BACHRACH, Aaron
DIED OF OLD AGE The Venerable Father of Henry and Louis Bachrach At an early hour this morning at his home in Bloomington, Aaron Bachrach passed away in death, aged 84 years, leaving a widow, aged 82 years, and five sons and one daughter. The sons are Henry Bachrach, the clothing merchant of Decatur; Louis Bachrach, also of Decatur; Charles Bachrach, of Chicago; John Bachrach, of Bloomington, and Abe Bachrach, of Bloomington, Delaware. The daughter is mrs. D.F. Bloomer, of Bloomington.
The deceased in his lifetime was in business in Baltimore, Maryland, but has lived in Bloomington since 1886. He had been married 56 years, and in 1889 the golden wedding of the couple was celebrated.
The funeral will be held at Bloomington to-morrow, and tonight Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Bachrach and Louis Bachrach will go to Bloomington to attend the services. The "Cheap Charley" store will remain closed until after the funeral as a mark of respect.
Daily Republican, Decatur, IL, Thursday, 9 Jan 1896
BACHRACH, Henry
HENRY BACHRACH DIES SUDDENLY
Veteran Decatur Merchant Expires in Michigan
KEEN BUSINESS SENSE
His Picnics for Children Were Memorable Events
Henry Bachrach (Cheap Charley), big hearted man and good citizen longer in the retail clothing business than any other man in Decatur, and for many years one of the leading citizens of this city, died suddenly Sunday afternoon at Charlevoix, Mich., where he and Mrs. Bachrach had been visiting for just a week. Mr. Bachrach was sixty-nine years old last May. His death was caused by angina pectoris, a common form of heart trouble.
Several years ago Mr. Bachrach suffered some from heart trouble but it seemed to have left him entirely, and for two years had seemingly been in perfect health. He seemed aw well as ever when he and Mrs. Bachrach left for Charlevoix, expecting to spend a few weeks among the lakes, and the first intimation of the members of his family here had of his illness was a telegram received Sunday afternoon by his son Dr. Benjamin Bachrach, from a personal friend, Dr. Armstrong of Charlevoix, saying, "Come at once your father has a bad attack of angina." Shortly afterward another message came announcing his death and then came a message from Harry L. Oldham, formerly of Decatur, saying he had taken Mrs. Bachrach to his home, where she would remain till members of the family arrived from Decatur.
BRING BODY BACK Dr. Benjamin Bachrach and Edgar Bachrach left on the next train for Charlevoix. They expect to return with their mother and the body of Henry Bachrach either Wednesday night or Thursday forenoon. No arrangements for the funeral will be made until word is received from them. The body will be taken to the Monson & Wilcox chapel on its arrival.
BORN IN 1848 Henry Bachrach was born in Baltimore, Md., May 27, 1848. At the tender age of twelve years he had to get out in the world and hustle for himself. Naturally, he had little education to start with, but he learned in the big school of experience which is the final course in which every successful man must qualify to be a success, and he qualified abundantly. He first went to Washington, D.C. where he had no difficulty in finding a job.
He saved his money, and seeing an opening at Wheeling, W.Va., he went there and worked for several years always saving with the idea of getting into business for himself. In 1869 he went to Chicago and started in the clothing business in a small way. He remained in business there until 1877, and then decided to find a location in some growing town, preferably in Iowa. On his way to Iowa he stopped off at Decatur. He gave this town the 'once over' and it looked good to him. The result was that he and I. Kaufman entered into partnership and started a clothing store on Water street in the room just north of the Millikin bank. The firm name was Kaufman & Bachrach and they continued in partnership until 1884, when Mr. Bachrach bought out his partner's interest and conducted the business alone. As his children grew up he took them into the store with him, but he first gave them the educational advantages that were denied him when he was a boy. All remained with him except his second son, Dr. Benjamin Bachrach who chose a professional career.
KEEN BUSINESS SENSE Mr. Bachrach was always a man of keen business sense. Only once was he at a loss to know what to do in an emergency, and that was only for a short time and he met that emergency broadside on and won. That was in 1883. A man came here from no one knew where and rented a room on the west side of Lincoln Square. He had a big stock of clothing, advertised it as slightly damaged from smoke and water and proceeded to hold a "fire" sale, disposing of the goods at prices lower than local merchants could buy them. It seemed evident that he had secured the stock without paying for it and intended turning it into cash as quickly as possible. He was doing a rushing business and the other clothing stores of the city were selling no goods at all.
Without giving a word to any one, Henry Bachrach went to Chicago and bought a big tent and a big stock of cheap clothing, hats, etc., and had it shipped to Decatur. He hired men to set up the tent on a vacant lot opposite what is now the Guards armory on East Main street, and there the stock of goods was unloaded and placed on tables and racks. Mr. Bachrach hired the Goodman band, and there was a street parade with banners, giving the location of the "Fire Tent" and advertising "clothing at your own price." A fire bell was hung in front of the tent and was rung at frequent intervals. All the clerks wore firemen's helmets. In a little while the "fire sale" on Lincoln Square had no patrons.
Everybody was at the "fire tent" on East Main street. There, in addition to selling goods as fast as they could be handed out, Mr. Bachrach had something going on all the time to interest the crowd and keep it there. In a few days the "fire sale" on Lincoln Square went out of business. The first day's sales at the "fire tent" amounted to over $1,600. Goods were practically given away. Mr. Bachrach lost some money, but not as much as if the "fire sale" on Lincoln Square had continued all season. It was quickly over, and the fun he had helped to balance the books, for he had never had so much fun in his life.
MOVED IN 1884 In 1884 Mr. Bachrach moved to his present location. He finally bought the property he occupied, and has been there ever since, always enjoying a big patronage. He knew Decatur real estate values as well as any one in the city, and he bought other business properties when bargain prices prevailed. He bought the row of buildings on the south side of Prairie avenue, extending from Water street west to the old Universalist church from the Powers estate in 1907 for $65,000. In 1912 S.S. Kresge of Detroit took an option on the property at $110,000, putting up $5,000 to bind the bargain. Before the option expired Mr. Bachrach gave back the $5,000 and declared the deal off. Several years ago Mr. Bachrach sold the building just north of the Brunswick hotel for about twice what he paid for it a few years before.
PICNICS FOR CHILDREN For twenty years or more Mr. Bachrach gave an annual picnic at the farm of A.C. Birks, two miles west of Harristown, where he entertained the children of his own neighborhood, their parents, and many of his old patrons, both from the city and the country. When the picnics were not held at the Birks farm they were held at Tom Scroggin's farm. Several hundred people attended each picnic.
Mr. Bachrach was an enthusiastic baseball fan. he was one of the men who could always be depended on to stand back of the home team with financial and moral support. He never missed a game if it could be avoided.
He and Charles Luax started the movement among the business men on Lincoln Square that resulted in the erection of the present Transfer house. The street railway company had a wooden building there, but it was small and unattractive. The street railway company did not feel inclined to go to the expense of putting up a handsome a building as Mr. Bachrach and Mr. Laux proposed, so they went among the other merchants and raised enough money to pay the difference. For many years afterward each merchant who contributed had a big sign painted on the inside walls of the Transfer house. These signs were works of art in keeping with the building.
BROAD AND LIBERAL Mr. Bachrach was broad and liberal in his views. He gave much to charity. When he first went into business for himself he called his place "Cheap Charley's Store." Many years ago he tried to drop that title but it always stuck, and even yet people often refer to his place of business under its old title. Mr. Bachrach was always proud of his family and encouraged his children in every way possible. He and Miss Tillie Hamburger were married in Baltimore, Md., Jan. 15, 1872. She and the following seven children survive him: Albert Bachrach, Miss Mattie Bachrach, Dr. Benjamin Bachrach, Sidney Bachrach, Edgar Bachrach, Mrs. Helen Goldfinger, all of Decatur, and Mrs. S.L. Smith of Philadelphia. A son, Louis Bachrach died in Philadelphia, March 19, 1913. There are two grandsons, Henry P. Goldfinger and Henry Bachrach II, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Bachrach.
News of Mr. Bachrach's death came as a shock to his friends and business acquaintances. He was one of the best known men in Central Illinois and was held in high regard by all.
VETERAN ODD FELLOW The only secret order Mr. Bachrach was a member of is the Odd Fellows, which he joined early in life. He lacked only a few months of being a fifty year member.
Decatur Review, 23 Jul 1919
The funeral of Henry Bachrach will be held at 10 o'clock Friday morning at the family residence, 453 West Prairie avenue. The interment will be in Fairlawn. The funeral had been set for Thursday morning but word was received from Miss Mattie Bachrach that she could not reach Decatur until Thursday afternoon, so the services were postponed a day.
The body arrived in Decatur Wednesday afternoon at 4:35 and was taken at once to the family residence. Mrs. Bachrach, Dr. Benjamin Bachrach, Edgar Bachrach and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smith accompanied the body.
WITHOUT SUFFERING
The death of Mr. Bachrach was sudden and apparently without suffering. He and Mrs. Bachrach had intended calling on Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Oldham, formerly of Decatur, who have been living in Charlevoix for the past few years. Mr. Bachrach left his wife in their apartments at the hotel about 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, telling her he would wait for her in the hotel office. A moment after he stepped into the corridor, Mrs. Bachrach heard him fall. She ran to him and found him unconscious. She called for help, and Mr. Bachrach was carried into his room and physicians summoned. Mr. Bachrach did not regain consciousness and died a few moments after the arrival of the doctors.
Decatur Review, Thursday, 26 July, 1917
BADENHAUSEN, Julius G. 
MAJOR BADENHAUSEN DIES; ILLNESS LONG
Chief Clerk of Wabash Car Department Many Years
PROUD WAR RECORD
Entered Sergeant, Became Major in Three Years
Major Julius G. Badenhausen died at 10:00 oclock Wednesday night at the family residence, 600 West Main Street. Major Badenhausen had been in poor health for the past three years and had been failing steadily during that time. For about three weeks he was confined to his home, and during most of that time was unable to leave his bed. For about a week his condition has been regarded as critical and it was known for several days that there was no chance for his recovery. He would have been 67 years old next month.
LONG WITH WABASH
Major Badenhausen was one of the best-known men in Decatur because of the long connection with the Wabash and of his active interest in religious and reform movements. He came here in 1886. He was chief clerk in the office of M. M. Martin, superintendent of the Wabash car department. When Mr. Martin died no successor was appointed and the work was done by Major Badenhausen along with his other duties. Three years ago when his health began to fail he resigned his position.
Mr Badenhausen was one of the Kansel, Germany, where he was born March 16, 1841. When he was 13 years old he came to New York. There he attended school, later taking a position in the shop of John Stevenson a pioneer builder of carriages and streetcars in New York. He learned the trade under Mr. Stevenson and was still in his employ when the Civil was broke out.
STARTS SERGEANT, ENDS MAJOR
In 1862 he enlisted in the Union army as sergeant in the One Hundred and Seventy-Sixth New York Infantry and went to New Orleans. He was captured near Brashear City, La., June 23, 1862 and for about a year and a half was confined in one of the southern prisons. He was exchanged as a prisoner of war in the fall of 1864 and rejoined his regiment. Later that year he was mustered out of the service at New Orleans, but reenlisted and was commissioned Capitan and assigned to Co. B, Sixteenth United States regulars, which were assigned to duty in Texas.
Later he was appointed to a position on the staff of General F. G. Herron and later transferred to Co. D of the Eighty-Forth Infantry, and sent to Fort Hudson, where he was appointed provost marshal. March 15, 1865, he was brevet major. When this news reached Mr. Stevenson his old employer, Mr. Stevenson sent Mr. Badenhausen a new majors uniform and a handsome officers sword. In April 1866 Major Badenhausen was mustered out of the service at New Orleans.
IN RECONSTRUCTION PERIOD
He married Miss Nora Hanrahan at Baton Rouge, La., June 15, 1867. Nine children were born to them, six of whom are living. They continued to reside in the south and Major Badenhausen was prominent during the reconstruction days. For a number of years he was a member of the board of education in New Orleans. Later he was elected mayor of McComb City, Miss., and was the first and only Republican ever to hold that office. For long time he was connected with the Illinois Central railroad in Mississippi, first as a storekeeper and later as chief clerk in the machinery department. He resigned that position and moved to New York, and came from there to Decatur in 1886 to take the position as chief clerk in the Wabash car department.
HIS FAMILY
He was member to Grace Methodist church, and was also prominent among the Knights of Pythias and the G.A.R. He is survived by his wife and the following children; F. W. Badenhausen of Springfield, George H. Badenhausen of Sacramento, Cal., Mrs. H. G. Macmasters of Sacramento, Cal., and Misses Anna, Jane and Mary Badenhausen, all of Decatur. He also leaves two brothers, Philip and Henry Badenhausen, both of New York, and Mrs. F. H. Heytenreich of Pasadena, Cal.
Mrs. Badenhausen and all the children, except George H. Badenhausen were present at the time of Major Badenhausen s death. The funeral will be held at 2:30 Saturday afternoon from Grace Methodist church. The interment will be at Greenwood.
The Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Thursday, 24 December 1908, pg. 7
BAER, Sarah Jane (Ash)
ILLENSS FATAL TO MRS. BAER
Harristown Woman Suffered Complications of Gall Bladder
Mrs. Sarah Jane Baer died in her home in Harristown at 12:05 o'clock Saturday morning. Death was due to complications of the gall bladder.
Mrs. Baer was born in Indiana Dec. 18, 1848, and married Adam Baer in LaFayetter, Ind., Sept. 14, 1882, where she had resided ever since. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peyton Ash, who were very well known in that vicinity. She was a member of the Christian church of Harristown.
She leaves the following children: Bertha, Clinton, Clay, all of near Harristown, Floyd of oreana, and Peyton of Glendale, Cal. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Margaret Baer of Blackwell, Ok. They Peyton sisters married Baer brothers.
The body was removed to the Dawson & Wikoff's undertaking establishment. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 o'clock Monday in the Christian church of Harristown. Burial will be in Harristown cemetery.
Decatur Herald, 12 Aug 1928
BAILEY, Asa
SHOT BY COUSIN IN CELEBRATION
Asa Bailey of Blue Mound Steps in Front of Revolver
Blue Mound, Dec. 31 - Stepping in front of a revolver his cousin was trying to fix, Asa Bailey, aged nineteen, the son of Mrs. Melissa bailey, a widow, was shot through the right lung by the premature discharge of the weapon shortly before midnight.
The young man walked twenty feet into the house past his mother, saying as he passed her:
"I'm not hurt much, mother."
He lay down on the bed and was dead in twelve minutes.
FROM SOUTH OF STATE
The shooting was done by David Bailey, who with his brother and one other brother, came to Blue Mound Saturday night from the south part of the state. The shooting was purely accidental.
The four young men, Asa, David, twenty-two, David's brother, and their friend, had been uptown all evening, coming home shortly before midnight to celebrate the coming of the new year. Mrs. Bailey and her married daughter, who lives at home, were present.
SHOTGUN AND REVOLVER
The young men had a shotgun and a revolver to give a noisy welcome. The revolver refused to work and David Bailey was turning the cylinder when his cousin walked in front of him to see what was the matter. Just then the gun exploded.
The shot penetrated Asa Bailey's right lung about the middle, entering the body just below the collar bone. The revolver was a 32 calibre weapon.
DOCTOR CALLED
Dr. J.B. Matthew was called, but the boy was dead when he reached the house. Coroner Buxton was notified. He will hold the indquest today.
Alva McCrafic and William Copeland, neighbors, were called to the Bailey house immediately after the shooting. Marshal Black arrived there a few minutes later.
WIDOW AND POOR
The Baileys live in the southwest part of Blue Mound. Mrs. Bailey is a widow living on a small government pension. Her son had been working for the Ryan brothers out of Blue Mound gathering corn, but had come home to spend New Year's.
Mrs. Bailey has three other sons, all married, and two married daughters. The single daughter lives at home.
The shooting was entirely accidental. The young men were fast friends.
The Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Sunday, 1 Jan 1911
BAILEY, Baby Son
The baby son of Frank Bailey died Sunday morning of pneumonia at the family residence, three and a half miles west of Boody. The funeral services will be held at Blue Mound church Tuesday. They will be conducted by Rev. W.W. Theobald.
The Daily Review, Monday, 16 May 1904
BAILEY, Richard Earl
BAILEY, William Henry
DECATUR'S FIRST POLICE CAPTAIN SUCCUMBS TO FOURTH PARALYTIC STROKE IN A YEAR
William Henry Bailey, Decatur's first police captain, known to all his many acquaintances as "Cap" Bailey, died at 3:30 Monday afternoon in the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.R. Higman, 217 West Grand Avenue. He would have been 68 years old had he lived until next Sunday.
For two years, since Monday, Feb 9, 1914, when he suffered a paralytic stroke, Captain Bailey had been ill, and confined to his home. After the first, he suffered three other paralytic strokes, each more severe than the proceeding one. On June 16,1915, and on last Thanksgiving day he had paralysis attack him, but he recovered.
The last stroke, which was the immediate cause of death, occurred Sunday morning. Mr. Bailey had been suffering from a slight attack of uremic poisoning, but was not ill enough to go to bed. Early Sunday morning he became unconscious and never rallied. Monday he again became semi-conscious, however, and realized that his end was near.
Born in Jonesboro, Tenn., Jan 9, 1848, Mr. Bailey moved to Decatur when he was 20 years old, and has lived here practically since. He was by occupation a carpenter, and followed his trade for several years.
He was captain of the Decatur police under William W. Mason, police chief for several years. Prior to being captain of police, Mr. Bailey had been a patrolman on the force for several years. In all, he served about 15 years on the police force.
No one who ever knew Mr. Bailey's record as a patrolman and later as a police captain ever questioned his courage. He had not been on the force two weeks when a "crazy Negro" ran amuck with a gun, shooting at everyone in sight. He was cornered in a basement stairway which opened from the street alongside the old Central block, and stood a dense crowd at bay with his loaded revolver, but Bailey went down and got him.
Bailey and several other officers met several suspicious characters in North Water street north of the Wabash railroad, just after a week in which safes in many nearby towns had been blown open. The theory was that the safe blowers had their headquarters in Decatur. When Bailey and the other patrolmen suddenly met two strangers, Bailey asked them who they were and what they were doing. Without replying they opened fire with revolvers.
What the other two officers did never was told, but everybody in Decatur knew what Bailey did. When the smoke cleared away one of the strangers was on the sidewalk, and Bailey was on top of him, wounded by the fire from one of the men's revolvers. Early in the fight a bullet had hit him in the left breast.
The wound staggered him a minute, but he came back, emptying his gun at one of the strangers, who had commenced a retreat. The fellow disappeared around a corner. Bailey started in pursuit of the other man, who was 50 yards in the lead, and running hard. Good luck was on the patrolman's side and the "bad man" tripped and fell. Bailey's revolver had been emptied or he probably would have killed the man. He jumped on the man, poked his revolver in his face, disarmed his, and took him to headquarters. The man proved to be a famous safe blower and was sent to the penitentiary for a long term.
The day after the shooting a strange man called at a physician's office in Sullivan and had a bullet cut from his back. He walked away from the office without giving his name or any explanation. The bullet was the same size used in Bailey's gun.
When the bullet from the safe blower's gun struck him, Bailey's life was saved by an accident. The bullet pierced his clothes, struck the course of the body around to the back. Later it fell from his clothes. Where the bullet struck Bailey, there was a big black bruise and his clothes were powdered burned.
After leaving the police department, Mr. Bailey was in business in Indiana for several years. Then he moved back to Decatur and retired from active life. Since the time that he suffered his first stroke, he and his wife lived with their daughter.
Besides his wife, Josephine, he leaves a son, William F. Bailey of Mattoon, a daughter, Mrs. W.R. Higman of Decatur, as well as one granddaughter. He also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Graham, Mrs. Alice Smith, and Mrs. Samantha Price, and one brother, James Bailey, all of Ray, Colorado.
Mr. Bailey had been a member of the Coeur de Leon lodge No. 17 K. of P., for 29 years. He was also a jovial disposition, even during his affliction, and remained cheerful until his death.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 4 Jan 1916
BAIN, Thomas Taylor
DECATUR SAILOR IS NEAR DEATH
Thomas T. Bain Sick at Great Lakes
(A large portion of this article is unreadable) - Thomas Taylor, _ who is in training at Great Lakes and who was just recovering from a serious operation which he underwent nearly two weeks ago (next several lines are unreadable) - but word came yesterday that he was worse again. He is receiving the best of care at the hospital at the camp. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Bain, and brother, James Bain, Jr., have visited him twice since he has been ill.
Mr. Bain went to Great Lakes three weeks ago and was at the camp only a week before he was taken ill and had the operation. His brother was with him at the time of the operation. Before going into the service Mr. Bain was a machinist at the Wabash. He has five sisters; Mrs. Walter Behrends and Mrs. Clarence Harrish of Decatur; Mrs. Charles Nye of Taylorville; Mrs. Tracy of Peoria and Miss Janie Bain of Decatur.
Decatur Review, 24 Jun 1918
The body of Thomas T. Bain, the Decatur soldier who died Monday afternoon at the Great Lakes naval training station, will arrive in Decatur Wednesday morning. The funeral will be held from the English Lutheran church probalby on Friday. He is the first one of the 20 boys from the church in the service to die.
Decatur Review, 9 Jul 1918
The body of Thomas T. Bain, who died at the Great Lakes naval training station Monday arrived in Decatur Wednesday morning and was taken to Moran's chapel. It will be removed to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Bain, 1661 East Condit street this evening.
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 from the English Lutheran church. Rev. R.G. Catlin will be in charge of the services. Burial will take place in Fairlawn cemetery.
Decatur Review, 10 Jul 1918
BAIR, Charles Wesley
BURIAL OF C.W. BAIR
Services Conducted by Rev. C.F. McKown
Burial in Charge of Dunham Post G.A.R.
From the Daily of Monday - Funeral services over the remains of the late Charles W. Bair were held at the residence, six miles west of the city a 10 oclock Sunday morning. The Rev. C. F. McKown, pastor of the M.E. Church at Harristown, conducted the services at the house. During the service Rev. McKown read the following touching on the life of the deceased.
Charles Wesley Bair was born March 1, 1849. Married to Susan Walker, January 1, 1867. Born of this union 12 children, 11 of whom still survive, one John, having departed this life August 19, 1897. The rest of the children living are Mrs Ella Wray, Frank, Willis, Samuel, Ira, Wis___, Luther, Cora, Emma, Perry and Ida Bair. Mr. Bair departed this life December 17, 1897 aged 55 years, nine months and 16 days.
He was a member of Dunham Post No 141 G. A. R. and served three years during the was in the 106th Illinois Infantry. He was a good citizen and a friendly neighbor and a kind husband and father. After an illness of many weeks he died in peace. A number of members of Dunham Post attended the funeral going out in a sled. The Post furnished the pallbearers and preformed the G.A.R. burial service at the grave. The burial was in the Wyckles cemetery, four mile west of the city. The members of Dunham Post in attendance were Commander W. F. Calhoun, Tom Postwell, acting chaplain, I. N. Martin Sr., George V. Loring, W. C. Martin, Peter Hoffman, R. H. Johnson, D. B. Laud__nad and Florence McCarty.
Decatur Weekly Republican, Decatur, Illinois, Thursday, 23 Dec 1897, pg. 7
Note: Wyckles Cemetery AKA Sharon Cemetery
BAKER, Amzi H. AMZI BAKER IS DEAD
Called Suddenly on Thursday Morning at His Home
WAS AN OLD WABASH MAN
A Man Widely Known and Generally Respected
Amzi H. Baker, the veteran ticket agent of the Wabash railroad at the depot, died very suddenly a few minutes before 10 o'clock Thursday morning, Aug. 17, at his home, 1001 East William Street. His death was caused by neuralgia of the heart. The announcement of his death was a great shook to his many friends all over the city, who were not even aware that he was in poor health. Mr. Baker usually retired shortly after 1 o'clock in the morning, his duties keeping him at the office until that time. He usually 'slept until about 9 o'clock in the morning. Thursday morning he went home from the office at his usual hour and appeared to be in his usual health. He made no complaint and slept until about 7 o'clock. Then he awoke and complained of terrible pains in his chest.
Dr. J. H. Eddy, who lives near by, was summoned and arrived in ten minutes. He gave Mr. Baker some medicine and administered a hypodermic injection. Mr. Baker rested easier after that and about 9 o'clock went back to sleep again. He appeared to sleep real well, but when he awoke, a little before 10 o'clock, he told his wife that he feared those pains were coming back again. Dr. Eddy was summoned again, but Mr. Baker lost consciousness almost immediately and was dead in five minutes and before the doctor arrived.
BORN IN THIS COUNTY
Mr. Baker was born Sept. 9,1830, in Long Creek, near the Antioch church, and lived in Macon county all his life. Until he was 18 years old he remained on the farm with his parents, and then came to Decatur and learned the plasterer's trade. He worked at this until the .war broke out, when he enlisted in Company E, One Hundred and Sixteenth Illinois. He remained with the regiment until it was mustered out three years later.
After the war Mr Baker went to work in the Wabash baggage room and worked there until the St. Louis branch of the road was built, when he accepted a position as train baggage man between St. Louis and Decatur. He left that position to become ticket agent at the depot, which he has held for over fifteen years. He was probably the oldest man in the employ of the Wabash in Decatur in time service.
Mr. Baker was twice married. His first wife was Miss Anna White, whom he married in March,1857. To this union seven sons were born, all of whom died except Joseph Baker who is now running as passenger brakeman on the Wabash between Decatur and Bluffs. His wife died in May, 1878. In April, 1891, Mr. Baker married, Miss Ella Macmasters, who survives him. Mr. Baker is survived by two brothers and one sister, J.N. Baker of Decatur, J. W. Baker of Gladstone, Ills., and Mrs. Sylvester C. Davis of Long Creek. He also leaves a grandson, Walter Neal Baker, who resides with his grandmother, Mrs. Gates, on South Water Street.
Mr. Baker was a member of Macon lodge, No. 8, and Macon chapter. No. 21, Masons and of Dunham Post. 141, G. A. R. He became a member of the First M.E. Church early in life.
HAD MANY STORIES
Mr. Baker was one of the best known men In the city, and had scores of friends. He was a very pleasant man to meet and could tell more interesting stories relating to early railroading in Decatur than any other man in the city. Everybody liked him. 'He was always kind and courteous in a position where a mans patience is often severely tried. The news of his death is received by all with profound regret. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon, but the time and place will be decided on later.
AS A RAILROAD MAN
Amzi Bake was the oldest in time of service and the best known railroad man n Decatur. For fifteen years in the capacity of depot ticket agent he has perhaps transacted business with more Decatur people than any other man in the city. He thus gained an unusually wide acquaintance. Always courteous and obliging, hundreds will remember him kindly or favors he has done them and the news of his sudden death was a shock to more people than would be that of any other man who could be readily mentioned. He was a model ticket agent. He was a dignified, courteous, genial gentleman. Nobody ever got a discourteous answer at the ticket window. The multitude of petty annoyances that belong to the position of ticket agent never ruffled his temper. Not that he had no temper, for there was no man who could resent an infringement of his rights more promptly. It was the schooling of a gentleman of an earlier generation, which, a railroad official yesterday remarked, is not to 'be found in the present generation.
ALWAYS OBLIGING
As an instance of his readiness to oblige: A young woman came to the window to buy a ticket to a point several hundred miles distant. She discovered when she came to pay for it that she did not have money enough by a dollar or two. She was a stranger to Mr. Baker and did not even live in Decatur. It was impossible for her to communicate with her friends in the limited time before her train left, and it was important for her to continue her journey. Mr. Baker sold her the ticket, making himself responsible for the return trip, and as they always did she repaid the money on the return trip. In only one instance was his confidence betrayed in befriending a man, and then his wrath was so swift and sure that restitution was promptly made.
THIRTY YEARS
Amzi Baker entered the Wabash service in 1869, when he became express messenger on the first passenger train out of St. Louis over the St. Louis branch of the Wabash. He was in the train service several years and then became assistant station baggage man under William Dodson, holding this position seven years. He left the employ of the railroad to become day clerk in the Central hotel. Some months after this a vacancy occurred In the Wabash ticket office and he was appointed assistant to Charles Brown, now of the Brown Manufacturing company, who was there in charge of the office. With Mr. Brown's resignation he became chief in the office, which position he held till the time of his death.
His accuracy in handling the details of the office throughout this long period, or his uprightness in dealing with the company and the public, have never been brought into question. The company will miss a faithful servant and the traveling public a friend.
The Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois, Friday, 18 Aug 1899, pg. 3
BAKER, Blanche
Decatur Woman Killed in Collision Near Joliet
Miss Blanche Baker Meets Instant Death in Collision
CARS MEET HEAD-ON
Condition of Two Others in Car Regarded as Critical
Miss Blanche Baker of Decatur, was instantly killed and her mother and brother were seriously injured Sunday evening at about 8 o'clock in a head-on collision in Route 7 near Joliet.
The mother, Mrs. Etta Baker, 49, owner of the Baker hotel in 150 South Main street, was taken to the Silver Cross hospital in Joliet.
SON ALSO HURT
Her son, Stuart Baker, salesman for the Frede Chevrolet Co., in Decatur, also was taken to the Silver Cross hospital.
BOTH MAY DIE
Mrs. Baker received severe lacerations on the head and body, and general bruises. Stuart Baker's jaw was broken, most of the teeth on one side of his mouth were knocked out and he received deep bruises. He is a former Millikin student.
The body of Miss Baker was taken to a funeral home in Morris. The accident occurred about half-way between Morris and Joliet, specifically 13 miles west of Joliet.
BOTH IN SERIOUS CONDITION
Neither Mrs. Baker nor her son, both of whom were suffering from severe shock early Monday morning was able to account for the accident.
The son, in a half-conscious condition, muttered to nurses in the hospital that "all of a sudden the other car piled into us."
SEEK IDENITITY
Monday morning police of Joliet, were seeking to ascertain the identity of the motorist whose car collided with the Baker machine. He was to be placed under arrest on an open charge pending the conducting of an inquest. He was reported not to be seriously injured, but to have received only cuts and bruises of a minor nature.
Authorities were also awaiting a favorable moment to question both Mrs. Baker and Stuart Baker concerning the cause of the accident. Both were unable to make any sort of a statement Sunday night, and were to be examined by X-ray for internal injuries. Their condition is critical.
The inquest will be delayed pending the outcome of the condition of Mrs. Baker and her son.
ENROUTE TO CHICAGO
Stuart Baker was driving the baker car. It is believed that the Bakers were on the way to Chicago. None of the roomsers in the Baker hotel knew of their plans. The hotel is operated without a room clerk and is more of a rooming house than a hotel.
The collision occurred shortly after darkness had fallen, and while the hard road was crowded with Chicago and other motorists returning home after Sunday afternoon trips.
Passing motorists said the crash might have been caused by bright lights.
MOTORISTS GIVE ASSISTANCE
The damaged cars blockaded the hard road and motorists got out of their cars and gave what assistance they could to the injured persons. Telephone calls were made both to Morris and Joliet and ambulances from both cities responded. A physician who came on one of the emergency calls pronounced Miss Baker dead. She had recieved major internal injuries and was cut severely.
Attendants of the Silver Cross hospital said that Mrs. Baker had not been informed of her daughter's death. When brought into the hospital, Mrs. Baker was unconscious but was revived later.
LIVED IN MT. PULASKI
The Baker family came to Decatur a few months ago from Mt. Pulaski, where they had operated a hotel.
Stuart Baker is well-known among Decatur automobile men and others. He was well known as a careful and experienced driver, and in connection with his selling work for Frede's had frequently demonstrated cars. He is 22 years old.
LEAVES MOTHER, BROTHER
Blance Baker leaves her mother and her brother, and an uncle, Jess Stuart of Mt. Pulaski. Mr. Stuart is proprietor of a restaurant in Mt. Pulaski.
A coroner's inquest into Miss Baker's death is to be held in Morris by the Grundy county coroner.
Funeral arrangements will be made after Mrs. Baker and her son are able to confer with Mr. Stuart and other relatives.
Decatur Evening Herald, Monday Evening, 4 May 1931
BAKER, Blanche, 3:30 Thursday afternoon in Dawson & Wikoff chapel. Burial in Fairlawn.
Decatur Evening Herald, Wednesday Evening, 6 May 1931
LAST RITES THURSDAY FOR JOLIET CRASH VICTIM
Funeral services were Thrusday afternoon in the Dawson & Wikoff chapel for Blanche Baker, who was killed in an auto accident near Joliet Sunday. Her mother, Mrs. Etta Baker, who was injured in the crash, was able to return to Decatur for the services.
Steady improvement is reported in the condition of Stuart Baker, who received a broken jaw and internal injuries in the accident. He is in the Silver Cross hospital, Joliet.
Decatur Evening Herald, Thursday Evening, 7 May 1931
BAKER, Edward Lee
EDWARD L. BAKER KILLED IN FRANCE
FORMER DECATUR SOLDIER MEETS DEATH
Mrs Anna M. Downey, 454 South Water Street, received a message from the war department Thursday stating that her son Edward L. Baker was killed in action in France October 18. He enlisted at Allentown, Pa. and was in an infantry regiment. He was twenty-three years old. He had been in France since last April. His brother, Sergeant William B. Baker, and a half-brother, Everett Downey, are also in France. Another brother, Sergeant Fred L. Baker, is at Fortress Monroe, and another brother and two sisters, Charles L. Baker, Mrs Ralph Chenoweth and Mrs Fred Page, also survive him.
He was a member of Headquarters Fifth brigade, third division, Infantry, and until he went to France was stationed a Camp Greene, Charlotte N. C.
Decatur Review, Decatur, IL, Friday, 29 November 1918, pg. 11
BAKER, Gail Louise
BAKER, Jacob L.
Jacob L Baker died yesterday morning at 7 o'clock at his residence on Johns street, of blood poisoning. The deceased was an industrious carpenter and was forty-six years old. He leaves a wife and two children. Mr Baker wan a member of the Carpenters union and stood well in the estimation of his fellow-workmen He also belonged to Dunham Post No 141 G.A.R. By his thrifty and industrious habit he had accumulated some little property in this city.
Yesterday afternoon the remains were expressed to Salem, for interment. His father was buried there and it was the wish of the family that be should also be laid to rest there. The remains were accompanied from the residence to the depot by members of the Carpenters union and the Grand Army Post. There were no services held here.
The Morning Review, Decatur, IL, Thursday, 31 December 1885, pg. 3.
BAKER, James H.
James H. Baker died at 5.30 Monday afternoon at his home, 1729 East Main Street, aged 62 years. He was born in Columbus, O., Jan. 27, 1847. When a boy he came to Illinois with his uncle, J. R, Race. He was a veteran of the Civil war, a member of company E, One Hundred and Forty-Fifth Infantry. He leaves a wife and one son, a brother, W. B. Baker of Decatur, and a half-brother, William Flagg, of Rantoul. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon from Boiling Springs Church, the cortege leaving the house at 1 o'clock.
The Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Tuesday, 23 Mar 1909, pg. 10
BAKER, Moses Moses Baker died at the home of his son-in-law, C.L. Flack, near Casner at 5:30 p. m. Tuesday, Oct. 26. He was 72 years old and his death was caused more by the infirmities of old age than any other disease. He is survived by four children, Otis and Fillmore Baker, Mrs Smith Wining and Mrs. C. L. Flack. The funeral was held at 2 oclock yesterday afternoon from the residence and the internment was at Long Creek cemetery.
The Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois, Thursday, 28 Oct 1897, pg. 3
BAKER, Newton N.
Died - Mr. Newton N. Baker, one of the oldest settlers of our county, died at his residence in Long Creek township this morning, aged about 70 years. He was the father of Amzi H. Baker and Joseph N. Baker, of this city.
Daily Republican, 27 May 1872
BALCH, Harriet
Mrs. Harriet Balch died of pneumonia Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 12 o'clock noon at her home No. 820 North Monroe street. Mrs. Balch had been ill for a long time and her death was not entirely unexpected. She was born in Chautauqua county, New York, in July 1824. She moved to Ohio in 1834, and thence to Illinois in 1854, where they resided in Piatt county until eight years ago, when she came to this city to reside. In 1856 she was married to Hershaw Balch, who died in the army in 1863, leaving four children, two of whom survive the mother. They are Alfred Balch, of Cerro Gordo, and Miss Mattie E. Balch, of this city. The remains were taken to Cerro Gordo Thursday noon, where the funeral was held and the remains interred in the Peck cemetery.
The Weekly Herald Despatch (Decatur), 4 Feb 1893
BALDRIDGE, Lindall
Lindall, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Baldridge of 1117 St. Louis avenue, died of heart trouble at 3:39 o'clock this morning. He was four months and nine days old. The funeral will be held from the residence on Friday morning. Burial at Greenwood.
Daily Republican (Decatur), 27 Jul 1899
The funeral of Lindwll the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Baldridge was held this forenoon at 9 o'clock from the residence, 1117 St. Louis avenue. The services were conducted by Rev., W.F. Gillmore and the burial was at Greenwood cemetery.
Daily Republican (Decatur), 28 Jul 1899
BALDWIN, Florence Roxcenna (Adams)
BALDWIN, Joseph Leslie
BALL, Elmer O. BALL, Gladys Lucille BALLARD, J.W.The funeral of J.W. Ballard, aged 65 years, who died of consumption on Saturday evening last, at his late residence in the 5th ward, took place from the Centenary U.B. Church on Saturday afternoon in the presence of a large assembly of sympathizing friends. The funeral sermon was delivered by Rev. John V. Potts, pastor of the congregation. Deceased was a Mason, and members of Macon Lodge, No. 8, attended as an organization and conducted the burial services at the grave in Greenwood cemetery. The deceased leaves a wife and one child.
Decatur Weekly Republican, 24 Mar 1881
BANFIELD, BerthaMrs. Bertha Banfield died at 1:15 Tuesday afternoon at the Ed Hill farm west of the city. Her death was caused by quick consumption. She was 23 years old and is survived by a husband and a baby daughter aged 4 months. The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock tomrorrow morning from the family residence and the body will be taken to Tuscola for interment.
The Decatur Review, 12 Oct 1904
BANFIELD, GeorgeGeorge W. Banfield, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Banfield, died at 9 o'clock Monday night at the family residence, 1318 North Oakland avenue. He was only one day old. The body was buried in Boiling Springs cemetery Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 20 Aug 1912
BANNER, Francis Lee BANTON, Oliver
Oliver Banton an old and highly respected citizen of Mt. Zion township, died at the home of his son, Huston Banton, one-half mile north of Mt. Zion Saturday morning October 9 at 7 oclock of a complication of old age, _____. The funeral will be held from the residence this morning at 10 oclock. The Rev. Mr. Cheek of the C.P. church in Mt. Zion officiating. The internment will be at Mt. Zion cemetery.
The Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Sunday, 10 Oct 1897, pg. 7
BARBER, James William
James William Barber of 1810 West Main street died at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at the Decatur and Macon County hospital. He was eighty years old last September. He had been in falling health for more than a year, suffering from complications incident to old age.
Mr. Barber was born In New York state Sept. 4, 1845. He came to Decatur when he was a young man and this has been his home ever since. His wife died here about twelve years ago. He was a veteran of the Civil war and a member of the G.A.R. He was also a member of the Christian church.
He leaves two children, Mrs. May Kistler and Mrs. Hattie Pickle, both of Decatur. There are eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. The body was removed to the Moran & Sons undertaking establishment and prepared for burial.
Decatur Review, Decatur, IL, Wednesday, 4 Nov 1925, pg. 3
BARKER, Everett
JOHNS HILL SCHOOL BOY SLAIN
Everet Barker Found Dying With Bullet in Brain Early Tuesday
Father Says Son, Unable to Sleep, Got Up Shortly After Midnight to Read - Police Seeking Trace of Assailant
Everet Barker, 15, Johns' Hill Junior High school pupil, was found by a Herald carrier, fatally shot at the intersection of Franklin and East Main street about 5 o'clock Tuesday morning. Numerous bruises about his face and body led authorities to believe that he had been beaten before the shooting occurred. The identity of the assailant is not known.
The only article found on his person were a new glass cutter and a safety pin. Near his body a homemade blackjack was found, but no signs of identification were present and he remained unidentified until 9 o'clock Tuesday.
REPORTS TO POLICE
The boy's body was found on the sidewalk of the southwest corner of the intersection. The head was within two feet of the W.H. Grindol & Sons' building, while the feet extended toward the gutter drain of the intersection. Upon discovering the body, Delmar Gibbons, Herald carrier, ran to the corner of Water and Main streets, where a policeman was making his 5 o'clock report.
Moran's ambulance took the boy to St. Mary's hospital, but physicians pronounced him dead when the hospital was reached. Two x-ray examinations failed to reveal the location of the bullet, but a third attempt proved successful about noon Tuesday.
HOME AT MIDNIGHT
"I know that Everet was at home at Midnight Monday, when I came home from work," J.F. Barker, 901 South Franklin street, the boy's father, who is employed as motorman on an Eldorado street car told a Herald reported Tuesday noon. "All of the children were in bed when I came in. About 2 o'clock I heard a noise downstairs and got up to see what was the matter. Everet was up and dressed. he was sitting in the front room reading when I came down."
"I asked him what he was doing and he said that he felt nervous and excited and couldn't sleep so he thought he would read utnil he could go to sleep again. I went back up and went to bed. That is the last time I saw him alive," the father concluded. He explained that the boy was of a nervous disposition and had been out of school Monday because of illness. He saw nothing unusual in the boy's actions, he said.
PLANNED TO HUNT
Allen Barker, a younger brother of Everett, told his mother that Everet and another boy, whose name he did not mention, had talked of going hunting Tuesday morning. When his mother awoke and found the boy gone she supposed that he had followed his plan to go hunting and would be back for breakfast.
She did not mention Everet's absence from home Tuesday morning to his father when he awakened. The father and mother went for a walk, they said, and did not learn of the boy's death until about 10 o'clock when they returned to their home. A neighbor had told them of a telephone call.
FIND BULLET IN BRAIN
A third x-ray picture was taken in St. Mary's hospital about noon Tuesday revealing the bullet lodged in the base of the brain. The bullet appeared to be a 32 calliber slug.
Severe bruises were found on both sides of the boy's face beneath the eyes, and the nose was broken and badly scarred. Scars marked the right hip and the knees of the dead boy. It was at first believed that Everet had received the bruises in falling after he was shot, since he was found lying on his face. The nature and location of the marks, however, make this explanation uncertain, and it is believed, from marks about his mouth, that he received them when beaten before his death.
POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION
Delmer Gibbons, Herald carrier, who discovered the body said that he saw the body on the sidewalk shortly before 5 o'clock Wednesday morning and that he knew from the position in which it was lying that there was something wrong. He delivered a paper to 261 East Main street and then ran west on East Main street across Water where he found a policeman reporting over the call box. The policeman returned with him to the place where the body was found.
Positive identification of the slain boy was made by Verne Hoffman truant officer, who said that Barker and a companion had been absent from school last week. During the time they were away from school they camped out according to Hoffman. Barker's companion was in classes Monday but Barker was not.
Identification of the dead youth was not established until more than four hours after he had been found dying at the corner of East Main and South Franklin streets.
FIND BLACKJACK
The boy was wearing old clothes and a sheepskin vest. Was not wearing underwear. A glass cutter and a safety pin were the only things found in his pockets.
Later Claude Albertz, 1361 South Maffit street, employed on the night shift at Greider's cafe found a homemade black jack near the spot where the boy's body was discovered. The black jack consisted to two strands of window cord looped through a chunk of lead which had been beaten and rolled around the cord. The boy's father said that he did not believe that the black jack belonged to his son. He said that the boy had been working around the house and might have been using the glass cutter but he did not know.
READ IN ROOM
"I was over at Everet's house Monday night until about 10 o'clock," Virgil Stivers, one of Everet's closest companions said Tuesday afternoon. "We played outside because his mother had gone away and didn't want us to muss up the house, but finally we went inside and read. His brother Allen was with us.
"Allen and I stayed down stairs while Everet went upstairs to read. I called up to him to say goodby and ask him if he'd be by for me to go to school this morning. He said that he didn't think he would go to school Tuesday. He said he had been absent Monday and didn't have an excuse.
CAMPED OUT A WEEK
"When Allen came by for me this morning he said that he hadn't seen Everet when he got up this morning."
The Stivers boy and young Barker had played hookey from school last week and had gone camping, Verne Hoffman, truant officer said Tuesday morning. They came back Saturday and Monday Stivers returned to school.
Barker had no known enemies, Stivers said Tuesday afternoon although recently Barker had come to school with his face badly battered. Barker said that he had been hit by an automobile.
FATHER SURPRISED
Barker was a great reader and constantly read adventure magazines. Western stories were his favorite, Stivers said. J.E. Barker, father of the slain boy, went to police headquarters Tuesday morning after he had identified the body in Morans funeral home. He was puzzled over the death of his son and refused to believe that he had been shot. He isisted that the boy had been struck by an automobile.
BLOOD STAINS FRESH
According to Moran ambulance attendants who answered the call Tuesday morning the boy was practically dead when they put him in the ambulance. They sped to the hospital where an examination revealed that the boy was dead.
The shot which struck Barker in the back of the neck caused and internal 'hemmorrhage,' investigation disclosed. Blood on the body had not congealed when the ambulance reached the scene.
SEEK COMPANIONS
The boy's face indicated that he had been severely beaten before he was shot. In addition to the marks such as might have been sustained when he fell, there were cuts and bruises which showed plainly that they were made before the boy fell. In addition there were bruises on the right hip which have not been explained.
Police Tuesday afternoon were attempting to question Barker's companions in an attempt to uncover some new clue which may lead to his assailant.
Decatur Herald, Tuesday Evening, 26 Nov 1929
LINK SLAIN BOY WITH ROBBERY
Companion Confesses He and Barker Were Trying to Rob Store
Proprietor of Gun Store Denies All Knowledge of Killing 15 Years Old School Boy
Confession Substantiated by Third Boy's Story
Everet Barker, 15, who was found dying in East Main and South Franklin streets early Tuesday morning was shot down as he fled after attempting to rob the Walter B. Shyer gun store in East Main street.
COMPANION CONFESSES
Virgil Stivers, 13 years old, Johns Hill Junior High student, Barker's companion in the robbery confessed to police that he and Barker had attempted to rob the gun store Tuesday morning. Stivers said that he was stationed at the corner to East Main and Franklin streets as a lookout while Barker attempted to cut a hoel in the front window of the Shyer store.
"I heard a door open west of where Everet was working. I saw him start (unreadable) the street toward the alley in the rear of Starling's garage I heard several shots fired. I looked back and saw Everett fall just as he was about to turn the corner. I ran home."
In his signed statement, Virgil told Assistant Chief Pound, O.E. Walker, C.T. Allen and Fred Cline that he and Everet had attempted to break into the rear of the store last week but that they had been frightened away by a man with a flashlight and a gun inside the store. He had run home at that time.
IDENTIFIES OWNER
Wednesday afternoon in police headquarters, Virgil told reporters that the man with the flashlight was the same as the man whom police questioned Wednesday morning, indicating Walter Shyer. He did not see tha man who shot Everet and could not describe him to police.
Virgil said in his signed statement that he slept in an automobile in his home until 2 o'clock Tuesday morning when Everet came and awakened him. He said that Everett wanted to get a gun in the window of the Shyer gun store. He went with Everet and was stationed at the corner to keep watch.
SHYER DENIES SHOOTING
Shyer's signed statement said that he was "asleep in the back of the store at 5 o'clock" that he "did not do the shooting" and "did not hear the shots fired". "I did not know anything about a boy being killed until a man who runs the harness store next door told me at 7 o'clock," Mr. Shyer said.
Two shells from a .25 caliber automatic pistol were found by police directly in front of the front door of the Shyer store. The bullet taken from Everet Barker's head was a .25 caliber steel bullet fired by an automatic pistol, police said. When questioned on this point, Shyer denied to police that he had such a gun in his store. A search failed to bring one to light.
NOTICE BY REPORTERS
Herald reporters first noted the marks of a glass cutter on the east window of the gun store Tuesday afternoon and questioned Mr. Shyer about them. He said that the window had been cracked sometime before, and saw no readon to connect the markings with the shooting Tuesday morning.
The scratch on the glass in the window of the Shyer store is a rough semi-circle at the bottom of the window near the center. It is directly in front of a pile of cartridges and would have made a hole large enough to draw a gun through.
Stiver's story was corroborated by that of Vick Mark, an acquaintance of the two boys who was invited to go hunting with them.
PLANNED TO ROB STORE
Victor "Vick" Mark, 17, Wednesday morning told a Herald reporter that Everet Barker and Virgil Stivers, 13 years old school boys had planned to burlarize the Walter B. Shyer gun store, 249 East Main street.
Mark admitted that he was the third boy on the camping trip that Everet Barker and Virgil Stivers took a few weeks ago. He denied however, that he had any connection with the burglary plans although he was present whenthey were made in the Barker home Monday night.
CUT HOLE IN GLASS
"The boys told me that they had attempted to rob the Shyer store last week. They said that they cut a hole in the back window glass and tried to open the window to get in but that someone flashed a light on them and they ran," Vick related Wednesday. The boys had not given up the idea with one failure however.
"Monday night, Virgil and Everet came down where I was and said they wanted to see me so I went to his house. His mother left the house about 8 o'clock (unreadable) around and talked.
PLANNED TO CUT GLASS
"Albert Sunderlik was there for a while but he went home about _ o'clock. I decided to go home about 11 o'clock and Birgil followed me out into the street to talk to me. Everet said he would be out in a minute. Virgil told me that they planned to go hunting Tuesday morning but that Everet needed a gun and they were going down to the gun _ to break in again. (The rest of the paragraph is mostly unreadable.)
NEITHER HAD GUN
According to Vick, the boys planned to steal guns and shells to hunt with Tuesday morning and if they could get more than they needed to sell some of the stuff. He said that neither one of them had a revolver or any gun to take with them on the "job."
Suspicion that Mark might know something concerning the movements of Barker first presented itself _day afternoon. Virgil Stivers was interviewed by a Herald reporter _ had gone to school as usual Tuesday morning and during the interview betrayed no knowledge that his friend had been killed.
ANYTHING FOR A GUN
Upon questioning again, however, Virgil admitted that he had been with Everet when he was shot. He said that he had told police about his part in the burglary when he was grilled early Tuesday evening.
Tuesday afternoon Virgil told The Herald of the Barker boys love for trapping, hunting and guns. He said that Everet was anxious to have a gun of his own and that he 'said he'd give anything for a good gun to hunt with.' John Heinz, 18 years olf friend of Everet also told The Herald of the boys love for guns and related how Everet had attempted to borrow a rifle from him. He said that because the gun was not in good condition he had refused to loan it him. John Chapan and Albert Sunderlik, also friends of Everet's told similar stories.
AROSE EARLY TUESDAY
Allen Barker, Everet's younger brother, told Tuesday morning of Everet's plans to go hunting with an unknown 'friend' that morning. Albert Sunderlik said that Everet had invited him to go hunting with him and when Albert had protested that they had no gun, Everet had said that he would get one.
More than a week ago, _ two boys Everet and Virgil Stivers attempted to enter the gun shop by cutting the glass in the rear door. They were frightened away, however, before they were able to _ _ scratch the glass with the cheap glass cutter that they had.
Carefully laid plans to complete a successful attempt to acquire a bun brought the boys out of bed at an early hour Tuesday morning. According to the agreement Stivers was to go by Everet's house to get him and Everet awakened about 2 o'clock dressed for the street, and sat down to read to bolster up his nerve.
FUNERAL THURSDAY
Funeral services for Everet Barker will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Moran & Sons chapel. The body will not be taken to the Barker home. Friends may call in Moran's after _ Wednesday.
Decatur Herald, Wednesday Evening, 27 Nov 1929
BARNES, Eleanor (Sawyer)
DEATH OF MRS. W.A. BARNES
An Estimable Lady Passes Over the Dark River
The many friends of Mrs. W.A. Barnes were deeply pained on yesterday to learn of the death of that estimable lady. She died at the family residence on North Main street, at four o'clock in the morning, in the sixty-fourth year of her age, of consumption. During the past winter she has been at San Antonio, Texas, her failing health having caused her to go south during the cold season. She failed rapidly during the past few weeks, and Dr. Barnes decided to bring her home. She arrived here on Wednesday noon, accompanied by her daughter, Miss Mollie, and bore the journey without complaint or apparent damage. At a late hour Wednesday night there was a change for the worse and at the hour stated above, she passed out of the lives of her husband and children across the dark river. The deceased left four children - Albert Barnes, of Decatur; Charles N. Barnes, of Boston; Miss Mollie Barnes and Will Barnes, who is absent at a medical college. The deceased was a loving and devoted wife and a fond mother, whose greatest enjoyment was the love and esteem of her familiy and home circle. For many year she has been a member of the Presbyterian church, and her long illness was borne with quiet, christian fortitude. She was honored by a large circle of friends, who extend to the grief-stricken family their sincere sympathy.
OBITUARY
Eleanor Sawyer Barnes was born on November 6th, 1822, in Lebanon county, Pennsylvania, and was a daughter of Hon. John Sawyer. She removed with her family to Dauphin county, that state, and on October 30, 1849, became the wife of Dr. W.A. Barnes, who now survives her. They removed to Montgomery county, Ohio, and from there to Northern Indiana, coming to Decatur in 1853, and since making this city their home. She was a sister of the late Mrs. Michael Elson, Miss Eliza Sawyer and Mrs. Martha Lark, of Millersburg, Pennsylvania. Her surviving brothers are John Sawyer, of Decatur, and Thomas J. Sawyer, of Halfax, Pennsylvania. The deceased also leaves a sister, Mrs. Sarah Young, living near Philadelphia.
The funeral services over the remains of the late Mrs. Wm. A. Barnes were held yesterday afternoon at the family residence on North Main street. Before the appointed hour arrived the house filled with a large number of sorrowing friends and the grief-stricken relatives of the departed. All that was mortal of the true wife, loving mother and respected neighbor rested in a beautiful black casket on which were a number of lovely floral offerings worked into appropriate designs. Music was furnished by a choir composed of Mrs. Conklin, Miss Eyman and Messrs. D.L. Bunn and C.D. Prescott. The services commenced by singing "Asleep in Jesus," after which a scriptural lesson was read by Rev. Prestley. The choir then sang "Abide with Me." Rev. Prestley had for the text of his sermon the 22d verse of the first chapter of Phillipians. "But I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labor; yet what I shall choose I wot not." He paid a tribute full of tender words to the life of the deceased and offered words of deep consolation to the stricken family. At the close of the sermon prayer was offered and the choir sang "Beloved, It is Well." The funeral cortege, which extended over many blocks, took up the march for the quiet city of the dead. At Greenwood cemetery short services were held and the remains were committed to the silent tomb. The pall bearers were Messrs. J.H. Lewis, D.H. Heilman, T.T. Roberts, W.J. Quinlan, Jas. Millikin and W.T. Wells.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 25 Apr 1886
BARNES, Ira Norton
DR. IRA N. BARNES DIES AT 83 YEARS
Fine New England Stock - Lived Long, Useful Life
PROMINENT SURGEON
Went On Sherman's Famous March to the Sea
(Note: Copy of this article is poor quality - portions unreadable, including first two paragraphs.)
LAST ILLNESS
On Sunday morning, Aug. 10, Dr. Barnes sustained a stroke of apoplexy. He was, at that time, being assisted into a chair by his wife. He gave way all of a sudden and fell. Since then he has been bedfast _ in conscious minutes that the end was near. That Sunday he said to his wife that he believed that he was going to die.
Death came very peacefully. Since Friday he has been unconsious and death has been expected hourly. Tuesday night two nurses were at his bedside constantly. It was thought that he would expire before morning, but he lived through the night. At daylight however he showed signs of getting weaker and rapidly sank until 7:45 o'clock when he passed away.
FUNERAL
The funeral will probably be held Friday afternoon. Detailed arrangements have not yet been completed.
HIS LIFE
Dr. Ira N. Barnes was born in Claremont, N.H., Dec. 19, 1929, and was the youngest of five children. His father died when he was four months old. He spent his youth attending school in his native town and at an early age he became a clerk in a drug store.
AT DARTMOUTH
He fitted himself for college at Kim_ _ academy, Meride_, New Hampshire, and entered Dartmouth college in 18_ he he was graduated in 18_. He came from a fine old New England family. He was a classmate of the late Nelson _gley of tariff fame and of Chief Justice Field of the superior court of Massachusetts.
TO DECATUR IN 18_
He first came to Decatur in November, 18_, and passed the following year in the drug business with his brother, the late W.A. Barnes. In 18_8 he received the degree of Master of Arts from Dartmouth college and in the same year attended his first course of medical lectures at Dartmouth, and read medicinde with Drs. _ Crosby and _.R. Peasle_ at Hanover, N.H. He passed the summer in 18_9 in Philadelphia, Pa., attending the clinics in the hospitals and in the autumn of the same year matriculated at the Jefferson Medical college and was graduaged in March 1862. He then located in Decatur and formed a partnership with the late Dr. E.W. Moore for the practice of medicine which continued for 36 years.
IN 116TH
In 1863 he was commissioned as surgeon of the 116th Illinois volunteers which was attached during the whole war to the First brigade, second division, of Sherman's famous Fifteenth Army corps. he served with his regiment at various battles around Vicksburg, Champion Hills and Jackson, Miss., Missionary Ridge, Kenesaw Mountain and Atlanta.
February 22, 1864 he was appointed surgeon in chief of the Second division Fifteenth Army corps on the staff of Brigadier General Morgan L. Smith.
MARCH TO SEA
He was on the famous march to the sea and at the storming of Fort McAllister, Ga., and thence marched through the Carolinas and Virginia to Washington, D.C., where with his regiment he took part in the grand review and was mustered out of the service June 9, 1865, by reason of the close of the war.
He married Diantha _. Sargent of Claremont, N.H., Sept. 2_, 1861, who died May 16, 1879. One son was born, Dr. Lynn M. Barnes, who was graduated from Harvard university in 1896 and Harvard Medical School in 1900, and is now a practitioneer of medicine. In Decatur, July 8, 1886, Dr. Barnes was again married, his second union being with Mary Wilder.
AS A PHYSICIAN
Dr. Barnes was an honored resident of Decatur where he had practiced for so many years, becoming the loved familiy physician in various households. Man's worth in the world is determined by his usefulness - by what he has accomplished for his fellow men - and he is certainly deserving of the greatest honor and regard whose efforts have been of the greatest benefit to his fellow citizens.
Judged by this standard Dr. Barnes may well be accounted one of the distinguished residents of the city for throughout his professional career covering many decades, his labors have been of the most helpful nature. Certainly his life work has been of the greatest practical benefit and the world is better for his having lived.
The Decatur Review, Tuesday, 12 Aug 1913, pg. 8
FUNERAL OF DR. BARNES FRIDAY
Will Be Held at 4 O'clock at the Residence
The funeral of Dr. Ira Barnes will be held Friday afternoon at the family residence corner of West North and College streets. Friends may call at the residence after 10 o'clock Friday morning. The interment will be in Greenwood.
The Decatur Review, Thursday, 14 Aug 1913, pg. 12
BARNES, John A. JOHN A. BARNES FUNERAL
Largely Attended and an Elaborate Ceremony
The funeral of Captain John A. Barnes, late United States consul to Cologne, Germany, was held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the First Baptist church and was largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. S. H. Bowyer, pastor of the church, and were in charge of Ionic lodge, A.F. & A.M. The members of Dunham post. No. 141, G. A. R., and Beaumanolr Commandry Knights Templars attended.
There were many beautiful floral offerings arranged in the church. The American flag in which the casket was wrapped when it reached Decatur was draped behind a mass of lilies, roses and carnations and a collection of palms and other plants. The music was by a choir composed of Mrs. Elizabeth K. Bunn, Miss Lillian Stephens, A. Lindamood and Harry Kepler. The selections giver, were "Oh, City Fair and Beautiful," "Dream of My Soul," and 'Goodnight, Beloved, and Not Fan-well."
The members of the organizations which attended were seated In the front of the church and the rest of the building was crowded. Mr. Bowyer preached an appropriate sermon in the course of which he made reference to the life and character of Mr. Barnes. The profession to Greenwood cemetery was escorted by the Masons, Knights Templars and G.A.R , headed by Goodman's band. The pall bearers were the following members of the Knights Templars: W.H. Starr, O.B. Gorin, Henry Elwood, W.J. Wayne, Cyrus Imboden and W.J. Mcgee. The burial was with Masonic honors.
The Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois, Monday, 23 Apr 1900, pg. 8
BARNES, Rebecca (Kipp)
At 344 South Franklin street, on Sunday, Jan. 30, at 2 p.m., of blood poisoning, Mrs. Rebecca, wife of Henry Barnes, aged 37 years, 9 months and 20 days. Fueral at 10 a.m. to-morrow, from residence, Rev. D.P. Bunn officiating.
Decatur Daily Republican, 31 Jan 1887
BARNES, Will
DR. WILL BARNES, HOSPITAL FOUNDER, DIES
Death Comes Quietly Early Thursday Closing Colorful Career of Veteran Surgeon
Critically Ill for Days
Pneumonia Following Heart Attack Too Much for the Doctor's Fast Ebbing Strength
Dr. Will Barnes died in his home in 500 West Main street at 7:17 o'clock Thursday morning. He was principal founder, sponsor and president of the Decatur and Macon County hospital. He was collector and owner of the largest collection of North American butterflies and moths in the world. As charter member, leader, and for the first 21 years of its existence president of the Decatur Country club, he claimed many social successes.
Dr. Barnes died in his chair in which he had reclined through his illness. He could not lie in bed without suffering a retardation of breathing. With him at the end were his wife, his son, William Barnes, Jr., and his daughter, Mrs. Selim McArthur of Chicago.
Since 1890 a leading physician and surgeon in Decatur, Dr. William Barnes died in his home after having failed in health for the last 10 years. Twice before he had suffered illnessess from which it was feared he would not recover. Always his splendid constitution and strong will power brought him through.
FAILS RAPIDLY
For the last year, he had been failing rapidly. A week ago he appeared in the hospital, barely able to breathe. It was characteristic of him that his last public act was in behalf of the hospital. He issued orders to Mrs. Shannon concerning a board meeting. He could scarcely make himself understood because of his labored breathing. After giving the orders, inspecting the hospital and grounds from his accustomed points of vantage, he went to his home. He never left it again.
Dr. Barnes' family was with him when he died. Suffering from a heart disease, he had contracted the added complications of bronchial pneumonia, the combination of which caused his death. Dr. Barnes had for years predicted his death. He realized the excesses to which he had subjected his body, and often expressed his belief that his life would be cut short. He died at 69 years, active to within the last week of his life.
BORN IN DECATUR
Dr. Barnes was born in Decatur on Sept. 3, 1860. His father, Dr. W.A. Barnes was a pioneer resident. He also, was a prominent physician here. Dr. Will Barnes was graduated from Decatur High School in 1877. He was graduated from Harvard university in 1883, going from there to Harvard Medical school in Boston. He was honor student in the class of 1886 of the medical schoo. His internship was passed in Boston City hospital, where he remained for two years.
Following this practical training he went to Europe where he visited many of the foremost clinics and placed himself under the instruction of the most eminent physicians and surgeons of the Continent. He passed a year studying in the hospital in Vienna, also studying in Munich, Germany, Heidelberg and other centers. In Heidelberg he was assistant to the once celebrated surgeon Czery.
OPENS OFFICE IN 1890
Returning to Decatur in 1890 he opened an office in his home city where he has remained active in his profession. After some time in general practice he turned his attention to surgery. He was for years chief of staff of St. Mary's hospital before the construciton of the Decatur and Macon county hospital in which he was so instrumental.
His ability as a surgeon brought him recognition not only in the Middle West but also in the East. He specialized in transplanting of bone. He was consulting surgeon of the Wabash for years.
Dr. Barnes was married in 1891 to Miss Charlotte Gillett, a daughter of the late John D. Gillett, once known as "cattle king of Illinois." Dr. and Mrs. Barnes had two children, William Barnes, Jr., and Joan Dean Gillette Barnes. He leaves also a sister, Mrs. Mary Stanton, who has been confined in the Decatur and Macon County hospital for the last two years.
Decatur Evening Herald, 1 May 1930
FRIENDS JOIN IN PAYING HOMAGE TO DR. BARNES
Body Lies in State in Family Home in West Main Street
SERVICES IN AFTERNOON
Scores of friends and associates of Dr. Will Barnes filed through his home Friday morning to view the remains of the surgeon, hospital head, scientist, and public worker, who died early Thursday morning. Visiting hours in the homse were from 10 to 12 o'clock, Friday morning.
NURSES VISIT HOME
Student nurses in unifroms were taken in small groups from the Decatur and Macon County hospital to the home of Dr. Will Barnes, 500 West Main street, where they viewed the body of the late hospital president. Nearly all of the students were relieved from duty during the morning so they might visit the home.
SERVICES AT 4
A delegation of students went from the nursing school to the home for the funeral services at 4 o'clock, Friday afternoon. Also the hospital staff, the Decatur Medical society, the alumnae Nurses association, the Graduate Nurses association, and hospital staff nurses were also represented.
Rev. S.A. Macdonnell of the St. John's Episcopal church and Rev. E.W. Clippinger of the First Presbyterian church, will officate.
Decatur Evening Herald, 2 May 1930
BARNETT, Bertha (Goodpasture)
BARNETT, David M.
LIVED IN COUNTY FOR 65 YEARS: D. M. Barnett, Old Resident, Succumbs.
David M. Barnett, retired nursery agent, died at 3 o'clock Thursday morning at the family residence, 1704 North Church street. His death was caused by a complication of disease. He war eighty years old.
Mr. Barnett was born in Pennsylvania Jan. 22, 1835 but had lived in Macon county for the past sixty-five years. He was twice married. His first wife, was Miss Leah Strohm, His second wife was Catherine (Trotter) Bergen.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
He is survived by his wife and the following children, Edward Barnett of Osbornville, Frank Barnett of Decatur, Louis Barnett of Mendota, and four step-children, Mrs. Louis Nauman of Harristown, Hrs H.S. Gebhart, Mrs S. P. Shiebly, and Milton Bergen, all of Decatur. He also leaves three brothers and a sister. G. M. Barnett of California, and Mrs Barbara Stare of Decatur, John Barnett of Kansas and Henry Barnett of California. He was a member of the First United Brethern Church and was well known.
No arrangements have been made for the funeral.
Transcribed by: Peggy Bergen
Obit. in paper 3/25/15 page 14 (assumed to be a Decatur, IL paper)
Mr. David M. Barnett died March 25, 1915 age 79 yr. 2 mo. 3 days, he is interred at Greenwood Cem. in division 2.
BARNETT, Ulysses Grant BARNUM, Thomas J.
ANOTHER VETERAN DIES
Thomas J. Barmum - Served In Forty-Seventh Illinois Volunteer During War
Thomas J. Barnum died at 10:46 Thursday night at the family residence, 1362 North Main street. He was aged sixty-eight years. He came to Decatur six years ago from Gillman, Illinois and this has been his home ever since. He was a member of the First Methodist church of this city.
Mr. Barnum was born at Morton, Tazewell County, March 8, 1848. He was the son of William R, and Mahala Barnum. With his parents he moved to Onargo, Illinois, when he was a little boy. June 30, 1870 at Wateska. He was united in marriage with Miss Emma Reed, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Reed of Onargo. One son and three daughters were born to them, Maude, died in infancy and Mrs. Daisy N. Stough died in maturity. The surviving children are Leroy C. Barnum of Gowrie. Ia, and Mrs. Elsie R. Ohman of Decatur. He also leaves one brother and four sisters, William Calvin Barnum of Canton, Kan., Mrs. Jane Parker of Peoria. Mrs. Luella Hoke of Crescent City, Ill., Mrs. Effle Roberts of Covlne, Cal., and Mrs. Carrie Murphy of Lennox, Ia . He also leaves a granddaughter, Mrs. Ora B. Stough of Decatur.
Mr. Barnum was a member of company B, Forty-seventh infantry enlisting at Peoria and serving through three years of the Civil war. He was a member of Dunham post, 141, O. A. 33. After the close of the war he engaged in farming near Gilman, where he remained until moving to Decatur six years ago.
The funeral will be held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon at the family residence 1362 North Main Street. The services will be conducted by Rev. J. C. Wlllits. The interment will be in Greenwood. Friends may call between 2 and 4 P M.
The Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Friday, 15 Sep 1911, pg. 14
BARNWELL, A.A.
Mr. A.A. Barnwell, a well-known citizen, died at his residence, in the north part of the city, on Tuesday last night. - His disease was pneumonia.
Decatur Review, 2 Mar 1871
BARR, Dr. Theophilus Henderson
Maroa, Ill., 'March 2, - The funeral services of T. H, Barr will be held from the residence at 1:30 p. m. Tuesday. The funeral services will be in charge of Rev. Mr. Montgomery, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, of which Mr. Barr was a member. The interment will be at the Maroa cemetery, in charge of the Masons.
LIFE OF MR. BARR
Theophilus Henderson Barr was born in Jefferson County, Ohio. He was educated at the Franklin College at New Athens, Ohio. He studied medicine and taught school for the meager sum of $60 a quarter. Six years after his first marriage his wife died, proceeded by two of his children. In 1864 he married Miss Elineda J. Hankins in Fayette, County, Ohio, after his return home from, the Civil war, and after a short visit came to Macon county, Ill., and purchased a farm in Friends Creek township. After twenty-eight years of farm life lie moved to Maroa where 'he has spent the remainder of his life.
Mr. Barr was a member of the F. & A. Masons, Order of the Eastern Star and the Grand Army of the Republic. He has been a republican since the party was organized and voted its first candidate for president. At an early age Mr. Barr united with the old Presbyterian Church and remained a faithful worker through his entire life.
The Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Monday, 23 Mar 1908, pg. 1
BARRACKMAN, Hannah
Died - On Monday, December 30, 1878 at her residence in Decatur township, Mrs. Hannah Barrackman, wife of C.J. Barrackman, in the 69th year of her life. Funeral services at the Episcopal church, on Thursday, January 2, 1879 at two o'clock p.m. Friends of the family are invited to attend.
Decatur Review, 1 January 1879
BARTHOLOMEW, Mary A.
DIED IN A BUGGY
A Mother Visits Her Daughter's Grave and is Stricken With Death
Mrs. Mary A. Bartholomew, of 1052 North Morgan street, wife of John W. Bartholomew, the Wabash locomotive engineer, died suddenly Sunday afternoon about 4 o'clock under distressing cirumstances. The lady had been in her usual health and spirits and had taken dinner with her husband and children, with Miss Laura Turner as a guest. It was a pleasant day, and it was proposed that the family should visit the cemetery. An effort was made to get a double rig, so that four could go together, but only a buggy could be obtained. Mrs. Bartholomew and her son, Louis, went to the cemetery in the buggy and the husband and Miss Turner came to Lincoln Square in the street car and walked to Greenwood. When they got to the familiy lot the mother and her son were there, and Mrs. Bartholomew had placed a bouquet of flowers on the grave of her youngest daughter, Jessie, aged 7 years, who died of diptheria January 22 of the present year. Mrs. Bartholomew was deeply affected at the grave and it was noticed that she acted strangely. She became suddenly weak and said as she sat upon the grass "I guess you had better take me home." She was placed in the buggy and the husband got in with her to drive home, Louis and Miss Turner coming up town on foot, all greatly alarmed as to the condition of the lady, who had previously experienced a similar attack, caused by heart trouble. Mr. Bartholomew reached Lincoln Square with his wife and stopped at the Armstrong drug store corner, when he saw that his wife had the pallor of death on her features and was unable to speak. He supported her with one arm and held the lines with the disengaged hand. Just then Charles H. bachrach drove up in his carriage. He saw that something was amiss, and Mr. Bartholomew told him he believed his wife was dying. Mr. Bachrach instantly requested his wife to get out of the carriage and F.B. Mueller took the rig to the barn. Then the Bachrach store door was opened and Mrs. Bartholomwe was removed from the buggy and carried inside to a lounge, but she had expired before leaving the buggy Dr. Cass Chenoweth was with the body when placed upon the lounge, and said that death resulted from hemorrhage or heart failure. Later the family physician, Dr. Ira N. Barnes, who was summoned by telephone, arrived at the store, and soon saw that nothing could be done. The grief-stricken husband sat beside the lounge almost crushed by the blow which had so suddenly come upon him, and near him was his son, Louis, who had hurried from the cemetery to the store. It was known that death resulted from natural cause and an inquest was not held.
The body was removed from the store in one of J.B. Bullard's carriages, and accompanied by the husband and Officers Brockway and Leech, taken to the family residence.
A great crowd had collected at the store and the people lingered for awhile to learn the particulars and express sympathy for the husband and children.
The deceased had been subject to severe attackes since her childhood, and when her cherished daughter, Jessie, died, she had a severe spell which came near ending in death. It was said then that if she ever had a similar attack she could not survive.
The deceased was a native of Green county, Ill., where she was born July 17, 1841. She was married twice. Her first husband was O.L. Yowell, to whom she bore two children - Louis Yowell, of Decatur, and Mrs. R.C. Keyes, of Springfield. On April 13, 1867, she became the wife of John W. Bartholomew, and five children were the issue of the last marriage. The surviving children are Nettie Bartholomew, Charles Bartholomew, the Wabash fireman who lately had an arm broken and is now in the Wabash hospital at Springfield, Edward and Harry Bartholomew.
The time of the funeral has not been fixed. It will be announced to-morrow.
Daily Republican (Decatur), 12 May 1890
BARTLETT, William M.
William M. Bartlett died at 2:30 oclock Wednesday afternoon at his home, 433 East Olive Street. He was sixty-one years old last January. He had been ill for eight months suffering from a complication of diseases, and had been confined in his bed for the last six weeks. Mr. Bartlett was born in Lexington, Kentucky, Jan 8, 1864. He and Miss Mary Smith were married in Shelbyville, Jan 8, 1901. He was a member of the First Christian Church, the Spanish War Veterans and Decatur A_____ Fraternal Order of Eagles. He is survived by his wife and six brothers; J.J, Cecile, Carter, J.G., H. P., and C. P. Bartlett all of Milner, Kentucky and a cousin J. W. Winter of Eatel Springs, Tenn. The funeral will be held at 2:30 oclock Friday afternoon at the Moran & Sons Chapel.
Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Thursday, 16 July 1925, pg. 4
BASHFORTH, Flora (Race)
This forenoon a telegram came from Quincy stating that Mrs. Flora Race Bashforth, wife of J.W. Bashforth, is very low and is not expected to live. Judge Race and his wife passed through the city this afternoon, en route to the bedside of their daughter, from New York. Mr. Bashforth telegraphs that the presence of Dr. Chenoweth will not avail anything. Mrs. B. is beyond the power of physicians to restore her health. here may be a change gor the better, but it is not expected.
Decatur Republican, 23 Sep 1886
DIED IN HER YOUTH
Demise of Mrs. Flora Bashforth at Quincy at 2 O'clock This Morning--Funeral To-Morrow
The following telegram was received at 11 o'clock to-day:
Quincy, Ill., Sept, 23d. - To J.W. Race, Decatur, Ill: Flora Died quietly at 2 a.m. Will be buried here Friday morning. Come. Mrs. J.W. Race
The sad news was not unexpected, as the deceased had been in a sinking condition for several days, Dr. Hatch telegraphing yesterday that the deceased was slowly dying. Mrs. Bashforth, whose maiden name was Flora Race, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Race, had been afflicted with a kidney trouble that completely baffled the skill of Quincy and Decatur physicians. The young wife bore her illness bravely. When she was here a few weeks ago on a visit to her parents, she seemed to mend slowly, but she became stong enough to go home with her husband. Mrs. Bashforth's untimely death will send a feeling of sadness through this community, and the deep sympathy of our people will go out to the bereaved parents and the young husband. The deceased was born in Decatur. Here she was a bright and happy child, brightening her home, and as she grew to womanhood becoming a favotire in social circles, of which she was a bright ornament. On the morning of Dec 12th, 1882, she ecame the wife of J. Walter Bashforth, at St. John's Church, Rev. W.H. Moore performing the ceremony. Soon after the marriage the couple went to Quincy where Mr. Bashforth is the local agent for the Pacific Express Company. Their married life has been one of unalloyed happiness. No sorrow visited them until three or four months ago when the young wife became ill, and since that time she had been losing her strength. Her sufferings ended this morning, and to-morrow she will rest in a grave at Quincy. She leaves no children. Her age was about 27 years.
The parents of the deceased were in New York on Sunday. They started at once for Quincy on learning of the alarming condition of their daughter, but it is doubtful if they reached that city before this morning. The relatives of the family left for Quincy this afternoon to attend the funeral.
Decatur Republican, 30 Sep 1886
The funeral o the late Mrs. J.W. Bashforth was held at the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church at Quincy yesterday, the service being read by the rector Dr. Corbyn. The church was filled with sympathizing friends, and one of the largest funeral corteges ever seen in Quincy followed the remains to Woodland cemetery, where the body was laid to rest. The parents of the deceased were at the funeral; also J.W. Race and wife and Springfield relatives.
The Quincy Whig, of Sept. 23d, contained the following announcement of the death.
OBITUARY
The death of Mrs. Flora Race Bashforth, wife of Mr. J.W. Bashforth, which occurred at 3 o'clock yesterday morning, is a sad event which throws a shadow of gloom over the pathway of her many acquaintances. She had been seriously ill for many weeks, suffering severely, and the grave fears which were entertained of the dissolution of earthly ties are now painfully realized. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Race, of Decatur and four years ago she came as a beautiful bride to our city. She was a highly cultured young lady, the fortunate possessor of many rare accomplishments, and was well fitted to adorn the walks of life. She drew the esteem and admiration of many friends who will hear the tidings of her death with the most unfeigned sorrow. She saw her life in its serious aspects and was an earnest and devout member of the Episcopal church, and her pathway through the shadowy vale was lighted with the rays of hope illuminating the way tot he gates of Paradise.
She was only in the 27th year of her age, and life was surrounded with much to make life comfortable, pleasant and happy. Only those who knew her best can comprehend how much of the truly beautuful faded from earthly vision with the extinction of the vital sparks of life. Her bereaved husband, who is well and favorably in the city, will receive the united sympathy of all our citizens in this time of deep affliction.
Decatur Republican, 30 Sep 1886
BASHFORTH, John Walter
Quincy, Ill., Jan. 14 - John Walter Bashforth died suddenly here at 10 o'clock this morning. He had been sick but three days and his condition was not regarded as serious until four hours before his death. Death resulted from congestion of the brain superinduced by typhoid pneumonia. The arrangements for the funeral have not been completed bu interment will probably be in Quincy. Mr. Bashforth was 44 years of age and had been the agent of the Pacific Express company here since 1879, coming here from Decatur. His first wife was the daughter of Judge Race, of Decatur. In May last he married Miss Williams, of Washington, Kan., who with his mother and sister survive him. Mr. Bashforth had a warm spot in his heart for his Decatur friends.
Daily Republican (Decatur), 14 Jan 1896
J.W. BASHFORTH IS DEAD
He Passed Away in Quincy - Taken Off Suddenly
Several Years Ago He Was A Decatur Express Agent and Married His First Wife Here
This telegram was received in Decatur this forenoon:
Quincy, Ill., Jan 14 - W.R. Bresie, Decatur: Walter Bashforth died suddenly this morning. Will write. Signed: J.C. McConnell
The deceased, J. Walter Bashforth, was personally known and admired by scores of Decatur people. He was a former resident of Decatur, being for many years the local agent for the Pacific and United States Express companies. He was in close touch with all of the business interests of the city, and he moved in the upper circles of society. He married Miss Flora Race daughter of Judge and Mrs. J.R. Race. She died and was buried in Greenwood cemetery, this city.
Since leaving Decatur Mr. Bashforth has served the Pacific express company continuously as agent at Quincy. Not long ago he married a young lady from the state of Kansas. Mr. Bashforth was 44 years old. It is possible that the remains will be brought to Decatur for burial. Judge Race left for Quincy this afternoon.
Daily Republican (Decatur), 14 Jan 1896
On Friday, May 22, the remains of J. Walter Bashforth were removed from their temporary resting place in Quincy, Ill., and were reverently placed by the side of his first wife, Flora Race, in the beautiful cemetery at Decatur. Many friends came from a distance and were joined here by those who had known him in former years. Walter's mother, Mrs. R. Perry, of Griggsville and Mr. Chas. Bashforth of the same place, came in on the same train and were present with Judge Race, Mrs. Race and daughter at the impressive brief service, when the final committal was said by Rev. J.R. Atkin and two hymns sung by kind friends over the sacred spot.
Daily Republican (Decatur), 23 May 1896
BASSLER, John G. Wednesday evening, March 13, at 7 oclock at his residence in Hickory Township, of erysipelas, John G. Bassler, aged 49 years, 11 months and 13 days.
Deceased was a native of Wurttemberg, Germany, coming to this country alone when 13 years of age, and after staying in Chicago a short time went to Ohio, where he went to work on a farm for five years, after which he came to Illinois and enlisted in the 8th Ill. Infantry, Co B, serving honorably three years. After his discharge he returned to Macon County, and in April, 1864 he married Miss Emma Cox, by whom he had seven children, all of whom are living. He has lived on Mrs. F. N. Ewings farm in Hickory Township for 21 years, and also owns a farm in Arkansas. He was an industrious, frugal man and was much respected by his neighbors.
His children are four sons and three daughters, the youngest being a pair of twins - son and daughter- 5 years old. The eldest is a son 22 years of age and all live at home with their mother except a married daughter, Mrs. Wm. Ivens, who resides in the same neighborhood. The funeral occurred at 1 oclock this afternoon, Rev W. I. Berkstresser officiating.
Daily Republican, Decatur, Illinois, Thursday, 21 March 1889, pg. 3
BATCHELDER, Mary T. (Thorndike)
One of Early Settlers of Illini Township
Mrs. Mary T. Batchelder, widow of John J. Batchelder, died at 1 o'clock Wednesday morning at her home, 176 Taylor avenue. She was eighty years old last September. Her death was due to complications incident to old age. She had been gradually failing for the past year and had been confined to her bed for the past five weeks.
Mrs. Batchelder's maiden name was Mary T. Thorndike. She was born in Pittsfield, N.H., Sept. 15, 1838, and was a daughter of John T. and Maria Joy Thorndike. Her early life was spent in Pittsfield and with an aunt in Boston, Mass. She and John J. Batchelder were married Sept. 8, 1868, and they came to Illinois to make their home, being among the early settlers of Illini township. Mr. Batchelder died in 1898. Mrs. Batchelder was well known among the old residents of Macon county and she had many friends. She is survived by four children, Dr. H.M. Batchelder of Sterling, Colo., Mrs. Mary Cowen of Decatur, Mrs. Joseph T. Tucker of Warrensburg and Miss Georgiana J. Batchelder of Decatur. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. M.T. Sanborn, of Laconin, N.H. There are nine grand-daughters and one great-grandson.
Arrangements for the funeral will not be completed until the arrival of the son, Dr. H.M. Batchelder. The interment will be in the Illini cemetery, near Warrensburg.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 12 Mar 1919
BATCHELDER, Nathan S.
Death of Nathan S. Batchelder
On Sunday, a prominent farmer of Macon county, Nathan S. Batchelder, died at his home in Hickory Point township, aged 54 years. The deceased was a native of New Hampshire, and settled in this county 25 years ago. He leaves a wife and nine children. About six weeks ago, Mr. Batchelder, accompanied by his wife, visited the World's Exposition at New Orleans, and on his way home, two weeks ago, he was taken sick on the train. He had long been afflicted with a nervous trouble, and this, in connection with severe neuralgia attacks, was the cause of his death. He was the owner of about 340 acres of land, and leaves property valued at from $50,000 to $60,000.
The funeral will take place from the Congregational church in Illini township, on Wednesday next, at 11 a.m.
Decatur Daily Republican, 16 Mar 1885
Nathan S. Batchelder was born at Deerfield, N.H., October 19, 1830, and died in Hickory township, Macon county, Ill., March 15, 1885. He was therefore in the 55th year of his age. His ancestors were early settlers of his birth place. He was the second son of four children, two of whom with their mother, live in N.H. He was educated in the common school of his native state.
He came to Coles county, Ill. in 1855, and to Decatur the next year. In 1857 he took up his residence in Hickory township, where he remained till his death. In 1861, he was married to Miss Mary Ritchie, who died in 1872, leaving four children. In 1873 he was married to Mrs. Margaret Corman Richards, who with her five children survive him. Mr. Batchelder was a man of good judgment and integrity, and by patient industry has been able to secure a competency for his family. He attended the New Orleans exposition, and was taken ill while there. He was for two weeks under the care of the best physicians of that place. He was brought home two weeks before his death, but for several days after his arrival he was unconscious of his surroundings. He rallied, however, and strong hopes were entertained, of his recovery until Saturday, when he sunk suddenly back into unconsciousness. He passed peacefully away about 1 o'clock on Sunday, the 15th inst.
The funeral took place from the Congregational church in Illini township on Wednesday, March 18, Rev. Slater officiating. Deceased leaves a wife and nine children under 21 years of age. His eldest daughter, a pupil at the Normal University for two years, came home to attend the funeral.
(Suncook, N.H., papers please copy.)
Mrs. Nathan Batchelder, in behalf of herself and family, desires to express her thanks to their many neighbors and friends who so kindly tendered their sympathy and assistance in their hour of bereavement.
Decatur Daily Republican, 20 Mar 1885
BAUER, Edward
Edward Bauer, 81, former employee of the Union Iron works died at 8:48 p.m. Sunday in his home, at 826 East Lawrence St. He had been seriously ill for 10 days. Born in Decatur July 28, 1858, He married Mary Loui Nov 20, 1882. They marked their golden wedding anniversary in 1932. Mrs. Bauer died August 8, 1938. Mr. Bauer retired as a machinist at the Union Iron works about 10 years ago. He leaves two sons, Albert T. Bauer and Philip Bauer, and two daughters. Mrs. Walter Maxwell and Mrs. Albert Hall. all of Decatur. A daughter Mrs. Anthony Wombacher died in 1929. There are 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Lutheran church. The body was removed to the Moran & Sons funeral home where friends may call after 7 p.m. today. It will be taken to the residence at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Services will be conducted at Morans at 1 p.m. Wednesday with burial in Calvary cemetery.
Decatur Herald - Jan. 1, 1940
BAUER, Jacob Of quick consumption at his home, No.436 South Crea Street, at 11:15 p. m. on Saturday, January 28,1888, Jacob Bauer, aged 43 years. The deceased leaves a wife and seven children surviving him. He was a Union ex-soldier having served in the War of the Rebellion as a member of the 9th Illinois Infantry. At the time of his death he was postmaster for the township.
Decatur Daily Republican, Decatur, Illinois, Monday, 30 Jan 1888, pg. 3
The funeral of the late Jacob Bauer, ex-soldier, and postmaster for Decatur township, took place this forenoon, Rev. George Landgraf, of the German Lutheran church, officiating. Comrades of Dunham Post, No. 141 G. A. B., attended the services in a body, and buried the deceased with military honors.
Decatur Daily Republican, Decatur, Illinois, Tuesday, 31 Jan 1888, pg. 3
BAUER, Jacob H.
Jacob H. Bauer, for 26 years, an employee of the Mueller Manufacturing Company, died at his residence, 822 West King street, Thursday afternoon at 1:10 o'clock, after an illness of a long duration. His death was the result of a complication of diseases.
He was born in Decatur, July 14, 1872, being 44 years of age at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Corrine at home and one son, Arthur, also of the home; one sister, Mrs. Barbara Kuckenburg of Ft. Wayne, Indiana and three brothers, John G., Pete and Edward Bauer, all of Decatur.
He was a member of the IOOF lodge No. 65 and was active in the organization while he had health. He was also a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and Modern Woodmen Lodge No. 111. The body was taken to Monson & Wilcox undertaking establishment. The funeral will probably be held Sunday.
The Daily Review, Decatur, ILL, Thursday, 4 Jan 1917, pg. 4
The funeral service of Jacob H. Bauer was held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon at the Monson and Wilcox chapel. The service was conducted by Charles Cooper. There was a large attendance. The members of the Odd Fellows & Moose Lodges attended in a body and the drill teams of the Modern Woodmen acted as escort to the cemetery.
The music was furnished by Miss Carrie Ashton, Mrs. Ed Herman and Mrs. Charles Bobb. The pallbearers were W.H. Pease, Robert Bell, Robert Ballinger, Henry Wood, Joseph Hamilton and H.C. Cameron. The interment was in Fairlawn cemetery.
The Daily Review, Decatur, ILL, Monday, 8 Jan 1917, pg. 4
BAUER, Mary
Mrs. Mary Bauer, 79, a Decatur resident for nearly 60 years, died at 6:40 p.m. yesterday in her home. 826 East Lawrence St. She had been in failing health for several years and was seriously ill for the last eight weeks. Born in Mascoutah, she was the former Mary Loui, daughter of Martin and Mary Ebert Loui. She was married November 20, 1882, in Decatur to Edward Bauer. She leaves besides her husband, two sons Phil and Al T. Bauer, and two daughters, Mrs. Eva Maxwell and Mrs. Minnie Hall, all of Decatur, a brother, Joseph Loui, of Mascoutah, two sisters, Mrs. Charles Wombacher, Mascoutah, and Sister Mary Dorothy of the Ursuline Order of Louisville, KY: 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Bauer was a member of St. James Catholic church and St. Elizabeth's sodality. Requiem high mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Thursday in St. James' Catholic church by Rev. H. J. Schwener. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the residences after 7 p.m. today. Funeral arrangements, are under the direction of Moran & Sons.
Decatur Herald - August 8, 1938
BAUER, Mrs. Philip
Just as the sun was sinking to rest last evening, the soul of Mrs. Philip Bauer took its flight to heaven. She was nearly 74 years of age, had lived in Wheatland township, about three miles southwest of this city for over 30 years and was esteemed and loved by all who knew her for many good deeds and admirable traits of character. She leaves a husband and two sons, one of whom, Henry Bauer, is in business in this city, and Edward Bauer, to mourn her loss. Her funeral will take place Wednesday at 1 p.m. from the residence, Rev. J.L. Cramer of this city conducting the services. The body will be buried in the Salem Church cemetery, four miles southwest of this city.
Decatur Herald - Feb. 17, 1890
BEALL, Jane Newland
Funeral Program for Jane Newland
