Oil Painting (late 1800's ?) unidentified.

I received this painting when my father passed away this year. He and my mother inherited this back in the early 60's from an old women they knew. She had had it in her possession for many many years. I do not kknow anything about this painting and am interested in finding out more information on this painting. The artist signature is hard for me to make out. It has been in the Mid-West for quite some time, so maybe it was from an artist in this area? This painting has yellowing, and cracking and needs to be restored.....I'm leaving that to a professional.