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Newton Press Newspaper (Jasper County) July 16, 1890
Surviving besides Mrs. Johns is another daughter, Mrs. George Kennedy, Rockford; four sons Floyd, Polo; Owen, Emmons, Minn.; Ralph, Rockford; and Clarence, Los Angeles; more than 30 grandchildren; and several greatgrandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Herman funeral home. The Rev. C. A. Goss, pastor of Calvary Evangelical United Brethren church, will officiate. Burial will be in Ladies Union cemetery. Friends may call in the funeral home.
"Bill" Peters, as he was familiarly called, was a familiar figure on our streets since the town started and will be missed. He was an active hardworking man, we dare say, the hardest worker in town. In the summer time he was out at daylight doing odd jobs. He did more or less draying all the time and a lot of painting, wood sawing, gardening, and all kinds of jobs. In the obituary furnished us his age is given as 68 years, but according to Edward Weirick's record he was five years older that that. Our business people provided a profusion of flowers for the funeral, which will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Evangelical church, Rev. Park O. Bailey officiating. All of the children are home for the funeral.
He was preceded to the Great Beyond by two children, namely Earl Clifford and Florence Mary. Also five grandchildren grieve the loss of a beloved grandfather. William Peters came to Stockton about thirty-five years ago, being one of its earliest residents. He has seen, and put forth his efforts in making the pioneer village a growing community. At all times he was a most familiar figure on our streets, welcomed by all with a cheery greeting. Never daunted, he always saw a thing through. His friends, neighbors and fellow citizens will no doubt sustain his ever honest dealings. Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.
The letter, written before he left all that was dear to him, was as follows:
Nora - March 6, 1903 Dear wife and relatives and friends: -- I must have rest and if my trusty pistol does not err I will soon have it. I suffer the torments of hell privately. Option deals primary cause. Bury me quietly anywhere under the sun and out of the sight of man. James Pierce
Mr. Pierce was 51 years of age and came to this part of the country from Ohio when he was a boy. He was a son of Mrs. Scanlan of this city and is survived by the widow and seven children. Mrs. Scannell of Lanark, and Mrs. Sullivan of Nora are sisters of the deceased. The deceased was a farmer and resided on the A.B. Meyers farm, two miles from Nora. He formerly lived on the Upton farm. Years ago, while in comfortable circumstances, he speculated on the board of trade and lost everything. Friends started him and he began over. He never forgot his losses and always claimed that he would get his money back as soon as he was financially able to get on the board. He began speculating recently and the decline in wheat proved too great for his resources and he was again ruined. He evidently felt that he was not a success on the board and the thoughts that the savings of years had been swept away unbalanced his mind, which had been affected by bereavement, and caused him to commit the rash act.
The coroner held and inquest Friday and a verdict was returned in accordance with the above facts. The funeral services were held at the late home Sunday morning. The interment took place in the Catholic cemetery in this city. Fortunately the deceased was well insured and the family will be left in fair circumstances.
L. D. Pitcher is dead. Mr. Pitcher died very suddenly Sunday morning at his winter home in Daytona, Fla, the cause of his death being paralytic stroke. He was ill but a few days. His son, Louis Pitcher, manager of the Home Telephone Company received a message of the death of his father that afternoon in Daytona. He will reach that city some time tomorrow. The remains of Mr. Pitcher will be placed in a vault until spring when they will be brought to the city for burial. Mrs. Pitcher's health is such that she cannot make the trip north this winter.
Lester D. Pitcher was the father of the rural telephone system in this part of the state. He was president and originator of the Lee County Telephone system, and originator of the Jo Daviess County telephone system. Mr. Pitcher was born in Lewis county, NY, July 28, 1839, son of Philander and Mary Pitcher. He obtained his elementary education in the common school and when a youth worked on a farm. In 1861 he enlisted in Company I, Fifth New York Heavy Artillery. Later he came to Jo Daviess county and engaged in the mercantile business at a place called Pitcherville in his honor and was afterward appointed postmaster during Lincoln's administration. He came to Lee county in 1871, being then patentee of the Bradley fork, a tool much in use in handling grain without binding but later superseded by the self-binder. Mr. Pitcher sold this implement to jobbers over a territory extending from the New England coast to California and realized a fortune. Later he engaged in the implement and coal trade in Dixon, which he conducted successfully until 1900. In 1896 he inaugurated the County Telephone system, a system covering Lee county and connecting it with other counties and adjoining states. The enterprise proved to be a great success and was much appreciated by residents of the village and rural districts in that territory.
In 1860 he married Harriet Graves, by whom there were three children: R. Evert, at one time mayor of Alma, Neb; Mary, wife of Wm. Peters, Stockton ILL, and Grant W., Galena, ILL. Mr. Pitcher was married to his second wife, Abbie Cramer, in 1871 and to this union there are two children, Bessie E. and Louis A. Mr. Pitcher served in the city council several terms. Was a member of the board of education fifteen years and was a member of the G. A. R. and A. O. W. Through all his residence in Dixon he was a useful member of the community and his passing brings sadness to hosts of friends. Mrs. Wm Peters received a message Sunday, Feb 6, announcing the death of her father, Mr. L. D. Pitcher at his home in Daytona Fla. It came as a great shock to her. Her son Mr. G. W. Pitcher of Galena, ILL is a very successful businessman and General manager of the Jo Daviess Co. Telephone system known as the Pitcher Telephone Co.; his grandson Mr. Roy Peters of this place has been in the employ of the above Co. for the past seven years. R. Evert Pitcher resides at Alma, Neb, where he owns a large farm and also conducts a large jewelry store. The sorrowing family have the sympathy of their many friends in this time of sorrow.
Weston Pulfrey, who fought with the Union forces during the Civil War, joined his commanders on the other shore Saturday. Although past 90, he frequently came to town from his home near Stockton Center and was a familiar figure on the streets. He was sturdy and well preserved but time took it's toll the latter part of the week when he was laid low by a stroke which terminated in his death. The recent death of Jacob Nading and that of Mr. Pulfrey completely wipes out the Civil War Veterans in this section. Weston Pulfrey, son of John and Ann Weston Pulfrey, was born Dec. 4, 1842 at Harlaxton, Lincolnshire, England and passed away at Stockton, Illinois at the ripe old age of 90 years, 9 months and 19 days.
He came to this country when but a boy, first making his home at New Milford, Ill. and later, at the age of 10 years, he came to Stockton and has resided in this community until his death. He enlisted with the 75th Ill. Infantry, Co. H.. Aug.22, 1862 and served faithfully until he was discharged July 5, 1865 at Indianapolis. Mr. Pulfrey was one of the guard of honor over the body of Abraham Lincoln while it lay in state at Springfield following his assassination in April, 1865. He was united in marriage Sept. 26, 1876 to Nellie Eustice. To this marriage was born two children, one daughter, who died in infancy, and one son, Irving W. His wife passed away March 13, 1894 and he was again united in marriage to Amelia Garner, March 22, 1909. He leaves to mourn his departure his widow, one son and 10 Grandchildren and many friends and neighbors. The funeral was held at the Methodist church Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock.
PHILIP PARKIN
, one of the most widely known citizens of Jo Daviess County, was accidentally
run over by a balky team attached to a hay rake on his farm in Thompson township, a few days since, sustaining
injuries which caused his death in a short time. He was a native of Cornwall, England, had resided in that county
a half century, and held the office of police magistrate thirty consecutive years.
MARY LAVINA PETERS
, 94, Stockton's oldest resident, died Tuesday (1 December 1959) in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Blanche Johns. Mrs. Peters was born in Pitcherville, a small settlement north of what is now Stockton. She was the daughter of Lester D. and Harriet A. Graves Pitcher. Her father founded the Pitcher Telephone Co., which served this area in the 19th century. She was married to William Peters May 25, 1881, in Gratiot, Wis. They moved to Stockton soon after it was incorporated as a village in 1887. When U. S. highway 20 was being built at the north edge of Stockton many years ago, Mrs. Peters financed construction of the first service station there and operated the station. She was a charter member of Stockton chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and of Stockton Woman's club; and a member of Capernaum White Shrine and the Progressive Household Science club.
Contributed by Wendy Fjelstad
WILLIAM PETERS
, a well known resident of Stockton, passed away at his home on Benton avenue at about 10 p. m. Saturday. Mr. Peters had been breaking down in health for some time past and had a sever sickness a year ago and at other times, but he was quite well during the summer and fall and did a lot of work gardening, painting and other odd jobs. His illness seemed to be a general breaking down. Heart disease and dropsy developed in a fatal form toward the last and he failed gradually for the past few weeks, to the end.
Contributed by Wendy Fjelstad
WILLIAM FRANCIS PETERS
, was born at Georgetown, Grant county, state of Wisconsin, July 4, 1855. Died at his home, Stockton, Illinois, Feb 23, 1924, age 68 years, 7 months, 19 days. In the year of 1881 on May 25 he was united in marriage to Mary Lavina Pitcher of Pitcherville, Illinois, by the Rev. J. Jefferson of Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife and seven children, namely: Roy Adelbert, of Milwaukee, Wis.; Floyd Lester, of Stockton; Mrs. Roy Johns, of Stockton; Owen W. of Emmons, Minn.; Ralph Richard of Stockton; Mrs. Donald Eadie, of Hanover, Ill; Clarence Burdette, of Stockton.
Contributed by Wendy Fjelstad
JAMES PIERCE
, well known Nora citizen, shot and killed himself Friday morning early. He had been despondent for several weeks but relatives and friends never dreamed that he entertained ideas of suicide. A little son fell into a water tank about a year ago and drowned and that sad accident weighed heavily upon his mind. He never appeared to be the same afterwards. Lately he had been speculating on the board of trade and his losses added to his despondency. The recent decline in the wheat market brought him to the verge of ruin and he decided to end all. He acted very queer all day Thursday. He talked of taking a trip somewhere but did not appear to know just where. He got up during the night, stating that he could not sleep. He went down stairs, dressed and shaved himself, and made every arrangement for the end. He took his time to it. wrote a letter and then laid down on the lounge. He crossed his feet, folded one hand over his breast and placed the muzzle of his pistol back of his ear. He pulled the trigger and it was all over. Apparently he never moved a muscle. His wife heard the report of the pistol and hurried down stairs and found him dead.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert. - Lena Star Newspaper, March 13, 1903, page 1, col. 3
L.D. PITCHER
, a former resident of Pitcherville, and for whom that hamlet was named, died Feb 5 at his winter home in Daytona, Florida, the result of a paralytic stroke. His age is given as 71 years. We understand the remains have been put in a vault and some time early in the spring will be brought to Dixon for interment. The following was taken from the Dixon Evening Telegraph:
Contributed by Wendy Fjelstad - The Stockton News - Feb 16, 1910
SAMPSON POOLEY
- News has been received here of the death of Sampson Pooley, who passed away at hi s home one mile north of the village of Scales Mound at 2 o?clock Wednesday morning. The dece ased had been suffering from a complication of diseases, but the immediate cause of his deat h was pneumonia. Sampson Pooley was born in Cornwall, England, and at the time of his death w as aged about 60 years. He immigrated to this country in 1849. A wife, three sons and one dau ghter survive him. The daughter is married and resides in Kansas, two sons reside in Scales M ound, and the other is a minister in Chicago. The funeral will take place at 1 o?clock Satur day, from the family residence. The interment will be made in the Scales Mound cemetery.
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SARAH (STAHLMAN) PRICE
, 86, wife of Jacob Price of Nora died Sunday afternoon while en route in an ambulance to a hospital in Freeport. She had suffered a heart attack. Formerly Sarah Stahlman, was born in Union County PA and came to IL when a young woman. She is survived by her husband. Burial at Crossroads cemetery near Nora (Cemetery is in Stephenson County) .
Freeport Journal Standard 25 April 1938
SOPHIA (STADEL) PRICE
of Apple River passed away at the Ennis hospital at Shullsburg Wisc. Sunday morning (15 May 1938). She was born in Thomson IL 57 years ago next Monday. She is survived by her husband, one daughter Mrs. Elmer Loewe of Apple River and the following brothers and sisters: William & Paul Stadel, Mrs. J.C. Winters and Mrs. Minnie Baus of Scales Mound; Mrs. H.F. Bastian of Apple River; Edward Stadel of Elizabeth; Charles living at Stockton, Alfred of Schapsville. One brother George precededher. Funeral services will be Tuesday at the home of her sistre Mrs. Minnnie Baus in Scales Mound and at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of that city.
EVALINA AUGUSTA (MORRIS) PULFREY
, was born to Stephan Arnold Douglas Morris and
Maude Evelyne Veronica May Morse in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, Jan. 31, 1885. At an early age she moved with her parents to Inwood, Ia.,
where she lived until her marriage Jan. 30, 1903 to Charles Townsend
Pulfrey of Claremont. She has lived near Claremont since her marriage. She is survived by her husband and nine children; Wallace of Rossford, Ore.; Mrs Leora Thompson of Kelso, Wash.; Charles, Jr. of Claremont;
Phillip of Aberdeen, SD; Mrs Joe Corliss of Hillsboro, Ore.; Mrs. Fred Corliss of Beaverton, Ore.; Pvt. Louis Pulfrey of Drew Field, Fla.;
and Scott of Claremont. One son died in infancy. All the children were here for the funeral except Louis. Burial was at
the Detroit cemetery, Brown county, SD.
Contributed by Linda Harms
IRVIN PULFREY
, better known as "Mose", died at Savanna City hospital at 1:40 a.m. Monday after being hospitalized one day. He had been in poor health for three years and was 66. He was born in Stockton township Aug. 17, 1886, the son of Weston and Nellie Eustice Pulfrey, and married Edith Mae Kipplinger at Freeport Jan. 20, 1909. After farming for a time they lived in Freeport and late in Savanna. She passed away Feb. 7, 1950. His stepmother is Mrs. Amelia Pulfrey. There were 10 children born to Irvin and Edith; edward, Charles, Robert, Ward, Calvin, and Irvin; Nellie, Frances, Ruth and Betty. A sister is deceased. Services took place Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in Hermann funeral home, Rev. R.R. Heidenreich officiating, and interment was at Woodbine cemetery.
Contributed by Linda Harms
WESTON PULFREY
- VETERAN OF THE 60'S DIES
Stockton's Last Civil War Soldier Dies At Home In Country\On Saturday
Contributed by Linda Harms
