An English-language monument among many Polish-language monuments; Mr. Pinkos died relatively young, and could perhaps have been a second-generation immigrant. Cameo photographs appear in Polish monuments of a century ago more often than in any other class of monument; indeed, they seem to be an almost exclusively Polish phenomenon. This one is unfortunately smashed.
Father Pitt was not able to read much beyond the name Zmitrowicz; the letters are fading, and he knows almost nothing of Polish. This is an elaborate variation on the standard East European cross-topped tombstone; note the charming folk-art angels and leaves in relief. Rusty streaks on the cross suggest that there might have been an iron crucifix there at some point; the statue leaning against the stone may or may not belong to this grave. St. Mary and St. Ignatius Cemeteries in Scott Township seem to have started as two neighboring parish cemeteries, but they are now one indistinguishable whole administered by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish.
This shaft or fancy obelisk has lost its top, which is lying on the ground between two Oliver tombstones. The rustic letters spelling out “Oliver” were probably rather tasteless in their time; the passing years have given them character.
A small monument, but elaborate for its size, giving us an impression of good taste and quietly enjoyed wealth.
This imposing monument is notable for its particularly fine uncial inscription at the top. Moses Chess has a separate headstone that gives 1895 as his date of death.
