Obituary of Mr & Mrs H W Metcalfe, Crawford County, Illinois Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives Copyright 2000 Jim Admire Note: I have no connection to this family. I'm just posting an Obit that was sent to me by Barbara Dix who is transcribing old news articles for the website. SAD NEWS Word came Saturday that Mrs. H. W. Metcalfe had died at her home in Spokane, Washington, and that Mr. Metcalfe was seriously sick in the city hospital. Our people will remember them as having been in this place a few years ago at which time Mr. Metcalfe published the Herald. (Friday December 23, 1892) Departed on a Long Journey H.W. Metcalfe,  for several years a citizen of this village died of consumption Tuesday evening at the home of his mother in Dana, Indiana.  He had been unable to work for several months; and when his wife  died in Spokane Washington, about three months ago he left that city and brought his children, two little girls, to his mother's at Dana and, after a short visit with friends here, went to Florida for his health. But it was too late and he returned home to die. Mr. Metcalfe came to Hutsonville in the early 80's and edited the Harold until three years ago. He was an expert printer and capable editor, good in many parts. He made many friends while living here who extend to his mother and children their deepest sympathy in this their hour of sorrow. Mr. Metcalfe carried $3,000 in the Woodman and $2,000 in the Royal Neighbors. This, with the insurance left by his wife, who a Royal Neighbor, will leave his children and mother well provided for. A dozen Woodmen and friends from here attended the funeral yesterday at Paris, near which place he was born nearly forty five years ago, and where he is buried. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb Archivist with proof of this consent. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jim Admire