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LOVELAND / SCOTT [Batavia Herald, 19 November 1896] Death of G. W. LOVELAND, Nov. 8. At Freeport, Ill. – Well and Favorably Known in Batavia, and Brother of Mrs. H. GRIMES. The Freeport Bulletin says Mr. George Washington LOVELAND, one of Stephenson county’s oldest and most respected citizens, died at the home of his son, Clarence L., at the corner of Washington and Adams St’s, at 1:30 o’clock, Sunday afternoon, Nov. 8th, after an illness of four months of diabetus; having been confined to his bed for the past month. Mr. LOVELAND was born in Madison County, N. Y., Dec. 31, 1825. His early life was spent on a farm. He came to this country in the spring of 1854, when a young man of 29 years, and since that time has been closely associated with the various interests that have served to build up Stephenson Co’s., reputation as one of the most desirable of the state. He first located at what was called Nevada, where he established a general store and traded in all kinds of merchandise, including grain and provisions. Three years later he turned his attention to other matters, and became agent for the North-western railroad, and also officiated as postmaster.. The North-western company, in 1860, removed their station and office to Ridott, and gave Mr. Loveland a lot nearby, at the same time constituting him their agent at that station, where he also became postmaster. In 1864 he resigned the post office, but continued with the company for six years. Mr. LOVELAND leaves to mourn his loss two sons, George R. and Clarence L.; three brothers, Joel, of Illion, N. y., Frank, of Chicago, Albert of Chillicother, Mo., and one sister, Mrs. H. M. GRIMES, of Batavia, Ill., who was at the bedside of her brother at his death. The funeral was held at 11 o’clock Wednesday morning, Rev. J. D. McCautry officiating. The remains will be taken to Ridott for burial. Ex-Mayor Charles Neiman will have charge of the funeral arrangements in the city, and W. Lamb at the Ridott Centre school hose, where additional services will be held. The pall-bearers at the grave were W. A. Kerr, J. F. Lease, W. Lamb, W K. McKilligan, G. Kurtz, and G. Cole. Mr. Loveland was quite well known to a number of Batavia citizens having been a frequent visitor, and will be remembered by all, was a whole-souled and genial acquaintance. He was an uncle of Willis and Charlie GRIMES, Mrs. J. W. JEFFREY and Mrs. James TODD. [Batavia Herald, 19 April, 1894] Death of Samuel S. SCOTT. An Old and Respected Citizen Passes Away. Samuel S. SCOTT departed from this life, Wednesday, April 11th, 1894, aged 79 years. He was born in Brookfield, Madison Co., New York, 1815; came to Illinois 29 years ago, and has been a resident of Batavia for 26 years, in which city he united with the Christian Church in 1877. Deceased was a sincere Christian, a kind and loving father and a good neighbor. He leaves a wife and six daughters, (four of this city, one in Denver and one in Elburn,) to mourn his loss. Funeral was held at the house, at 2 o’clock, Friday; Rev. R. E. Thomas, of the Christian church, officiating. A large number of friends and relatives, from out of the city, attended the funeral services. The remains were interred in the West Side cemetery.

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