Married Lillian C. Kirlin
10/31/1878 Mercer County, IL
Married Mrs. Clara P. (Seeley) Green
11/10/1897 Mercer County, IL
(Keithsburg News - February 19, 1920)
It is the sad and painful duty of the News to chronicle the death of one of Keithsburg's esteemed and honored citizen. Ernest J. Glancey, known by every man, woman and child in the city is no more! He passed away suddenly Saturday evening. February 14, at about 9:30 o'clock.
Mr. Glancey had been down town in the evening to get his mail. After he had done so he walked towards home in company with Alex Ogle and L. F. Stuebinger. Near Rev. Bull's residence he accidentally stepped off the sidewalk and remarked to Mr. Ogle that he had received a severe jolt from the experience. He took hold of Mr. Ogle's arm for support and they kept on walking up the street, conversing with each other. They had passed Dr. Childs' residence only a few feet when without a murmur Mr. Glancey sank to the ground. He was carried to the doctor's office at once but upon examination by Dr. Childs it was proven he was beyond human aid. Heart failure had brought his long and useful life to a sudden close.
Ernest J. Glancey was born in Abington township, Mercer county, Ill., May 17, 1848, and died in Keithsburg, Ill., very suddenly of acute dilatation of the heart, February 14, 1920, aged 71 years, 8 months and 27 days. He was the youngest child of seven, born to his father, Joseph Glancey, and his third wife, Elizabeth Jack. His father was one of the pioneers of the county, coming into it in 1834.
Ernest's mother died when he was a week old and he was raised by his half-sisters, daughters of his father's first wife, and as he often said "had two fond mothers instead of one to spoil him."
Schools were not plenty but Mercer county had in early days some fine educators, and Mr. Glancey had the advantage of the best. At the early age of 22 he was elected Justice of the Peace in his township and was fond of relating his experience with his first marriage ceremony. In his different places of residence he held many offices. In 1899 in Keithsburg he was elected alderman and served six years. In 1905 he was elected mayor and served two terms. April 1910 he was elected supervisor and served three terms.
Mr. Glancey became a member of Robert Burns Lodge in Keithsburg December 13, 1872, when only 24 years of age. Was a member about 47 years, filling many of the offices during the years. Treasurer one year, elected 1892, elected secretary in 1895, served two years. Elected Master in 1897, served four years. Again in 1902, served three years. He was initiated into Mary Burns Chapter April 3, 1874. He filled different offices but was elected Worthy Patron 1902, served four years, and again elected in 1909.
October 31, 1878, Mr. Glancey was married to Miss Lillian C. Kirlin, daughter of Anderson and Mary Jane Willits Kirlin of New Boston. Three children were born to them. Ray Theodore, Lillian and Murl. The two eldest died in infancy. Murl, now Mrs. Fred Ogle, was left to be her father's great comfort in his last days.
His wife died February 14, 1893, in Joy, Ill., and soon after his loss, and at their urgent request, he came to Keithsburg and made his home with his sisters, who had cared for him in his younger days, and his stepmother, his father's fourth wife. To them he was ever kind and considerate, smoothing their pathway in their days of age and weakness, and finally laying each in their last home. November 10, 1897, he was married to Mrs. Clara P. Green.
In Abington and Joy, Mr. Glancey followed several vocations. In Keithsburg he became a grain buyer and later engaged in the purchase and sale and rent of real estate and made for himself an enviable record as a landlord, always improving the property and heeding the requests of his tenants and granting such requests when practical. From 1903 to the day of his death Mr. Glancey recorded the weather and principal happenings every day. He often mentioned to his friends the fact, that since 1853 - sixty-six years - he had never missed a Mercer County Fair.
Mr. Glancey was a man positive in his convictions and fearless in expressing them. He had his own opinions on all the questions of the day. He was kind to the poor and unfortunate, a good neighbor, a patriotic citizen, a generous and affectionate husband, and a fond father. His busy life and public work made him many acquaintances. His name was well known in the county and he will be greatly missed in the community. Not only by his wife, daughter and other relatives but by all, especially those indebted to his energy and ambition for homes and business establishments.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, February 17, at 1:30 p. m. at the family residence on Washington street. Deceased in his lifetime had made the request that Rev. W. L. Barnes of Melvin, Ill., former pastor of the M. E. church at New Boston, should preach the funeral sermon, and Rev. Barnes did so in an eloquent and able manner. He gave a splendid discourse on the subject of the "darkened glass."
The singers were Mrs. L. H. Lawrence and Miss Ruth Billigs. They sang, "In The Sweet Bye and Bye," "When the Mists Have Rolled Away," and "Nearer My God to Thee." These songs had also been selected by the deceased in his lifetime.
The pallbearers were J. W. Bloomer, Ovid L. King, Terry Hodson, C. E. Dryden, John Stancer and Ed Ott, Jr.
Many friends of the family had gathered at the family home to attend the services. After all had viewed the remains they were taken to Davis cemetery for interment by the side of kindred.
Funeral services were in charge of Robert Burns Lodge No. 113, A. F. & A. M.
In the death of Mr. Glancey the News loses a staunch supporter and the editor a personal friend. He was ever ready to say a good word for the News whenever the opportunity presented itself and never failed to support home enterprises and boost Keithsburg. The editor and everybody with whom he came in personal or close contact will greatly miss him. We will always cherish his memory.
10/31/1878 Mercer County, IL
Married Mrs. Clara P. (Seeley) Green
11/10/1897 Mercer County, IL
(Keithsburg News - February 19, 1920)
It is the sad and painful duty of the News to chronicle the death of one of Keithsburg's esteemed and honored citizen. Ernest J. Glancey, known by every man, woman and child in the city is no more! He passed away suddenly Saturday evening. February 14, at about 9:30 o'clock.
Mr. Glancey had been down town in the evening to get his mail. After he had done so he walked towards home in company with Alex Ogle and L. F. Stuebinger. Near Rev. Bull's residence he accidentally stepped off the sidewalk and remarked to Mr. Ogle that he had received a severe jolt from the experience. He took hold of Mr. Ogle's arm for support and they kept on walking up the street, conversing with each other. They had passed Dr. Childs' residence only a few feet when without a murmur Mr. Glancey sank to the ground. He was carried to the doctor's office at once but upon examination by Dr. Childs it was proven he was beyond human aid. Heart failure had brought his long and useful life to a sudden close.
Ernest J. Glancey was born in Abington township, Mercer county, Ill., May 17, 1848, and died in Keithsburg, Ill., very suddenly of acute dilatation of the heart, February 14, 1920, aged 71 years, 8 months and 27 days. He was the youngest child of seven, born to his father, Joseph Glancey, and his third wife, Elizabeth Jack. His father was one of the pioneers of the county, coming into it in 1834.
Ernest's mother died when he was a week old and he was raised by his half-sisters, daughters of his father's first wife, and as he often said "had two fond mothers instead of one to spoil him."
Schools were not plenty but Mercer county had in early days some fine educators, and Mr. Glancey had the advantage of the best. At the early age of 22 he was elected Justice of the Peace in his township and was fond of relating his experience with his first marriage ceremony. In his different places of residence he held many offices. In 1899 in Keithsburg he was elected alderman and served six years. In 1905 he was elected mayor and served two terms. April 1910 he was elected supervisor and served three terms.
Mr. Glancey became a member of Robert Burns Lodge in Keithsburg December 13, 1872, when only 24 years of age. Was a member about 47 years, filling many of the offices during the years. Treasurer one year, elected 1892, elected secretary in 1895, served two years. Elected Master in 1897, served four years. Again in 1902, served three years. He was initiated into Mary Burns Chapter April 3, 1874. He filled different offices but was elected Worthy Patron 1902, served four years, and again elected in 1909.
October 31, 1878, Mr. Glancey was married to Miss Lillian C. Kirlin, daughter of Anderson and Mary Jane Willits Kirlin of New Boston. Three children were born to them. Ray Theodore, Lillian and Murl. The two eldest died in infancy. Murl, now Mrs. Fred Ogle, was left to be her father's great comfort in his last days.
His wife died February 14, 1893, in Joy, Ill., and soon after his loss, and at their urgent request, he came to Keithsburg and made his home with his sisters, who had cared for him in his younger days, and his stepmother, his father's fourth wife. To them he was ever kind and considerate, smoothing their pathway in their days of age and weakness, and finally laying each in their last home. November 10, 1897, he was married to Mrs. Clara P. Green.
In Abington and Joy, Mr. Glancey followed several vocations. In Keithsburg he became a grain buyer and later engaged in the purchase and sale and rent of real estate and made for himself an enviable record as a landlord, always improving the property and heeding the requests of his tenants and granting such requests when practical. From 1903 to the day of his death Mr. Glancey recorded the weather and principal happenings every day. He often mentioned to his friends the fact, that since 1853 - sixty-six years - he had never missed a Mercer County Fair.
Mr. Glancey was a man positive in his convictions and fearless in expressing them. He had his own opinions on all the questions of the day. He was kind to the poor and unfortunate, a good neighbor, a patriotic citizen, a generous and affectionate husband, and a fond father. His busy life and public work made him many acquaintances. His name was well known in the county and he will be greatly missed in the community. Not only by his wife, daughter and other relatives but by all, especially those indebted to his energy and ambition for homes and business establishments.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, February 17, at 1:30 p. m. at the family residence on Washington street. Deceased in his lifetime had made the request that Rev. W. L. Barnes of Melvin, Ill., former pastor of the M. E. church at New Boston, should preach the funeral sermon, and Rev. Barnes did so in an eloquent and able manner. He gave a splendid discourse on the subject of the "darkened glass."
The singers were Mrs. L. H. Lawrence and Miss Ruth Billigs. They sang, "In The Sweet Bye and Bye," "When the Mists Have Rolled Away," and "Nearer My God to Thee." These songs had also been selected by the deceased in his lifetime.
The pallbearers were J. W. Bloomer, Ovid L. King, Terry Hodson, C. E. Dryden, John Stancer and Ed Ott, Jr.
Many friends of the family had gathered at the family home to attend the services. After all had viewed the remains they were taken to Davis cemetery for interment by the side of kindred.
Funeral services were in charge of Robert Burns Lodge No. 113, A. F. & A. M.
In the death of Mr. Glancey the News loses a staunch supporter and the editor a personal friend. He was ever ready to say a good word for the News whenever the opportunity presented itself and never failed to support home enterprises and boost Keithsburg. The editor and everybody with whom he came in personal or close contact will greatly miss him. We will always cherish his memory.
Married Lillian C. Kirlin
10/31/1878 Mercer County, IL
Married Mrs. Clara P. (Seeley) Green
11/10/1897 Mercer County, IL
(Keithsburg News - February 19, 1920)
It is the sad and painful duty of the News to chronicle the death of one of Keithsburg's esteemed and honored citizen. Ernest J. Glancey, known by every man, woman and child in the city is no more! He passed away suddenly Saturday evening. February 14, at about 9:30 o'clock.
Mr. Glancey had been down town in the evening to get his mail. After he had done so he walked towards home in company with Alex Ogle and L. F. Stuebinger. Near Rev. Bull's residence he accidentally stepped off the sidewalk and remarked to Mr. Ogle that he had received a severe jolt from the experience. He took hold of Mr. Ogle's arm for support and they kept on walking up the street, conversing with each other. They had passed Dr. Childs' residence only a few feet when without a murmur Mr. Glancey sank to the ground. He was carried to the doctor's office at once but upon examination by Dr. Childs it was proven he was beyond human aid. Heart failure had brought his long and useful life to a sudden close.
Ernest J. Glancey was born in Abington township, Mercer county, Ill., May 17, 1848, and died in Keithsburg, Ill., very suddenly of acute dilatation of the heart, February 14, 1920, aged 71 years, 8 months and 27 days. He was the youngest child of seven, born to his father, Joseph Glancey, and his third wife, Elizabeth Jack. His father was one of the pioneers of the county, coming into it in 1834.
Ernest's mother died when he was a week old and he was raised by his half-sisters, daughters of his father's first wife, and as he often said "had two fond mothers instead of one to spoil him."
Schools were not plenty but Mercer county had in early days some fine educators, and Mr. Glancey had the advantage of the best. At the early age of 22 he was elected Justice of the Peace in his township and was fond of relating his experience with his first marriage ceremony. In his different places of residence he held many offices. In 1899 in Keithsburg he was elected alderman and served six years. In 1905 he was elected mayor and served two terms. April 1910 he was elected supervisor and served three terms.
Mr. Glancey became a member of Robert Burns Lodge in Keithsburg December 13, 1872, when only 24 years of age. Was a member about 47 years, filling many of the offices during the years. Treasurer one year, elected 1892, elected secretary in 1895, served two years. Elected Master in 1897, served four years. Again in 1902, served three years. He was initiated into Mary Burns Chapter April 3, 1874. He filled different offices but was elected Worthy Patron 1902, served four years, and again elected in 1909.
October 31, 1878, Mr. Glancey was married to Miss Lillian C. Kirlin, daughter of Anderson and Mary Jane Willits Kirlin of New Boston. Three children were born to them. Ray Theodore, Lillian and Murl. The two eldest died in infancy. Murl, now Mrs. Fred Ogle, was left to be her father's great comfort in his last days.
His wife died February 14, 1893, in Joy, Ill., and soon after his loss, and at their urgent request, he came to Keithsburg and made his home with his sisters, who had cared for him in his younger days, and his stepmother, his father's fourth wife. To them he was ever kind and considerate, smoothing their pathway in their days of age and weakness, and finally laying each in their last home. November 10, 1897, he was married to Mrs. Clara P. Green.
In Abington and Joy, Mr. Glancey followed several vocations. In Keithsburg he became a grain buyer and later engaged in the purchase and sale and rent of real estate and made for himself an enviable record as a landlord, always improving the property and heeding the requests of his tenants and granting such requests when practical. From 1903 to the day of his death Mr. Glancey recorded the weather and principal happenings every day. He often mentioned to his friends the fact, that since 1853 - sixty-six years - he had never missed a Mercer County Fair.
Mr. Glancey was a man positive in his convictions and fearless in expressing them. He had his own opinions on all the questions of the day. He was kind to the poor and unfortunate, a good neighbor, a patriotic citizen, a generous and affectionate husband, and a fond father. His busy life and public work made him many acquaintances. His name was well known in the county and he will be greatly missed in the community. Not only by his wife, daughter and other relatives but by all, especially those indebted to his energy and ambition for homes and business establishments.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, February 17, at 1:30 p. m. at the family residence on Washington street. Deceased in his lifetime had made the request that Rev. W. L. Barnes of Melvin, Ill., former pastor of the M. E. church at New Boston, should preach the funeral sermon, and Rev. Barnes did so in an eloquent and able manner. He gave a splendid discourse on the subject of the "darkened glass."
The singers were Mrs. L. H. Lawrence and Miss Ruth Billigs. They sang, "In The Sweet Bye and Bye," "When the Mists Have Rolled Away," and "Nearer My God to Thee." These songs had also been selected by the deceased in his lifetime.
The pallbearers were J. W. Bloomer, Ovid L. King, Terry Hodson, C. E. Dryden, John Stancer and Ed Ott, Jr.
Many friends of the family had gathered at the family home to attend the services. After all had viewed the remains they were taken to Davis cemetery for interment by the side of kindred.
Funeral services were in charge of Robert Burns Lodge No. 113, A. F. & A. M.
In the death of Mr. Glancey the News loses a staunch supporter and the editor a personal friend. He was ever ready to say a good word for the News whenever the opportunity presented itself and never failed to support home enterprises and boost Keithsburg. The editor and everybody with whom he came in personal or close contact will greatly miss him. We will always cherish his memory.
10/31/1878 Mercer County, IL
Married Mrs. Clara P. (Seeley) Green
11/10/1897 Mercer County, IL
(Keithsburg News - February 19, 1920)
It is the sad and painful duty of the News to chronicle the death of one of Keithsburg's esteemed and honored citizen. Ernest J. Glancey, known by every man, woman and child in the city is no more! He passed away suddenly Saturday evening. February 14, at about 9:30 o'clock.
Mr. Glancey had been down town in the evening to get his mail. After he had done so he walked towards home in company with Alex Ogle and L. F. Stuebinger. Near Rev. Bull's residence he accidentally stepped off the sidewalk and remarked to Mr. Ogle that he had received a severe jolt from the experience. He took hold of Mr. Ogle's arm for support and they kept on walking up the street, conversing with each other. They had passed Dr. Childs' residence only a few feet when without a murmur Mr. Glancey sank to the ground. He was carried to the doctor's office at once but upon examination by Dr. Childs it was proven he was beyond human aid. Heart failure had brought his long and useful life to a sudden close.
Ernest J. Glancey was born in Abington township, Mercer county, Ill., May 17, 1848, and died in Keithsburg, Ill., very suddenly of acute dilatation of the heart, February 14, 1920, aged 71 years, 8 months and 27 days. He was the youngest child of seven, born to his father, Joseph Glancey, and his third wife, Elizabeth Jack. His father was one of the pioneers of the county, coming into it in 1834.
Ernest's mother died when he was a week old and he was raised by his half-sisters, daughters of his father's first wife, and as he often said "had two fond mothers instead of one to spoil him."
Schools were not plenty but Mercer county had in early days some fine educators, and Mr. Glancey had the advantage of the best. At the early age of 22 he was elected Justice of the Peace in his township and was fond of relating his experience with his first marriage ceremony. In his different places of residence he held many offices. In 1899 in Keithsburg he was elected alderman and served six years. In 1905 he was elected mayor and served two terms. April 1910 he was elected supervisor and served three terms.
Mr. Glancey became a member of Robert Burns Lodge in Keithsburg December 13, 1872, when only 24 years of age. Was a member about 47 years, filling many of the offices during the years. Treasurer one year, elected 1892, elected secretary in 1895, served two years. Elected Master in 1897, served four years. Again in 1902, served three years. He was initiated into Mary Burns Chapter April 3, 1874. He filled different offices but was elected Worthy Patron 1902, served four years, and again elected in 1909.
October 31, 1878, Mr. Glancey was married to Miss Lillian C. Kirlin, daughter of Anderson and Mary Jane Willits Kirlin of New Boston. Three children were born to them. Ray Theodore, Lillian and Murl. The two eldest died in infancy. Murl, now Mrs. Fred Ogle, was left to be her father's great comfort in his last days.
His wife died February 14, 1893, in Joy, Ill., and soon after his loss, and at their urgent request, he came to Keithsburg and made his home with his sisters, who had cared for him in his younger days, and his stepmother, his father's fourth wife. To them he was ever kind and considerate, smoothing their pathway in their days of age and weakness, and finally laying each in their last home. November 10, 1897, he was married to Mrs. Clara P. Green.
In Abington and Joy, Mr. Glancey followed several vocations. In Keithsburg he became a grain buyer and later engaged in the purchase and sale and rent of real estate and made for himself an enviable record as a landlord, always improving the property and heeding the requests of his tenants and granting such requests when practical. From 1903 to the day of his death Mr. Glancey recorded the weather and principal happenings every day. He often mentioned to his friends the fact, that since 1853 - sixty-six years - he had never missed a Mercer County Fair.
Mr. Glancey was a man positive in his convictions and fearless in expressing them. He had his own opinions on all the questions of the day. He was kind to the poor and unfortunate, a good neighbor, a patriotic citizen, a generous and affectionate husband, and a fond father. His busy life and public work made him many acquaintances. His name was well known in the county and he will be greatly missed in the community. Not only by his wife, daughter and other relatives but by all, especially those indebted to his energy and ambition for homes and business establishments.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, February 17, at 1:30 p. m. at the family residence on Washington street. Deceased in his lifetime had made the request that Rev. W. L. Barnes of Melvin, Ill., former pastor of the M. E. church at New Boston, should preach the funeral sermon, and Rev. Barnes did so in an eloquent and able manner. He gave a splendid discourse on the subject of the "darkened glass."
The singers were Mrs. L. H. Lawrence and Miss Ruth Billigs. They sang, "In The Sweet Bye and Bye," "When the Mists Have Rolled Away," and "Nearer My God to Thee." These songs had also been selected by the deceased in his lifetime.
The pallbearers were J. W. Bloomer, Ovid L. King, Terry Hodson, C. E. Dryden, John Stancer and Ed Ott, Jr.
Many friends of the family had gathered at the family home to attend the services. After all had viewed the remains they were taken to Davis cemetery for interment by the side of kindred.
Funeral services were in charge of Robert Burns Lodge No. 113, A. F. & A. M.
In the death of Mr. Glancey the News loses a staunch supporter and the editor a personal friend. He was ever ready to say a good word for the News whenever the opportunity presented itself and never failed to support home enterprises and boost Keithsburg. The editor and everybody with whom he came in personal or close contact will greatly miss him. We will always cherish his memory.
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