The Carthage Republican
Carthage, Illinois
Wednesday
August 27, 1952
Page 3
Column 1Silas Conn Dies
At Memorial HospitalAgain the death angel has come and taken one of our dear friends and neighbors.
Silas R. Conn, son of Lorenzo and Margaret Conn, was born in Hancock County near Majorville, on January 31, 1878 and passed away in Memorial Hospital, Carthage, on Thursday afternoon, August 21, 1952, at the age of 74 years, 6 months and 21 days.
On January 3, 1906, he was united in marriage to Alice Parker. To this union one son, Harley Parker Conn, was born. The mother passed away on September 1, 1915.
On February 11, 1918, he was married to Hula Fuller of Webster, who survives with the son, Harley and daughter-in-law and four grandchildren, also the following brothers and sisters; Henry of Everton, Mo.; George of Blandinsville; Charlie of Tennessee; Perry of Quincy; Mrs. Ethel Callihan of Webster and Mrs. Ruby Johnson of Cairo, Missouri, along with several nieces and nephews and a large number of friends. Frank, William and an infant brother are deceased.
Si lived most of his life in Majorville community following the occupation of farmer and carpenter, taking an active part in all affairs until his recent illness, which he bore with great patience, never complaining, a faithful and devoted husband and father, a kind and helpful neighbor has gone to his reward. He has passed beyond our vision to that land of light and love, where he now awaits our coming in the mansioned home above.
Funeral services were held from the Majorville church, Sunday afternoon, August 24 at 2:30 p. m., with Rev. Walter C. Burk, assisted by Rev. Hubert Loudermann, officiating.
The music was in charge of Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Markham.
Pall bearers were: Jabez Beebe, Arda Derry, Clete Mull, Burke Harmon, Harley Parker and Joe Sutton.
The Carthage Republican
Carthage, Illinois
Wednesday
September 3, 1952
Page 6
Column 2--- FTN. GREEN ---
FOUNTAIN GREEN, Sept. 2 ---
This community has been greatly saddened during the past two weeks by at least four deaths of people well known here.
The sudden and tragic death of Clarence Wright and Chellis Hainline in the terrible auto wreck on U. S. Highway 136 some four and one-half miles east of Carthage just two weeks ago was a great shock to everyone. Mr. Miller of Elvaston, who was killed in the same wreck was likewise well known to many in this community. The funerals of all three of these men were attended by large crowds of friends and relatives with many beautiful flowers at each funeral.
Just a few days after the death of the wreck victims, two other men who had spent many years of their lives in this neighborhood passed on, namely Silas Conn of the Majorville vicinity on August 21 and Frank Wright of Macomb, the following day, August 22. Both had been in poor health for some time. Funeral services and interment for both men were held at Majorville with a large number of friends, relatives and former neighbors attending.
We extend sympathy to the families of all of these men who have been called away from their homes in such rapid succession in recent weeks.
