In Memoriam - September 26th

1874 Ada Lathrop, 11 year old daughter of Erastus & Elizabeth (Spencer) Lathrop in Lawrence Co., IL.  She was born in 1863 and is buried in the Lawrenceville Cemetery.

1895 Nora Maulding age 20 in Wayne Co., IL. The daughter of Ambrose & Nancy (Russell) Maulding.  She is buried in Farnsworth / Mt. Zion Cemetery in Wayne Co.

1902 Riley McCoy age 74 in Orange Co., Indiana.  He was born in 1828 the son of George & Lydia (Wolfe) McCoy.  Riley married Mary Cornwell.  He is buried in Stampers Creek Cemetery in Orange Co., IN.

1914 Joseph A. Maier, Old Soldier and Pioneer of Carmi Summoned After Short Illness

The death of Rev. Joseph A. Maier, one of Carmi’s most highly esteemed old citizens occurred at his home on South Church street Saturday morning, September 26^th.  He had been in poor health for a number of years, but was not considered dangerously ill until a few days before his death.  He was 77 years, 11 months and 3 days of age when called away.

The death of Mr. Maier marked the closing of a long and useful life.  He was a man liked by everyone who knew him and was a most worthy citizen.  He will be greatly missed by his many friends throughout the county.

Joseph Anton Maier was born in Obermarchtal, Germany, October 23, 1836, and came to this country at the age of eighteen.  When quite a young man he enlisted on the Union side in the civil war and was a member of the 87^th Illinois Regiment, Company “F.”  He saw valiant service throughout the terrible war and never at any time shirked his duty.  He professed faith in the Lord before gaining his majority and was a true and faithful Christian throughout his entire life.

On the 7^th day of August 1865 he was united in marriage to Clara Erkman.  This marriage was blessed with four children, one of whom, Ruben, together with the sorrowing widow, survive.

Soon after his marriage he entered the ministry of the Southern Indiana Conference of the Evangelical Association and served the following fields:  Montgomery, Ind., Circuit, two years, Vandalia Circuit, 2 years, Evansville, Mt. Carmel, Ill., 2 years and Cincinnati, Ohio, 1 ½ years.  After 11 ½ years of service in the ministry he located at Carmi, Illinois where his closing years have been spent.

Mr. Maier was a gentleman of profound intellect and could converse on many subjects.  He delighted to talk of his adventures during the civil war and at different times contributed stories of his exploits to the county newspapers.  His articles, like his speech were highly interesting and were enjoyed by many.

When the summons appeared imminent he showed a willingness to meet his Maker and was resigned to the Will of God.

Besides the widow and son four grandchildren, and two sisters survive to mourn their loss.

Funeral services were held at the residence at one o’clock Monday afternoon and at the Evangelical church at two o’clock conducted by the pastor, Rev. G.A. Stierle, assisted by Rev. Martin Speck, of Anna and Rev. J.W. Feller, of Grayville.  Interment at Maple Ridge cemetery.