MRS. SINCLAIR'S DEATH GREAT SHOCK TO ALL
Beloved by Her Acquaintance - Took Active Part in D.A.R.
The death of Mrs. R.G. Sinclair, who died yesterday afternoon at the Cottage Hospital following an operation for obstruction of the bowels came as a sudden shock to her relatives and many friends and acquaintances. Death came sudden, the deceased first becoming ill Thursday morning removed to the hospital Thursday afternoon and dying Friday afternoon.
Maude R. Thompson, the daughter of Hugh and Sarah Frances Thompson, was born March 27, 1871 in Dwight, Illinois. In 1884 she moved to Raymond, South Dakota and to Pontiac, Illinois in 1892. On October 2, 1895 she was united in marriage with R.G. Sinclair of Pontiac and they moved to Galesburg in January 1900. They lived here for two years, returning to Pontiac until the spring of 1909 when they returned to Galesburg. They have since lived in the family home at 794 North Academy Street.
Mrs. Sinclair is survived by her husband and five children, Robert, age 21, now in France, Clyde, age 19, Louise, age 14, Will age 12, Margaret age 8, who are at home. She also has three brothers and a sister. They are Clyde H. and William M. Thompson of Dwight, Ill., F.H. Thompson, now with the American Army in France and Mrs. Mary McGregor of Pontiac. With the exception of the brother in France, all will be present for the funeral.
Mrs. Sinclair was highly esteemed for her kind and loving traits, and for her pleasant and agreeable personality.
Mrs. Sinclair was a patient and unceasing worker in church affairs especially along the children welfare work. She was ever ready to do anything asked of her toward rendering genuine service and often took the leadership in progressive movements. She represented the local Rebecca Park Chapter of the D.A.R. at the Congress of the National Society in April, and was spoken of in praise by the National President of the Organization, who in a letter to Mrs. Geo. Lawrence of this city said, "Would that we had all delegates so loyal in supporting of our cause. Mrs. Sinclair, your representative attended every session of the meetings in spite of the attractions of this beautiful city of Washington." Mrs. Lawrence gave personal commendation and tribute to Mrs. Sinclair as a woman devoted to her family, very quiet and unassuming, humorous in her method of conveying meaning, and very gifted in expression. "There are none more worthy than Mrs. Sinclair."
She was Chairman of the War Relief Committee of the D.A.R. and had planned a large affair toward the raising of funds for the General War Relief. On Thursday morning, she phoned Mrs. Lawrence that she was not feeling well but would be present for the Committee meeting that afternoon. It was just another example of her loyalty to duty. She had been long and keenly interested in the Free Kindergarten.
In the Sorosis Club, she prepared and delivered many excellent papers. A few years ago, a humorous article, written by Mrs. Sinclair, on "Duties of American Patriotism" appeared in local news papers. She was talented and gifted in this line.
Private funeral service will be held at the home Sunday evening, but friends may call and view the remains on Sunday afternoon between three and five o'clock. The body will be taken to Dwight for burial.
Republican-Register, Galesburg, IL, Saturday Evening Edition, August 3, 1918, page 2
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Funeral Service for Mrs. R.G. Sinclair
The private funeral service of Mrs. R.G. Sinclair was held last evening at 7 o'clock at the home 794 North Academy street, conducted by Rev. Campbell of the Presbyterian church of Bloomington, who married Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair in Pontiac 23 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hinchliff sang several numbers. The members of the D.A.R. and Sorosis club attended.
The pall bearers were Roy C. Ingersoll, L.L. Steele, A.B. Hook, Grant Townsend, Tom Session, and Mr. McGregor of Pontiac, a brother in law of Mrs. Sinclair. The body was taken to Dwight, Ill. this morning where services and burial were made today.
Beloved by Her Acquaintance - Took Active Part in D.A.R.
The death of Mrs. R.G. Sinclair, who died yesterday afternoon at the Cottage Hospital following an operation for obstruction of the bowels came as a sudden shock to her relatives and many friends and acquaintances. Death came sudden, the deceased first becoming ill Thursday morning removed to the hospital Thursday afternoon and dying Friday afternoon.
Maude R. Thompson, the daughter of Hugh and Sarah Frances Thompson, was born March 27, 1871 in Dwight, Illinois. In 1884 she moved to Raymond, South Dakota and to Pontiac, Illinois in 1892. On October 2, 1895 she was united in marriage with R.G. Sinclair of Pontiac and they moved to Galesburg in January 1900. They lived here for two years, returning to Pontiac until the spring of 1909 when they returned to Galesburg. They have since lived in the family home at 794 North Academy Street.
Mrs. Sinclair is survived by her husband and five children, Robert, age 21, now in France, Clyde, age 19, Louise, age 14, Will age 12, Margaret age 8, who are at home. She also has three brothers and a sister. They are Clyde H. and William M. Thompson of Dwight, Ill., F.H. Thompson, now with the American Army in France and Mrs. Mary McGregor of Pontiac. With the exception of the brother in France, all will be present for the funeral.
Mrs. Sinclair was highly esteemed for her kind and loving traits, and for her pleasant and agreeable personality.
Mrs. Sinclair was a patient and unceasing worker in church affairs especially along the children welfare work. She was ever ready to do anything asked of her toward rendering genuine service and often took the leadership in progressive movements. She represented the local Rebecca Park Chapter of the D.A.R. at the Congress of the National Society in April, and was spoken of in praise by the National President of the Organization, who in a letter to Mrs. Geo. Lawrence of this city said, "Would that we had all delegates so loyal in supporting of our cause. Mrs. Sinclair, your representative attended every session of the meetings in spite of the attractions of this beautiful city of Washington." Mrs. Lawrence gave personal commendation and tribute to Mrs. Sinclair as a woman devoted to her family, very quiet and unassuming, humorous in her method of conveying meaning, and very gifted in expression. "There are none more worthy than Mrs. Sinclair."
She was Chairman of the War Relief Committee of the D.A.R. and had planned a large affair toward the raising of funds for the General War Relief. On Thursday morning, she phoned Mrs. Lawrence that she was not feeling well but would be present for the Committee meeting that afternoon. It was just another example of her loyalty to duty. She had been long and keenly interested in the Free Kindergarten.
In the Sorosis Club, she prepared and delivered many excellent papers. A few years ago, a humorous article, written by Mrs. Sinclair, on "Duties of American Patriotism" appeared in local news papers. She was talented and gifted in this line.
Private funeral service will be held at the home Sunday evening, but friends may call and view the remains on Sunday afternoon between three and five o'clock. The body will be taken to Dwight for burial.
Republican-Register, Galesburg, IL, Saturday Evening Edition, August 3, 1918, page 2
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Funeral Service for Mrs. R.G. Sinclair
The private funeral service of Mrs. R.G. Sinclair was held last evening at 7 o'clock at the home 794 North Academy street, conducted by Rev. Campbell of the Presbyterian church of Bloomington, who married Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair in Pontiac 23 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hinchliff sang several numbers. The members of the D.A.R. and Sorosis club attended.
The pall bearers were Roy C. Ingersoll, L.L. Steele, A.B. Hook, Grant Townsend, Tom Session, and Mr. McGregor of Pontiac, a brother in law of Mrs. Sinclair. The body was taken to Dwight, Ill. this morning where services and burial were made today.
MRS. SINCLAIR'S DEATH GREAT SHOCK TO ALL
Beloved by Her Acquaintance - Took Active Part in D.A.R.
The death of Mrs. R.G. Sinclair, who died yesterday afternoon at the Cottage Hospital following an operation for obstruction of the bowels came as a sudden shock to her relatives and many friends and acquaintances. Death came sudden, the deceased first becoming ill Thursday morning removed to the hospital Thursday afternoon and dying Friday afternoon.
Maude R. Thompson, the daughter of Hugh and Sarah Frances Thompson, was born March 27, 1871 in Dwight, Illinois. In 1884 she moved to Raymond, South Dakota and to Pontiac, Illinois in 1892. On October 2, 1895 she was united in marriage with R.G. Sinclair of Pontiac and they moved to Galesburg in January 1900. They lived here for two years, returning to Pontiac until the spring of 1909 when they returned to Galesburg. They have since lived in the family home at 794 North Academy Street.
Mrs. Sinclair is survived by her husband and five children, Robert, age 21, now in France, Clyde, age 19, Louise, age 14, Will age 12, Margaret age 8, who are at home. She also has three brothers and a sister. They are Clyde H. and William M. Thompson of Dwight, Ill., F.H. Thompson, now with the American Army in France and Mrs. Mary McGregor of Pontiac. With the exception of the brother in France, all will be present for the funeral.
Mrs. Sinclair was highly esteemed for her kind and loving traits, and for her pleasant and agreeable personality.
Mrs. Sinclair was a patient and unceasing worker in church affairs especially along the children welfare work. She was ever ready to do anything asked of her toward rendering genuine service and often took the leadership in progressive movements. She represented the local Rebecca Park Chapter of the D.A.R. at the Congress of the National Society in April, and was spoken of in praise by the National President of the Organization, who in a letter to Mrs. Geo. Lawrence of this city said, "Would that we had all delegates so loyal in supporting of our cause. Mrs. Sinclair, your representative attended every session of the meetings in spite of the attractions of this beautiful city of Washington." Mrs. Lawrence gave personal commendation and tribute to Mrs. Sinclair as a woman devoted to her family, very quiet and unassuming, humorous in her method of conveying meaning, and very gifted in expression. "There are none more worthy than Mrs. Sinclair."
She was Chairman of the War Relief Committee of the D.A.R. and had planned a large affair toward the raising of funds for the General War Relief. On Thursday morning, she phoned Mrs. Lawrence that she was not feeling well but would be present for the Committee meeting that afternoon. It was just another example of her loyalty to duty. She had been long and keenly interested in the Free Kindergarten.
In the Sorosis Club, she prepared and delivered many excellent papers. A few years ago, a humorous article, written by Mrs. Sinclair, on "Duties of American Patriotism" appeared in local news papers. She was talented and gifted in this line.
Private funeral service will be held at the home Sunday evening, but friends may call and view the remains on Sunday afternoon between three and five o'clock. The body will be taken to Dwight for burial.
Republican-Register, Galesburg, IL, Saturday Evening Edition, August 3, 1918, page 2
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Funeral Service for Mrs. R.G. Sinclair
The private funeral service of Mrs. R.G. Sinclair was held last evening at 7 o'clock at the home 794 North Academy street, conducted by Rev. Campbell of the Presbyterian church of Bloomington, who married Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair in Pontiac 23 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hinchliff sang several numbers. The members of the D.A.R. and Sorosis club attended.
The pall bearers were Roy C. Ingersoll, L.L. Steele, A.B. Hook, Grant Townsend, Tom Session, and Mr. McGregor of Pontiac, a brother in law of Mrs. Sinclair. The body was taken to Dwight, Ill. this morning where services and burial were made today.
Beloved by Her Acquaintance - Took Active Part in D.A.R.
The death of Mrs. R.G. Sinclair, who died yesterday afternoon at the Cottage Hospital following an operation for obstruction of the bowels came as a sudden shock to her relatives and many friends and acquaintances. Death came sudden, the deceased first becoming ill Thursday morning removed to the hospital Thursday afternoon and dying Friday afternoon.
Maude R. Thompson, the daughter of Hugh and Sarah Frances Thompson, was born March 27, 1871 in Dwight, Illinois. In 1884 she moved to Raymond, South Dakota and to Pontiac, Illinois in 1892. On October 2, 1895 she was united in marriage with R.G. Sinclair of Pontiac and they moved to Galesburg in January 1900. They lived here for two years, returning to Pontiac until the spring of 1909 when they returned to Galesburg. They have since lived in the family home at 794 North Academy Street.
Mrs. Sinclair is survived by her husband and five children, Robert, age 21, now in France, Clyde, age 19, Louise, age 14, Will age 12, Margaret age 8, who are at home. She also has three brothers and a sister. They are Clyde H. and William M. Thompson of Dwight, Ill., F.H. Thompson, now with the American Army in France and Mrs. Mary McGregor of Pontiac. With the exception of the brother in France, all will be present for the funeral.
Mrs. Sinclair was highly esteemed for her kind and loving traits, and for her pleasant and agreeable personality.
Mrs. Sinclair was a patient and unceasing worker in church affairs especially along the children welfare work. She was ever ready to do anything asked of her toward rendering genuine service and often took the leadership in progressive movements. She represented the local Rebecca Park Chapter of the D.A.R. at the Congress of the National Society in April, and was spoken of in praise by the National President of the Organization, who in a letter to Mrs. Geo. Lawrence of this city said, "Would that we had all delegates so loyal in supporting of our cause. Mrs. Sinclair, your representative attended every session of the meetings in spite of the attractions of this beautiful city of Washington." Mrs. Lawrence gave personal commendation and tribute to Mrs. Sinclair as a woman devoted to her family, very quiet and unassuming, humorous in her method of conveying meaning, and very gifted in expression. "There are none more worthy than Mrs. Sinclair."
She was Chairman of the War Relief Committee of the D.A.R. and had planned a large affair toward the raising of funds for the General War Relief. On Thursday morning, she phoned Mrs. Lawrence that she was not feeling well but would be present for the Committee meeting that afternoon. It was just another example of her loyalty to duty. She had been long and keenly interested in the Free Kindergarten.
In the Sorosis Club, she prepared and delivered many excellent papers. A few years ago, a humorous article, written by Mrs. Sinclair, on "Duties of American Patriotism" appeared in local news papers. She was talented and gifted in this line.
Private funeral service will be held at the home Sunday evening, but friends may call and view the remains on Sunday afternoon between three and five o'clock. The body will be taken to Dwight for burial.
Republican-Register, Galesburg, IL, Saturday Evening Edition, August 3, 1918, page 2
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Funeral Service for Mrs. R.G. Sinclair
The private funeral service of Mrs. R.G. Sinclair was held last evening at 7 o'clock at the home 794 North Academy street, conducted by Rev. Campbell of the Presbyterian church of Bloomington, who married Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair in Pontiac 23 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hinchliff sang several numbers. The members of the D.A.R. and Sorosis club attended.
The pall bearers were Roy C. Ingersoll, L.L. Steele, A.B. Hook, Grant Townsend, Tom Session, and Mr. McGregor of Pontiac, a brother in law of Mrs. Sinclair. The body was taken to Dwight, Ill. this morning where services and burial were made today.
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