A Delicate Blossom
There is a reaper whose name is death
And with his cycle keen
He reaps the bearded grain at a breath
And the flowers that grow between
And this time he chose a little flower in the form of Francine J., one of the twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Coulter of Novesta. She peacefully fell asleep Wednesday morning, March 16, at 4:30, after an illness of seven weeks. The little one had suffered the third attack of pneumonia and tis' thought would have survived had abscess not followed. Francine was a very quiet little child and will be sorely missed in the home and expecially by her twin sister, Florence H., whose disposition is like that of a lark on a May morn. The little sisters always were so happy together until Francine was taken ill. The young parents have they sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement as was attested by the numerous, beautiful floral offerings. The funeral services were conducted at the Church of Christ by Rev. Wm. Richards of the Methodist church of Cass City. Interment in the Novesta cemetery. 3-25-1921

Miss Anna E. Balkwell, aged 47, commercial teacher of Caro high school, died Mar. 20 after an illness of four weeks. The funeral was held from her late residence Wednesday morning and the remains brought to Cass City, her former home, for burial. No sessions were held at the Caro schools Wednesday forenoon. "Miss Balkwell is a sister of Joseph A. Balkwell, highway commissioner of Elkland township. 3-25-1921

Grace Ruth Bearss, The sudden iliness, followed by the early death of Miss Grace R. Bearss at Detroit, came as a severe shock to the young lady's family and friends here. News of her illness reached her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bearss, May 15, and Mrs. Bearss left that evening for Detroit and was with her daughter at the Samaritan hospital until May 18 when her death occurred. Miss Bearss underwent an operation for appendicitis a few days previous to her demise. The remains were brought to Cass City and funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wm. Richards at the family residence Friday afternoon. Burial was made in Elkland cemetery. Grace Ruth Beargs was born in Ellington township on April 8, 1885. For several years, she has been employed in Pontiac and Detroit and for the past five years she has been connected with the Hotel Statler. Here she filled the position of food inspector, a post which involved much responsibility and where she was in charge of a large force of employees of the hotel. Her associates speak of her in words of highest praise. Besides her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bearss, she leaves one sister, Emma, Those from out of town in atten dance at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Win. Wilsie, Elmer Wilsie, Wesley Wilsie and family and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hammond, all of Caro, Mr. and Mrs. Elion Wilsie of Vassar and Mrs. L. Depue of Saginaw. 5-27-1921

George R. Compton died at his home in Elmwood township Tuesday, June 3, of paralysis after four years of suffering. He was born in Ovid, N.Y., Jan. 24, 1847, and continued to reside there until 1882 when he came to this county and settled on the farm where he since lived and died. His wife died Dec. 27, 1917 Four of the five children born to them survive: Mrs. A. E. Karr, Caro; Mrs. John Fournier, Gagetown; Zella of Cass City and Clinton at home. Another daughter, Mrs. Albert Darbee, died in 1904. He was a member of the Baptist church in Ovid, and was highly respected by all who knew him. Funeral services were held at his late home Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Studt, and burial was in Caro cemetery. 6-20-1924

Funeral services for Floyd Raymond Cooke, son of Mrs. Gee. Cosgrove, were conducted on Friday afternoon, May 18, at the Ubly Presbyterian church, by the pastor, Rev. Cornell, and by Rev. Blackmore of Argyle. Interment was made in the Valley cemetery at Ubly. Floyd Raymond Cooke was born Feb. 4, 1911, and departed from this life May 16, 1928, at the age of 17 years, 3 months and 12 days. He was ill four days. Death was due to measles and some unknown complication. Floyd attended the Holbrook school, graduating on June 14, 1926. He alsoattended the Ubly school for three years. He was loved by all who knew him. He leaves his parents, three sisters and five brothers and many other relatives and friends. Those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mrs. Robert Grey and Mrs. Henry Paschke from Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cookeand daughters from Sandusky, Mr. and Mrs. John Knirs and son, Lawrence, and Mr. and Mrs. George Al bright and Henry Wreel, all of Bad Axe, Mr. and Mrs. William Vallance of Gagetown, and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Spencer of Cass City. 5-25-1928

Lou V. Cooper, was born at Augusta, Ontario, on August 14, 1850, and died Aug. 10, 1926. Her childhood and young womanhood were spent in Canada. She came to the states in 1877 and was married the following year to Robert O. Curtis. They settfled in Novesta township, Tuscola Co., Mich., which was their permanent home. Here they labored together and made their struggles. They had a ? for industry, honesty, frugality, possessing Christian faith and character. Though providence left them childless, they were not without children, for they adopted two and cared for others all their days. The husband Robert O. Curtis, passed away in 1921. The foster son, George, died 28 years ago. the remaining adopted child, Joshua, has always remained at home and with his wife and family occupy the old homestead. Besides these, there are ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren and two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Wm. Hough of New York, Mrs. Elizabeth Ragsdale of Prescott, Ont., Samuel Cooper of Oxford, Ont., and James Cooper of Kingston, who are left mourning her departure. She looked into the grim face of death without trembling and without fear. To her death was victory. Relatives and friends from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. James Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cooper of Kingston, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gibbs of Caro, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Reed of Attica, Mr. and Mrs. Theo Schwick of Deerfield, Mrs. Wm. Retherford of Pontiac, Mr. and Mrs. Laurence McLean of Wingham, Ont., Mrs. Phebe Brown and Mrs. Ethel Dockun of Lapeer, Miss Thressa Curtis of Detroit, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Barthel of Royal Oak. 08-20-1926

Mrs. Peter Daugherty, a Novesta township resident for nearly a halfcentury,passed away Sunday afternoon, May 5. Rev. Scott of Port Hope, a former Deford pastor, conducted the funeral service. Burial was made in Novesta cemetery. Miss Kitty Hickey was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on June 11, 1855. She lived with her parents there until she attained the age of 26 years. In 1881, she was united in marriage with Peter Daugherty. They lived in Oakland county for about one year before moving to Novesta township, Tuscola county. To this union one daughter, Mabel, was born. She preceded her mother in death 21 years ago. Mrs. Daugherty was the last of the Hickey family. She passed away May 5, 1929. Those left to mourn their loss are the husband, Peter Daugherty, a son-in-law, Frank Roberts, of Kingston, three grandchildren, Mrs. Wm. Zemke, Ward Roberts of Pontiac, and Miss Marion Plain of Royal Oak and two great grandchildren, William Junior Zemke and Wanda May Roberts, besides other reatives and a host of friends. 5-10-1929

Mrs. Clara Deming passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred T. Burns, 176 Ashland Ave. S., Detroit, on Saturday, February 16, after an illness caused from a stroke and complications. Short funeral services were held at the Burns home Monday evemng at 7:30, Rev. Erwin Bradfield officiating. The W. B. A. of Detroit conducted services. The remains were brought to Cass City Tuesday and services were held at the Presbyterian church at :3:00 p. m. Rev. P. J. Allured, pastor of the church officiated and interment was in Elkland cemetery. The members of the Eastern Star held services at the vault. Clara Ardell Armstrong was born August 25, 1856, at Leesburg, Indiana. On October 18, 1877, she was united in marriage with Daniel P. Deming at Cass City, and made her home here until after Dr. Deming's death which occurred December 20, 1913. After leaving Cass City, Mrs. Deming spent some time in Mobile, Alabama, and with her son, William, at Font Royal, Virginia, but the last ten years she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Burns, in Detroit. She leaves two children, Mrs. Fred T. Burns, of Detroit and William C. Deming of Font Royal, Virginia, one half-brother, John Armstrong, of Leesburg, Indiana, and three halfsisters, Mrs. Janet Stanley of Leesburg, Mrs. Molly Hunter, and Mrs. Hazel Wood of Warsaw, Indiana. Three children preceded the mother in death, Irene, who died in 1882, Margaret in February, 1908, and Ortin in November, 1918. Mrs. Deming was a member of Echo Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, and of Venus Rebekah Lodge, both of Cass City and a member of the Woman's Benefit Association of Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Burns, Mr. and Mrs. George Hudson of Detroit and William C. Deming of Font Royal, Virginia, accompanied the body to Cass City. Several relatives and friends from Car. attended the funeral. 2-22-1929

Daniel Gillies, passed away at his home in Novesta township on Mar. 30, 1921, at the age of 69. He was born at Dunwich, Ont., on May 5, 1851 and was married in 1873 to Christie McDonald at Dresden, Ont. Tow children, Norman and Mary were born to this union. The wife and son passed away in Ontario. Mr. Gillies came to Michigan in 1882. He was a charter member of Loyalty Arbor, A. O. O. G., at Deford. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ Friday, Apr. 1, Rev. Wm. Richards officiating, and interment was made in Novesta cemetery. Mr. Gillies leaves one brother, John, Of Oklahoma and one sister, Mr. Fred McDonald of Dresden, Ont. Those from a distance in attendance at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gillies and daughter, Doris, of Imlay City, Thos. and Bert Gillies of Flint, Mrs. McDonald of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Anker of Gagetown and Peter McDonald of Owendale. 04-08-1921

The remains of Mrs. Geneva Graves were brought to Cass City last Thursday and interment was made in Novesta cemetery. Mrs. Graves death occurred at North Branch on March 15 from intestinal obstruction. 3-15-1921

Dr. James H. Hays, whose death at Enid, Oklahoma, on Nov. 27, was briefly mentioned in the Chronicle last week, was born in the state of Indiana, the son of William S. and Elizabeth Allen Hays. His genealogy goes back to the Revolutionary days, his blood carrying the spirit of patriot dream and ????. Dr. Hays was born with an ambition to lift himself above average levels and he accepted the .responsibility of educating himself from the fifth grade on. If it can be said that any man is self-made, the doctor was worthy of the honor. He was a graduate of a Boys'.Academy, the Nebraska City High School, the Nebraska State Normal, and in 1901 he graduated in medicine from the University of Michigan. In addition to this training, he completed a four years' post-graduate course at Philadelphia and Ann Arbor. While practicing medicine at Cass City, Dr. Hays was prominent in community affairs and for several years served as president of the village and president of the board of education. He with his family, left here in 1916 to locate at Enid, Oklahoma. In that city, he faithfylly followed his profession until his illness, unwirringly molding his life into the lasting appreciation of the many he served. At the time of his decease, he was associated with the Enid Clinic, being a member of this organization from int inception, and was also an officer of the Enid General hospital. To lessen the tension necessarily demanded by his profession, Dr. Hays engaged himself in the supervising of the several farms. In this field which offered means of physical and mental recreation, he showed versatility. In 1898 he was united in marriage to Miss Anna McCoy. To this union two children were born, Luvern and James Hampton. Besides his wife, daughter and son, two brothers Will S. and Loyal, form the circle of immediate relatives. The doctor's life attitudes were not only manifest in his professional activies but found embodiment in several organizations serving fraternal and humanitarian needs. 12-13-1929

The remains of Mrs. Linnie Hinman, the first white child born in Columbia Township, were laid to rest at Hickory Island cemetery near Unionville on Nov. 21. Mrs. Hinman passed away at her home in Lansing. Mrs. Hinman was born in Unionville on Feb. 16, 1856. The funeral service was held in the Moravian church in that village. 12-01-1922

Mrs. Floyd T. Hiser passed away early Monday morning at the Morris hospital after a short illness. Mary Anna Biddle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Biddle, was born in Saline Township, Washtenaw County, on July 13, 1892, and moved with her parents to Almer township, Tuscola Co., in 1893. She was a graduate of Caro high school and of Tuscola County Normal and afterwards taught the Thane school. On May 22, 1913, she was united in marriage to Floyd T. Hiser. To this union were born six children, Allen, Thomas, Mita Arlene, Rollo Ward, Harold Hilton and Ilagene Elaine, all at home. She is survived by her husband and six children of Elmwood, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Biddle, of Fairgrove, one brother, Earnest Biddle of Almer township and one sister, Mrs. Mildred White of Detroit. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Cass City Methodist church. Rev. George Hill officiated and burial was in Elmwood cemetery. 12-13-1929

Thelma Margrete Hutchinson, daughter of Ezra and Etta Hutchinson was born near Gagetown Oct. 4, 1924, and departed this life to be with Jesus March 25, 1925. The child was a patient little sufferer unto the end, and will be sadly missed in the home where she was dearly loved. She was a victim of bowel trouble and other ailments, peritonitis setting in. She leaves to mourn their loss, a loving father and mother one brother, two little sisters and other relatives. Funeral services were held at Sunshine church on March 27, Rev. Bostwick officiating and interment made in Elmwood cemetery. 4-3-1925

Geo. H. Jones died August 2, 1922, of acute indigestion at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Harriman, at Kingston, Mich, where he and wife had gone to spend the day, living but 24 hours after the first attack. He was born one mile north and one mile west of Yale, then called Brockway Center, on October 22, 1852, and was 69 years, nine months, and nine days old at the time of his death, the same age his father was when death claimed him. His father, J. D. Jones, was a pioneer lumberman of St. Ctair and Sanilac counties, George being associated with him in that occupation from boyhood and formed a love for a new country. He was united in marriage to M. Matilda Rath in 1878. They went to the northern part of Sanilac county, Evergreen township in the spring preceding the disastrous fire of 1881, where he resided until his death, having never moved from the farm he first settled on. He was one of the pioneers of said township there being only 13 voters there in 1881. There were no roads, no store, succeeded in getting in a store and mill and a post office established at Shabbona. He was appointed post-master holding that position continuously for thirty years, excepting on and nd one-half years, and saw it grow from a little office ih his house to an office with four carriers. He was always foremost in the things that would be a benefit to the township and community in which he lived. He will be remembered as an honorable citizen. He is gone but not forgotten. He was buried under the auspices of the order he loved, the F. & A.M. He leaves to mourn his demise his wife, daughter, Nellie, of Kingston, one son, J. D., residing at the homestead, one sister, Mrs. M. J. Nicholson of Illinois. Two children preceded him to the Great Beyond. He was laid to rest in Elkland cemetry with every token of respect due an honorable pioneer. 08-18-1922

Miss Velma Kehoe, 13 year oid daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kehoe of this place, passed away at their farm home four miles south and onehalf mile east, Saturday morning at ten o'clock after the short illness of a day. Velma Jennylin Kehoe was born Feb. 27, 1914, at Ellington. She has spent most of her life in or near Cass City and attended the Cass City school. Velma was sick all day Friday but was not thought serious. She with another sister and two brothers were staying at the farm during the illness of their father, who was badly hurt, having four ribs broken in an auto accident last week. The mother was caring for the father at their home ,in town. When the brother came into the house to see how she was, he found her dead. There are left to mourn beside her parents, four sisters, two brothers and one half-brother, Thelma, Zelma, Delma, Zelpha May, Woodrow, Warnie and John. One sister passed away eight years ago. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the home, Rev. Newberry officiating. Young ladies of the Baptist church sang and boys of the neighborhood acted as pall bearers. Mr. and Mrs. Gideon Dickinson of Fairgrove and Mrs. Lottie Conners of Caseville attended the funeral. 7-8-1927

William Leach, 64, well-known resident of Shabbona and Evergreen township for the past 29 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. Vanconant, after a prolonged illness of three years. Death occurred on Thursday evening, September 21, due to complications of diseases. The deceased was born at Windham, Ont., April 24, 1858. He was united in marriage February 7, 1888, to Miss Alice Raw. They moved to Shabbona 29 years ago where he followed his trade of blacksmith. Before his illness he was elected treasurer of Evergreen township but was unable to complete the term because of ill health. During the past three years he made his home with his daughter. Mr. Leach was a man who enjoyed a wide circle of friends because of his cheerful and congenial manner. He was friendly and neighborly and his death was a great loss to his many friends. He was a member of the Masonic order and also the Maccabees. The former order had charge of the funeral. He is survived by a widow and two children: Mrs. E. VanConant, Decker; Orville, of Marlette; also one Sister and a brother, who attended the funeral. Mrs. Chas. Almas, Kelvin, Ont., Thomas Leach, Saginaw. The other relatives who attended from a distance were: Samuel Carter, wife and family; William Carter, wife and family; Milton Carter wife and family, Brantford, Ont., Thos. Leach, jr., and wife and Geo, Leach and wife, Saginaw, and Mrs. Fred Smith and family, Cass City. The funeral was held Sunday with short services at the house. and the remains were taken to the Shabbona M. E. church where Rev. Pacey preached the funeral service. The interment was made m Elkland cemetery at Cass City. 10-06-1922

The Death Angel came again to the R. D. Lewis home on Thursday, Dec. 29, at midnight and took Ralph away to the great beyond. Ralph Lewis came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Lewis on Aug. 3, 1876, on the farm, three miles north wnd 1½ miles west, known now as the Justin farm, in Novesta township. He was one of seven children, five of whom died in their earlier years. His father died in January, 1916, and his mother died four years later, in 1920. On July 22, 1908, he was united in marriage to Miss Carrie O'Kelley of Elmer township. They were married at Newberry, Mich., where they were both employed at the hospital. Three years later, they moved to Deford, where he has spent his whole life with the exception of seven years. They have run a general store and postoffice for the past seven years. To this union were born, five children, Alton 18, Leland 16, Marie 8 and Vern 7. Dennis preceded his father in death Sept. 19, 1920, at the age of 6. He leaves to mourn his wife and four children, one sister, Mrs. Abel Koppelberger, of Kingston and a cousin, Mrs. Ella Homer. The remains were laid to rest in Novesta cemetery. Rev. C. Scott officiated at the service. 01-06-1928>/p>

Marie Maxine, the little eight weeks old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Moulton of Wilmot, died Friday morning, March 11, as a result of whooping cough. The funeral services were held Sunday, March 13, at the M. E. church in Wilmot and interment made in the Kingston cemetery. 3-25-1921

Funeral services of the late Mrs. James McGinn were held at the M. P. church at Gagetown on Thursday afternoon last. Her death occurred in Detroit, where she had resided since leaving Gagetown when her husband died on Jan. 12, 1911. Mrs. McGinn came to Gagetown 32 years ago and during her residence here was a member of the M. P. church. Two years after coming to Gagetown, she became totally blind and remained so during the last 30 years of her life. Mrs. McGinn kept in touch with her circle of Gagetown friends through frequent visits here while making her home in Detroit. Lillie Jannette McGinn was born at Bedford, Ohio, on Sept. 12, 1852. In 1871, she was united in marriage with James McGinn of Pt. Hope, Mich. Six children were born to this union. Five survive their parents. They are Lloyd McGinn of Gagetown, Mrs. Chas. H. Spring, Mrs. Chas. Gohman, Chgs. McGinn and Mrs. Lawrence Hahn, all of Detroit. Friends from out of town who attended the funeral here included Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Spring, Chas. McGinn, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hahn, daughter, Vernita and son Jack, and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gohman, all of Detroit, Joseph Kretz of Algonac, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton McGinn and daughter, Dorothy, of Flint, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Davit and Frank Davit of Port Hope 10-8-1926

Lydia Mickle, widow of Dwight Mickle, former residents of this vicinity, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Georger Hodgins, at Toronto, Ontario, February 26, at the age of 86 years. Her remains were brought to Cass City Monday and interred in Novesta cemetery. Those who accompanied the reains to Cass City were Hart Mickle of Chicago, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Snellgrove, of Port Huron 3-5-1926

Arthur Monroe, a former resident of Cass City, died Wednesday February 24, in Detroit of pneumonia. He was 41 years of age. He was buried in Elkland Cemetery Friday. 3-5-1926

Mr. and Mrs. Morton Poladi, who reside on the Clayton Crawford farm in Novesta, are mourning the loss of an infant daughter, Rosie, aged 10 days Funeral services were held Wednesday and burial was made in Novesta cemetery. 3-25-1921

Nedra Jean Moyer, two-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Moyer,(Mabel Seeger) died Wednesday morning at the Woman's hospital in Detroit, from mastoiditis. Funeral services were held at the Moyer home Thursday evening at 8:30 o'clock, Rev. Irwin E. Bradfield officiating. The remains were brought to Cass City Friday and interred in Elkland cemetery. Among the relatives who accompanied the remains to Cass City were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Annis, Mrs. Hazel Faithorn, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Seeger and George Lashnew, all of Detroit. 3-5-1926

Keith, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Retherford, of Deford, passed away Monday evening, May 26, in Herman Keifer Hosptial, Detroit, Michigan, at the age of twenty years, six months and thirteen days. He suffered but eleven days with black small pox. Having attended school in Deford where he graduated, he made a host of friends. Later, at the age of nineteen, he came to Detroit where he was in the employ of the Monroe Calculating Co. for eighteen months, up to the time of his death. Here he proved himself a very efficient, trustworthy and ambitious youth. He was the life of every gathering in his circle of friends, as well as in his home. All who knew him, loved him. A beautiful, clean and intelligent life has gone. He leaves to mourn, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Retherford of Deford, two sisters, and a brother, Mrs. Mark Smith of Ferry, Mrs. E. C. Coleman of Detroit, with whom he made his home and Arleon, who lives with his parents beside a host of friends. Interment was made in Novesta cemetery Tuesday, Nay 27th, at 2:00 p.m. 06-06-1924

Margaret Peddle, one of Michigan's early pioneers, died at her home, 3½ miles west of Cass City on Feb. 17, 1926, in her 84th year. Margaret Fisher was born April 4, 1842, at Stratford, Ontario. At the age of 24, she was united in marriage to Geo/ Peddle. Thirty-eight years ago they, with their family came to Michigan, settling first in Huron county. Nine years later they moved to the present homestead where they resided until death. Mr. Peddle predeceased Mrs. Peddle, his death occurring June 21, 1912. Mrs. Peddle is survived by one brother and two sisters, James and Jessie Fisher and Mrs. T. Hunt of Stratford, Ont., seven children, Geo. and James, who resided with her, Mrs. Millard Fillmore of Hope, Mrs. James Waiters of Royal Oak, Mrs. Edgar Comfort, of Saginaw, John Peddle of Detroit and Jessie Peddle of Stratford, Ont., 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Those present from out of town at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. John Peddle and family of Detroit, Mrs. Edgar Comfort and son of Saginaw, Mr. and Mrs. James Walters and son, Lee, of Royal Oak, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Waiters of Carp, Mr. and Mrs. Mallard FiIlmore and daughter, Neita, of Hope, and State Representative William Waiters of Detroit. The funeral services were held at the farm home on Saturday, Feb. 20, at 2:00 p. m., Roy. Sehnug of the local Presbyterian church officiating. Interment was made at the Williamson cemetery. 2-26-1926

The remains of Lucile Reader, who passed away at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Reader, were brought to Cass City Tuesday afternoon for burial in Elkland cemetery. Lucile was taken ill on Feb. 8 with spinal meningitis and gradually grew worse until Feb. 16 when she passed on. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church in Roseburg Tuesday forenoon. Rev. McClintock officiated. Besides her father and mother, she leaves one brother, Earl, at home, and one sister, Mrs. Leon Thourly of Detroit. Lucile Reader was Born at Roseburg Aug. 1, 1918, and spent her childhood days there, where she leaves a host of friends and loved ones. She was of a sweet and loving disposition and all who knew her loved her. Her friends realize that their loss will be Lucile's gain. Mr. and Mrs. Reader have many friends in this community who wish to extend to them their deepest sympathy in their sad bereavement. 2-22-1929

Earl Leon Reene, was born Sept. 19, 1922, at Oscoda and died in Pontiac Sept. 29, 1923, of tubereuiar meningitis. He was ill only about two weeks and all that was possible was done to relieve his intense suffering, but God called and the weary little sufferer was at rest. He leaves to mourn his loss, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Reene, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Reene, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lockwood: greatgrandmother, Mrs. Lavina Mallory; five aunts, the Misses Mildred, Alta, and Lavina Lockwood and the Misses:Helen and Grace Reene, and one uncle, Cecil Reene, and wife. The body was brought from Pontiac Sunday and funeral services were held at the home of the grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Lockwood, Monday at two o'clock. 10-5-1923

Miss Diantha Rogers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rogers, passed away at her home in Cass City Friday afternoon, May 20, after an illness of pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the family residence Monday afternoon conducted by Roy. Wm. Richards of the Methodist church. Interment was made in Elkland cemetery. Diantha Rogers was born in Greenleaf township, Sanilac county, on April 8, 1895. Eighteen years ago, the family moved to Cass City and here ,she attended school and has since resided. Miss Rogers has been in ill health since she was eight years old and for this reason ,she was not permitted to mingle as freely among her acquaintances as she desired. To those permitted to share her friendship, she exhibited a wonderful patience in ,suffering and they admired her beautiful Christian character. Besides her parents, she leaves two brothers and two sisters, Miss Lillian and John Rogers of Cass City and Warren Rogers and Mrs. Belie Ottaway of Trenton, Mich. Those from a distance in attendance at the funeral were Warren Rogers, Mrs. Belle Ottaway and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bailey, all of Trenton, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Webster of Azalia, Mrs. Chas. Shaler of Milan and Mr. and Mrs. John Hulett of Flint. 5-27-1921

Benjamin Sharp died at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Merriman in Deford on May 13, where he was staying in an effort to recuperate his health which has not been good for some time past. Benjamin Sharp was born June 13, 1861, in Strathroy, Canada, and brought to the United States when but five months old, locating in Lapeer county in the vicinity of Almont where his childhood and young manhood days were spent. He was cared for in childhood by his mother, the father, John Sharp, being in the Civil War of that time. In the spring of 1883 he purchased forty acres of land on section three in township of Kingston, Tuscola County, which made his futrure home. His mother, a widow, kept house for him while he added more acres to his first purchase and he died the owner of a large farm on the said section three in Kingston on Town Line. In 1889, he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Belle Schenck of near Almont, Lapeer county. Six children were the fruit of this union. Five died in infancy. Betsy Gail, now Mrs. Henry Zemke, is the only survivor and resides on the farm home. A little more than one year ago Mrs. Anna Belle SHarp died, there being but one year and tweny days between the passing of husband and wife. Deceased, a large man, could not be classed as a person of orbust health. His passing was sudden and unexpected, which teaches that some vital part of a large frame breaks down prematurely. The writer joined land with deceased for 28 years with only an apology for a line fence and our friendship was not marred, hence I must say a good neighbor has gone. The funeral was held from the M. E. church on 18th and largely attended for deceased might be classed as a pioneer. The number of distant mourners was very many, although his daughter and one sister are the only near surviving kindred. We noticed many old acquaintances from the distance, among whom were Jacob Hildrebrand of Yale and Mrs. Robert Johnson of Pontiac (remembered as Katie Modrey). The remains are buried in Novesta cemetery in family lot where bones of wife and his mother rest. Benjamin Sharp was fittingly borne to the grave by six old neighbors in the life: James D. Funk, George Martin, Jesse Sole, Lewis Retherford, John Retherford and Howard Retherford. "Friend after friend depart, Who has not lost a friend? There is no union here of hearts, That has not here an end." 5-23-1924

Mrs. Benjamin Sharp, aged 58 years two months and 19 days, died at her home in Deford April 27, 1923. Annie Bell Eliza Schenek was born near Al mont, Lapeer county, Mich., Feb. 18, 1865, where she spent childhood days and years of young womanhood. Dec. 27, 1889, she was united in marriage with Benjamin Sharp of Kingston township, Tuscola county, and came to a new farm on section three of said township, where she lived till 1914, when the family moved to the village of Deford where she has since resided. Deceased was not of strong physical structure and her last years must be classed as feeble. She leaves a husband, Benjamin Sharp, and a daughter, Mrs. Gail Sharp-Zemke, of this place and brother William Schenck of ALmont, by consanguinity. Of kindred next in place who attended the funeral are A. D. Schenck of Almont, William Grover, wife and daughter of Almonst, Harrie Schenck of Almont, Mrs. Wm. Wilson of Bad Axe, Mrs. Gayfield of Rochester, Mrs. Omer Bliss of Richmond, Mrs. Fritch of Imlay City. Of kindred more remote were present Hiam Willis and wife and family, Mrs. Yakes and daughter, all of Cass City, Mathew Rumble and wife of Deckerville, Benj. Willis, wife and children of Deckerville, Vern Key of Memphis, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mathews and two daughters, Mrs. Guy Mathews, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mathews and Harold Mathews, all of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Cole and son of Pontiac, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kielitz of Ellington, Mrs. Jane Stephson of Flint and Mrs. William Wood of Kingston township, Mrs. Geo. Christie and son of McGregor, Mrs. Belle Van Dusen of Memphis, Friends from abroad not kindred were William Wood of Kingston, Jacob Hildrebrand of Yale. The funeral was held at M. E. church April 29, and largely attended. Elder Hubbard officiated and remains, were buried in Novesta cemetery. Pallbearers were six old neighbors whom deceased had known since moving to this locality 23 years ago, which strengthens the proverb, "Old friends should never be forgot." 5-11-1923

Elizabeth A. Sherwood was born Dec. 3, 1844, at Norfolk, Conn., and she moved with her parents to Ohio, where she was united in marriage to Henry Sheffer Oct. 8, 1864, in Perryburg. Shortly after their marriage they came to Michiga where they took up a homestead in Tuscola county and endured many hardships of those days. There were eight children born to them of whom six are still living. All of their married life was spent in Michigan, except about three years which they spent in Joliet, Ill., where Mr. Sheffer died Aug. 19, 1910. Then Mrs. Sheffer returned to Michigan and spent her remaining days with her eldest daughter, Mrs. A. C. Best whose home she passed away March 21, 1921, aged 77 years, three months, 14 days. She leaves to mourn her death six children, Mrs. A. C. Best of NorthBranch, Mrs. H. A. Long of Flushing, T. A. Sheffer of Gary, Ind., Mrs. A. A. Predmore of Detroit, J. F. Sheffer of Coleman, Mich., and Mrs. E. F. Huntley of South Haven, 19 grandchildren and two great-grand children. Interment was made in Elkland cemetery Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Sheffer embraced the Christian life and united with the Baptist church while a resident of Illinois. Mrs. Sheffer resided in Cass City for many years and is well known to older residents of the village. Her helpfulness and kindness in times of illness and trouble are deeds that have lingered long in the memories of many families who have benefited through her assistance. Four of the children with members of their families together with other relatives were in attendance at the burial service here Saturday. Two daughters were unable to be present because of illness. 3-25-1921

Eugene Shook, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Catherine Wills, of Gagetown on Sunday, Oct. 7, of cerebral hemorrhage. He was born near Mt. Clemens Oct. 3, 1846.His parents were among the early lighthouse keepers at Pointe aux Barques, Mich. In his infancy he was left an orpah. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the Civil War and was discharged Aug. 7, 1865, at Nashville, Tennessee. He was united in marriage to Miss Fanny Laforge, who preceded him in death four years ago. Sixty years ago, they settled in the wilderness near Reese and cleared up a farm. About 20 years ago, they retired from the farm to their home in Reese. Mr. Shook is survived by three daughters, Catherine Wills of Gagetown, Maude Knight of Akron, Ohio, and Grane Rice of Takoma Park, D.C.; three sons, Ellsworth, George and Floyd of Bay City, several grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and a long list of friends. His frequent visits at the R. Jo. Wills home has made many friends here. Funeral prayer at the Wills farm home Wednesday at one o'clock. Funeral services in the United Brethren Church and interment in the Gilford cemetery. 10-12-1928

Enos Slack Simmons, was born March 20, 1850, in Wilmington, Del. He passed away Tuesday morning, Apr. 19, 1927, at the age of 77 years and 29 days. At the age Of 17 he enlisted in the Civil War and served until he became stricken with the fever, after which he was given an honorable discharge. In 1872 he went to Ontario, Canada, and on August 29, 1874, was united in marriage to Miss Rebecca Wood of Ridgetown, Ont. In October, 1878, they came to Tuseola Co., Mich., and lived on a farm until 1917, when he retired from farming and has since lived in the village of Gagetown. To this union were born six children; four of whom preceded their father in death. Those left to mourn his loss are his wife and two children, Mrs. E. A. Livingston and Wm. H. Simmons, both residing near Gagetown, and a host of relatives and friends. Relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Otis Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stephens and Mrs. Nellie Wood of Chatham, Ont., Mr. and Mrs. Win. Wood of Lemington, Ont., Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wood and Albert Wood of Detroit, Maxine Livingston of Ypsilanti. Mr. Simmons was the last of his parents family to pass away. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Mr. Simmons was a very thrifty man and particular about keeping his permises neat. He has been in poor health for some time. Burial was in the family vault at Hillside cemetery. Funeral was held from the M. P. church Thursday. Rev. Newberry, pastor of the Cass City Baptist church, and Rev. Tamblyn, local M. P. pastor, officiated. 04-29-1927

On Thursday of last week, the Death Angel visited the Alfred Shaw home and took Mrs. Shaw to the great beyond. Mary A. Simons was born in Elgin Co., Ontario, on April 13, 1862, and moved to this country in 1882, with her parents to Lamotte. In 1890 she was united in marriage to Alfred A. Shaw and they lived at Lamotte for a number of years and then moved to California for a year. They returned to live at Wilmot and Caro. For the past eight years, they have resided in Deford. She leaves to mourn an aged husband, two step-daughters, a sister, Mrs. Aselton, of Orion and one brother of Tacoma, Wash. 10-26-1928

David Smith of Jacksogn, a former Caro resident, passed away at the home of his brother, T. H. Smith, of Cass City Wednesday, June 29, of anaemia. Mr. Smith was born June 11, 1870, and lived in Caro many years, moving to Jackson three years ago. Besides his widow, he leaves two brothers, W. D. Smith of Muskegon and T. H. Smith of Cass City and one sister, Mrs. Esie Miller, of Peek. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 2, at the home of his brother, T. H. Smith, and were conducted by Rev. Taylor, pastor of the Baptist church at Caro and burial was in Caro cemetery. Those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Smith of Muskegon, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Miller of Peck; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Miller of Pontiac; Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Jewett of Flint; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Carey of Pine Run; Mr. and Mrs. George Gray of Bay City; Mr. and Mrs. John MacDonald, Mrs. Sarah MacDonald, and Mrs. Wm. Gleason, all of Sandusky. 7-8-1927

Mrs. Margaret Stoddard died Friday, May 18, 1928, at the age of 83 years, one month. She had been ill the past three months, having had a paralytic stroke in February. She was some better for a time and was taken worse about two weeks ago. She was a very cheerful and patient sufferer. Margaret Andrews was born in Warren County, New Jersey, April 19, 1845, and came to Michigan with her parents when she was eight years old and settled in Oakland county. Was united in marriage to Wallace Stoddard on March 4, 1872. They lived in Oakland county 12 years and moved to Huron county in 1884 to reside in Grant township. To this union were born three daughters and one son. One daughter, Laura, preceded her mother in death 32 years ago and her husband preceded her in death eight years ago. She leaves to mourn her loss two daughters, Mrs. Anna Gunsell of Flint and Mrs. Cora Tracy of Lewiston, and one sea, Philip, at home who has lovingly and faithfully taken care of her; also six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, a brother, James Andrews of Grant, besides a host of other relatives and friends who deeply mourn her departure and extend their sympathy to the bereaved family. Mrs. Stoddard was a kind and qiving mother and a good friend and neigh bor to one and all. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Owendale M.E. church. Rev. ?? Townsend and Rev. Myron Karr officiated and interment was made in Grant cemetery. The pallbearers were her son, Philip, son-in-law, Chas. Gunsell, three grandsons, Alvin, Floyd and Harvey Gunsell, and nephew, Cyrus Lown. Among those present from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Gunsell, Mr, and Mrs. Floyd Gunsell, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gunsell and baby, Alvin and Margaret Gunsell of Flint, Elmer Andrews Of Rochester, Mrs. Wesley Burham of Mio, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Polmear of Pontiac, Henry Goodall of Cass City, Mr. and Mrs. Martin McKenzie and James Allen of Cass City and Fred and Cyrus town of Royal Oak. 5-25-1928

June Marie Tedford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Tedford, was born in the Morris hospital at Cass City on Sept. 11, 1929. She passed away on Jan. 13, 1930. She was ill but a few hours. The remains were taken to the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Clark. Rev. Carless spoke comforting words at the funeral service held on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Interment was made in Novesta cemetery. Those left to mourn are the parents, grandparents and 17 uncles and aunts. Those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mrs. Blanch Lamb and little daughter of Toledo, Ohio, Miss Josephine Clark of Pontiac, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Huffman, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Godden and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Honing, all of Almont, Geo. Dowling of Imtay City, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hunt and Mr. and Mrs. A. Hunt, all of Kingston, Wm. Tedford of Sanducky, Mrs. Max Agar of Caro and Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Martin of Colling. 01-24-1930

Wm. Thompson, one of the oldest settlers of Grant township, after a few hours illness, passed away at his home here at 12:30 a. m. on Thursday, June 30, 1921, at the age of 68 years, having died on the date of his birthday. He was born in Scotland June 30, 1853. He came with his father from Scotland when he was tow years old and moved to Grant Township where he and his father homesteaded and cleared a home for themselves. Here he spent the remainder of his life. He packed their provisions on his back from Caseville and Caro when Caro consisted of but two or three small stoers and only footpaths lead to the old homestead. He and his father cleared and worked the old homestead with oxen and mules. He was married to Miss Kate Annis 42 years ago. He leaves to mourn his loss, his widow, nine children, six girls and three boys, Mrs. Steve Wolverton of Pontiac, Mrs. Grace Moshier of Flint, Mrs. Annabelle Eden of Lansing, Walter Thompson of Flint, Mrs. Sarah Eden of Lansing, Mrs. Florence Snay of Grindstone City, Earl of Grand Blanc, Martha Thomp son of Flint, and George, who lives at home; also 17 grandchildren, one brother, Robt. Thompson, of Milford, three sisters, Mrs. Belle Maine of Pontiac, Mrs. Minnie Barnes of Cass City, and Mrs. Ann Stecher of Washington, who was unable to attend the funeral; besides a host of other relatives and friends who deeply mourn and extend their sympathy to the bereaved family. Mr. Thompson was a kind and loving husband and father and a good neighbor to one and all. The floral offerings were large and beautiful. Funeral services were held at the home on Sunday, July 3, Rev. Wilson of Gagetown officiating. Interment was made in Grant cemetery. He was a member of the Gleaners. The pall bearers were alI Gleaners, James Taylor, Edward King, John McCallum, Frank Martin, Chas. Hartsell and Emanuel Duffield. Among those present from a distance were Mr and Mrs. Robert Thompson of Milford, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Thompson and two children, Mrs. Grace Moshier, Miss Martha Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sherman and two children of Flint, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Thompson of Grand Blanc, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Snay and children of Grindstone City, Mrs. Annabelle Eden and children and Mr. and Mrs Henry Eden of Lansing Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Maine of Pontiac, Mr. and Mrs. John Barnes and daughter, Lulu, and granddaughter, Susie of Cass City, Andrew Barnes of Fargo, Mrs. Anna McCrea and son, Georger, and grandchild of Gagetown, Mrs. Ruth Sherman and daughter, Mabel, and Mrs. Carrie Sherman and daughter, Cora, of Ann Arbor. 07-08-1921

Chas. Tuckey, passed away Monday morning, Feb. 22, at five o'clock, at the home of his son-in-law, Win. Tomlinson, three miles northeast of Carp, at the age of 93 years. Mr. Tuckey has made his home with his son, J. D. Tuekey, in Etkland township for the past eight years. Two weeks ago, he went to Carp to visit friends and from there to Saginaw. Saturday, he returned to Carp in his usual health and his death at the Tomlinson home on Monday was very unexpected. The remains were brought to the J. D. Tuekey home here and the funeral service was conducted at that place on Thursday afternoon by Rev. A. G. Newberry. Interment was made in Elkland cemetery. Chas. Tuckey was born in London, Ont., in 1833. On Apr. 10, 1863, he was united in marriage with Katherine Carmiehael. They came to Cass City in 1879, purchasing a farm 1 3/4 miles west of Cass City. Mr. Tuekey also homesteaded land in section 32, Elkland. Mrs. Tuckey passed away on Aug. 16, 1882. In 1888, Mr. Tuckey moved to South Dakota. He resided several years in Washington State. Mr. Tuckey has been unusually active for a man who has passed the four score and ten mark in life. His friends noticed in him that age does not depend upon years, but upon the health and constitution of the individual. He has been as spry as many men 20 years younger in point of years. He leaves one sister, 96 years of age, and one brother, 82 years, both of London, Ont., five children, John Tuckey of Mitchell, S. D., J. D. Tuckey of Case City, Mrs, Sarah Stetson of Nebraska, Mrs. Tens Sample of Florida and Chas. Tuckey of Montana, 19 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and seven great great-grandchildren. Four children preceded the father in death. 2-26-1926

Mrs. Christie M. Watson, relict of Hugh Watson, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Leepla, on Thursday morning, May 26, at the age of 80 years. Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian church Saturday at 2:00 p.m. 05-27-1921

Mrs Hattie Franklin Willsey, wife of supervisor Floyd L. Willsey of Wells township, died at her home Saturday afternoon. She suffered a stroke of paralysis last winter and another one Saturday and died before the arrival of her physician. She was born in Kingston township August 25, 1889 and has always lived in Tuscola county. She was united in marriage with Mr Willsey November 1, 1911, and besides the husband is survived by one daughter, Marjorie, aged 9 years. She also leaves her parents Mr and Mrs B.S. Franklin of Kingston township; one sister, Mrs James Cook of Caro, three brothers, George Franklin of Rochester, Garfield Franklin of Durand, Kenneth Franklin of Kingston. Funeral services were held at his home Tuesday afternoon, Rev. J.T.M. Stephens officiating with burial in East Dayton cemetery. obit 10/15/1926 "Tuscola Co Advertiser", Wells, Tuscola Co, Michigan Judy

Mrs. Lovina E. Wright was born near Stillwell, Illinois, on December 20, 1877. She was Converted at age the of 18, living the life as best she could by the help of God. She was united in marriage to Luke E. Wright on Dec. 22, 1907, moving to Cass City, where she has made her home for 12 years. She was sanctified about five years ago, when inthe Nazarene church first started Cass City, she being one of the charter members of the church. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband and two children, Luke Wright of Strasbourg, Saskatchewan, and a daughter, Mary I. Wright, son, Paul L. Wright, both of Cass City; a sister, Mrs. R. A. Hutchinson of Sutter, Illinois, and a brother, John Markley of Bainseville, Montana. Her mother, father, two sisters and two brothers preceded her in death. 7-26-1929

     

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