Notes:

Tombstone says Proverbs 3:5-6 and Romans 8:28.

HERALD married BRINK WANDA LEE on 18 Nov 1956 in Nashville, Washington County, Illinois. WANDA (daughter of BRINK RAYMOND LEROY and SCHAFER MILDRED HELEN) was born on 14 Feb 1935 in Nashville, Washington County, Illinois; died on 23 Feb 2006 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri; was buried in Feb 2006 in Lindenwood Cemetery, Ft. Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Directions to SUGARLAND MEMORIAL GARDENS

Hwy 57 N out of Washington. Go around circle. On left across from statue of children and lambs.


Have been told there is a Gines buried in The Dunkird Church Cemetary south of Olney around east of Parkersburg.

HERALD married OWENS LORENE VIOLA on 8 Dec 1932 in Washington, Daviess County, Indiana. LORENE (daughter of OWENS CHARLES WILEY and TAYLOR VEDA ELVIRA) was born on 14 Apr 1913 in Monett, Barry County, Missouri.; died on 4 May 1990 in Daviess County Hospital. Washington, Daviess County, Indiana.; was buried in Sugarland Memorial Gardens, Washington, Daviess County, Indiana.. [Group Sheet]

RAYMOND married SCHAFER MILDRED HELEN on 26 Nov 1932 in Nashville, Washington County, Illinois. MILDRED (daughter of SCHAFER FRANK GUY TRUMAN and ARNSMEYER PAULINA ANNA CAROLINA) was born on 13 Jan 1909 in Percy, Illinois; died on 17 Oct 1963 in Washington County Memorial Hospital, Nashville, Washington County, Illinois; was buried in North Prairie Cemetery, Washington County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Wanda L. Gines has marriage license for John W. Gines and Ida M. Burget.


Born Sumner, Illinois, Lawrence County.
Moved to Tunnel Hill, English, Crawford County, Indiana.
Moved to Davies County approximately 1914.

PRESS NOTES

John W. Gines passes away on New Year's Day.
Funeral Services to be held Sunday Morning at 11 o'clock.

John W. Gines, 73, living on Washington route one, died at his ome at 5:30 o'clock Wednesday morning. He had been ill since November 1939 and in a serious condition since last September 1.

A native of Sumner, Illinois, Mr. Gines was born June 25, 1867. He was the son of Henry and Hannah E. (Herrin) Gines, and was educated in the Sumner schools. Mr. Gines followed the occupation of farming. He came to this county 26 years ago last March.

He is survived by his wife, Ida M. Gines, whom he married November 24, 1887, and the following children: Rolla H. and Oral N. Gines, both of Washington; Herald M. Gines, of Washington rural route; Ray I. Gines and Mrs. Dorothy B. Riggs, both of Bloomington; and Mrs. Isis M. Hoss, Washington rural route.

Another daughter, Nora E. Gines, is deceased.

Mr. Gines was a member of the Free Methodist Church and one of its most enthusiastic supporters. He was a highly esteemed citizen.

Friends may call at the family residence.

Funeral services will be held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at the Free Methodist Church with the Rev. Mr. Fletcher and the Rev. Leroy McDowell in charge, and burial at Sumner, Illinois.


WILL OBSERVE GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Gines, who live north of the Longfellow school at the north edge of Washington, will have open house Thursday from 2 to 4 o'clock, at which time they will welcome friends in observance of their Golden Wedding Anniversary.

John W. Gines was born on June 25, 1867, and Ida M. Burget was born February 13, 1867, both near Sumner, Illinois. They grew up within two miles of each other, attended day school together at old Center, and also Sunday school at old Wesley Chapel.

They were married at the age of 20 years and have spent 50 years of happily married life together. Seven children blessed their union, four being residents of this city and two of Bloomington, whle the seventh died at Sumner, Illinois at the age of nine years.

Mr. and Mrs. Gines have been in business in Sumner, for five years, and then came to Daviess county 23 years ago, being at Hyatt Station for 13 years before buying the home where they now reside.

For over 30 years the couple have been Bible Christians, keeping up the family altar in the home, and tithing their income and attending and supporting the Free Methodist Church of Washington and other worthy institutions.

The aged couple have revealed their motto as "Ready to Live or Ready to Die". They are reported ready and willing to go day or night to pray for or help in any way the sick or dying.

Names of children and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Gines are as follows:

Oral N. Gines, and two children, Donald Ray and Carolyn Sue.

Rolla H. Gines, and three children, Nelline, Edwin and Forrest.

Ray Gines, of Bloomington, and three children, Junior, Joyce and John Thomas.

Herald Gines and children, Ronald and David.

Mrs. John Riggs, of Bloomington, and children, Archer and Joan.

Isis Hoss, of Hyatt Station and children, Ruth, Dorothy, Helen, Geneva, Virginia, Eleanor, Darlene, John and Paul.

Nora Gines, a daughter, died at the age of nine years.

Wanda L. Gines has in her files the handwritten list of guests attending their golden wedding celebration.

PRESS NOTES

J. W. Gines dies following long illness.

Funeral Sunday Morning for Well Known Local Farmer.

John W. Gines, 73, well known farmer of Washington twp., died at 5:30 o'clock Wed. morning at the family home, about half a mile north of the Longfellow school on the Edwardsport Road.

Death of the well known man was attributed to a complication of ailments, and came after a lingering illness which began in November a year ago. He had been serviously ill since last September.

Native of Sumner, Ill., the deceased was born June 25, 1867. He was a son of Henry and Hannah E. (Herrin) Gines and spent his early life in the Sumner community. He came to Daviess county 26 years ago last March and had resided here since that time.

Married on November 24, 1887, Mr. Gines is survived by the wife, Ida M. (Burget) Gines. Six of seven children born to the union also survive. They are Rolla H. Gines of Washington, Ray I. Gines of Bloomington, Oral N. Gines of Washington, Isis M. Hoss of Washington, R. R. Dorothy B. Riggs of Bloomington, and Herald M. Gines of Washington R. R. A daughter, Nora E. Gines, is deceased. There also are 25 grand children and 3 great-grandchildren surviving.

Mr. Gines was a devoted member of the Free Methodist Church of this city, and had been quite active in past years in developing young men for the ministry. Several of these will participate in the final rites for Mr. Gines.

Funeral services have been arranged for 11 o'clock Sunday morning, and will be held at the Free Methodist church. Rev. Fletcher and Rev. McDowell will have charge, with burial following in Sumner, Illinois.

The body of Mr. Gines has been returned to the family home, after burial preparation at the Gill Funeral Chapel. Friends may call at the home to pay respects.


OBITUARY OF J. W. GINES

We are taught in the work of God that man was created a little lower than the angels. Whatever this may mean to us, we are sure that the Marvelous Cabinet consisting of reason, Will, and Conscience, are God-given powers and by these man is distinguished from the beasts sof the field with capacity for higher rational life and Spiritual insight.

To this truth John Wesley Gines was awakened years ago by the birth of a moral personality.

In Bible terms we wold say he was "born again" or truly converted to Jesus, and later saw the consistency of the teaching of God's word relation to the doctrine of heart holiness, and our ransom powers being fully dedicated to God.

This was the experience that gave this good man a never dying zeal and fervor for the salvation of men and the prosperity of the cause of Christ.

It was the indwelling of the Holy Spirit that pressed the matter of a place of worship upon the heart of Bro. Gines while living near Taswell Crawford County Indiana.

There was no finance and not many people interested but despite the prevailing indifference and unfavorable surroundings - his faith touoched the God of Miracles and the church was erected. Grand revivals followed and many who were converted to Christunder the labors of John Gines have long since gone to their heavenly reward.

It was almost 26 years ago since Bro. Gines located in Daviess County North of Washington. Again the revival fire was kindled in his heart and plans were set in operation for an ingathering of Souls.

As a result of this inspiration more than one hundred and fifty people were converted to Christ in the old theater building on West VanTrees St. and a Free Methodist Church organized with forty-four Charter members.

Later followed the erection of the building, we worship in today. Bro. Gines has served the Church through all the reverses and problems that are common to those who carry responsibility in religious activities. Many times has he been elected as delegate to the Annual Conference of his Church. Also served as Local Preacher, Class Leader and Chairman of various committees. Yet with an humble attitude and congenial Spirit he won the hearts and love of many people in and outside of Church circles.

We would not forget while we mention the many virtues of this good man that a consecrated devoted mother in Israel shared her life in all the efforts which were crowned with success. Ida M. Burget to whom he was married November 24, 1887. Never failed to play the part of a faithful wife and an affectionate mother. For 53 years they have journeyed together and reared a family of six children. One having died at an early age.

Living are Rolla H. Gines, Washington, Indiana; Ray I. Gines, Bloomington, Indiana; Oral N. Gines, Washington, Indiana; Isis M. Hoss, Washington, Indiana; Dorothy B.Riggs, Bloomington, Indiana; and Herald M.Gines, Washington, Indiana beside 23 grand children and 3 great grand children.

Well done thou good and faithful servant, are the words of our dear Lord. Your toils have won for you a crown, up here is your reward.

What glorious things you shall behold. Eye hath not seen nor hath ear heard. But mansions fair so we are told, are for the saints so says the Lord.



Wanda L. Gines has funeral book with the following information:

In Memory of
John Wesley Gines
Born Sumner, Illinois, June 25, 1867

Entered into rest
Washington, Indiana, January 1, 1941
73 yrs. 6 mo. 6 days

Interment
Sumner, Illinois, January 5, 1941; 2:30 p.m.

Father's Father Henry Geines
Father's Mother Easter (Ester) Geines
Father Henry S. Geines
Mother Hannah E. Herrin Gines
Deceased John Wesley Gines
Wedded to Ida Mary Burget

Other Members of Family: Rolla Harrison Gines
Raymond Irl Gines
Nora Ethel Gines (deceased)
Oral Norval Gines
Isis Matilda Gines Hoss
Dorothy Burget Gines Riggs
Herald Marshall Gines

Services: Washington, Indiana
Free Methodist Church
January 5, 1941; 11:00 a.m.

Officiating: Rev. Leroy McDowell
Rev. Noah Fletcher

Other Speakers: James Bright Ralph Bright
Cleo Denbo Elmer Riggs
Clayton Cassidy Rex Fortner

Music: Jesus Lover of My Soul
He Hideth My Soul
Asleep in Jesus
Will the Circle Be Unbroken

Selections Rendered by: Ina Horton Rena Green
Dorothy Horton Hazel Horton
Noah Fletcher Guy Horton
William Horton Elmer Riggs

Bearers: A. M Perkins Walter Hand
Ray Tharpe Rodney Delphia
Alvin McCracken Clifford Chattin



Note on back of sales slip carried in his billfold.
Just one year ago today the dearest flower on earth to me was taken away to be with God who gave her to me for awhile and in our ups and downs and our trials we shared such (maybe it's each) other love we had our heart aches and so on but through God there is some day we may join hands again around God's white throng.

Wanda L. Gines has what remains of the Local Preacher's License for J. W. Gines for Wabash Conference. The bottom was eaten away so we do not know the date or the superintendent.


There was a page in the family bible entitled: "Family temperance Pledge"
Believing it to be better for all we, the undersigned solemnly promise, by the help fo God, to abstain from the use of all intoxicating drinks as a beverage.
The following signatures appear below this: J. W. Gines, Rolla H. Gines, Raymond I. Gines, and Oral N. Gines.


A document was found dated Mt. Carmel, Ill., Nove. 3rd, 1904. In consideration of Two Hundred received of J. W. Geines, I hereby sell and transfer to J. W. Geines a 1/32 interest in the lease of 80 acres more or less on the farms of H. L. Herrod, M. E. Eggleston G'd'n and J. M. Baker in Allen County Ohio, and I agree to drill one test well into the Trenton Rock sand without further cost to said parties. These leases provide for one sixth (1/6) of the oil to go to the land owner and a money consideration for the gas if used off the premises.
H. J. Rodgers (difficult to read/may not be correct)

WARRANTY DEED, City of Sumner, Ill. to John W. Gines, Sumner, Ill.
This Indenture Witnesseth, that the grantors H. A. Murphy Mayor and wife Christy, city clerk of the City of Sumner in the county of Lawrence and State of Illinois for and in consideration of the sum of Five dollars, in hand paid. conveys and warrants to John W. Gines of the City of Sumner County of Lawrence and State of Illinois the following described Real Estate, to-wit: Lot #124 in Second addition to City Cemetery situated in the City of Sumner in the County of Lawrence in the State of Illinois hereby releasing and waiving all rights under and by virture of the Homesteach Exemption Laws of this State. Dated, this 8th day of October, A. D.: 189
signed by: H. A. Murphy, Mayor
Wife Christy City Clerk

JOHN married BURGET IDA MAE (MARY) on 24 Nov 1887 in M. at res by W. H. Wagy; witnessed by Emma Wagy, minister's wife, & Isis Kilgore. IDA (daughter of BURGET DANIEL D. and WAGNER MATILDA ALMEDA (ALEMEDA)) was born on 13 Feb 1867 in Sumner, Lawrence County, Illinois; died on 20 Dec 1946 in Indpls., IN. Nursing Home; dod may be 12/16/46; was buried in City Cemetery, Sumner, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Wanda L. Gines has the funeral book showing the following information.

IN MEMORY OF

Mrs. Ida Mary Gines
Born Sumner, Ill. February 13, 1867
Entered into rest Indpls., Indiana December 20, 1946
79 yrs. 10 mo. 7 days
Interment Sumner, Illinois
December 22, 1946; 3:45 p.m.

Father's father - David Burget
Father - Daniel Burget
Mother - Matilda Burget
Deceased December 20, 1946
Wedded to John W. Gines
Services - Free Methodist Church, Washington, Indiana December 22, 1946;
1:00 p.m.
Officiating - Rev. J. L. Bright - sermon
Rev. L. B. Eggleston - assisted
Rev. E. G. Grimes - Tribute
Music - Mrs. Corinna Hawf - piano
Quartet - Mr. Guy Horton, Mr. Wm. Horton, Miss Hazel Horton, Mrs. Rena Green
Selections - Asleep in Jesus
Goodnight and Good Morning
Will the Circle be Unbroken
Bearers - Junior Gines, Forrest Gines, Edwin Gines, Bernard Thrasher, Harold Godwin, Alvin McCrackin
Flower Bearers - Nelline Gines, Carolyn Gines, Virginia Hoss, Charlene Hoss, Helen Hoss, Joanna Riggs, Joyce Thrasher, Eleanor Hoss


Handwritten obituary found in funeral book.

Mrs. Ida M. Gines, widow of John W. gines, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. John Riggs of Indianapolis at 6:00 a.m. this morning December 20. She had been ill for several years and seriously ill a week. Mrs. Gines was 79 years old. Born February 13, 1867 in Lawrence Co., Illinois. She was the daughter of Daniel and Matilda Burget. She was educated in the Illinois schools and was married November 24, 1887 to John W. Gines. Mrs. Gines came to Daviess Co. to live in 1915. Mr. Gines died January 1, 1941. Living children are Rolla, Ray, Oral, and Herald; two daughers Isis M. Hoss and Dorothy B. Riggs. A daughter Nora E. Gines preceded her in death. She leaves 26 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers Frank Burget, John Burget and Wesley Burget of Sumner, Illinois. One sister Mrs. Susan Berlin of Calhoun, Illinois. Mrs. Gines was a member of the Free Methodist Church. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock at the Free Methodist church with burial in the Sumner, Illinois Cemetery. Friends may call at the Gill funeral chapel after noon Saturday.



At the Berlin/Burget Reunions, we have been told a gentleman of the James gang attended.

The cross to the Uncle Berlin Gaither's Family was that his grandmother married a Berlin. Ida's sister Susan married Jake Berlin.


Wanda L. Gines has in her possession a postcard the front of which says "God is Love" in fancy lettering. The back is addressed to Mrs. Matilda Burget, Sumner, ILL. The message reads: All Well and Happy having the Best time of our lives. Jesus is so good to us. J. W. and Ida Gines. Babys name is Herald. The post mark is not clear, only the word IND. It would have to be in Dec. of 1911 or early 1912 since Herald was born December 10, 1911.

Notes:

COURT RECORDS

Charles W. Owens to Mary Pauline Lee
Born Berry County Missouri Born Ft. Branch, Indiana
December 20, 1890 April 14, 1918
Living at Rt. 1, Washington, Indiana
B. & O. Employee Housewife
Father: Wiley Catholic Owen Aaron Lee
Birthplace: Seizinna, Missouri ?
Occupation: deceased Coal Miner
Mother: Artilia Mondy Bertha Olive Cotterell
Birthplace: Stergimas, Missouri Park Ed, Indiana
Occupation: deceased housekeeper
Ever married: Yes
deceased July 1936

Marriage license:

Charles Owens to Mary Pauline Lee
March 5, 1938 or 39
Roscoe Myers, Clerk
Filed March 10, 1939
Rev. W. W. Denbo, Ordained Minister

Wanda L. Gines has the keepsake book from the funeral showing the following information plus the list of visitors and floral tributes.

DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF
CHARLES WILEY OWENS

Birthplace Butterfield, Barry County, Missouri
December 20, 1890
47 years 11 months
Deceased November 20, 1938 at Daviess County Hospital, Washington, IN
Laid to rest 3:30 November 22, 1938
Services
Free Methodist Church
Conducted by James A. Gill and Sons
November 22, 1938 at 2:30
Officiating Clergymen
Rev. W. W. Denbo, Rev. E. R. Fortner assisting
Denomination Free Methodist Church
Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Washington, Indiana


Chas. W. Owens worked for the Frisco RR in Monet, MO. There was an extended railroad strike in 1923 and caused some twelve families from Monet to move to Washington, IN where their railroad employment continued. They included the Paynes, Haynes (finally went back), Millers (went back later), Coatneys, Wires (went back early).

Chas. W. Owens lived in what was called lt. house keeping in the Walker home (folks of Paul Walker) and later in the Mileys home.

In Monet, they attended the Methodist Protestant Church on the hill.
A. Lucille Owens Gaither only remembers attending the Free Methodist Church through influence of Walkers and Mileys.

A. Lucille was three and Mother ten when they moved to Washington.
C. W. Owens worked in the railroad shop in Monett until an extended workmen strike caused them to move to Washington, IN in 1923 to work at the B & O Roundhouse there.

Chas. died at age of 48. He worked often in Ohio at Paynesville, Columbus, and Estabulla, Toledo for short periods of time. He died of a ruptured appendix - perionidus.

He was a car repairman for RR, a carpenter. His father was also a carpenter in Monet. Uncle Boots was in Washington for awhile. He too was a B & O carpenter.

During winter of '35-36', Charles was away from home, Lucille and Mother at home alone, and their mother got a piece of toothpick lodged in her intestines and perinoidus set in. She died in July of '36.

Mother (Lorene) met Dad (Herald) through church. Herald and Lorene lived in the brick house with John Wesley Gines when they were first married. South of their home on Edwardsport Road, Washington, IN.

John Wesley Gines lived at Hyatt Station prior to this. Thought the Hosses lived there too. Not sure when the Gines moved to Washington.

"History of Stone County, Missouri, Stone County Genealogical Society 1989, p. 555.

Map of cemetery in Gines file.


On the back of an old sales slip, Charles had written the following: (Wanda L. Gines has the sales slip)
Just one year ago today teh dearest flower on earth to me was taken away to be with God who gave her to me for awhile and in our ups and downs and our trials we shared with other love we had our heart ackes and so on but thank God there is some day we may join hands again around God's white throne.


Wanda L. Gines has a well worn card holder from a billfold with 5 small photos in it that C. W. Owens (according to Lorene Gines) carried most of his life with him. The photos are not labeled so identities are questionable.

CHARLES married TAYLOR VEDA ELVIRA on 25 Dec 1910 in Monett, Barry County, Missouri.. VEDA (daughter of TAYLOR FRANCIS MARION and PHILIBERT DELPHIA JANE (JENNIE)) was born on 1 Sep 1895 in Stone County, Missouri; died on 25 Jul 1936 in Washington, Indiana; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Washington, Daviess County, Indiana.. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Newspaper note under Hospital information: Mrs. Charles W. Owens, Washington route one, was admitted for treatment this morning. We're assuming this was prior to her death as a result of Peritonitis. (Wanda L. Gines has the clipping)

Family members stated she died of gangrene from swallowing a tooth pick and causing a strangulated bowel.

Wanda L. Gines has the original Marriage License. Taylor is spelled Tallor on the license.

IN MEMORY OF VEDA ELVIRA OWENS (Wanda L. Gines has the original Funeral book. Inside was a card titled "In memory of your Mother" and unsigned. Inside were tablet sheets cut in half lengthwise with signatures I am assuming attend the viewing.)

Born September 1, 1895 Stone County, Missouri
Entered into Rest 5:00 a.m. July 25, 1936 Daviess County Hospital
40 years 10 months 24 days
Father - Francis Marion Taylor
Mother - Jane Philibert
Services - Free Methodist Church Tuesday, July 28, 1936 at 2:30 p.m.
Rev. Green Officiating
Place of Interment - Oak Grove Cemetery
Laid to Rest July 28, 1936
Bearers - Guy Horton, Alva McCracken, James Coatney
Dewey McKown, Ray Thorp, A.M. Perkins
Flower Girls - Dorothy Horton, Ina Horton, Pauline Perkins
Deloris Perkins, Catherine Bailey, Edith Green


PRESS NOTES
VEDA E. OWENS DIES FOLLOWING BRIEF ILLINESS
Jersey Street Woman Died in Hospital of Peritonitis.
Mrs. Veda Elmira Owens, 40, wife of Charles W. Owens of Jersey Street, died this morning at 5 o'clock at the Daviess County Hospital where Thursday she submitted to a major operation.
Death of the woman was attributed to peritonitis, which had developed prior to the operation. She had been seriously ill since last Sunday, but had been in failing health for some time prior to that.
Doctors this morning explained that starting last Sunday Mrs. Owens suffered severe cramping, then experienced locked bowels. Thursday noon an operation was performed, and two of the intestines were found grown togethr. Further probing revealed that a piece of toothpick had been swallowed by Mrs. Owens at some time, and that it had worked through one of the intestines, causing a sore which reslted in the intestines growing together and causing the fatal illness. Peritonitis developed to cause ehr death early today.
Born in Stone County, Missouri, on September 1, 1895, the deceased was a daughter of Francis Marion Taylor and Jane Philbert Taylor. The father survives and lives at Monett, Missouri, but the mother preceded the daugter in death. Mrs. Owens was married to Charles W. Owens on December 25, 1910, and three children were born to the union, one dying in infancy and the other two being survivors. They are Mrs. Lorene Gines of Washington and Lucille Owens, at home.
Brothers and sisters surviving are Lafe and Otis Taylor, Mrs. Lavina Martin of Waco, Texas, Mrs. Velie Stewart of Jenkins, Missouri, and Mrs. Dollie Dummitt of Monett, Missouri.
Mrs. Owens was a member of the Free Methodist Church and of the Security Benefit Association of this city.
Funeral arrangements are not complete. James A. Gill and Sons will have charge.


IN MEMBORY OF MRS. CHARLES OWENS

There's a seat empty in our church today
For some one who has gone away,
She has gone to be with Jesus
In the land of perfect day.

"Tis our dear Sister Owens who we all loved so well
She has said good night to us here,
To go to a better world than this
"Tis where they know no fear.

She has gone from this world of sorry
Gone from this world of pain
She will never have sickness or sorrow
Or heartaches ever again.

I'm sure she's happy in Heaven
Where Jesus, the Lamb is the Light,
Where never cometh the darkness
For everything's lovely and bright.

She is feasting with Jesus in heaven
Resting beneath the green tree
She is looking toward the Pearly Gates
Wathing for you and for me.

Although our hearts were saddened
When we said good night to her here
Our hearts will also be gladdened
When we say good morning up there.

This poem was written by Nellie Burrous in memory of my mother at her death. Lorene Gines


POSTCARDS COPIED AS WRITTEN FROM VEDA TAYLOR (Wanda L. Gines has the original post cards)

To Mrs. Lorene Gines, R. R. 1, Washington, In. June 11 from Monett, Mo.
Dear Lorene & Baby and Harold. All well got in to Monett at 7:30 Wed evening Just 12 hours driving We ate supper as we got in town and then got to Rosa at 8 I think we made fine time I saw Cecil at the depo We are going over on the hill to see the folk over there so I will close Kiss the boy for me. Mother

Postcard postmarkedWaco, Texas July 8, 1936
Dear daughter and family I will drop a card this evening to let you no we are well and hope you folk are well I am getting hom sick so I am planing on leaving here the 14 of July I dont no just when I will arive home for I am going to stop at Goldie going back she talk like maybe they come home with me But I don't think they will be redy by then for arthur is working but she sure want to go I hope she can Kiss the baby for me. Mother

Postcard postmarked Jn15, 1936 from Monett, Mo.
Dear Loren and all will drop a card to let yo no we are well and feeling fine and hope you folk are I sure miss the baby Daddy said he runing every where the folk sure think he cute How Bro and Sis Gines feeling and have you been call back to work Lorene go over to the houseand wash if you want to I for got to tell you while I was at home, it sure is hot today. You can read you dad letter for I am to lazy to right With love Mother


MEMORIAL (a newspaper clipping - no date or name of paper)

In loving remembrance of our mother, Mrs. F. M. Taylor, who died one year ago, July 29, 1928.

Earth has lost its look of gladness,
Heaven seems to be more bright,
Since the spirit of our mother
Took its heavenly flight.

In life we loved her dearly
And in death we do the same.
Dear mother, I often sit and think
Of you and wish you were here again.

I think of you dear mother in silence--
No eye can see me weep
But many a silent tear I shed
While others are asleep.

Dear mother, could you speek to us
And live with us again
Our aching hearts then would be eased
But this we wish in vain.

You are gone, Mother, but not forgotten
Never will they memory fade,
Sweetest thought shall ever linger
Around the grave where you are laid.

Just the crossing of the river,
Just a stepping on the shore;
Then the joys of life eternal
All were yours.

For the Master whom we follow
In his word has plainly said,
That you're only sweetly sleeping
Though you're numbered with the dead.

The stars are dimly shining
Upon your new-made grave,
Where you sleep without waking
You were loved but could ot save.

Sweet adn peaceful be your slumber
Forget you I can never
But God called you home,
He knows best, His will be done forever.

F. M. Taylor
O. L. Taylor
L. S. Taylor
Veda Owens
Dolly Dummit
Velia Stewart
Luvena Martin

Notes:

CHARLES F. BRINK

After a brief illness, and almost without warning, Charles F. Brink, one of our most respected citizens, was summoned Tuesday afternoon at 2:50 o'clock in his residence on West Lebanon Street, at the age of 68 years, 1 month, and 19 days. Sunday morning, as was his custom, Mr. Brink and wife attended services in the M. E. church and on Monday morning he was engaged in work at home. During the noon meal he suffered a dizzy spell, but this later left him and he then indulged in reading. At 3:45 p.m., feeling worse, he took to his bed and on Tuesday at 2:50 p.m. a stroke of apoplexy terminated his life. While Mr. Brink had for years, at times, been afflicted with high blood pressure, he continued his trade as builder and no one suspected that the end was so near.
Decedent, a son of Charles L. C. Brink and wife, Elizabeth, nee Krughoff, was born February 15, 1865, in North Prairie. In 1889, when a young man, he left for the state of Washington, where he remained over three years. He was married on Thanksgiving Day, November 29,1900, to Emma Finke, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Casper Finke, in North Prairie, by Rev. H. F. Miller, their pastor . In 1920 the family moved to Nashville where they have since resided.
Mr. Brink was a master builder, "a workman that needeth not be ashamed," in a mechanical and in a spiritual sense. Recognized as a skillful carpenter, he was a genius at moving houses, accepting contracts which others did not venture to attempt. He was friendly, obliging and had a high sense of honor. His integrity was unquestioned and he remained steadfast under all circumstances. His family life was happy and as member and officer of the Methodist Church he was ever faithful and unswerving. He and his family were very devoted to each other and his happiest moments were spent in his family circle.
Surviving him are his bereaved wife and four children, Elinor, Mrs. Arthur Burnett, of East St. Louis; Delta, Mrs. Gardner Bride of Harrisburg; Helen, Mrs. J. P. Friend, of O'Fallon; and Raymond Brink of here. Four Grandchildren, Dolores Burnett, Garda Jean and Gardner Bride, Jr., and Joan Friend; three brothers, Fred Brink of Harviell, Missouri, H. F. W. Brink of Centralia, and William Brink of North Prairie; four sisters, Minnie, Mrs. (Rev.) Theo. Ludwig of Norfolk, Virginia, Mrs. Mary Rademacher of Nokomis, Miss Louise Brink of North Prairie and Miss Elizabeth Brink of St. Louis.
Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon in the M. E. Church, Rev. J. W. A. Kinison officiating, with interment in the M. E. Cemetary in North Prairie.

CHARLES married FINKE EMMA CHARLOTTE on 29 Nov 1900 in Home of Bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Casper Finke. EMMA (daughter of FINKE CASPER and KRUEGER MARY (MARIA)) was born on 13 Aug 1875; died on 23 Jun 1951 in East St. Louis hospital, Il.; was buried in North Prairie Cemetery, Washington County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

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Newspaper Obituary

MRS. EMMA BRINK

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock in Wesley Methodist church for Mrs. Emma C. Brink, 76, widow of Charles Brink of this city, who died Saturday at 1:10 p. m,. in the Christian Welfare hospital in East St. Louis where she had been a patient for six weeks.
Rev. Gail Hines officiated and Robert N. Smith was in charge. Interment was in the North Prairie cemetery.
Mrs. Charles Brink, nee Emma Finke, daughter of Mary and Casper Finke, was born on a farm in Hoyleton township of Washington County August 13, 1875. Early in life she placed her faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, and united with the Methodist church. To this faith and this church she remained faithful and true until her death.
On November 29, 1900, she was united in marriage to Charles F. Brink by the Rev. H. F. Miller. To this union were born four children. The family made their home at Huegely Station until 1920, when they moved to Nashville.
She is preceded in death by her husband, who died in April 1933. She was also preced by one sister, Martha, and three brothers, George, William and Edward and one great-grandchild.
Surviving are her four children, namely, Elinor, Mrs. Arthur Burnett of East St. Louis; Delta, Mrs. Gardner Bride of El Paso, Texas; Helen, Mrs. J. P. Friend of Salina, Kansas; and Raymond of Nashville; one brother, Joe Finke of near Hoyleton; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild, as well as many other relatives and a great number of friends.
Pallbearers were: Harry Eise, Charles Huegely, E. W. Poirot, Earl Wilson, E. F. Gewe, and Harry Schmidt. Mrs. Milo Brown sang with Mrs. E. F. Gewe at the organ.
Among those attending the funeral were: Mrs. J. P. Friend and daughter and husband of Salina, Kan; Mrs. Arthur Burnett and daughter and husband and baby of East St. Louis; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Finke, Mr. and Mrs. O. Luessenheide, Mrs. Fred Brink, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Langley, Mrs. Wesley Brink of Hoyleton; Mrs. Mary Hiller of Granite City; Harvey Brink and sister Edith of Centralia; Louis, Elizabeth and William Brink of North Prairie.

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Paulina Anna Carolina Arnsmeyer married Frank Guy Truman Schafer in 1904. Paulina was the daughter of Julia Klee and William Arnsmeyer. The Schafer family name is actually Chavers, but was inadvertently changed by a country doctor when Frank's birth certificate was recorded in the 1880's. Frank's heritage was half Cherokee Indian on his mother's side (her name was Henrietta Farmer) and English on the side of his father, a traveling jewelry salesman.
Although they met and married in Nashsville, Frank and Paulina (affectionately known as Aunt Polly) spent the early years of their married life in Percy, where Mildred Helen was born in 1909, and in Chester where Imogene ("Tootie" was born in 1915. The family moved back to Nashville in 1916 to live in the Arnsmeyer homeplace on Walnut Street. Homer G. was born in 1922 and Frank Cuy, Jr. was born in 1924. Mildred married Raymond Brink and they had two children, Charles Ray, a Nashville resident and Wanda Lee (now Gines and living in Ft. Wayne, Indiana). Imogene married Ralph Wallace of Shelbyville, Illinois in 1934. they had two children, Moren Kleek, now living in New Minden and Trenna Rae (now Grabowski) living in DuBois. Home G. died of a congenital disease as a young man. Frank married Marie Ruchaj and they had two children, Cynthia Jean (now Sanders) living in DuQuoin and Jeffrey Todd, currently attending college.
From 1979 Washington County History Book

FRANK married ARNSMEYER PAULINA ANNA CAROLINA on 26 Jun 1905 in Date may be 1904. PAULINA (daughter of ARNSMEYER WILLIAM and KLEE JULIA RUTH) was born on 20 Aug 1887; died on 8 Apr 1967 in Nashville, Washington County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]