Hancock County Historical Society
Carthage, IllinoisSiegfried XIX
Page 136PASSING OF MRS.
ELLA YETTER DAY
OF MAJORVILLEUseful and Beloved In
Her CommunityMrs. Ella Day entered eternal life, Nov. 22, 1934, aged 69 years, 10 months and 25 days.
The summons which called this very useful and greatly beloved woman from her family and friends came after a few days of intense illness. Suddenly seized with pneumonia she was hurriedly removed to the LaHarpe hospital, where skilled medical attention and devoted care failed to arrest the dread malady; and after a few days of suffering and distress she passed to her well earned rest and rich reward.
Ella Yetter was the daughter of Lewis and Martha (Wright) Yetter, worthy pioneers of this community. She was born Dec. 27, 1864, and grew to young womanhood upon the Yetter homestead, now owned and occupied by her one surviving brother, Maurice Yetter, who with the sister, Margaret Nestle of Raytown, Mo., are the only surviving members of this favorably known family.
On Sept. 9, 1880, Ella Yetter was united in marriage to William Day. They established their home upon a farm one and one-half miles south of Fountain Green, where they resided for sixteen years, then moving to the present home near Majorville Church.
Seven children were born to them, two dying in childhood. Surviving are: Mabelle Day Campbell, of Macomb; Rubie Day Hobart, James and Lawrence of this community and Charlie Day of Arnold, Kas. There are also ten grandchildren.
One by one these sons and daughters have left the parental roof tree to establish homes of their own, but with the exception of Charlie, they have all located near, gladdening father and mother by their frequent returns, and by their love and thoughtfulness greatly brightening the way as they journeyed down the western slope.
On Sept. 9, 1930, Mr. and Mrs. Day celebrated their golden wedding. Relatives and friends from far and near, to the number of several hundred, gathered at Majorville to express their esteem for this worthy couple. It was a never-to-be-forgotten day, one long held in happy memory.
The passing of this good woman, which brings such sorrow to her family, also brings great regret to many others. Her lovable traits of character endeared her to those with whom she met and mingled. She impressed them with her uniform kindliness, her ever-ready helpfulness, her gentle courtesy and her evident sincerity of purpose to be and do the right.
Converted many years ago, she has long held membership with the Majorville church, and took her part and place in all church and social activities.
She was an esteemed member of the Royal Neighbor lodge, serving the local order as the highest official, which position she long held ably, faithfully and acceptably. She was a charter member of the Majorville Social Circle.
Hancock County Historical Society
Carthage, IllinoisMisc Red Book
Page 23The Passing of
Mrs. William DayElla F. Day, wife of William Day, of Majorville, passed away Thursday at 10:30 at the LaHarpe hospital after a short illness with pneumonia, aged 69 years.
Funeral services were held at the Majorville church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. H. M. Bloomer of Lincoln, Ill., formerly pastor at the Macomb Methodist Episcopal church, assisted by the Rev. Keith Loveless of Colchester, officiating. Interment was in Majorville cemetery.
Mrs. Day is survived by her husband and the following children: Mrs. Mabel Campbell, 304 West Calhoun street, Macomb; Mrs. Ruby Hobart, of Fountain Green; James L., Joetta; Charles, Arnold, Kas.; and Lawrence of Majorville.
