Mr. Charles P. Rush, a former resident of Camden, died at his home in Hillsboro, Ills., from
rheumatism, after an illness of several months. He was born in Camden on the old homestead, the
George Rush farm, west of the village and was about 76 years of age. He was a carpenter by trade
and moved to Illinois about 46 years ago, where he has since lived. Mr. Rush was three times
married. His first wife was Miss Mary Voorhees, the second Miss Florence Voorhees, a cousin of
his first wife and for his third wife he married a western lady, who survives him. He leaves one
daughter, Mrs. F. E. Camp of Granite City, Ills., and one sister, Mrs. Lucy Tallman of Rome, N.Y.
Mr. Rush was a member of the Masonic order and of the Woodmen. He has many friends among the
older people of Camden who will regret to hear of his death.
RUSH - In Hillsboro, Ills., October 24, 1914, Charles P. Rush, aged about 76 years.
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