“NORTHWEST LAMARD April 2. Henry Henthorn, a prominent citizen of Lamard, departed this life on Sunday, March 29^th at the age of 67 years. His remains were deposited in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. He was born in Monroe County Ohio, March 29^th 1824 and came here 36 years ago. Had been a resident of this county ever since December 5^th 1847, he married to Miss Eliza J. Harris, daughter of Jonathan Harris, in Monroe County Ohio. He leaves a wife and five children-3 sons and two daughters four children preceded him to the better world, two dying in infancy. Those who survive him are as follows: W. M. , G. B. and Noah Henthorn, and Mrs. Malinda White, of this county, and Mrs. Mary Owens of Ashland Nebraska.”

July 2, 1891

Wayne County Record

Northwestern Lamard Column

“Died, at the residence of Jonathan Harris, Esther Harris, aged 60 years…demented”

October 18, 1894

Wayne County Press

“SARAH HARRIS, WIFE OF JONATHON HARRIS,

DIED AT THE HOME OF HER DAUGHTER MINERVA EIKLEBERRY

For 3 or 4 years constant sufferer and entirely helpless. She was the mother of 8 children, 4 of whom have gone to the land of rest. Deceased left behind a husband, 3 daughters and 1 son. She was joined in matrimony to Jonathon Harris at Jefferson, Green County, Pa. July 10, 1825, lived as such for 69 years 2 months and 25 days. Moved from Pennsylvania to Monroe County, Ohio April 1, 1829, from Ohio to Wayne County April 1, 1855. Joined the Christian Church at Antioch, Ohio July 7, 1844, to which she remained to her death. Mother Harris gave one son to the Union at the charge of Mechanicsburg Mississippi, and one that served 4 years and still survives. Mother Harris was born December 17, 1803, died October 5, 1894 being 90 years, 9 months and 18 days old. She leaves 33 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren”

Cabel Record, Thursday, March 10, 1898, p. 1, Milton W. Va.

A PIONEER GONE

David Harshbarger Passes Away at the Age of Eighty-Six

David Harshbarger died at 4:05 a.m. Monday, March 7, 1898, at the home of his son ,Ira J. Harshbarger, in Milton Cabell County, W. Va. in the 87 year of his age, surrounded by his sons, daughters and grandchildren. Deceased had suffered with illness some months previous to his death, and was unconscious the last twenty-four hours of his life. David Harshbarger was born in Botetaut County, Va. on the 16th day of October, 1811, and came to West Virginia in 1818. He lived in Cabell County, in ten miles of Milton, for eighty years. He was identified with the enterprise of Milton since it was a town, he being the original owner of the site of the town before C & O railroad was built. He was twice married, the first time in 1834, there being two sons born unto him one of whom, John, is still living and a citizen of Milton, and the other son, Peter, having died in 1866 in Illinois. He was married a second time in 1845, there being nine children the fruit of this union, seven of whom are living two dead, the surviving children being four sons, George W., Ira J., Henry and Samuel and three daughters, Ellen, wife of J. H. Smallridge, of Scott Pulnam County; Mary, wife of J. N. Blackwood, and Maggie, wife of Dr. C. H. Morris, the latter two residing in Milton. Mr. Harshbarger was a member of the M. E. Church, South, for several years, and died in peace with God. He was a kind husband, indulgent father and enjoyed the respect of all who knew him. His wife died August 3rd, 1895. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Lauck, of M. E. Church, South, at the church in Milton, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, before a large number of the friends of the family, after which the remains of David Harshbarger were laid to rest in the Milton Cemetery.

Dahlgren Echo, June 14, 1917

Jacob HARSHBARGER born October 19, 1844; died June 7, 1917. Married Margaret Richardson, 1869; seven children, leaves wife, 5 children; Mrs. C. L. Butler, Patoka; Mrs. W. H. Golden Ludlow; John, Ambrose & Nellie Harshbarger all of Belle Rive; Brother Elder A. B. Harshbarger, Beaver Creek; two sisters Ann Smith, Mo. Dean Bailey Interred at Laird Cemetery.

Mt. Vernon Register, April 10, 1924 p.1 c.7.

VERY OLD WAYNE CITY WOMAN IS BURIED TODAY

More than fifty years a resident of the vicinity of Wayne City. Mrs. Harriet Hansbrough died yesterday morning in her 95th year. Mrs. Hansbrough was in many respects an unusual woman and had remarkable use of her mental faculties, while her physical strength was unusual for one of her extreme age. She was possessed of a most loveable disposition and is described by those who know her long and intimately as a most gracious woman, and it was natural she should possess the love and respect of everyone who knew her. Mrs. Hansbrough for some time had made her home with her son Park Hansbrough and family. Her husband died years ago. She is survived by one son Park Hansbrough and two daughters, Mrs. Floyd (Cloyd) Lane and Mrs. Gannon of Wayne County. Funeral services were held today at 2 o'clock p.m. at Olive Branch and burial followed in Trotter cemetery.

Additional Information:

BORN February 7 1832 Illinois Daughter of William and Sarah Miller

MARRIED John H. Hansbrough

DIED April 9, 1924 Wayne County Illinois

Peg Jones,

January 1933

FRANKIE LAVERNE HAUGHT

Frankie Laverne, second son of Chas. and Eva Haught was born on the old homestead in Indian Prairie township, November 30, 1897. He grew to manhood in the community of his birth where he was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was always a good boy, industrious and loyal to his parents. While he never identified himself with any church, he often expressed his confidence in the Supreme Creator. He had been in poor health for about three years and all efforts to restore his health were of no avail. Death came to relieve his weary body at the home of his parents, near Cisne, Wednesday night, January 4, 1933, at ten-forty o’clock, aged 35 years, one month and five days. He is survived by his parents and one brother, Willie Haught of Fairfield besides a host of other relatives and many dear friends who will mourn his passing. Funeral services were conducted from the Cisne Christian church, Friday morning at ten-thirty o’clock by Elder W.D. Crippin. Interment was in the Cisne cemetery.

Wayne County Press

DR. T. J. HILLIARD COMPLETES LIFE OF SERVICE HERE DIES

Veteran Physician In 52 Years Practice In County Attends Six Generations
Delivers 6,000 Babies

Dr. T. J. Hilliard, aged 79, passed away at this home here Sunday afternoon, terminating a life of service to Wayne County and all mankind. He had been in declining health for several months, due largely to his advanced age, and the strain of continued service in his profession, made necessary by the present shortage of physicians. His death resulted directly, however, from injuries sustained in a fall about two weeks ago, and a paralytic stroke, which followed the fall. His condition continued to grow more critical after the stroke and on Wednesday of last week he lost consciousness and lay in a coma until shortly after two o’clock Sunday afternoon, when death came. The remains were instated at the Haefele-Dixon funeral home until ten o’clock Tuesday morning, when they were removed to the First Methodist church. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon from the church, with Dr. Cameron Harmon officiating, assisted by Dr. Albert R. Ransome, of Edwardsville, Rev. Roy N. Keen, of Centralia, former pastors, and Rev. W.I. Terhune, pastor of the Helen Moore Church. Interment was in the Maple Hill cemetery. Dr. Hilliard’s career was neither spectacular nor colorful. It might be summed up in one word-service. He has practiced medicine in Wayne County for more than fifty-two years. During that time he has brought more than 6000 babies into the world. In at least one case he has served as the “family doctor” for six generations, and in a number of cases for five generations. The family doctor is the one man who enters more largely into the lives of his neighbors than anyone else. He gives not only of his skill as a physician and a surgeon, but the advice and condolence of a friend. Where he sees sorrow or suffering, he tries to alleviate it, to comfort the distressed and relieve the sick, and with this principle, which becomes the fundamental and prevailing doctrine of his profession, his life and service become the property of those who need them. Dr. Hilliard was just such a physician, and the bereavement at his passing extends into hundreds of home throughout the county.

Thomas Jefferson Hilliard was born January 25, 1864, on a farm near Geff, Illinois, the son of George H. and Elizabeth Green Hilliard. He was one of a family of twelve children. He attended elementary schools in Wayne County and received his first advanced education at the Hayward College in Fairfield. Upon completing his college course Dr. Hilliard entered the teaching profession and taught in the rural schools of White county from 1884 to 1888. During this period he became acquainted with Stella Hunter, whom he married in 1892. Also during this period he decided to enter the medical profession. His grandfather, the late Dr. Thomas Green had started practicing medicine in Wayne County in 1835. An uncle, the late Dr. Barrackman had continued the practice, so that with Dr. Thomas and his brother, Dr. Dave Hilliard, late of Geff, Illinois, the county has received medical services from the family for 108 years. Forsaking the teaching profession Dr. Hilliard entered the Indiana State School of Medicine at Indianapolis. He the attended the Kentucky school of medicine at Louisville and later took a post graduate course at the Missouri University School of Medicine. He began his practice in his home community of Geff in 1891, and the following year married Miss Hunter. His practice grew rapidly, and in 1906 after fifteen years of practice, he moved to Fairfield, where his service continued until just two weeks before his death. Dr. Hilliard’s father was at one time a bishop in the Latter Day Saints Church, and being reared in a Christian home, he confessed his faith in Christ at an early age and united with the Methodist Church. He has been an active member in that denomination practically his entire life, and for many years has served as a member of the Official Board of the First Church of Fairfield. He was also an active and valued member of various other organizations of the community. He was a past president of the Fairfield Rotary club, a director of the Chamber of Commerce, and a past president of the Wayne County Medical Society. He was also a Mason. He was one of the leaders in practically all civic improvement programs. Surviving are his aged widow, with whom he celebrated their fifty-first wedding anniversary in February; one daughter, Mrs. Lyndall Bunting; two sisters, Mrs. Laban Williams,of Mitchell, Ind., and Mrs. David Miller, of Geff, Illinois; two brothers, J. Andy Hilliard and Charles Hilliard of Geff, and his son-in-law and business associate, D.T. Bunting.

One daughter, Wanda, preceded him in death in 1918.

Peg Jones,

Wayne County Press
March 1945

RUBY M. (CATES) HARGRAVE

Ruby Marguerite, youngest daughter of John L. and Wilda Cates was born in Indian Prairie Township, September 8, 1910. She grew to womanhood and has spent her life in thee vicinity of her birth. Early in life she was converted and united with the Rock Branch General Baptist Church and remained a faithful member during her life. She was united in marriage with Perry Hargrave, December 25, 1930. One son was born to this union. Following a long period of illness she entered peacefully into rest at her home near Johnsonville, Friday evening, March 16, 1945, age 34 years, 7 months and 8 days. She is survived by her son, Dean, her mother, two brothers, Estrage of Latham and Elmo of Flora; one sister, Florine Leathers of Cisne; many other relatives and a large circle of friends and acquaintances who will mourn her passing. Funeral services were conducted from thee Rock Branch Church, Sunday afternoon by Elder W. D.Crippin. Interment was in the Cisne cemetery.

Peg Jones,

Wayne County Press
March, 1946

SKETCH OF MR. HOWE
(Martin Luther Howe)

Martin Luther, son of John W. and Mary Howe, was born near Cisne, July 11th, 1879. He grew to manhood and had spent his life on a farm in the Blue Point neighborhood, where he was well known and respected. In young manhood he confessed Christ as his Savior and united with the Cisne Christian church, where he retained his membership throughout his life. He was united in marriage with Tracy Jane Long January 6th, 1901. Six children were born to this union. An only son, Darrell Glen, died at the age of seven. Following several weeks of failing health, he passed away at his home Sunday night, March 2nd, at age 67 years, 7 months and 19 days. He is survived by his companion, five daughters, Mrs. Hazel Klein, of Kankakee; Mrs. Sylvia Spitzner, of near Rinard; Mrs. Alice Ellis, of Tuscola; Mrs. Gladys Altergott, of Maywood; and Mrs. Maxine Volker, of Berwyn; 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one brother, C.C. Howe, of near Rinard; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Flanders, of Blue Pont, and Mrs. Lulu Wood, of Cisne. Funeral services were conducted from the Cisne Christian church March 5th by Elder W.D. Crippin. Interment was in the Cisne cemetery.

Marilynn Howard,

Died July 8, 1948

MRS. HENDERSON DIES

Mrs. Lee Henderson, 76, died at her home in Sims Thursday. She had been in ill health for several months but her death was unexpected. Funeral services were conducted from the Round Prairie church on Saturday morning by Rev. Glen Thomason. Burial was in Hale cemetery. Mrs. Henderson was born on April 7th, 1872. Viola S., daughter of W.N. and M.J. Geyer, was born April 7, 1872 near Johnsonville where she spent the major part of her life. For many years prior to her first marriage, which was at age 44, she cared for her widowed mother. She was united in marriage to Minatree Malone October 21, 1923 who preceded her in death February 9th, 1940. Immediately following his death she moved to Cisne where she made her home until she was again united in marriage to L.D. Henderson August 10, 1943. They then moved to his farm near Sims where they lived until last year when they moved to a home which they purchased in Sims. They were living there at the time of her death. In early life she was converted and united with the Wesley Chapel Methodist church and lived a devoted Christian life, always an active worker in her Sunday School and church. She leaves her devoted companion; five step-children, whom she loved as her own; one sister, Mrs. Anna Taylor of Johnsonville, and three nephews, Charles Powless of Xenia, Roy Powless of Jacksonville, and Herbert Taylor of Bloomington, and one niece, Mrs. Mintie Carrell of Johnsonville. One sister and three brothers preceded her in death, William H. Geyer who died in infancy, George F. Geyer who died in young manhood, Charles E. Geyer and Mrs. Almeda Powless.

Wayne County Press, October 28, 1948, P. 1 C.2.

Mr. Hansbraugh Dies

P.S. (Park) Hansbraugh, 85, died at his home in Wayne City Thursday morning. Funeral services were conducted at Olive Branch church on Friday afternoon by Rev. George H. Hall. Burial was in the nearby cemetery. Mr. Hansbraugh was a member of the Olive Branch church. Surviving are a son, Bernard, of Paxton and a sister Mrs. Lucy Wayne, of Wayne City.

Note: should be Lucy Lane.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

BORN 1863 son of John H. and Harriett (Miller) Hansbraugh / Hansbrough

MARRIED Sarah

BURIED Olive Branch Cemetery

From unidentified obituary
(Most likely Wayne County Press)

Mary Henderson Dies at Age 88 at Wayne City

Mrs. Mary Jane Henderson, 88, died at 12:10 a.m. today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clara Henson of Wayne City. Mrs. Henderson was a resident of Sims. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Bailey church. The Rev. Jesse Miller will conduct the services, and burial will be in Bailey cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Richardson Chapel after 7:30 this evening. Mrs. Henderson was born March 4, 1868, in Wayne county. She was the daughter of Jim and Elizabeth (Withrow) Malone. “She was first married to John Edward (EDGEWORTH?) Barnard, who died August 24, 1943. Later she was married to Lee Henderson, who survives. Other survivors are a son, Vess Barnard of Wayne City; a daughter, Mrs. Clara Henson of Wayne City, four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; a brother, George Malone of Copeland, Kansas; and a sister, Mrs. Martha Bullard of Johnsonville.

Copyright and submitted by
Marilynn Howard,

Wayne County Press
Aug 30, 1956

Lee D. Henderson Obituary Sketch

Aged Sims Resident Passed Away At Orchardville Thursday, August 16thLeander David (Lee) Henderson, retired farmer and Sims resident, died Thursday, August 16th, at Orchardville, after a period of failing health. Funeral services were conducted from the Bailey General Baptist church Saturday, August 18th, with Rev. Lloyd Trotter and Rev. Ora McRill officiating. Interment was in Bailey cemetery. Mr. Henderson had spent some time recently in the Fairfield Memorial hospital and while there was converted to Christ. Born in 1864 Leander David, son of William and Elizabeth Ferguson Henderson, was born in Crawford County, Illinois, May 2nd, 1864. He was married to Julia H__ and three children were born to this union. His wife and two daughters, Gertie and Blanche, preceded him in death. Later he was married to Mary Risley Tibbs and four children were born to this union. His wife and the daughter, Viola, preceded him in death. Wife Died In July He was then married to Mary Barnard who preceded him in death only July 21st, one month ago. Charlie Tibbs and seven sisters also preceded him in death. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Vess Barnard, of Wayne City; three sons, George and Willie, of Akron, Ohio; and Edgar, of Sims; also one step-son Cloyd, of Hinsboro; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren; and one brother, George , of Geff.

Card of Thanks
We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for their expressions of sympathy and ____ and also for the be______ offerings.

The Lee Henderson Family

CLYDE " MONK" KEEN, husband of Dorothy (Shaw)Keen

Unknown paper May 1961

JESSIE HUDSON OF GOLDEN GATE DIES

86 Year Old Retired Carpenter – Blacksmith Had Been in Declining Health

Jessie Hudson, 86, retired Golden Gate carpenter – blacksmith, died at 4 p.m. Monday at the White County nursing home where he was a patient three weeks. Mr. Hudson in declining health for some time due to advanced age, was hospitalized five days at the Carmi hospital since he had been at the nursing home.

RITES THURSDAY (TODAY)

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon (Today) from the Golden Gate Methodist Church, with Rev. Frank Proctor officiating. Interment was in Bethel Cemetery. Nale’s funeral home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Hudson, who had lived in the same house in golden gate for 54 years was born in Edwards County August 5^th 1874, the son of John and Melissa MICHELS Hudson. He was married to the former Sadie Ball. Mr. Hudson was a member of the Golden Gate Methodist Church.

LIST OF SURVIVORS

Surviving are his wife, Sadie; five sons, Frank and Ira, of Albion; Charles and Ben, of Golden Gate; and Rev. Roy Hudson, of Enfield; five daughters Mrs. Ethel Lay, Mrs. Annalee Fischer and Mrs. Ruth Zubach, all of Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Wilma Chalcraft, of Evansville, Indiana and Mrs. Maple Shilling of Browns, 24 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 1 brother Virgil Hudson of Ottawa. Back to Bethel Cemetery

Unknown Paper March 1967
MRS. Sarah Hudson, Goldengate, dies,

89 Year Old Eastern Wayne Resident Passed Away At Memorial Hospital Friday

Mrs. Sarah Hudson, 89, of Goldengate, died 6:35 Friday Morning at Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient 11 days. Mrs. Hudson had resided the past several months with a son, Frank, in Albion, and prior to that for a time with a daughter in Akron, Ohio. She had been failing for some time.

RITES HELD SUNDAY

Funeral services were conducted from the Goldengate Methodist Church Sunday afternoon, with Rev. Dean Brown officiating. Interment was in Bethel Cemetery south of Ellery. The Nale Funeral Home in Albion was in charge of arrangements. Sarah, daughter of William and Mary Elizabeth Miller (BALL) was born at Canton February 2^nd 1878. She was married to Jessie Hudson, with 12 children born to their union. Her husband passed away in 1961 and she was preceded in death by two children. Mrs. Hudson was the last surviving member of the William Ball family.

THE SURVIVORS

Surviving are five sons, Frank and Ira both of Albion; Ben and Charles, both of Goldengate; and Rev. Roy Hudson of Bellmont; five daughters, Mabel, wife of George Shilling, of Browns; Mrs. Annalee Fischer, Mrs. Ruth Zurbach and Mrs. Ethel Lay, all of Akron Ohio; and Mrs. Wilma Chalcraft, of Evansville Indiana; 25 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren. Back to Bethel Cemetery

unknown, after March 11, 1985.

OWEN HERBERT MT. VERNON

Owen D. Herbert, 88, 2809 Cherry Street, died at 10:35 a.m. Monday at his home. Mr. Herbert was born in Dahlgren on August 5, 1896, the son of George W. and Emma (Grace) Herbert. On July 8, 1919 in Fairfield he married Rose L. Close who preceded him in death Nov. 29, 1983. He was a railway postal clerk for 30 years. He was a World War I veteran where he was a second lieutenant in the horse-drawn artillery. He was a member of the King City Barracks No. 162 of World War I Veterans and a member of the American Legion Post 141. He was a member of the Central Church of Christ where he served as an elder for several years. He was also past Master of the Mt. Vernon Masonic Lodge No. 31 AF&AM and past worthy patron of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 233. He is survived by two sons John Robert "Bob" Herbert and Owen D "Bud" Herbert Jr. both of Mt. Vernon; three grandchildren, Nancy Herbert, Debbie Ann York and Del Herbert; seven great grandchildren; one great great grandson; one sister, Una L. Williamson of West Harison, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parent, two brothers, Dr. George Herbert and Exra Herbert, and one sister, Geneva Kuenz. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Hughey Funeral Home with J. Howard Kraps officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery.

MRS. CARRIE HAGLE, OPERATED WAYNE CITY GROCERY DIES

Mrs. Carrie Olive Hagle, 74, who operated Hagle’s Grocery store south of Wayne City with her late husband, Harold Hagle, for many years, died at 8:20 a.m. Saturday in Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Hagle had lived in Fairfield at 402 Epworth Street since her husband’s death in 1970. She had been a patient in the hospital since Jan. 13. She is the mother of Mrs. Bill (Haroldeen) Rogers of Fairfield. Services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the olive Branch Church near Wayne city, with Rev. Oakley Miller, Rev. H. H. Mayberry and Rev. Norris Price officiating. Burial was in the Olive Branch Cemetery. Mrs. Hagle was born south of Wayne City Aug. 22, 1900, the daughter of James and Martha KINGSTON Ray. She first married to Trute Gordon, who died in 1928. She married Harold Hagle in 1933 and he died on Feb. 25, 1970. Mrs. Haggle and her second husband spent many years in the Wayne City area. She is a member of the North side Baptist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Bill (Haroldeen) Rogers of Fairfield; Mrs. Hester Hagle of Pinckleyville; and Mrs. Wanda Jean Stolz, of Myrtle Point, Ore.; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother Ray, of Collinsville; and two sisters, Mrs. Grace Hutchcraft, of Peoria, and Mrs. Mamie Luger of Pueblo, Colo. One son Herman Gordon, died at age 9.

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Nola Loker

Wayne Co Press
Aug 23, 1993

Lieuna Henson, 87 Retired Wayne City Farmer, Dies

Lieuna Henson 87, of Wayne City, died at 6 a.m. Sunday, Aug 22, 1993, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. He was a retired farmer. Rites Tuesday Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday from the Richardson Funeral Home in Wayne City, with Rev. George Musgrave officiating. Interment will be in Bailey Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6 o'clock Monday evening (tonight) at the Richardson Chapel. Mr. Henson was born in Wayne County June 19, 1906, the son of Lorin and Rhoda Ray Henson. On Dec. 29, 1930, he was married to Clara Barnard. He was a member of the Arrington Prairie Church. The Survivors Surviving are his wife; his stepmother, Dorothy Henson Reed,; a stepson, Ivan Butcher; two daughters, Mrs. John (Betty) Knauss and Mrs. Dale (Nola) Loker; 13 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren. 21 great-grandchildren' one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Homer Henson and a stepsister, Bernice Hooper. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, two sisters & one brother.

Jan. 9, 2004 Register-News online

JAMES A. HUNTER

69, of Wayne City died 1:10 p.m. Jan. 8, 2004 at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was a retired electrician for SIU Student Center in Carbondale. Mr. Hunter was born May 30, 1934 in Carbondale to Fred L. And Frone (GLENN) Hunter. He married Catherine Shelton Nov. 30, 1968; she survives. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Keens Christian Church. The Rev. Jim Peak will officiate. Burial will follow at Thomason Cemetery. Mr. Hunter is survived by his mother Frone Hunter of Carbondale; his wife, Catherine Hunter of Wayne City; brothers Fred hunter and wife Vivian of Facon, Colo., and Tom Hunter and wife Hiroko of Carterville; a sister, Mildred Louden and husband James of Hendersonville, Tenn.; a brother-in-law, H. E. LeVoy of Port Charlotte, Fla., and a sister-in-law Sue Hunter of Carbondale. He was preceded in death by his father; a brother; and two sisters. Mr. Hunter was a member of Keens Christian Church. He was a member of Orel Masonic Lodge 759 and Wayne City Ruritan Club. He was a 50 year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 702.

March 8, 2004 Register-News online

JAMES H. HILL

80, of Wayne City died 2:28 p.m. March 7, 2004, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He was a retired coal miner. Mr. Hill was born Dec. 18, 1923, in Paulton to Albert and Orpha (TANNER) Hill. He married Emma Lou (MOCABY) Hill; she died March 1991. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Pordue Freewill Baptist Church near Thompsonville. The Rev. Rodney Mellett will officiate. Burial will follow at Pordue Cemetery. Mr. Hill is survived by daughters Nancy Stevens and husband Arnold of Collinwood, Tenn., Judy Shaw and husband Dennis of Wayne city; five grandchildren, Kendall Marvel of Nashville, Tenn., Tersa Eastep of Herrin, Jody Shaw Kelly of Johnsonville, Sarah Shaw of Wayne City and Jachob Shaw of Wayne City; and a sister Marie Echoles of Galatia. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a son, a grandson and a sister.

Elsie E. Henson

92-year-old Fairfield resident, Elsie E. Henson died at 7:21 Tuesday morning, January 3, 2006 at her residence. She was retired from Airtex Products in Fairfield.

Survivors include three daughters, Mary Ellen Upton of Enfield; Earline Spitzner of Cisne and LaDonna Stallings of Fairfield; a step-daughter, Martha McDowell of Mattoon, IL; two brothers, Roy Snethen of Boise, ID, and John Snethen of Phoenix, AZ; a sister, Betty Felty of Eldorado; four grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, seven step-great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Elsie E. Henson will be 10 a.m. Friday, January 6 at Nale's Funeral Home in Fairfield with burial in Maple Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 til 8 Thursday evening, January 5, at Nale's Funeral Home in Fairfield.

Donated by vongoebel@hotmail.com

Obituary, Wayne County Press July 23, 1942

Fairfield, Illinois

John Thomas Haile Dies

John Thomas Haile, son of Jeremiah B. and America Haile, was born in Wayne County in 1869. His parents having died when he was young, he was reared by his uncle, Lewis, and aunt, Mat Tucker. When about 13 years of age he professed faith in Christ. He departed this life July 11, 1942 at the age of 73 years, five months and 11 days.

He first united with the Arrington Prairie Baptist church, and died a member of the Wayne City Baptist church. On December 24, 1890 he was united in marriage to Sarah M. Fenton. To this union were born six children, Stella Gertrude and George proceeding him in death. Surviving are Louis Augustus of Kirkland; Fred Thomas, of Wayne City; Nancy America Service of Elgin; and Sara Elizabeth Feather, of Keenes; one step son Ballard Fenton, 36 grandchildren ten great grandchildren, and seven step grandchildren. Four brothers and one sister preceded him in death.

He was ordained to the ministry by the Valley Missionary Baptist church in Arkansas December 1, 1907. He was active in this ministry for a number of years in Arkansas and Oklahoma before returning to Illinois.

Thursday October 17, 1946

Wayne County Press

Fairfield, Illinois

Mrs. Haile Dies

Mrs. Sarah M. Haile, 88, widow of the late John Thomas Haile, Baptist Minister of Wayne City, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Service, here Monday, September 30th. The body was removed to Combs Funeral Home in Wayne City.

Funeral Services were conducted at the Wayne City Baptist church Tuesday afternoon by Elder H. H. Hooker. Burial was in Dickeyville cemetery.

Mrs. Haile was a member of Keenes Baptist church.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Service and Mrs. Eliza Feather, of Fairfield, and three sons Ballard Fenton, of Sims; Fred Haile of Keenes, and Augustus Haile, of Rockford.

WAYNE COUNTY PRESS
FAIRFIELD, ILLINOIS
2 MARCH 1944
Donated by Lynn Snyder

_______________________________

MRS. HUMPHREY DIES

Mrs. Isabelle Humphrey, 82, widow of the late Levi Humphrey, passed away Friday at the home of her daughter Mrs. T. B. Wood, in southwest Fairfield. She had been in declining health for some time suffering with the infirmities of advanced age.

Isabelle, daughter of William and Mary Sims, was born near Covington, Wayne County, March 4, 1861 and passed away at the age of 82 years, eleven months and 21 days. She was the youngest of eight children, all of whom preceded her in death.

In 1880 she married Posey Overall, of Covington, who passed away in September 1887. To this union four daughters were born, Lillian Wood, Fairfield; Bessie Sampson, Hammond Ind; Ada Heflin, deceased; and Pearl Baringer, Harvey.

She later married Levi Humphrey in Fairfield and to this union was born one son, Leo Franklin, who died in infancy. The second union was broken by the death of her companion February 1, 1920.

Besides the three daughters, she leaves one stepson, Wm. Humphrey, Indianapolis, Ind; eighteen grandchildren, forty-one great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

She united with the Oak Valley Baptist church early in life and remained a faithful Christian. Fairfield always was home to her, although she spent some time at the homes of her daughters in other cities. During the last five years, preceding her serious illness, she resided with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Eva Sims in Fairfield.

Among those from a distance attending the funeral were Mrs. and Mrs. Roy Barringer, of Harvey.

Card of Thanks

We take this opportunity to express to our many neighbors and friends our sincere appreciation for their many kindnesses during our recent bereavement.

THE FAMILY

Biography………

Donated by Lynn Snyder

ISABELLE [SIMMS] OVERALL/HUMPHREY

Isabelle SIMMS was born 04 Mar 1861 near Covington, Wayne Co., IL and
died 25 Feb 1944 of Breast Cancer in Fairfield, Wayne Co., IL. She is
buried in Maple Hills Cemetery, Fairfield, Wayne Co., IL. She was the
daughter of William SIMMS and Mary SIMMS. Granddaughter of John &
Elizabeth SIMMS; William SIMMS& Ann SEARS. Isabelle's parents were
first cousins. John and William SIMMS were brothers.

Her siblings were:

Frances SIMMS [WALKER]1841-1902;

Sarah SIMMS1843-1845;

John SIMMS 1845-1911;

Henry SIMMS 1849-1918;

Susannah SIMMS
[HUMPHREY] 1852-1892;

Edward SIMMS, 1853-1927;

Richard SIMMS 1855-1857;
George SIMMS 1856-1911;

Thomas SIMMS, 1859-1876.

In 1880 she married Posey OVERALL in Wayne Co., IL. He was born Aug
1859 in Spencer Co., IN, and died Sep 1887 in Wayne Co., IL. He was the
son of John and Sarah OVERALL and Grandson of Posey OVERALL and
Elizabeth HOUSE. To this union was born the following children:

1) Lillian OVERALL, b. 02 Oct 1881, Wayne Co., IL; d. Nov 1974,
Fairfield, Wayne Co., IL. She married Thomas WOOD and Francis FLANDERS.
2) Bessie Rosalie OVERALL, b. 17 Aug 1883, IL; d. 09 Nov 1959, Lincoln,
Logan Co., IL. She married Charles SAMPSON.
3) Ada OVERALL, b. Oct 1885. She married Charles HEFLIN.
4) Pearl OVERALL, b. Dec 1887, IL. She married Roy BARINGER.

On 29 Nov 1896 she married Levi HUMPHREY in Wayne Co., IL. He was born
Nov 1845 in MI, and died 01 Feb 1920 in Wayne Co., IL. He is buried in
Bovee Cemetery, south of Fairfield, Wayne Co., IL. He was the son of
Isaac HUMPHREY and Elizabeth SIMMS. Levi was the widow of Susannah
SIMMS, who was Isabelle's sister. To this union was born the following
son:

1) Leo Franklin HUMPHREY, b. 27 Aug 1897, Wayne Co., IL; d. Infancy

Obit donated by Verdaine Hooper

Wayne County Press, 24 Jan 2005
PRINCESS FRANCES HOPPER, 80, DIES; WROTE LETTERS TO PRESS

A well known Fairfield woman, Princes Frances Hopper, 80, formerly of Wayne City, died Saturday, Jan 22, 2005 at 11:15 p.m. in St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital, Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Hopper had been in declining health. She had heart problems. She was a homemaker who was proud of her Indian ancestry. She was the author of many letters to the editor of the Wayne County Press over the years, always ending them, “I have spoken.”

SERVICE THURSDAY

Services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Richardson Funeral Home in Wayne City with Rev. Bud Seifried officiating. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery. Visitation is after 6 p.m. Monday (tonight) at Richardson Funeral Home. She was born June 22, 1924 in Belle Rive to Elder Willie and Mable NEEL Gammon. She was a member of the C.M.A. Association of Nashville, Tenn., Republican Presidential Task Force, and Inspector Illinois Service Bureau. She was of Baptist faith.

SURVIVORS

Survivors include two sons, Merrill McCormick, North Carolina, Darrin Hopper, Fairfield; daughters, Annett Caudle, Millstadt, Loretta Sullinger, LaVerkin, Utah, Jurene (Albert) DeGrande, Crosswell, Mich., and Carlene (Dee) Fry, Fairfield; one daughter-in-law, Judy McCormick Matthews, Fairfield; 18 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; sisters, Wanda McCormick, Wayne City, Verniece Hall, Nashville, Kathern Forth, Carlyle. Preceding her in death were her parents, three brothers and one son.

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HAROLD HOSSELTON, 83, DIES; WAS ACTIVE IN GEFF AREA-Newspaper Article-11-17-1997
Harold Hosselton, 83, of Rt. 3, Fairfield, died at 10:40 a.m. Friday, Nov 14, 1997, at Fairfield Memorable Hospital. Mrs. Hosselton was a retired electrician. He was very active in the Geff area, serving as a Geff school board member for 20 years, serving as a past president of the Wayne County Saddle Club and as a trustee of the Lamard Township Fire Dept for 20 years. Mr. Hosselton was a charter member of the Geff Ruritan Club where he had perfect attendance for 20 years. RITES CONDUCTED-Funeral rites were conducted Monday morning (today) from the Hosselton Funeral Home in Cisne, with burial in Bestow Cemetery at Geff. Visitation was held at Hosselton Funeral Home Sunday evening, where there was a Masonic service at 7:30. He was born at Clay City Mar. 22, 1914, the son of William Seth and Dorothy Moseley Hosselton. On Nov 2, 1931, at Cisne, he was married to Maurine Molt. Mr. Hosselton was a member of the Buckeye Christian Church near Geff and a member of the Anthony Doherty Masonic Lodge at Cisne. Preceding him in death were his parents, two brothers and one grandson. THE SURVIVORS-Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Cable of Fairfield, and Mrs. David (Joyce) Barnard of Hoisington, Kansas, one son, Eugene Hosselton of Geff, one sister, Mrs. Clairbelle Davis of Morton, three brothers, Gill Hosselton of Clay City, Russell Hosselton of Olney, and Lindy Hosselton of Flora, one sister-in-law, nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

HAROLD HOSSELTON, 83
Harold Hosselton, 83, of Fairfield, died at 10.40 a.m. Friday, Nov 14, 1997, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Services was at 10:30 a.m. today at Hosselton Funeral Home in Cisne. Burial was in Bestow Cemetery in Geff. Vistation was from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, where there was a Masonic service at 7:30 p.m. Hosselton was born March 22, 1914, in Clay City, the son of William Seth and Dorothy Mosley Hosselton. He married Maurine Mole, Nov 2, 1931 in Cisne. He was a retired electrician. He was a member of Buckeye Christian Church in Geff, Anthony Doherty Masonic Lodge #1111 in Cisne, Geff Grade School Board for 20 years, a charter member of Geff Ruitan Club, where he had perfect attendance for 20 years, past president of Wayne County Saddle Club in Fairfield and trustee of Lamard Township Fire Department for 20 years. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Virginia Cable, of Fairfield and Joyce Barnard and her husband, David, of Hoisington, Kan.; one son, Eugene Hosselton, of Geff; one sister, Clairbelle Davis, of Marion, three brothers, Gill HOSSELTON, of Clay City, Russell Hosselton, of Olney, and Lindy Hosselton, of Flora; one sister-in-law, Martha Hosselton, of Flora, nine grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. He was proceeded in death ba a grandson, Ricky, two brothers and his parents.

NOTE: William Harold Hosselton was the great grandson of Samuel Oliver and Margaret Jane Sharp Hosselton. Margaret was the daughter of Abdillah and Elizabeth Latshaw SHARP. Abdilla came to Zif Township, Wayne County, Illinois about 1864. He is shown on the 1865 State Census in Zif Township, Wayne County, Illinois. Abdillah and Elizabeth are both buried in Zif Cemetery. Two of their 7 daughters, Elnora and Margaret Jane married Hosselton brothers, Jesse and Samuel Oliver Hosselton respectively. William Harold was the oldest of 6 boys and 1 girl of William Seth and Dorothy Marie Moseley Hosselton. Tootie Dennis

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FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR MAURINE HOSSELTON Newspaper Clipping-16 Jan 2003
Services were held Thursday, (today), at Hosselton Funeral Home in Cisne for Mrs. Maurine Hosselton, 91, of Fairfield. Burial was in the Bestow Cemetery in Geff with Bro. Tom Pope officiating. Mrs. Hosselton died Tuesday, Jan 14, 2003 at 1:43 p.m. at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She was a homemaker. BORN AT ENTERPRISE-Maurine was born March 6, 1911 at Enterprise, the daughter of Frank and Carrie Truitt Molt. She married William Harold Hosselton on Nov 2, 1931. He preceded her in death Nov 14, 1997. She was a member of the Buckeye Christian Church, Geff, charter member of Geff Ruritanettes; and Geff Homemakers Extension Unit. THE SURVIVORS-Survivors include two daughters, Virginia Cable, Fairfield and Joyce (David) Barnard, Hoisington, KS., one brother, Charles Molt of Cisne, nine grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Preceding her in death, in addition her husband, were a son, a grandson, two brothers and her parents. Memorials may be made to the Buckeye Christian Church or the Geff Ruritanettes Club.

NOTE: Maurine's paternal grandfather was Charles Molt. He was born in Germany and immigrated and was naturalized in 1850 at the age of 49. Her grandmother, Kate was born in Indiana but both her parents were born in Germany. Her father Frank Molt was born in Illinois in 1888.

(documentation: 1880, 1900 and 1920 census in hand. Naturalization papers of Charles Molt, in hand) Tootie Dennis

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EUGENE HOSSELTON, GEFF, DIES; WAS HORSE SHOER-Newspaper article-3-19-98
Eugene Hosselton, 61, a well known Geff man who shoed horses for a living, died unexpectedly at 11 p.m. Monday at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Mr. Hosselton who lived south of Geff, was not feeling well and called his daughter, Paula Black of Geff, to take him to the hospital. She did, and he died at the hospital a short time later. SERVICES FRIDAY-Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the Geff Christian Church with burial to follow in the Bestow Cemetery at Geff. Friends may call at the Hosselton Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. Thursday (tonight). Mr. Hosselton was born at Enterprise on Dec. 29, 1936, the son of Harold and Maurine (Molt) Hosselton. His occupation is listed as a "furrier and equine technician." To horse owners in the area, he took care of the needs of horses, most importantly, installing shoes on them. He was well-known for those skills. Mr. Hosselton was a member of the Geff Christian Church, the Wayne County Saddle Club and the Fairfield Masonic Lodge. THE SURVIVORS-Surviving is a special friend, Maxine Mercer of Carmi, his mother, Mrs. Maurine Hosselton of Fairfield, one son, Mark Hosselton of Altamount, one daughter, Mrs. Jeff (Paula) Black of Geff, four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father. He was called "Gene"

NOTE: Harold Eugene Hosselton was the only son of William Harold and Maurine Molt Hosselton. He had two sisters Virginia and Joyce. He loved horses and was a well known ferrier in Illinois. Tootie Dennis

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EDNA HOSSELTON, 76-Newspaper Clipping December 17, 1982
Edna Marie Hosselton, 76, Clay City, died Wednesday at 1:25 p.m. in Olney Car Center. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Hosselton-Bookout-Englemeier Funeral Home with Rev. Leroy Lawler and Rev Jim Thomas presiding. Visitation will be 5:30-9 p.m. tonight. Burial will be Clay City Cemetery. Mrs. Hosselton was born January 17, 1906 in Wayne County, the daughter of Jonas and Sarah Patterson Zimmerman. She married Kenneth Hosselton, December 24, 1931 in Fairfield and he survives. She was a member of the Zif Baptist Church. Other survivors include a son, William, Clay City, a daughter, Mrs. (Reveta) Fred Black, Carbondale, two brothers, Ned Zimmerman, Kissimmee, Fla. and Robert, of Odin, two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Beal, of Rinard, and Mrs. Zelma Dobbs of Sumner and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Joe, Clarence and Enos and a sister, Catherine.
Both in Zif Cemetery.

KENNETH HOSSELTON- 92, DIES AT OLNEY; FUNERAL RITES FRIDAY-Newspaper Clipping July 7, 1996
Kenneth O. Hosselton, 92, of Rt 2, Clay City died at 5:25 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, 1996, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. He was a retired farmer and mechanic.
FUNERAL FRIDAY: Funeral rites will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday from the Zif Baptist Church, with Bro. H.A. Dasch and Bro. Jim Crask officiating. Interment will be in Clay City Cemetery? Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday (tonight) at Hosselton Funeral Home in Cisne, and after 9 a.m. Friday at the church. He was born at Clay City, September 21, 1903, the son of Simeon and Chloe Barnes Hosselton. On December 24, 1931, he was married in Fairfield to Marie Zimmerman. She passed away December 15, 1982. Also, preceding him in death were his parents, one sister and twin grandsons. He was a member of Zif Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School for 45 years.
THE SURVIVORS: Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Raveta) Black of Carbondale; one son, Bill Hosselton, of Clay City, one sister, Mrs. Thelma Orr, of Clay City, six grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.

Elma Hudson Jan 31, 1970

Mrs. Elma Hudson 67, Albion died Saturday morning at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Surviving are her husband, Frank, daughter Mrs. Junior Copley, Albion, son Arnold, Bone Gap and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held today from Nales Funeral Home in Albion with Rev Dalty Mason officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery. Back to Bethel Cemetery

Unknown Paper 1935

SCOTT VERNON HUDSON

Son of Jessie and Sarah Hudson was born in Golden Gate October 10^th 1907 and passed away in Vincennes, Indiana September 24, 1935 age 27 years 11 months and 14 days. At the age of 17 he went to Akron Ohio and for a number of years was employed by the Firestone Company of that city. During his employment in Akron he was married to Miss Jeanie Tate on May 30^th 1927, to them one daughter was born Betty Lou. For the last five years Scott has worked for the Brown Shoe Company in Vincennes Indiana and through the faithful discharge of his duties had become one of the companies valued employee. Scott was converted in revival meeting held by the Rev. Brummit and united with the Golden Gate M. E. Church in the closing hours of his life he gave testimony of his faith in Christ. He made a brave struggle of a short illness, was soon overcome and he surrendered to the inevitable, his death ended a life of beauty and usefulness among his family circle and many friends. His kind and sweet disposition will leave a cherished memory to all who have ever known him and will be sadly missed but not easily forgot his loving companion and daughter, father and mother, brothers and sisters loved him so dearly. He leaves his loving wife Jeanie, his little daughter Betty Lou and his father and mother. Also five brothers, Frank Charlie, Ira, Bennie and Roy all of Golden Gate and vicinity and six sisters, Mrs. Ethel lay, Mrs. Grace Walsh and Wilma of Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Mabel Shillings of Golden Gate and Annalee and Ruth at home. All of these mentioned together with many other relatives and friends will mourn the lose of his their companion, son, brother and friend. . Back to Bethel Cemetery

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MRS LENA HUDSON DIED LAST NIGHT

Mrs. Lena Hudson, wife of Ira Hudson of near Golden Gate passed away at the Summers Clinic at Olney last night at 6:30. Death followed an operation. She was 26 years old. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Robert Fortner who with the husband and three children, Arlene, Wanda Lee and Olin Ray, survive. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Lyman Gill of Edwards County, Mrs. Dale McCollum of Wayne County and a brother Lyman of Golden Gate. Funeral Services will be held at Bethel Church tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at 2:00 with interment at Bethel Cemetery. . Back to Bethel Cemetery

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July 23, 1972

Frank Hudson

Services for Frank Hudson, 74, were held this (Wednesday) afternoon from Nale’s Funeral Home, with Rev. Daulty Mason officiating. Mr. Hudson died Sunday afternoon at home of an apparent heart attack. His son, Arnold, was visiting with him at the time. He was a retired painter. Surviving are a son Arnold of Bone Gap; a daughter, Mrs. Ira (Maxine) Copley of Albion; six grandchildren; four brothers, Bennie and Charles, both of Golden Gate, Ira of Albion and Rev. Roy Hudson of Sandoval; and five sisters, Mrs. George (Mabel) Shilling of Browns, Mrs. Wilma Chalcraft of Evansville and Mesd. Ethel Lay, Ruth Zurbuch and Annalee Fisher all of Akron, Ohio. Born, August 26, 1897 in Wayne County, he was the son of Jessie and Sarah BALL Hudson. He was married to Elma West who died January 31, 1970. Burial was at Bethel Cemetery, southwest of Ellery. Back to Bethel Cemetery

Donated by Bob Jones rjones1mtz@insightbb.com

Wayne Co. Press
March 18, 1920

Mrs. Loren Henson

Rhoda Belle Ray, daughter of Mary Jane and Jeptha Ray was born September 1st, 1884; departed this life February 29th, 1920, age 35 years, 5 months and 29 days.

She was married to Loren Henson February 7th, 1906. To this marriage union there were born 7 children, 3 girls and 4 boys, 2 children have preceded her to the city beyond. A loving husband, 5 children and 3 sisters and 1 brother mourn their loss. Rhoda professed faith in Jesus Christ some years ago and united with the Missionary Baptist church and still professed a hope in Christ unto the end.

Funeral services were held at the residence and conducted by Rev. J. R. Dixon of Sims. Interment at the Pin Oak cemetery.

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