Obituary of Edward HESS, Hardin County, Illinois Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives Copyright 1999 Wanda Reed Name of Deceased: Edward HESS Name of Newspaper: Hardin County Independent Date of Newspaper: 15 Jul 1915 Edward Hess died 1 July 1915, at his home near Cave-in-Rock after a continuous illness lasting four years. His funeral was conducted by Rev. Wigham at Cave-in-Rock Baptist church, on the day following his death, after which his remains were taken to Cave Hill Cemetery for burial. He passed from life into death at the prime of manhood being at the time 46 years 2 months and 3 days. His fatal illness was brought on several years ago by his association with mines. At this time Mr. Hess was superintendent of the mines and on several occasions, he was compelled to go down into the mines from which he inhaled poisonous gases that in time caused his death. Mr. Hess came to Hardin County in 1883 and located at Cave-in-Rock. In 1893 he was united in marriage to Miss Lizzie Frailey, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Frailey, to whom he was a devoted companion until death called him. To this union was born two children, a son and a daughter who with their mother are left to mourn his departure. Mr. Hess lived on the Baldwin farm for eleven years. When his health began to fail he gave up farming and moved to Fairfield, Ill., but as his health did not improve he came back to Hardin County and built him a model home on land given his wife by her parents. Work was the great main-spring of his life. It was his chief inspiration. He was very concerned for his family's comfort. On this theory he accumulated enough for the sustenance of his family after he was taken from them. Mr. Hess was a good citizen, a good neighbor, honest and trust- worthy in all his dealings with fellowman. He told his family that he was ready and willing to meet death when the summons came. He left a message of hope in his inspiring face to those who were dear. During his last sickness which was quite long seige, every wish of his was granted. His wife and children never tired of trying to alleviate some of his pain. The attention he received no doubt prolonged his life to a great extent. Our sympathy is extended to the bereaved companion, children, brother, sisters and other friends and relatives. Written by H.M.R. ------------------------------------------------------------------ USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organiza- tions or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contri- butor, 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: Wanda Reed