Thomas Burton Yetter passed away in the early morning of June 30, 1919, aged 60 years, 1 month and 6 days.

He was the son of Lewis and Martha (Wright) Yetter, respected pioneers of Fountain Green township, where was raised their family of five sons and three daughters, of whom remain, Mrs. Margret Hayford, of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Susie Fortnet [Fortney], of near Kirksville, Mo.; Charles and Morris [Maurice], and Mrs. Ella Day of this community.

The subject of this sketch was born May 24, 1859, and aside from two years in Kansas, has spent his life in and near the place of his birth.  Carefully trained in habits of industry, he early gave promise of the thrift and energy which won for him a worthy place in the world's activities.

On March 24, 1884, Mr. Yetter was united in marriage to Miss Emily McGee of Fountain Green, who survives with the son and daughter born to them, Earl, for some years his father's business partner, and Blanche of Peoria.

His loyalty to his family was expressed in a lavish generosity and in faithful and endearing affection for the devoted wife and children, who so sadly miss and mourn him today.

Mr. Yetter began his mercantile career by a partnership with his father.  His business interests enlisted his best endeavors.  He acquainted himself thoroughly on all subjects bearing upon his line of work.  With abundant energy, backed by a will power, strong to surmount and achieve he gave evidence of an ability which would have won him recognition in the commercial world, had he chosen to develop his talents in a wider sphere of activity, but he preferred to dwell among his people.  At his father's death he enlarged the business and erected a store building which would do credit to any town in the country and branching out along other lines, has held a prominent place in local industries, where his familiar presence will be greatly missed.

Mr. Yetter was a man of fine physique - richly endowed with health and strength, which first showed signs of waning some three years ago, from which time no effort has been spared which might bring a possibility of relief or hope of healing.  Skill and care failing to check his decline, he entered a sanitarium at Kansas City.  This sojourn of some weeks revealed a malady, deep-seated and deadly, from which ultimate recovery could not be expected.  Although not receiving much physical benefit from his stay, he was brought in touch with influences which ripened the seeds of truth sown in his early years by christian parents, and so aroused his spiritual nature that he returned keenly conscious of his duty to his heavenly Father to whom he had committed his interests for time and eternity, and whose word has since been a lamp to his feet and alight unto his pathway.  He gave repeated and positive assurance that his faith and hope were safely anchored within the vail.

Recovering a measure of strength he resumed his accustomed work and it was hoped the ravages of his malady might be stayed.  But the past winter has witnessed a marked decline, followed by conditions which local medical skill recognized as of grav import and gave opinion that Mr. Yetter's days were numbered.

A council of physicians confirmed this verdict.  After a short sojourn in a Macomb hospital, he was removed to his own home, where an unfailing devotion ministered to his needs, and sought by all means possible to lessen the intense agony which has so rapidly decreased his strength.  During those dark days he bore testimony to his complete submission to his heavenly Father's will and entire trust in his love and wisdom.

In spite of a pain-racked body his new found faith and hope filled his heart with joy and gladness as the death shadows deepened about him.  The regret expressed at his departure is tempered with relief in knowing that for him pain and suffering are forever over - and he has entered into that rest for which he daily hoped and prayed.

Rest complete and joy eternal as the ceaseless ages roll, will be found in glad abundance, in the homeland of the soul.

The funeral occurred at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 and the remains were deposited in the mausoleum at Bushnell.

FOUNTAIN GREEN, June 17. -

Relatives and old friends of Mrs. T. B. Yetter, who was a former resident of this place, were grieved to learn of her passing Thursday evening, June 13, at her home in Peoria, after an extended illness.

Emma, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McGee was born in this community, September 6, 1856.  Her mother died when she was very small and she was taken into the home of her aunt, Mrs. John H. Parker and Mr. Parker who cared for her until her marriage to Mr. T. B. Yetter, March 24, 1884, son of Lewis and Martha Wright Yetter of this place.

Shortly after their marriage they went to Kansas, where they remained for about two years. Returning here Mr. Yetter went into the mercantile business which he followed until his death twenty-one years ago this month.

To this union two children, Earl and Blanche were born, both surviving.

Following the death of her husband Mrs. Yetter and Earl went to Peoria where Miss Blanche had employment and where Earl also found work.

Mrs. Yetter was a loving wife and mother and a wonderful home maker, a good neighbor and always ready to help in sickness and sorrow.  Her tempting delacies and her many beautiful flowers finding their way to the sick rooms and to shut-ins, to comfort and cheer their suffering and lonely hours.

She was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church and always did all she could to aid and help in church work.

She has always retained her love for her Fountain Green friends and old home and was so happy for each visit she was permitted to make here.

Short services were held in Peoria, Sunday afternoon at 1:30 and at the mausoleum in Bushnell at 3:00 o'clock.  Those attending from this vicinity were: Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Latherow, Robert and Carolyn, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Yetter, Fay and J.B., Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Hardesty, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Anderson, Mrs. Roy Rich, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Yetter, Mrs. Minnie Mull and Clete, Wm. Day, Sr. and son James, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Day; R. W. Ferris, Miss Frances Ferris, Miss Mary Ferris and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Yetter of Carthage; Mr. and Mrs. Clay McGee of Warsaw and Mr. and Mrs. Chellis McGee of Ft. Madison.

We extend our sympathy to all these dear ones in their sorrow.