The Carthage Republican
Carthage, Illinois
Wednesday
June 14, 1922
Page 2
Columns 3 & 4Several relatives from here attended a big reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Londrie of Hamilton in honor of their 53rd marriage anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Londrie were former citizens of this community, he being a brother of the late Mrs. Stephen Shipman and uncle of Mrs. Homer Hoyt from whom we get the report of a very happy day in which about eighty relatives and friends took part. Everyone took a well-filled basket and they say the table groaned beneath its weight of good things to eat. The immediate members of Mr. and Mrs. Londrie's family are the one daughter, Mrs. Wm. Harter, who lives next door to her parents; then there were the sons, Henry and Perle and their families, also Howard of Liberty; Oscar and family of Burnside; Alfred and family of Hamilton. Besides these there were present other near relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hoyt and family, Allen and George Shipman of Webster; Walter Shipman and family of Liberty; Mr. and Mrs. John Shipman and son Milton of Keokuk; Mrs. Nannie Edgecomb and son Fred, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hittner of Carthage; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Londrie of Dallas City; Morgan Hoyt and Mrs. Emma Hikus of Colchester. Besides a host of old friends and near neighbors who unite in wishing them many more years of wedded bliss. A substantial gift, a purse of silver was left them as a token of love and good will by the guests. It was a day long to be remembered and will serve as a stimulant to guide the old people through the stony places onto the happy goal at the end of life. "Chat" wishes to add her good will to the long list and hopes for them yet many happy years.
The Carthage Republican
Carthage, Illinois
Wednesday
March 30, 1927
Page 5
Column 1CELEBRATES HIS
87TH BIRTHDAY.John Londrie, of Hamilton, Ill., celebrated his 87th birthday on Wednesday, March 23rd, at his home. There were twenty-two enjoyed an oyster supper with this good man. The evening was spent with music and cards. The guests departed at a late hour wishing Mr. Londrie many more happy returns of the day.
The Hamilton Press
Hamilton, Illinois
Thursday
March 31, 1927
Page 1
Column 1Local Man Celebrates
87th Birthday.Mr. John Londrie, of this city, celebrated his eighty-seventh birthday on Wednesday, March 23, at his home. There were twenty-two relatives and friends, who called upon him and to enjoy an oyster dinner with this good man. The evening was spent with music and cards, and the guests departed at a late hour with their wishes for many more returns of the day.
The Hamilton Press
Hamilton, Illinois
Thursday
November 17, 1927
Page 1
Column 1CIVIL WAR VETERAN
PASSES AWAY AT AGE
OF EIGHTY SEVENServices For John Londrie
Held Monday Afternoon
Burial in OakwoodJohn Londrie was born near Janesville, Muskingdom County, Ohio, March 23, 1840 and passed into eternal rest at his home in Oakwood, Saturday at 11:30 a. m., after several weeks of illness, death being due to heart trouble and other complications. He bore his suffering with such great fortitude that only a few of his friends knew the end was so near.
He was the son of Eli and Christina Londrie and was one of seven children. One sister, Mrs. Minnie Harding, of Hartinger, Kansas is the only surviving member of his family.
In early youth he accepted his Saviour, united with the Methodist Church and was baptized in that faith.
On June 10, 1869 he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Turner of Harrison County, Iowa, and they took up their residence in Kansas, remaining there for about ten years. Later they came to Illinois settling on a farm in Fountain Green. Thirteen years ago last March they moved to their present home.
To this union four sons and two daughters were born. One daughter, Mrs. Florence Harris died in 1901. The mother and children left to mourn are: Howard, Oscar and Alfred and Mrs. Wm. Harter of this city; Pearl of east Carthage; and Henry who resides on the homestead in Ft. Green. There are also 23 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Mr. Londrie was a member of the 118th, Illinois, Inf. and served his country three and one-half years.
A good father and husband, a faithful friend, a true and upright citizen has passed on, having left the world better for his 87 years.
The funeral was held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Harter Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. F. P. Bonnefon of the Methodist Church having charge of the service. The burial was in Oakwood cemetery.
The pall bearers were Dave Miller, of Webster; Grover Ewing, of Burnside; Dave Covert, of Keokuk; Harley Parker, of Tennessee; John Dever and Ernest Harter, of this city.
The Carthage Republican
Carthage, Illinois
Wednesday
November 23, 1927
Page 4PASSING OF JOHN LONDRIE.
John Londrie, a former well known resident of the Joetta neighborhood, but since 1914 a resident of Oakwood, passed away at his home on the 12th inst., aged over 87 years. Mr. Londrie was born in Muskingdom county, Ohio, March 23, 1840, where he grew to manhood.
On June 10, 1869 he was married to Miss Mary Turner, of Harrison county, Iowa, and shortly following they moved to Kansas.
To this union four sons and two daughters were born. One daughter, Mrs. Florence Harris, died in 1901. The mother and children left to mourn are: Howard, Oscar and Alfred and Mrs. Wm. Harter of Hamilton; Pearl of east of Carthage and Henry, who resides on the homestead in Fountain Green. There are also twenty-three grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Following a residence in Kansas of about ten years, the family moved to a farm in Fountain Green township and resided thereon until their removal to Oakwood as stated above.
The funeral was held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Harter, Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. F. P. Bonnefon of the Methodist church having charge of the service. The burial was in Oakwood cemetery. --- Gleaned from the Hamilton Press.
