1855-1911
The subject of this sketch was born at Pittsburg, Penn., March 10, 1855. Was married to Lillian A. Dunlap at Monticello, Minn. Nov. 3, 1886. Became a member of the Masonic Order over 30 years ago at Tolono, Ill. Died at Martinsville, Ill., Wednesday, Dec. 20, 1911, aged 56 years, 9 months and 10 days.
Mr. Cline was well known here and both he and his family were highly respected by our people.
Mrs. Cline and daughter, Marguerite, arrived here Friday with the remains of the husband and father. They were met at the L.C. station by a large number of friends and an escort of members of the Masonic Order. The remains were taken to the Neoga cemetery, where internment was made according to the Masonic ritual. Judge Gassoway, district deputy, at Martinsville, officiating. Those present from out of town were: Judge Gassoway, Mr. and Mrs. E.N. McNary, Mrs. C.I. Bryden and Mrs. Dr. Doak of Martinsville: Mrs Jacob Zimmerman of Effingham, N.M. Burt and J.C. Jordon of Champaign.
Mr. Cline had been afflicted with a bad cough for years, from which he had recovered only a few months after moving with his family to Arkansas. His death was caused by intestinal cancer, which caused intense suffering until he was relieved by death.
Mr. Cline and four children, Menzo, Marguerite, John and Lockie and Mrs. McNary, a sister, survive.
Menzo is teaching in Arkansas and Marguerite is teaching in Martinsville. Mrs. Cline is determined, if possible, to save her homestead in Arkansas, a new railroad is headed that way, which will make it very valuable.