Carthage, Illinois
Wednesday
May 14, 1913
Page 5
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Death of Hardin Johns
Hardin Johns died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Munson, at noon Thursday, May 8th, after an illness of two weeks.
He was born near Sedalia, Mo., Feb. 10, 1848. Forty-three years ago he was married to Mary Elizabeth McCants, sister of Edw. McCants of this city, who died about twenty-four years ago. To this union were born six children, two of whom died in infancy, and Minnie, the wife of M. A. Munson, died about eleven years. Frank was killed on the railroad near Galesburg about eight years ago, Mr. Johns is survived by two sons, James, roadmaster at Galesburg and Bert at home and a daughter, Mrs. Wm. Munson, with whom he made his home.
Mr. Johns has been one of the section men under his nephew, Williams Johns, and worked regularly on the section up to two weeks ago when he was taken ill. He was a member of the Methodist church, in good standing. He was a quiet industrious citizen, well liked by everyone, and a kind and good man in his family, Great sorrow is felt by them for his sudden illness and death.
The funeral was held from the residence of Wm. Munson, Friday morning, Dr. M. L. O'Harra officiating. Burial at Moss Ridge.
Carthage, Illinois
Wednesday
May 14, 1913
Page 5
Column 2
Death of Hardin Johns
Hardin Johns died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Munson, at noon Thursday, May 8th, after an illness of two weeks.
He was born near Sedalia, Mo., Feb. 10, 1848. Forty-three years ago he was married to Mary Elizabeth McCants, sister of Edw. McCants of this city, who died about twenty-four years ago. To this union were born six children, two of whom died in infancy, and Minnie, the wife of M. A. Munson, died about eleven years. Frank was killed on the railroad near Galesburg about eight years ago, Mr. Johns is survived by two sons, James, roadmaster at Galesburg and Bert at home and a daughter, Mrs. Wm. Munson, with whom he made his home.
Mr. Johns has been one of the section men under his nephew, Williams Johns, and worked regularly on the section up to two weeks ago when he was taken ill. He was a member of the Methodist church, in good standing. He was a quiet industrious citizen, well liked by everyone, and a kind and good man in his family, Great sorrow is felt by them for his sudden illness and death.
The funeral was held from the residence of Wm. Munson, Friday morning, Dr. M. L. O'Harra officiating. Burial at Moss Ridge.
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