Milford Herald Newspaper
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ROY MEAD TAKEN IN SPRING OF LIFE
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Funeral attendance Tells of Sympathy for Stricken Family
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A wave of deep sorrow swept over Milford Thursday evening, when it was learned that Roy Mead had died after a brief and severe illness. The esteem in which he was held by his hosts of friends was shown by the many beautiful floral tributes. Six of Roy's young friends acted as pallbearers and twenty other boys marched each carrying a spray of flowers. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. Brown, assisted by Rev. Cooke. Interment followed in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Obituary
Earnest Leroy Mead the only son of Benjamin C. and Sybil Mead, was born on a farm East of Milford, the 28th, of May in the year 1900. His death occurred Thursday evening, February 3rd. at 8 o'clock after a brief illness of 4 days. The immediate cause of death being Uraemic Poisoning with Pneumonia and Brain Fever as contributive causes. If he had lived until the 28th of May, he would have been 16 years of age. His last sickness was so very severe from the first, that little hope was at anytime entertained for his recovery. and yet non of his many friends were prepared to receive the tidings of this passing away. He had not been real strong for some years, and was subject to attacks of Pneumonia from which his recovery had been speedy and surprising. His was a sunny, fun loving, kind and considerate nature and consequently made hosts of friends. All who knew him will treasure only pleasant memories of the genial, good natured, manly Roy. for so he was known to all. Very early in his last illness, he seemed to feel he would not recover, an so expressed himself to his mother and other friends. During one of his earlier sick spells, he told his mother he had seen Jesus and gave the boys description of the vision. Taught about Jesus form a child, and knowing how to pray unto Him, who can say that the Christ did not appear to the very sick young man when near the crossing of the river to welcome him to "Our Fathers House of May ???" . Schoolmates, classmates, society mates and chums of Roy, with many friends, would fain give a adequate expression of their appreciation and deep sympathy with the grief crushed parents. But words are such empty vehicles when they attempt to tell the heart deep, full souled sympathy, to great for any human expression, except the hand clasp in silence. And so, to help just a little, where so much help is wished, we have resort to the most beautiful things God ever made, these lovely flower. and we would their beauty and fragrance might remain throughout the years to enrich, if possible, the memories that will be the chief sources of joy to the stricken parents But greater than these, and richer, because they are Immortal, and life giving, are the Lilly of the Valley, the Rose of Sharon, The Christ Our Saviour.
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James, the 12 years old son of Joseph O'Donnell of Papineau, drowned in Beaver Creek while attempting to rescue his brothers Friday morning. The body was recovered from the swollen stream two hours later. The children, three brothers and one sister, were on their way to school. The oldest boy had skates and was skating on the ice over the creek. He broke through and the next oldest brother got some long sticks and tried to rescue him also falling through. By clinging to the sticks they were able to keep above water until the little sister brought men to help them. The youngest brother attempted to rescue the others but failed to get hold of a stick or pole as he went through the ice.
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Axel Carlson, formerly a farmer of Prairie Green Township, died suddenly yesterday in his home in Hoopeston, of apoplexy.
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With the water supply shut off Milford has been in a bad way for two days but relief is now at hand. A traction engine had been secured to operated the Canning Company pump which is connected with the city mains. The grade school has been closed because of no water for the heating plant. Business houses have suffered and there has been no protection in case of fire. The trouble has been with the village pumping outfit and the frozen standpipe.
(transcribed by Carrol Mick from The Milford Herald)
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Milford, Illinois, Thursday Afternoon, January 6, 1915 Vol. XL. No. 19
Kidnapped Murderer Sentenced to Prison
Charles Lawson, whose arrest at this place early in September by Sheriff Popejoy of Carroll County, Indiana, was the subject of a grand jury investigation, was sentenced in Frankfort last week to 2 to 21 years in the Jeffersonville reformatory. He was charged with being an accomplice in the murder of a night watchman at Delphi, Indiana, last May.
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Miss Enid Classcock Dies After Operation
Miss Enid Glasscock, who formerly came to Milford each week as a reporter for a Danville newspaper, died last Friday following an operation at a sanitarium in Rochester, Minn. The funeral was held MOnday at the home of her parents in Veedersburg, Ind.
The deceased was thirty-two year of age and besides the bereaved parents, is survived by one sister, Miss Edith Glasscock, of Veedersburg. She became a resident of Watseka a few years ago, and while there acted as correspondent for Danville news papers. Later she accepted a position as secretary of the Farmers' Mutual Protective association, of Crawfordsville, Ind., and was filling that position when strickened last March. Two months ago she went to the Mayo sanitarium for a minor operation and a few days ago returned to undergo an operation for the removal of a cancer in her throat.
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To Cure Children's Colds
Keep child dry, clothe comfortable, avoid exposure and give Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey. It is pleasant, soothing, antiseptic, raises phlegm and reduces inflammation. The first dose gives relief, continued treatment with proper care will avoid serious illness or a long cold. Don't delay treatment. Don't let your child sugger. Get a bottle today. Insist on Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey. 25c at Druggist.
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John Rothfuss Jr. is attending school in Onarga.
Harm Lucht Jr. is at Fianagan, Ill. Harm, this looks suspicious.
Rudolf and Lewis Krebs have returned to their respective places of duty.
Mrs. Herman Hasselbring of Cissna Park attended church at Schwer New Year's.
Mr. and Mrs. William Koger of Ash Grove visited with John Caspers and family.
The families of Harm Lucht Sr. and Henry Rapps are down with the grippe.
Mr. Montgomery of Hoopeston tuned pianos for Jacob van Hoveln, A.H. Smith and H.H. Smith.
Richard Caspers, who is canvassing this territory in the interest of an oil company took sick at the home of Sebo Frerichs but is improving.
Following are the newly elected Officers and Trustees of the Lutheran church at Schwer: G. Hurling, William Schaumburg, H.H. Smith, Jos van Hovlen and Fred Bohrmester.
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Buy Kabo corsets at Reed & Earl.
Miss Chloe White is quite sick with pneumonia.
Mr. and Mrs. S.H. Earl were Watseka callers Wednesday.
Rumor says we are likely to have an up to date garage in town.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Jones and son Francis returned from Ohio Friday.
Preaching services at Stockland church next Sunday at eleven o'clock.
Lambertville and Ball Band Rubbers at Reed & Earl's, Right prices.
Mr. and Mrs. Forest Knapp of Fowler, Ind., visited D. Carr Wednesday.
Mr. Decker, the new railroad agent, has moved into the John Frick property.
Dr. Montgomery is kept on the jump rendering relief to the many sick ones.
Chas. Hix has moved from the Bern Whitsell farm into the Odd Fellows' building.
Our old pensioners received word from Uncle Sam which broadened the smiles upon their faces.
Geo. Yankee had bought the small Albro(sic) house and is occupying it; purchase consideration $500.
Ed Smith has superceded his father in the restaurant business and will continue at the old stand.
Francis Drew of Chicago Heights, who is here visiting his mother, has been laid up with a case of la grippe.
William Howard has returned to Frankfort, Ind., the home of his mother, where he will remain until spring.
The teachers of the two schools resumed their labors Monday after having spent a pleasant holiday with friends.
Mrs. Chas. German and children and Miss Pearl German of Freeland Park were guests of D Carr Wednesday afternoon.
Geo. Wilson and Lloyd Boldman went to Mentone, Ind., last week where they are visiting Lloyd's parents and other relatives.
William Lyman and Miss Effie Walton, living with Miss Priscilla Jones, are under the doctor's care. Mr. Lyman is much better and well on the road to recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Cowan, Iril and Erva Cowan
of Roanoke, Ind. who have been visiting Mrs. Martha Williams and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Sever, returned home Saturday.
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