MR JOHN HAWKINS DIES
Passes Away At His Home in this City on Sunday Night After 12 o'clock, After Short Illness 1908
Died at his home in this city on South Kings street, Sunday night after 12 o'clock. Mr. John Hawkins who had passed the 79th milestone in life's highway.
He was a man of generous impulses and never forgot the hospitable Way of the pioneer. The stranger, even though a beggar, never failed to find food and shelter if he sought it at his hands, and he was at home by the bedside of the sick and delighted in all kinds and neighborly offices. He had borne adversity bravely and enjoyed prosperity quietly. He had filled the various relations of life, as son, husband, father, brother, friend, and filled them well. Who can do more?
But he is gone! Another name stricken from t he every lessening roll of our old settlers. He was a man of excellent habits and Christian character and in him Newman loses one of her best citizens.
The funeral services were held at the M.E. church, Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, under the auspices of Lowe Post 323, G.A.R., and were largely attended, attesting the fact that he was held in the highest esteem by our citizens. The funeral discourse was delivered by the Rev. C. W. Caseley, pastor of the church. The music was tendered by a quartette composed of Miss Lane Root, Mrs. Belle Jenkins, Messrs. Fred L. White, and M. S. Smith, with Miss Jessie Vandine presiding at the piano. The floral offerings were very beautiful and numerous. The remains were taken to the Albin cemetery for interment beside the remains of his beloved wife who died some years ago.
The following obituary prepared by Mr. D. O. Root was read at the funeral:
"John Hawkins came with his father's family from the place of his birth in the fall of 1850, and settled in the near vicinity of where the city of Newman now stands, and so has been a resident of this place continuously for over 58 years, excepting the three years he spent in support of the flag in the war of the rebellion.
Brother Hawkins was happily united in marriage with Miss Ivy Hopkins, daughter of the late Cornelius Hopkins, on July 3, 1859, to which union there were born 12 children, viz, Wiley, Hattie, Harrison, Marion, Cora, Emma, Rosetta, Ida, and four who have died in infancy. Of the eight children named all are married but two- Hattie, who is deceased, and Emma, who has had charge of the home and care of her aged father, since the death of her mother, which sad event occurred Dec 30th, 1899. Of those married; Wylie resides in Tuscola; Harrison, Mountain View, Mo; Cora, Lebanon, Indiana; Rosetta, Hume, Ill; while Marion and Ida are residents of this city, and all are among our best citizens.
In 1887 Brother Hawkins was converted and united with the U.B. church, and soon afterward changed his membership to the Methodist Episcopal church, where it has since remained. Mrs. Hawkins was ever a moral and upright man and citizen, and since he began his church life, he has been a faithful consistent follower of the world's Redeemer, always in hi place at the house of God when his health permitted, showing in his intercourse with his fellows and fellow laborers in the Master's vineyard that he had "Christ formed within the hope of glory." When the pilgrimage of such an one has ended, there remains no doubt as to his future state. He is safe in the arms of our blessed Master. Brother Hawkins' health has been failing for some years past, much of the time being confined to the house. His advanced age, with exposure and its results of his years of army life added, perhaps hastened his end. His decline was gradual and he seemed to just waste away, and among the last words spoken by him were. " I feel so tired." and yet throughout his long sickness he resigned to the will of his heavenly Father, and when at last the "weary wheels of life stood still", we have a hope well grounded that Bro. Hawkins spirit freed from it's clayey tenement passed triumphantly through the Golden Gates into the house not made with hands eternally in the Heavens, where we can safely save him.
On July 30, 1863, during the darkest days of the late civil war he left his young wife and entered the Service of his country as a member of Co. E. 79th Reg. Ill Div Inf., one of the fighting regiments of the war and served in the ranks three long and wearisome years. Never wasting his powder, it ever aiming to send his bullet where it would do the most harm, the brave foe in his front. Mr. Hawkins' bravery in everyone of the bloody battles in which he was engaged stands unquestioned as his comrades here present, who served with him in the ranks, will cheerfully confirm and endorse. His record for loyalty to country, and his staunch bravery on the battlefield, are important factors in the rich legacy he has left to his sorrowing dear ones.
Brother Hawkins, leaves surviving him, beside those already named, two brothers, Samuel and James M., and one sister, Rebecca Luce, of Arcola, and many others near and remotely related to him, to each of all of whom the unfeigned sympathy of this community, in which the deceased has so long been a factor for good, are freely extended.
Passes Away At His Home in this City on Sunday Night After 12 o'clock, After Short Illness 1908
Died at his home in this city on South Kings street, Sunday night after 12 o'clock. Mr. John Hawkins who had passed the 79th milestone in life's highway.
He was a man of generous impulses and never forgot the hospitable Way of the pioneer. The stranger, even though a beggar, never failed to find food and shelter if he sought it at his hands, and he was at home by the bedside of the sick and delighted in all kinds and neighborly offices. He had borne adversity bravely and enjoyed prosperity quietly. He had filled the various relations of life, as son, husband, father, brother, friend, and filled them well. Who can do more?
But he is gone! Another name stricken from t he every lessening roll of our old settlers. He was a man of excellent habits and Christian character and in him Newman loses one of her best citizens.
The funeral services were held at the M.E. church, Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, under the auspices of Lowe Post 323, G.A.R., and were largely attended, attesting the fact that he was held in the highest esteem by our citizens. The funeral discourse was delivered by the Rev. C. W. Caseley, pastor of the church. The music was tendered by a quartette composed of Miss Lane Root, Mrs. Belle Jenkins, Messrs. Fred L. White, and M. S. Smith, with Miss Jessie Vandine presiding at the piano. The floral offerings were very beautiful and numerous. The remains were taken to the Albin cemetery for interment beside the remains of his beloved wife who died some years ago.
The following obituary prepared by Mr. D. O. Root was read at the funeral:
"John Hawkins came with his father's family from the place of his birth in the fall of 1850, and settled in the near vicinity of where the city of Newman now stands, and so has been a resident of this place continuously for over 58 years, excepting the three years he spent in support of the flag in the war of the rebellion.
Brother Hawkins was happily united in marriage with Miss Ivy Hopkins, daughter of the late Cornelius Hopkins, on July 3, 1859, to which union there were born 12 children, viz, Wiley, Hattie, Harrison, Marion, Cora, Emma, Rosetta, Ida, and four who have died in infancy. Of the eight children named all are married but two- Hattie, who is deceased, and Emma, who has had charge of the home and care of her aged father, since the death of her mother, which sad event occurred Dec 30th, 1899. Of those married; Wylie resides in Tuscola; Harrison, Mountain View, Mo; Cora, Lebanon, Indiana; Rosetta, Hume, Ill; while Marion and Ida are residents of this city, and all are among our best citizens.
In 1887 Brother Hawkins was converted and united with the U.B. church, and soon afterward changed his membership to the Methodist Episcopal church, where it has since remained. Mrs. Hawkins was ever a moral and upright man and citizen, and since he began his church life, he has been a faithful consistent follower of the world's Redeemer, always in hi place at the house of God when his health permitted, showing in his intercourse with his fellows and fellow laborers in the Master's vineyard that he had "Christ formed within the hope of glory." When the pilgrimage of such an one has ended, there remains no doubt as to his future state. He is safe in the arms of our blessed Master. Brother Hawkins' health has been failing for some years past, much of the time being confined to the house. His advanced age, with exposure and its results of his years of army life added, perhaps hastened his end. His decline was gradual and he seemed to just waste away, and among the last words spoken by him were. " I feel so tired." and yet throughout his long sickness he resigned to the will of his heavenly Father, and when at last the "weary wheels of life stood still", we have a hope well grounded that Bro. Hawkins spirit freed from it's clayey tenement passed triumphantly through the Golden Gates into the house not made with hands eternally in the Heavens, where we can safely save him.
On July 30, 1863, during the darkest days of the late civil war he left his young wife and entered the Service of his country as a member of Co. E. 79th Reg. Ill Div Inf., one of the fighting regiments of the war and served in the ranks three long and wearisome years. Never wasting his powder, it ever aiming to send his bullet where it would do the most harm, the brave foe in his front. Mr. Hawkins' bravery in everyone of the bloody battles in which he was engaged stands unquestioned as his comrades here present, who served with him in the ranks, will cheerfully confirm and endorse. His record for loyalty to country, and his staunch bravery on the battlefield, are important factors in the rich legacy he has left to his sorrowing dear ones.
Brother Hawkins, leaves surviving him, beside those already named, two brothers, Samuel and James M., and one sister, Rebecca Luce, of Arcola, and many others near and remotely related to him, to each of all of whom the unfeigned sympathy of this community, in which the deceased has so long been a factor for good, are freely extended.
MR JOHN HAWKINS DIES
Passes Away At His Home in this City on Sunday Night After 12 o'clock, After Short Illness 1908
Died at his home in this city on South Kings street, Sunday night after 12 o'clock. Mr. John Hawkins who had passed the 79th milestone in life's highway.
He was a man of generous impulses and never forgot the hospitable Way of the pioneer. The stranger, even though a beggar, never failed to find food and shelter if he sought it at his hands, and he was at home by the bedside of the sick and delighted in all kinds and neighborly offices. He had borne adversity bravely and enjoyed prosperity quietly. He had filled the various relations of life, as son, husband, father, brother, friend, and filled them well. Who can do more?
But he is gone! Another name stricken from t he every lessening roll of our old settlers. He was a man of excellent habits and Christian character and in him Newman loses one of her best citizens.
The funeral services were held at the M.E. church, Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, under the auspices of Lowe Post 323, G.A.R., and were largely attended, attesting the fact that he was held in the highest esteem by our citizens. The funeral discourse was delivered by the Rev. C. W. Caseley, pastor of the church. The music was tendered by a quartette composed of Miss Lane Root, Mrs. Belle Jenkins, Messrs. Fred L. White, and M. S. Smith, with Miss Jessie Vandine presiding at the piano. The floral offerings were very beautiful and numerous. The remains were taken to the Albin cemetery for interment beside the remains of his beloved wife who died some years ago.
The following obituary prepared by Mr. D. O. Root was read at the funeral:
"John Hawkins came with his father's family from the place of his birth in the fall of 1850, and settled in the near vicinity of where the city of Newman now stands, and so has been a resident of this place continuously for over 58 years, excepting the three years he spent in support of the flag in the war of the rebellion.
Brother Hawkins was happily united in marriage with Miss Ivy Hopkins, daughter of the late Cornelius Hopkins, on July 3, 1859, to which union there were born 12 children, viz, Wiley, Hattie, Harrison, Marion, Cora, Emma, Rosetta, Ida, and four who have died in infancy. Of the eight children named all are married but two- Hattie, who is deceased, and Emma, who has had charge of the home and care of her aged father, since the death of her mother, which sad event occurred Dec 30th, 1899. Of those married; Wylie resides in Tuscola; Harrison, Mountain View, Mo; Cora, Lebanon, Indiana; Rosetta, Hume, Ill; while Marion and Ida are residents of this city, and all are among our best citizens.
In 1887 Brother Hawkins was converted and united with the U.B. church, and soon afterward changed his membership to the Methodist Episcopal church, where it has since remained. Mrs. Hawkins was ever a moral and upright man and citizen, and since he began his church life, he has been a faithful consistent follower of the world's Redeemer, always in hi place at the house of God when his health permitted, showing in his intercourse with his fellows and fellow laborers in the Master's vineyard that he had "Christ formed within the hope of glory." When the pilgrimage of such an one has ended, there remains no doubt as to his future state. He is safe in the arms of our blessed Master. Brother Hawkins' health has been failing for some years past, much of the time being confined to the house. His advanced age, with exposure and its results of his years of army life added, perhaps hastened his end. His decline was gradual and he seemed to just waste away, and among the last words spoken by him were. " I feel so tired." and yet throughout his long sickness he resigned to the will of his heavenly Father, and when at last the "weary wheels of life stood still", we have a hope well grounded that Bro. Hawkins spirit freed from it's clayey tenement passed triumphantly through the Golden Gates into the house not made with hands eternally in the Heavens, where we can safely save him.
On July 30, 1863, during the darkest days of the late civil war he left his young wife and entered the Service of his country as a member of Co. E. 79th Reg. Ill Div Inf., one of the fighting regiments of the war and served in the ranks three long and wearisome years. Never wasting his powder, it ever aiming to send his bullet where it would do the most harm, the brave foe in his front. Mr. Hawkins' bravery in everyone of the bloody battles in which he was engaged stands unquestioned as his comrades here present, who served with him in the ranks, will cheerfully confirm and endorse. His record for loyalty to country, and his staunch bravery on the battlefield, are important factors in the rich legacy he has left to his sorrowing dear ones.
Brother Hawkins, leaves surviving him, beside those already named, two brothers, Samuel and James M., and one sister, Rebecca Luce, of Arcola, and many others near and remotely related to him, to each of all of whom the unfeigned sympathy of this community, in which the deceased has so long been a factor for good, are freely extended.
Passes Away At His Home in this City on Sunday Night After 12 o'clock, After Short Illness 1908
Died at his home in this city on South Kings street, Sunday night after 12 o'clock. Mr. John Hawkins who had passed the 79th milestone in life's highway.
He was a man of generous impulses and never forgot the hospitable Way of the pioneer. The stranger, even though a beggar, never failed to find food and shelter if he sought it at his hands, and he was at home by the bedside of the sick and delighted in all kinds and neighborly offices. He had borne adversity bravely and enjoyed prosperity quietly. He had filled the various relations of life, as son, husband, father, brother, friend, and filled them well. Who can do more?
But he is gone! Another name stricken from t he every lessening roll of our old settlers. He was a man of excellent habits and Christian character and in him Newman loses one of her best citizens.
The funeral services were held at the M.E. church, Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, under the auspices of Lowe Post 323, G.A.R., and were largely attended, attesting the fact that he was held in the highest esteem by our citizens. The funeral discourse was delivered by the Rev. C. W. Caseley, pastor of the church. The music was tendered by a quartette composed of Miss Lane Root, Mrs. Belle Jenkins, Messrs. Fred L. White, and M. S. Smith, with Miss Jessie Vandine presiding at the piano. The floral offerings were very beautiful and numerous. The remains were taken to the Albin cemetery for interment beside the remains of his beloved wife who died some years ago.
The following obituary prepared by Mr. D. O. Root was read at the funeral:
"John Hawkins came with his father's family from the place of his birth in the fall of 1850, and settled in the near vicinity of where the city of Newman now stands, and so has been a resident of this place continuously for over 58 years, excepting the three years he spent in support of the flag in the war of the rebellion.
Brother Hawkins was happily united in marriage with Miss Ivy Hopkins, daughter of the late Cornelius Hopkins, on July 3, 1859, to which union there were born 12 children, viz, Wiley, Hattie, Harrison, Marion, Cora, Emma, Rosetta, Ida, and four who have died in infancy. Of the eight children named all are married but two- Hattie, who is deceased, and Emma, who has had charge of the home and care of her aged father, since the death of her mother, which sad event occurred Dec 30th, 1899. Of those married; Wylie resides in Tuscola; Harrison, Mountain View, Mo; Cora, Lebanon, Indiana; Rosetta, Hume, Ill; while Marion and Ida are residents of this city, and all are among our best citizens.
In 1887 Brother Hawkins was converted and united with the U.B. church, and soon afterward changed his membership to the Methodist Episcopal church, where it has since remained. Mrs. Hawkins was ever a moral and upright man and citizen, and since he began his church life, he has been a faithful consistent follower of the world's Redeemer, always in hi place at the house of God when his health permitted, showing in his intercourse with his fellows and fellow laborers in the Master's vineyard that he had "Christ formed within the hope of glory." When the pilgrimage of such an one has ended, there remains no doubt as to his future state. He is safe in the arms of our blessed Master. Brother Hawkins' health has been failing for some years past, much of the time being confined to the house. His advanced age, with exposure and its results of his years of army life added, perhaps hastened his end. His decline was gradual and he seemed to just waste away, and among the last words spoken by him were. " I feel so tired." and yet throughout his long sickness he resigned to the will of his heavenly Father, and when at last the "weary wheels of life stood still", we have a hope well grounded that Bro. Hawkins spirit freed from it's clayey tenement passed triumphantly through the Golden Gates into the house not made with hands eternally in the Heavens, where we can safely save him.
On July 30, 1863, during the darkest days of the late civil war he left his young wife and entered the Service of his country as a member of Co. E. 79th Reg. Ill Div Inf., one of the fighting regiments of the war and served in the ranks three long and wearisome years. Never wasting his powder, it ever aiming to send his bullet where it would do the most harm, the brave foe in his front. Mr. Hawkins' bravery in everyone of the bloody battles in which he was engaged stands unquestioned as his comrades here present, who served with him in the ranks, will cheerfully confirm and endorse. His record for loyalty to country, and his staunch bravery on the battlefield, are important factors in the rich legacy he has left to his sorrowing dear ones.
Brother Hawkins, leaves surviving him, beside those already named, two brothers, Samuel and James M., and one sister, Rebecca Luce, of Arcola, and many others near and remotely related to him, to each of all of whom the unfeigned sympathy of this community, in which the deceased has so long been a factor for good, are freely extended.
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