Obituary of Eschol RUTHERFORD, Hardin County, Illinois Copyright 1999 Wanda Reed Name of Deceased: Eschol Rutherford Name of Newspaper: Hardin County Independent Date of Newspaper: 24 January 1935 Obituary: Eschol Rutherford was born to Joseph and Ethel Rutherford on Feb.13, 1900 and he departed this life Jan. 15, 1935 at the age of 35 years 11 months and 2 days. Eschol was born, reared and spent the most of his life in Hardin County. He was a kind, loving son during his boyhood with one of the most endearing dispositions. To know him was to love him. Eschol was united in marriage to Maida Hambrink Aug. 24, 1924, but to them were born no children. To Maida he was always a gentle, loyal agreeable companion. "Eck" as he was better known to his friends, and his wife Maida, purchased the community store near Harris Creek where they have been located ever since. Recently, in order to be better able to serve the people, they have built a new modern and up to date store where the Karbers Ridge road intersects Rt. 140. Every person young and old liked to trade with "Eck". He was ever fair, honest and accommodating to all of his friends and custormers. It was he the community learned to depend upon when it needed help in any way. He favored and obliged all who, came his way. We, today cannot realize how much "Eck" will be missed. No one can ever take his place. The community has not only lost a tried and true friend, but also one of its very best citizens. All people who ever visited "Eck's" store once, went back again, due to his fair dealings and charming personality. He always had a smile for everyone and most usually a laugh. To his friends and family he was ever cheerful. He leaves to mourn their loss, a companion, a mother, a father, a grandmother, two brothers, a sister, five nephews and a host of other rand friends. Eschol is the first to break the family circle which makes it seem even harder to them. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 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