WILLIAM COLLINS      
(Buckles)

Henderson, Oct. 14. William Collins, 23, son of John Collins, Sturgis,
was instantly killed and Frank Buckles, 42, Henderson, seriously injured
Sat. when a mine car in which they were riding from the shaft of the
Southland coal mine here to a mine room left the track, crashing into a
supporting prop and caused a quantity of slate to fall on them.  The 
Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise;	Oct.14, 1929



WILLIAM H. MURPHY      
(Shain)

Mr. William H. Murphy, age 82, highly esteemed and beloved citizen, died
at his home near Hopewell church Friday afternoon. Infirmities of age was
the cause of death. The deceased was a member of the Primitive Baptist
church and a splendid Christian, a devoted husband a loving and kind father
and will be missed by his church, family and friends. The deceased is 
survived by his widow and several children. Funeral services were conducted 
Sat. afternoon at Hopewell church by Elder J.D. Shain and interment was in 
the church cemetery.  The Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; Oct. 14, 1929



LEE WADE            
(Talley)

Mr. Lee Wade, age 21, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edd
Wade on Highland avenue about 8 o'clock Sat. evening of typhoid fever.
Besides his parents he is survived by several brothers and sisters.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. R.L. Talley and interment was in
White Oak cemetery Sunday afternoon.  The Twice-a-week 
Providence Enterprise; Monday Oct. 21, 1929


MRS. HARRISON HOOPER        
(Brantley)

Mrs. Harrison Hooper, age 36, died at her home in the Lisman country last
Sunday of complications. The deceased was a member of the General Baptist
church and was a faithful Christian worker. The deceased is survived by the 
husband and seven children. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Gip 
Brantley and interment was in the Odd Fellows cemetery at Clay.  The 
Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; Monday Oct. 21, 1929



MARYORIE HELEN SIGLER       
(Gass)

Maryorie [sic] Helen, 2 years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Sigler,
died at the home of her parents in New Providence Sat. afternoon about
5:30. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. Geo H. Gass
followed by interment in Lakeview cemetery. The Twice-a-week 
Providence Enterprise; Monday Oct. 21, 1929



OTT G. COX       
(Epley, Howell, Funderburk)

Madisonville, Oct. 21. Three days after the filing in circuit court of a
$10,000 damage suit against him by attorneys for Mrs. Elizabeth Epley, 18,
who charged him with assault and battery, Ott G. Cox, 64, well to do
retired farmer of this city, committed suicide at his home here late Sat.
afternoon. An inquest held by Dr. T.R. Howell, coroner, developed that Mr. 
Cox took a shotgun from his house to the rear yard, placed the muzzle 
against the right side of his face and the butt on the ground and touched 
off the trigger with a stick. He was almost decapitated, and death was 
instant. Funeral services were held at the Cox residence here Monday 
morning and burial was in Nebo cemetery. Rev. W.H. Funderburk, pastor of 
the First Christian church, Madisonville officiated.  A widow and five 
children survive. The Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; 
Monday Oct. 21, 1929



ROY PRICE LAMPSON

Roy Price, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lampson on Kentucky Ave.,
died Friday morning about 3 o'clock. A twin brother of the little fellow
preceded him to the grave only one week ago. Burial was at Lakeview Friday 
afternoon. Besides his parents he is survived by one brother and one 
sister. The Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; Monday Oct. 21, 1929



HELEN MARIE DILBECK

Helen Marie, eleven months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dilbeck of
Wheatcroft died at the home of her parents Monday of crysipelas. Besides
the parents, several brothers and sisters survive. Following funeral 
services at the home burial was at Rock Springs. The Twice-a-week 
Providence Enterprise; Monday Oct. 21, 1929



VICTOR D. DUNCAN      
(Porter, Givens)

Dixon, Oct. 22, (special) - Victor D. Duncan, editor and publisher of the
Dixon Journal, died at his home here between 3 or 4 o'clock this morning of
cardiac asthma. He had been a sufferer from asthma for a number of years.
He is survived by his widow and one child; his mother, three brothers,
Dr. H.L. Duncan, Winchester, Ky.,; Dr. R.D. Duncan, Poole; Dr. Virgil
Duncan, Mt. Sterling ; two sisters, Mrs. J.F. Porter and Miss Mary Duncan
of this place. Funeral arrangement had not been completed early this
morning. Mr. Duncan bought the Dixon journal from the late C.C. Givens, of
Madisonville, and converted it into one of the most valuable weekly
newspaper plants in Western Kentucky. He was a clean, upright citizen who
bent his efforts toward the best influences of the community.  The 
Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; Monday Oct. 21, 1929



MRS. WILEY CHILDERS    
(Potter)

Mrs. Childers was shot and killed Sunday night at her parent's home at
Indian Rock, near Russell. Her husband, Wiley, was held for investigation.
He was wounded in the hand and told officers the shots which killed his
wife and wounded him were fired by Squire Potter, his wife's brother. He
said he had gone to the home of his wife's parents to discuss 
reconciliation and was driving slowly away with Mrs. Childers standing on
the running board of his car, when the shots were fired. The 
Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise;  Friday Oct. 25, 1929



T.C. JACKSON

T.C. Jackson, saleman, died in an Evansville hospital Monday night from
injuries received in an automobile accident that occured here Saturday
night. The Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; Friday Oct. 25, 1929



WALTER J. KERN      
(Wasson)

Sturgis, Ky., Oct. 24. Walter J. Kern, mayor of Sturgis for the past
twelve years and a candidate for election, died suddenly shortly after 11
o'clock Tuesday afternoon. He returned to his home from his office at 4 
o'clock and complained of feeling ill. A physician was called and said he 
had a heart attack, but that he was in no danger. He died a few minutes 
later. Mayor Kern returned only a few days ago from a motor trip through 
Mexico with his wife. The sudden heart attack was the first illness he had
experienced in many years. Mayor Kern was a native of Lexington, but had
lived in Sturgis for many years. He was owner of ice plants in Sturgis and
Cannelton, Ind. and was prominently identified with the artificial ice
dealers associations. Mayor Kern is survived by his widow and nine 
children, eight daughters and one son, and a sister, Mrs. Frank D. Wasson, 
Cedar Rapids, Ia.  The Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; 
Friday Oct. 25, 1929



J.P. HARMON        
(Yarbrough)

Mr. J.P. Harmon, age 67, passed on to his reward Thursday morning about
1:30. Complications were caused by heart trouble but his death was sudden.
Mr. Harmon lived 3 miles south of Manitou but was well known here.
Surviving Mr. Harmon are his wife and several children among whom are Mrs.
Frank Yarbrough and Mr. Robert Harmon of this place. Burial services were 
conducted in Madisonville Friday afternoon. Interment was made at the Odd 
Fellows cemetery.  The Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; 
Friday Oct. 25, 1929



LUCY CAVANNAH      
(Higdon, Gass)

Mrs. Lucy Cavannah who was a former resident of this city, died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Lonnie Higdon in Evansville, Ind. Sat. morning.
Complications were caused by a stroke of paralysis. A short funeral 
services was held in Evansville and Rev. Geo H. Gass, pastor of the local 
Victory Baptist church conducted funeral services at Nebo cemetery where 
interment was made Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Cavannah was 74 years of age and 
was a kind, gentle old lady who numbered her friends by her acquaintances. 
She is survived by five children, one brother and one sister.  The 
Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; Friday Oct. 25, 1929


CHRISTOPHER BARLOW

Christopher Barlow an Employe of the Columbus Mining Company, died in
Hazard hospital from injuries received when struck by a mining machine.
				Friday October 25, 1929

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FLEMING   FAMILY

Four members of the Fleming family, returning from a birthday party, were
killed and three other members injured when their automobile was struck by
an Illinois Central Train near Paducah. The family party had been at the 
home of Mrs. Fleming's father near Paducah, celebrating his birthday. 
No cause for the accident was given, it was raining at the time. Doctors 
said, a son, Robert, may not live and that William had a chance to recover.
The father and the youngest child were killed almost instantly . The mother
and the other son died at Paducah hospital. The train crew called an
ambulance for the injured. The accident occurred about 10:30 p.m. at the
Futrell switch on the Mt. Olivet road, four miles from Paducah.  The 
Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; 	Friday October 25, 1929



FRANK EDWARDS   (Nixon, Crafton)

Madisonville, Oct. 28, Frank Edwards, 34, a tie worker, is dead and Abe
Nixon, 40, miner, is in the Madisonville jail awaiting preliminary hearing
on a murder charge following a quarrel at Mannington Sunday after, it is
alleged, Edwards charged that Nixon had stolen his moonshine still. 
The slaying, according to reports from Mannington occurred at 8:30 o'clock
Sunday night after an altercation had occurred between the men in the
afternoon.   Edwards, it is said , went to Nixon's home and accused him of 
stealing his still, and is alleged to have been armed with a shotgun and to 
have threatened to kill Nixon. Edwards was slain where U.S. Highway 41 
crosses the Williams mine track. There are various reports of the slaying. 
One of these is that Edwards was shot by Nixon as the former was walking 
by some empty coal gons on the mine track.  Another report is that Edwards 
had his hand in his hip pocket when Nixon shot him. Edwards was shot with 
a 12 gauge shotgun, the charge entering the left side of his head and emerging 
through the right temple. The back and top of the victim's head were blown off 
by the shot. It is said that no weapon was found on Edwards.  Nixon was arrested 
at the scene of the shooting by Deputy Sheriff Dick Crafton, who motored to 
Mannington when informed of the killing while at Nortonville. When taken into 
custody Nixon was unarmed.  The Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; 
Tuesday October 29, 1929



J.D. McDOWELL      
(Utterback, Watson)

Mr. J.D. McDowell, age 82 years, a widely known farmer of Crittenden
county, died at his home near Shady Grove Oct. 31, following a long
illness. Mr. McDowell will be missed by all who knew him. Besides his widow 
he is survived by six children, three boys and three girls as follows: 
Henry McDowell, Henderson; Lee McDowell, Idaho; Rev. Ross McDowell, 
Providence; Mace McDowell, Shady Grove; Mrs. Charlie Utterback, Princeton; 
Mrs. Bill Watson, Sebree. The Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; 
Tuesday November 5, 1929



GEORGE FARMER      
(Blackwell, Simpson)

Mr. George Farmer, age 56, prominent citizen of this county died at the
home of his sister, Mrs. Joe Blackwell, in Clay Monday. The cause of his
death was complications caused by cattarrah. Surviving Mr. Farmer are his
sister, Mrs. Joe Blackwell and two brothers, Robert and A.L., all of Clay.
Interment was made at the Odd Fellows cemetery in Clay Tuesday morning at
eleven o'clock. Rev. C.O. Simpson conducted the burial services.  
The Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; Tuesday November 5, 1929


JOHN E. MADDEN

New York, Nov. 4. John E. Madden, nationally known Kentucky horse breeder
and breeder of six Kentucky Derby winners, died at the Pennsylvania hotel
Sunday after an illness of several days. Mr. Madden, who was 73 years old 
had been confined to his suite of rooms at the hotel for nearly 2 months, 
suffering from heart disease. A week ago his condition was reported much 
improved, but a relapse caused his death. The death of Madden was the 
third among the great leaders of the turf within the past month, Mars Cassidy 
and Samuel C. Hildreth, widely known turfmen, died within that period.
The Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; Tuesday November 5, 1929


JAMES P. BASSETT     (Smith, Claycombe)
CURTIS COFFMAN     (Plemmons, Kirkwood, Gass)

Bassett and Coffman Accidentally Killed                  

James P. Bassett, 50, mine inspector of the West  Kentucky Coal Company   
of this place, was instantly killed Monday afternoon about 1 o'clock at the
Shamrock mines and Curtis Coffman was so seriously injured that he died
nine hours later in the Walker hospital, Evansville, to which he had been
rushed for treatments. From information on hand it appears that Bassett 
had started out to go on an inspection of the mine shafts and had boarded 
a "trip" section of cars used underground, accompanied by Coffman. While 
riding along the tunnel they were crushed by the head-on rush of another train 
of cars that had become disconnected and were running wild. Coffman is 
thought to have escaped instant death by jumping from the cars he was 
driving as the runaway "trip" and his own crashed. Bassett was caught 
between the cars and crushed to death. Both men were married. Bassett 
being survived by his widow, Nannie, two sons, James and William, and a 
daughter, Marjorie, all of this place; his mother, Mrs. Gus A. Bassett; three 
brothers, J. C. Bassett of Earlington, T.P.  Bassett of Spokane, Washington, 
and Lawrence Bassett of this place; and  a sister, Mrs. Curtis Smith, of Benton ILL.
Mr. Bassett will be remembered as having been a candidate for sheriff at
the August primary, was a mason, and a very prominent citizen of this
community. Funeral services were conducted at the  Presbyterian church at 
2 o'clock Tuesday.  Rev. J.F. Claycombe, former pastor of the Presbyterian 
church here, conducted services. Interment was made at the Big Hill cemetery, 
with burial being conducted by his brother masons. Coffman was only 23 years 
of age and was employed as a miner at the Shamrock mines. He is survived by 
his widow and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Coffman; three sisters, Mrs. Ross 
Plemmons, Mrs. George Plemmons, and Mrs. James Kirkwood; three brothers, 
Denver, Chester and Cris all of this place. Funeral services are to be conducted 
at the Victory Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock with Rev. George 
H. Gass conducting the services. Interment will be made at Lakeview cemetery.
The Twice-a- week Providence Enterprise;  Tuesday November 5, 1929



ROBERTA TRAVIS      
(Farley, Boucher)

Mrs. Roberta Travis, 65, died at the home of her son-in-law, Henry
Farley, in Clay Sunday morning. Funeral services were conducted at
Wheatcroft church by Rev. Boucher. Interment was at Crowell cemetery in
Crittenden county. Surviving Mrs. Travis are three daughters and two
brothers. The Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; Tuesday November 12, 1929



WALKER ESTES
MRS. WALKER ESTES
HOWARD ESTES

Owensboro, Ky. Nov. 11. Fisherman dragging Green River here recovered the
bodies of a man and his son at 11:45 o'clock this morning. The wife and
mother, the other victim of a triple drowning was found yesterday. The dead 
are Walker Estes, 48; his wife, Mrs. Walker Estes, 60, and their son Howard 
Estes, 15, all of Sikeston Mo. An automobile that roared down a hill 
plunged through dock chains at Hambelton Ferry Sat. night carried the three 
to death.  The Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; 
Tuesday November 12, 1929



VIRGIE WINSTEAD     
(Townsend)

Virgie Winstead, 31, formerly of Nebo, a railway mail clerk on the
Southern Railway, was killed yesterday when the Ponce de Leon, northbound
passenger train, wrecked near Oakdale, Tenn. Three other people were killed
at the same time and several others injured. The derailment occurred on a
sharp curve twenty-five miles south of the Kentucky line. Winstead has been 
in the railway mail service several years and was a son of late Mr. and 
Mrs. Lee Winstead, Nebo community, and is survived by three brothers, Kiah 
Winstead of Tucson, Arizona; Homer Winstead of this city; R.L. Winstead of 
Nebo, and two sisters, Mrs. Delmer Townsend, Nebo and Miss Mary Beth 
Winstead was not married. Funeral services will take place at Nebo and 
interment will be made in Union cemetery.  The Twice-a-week 
Providence Enterprise;  Tuesday Nov. 12, 1929



ALBERT EAST        
(Brantley, Parris, Childers, Hubbard)

Albert East, age 64, well know saw mill employe, was found dead in a
wooded section near Dalton Tuesday morning. He had gone to mark trees for
cutting and was overcome with a heart attack and had apparently been dead
24 hours when found. The deceased is survived by four sons and four 
daughters, Sherley, Johnny, Estelle and Boyce East all of Detroit, Mich,; 
Mrs Otho Brantley of Evansville; Mrs. Clyde Parris, Miss Gertrude East and 
Mrs. Joe Childers of this city; one brother and one sister. Funeral 
services were conducted at Shady Grove Thursday by Rev. Dennie Hubbard 
followed by interment in the Shady Grove cemetery. Mr. East was a member of 
the Masonic Lodge.  The Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; 
Friday Nov. 15, 1929



NORA THORNSBERRY    
(Oakley, Tapp, Cravens, Melton)

Mrs. Nora Thornsberry, age 58 years, wife of James Thornsberry of Poole
died at her home in that city Sunday afternoon. She was a member of the
General Baptist church, a prominent and well known woman, and a member of
the Eastern Star order. Funeral services were held at the General Baptist 
church at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning by Rev. W.W. Oakley and burial was in 
Shady Grove cemetery. The Eastern Star order had charge of the funeral 
rights. Surviving her are one daughter, Mrs. Loftus Tapp of Poole, her 
husband James Thornsberry of Poole, one sister, Mrs. R.B. Cravens, of 
Poole, one brother, Dr. J.E. Thornsberry of El Paso, Texas and one adopted 
brother A.C. Melton of Montana.  The Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; 
Friday November 15, 1929



MRS. R.C. FORTENBERRY    
(Pearcey)

The funeral of Mrs. Fortenberry, wife of R.C. Fortenberry, Clay was held
at the General Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Rev. Nealey
Pearcey, pastor preaching the funeral. The deceased was buried at Dixon. 
Mr. Beckham Fortenberry of Anderson, Ind.; Mr. Bloomie Fortenberry, of
Pikesville, Ky.; Mr. Vernon Fortenberry of Bowling Green; Mr. Andy
Fortenberry, Misses Jewel and Lola Fortenberry are the children of the
deceased.  The Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; Friday November 15, 1929



FLORINE WELLS

Mrs. Florine Wells, wife of Henry Wells of near Wheatcroft, committed
suicide at her home by hanging herself about 7 o'clock Thursday morning.
Details are lacking. This was her second attempt at self destruction,
having taking carbolic in the first attempt.  The Twice-a-week 
Providence Enterprise; Friday November 15, 1929



S.N. WILLHOYT     
(Corbin, Crowley, Cosby)

Henderson, Ky.; Nov. 22. S.N. Willhoyt, 72, was killed about six o'clock
last night when run down at Washington and Mill Streets by a truck driven
by L.J. Corbin and owned by the Corbin Truck Line company of Providence and
Madisonville. Mr. Willhoyt, who resided at 120 Mill street, is said to have 
been slightly deaf and apparently did not notice the heavily loaded east 
bound motor bearing down upon him. Corbin surrendered to police and stated 
he did not see the man until too late to avoid striking him. He was 
released after questioning, upon advice of coroner George Crowley. Dr. Ira 
D. Cosby was summoned but Willhoyt was dead upon arrival. The body, chest 
crushed, both arms broken and otherwise mangled, was taken to the Klee-
Morton-Tapp funeral home and prepared for burial. The Twice-a-week
Providence Enterprise;  Tuesday Nov. 22, 1929



INFANT HILL            
(Pearcy)

The ten-day old infant of Mr. and Mrs. B. Hill was buried at the Odd
Fellows cemetery Tuesday afternoon. Short funeral services were held at the
residence by Rev. Nealey Pearcy, pastor of the General Baptist church.
The Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; Tuesday Nov. 22, 1929



JAMES P. BASSETT     (Smith, Claycombe)
CURTIS COFFMAN     (Plemmons, Kirkwood, Gass)

Bassett and Coffman Accidentally Killed                  

James P. Bassett, 50, mine inspector of the West  Kentucky Coal Company   
of this place, was instantly killed Monday afternoon about 1 o'clock at the
Shamrock mines and Curtis Coffman was so seriously injured that he died
nine hours later in the Walker hospital, Evansville, to which he had been
rushed for treatments. From information on hand it appears that Bassett 
had started out to go on an inspection of the mine shafts and had boarded 
a "trip" section of cars used underground, accompanied by Coffman. While 
riding along the tunnel they were crushed by the head-on rush of another train 
of cars that had become disconnected and were running wild. Coffman is 
thought to have escaped instant death by jumping from the cars he was 
driving as the runaway "trip" and his own crashed. Bassett was caught 
between the cars and crushed to death. Both men were married. Bassett 
being survived by his widow, Nannie, two sons, James and William, and a 
daughter, Marjorie, all of this place; his mother, Mrs. Gus A. Bassett; three 
brothers, J. C. Bassett of Earlington, T.P.  Bassett of Spokane, Washington, 
and Lawrence Bassett of this place; and  a sister, Mrs. Curtis Smith, of Benton ILL.
Mr. Bassett will be remembered as having been a candidate for sheriff at
the August primary, was a mason, and a very prominent citizen of this
community. Funeral services were conducted at the  Presbyterian church at 
2 o'clock Tuesday.  Rev. J.F. Claycombe, former pastor of the Presbyterian 
church here, conducted services. Interment was made at the Big Hill cemetery, 
with burial being conducted by his brother masons. Coffman was only 23 years 
of age and was employed as a miner at the Shamrock mines. He is survived by 
his widow and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Coffman; three sisters, Mrs. Ross 
Plemmons, Mrs. George Plemmons, and Mrs. James Kirkwood; three brothers, 
Denver, Chester and Cris all of this place. Funeral services are to be conducted 
at the Victory Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock with Rev. George 
H. Gass conducting the services. Interment will be made at Lakeview cemetery.
The Twice-a- week Providence Enterprise;  Tuesday November 5, 1929



MRS. FANNIE GRIFFEN    
(Winstead, Snow)

On Friday, November 22, the long life of our dear mother, Mrs. Fannie
Griffen, ended peacefully and winged to the bright beyond. She was a
devoted Christian and told us more than once she was ready to meet her
savior. We want to thank our many kind friends for their assistance during 
her illness and for many beautiful flowers they brought her while ill and 
after she passed away. We also want to thank Rev. Winstead, for his 
consoling words and Dr. J.C. Snow for his kindness through her illness.  
The Twice-a- week Providence Enterprise; Friday November 29, 1929


Mrs. W.W. VICKERS

Mrs. W.W. Vickers, of Clay, passed away at a Henderson hospital Monday
morning shortly after she had been carried there by an ambulance. Mrs. 
Vickers is survived by her husband, W.W. Vickers, who is a salesman for 
Nave Cummins, and her parents.  Funeral arrangements have not been 
announced.  The Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; Tuesday Dec. 3, 1929



ED MASON    (Blue)

The charred body of Ed Mason, 65, colored, who lived by himself in an
isolated section of the county near Duvin mine, about 4 miles from
Providence, was discovered in the ruins of his cabin Monday morning by
neighbors. Mason who lives in that section of the county for a number of 
years is thought to have been trapped in his cabin when a gasoline stove 
he had been using on his whisky still blew up, setting the house on fire.
Neighbors of Mason saw the reflections from the fire about midnight Sunday
night but did not think it serious. Investigation Monday revealed the tragedy.
Coroner Kearney Blue, of Clay who investigated, brought back six barrels of
mash and a complete whisky still. Mason is survived by three daughters and
one son. The Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; Tuesday December 3, 1929



JEWELDINE WOODS

Jeweldine, the 2 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Woods, Died
at the home of its parents on Baptist Hill Tuesday evening about six
o'clock. Burial was at White Oak cemetery Wednesday afternoon.  The 
Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; Friday Dec. 6, 1929



MRS. THAN KANE       
(Sisk, Wallace)

Mrs. Than Kane, died at a St. Louis hospital Sunday evening about 5
o'clock following as operation for appendicitis. The corpse will arrive
here Wednesday at noon and will be conveyed to the home of her sister, Mrs.
Clem Sisk, where funeral services will be conducted by, Rev. J.N. Wallace
followed by interment at Lakeview cemetery. The deceased is survived by her 
husband and seven children. The Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; 
Tuesday Dec. 10, 1929



BIRDIE DAVIS         
(Winstead)

Funeral services for Birdie Davis, 37 who died at his home in McLean
county Thursday morning were conducted at Pleasent Hope church Friday by
Rev. W.T. Winstead. Mr. Davis is survived by his parents, one brother and
two sisters.  The Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; Tuesday Dec. 13, 1929



WILLIE GIBSON       
(Trader, Hubbard, Winstead)

Mr. Willie Gibson, age 52, prominent citizen of this city, died in a
Evansville hospital Tuesday night after several months illness. Gibson
recently had an operation for gallstones and never fully recovered. The 
deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. J.C. Trader, of this city; and 
Mrs. Hubbard, Of Tenn, and one son, Virgil Gibson of this city. Funeral 
services were conducted Thursday afternoon at the General Baptist church 
by, Rev. W.T. Winstead followed by interment in Lakeview cemetery. The 
Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; Tuesday Dec. 13, 1929



ILEY STANLEY         
(Viley)

Iley Stanley, age 30, died at a Hopkinsville Thursday night from injuries
received at Duvin mine, near this city Thursday afternoon, when coal fell
on him breaking his leg. Death was due to loss of blood. Mr. Stanley is 
survived by one brother, Strother Stanley of Evansville, Ind. and one 
sister, Mrs. Viley, of Elkheart, Ind. Burial will be at Pleasant Valley 
cemetery Sat. at 2 o'clock.  The Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; 
Tuesday Dec. 13, 1929



FOREST RIDDELL        
(Murphy, Howes, Crockett)

Owensboro, Ky. Dec.21. Leaving a note saying he was going on a long
journey. Forest Riddell, 62, swallowed poison at a room at a hotel in
Owensboro last night and was found dead at 10 o'clock this morning.
Mr. Riddell had been connected with the Guenther Hardware Company in
Owensboro for many years. He is survived by three sons and two daughters. 
They are Dr. Edmund Riddell, Miss. Kittie Riddell, Robert Riddell, H. P. 
Riddell and Mrs. Margaret Ri [sic] Murphy, all of Indianapolis. He was a 
cousin of Judge Hugh Riddell, Irvine, Ky. His wife, who was a Miss Howes 
died several years ago. He was a brother-in-law of James Crockett Of 
Owensboro. The Twice-a- week Providence Enterprise; Tuesday Dec. 24, 1929



INFANT GOBIN

The infant baby of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Gobin of Baptist Hill, this city,
was buried at White Oak cemetery Tuesday afternoon.   The 
Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; Tuesday Dec. 24, 1929