St. Clair County Obits

R. C. Neely

Osceola Sun
3 October 1878
Mr. R.C. Neely was buried in the Appleton Cemetery last Monday evening. Mr. Neeley came to Appleton City about two years ago from Kentucky. He was a man of the mind and had followed the business of book-keeping before coming here. He came here a stranger and, nothing else offering, he engaged work in a coal mine well knowing that his abilities would soon be recognized and find him more remunerative employment. This proved to be the case, and he was soon engaged by Messrs. E. Allen & Co. in the management of their business. This position he held and honorably tilled until about fifteen months since he was taken sick with the flux. The disease completely undermined his health and with all his nerve and the best medical skill in the county could not shake it off. By his gentlemanly bearing, liberal views and urbane treatment he won the esteem of all with whom he met. He was secretary of the Appleton City Lodge A.F.& A.M. thirty one years old and leaves a wife and two children.