STERLING SEMI-WEEKLY STANDARD, STERLING, IL

Roll #63, March 13, 1900, 7;2

DEATHS AT PROPHETSTOWN

William Tabor and Emanuel Garretson Buried at That Place Today

W, P. Tabor of Portland Township, who died Thursday night was buried today, the funeral being held at the Sharon church. The Masonic order had charge of the services. Mr. Tabor was one of the most prominent citizens of Portland Township. He was seventy-eight years of age. Besides his wife he leaves two daughters and one son. They are Herman Tabor of Portland, Mrs. Barney McGrady of Tampico and Mrs. Kelly of Akron, O.

[Transcribed by D. McLoughlin, Tampico Area Historical Society]