Charles Johnson, who lived north of the Church, age about 79 years, died Thursday.

Funeral sermon preached by Rev. Bumpus Friday morning at Hopewell. The weather was so extremely cold only a few were present. One daughter from Indianapolis, Ind., a son from Chicago, a son from South Dakota, have been here with their father and were at the funeral services. Will Eller of Villa Grove was also present.

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Date: February 8, 1917
Submitted by: Ken Richardson