The Quill, page 1
Tuesday, September 6, 1921
Ransford Bennett.
Our people were shocked and surprised Saturday afternoon when word came over the telephone that Ransford Bennett, a well-known LaHarpe citizen, had died suddenly at the Chautauqua ground near Havana, Illinois. It seems that he had driven his car to Havana that morning and his death occurred at 2 o'clock in the afternoon while he was standing beside his car. A stroke of apoplexy proved instantly fatal. The McClure auto hearse was sent to Havana after the remains and returned Sunday morning.
The funeral was held at 10:30 this morning at the LaHarpe Christian church, Elder K. C. Ventress of Monmouth, officiating.
Ransford Bennett was one of three sons born to Mr. and Mrs. Nordan Bennett, early day residents of Hancock county, Illinois. His birth occurred on a farm near Fountain Green, January 7, 1864, where he grew to manhood. On December 25, 1884, (Christmas Day) he was united in marriage with Miss Louise Wilke. Six children were born to them, five of whom survive with the wife and mother[.] Charlie and Carlie were twin sons, Carlie dying at the age of three months. Walter lives at Hamilton, Illinois; Mrs. Lelah Alexander at Burlington, Minnie, Charlie and Harry in LaHarpe.
Of his father's family, two brothers survive, Raymond and Lorenzo, both of LaHarpe vicinity.
Ransford made farming his life work and LaHarpe and vicinity was always his home. About six years ago the family moved to our city where the parents hoped to escape the exacting labors incident to agricultural pursuits and spend their declining years in a peaceful, quiet way. Mr. Bennett, however, was not content to remain idle and was always ready to lend a helping hand in most any kind of work. He was a democrat in politics and took an active part in the councils of his party but never to the extent of seeking office for himself. He was a long time member of the Christian church. His death was a sad blow to family and friends.
His age was 57 years, 7 months and 26 days.
Tuesday, September 6, 1921
Ransford Bennett.
Our people were shocked and surprised Saturday afternoon when word came over the telephone that Ransford Bennett, a well-known LaHarpe citizen, had died suddenly at the Chautauqua ground near Havana, Illinois. It seems that he had driven his car to Havana that morning and his death occurred at 2 o'clock in the afternoon while he was standing beside his car. A stroke of apoplexy proved instantly fatal. The McClure auto hearse was sent to Havana after the remains and returned Sunday morning.
The funeral was held at 10:30 this morning at the LaHarpe Christian church, Elder K. C. Ventress of Monmouth, officiating.
Ransford Bennett was one of three sons born to Mr. and Mrs. Nordan Bennett, early day residents of Hancock county, Illinois. His birth occurred on a farm near Fountain Green, January 7, 1864, where he grew to manhood. On December 25, 1884, (Christmas Day) he was united in marriage with Miss Louise Wilke. Six children were born to them, five of whom survive with the wife and mother[.] Charlie and Carlie were twin sons, Carlie dying at the age of three months. Walter lives at Hamilton, Illinois; Mrs. Lelah Alexander at Burlington, Minnie, Charlie and Harry in LaHarpe.
Of his father's family, two brothers survive, Raymond and Lorenzo, both of LaHarpe vicinity.
Ransford made farming his life work and LaHarpe and vicinity was always his home. About six years ago the family moved to our city where the parents hoped to escape the exacting labors incident to agricultural pursuits and spend their declining years in a peaceful, quiet way. Mr. Bennett, however, was not content to remain idle and was always ready to lend a helping hand in most any kind of work. He was a democrat in politics and took an active part in the councils of his party but never to the extent of seeking office for himself. He was a long time member of the Christian church. His death was a sad blow to family and friends.
His age was 57 years, 7 months and 26 days.
The Quill, page 1
Tuesday, September 6, 1921
Ransford Bennett.
Our people were shocked and surprised Saturday afternoon when word came over the telephone that Ransford Bennett, a well-known LaHarpe citizen, had died suddenly at the Chautauqua ground near Havana, Illinois. It seems that he had driven his car to Havana that morning and his death occurred at 2 o'clock in the afternoon while he was standing beside his car. A stroke of apoplexy proved instantly fatal. The McClure auto hearse was sent to Havana after the remains and returned Sunday morning.
The funeral was held at 10:30 this morning at the LaHarpe Christian church, Elder K. C. Ventress of Monmouth, officiating.
Ransford Bennett was one of three sons born to Mr. and Mrs. Nordan Bennett, early day residents of Hancock county, Illinois. His birth occurred on a farm near Fountain Green, January 7, 1864, where he grew to manhood. On December 25, 1884, (Christmas Day) he was united in marriage with Miss Louise Wilke. Six children were born to them, five of whom survive with the wife and mother[.] Charlie and Carlie were twin sons, Carlie dying at the age of three months. Walter lives at Hamilton, Illinois; Mrs. Lelah Alexander at Burlington, Minnie, Charlie and Harry in LaHarpe.
Of his father's family, two brothers survive, Raymond and Lorenzo, both of LaHarpe vicinity.
Ransford made farming his life work and LaHarpe and vicinity was always his home. About six years ago the family moved to our city where the parents hoped to escape the exacting labors incident to agricultural pursuits and spend their declining years in a peaceful, quiet way. Mr. Bennett, however, was not content to remain idle and was always ready to lend a helping hand in most any kind of work. He was a democrat in politics and took an active part in the councils of his party but never to the extent of seeking office for himself. He was a long time member of the Christian church. His death was a sad blow to family and friends.
His age was 57 years, 7 months and 26 days.
Tuesday, September 6, 1921
Ransford Bennett.
Our people were shocked and surprised Saturday afternoon when word came over the telephone that Ransford Bennett, a well-known LaHarpe citizen, had died suddenly at the Chautauqua ground near Havana, Illinois. It seems that he had driven his car to Havana that morning and his death occurred at 2 o'clock in the afternoon while he was standing beside his car. A stroke of apoplexy proved instantly fatal. The McClure auto hearse was sent to Havana after the remains and returned Sunday morning.
The funeral was held at 10:30 this morning at the LaHarpe Christian church, Elder K. C. Ventress of Monmouth, officiating.
Ransford Bennett was one of three sons born to Mr. and Mrs. Nordan Bennett, early day residents of Hancock county, Illinois. His birth occurred on a farm near Fountain Green, January 7, 1864, where he grew to manhood. On December 25, 1884, (Christmas Day) he was united in marriage with Miss Louise Wilke. Six children were born to them, five of whom survive with the wife and mother[.] Charlie and Carlie were twin sons, Carlie dying at the age of three months. Walter lives at Hamilton, Illinois; Mrs. Lelah Alexander at Burlington, Minnie, Charlie and Harry in LaHarpe.
Of his father's family, two brothers survive, Raymond and Lorenzo, both of LaHarpe vicinity.
Ransford made farming his life work and LaHarpe and vicinity was always his home. About six years ago the family moved to our city where the parents hoped to escape the exacting labors incident to agricultural pursuits and spend their declining years in a peaceful, quiet way. Mr. Bennett, however, was not content to remain idle and was always ready to lend a helping hand in most any kind of work. He was a democrat in politics and took an active part in the councils of his party but never to the extent of seeking office for himself. He was a long time member of the Christian church. His death was a sad blow to family and friends.
His age was 57 years, 7 months and 26 days.
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