Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 32, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 February 1912 — Francis M. Timmons Died in little River, Kans., Jan. 29. [ARTICLE]

Francis M. Timmons Died in little River, Kans., Jan. 29.

From the Monitor, published at Little River, Kans., is taken the appended obituary of Francis M. Timmons, who lived in Jasper county a number of years ago and who will be remembered, by a. number of our citizens. He was a brother of Mrs. Laura J. Harris, who lives southwest of Reh3 &B]|aer.|He last visited here about six years Ago. The obituary follows: Francis Marion Timmons was born Ostober 29, 1858, in Jasper county, Indiana, and died at his home in Uttle River, Kansas, January 29, 1912, aged 53 years and 3 months. He wa„’ married to Alice A. Lamson March 25, 1879. Seven children wera born to this union; two, Iva May ond John E., died in infancy; nve survive him, three sons and two daughters: Omar J., of Alamosa, Colo., Elmer C., Thomas Marion, 'Mattie 1., and Lela A., of Little River, Kans. Besides his immediate family he leaves an aged mother who was with him at the last, one brother, Morris W., of Kankakee, 111., and one sister, Laura J. Harris, of Rensselaer, Ind. He moved to Kansas family February 23, 1882, and located on a farm south of Little River, where he resided until six years ago, when he moved to Little River and engaged in the banking business, being cashier of the Little River State Bank. Previous to this time he was trustee of UnionSuwnship six years, and held other trusty positions. He was. converted ten years ago in a revival meeting in the Little* River Methodist Episcopal church, held under the pastorate of Rev. J. W. Crouch, assisted by Rev. A. W. Hetrick, and immediately took his place hs a stalwart defender of the Church of Christ, and his last 'words were for her success, He died in full assurance of sins forgiveen. He was beloved by all who knew him. Truly, he rests from his labors and his works do follow him. He was a member In high standing of the Masonic 32d degree order, the knights of Pythias, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Modern Woodmen of America, the Rebekah and Eastern Star orders, the Fraternal “22” elub, and Methodist Brotherhood, all of which pays high tribute to his Memory, and the members attended nis funeral in a body. The funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church at 2 o’clock Wednesday, January 31, by the pastpr, Rev. F. L. Rutledge, and the remains were laid to rest in Bean cemetery. A good man has gone. F. M. Timmons was one of the best men the editor of this paper has ever known. In his demise we suffer the Joss of a near neighbor, a true friend in whom we had perfect confidence. His departure means a great loss to the town and community. He was a prominent and influential business man, and an untiring worker in the church and fraternal orders. He was kindhearted, charitable, and ever ready, willing and anxious to extend the hand of charity, and never stopped to count the cost. He was the champion and defender of suffering .bujnanity, always and everywhere. Tlie-funeral was ono-ofrtheilargest: ever held in Little River. The floral offerings were grand and beautiful. The family have the sympathy of the entire community. i “My ckild was burned terribly about the face, neck and chest. I applied Dr. Thomas’ Eclectic Oil. The pain ceased and the child sank into a restful slumber.” —Mrs. Nancy M. Hanson, Hamburg, N. Y.