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- 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.: 1898.
signed by: H. A. Murphy, Mayor
Wife Christy City Clerk
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1867 - 1941 (73 years)