Calvin WILLIAMS, a well-to-do and influential farmer, of Webber Township, died of heart failure at his home, 8 miles northeast of Mt. Vernon, at 3 o'clock this morning.

Deceased had been in failing health for a considerable time past but did not complain on going to bed last night of feeling especially unwell and his family did not regard his condition as being all critical. He arose about 3 o'clock this morning to build a fire and in his efforts to carry out his object fell over and almost instantly expired.

The funeral will probably take place tomorrow at Mt. Zion Church, in Farrington Township.

Source: Mt. Vernon, IL - The Daily Register
Date: Tuesday, December 20, 1898
Submitted by: Mary Zinzilieta

Note from Sandy:
From his Findagrave Memorial, they state his middle name is Walter and he was born December 14, 1841 in Madison County, IL and died December 20, 1898.