Sunday's Obituary - BUMP, Walter (1860-1910)

BUMP
Walter Bump, a well known resident of Homer, died at his residence about midnight Thursday, March 31, 1910, after a brief illness with grip and pneumonia.

vol. 35, #13 Lockport Phoenix-Advertiser

OBITUARIES
BUMP
Walter Bump passed away at his home northeast of Lockport last Friday morning, soon after midnight. He had not been well for several days but his condition was not thought serious until Thursday. Drs. Bacon and Paddock were called but the illness which started with a light attack of the grip ended fatally with pneumonia.
The decedent was born Sept 4, 1860, and was the son of the late Lelander Bump and Lucy Bump who survives him. He was married in 1895 to Miss Electa Boyd, who with three children, Leander, Kingsley and George are left to grieve for him. One brother, George, also survives him.
The funeral, which was one of the largest in Homer has had, was held at the house at 1:30 Sunday, from thence to the Homer church at 2 o'clock, the Woodmen having charge of the services. Interment in Brooks cemetery.
Mr. Bump lived at the homestead until his marriage, when he built a home near by. The deceased was a man of sterling qualities and will be greatly missed in Homer and vicinity. He was a member of the M.W.A. and of the Gleaners. The family have the sympathy of a host of friends in this their sudden bereavement.

Vol. 35, #14 Lockport Phoenix-Advertiser

Illinois, Lockport, Lockport Phoenix-Advertiser (Scattered issues), vol. 35, #13 & #14 obituaries.

Sunday's Obituary - DODGE, Harriet SCHULER (1878-1902)

Mrs. I. A. Dodge Died this Morning.

Mrs. I.A. Dodge died of consumption at her home in Homer at 7 o'clock this morning, aged 24 years. She had been ill for several months and her case had been hopeless from the first.
The Decedent was Miss Hattie Shuler, of this place, until about two years ago when her marriage to Mr. Dodge occurred. There are no children. The husband, parents and several brothers and sisters survive.
Mrs. Dodge was an estimable young lady and had many friends who are sincerely grieved at her death.
The burial will take place from the home Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. The burial will be in the Brooks cemetery.

"Mrs. I.A. Dodge Died this Morning.," obituary, Lockport Phoenix-Advertiser, 11 December 1902, Vol 27, No 50 and 51, pages unknown. microfilm. Lockport Branch DesPlaines Valley Public Library District, Lockport, Illinois.