December 21, 1899
 
RINARD:  Dec. 19, "Shirley TROTTER died at his home in Rinard, Wednesday, Dec. 13.  He was born in Kentucky, February 15, 1821, moved to Illinois with his parents when six years old, has lived in Wayne county ever since.  Served one year in the Mexican WAR and three and one half years in the civil war.  Was buried in the Indian  Prairie cemetery Thursday Dec. 14th."