Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 September 1906 — THE GRIM REAPER. [ARTICLE]

THE GRIM REAPER.

J. F. McColly, Mrs. Lewis Davisson and firs. fl. F. Goble Answer the Death Summons. John F. McColly, whose serious condition from Bright’s disease whs mentioned last week, died at about 9:30 a. m., Saturday morning. He had been in poor health for some time but it was only last week that his condition became so much worse that it was considered hopeless. He lapsed into unconsciousness Thursday and never rallied, nor recognized anyone from that time, passing peacefully away Saturday morning. The funeral was held Sunday at 2:30 p. m., from the residence and was largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. G. H. Clarke of the Christian church; interment in Weston cemetery. Deceased was born in Deleware county, Ind,. July 7, 1859, and at the time of his death was 57 years, 2 months and one day old. He moved with his father, Clark Mccolly, to Jasper couuty in 1869, and had since resided here. For a number of years he lived in Union tp., coming to Rensselaer some years ago and embarking in the grocery business, in which he was still engaged at the time of his death. He was twice married, first to Jennie Braddick, March 21, 1872, and to this union seven children, all still living, were born—Mrs. Clara Coen, Fred McColly, "Mrs. Rosa Yeoman, Mrs. Mattie Kresler, John McColly, Jr., and Misses Floy and Merle McColly. His first wife died in Match, 1894, and he was again married March, 25, 1896, to Mrs Serleda McColly, who died July 19, 1904. He is survived by four brothers and three sisteos—James and Edward - and Mrs. J. E. Alter of Union tp.. Ben and Charles of Chicago Heights, 111., Mrsrf C. D. Hopkins of Rensselaer, and Mrs. G. W. Bayne of Monticello. All the obildren and brothers and sisters were at his bedside when the summons came exoept Mrs. Alter, who was visiting her son Cecil at Salt Lake City, Utah, and Mrs, Yeoman, who had been with him but was at her home in*Union tp. at the time be died. Mr. McColly was a man who was well liked and held the confidence and esteem of his associates and citizens generally. He served several years as a member of the oity council and was a member of that body as well as of the library

board at the time of his death. The world would be better if there were more men like John F. McColly. Peace be to his ashes. Mrs. Hepsabeth Davisson, wife of Lewis Davisson, died at her home on South Weston street at 9 a. m. Wednesday, aged 74 years, 10 months and 21 days. She had been in poor health for the past year, but was about most of the time. Sunday she was taken much worse and complications set in which caused her death. The funeral was held yesterday at 10:30 a. m., from'the M. E. church, Rev. J. C. Parrett, in the absence of Rev. Kindig, conducting the services. Interment was made in Prater cemetery in Barkley tp. Hepsabeth Haynes was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, Nov. 3, 1831. She came to Jasper county, Ind., with her parents in 1852, and on March 27, 1853, was united in marriage to Lewis Davisson, with whom she had lived for over 53 years, and who with seven of the ten children born to them still survive. At the age of 16 years she united with the Methodist church and has since been a consistent Christian, enjoying the esteem of all who knew her. Most of her life had been spent in this county, in Barkley tp., although the family lived for several years in Warren county, and awhile in Carroll county. The surviving children are: Hannah Davisson and Mrs. Mary E. Galbraith of Rensselaer; Geo. W., Amos and Harvey, of Union tp., the latter being the present trustee of Union; Grant Davisson, present trustee of Barkley tp., and Josiah Davisson, of Walker tp. There are also 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. About ten years ago Mr. end Mrs. Davisson moved to Rensselaer, where they have since resided. Mrs. Emily Goble, wife of M. F. Goble, who lately moved here from Fair Oaks, died Friday night, Sept. 7, at her home at the north side of town, from paralysis, with which she was stricken the Wednesday previous. She was 68 years of age and leaves a husband and eight children—among whom are Mrs, Mary Thornton and Miss Ellen Goble of this city. The funeral was held Monday at 2:30 p. m. from the residence, Rev. B. F. FergusoD conducting the services, and interment made in Weston cemetery.