The many friends of David A. Whiteman were shocked last Monday when they learned that he had passed away that morning at his home near Biggsville. It was known to many that Mr. Whiteman had not enjoyed the best of health for some months past, but it was not suspected that his condition was serious. Heart trouble and hardening of the arteries are given as the cause of his sudden death.

Mr. Whiteman was one of Henderson County's best citizens, being always prominent in movement affecting the religious, moral and political welfare of the community and of his fellow men. He was also known as a progressive and up-to-date farmer and stock raiser and always showed a lively interest in the agricultural development of this section of the state. Two years ago he was chosen by the members of the Progressive Party in Henderson County as their candidate for the legislature.

Mr. Whiteman was the son of Henry M. and Elizabeth (McDill) Whiteman who came to Henderson County in 1853 and who acquired possession of 700 acres of land near Biggsville which became known far and wide as the "Whiteman place." David A. Whiteman was born on this farm March 14, 1854. He grew up and remained on the farm, assisting in its operation until he was 34 years of age, receiving his education in the meanwhile in the public schools and at Elliott's Business College in Burlington.

In 1885 he bought 160 acres in Section 19 of Biggsville Township and afterwards added 40 acres to this purchase. This farm he improved and made one of the finest homesteads to be found in this section of Illinois.

Mr. Whiteman was married Oct. 6, 1885, to Miss Elizabeth A. Cameron of Gladstone Township and to this union four children were born, all of whom with their mother survive. The children are Elizabeth, a teacher in the Monmouth schools; Dean, who is a member of the National Army stationed at Camp Dodge; Louise, a student at Monmouth College and Mark, who was associated with his father in farming.

The following sister and brothers also survive the deceased: Mrs. Jas. Meyers of Biggsville; Oliver Whiteman of Burlington, Iowa; James T., John Y., William, Chauncy, Frank and Charles Whiteman, all of Biggsville and vicinity.

Funeral services were held at the Biggsville U.P.Church of which the deceased was an honored ruling elder...