The Carthage Republican
Carthage, Illinois
Wednesday
January 1, 1913
Page 9This community was greatly shocked and saddened by the tragical death of Mrs. Elsie Dunn, which occurred on the evening of Dec. 26, 1912.
Elsie Kimbrough was born Aug. 16, 1882. She was the youngest daughter of Winston and Sarah F. Kimbrough, who resided in East Carthage and of whose family of seven children, the death of Mrs. Dunn leaves five remaining. Mrs. Olive Lennox, of Ponca City, Okla.; Frank and Henry Kimbrough and Mrs. Fannie Beebe of this community and Arch Kimbrough who is now on his way westward and whom it is impossible to locate.
Elsie knew little of a mother's love and care, being left motherless when but two years of age and was entirely orphaned by the death of her father a number of years ago. On July 10, 1904 she was united in marriage to John Dunn of Fountain Green, who survives with the two beautiful boys born to them, Harley, aged 7 and Harry 5.
Elsie was a faithful wife and devoted to her home. Very fond and proud of the dear children who blessed and brightened it. She was a willing and ready helper in time of need and one upon whom the families of her kindred could safely depend when sickness demanded her kind and careful ministry, which was also extended to neighbors and friends at any time when the generous impulses of her heart could be shown in sympathy or active aid.
Elsie was never physically strong and of an excessively nervous temperament. The last few years have marked a gradual decline in her health. Her nervous system being most seriously effected. The alarming nature of her condition was shown in acute suffering and spells of mental depression, best known to those nearest and dearest to her. Feeling she needed more help than human aid could bring she has lately pored over her bible, reading it daily and expressing herself as greatly helped by the habit of prayer. She remarked to a member of the family, "I am trying so hard to be trustful, I am praying so constantly I will with God's help yet win the victory over all things." And thus trusting and believing she seemed greatly comforted.
But the nervous weakness of a lifetime is not easily overcome. The last few months her physical suffering has been at times intense and the grave nature of her condition recognized by her medical counselor. Periods of deep depression, mental gloom and acute pain discouraged and disheartened her greatly and the deplorable tragedy which closed her earthly life probably appeared rational and right to her diseased brain and overwrought mentality. To those who love her so dearly and mourn her so deeply the sympathy of many relatives and friends is extended.
The funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church in Ft. Green Sunday morning at 11 o'clock by Rev. Mr. Shawgo, assisted by Rev. Mr. Gray. Interment in the Ft. Green cemetery. Those attending from a distance were: Henry Mapes and daughter, Mary, from Nauvoo; Frank Mapes and son, Lester, from Ferris; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Stidum from Burnside; Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Dunsworth, Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Houchens, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mosley from Carthage. The floral offering were profuse and beautiful. The pallbearers were six school mates. M. W. B.
