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1908 - 1910
Wendell C. Tombaugh
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The Rochester Sentinel
1908
Wednesday, January 1, 1908
Mr. & Mrs. Peter BIDDINGER were at Leiters today attending
the funeral of Mrs. JOHNSON.
John B[ooth]
John Booth Davis was born in the State of
In 1870 Mrs. Davis passed into the higher life, leaving the
father to sustain the home for his four children, being strong physically he
followed his occupation of farming, until five years ago when the first real
illness he ever had completely wrecked his splendid health. Mr. Davis was
exceedingly temperate in all things, cheerful dispostion, always genial and
companionable and a favorite in the community.
Funeral services will be held at
Thursday, January 2, 1908
Ol BORDEN and wife and Mrs. Eva UMBAUGH attended the funeral of
Mrs. Ora BORDEN near
Thurl CAMPBELL, son of James and Amanda CAMPBELL, died December
10, aged 5 months. (Leiters item)
Miss Jeanette CAMPBELL came home from
Friday, January 3, 1908
The six months old child of Mr. & Mrs. Wm. O. BALDWIN,
north of town, died Thursday. The funeral was held at the residence, this
afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. A. L. NEWMAN having charge of the services.
Interment was made in Nichols cemetery.
Saturday, January 4, 1908
A telegram to Dr. J. L. BABCOCK this morning, states that W. H.
KNISELY of
Monday, January 6, 1908
Clarence [GREGORY], the four years old son of Mrs. GREGORY, who
lives west of town, died Saturday of croup. The funeral was held this morning
at 11 o’clock and interment made in Shaffer cemetery.
A surprising death occurred near Leiters Sunday afternoon. Mr.
& Mrs. Irvin WALTERS, who lived with Irvin’s father, Robert WALTERS, had
helped to entertain a party of friends at Sunday dinner. After the dinner had
been served and the party was enjoying a general visit Mrs. Walters went up
stairs and was found there about 3 o’clock lying on the bed in a stupor that
resulted in death an hour later.
Drs. SLONAKER and OVERMYER were called and found the patient in
a stupor similar to that produced by numerous sleep producing drugs. They tried
to relieve her by emetics but she slowly sank to death and lived but a short
time after they arrived. No bottle was found containing any drug except a
bottle of family medicine that could not have produced the death and it is not
known what she took or how or where she got it.
Of course it is possible that she might have died from some poison
taken accidentally but she had talked to the family of being tired of life and
she wrote a letter Sunday morning which has not been found.
Mrs. Walters and her husband had been married but a short time
-- about one year -- and so far as known they were happy. Her maiden name was
WHITE and her parents moved on the old OVERMYER farm from Vermillion county but
soon went back to their old home. Walters and his wife were married in
Vermillion county but came back to his parents’ home near Leiters Ford last
fall and had lived there since.
Milton MOORE a well known farmer, living three miles east of
town, died Saturday night after a long illness from cancer of the liver. He was
62 years old, the eldest son of George MOORE, deceased, and leaves a wife and
two sons, Henry and Homer, and two brothers, Frank and Charles.
Deceased was a photographer for many years but went back to the
home farm when his father grew old.
The funeral will occur at the family residence Tuesday at 1
o’clock land burial to follow in Odd Fellows cemetery.
Tuesday, January 7, 1908
Dr. William HILL was called to Deedsville this morning on
account of the death of his brother, Julius [HILL], who died of paralysis, this
morning, on the Hill farm, west of Deedsville.
Wednesday, January 8, 1908
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Thursday, January 9, 1908
Julius HILL, an aged farmer living about two miles west of
town, died Tuesday morning, he lived with his nephew Bert LEEDY. (Deedsville
item)
Friday, January 10, 1908
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Saturday, January 11, 1908
The remains of Jonas HUNTER, who died at Woodlawn, Thursday of
abcess on the brain, will be taken to Winamac Sunday morning for burial.
The will of William H. KNISELY formerly of this city but during
the past year of
The third item states that he wishes to give his sons, Frank F.
KNISELY and Walter O. KNISELY, a business chance in life. It states that he is
owner of certain real estate in Whitley county and of other personal property,
not bequeathed to his wife. The saw mill, at
Monday, January 13, 1908
Rob[er]t [C.] MARSHALL, who resides on the
Deceased is well known by
Robert C. Marshall was born in Seneca county,
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock
at the Evangelical church, Rev. L. NEWMAN officiating. Interment in the Odd
Fellows cemetery.
Tuesday, January 14, 1908
Mrs. A. J. DILLON went to
Wednesday, January 15, 1908
Mrs. Frank ZINK returned home to
Thursday, January 16, 1908
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Friday, January 17, 1908
John REESE died Thursday at the home of his son, Geo. REESE,
west of town. He was visiting from
Mr. & Mrs. George REESE, west of town, accompanied the
remains of his father, John REESE, who died Thursday to his home in
Alpheus COVER, of Allen township,
Saturday, January 18, 1908
Word was received in this city today bringing the intelligence
that Judge SPANGLER had dropped dead of heart trouble in his office in Winamac,
this morning at 9 o’clock. The judge was the brother of Mrs. Wash WILEY,
northeast of
Word has been received by Mrs. N. E. BENNETT that Miss Lucinda
LEITER is dead at
Monday, January 20, 1908
The final report in the matter of the estate of Jacob
RAILSBACK, deceased, has been filed by Administrator John E. TROUTMAN and shows
that the work of that official was one of long and tedious application.
It will be remembered that shortly after the death of Railsback
on July 6, 1906, at his home in Union township, an old satchel which he had
nearly always carried with him, was opened and found to contain $9,362.86. With
the inventory added, the total amount reached $9,895.02.
Mrs. Isabelle LOUGH, who had cared for the old man during the
last years of life was given $2,632 by the court for her services. Back taxes
were paid to the amount of $1,824.34 and various other amounts were paid out
until the total amount left for distribution among the heirs was $3,787.95.
The work of finding all the heirs was one that occupied a great
deal of the administrator’s time for about a year and as a result of his
research, eighty-four descendants were placed on the list. The residences of
these people range from
The three months illness of Hiram MORNINGSTAR with brights
disease terminated in death Saturday evening when he passed away at Woodlawn
hospital surrounded by his family and friends, aged 59 years and ten months.
Deceased was widely and popularly known as the omnibus and transfer
man in
He leaves the wife, son Charles [MORNINGSTAR], foster daughter,
Mrs. Will BRINKMAN, one full brother, Cy. MORNINGSTAR of Goshen, and two
half-brothers, Ora [MORNINGSTAR] and Frank MORNINGSTAR of
The funeral this afternoon was conducted by Rev. Dr. CAMPBELL
of Methodist church, of which deceased was a member and a large concourse of
friends assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to a good friend.
Tuesday, January 21, 1908
Cyrus MORNINGSTAR returned home to
Wednesday, January 22, 1908
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Thursday, January 23, 1908
Mrs. David KEEL died at
The Fort Dodge Iowa
Messenger says:
Harry THRUSH passed away at
the city hospital at 4:30, January 9th, after several weeks illness with
typhoid pneumonia. The deceased was 31 years of age and is survived by his wife
and a four year old son. He had been employed for some time as electrician for
the Light and Power Co. and was electrician for the
The funeral occurred from the
Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon, Rev. E. E. HASTINGS officiated and the
Woodmen held services over the grave.
Deceased was the son of Mr. & Mrs. N. B. THRUSH of this
city and was well known here as an industrious and upright citizen.
Friday, January 24, 1908
The remains of Mrs. David KEEL were brought to this city via
Lake Erie this morning and were later taken to
Saturday, January 25, 1908
The elegant new burial vault or mausoleum that Mr. A. A. GAST has been building in the Odd Fellows
cemetery since last fall has just been completed. The inside finishing and
decorations were finished this week. It is a handsome receptacle for the bodies
of the deceased. And Tuesday the remains of Mrs. A. A. [Laura A. BALL] GAST,
daughter of Mr. & Mrs. H. W. BALL, who died about twenty-four years ago,
were taken up and was placed nicely in the vault, hermetically sealed in their
last resting place. (
Monday, January 27, 1908
Mrs. Craton ANDERSON, formerly of this city, died at
The funeral will be conducted Tuesday, at Akron M.E. church at
2 o’clock and burial will be by the Maccabee Order of which deceased was a
member.
Tuesday, January 28, 1908
Harry WILSON went to Kentland today where he will attend the
funeral of an uncle.
A widely known Kewanna business man passed away Sunday in the
death of Joe BRUNK. He was long a leading farmer of that community and then
became associated with A. D. TONER, Sr., in the elevator business. He had lived
a retired life for several years, on account of failing health. He was a
popular, successful and upright citizen and leaves a wife and two children.
Wednesday, January 29, 1908
Mrs. Eliza [ROBBINS] HALTERMAN died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. J. M. BURNS, in this city on the 24th inst., aged 66 years and 6
months. Deceased’s maiden name was Robbins and she was the widow of Jacob
HALTERMAN and belonged to the Baptist and U.B. churches at Ebenezer and
Funeral was conducted at
Thursday, January 30, 1908
Will STRAUDERMAN and wife and Trella KENLEY were called to
Mrs. F. RICHARDSON and Mrs. Fred ROWE attended the funeral of
Miss Lida ANDERSON at
Friday, January 31, 1908
Mr. & Mrs. W. H. GRAY went to
Andrew H. THARP, a well known and highly respected farmer who
lived about a mile east of Perrysburg, died Saturday after a prolonged illness
of brain trouble. (Macy item)
Saturday, February 1, 1908
Hugh H. VANDEGRIFT, son of Mr. & Mrs. C. H. VANDEGRIFT, was
born in Fulton county March 15, 1886, and died at
Hugh had chosen his life work along educational lines. At the
age of 13 he finished the common school course, and then entered
He was a strictly moral young man, in social life a favorite,
and that so soon causes much sorrow to the parents and only brother and all who
knew him.
Miss Viad MARTIN, of this city, had a message from
Mrs. Jerry [Hannah R.] EDGINGTON died Friday evening about
seven o’clock at her home three miles northeast of Leiters after a lingering
illness of nearly a year’s duration. Deceased was afflicted of Consumption and
in the last several weeks failed rapidly until death ended all. Two children
Tressie [EDGINGTON] and
The cortege will leave the residence Sunday morning at ten
o’clock and the funeral will be held at
Mr. & Mrs. H. L. MEREDITH and Mr. & Mrs. John BALL, of
near Akron, went to Elkhart last Monday to attend the funeral of their nephew,
Donald [WHITE], the 11 year old son of Oris WHITE. (Mentone item)
Monday, February 3, 1908
Mrs. A. S. BENEDICT died Sunday morning of heart trouble at her
home in
Tuesday, February 4, 1908
Mr. & Mrs. J. O. SULLIVAN are at Bippus on account of the
death of her mother, Mrs. P. BOLLINGER, who died Sunday noon of heart trouble.
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Martha BRAMAN aged nearly 78 years is reported to be
critically ill at the home of Mart FORD south of town. It will be remembered
that Miss Braman was injured by stray shot in the Gillie BURNS murder several
years ago and the elderly lady has never recovered from the shock and injury
received.
Mrs. Silas [M.] [
Mrs. Catherine KINDIG, of Deedsville, aged sixty years, died
Monday morning. She was the widow of the late Seth KINDIG, of near Perrysburg.
She was the mother of John [KINDIG] and Douglas KINDIG, of this city and was a
noble christian woman. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. F. C.
MOON Wednesday at 2 p.m.
Jonas NYE, living about two miles southeast of
Wednesday, February 5, 1908
The infant child of Mr. & Mrs. Ernest SMITH, of
The funeral of Jonas NYE will be conducted tomorrow at 11
o’clock at the
Thursday, February 6, 1908
Grandma [Catherine] KINDIG died Monday morning at 7:30 o’clock
after an extended illness. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at
Perrysburg Baptist church. (Deedsville item)
Henry TEEMS, residing southwest of here, died Sunday evening.
He was a good upright christian man. Funeral Tuesday from
James O. [PALMER], son of William F. and Mary PALMER, was born
in Fulton county March 10, 1869, and died February 2, 1908, age 38 years 10
months and 22 days. Deceased was united in marriage to Emma OVERMYER about 15
years ago. To this union were born six children three sons and three daughters.
He leaves to mourn their loss a devoted wife, six children, a kind father and
mother, two brothers and four sisters. He was a kind husband, a loving father
and affectionate son. Those who knew him best will miss him most.
Friday, February 7, 1908
Miss Katie WHITE aged 22 years, daughter of Chas. WHITE of the
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at one o’clock at
Saturday, February 8, 1908
Mrs. [H.] Greely [Sarah] LUNSFORD died at the family home
southwest of Leiters after a short illness of measles and lagrip. She was fifty
years old, a devout member of the Baptist church, and leaves a husband and one
daughter. [bur Moon cem, Fulton Co
Monday, February 10, 1908
The Columbia City Post
reports the death of Lewis QUICK a pioneer resident and leading old citizen of
Whitley county. He was a brother of Cyrus [QUICK] and Philo QUICK of
Mrs. Susanna SECRIST ALLEN, wife of Isaac ALLEN, died at their
home five miles southeast of
The funeral will be held at the
Tuesday, February 11, 1908
Hubert QUICK and Mrs. Wm. BAKER attended the funeral of their
uncle, Lewis QUICK, at Raber Sunday.
Leona Leota PORTER [BLAKER], daughter of F. M. and Lois E.
PORTER, was born September 14, 1879, near
When 13 years of age she was converted and became a member of
the Greenoak M.E. church, near
Besides the sorrowing husband she leaves to mourn her departure
a father, three sisters, Mrs. Edwin ALLEN, of
Taken from
Wednesday, February 12, 1908
Austin B. SARGEANT, long time resident of
When Alfred HIZER, the man who shot William SNYDER, the saloon
keeper at Grass Creek, Saturday evening, is arrested, it will be on the charge
of murder, as William Snyder died at St. Joseph Hospital at Logansport at 7
o’clock this morning. As soon as the hospital physicians examined the wounds of
Snyder they had little hope of his recovery. But Snyder, being in robust health
at the time of the shooting, gained strength after the first collapse and it
was believed he would recover. All hope, however, was given up early Tuesday
evening, as Snyder suddenly began losing strength.
The body of the murdered man was taken from the hospital to the
home of one of the murdered man’s daughters at
Because of the death of Snyder, it is believed a reward will be
offered for the capture of Hizer. This will take some time as it will be
necessary to hold a special meeting of the County Council to get an
appropriation to pay the expenses of the search and the reward. However,
Sheriff Clem MILLER, is not waiting for an appropriation, but is doing
everything possible to run down Hizer. Photographs of Hizer have been secured
and a large number of copies are being made to be sent to all parts of the
country.
A. R. SMITH went to
Thursday, February 13, 1908
Luman SMITH for many years town marshal of Kewanna, died
Wednesday afternoon after a long illness, aged 71 years. Mr. Smith had been a
resident of Kewanna and vicinity for many years and was an active member of the
Masonic lodge and of the G.A.R. and affiliated with the Free Methodist church.
He was the father of Mrs. Otis TROUTMAN, of Kewanna, and of Mrs. Elmer JACKSON,
of
Mrs. A[lphonso] P. [Sarah F.] HARDING died at her home at
Kewanna Tuesday at the age of 45 years. Her affliction was pneumonia and her
illness was of short duration. She was the mother of one son by a previous
marriage who is a
Mr. & Mrs. George HAYWARD had word that their uncle and
aunt, Mr. & Mrs. George EASTERDAY, of Teegarden are both dead of pneumonia
and lagrip and they will be buried in the same grave.
Friday, February 14, 1908
Sarah E. MAHLER was born in Fulton county March 31, 1855, and
died at her home in
Saturday, February 15, 1908
Hollin S. IFERT died this morning at five o’clock, at his home
He leaves besides a number of relatives in
The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the
residence. Interment will be made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Lucy KERSHNER died at her home southeast of
Monday, February 17, 1908
The infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Ephriam ALSPACH,
Tuesday, February 18, 1908
Mr. & Mrs. A. RICE returned home to Noblesville this
morning, after attending the funeral of her brother, H. IFERT.
Wednesday, February 19, 1908
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Thursday, February 20, 1908
Uncle Johnny KILLER, aged 93 years, died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Daniel BRADDENSTINE, southwest of Macy, of pneumonia Monday.
Funeral was preached by Rev. S. C. NORRIS at the M.E. church here Wednesday
morning at 11:30 o’clock. (Macy item)
Friday, February 21, 1908 and Saturday, February 22,
1908
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Monday, February 24, 1908
Mrs. Evaline [C.] PARKER, mother of Mrs. W. H. BANTA, died at
four o’clock this afternoon at the home of her son-in-law. She was taken ill in
December and did not fully recover from the sickness. She was past
seventy-eight years of age. [1830-1908; bur I.O.O.F. cem, Rochester, Fulton Co
Mrs. Nancy MOORE, widow of Benj. G. MOORE, of near
Mrs. Moore was a kind and beloved old lady over 71 years of age
and will be greatly missed by her many friends.
The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at eleven o’clock at
Mt. Hope U.B. church, Rev. O. B. WELLS, of
Mabel Odessa HARSH, daughter of A. J. HARSH and wife of Grass
Creek, was born November 6, 1886, died February 17, ‘08, aged 21 years.
(Kewanna item) [bur Grass Creek cem, Fulton Co
Tuesday, February 25, 1908
Mrs. Syrena [WAGONER] GOOD DUMBAULD died at her home at Tiosa,
Monday afternoon after six hours illness of neuralgia of the heart aged 75
years. Her maiden name was Wagoner and she was the mother of I. N. GOOD, and
Mrs. Wm. WRIGHT of this city; Laman SWINEHART of South Bend; and Frank GOOD of
Tiosa. She was a widely known and popular neighbor and friend and gave to her
children and community the heritage of a noble life and kindly deeds. Funeral
at Tiosa Christian church Wednesday at 11 a.m. and burial in Luthern cemetery.
Wednesday, February 26, 1908
An infant born to Mr. & Mrs. Ray FRETZ died last night and
Mrs. Fretz is in a critical condition.
Evaline CAINE PARKER was born January 26, 1830 in North
Carlina, and died in
Throughout her life she was noted for her extraordinary
industry, great skill as a cook and housekeeper and her excellent hospitality.
She loved to entertain her friends, and never seemed so happy as when setting
before them the choicest products of her culinary art.
She was a life-long member of the Friends church and almost
every year made her pilgrimage to the yearly meetings at
The funeral services will be held at the Grace M.E. church
Thursday at two o’clock p.m. The bell will not be rung.
The Washington birthday entertainment that was to have been
given by the Ladies Aid the 22d, was postponed until February 29th, on account
of Mr. & Mrs. Ren LUCKENBILL being called to Macy by the death of his
brother’s wife, they being the principal movers in the affair. (Leiters item)
Thursday, February 27, 1908
Mrs. Alonzo [Elizabeth A.] LUCKENBILL died at her home east of
Ebenezer Sunday, of congestion of the stomach, aged 32 years. She leaves a
husband, three children, the youngest being a babe of twelve months, a mother,
three brothers and three sisters and host of friends. She possessed a kindly,
cheerful disposition, and was loved by all who knew her. The floral offerings
were many and beautiful. The funeral was preached in the M.E. church at this
place, by her pastor, Rev. J. F. LUTEY, assisted by Rev. S. C. NORRIS.
Interment in I.O.O.F. cemetery here.
Miss Mabel FOOR, of
Laman SWINEHART and wife and sons Hollis [SWINEHART] and
Clayton [SWINEHART], and the Misses Ione [SWINEHART] and Coral SWINEHART of
Friday, February 28, 1908
Henderson COPLEN, the brother of Isaac COPLEN, near
Wm. RICKEL went to Burket today to open and read the will of
Edward WALTERS, deceased, which was given to Mr. Rickel in trust by the
decedent.
Saturday, February 29, 1908
Mrs. Fred BOSENBERG went to
The little son of Mr. & Mrs. Alfred CHATTEN died at 2
o’clock Saturday morning at its parents’ home on
Uriah SHAFFER received a letter Monday morning bearing the
information that his brother, Theodore M. SHAFFER, died at his home in
Monday, March 2, 1908
A message to Mrs. J. J. HILL from her nephew, Bent McKEE, who
is in
Mrs. Alta HITTLE COOPER, of
Deceased was known in this city having resided here in former
years and has a large number of friends besides a husband, who mourn their loss
of a loving companion.
Funeral was held Sunday morning at 11 o’clock, Rev. MOON
officiating. Interment in
After an illness of scarcely an hour’s duration, Mrs. Cecelia
DREW, wife of Alphonso DREW, died Sunday at the family house at Tiosa. Mrs.
Drew was born in Pennsylvania 71 years ago and leaves four sons and one
daughter as follows: Jacob [DREW], of Tiosa; John [DREW], of Rochester; Wallace
[DREW], of Tippecanoe; Lafayette [DREW], of Iowa; and Mrs. Zada KESSLER, of
Whiting. She was a devout member of the Advent, or
The sad intelligence of the deaths of Mrs. May HENDRICKSON
CRAFT and baby, of
Deceased was the youngest daughter of ex-Treasurer Ed. R.
Hendrickson, and was loved and respected by a wide circle of
She leaves a sister, Mrs. John SWARTWOOD, of this city, and brother
Oren HENDRICKSON, of
Tuesday, March 3, 1908
The names of Mrs. Jos. BARNETT, near
Another death is reported from Tiosa, Albert WOOLLEY, a well
known farmer living two miles northwest of Tiosa, passed away after a years
illness from heart and brights disease combined. He was the father of three
children but one of whom, Mrs. Frank ROHRER, is living. Deceased was a member
of the Progressive Brethren church and the funeral will be preached at Tiosa
Thursday morning at 9 o’clock and the remains will be taken to Chili for
burial.
David FOUTS, a pioneer resident of the north part of Miami
county, aged 78 years, died Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wilson
YARIAN, of the vicinity of Gilead, where he had been on a visit when taken sick
last week from an attack of grippe. He and his wife have been making their home
with their son, George FOUTS, and wife, north of Chili. Besides the widow there
survive one daughter and three sons. The funeral was held Sunday.
Wednesday, March 4, 1908
Mr. & Mrs. D. BUSSERT attended the funeral of Mrs. Nancy
DREW at Tiosa today.
Charles MILLER and Charles COPLEN attended the funeral of
Henderson COPLEN, at
Thursday, March 5, 1908
Edith Grathel [SMITH], infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. SMITH,
born April 1, 1907, and departed this life March 1, 1908, aged 11 months. The
little one had been a sufferer from pneumonia and whooping cough for nearly six
weeks. A father, mother and brother survive her. The funeral was preached at
the home Tuesday morning by Rev. S. C. NORRIS. Interment in cemetery near
Roann. (Macy item)
Friday, March 6, 1908
Rev. A. M. SMITH received a telephone message, Thursday evening
from
The illness of Capt. David RADER terminated in death at 7:30
this morning. Had he lived until the 29th of this month he would have been 78
years old.
Deceased came to
Saturday, March 7, 1908
Mrs. Dosia JESSEN went to
The funeral of the late Capt. David RADER will be held at the
residence at one o’clock Sunday afternoon, the Dr. O. P. MILES, of the Baptist
Church, officiating.
Monday, March 9, 1908
Miss Henretta CONDREY, formerly of the Leiters Ford vicinity,
died at Longcliff hospital yesterday of pneumonia, aged 54 years. She had been
an invalid since a little girl when she had scarlet fever, but was kept by
relatives until four years ago when she became so demented she had to be taken
to Longcliff. Mrs. Caroline FITZGERALD of this city, is a sister of the
deceased and one brother lives in
Mrs. Nancy [E.] MILLER, of the Bigfoot neighborhood died Sunday
evening. [d. March 9, 1908, ae 60-3-18; bur beside John H. MILLER, d.
July 14, 1899, ae 54-5-1; Sycamore cem, Fulton Co Ind]
Tuesday, March 10, 1908
The funeral of Israel LEEDY was held at Leiters, Monday and was
in charge of the Grand Army. Deceased leaves a wife, two sons, three daughters,
an aged mother and three brothers. [February 25, 1847 - March 5, 1908; bur
beside Rebecca Jane LEEDY, wife, November 11, 1848 - January 24, 1894, ae
45-2-13; bur Leiters Ford cem, Fulton Co
Wednesday, March 11, 1908
Mrs. Mary LEEDY returned home to
Mrs. Anna AUSTIN, a mile north of Perrysburg, died Saturday
morning of tuberculosis, and was buried Monday from the Methodist church in
Perrysburg. She was 32 years old.
After a protracted illness from ailments incident to old age
Elijah MILLER died at his home in
A telegram to Robert C. WALLACE brings the sad news of the
unexpected death of Mrs. Nellie [E.] WALLACE BELL, who lived in
At the family residence at Kewanna Mrs. Nancy [(-----) GARNER]
FELTY died after a protracted illness. She was the mother of Henry FELTY of
this city and four other Felty children who live near Kewanna, and of four
children, sons and daughters of Daniel GARNER who died in service of his
country in the Civil war. Deceased was a good christian mother, long a member
of the Evangelical church and the funeral will occur Thursday afternoon at
Greenland church, Rev. L. E. SMITH officiating.
The three years old son of Mr. & Mrs. Martin KING died this
forenoon after a three weeks illness of lung fever.
Thursday, March 12, 1908
Tired of life because of many misfortunes an UNKNOWN MAN tried
to suicide and was found on the Lake Erie & Western railroad tracks a short
distance north of Wagoners, late Wednesday afternoon, with his feet and hands
tied to the track. In the pocket of the stranger’s worn and tattered coat was
found a note which read as follows:
“To the person that finds me. I am tired of life and hence have
taken this means of committing suicide. I tied myself to the tracks. I know of
no relatives living and very few friends. There is no need of knowing my name.”
There were no marks of violence on the man’s body and no
evidence to show that he had been killed by the train. It is a positive fact
that he starved to death while waiting for the train to kill him.
Anna AUSTIN who has been sick for several weeks, died Saturday
morning at 7 o’clock. Funeral was held Monday afternoon from the residence of
her uncle, George, west of town. (Deedsville item)
Friday, March 13, 1908
The family of John B. FIESER who were called to
John Fieser was widely known in
[PHOTOGRAPH OF JOHN B.
FIESER and PHOTOGRAPH OF ONE OF THE FIESER BLOCKS IN
He was a Canadian by birth, his father having been sheriff in
The remains of the deceased arrived at 4 o’clock this evening
and the funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow.
Saturday, March 14, 1908
The funeral services of Mr. FIESER will occur at the family
residence, Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Those wishing to view the remains can
call 11 a.m. to 1 o’clock p.m. Sunday.
The neighbors and friends of Mr. & Mrs. Mark KING who
helped them in distress of the death of their child are hereby thanked for
their kindness and Mr. NELSON and Herman TETZLAFF are especially thanked for
their kindness.
Monday, March 16, 1908
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Tuesday, March 17, 1908
After an illness of several years incident to old age Dr.
Vernon GOULD peacefully sank to eternal sleep at the home of his son Dr.
Cha[rle]s [E.] GOULD at 2 o’clock this morning. He suffered for 16 years with
locomotor ataxia and the severity of the disease increased with his age until
it finally kept him confined to his home for almost two years during which time
he slowly drifted toward dissolution.
Vernon GOULD was a native of
Dr. Gould’s first wife was Almira RANNELLS who died in 1872
leaving five children, Francis [GOULD], Carrie [GOULD], Lucius [GOULD] Charles
E. [GOULD], Hattie [GOULD], the latter two being now the only survivors of the
family. Four years later Dr. Gould married Miss Nannie RANNELLS, of
The funeral arrangements are not yet perfected but it will
likely occur Friday afternoon.
Chas. HARTZLER, the twenty-eight years old son of Mrs. Martha
HARTZLER, living three miles south of
The funeral will be held Wednesday and burial will be made at
Chili.
Wednesday, March 18, 1908
Mrs. Ida CONES left today, for her home in
The funeral of Dr. Vernon GOULD will occur Friday afternoon at
2 o’clock at the residence of Dr. Cha[rles] E. GOULD.
Thursday, March 19, 1908
A telegram from
Friday, March 20, 1908
Joseph CURTIS died at three o’clock this morning at his home in
Tiosa as the result of old age. Deceased leaves a wife and large circle of
friends who will mourn the loss of a loving husband and kind and upright
citizen. The funeral will be held at the residence Saturday afternoon at two
o’clock. Interment will be made in Sand Hill cemetery. [July 24, 1835 - March
20, 1908, ae 74-4-4]
The funeral of Mrs. Jesse W. BONNELL will occur Saturday, at 2
o’clock at the U.B. church. Rev. FETRO officiating. The friends of the deceased
are invited to call at the home of B. F. SHEWARD from 10 to 2 o’clock Saturday,
Saturday, March 21, 1908
The funeral of Mrs. Jesse W. BONNELL, at the U.B. church, this
afternoon was attended by a large concourse of people who had known her and
admired her beautiful life in her residence here. She was one of the most
popular teachers the country schools ever had and as girl and woman her life
was one of much usefulness. Her death is a great loss to her family but she
left them the rich legacy of a beautiful christian life.
Mrs. Francis SEITNER and daughter, Ella [SEITNER], accompanied
by Miss Anna BEIK attended the funeral of Mr. Charley HARTZLER last Wednesday
near Roann. Mr. Hartzler was formerly a teacher of Miss Ella and for that
reason there was a friendship that cannot be forgotten by her. (
Olden
A. M. WOLF, who moved from the
Monday, March 23, 1908
The two daughters of Rev. Jesse BONNELL, Leah [BONNELL] and
Lillian [BONNELL], will make their home with their aunt in Toledo, and Hilda
[BONNELL] will live with her uncle and aunt Mr. & Mrs. B. F. SHEWARD of
this city. The boys, Ralph [BONNELL] and Rex [BONNELL] will live with their
father at Sumner.
The family of W. B. NOLAN, of this city received a belated and
awful message Sunday afternoon telling them of the murder of Mrs. NOLAN’s
sister in her home at
The Nolan family left at once for
Those from a distance who attended the funeral of Mrs. Jesse
BONNELL were, B. W. BONNELL, Fostoria, Ohio; Mrs. R. A. BONNELL, Toledo, Ohio;
W. T. SHEWARD, Muncie; F. E. COCHRAN and family, of Argos; Frank HALTERMAN and
family, Mrs. O. F. BEIK, Mrs. Ed CURTIS, Mrs. V. SHAFER, Miss Elva SHAFER, of
Akron; G. N. MOYER and wife, J. W. CHALLANT and wife, Rev. Noah McCOY and wife,
Mrs. M. J. ULCH, Mrs. S. WHITE, Mrs. B. S. DURR, Mrs. J. HORNING, Mrs. J. L.
TRICKLE, G. W. DAY, Mrs. C. S. OGDEN, Miss Oma RAGER, Miss Gertrude JOHNSON,
and Wade BINKLY of Laketon.
Tuesday, March 24, 1908
Of the awful death of the sister of Mrs. NOLAN, of this city by
the murderous hands of her own son at
Fully recovered from his
drunken condition, Grover BLAKE has at last come to a realization of the crime.
Today he is confined in a dungeon in the county jail. Following the grewsome
recital at
Certain
When sober Grover Blake was a
model young man. At such times the neighbors give him credit for being very
attentive to his mother, who in all his troubles when arrested and with prison
staring him in the face many times had been a true mother to him. But when
drinking he almost invariably committed some crime from stealing to forgery to
assault. When he murdered his mother he was under indictment on the charge of
forgery, and the fact that he had not been sent to prison was because his
mother pleaded with the prosecutor to postpone the trial.
Wednesday, March 25, 1908 to Friday, March 27, 1908
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Saturday, March 28, 1908
Katherine JARVES [HOSEY] was born in Knox county,
Mrs. Effie IFERT, of
Mrs. Jesse BURNS, of this place, who is about 75 years of age,
received word last week of the death of her father, Joseph CISSNA, of New
Carlisle, St. Jo[seph] county, aged nearly 100 years old. He only lacked 348
days of reaching the century mark. (
Monday, March 30, 1908
The Sentinel editor
had a message yesterday evening notifying him of the death of a relative, W. B.
CRANE, a
Tuesday, March 31, 1908
A telegram to Miss Glen HOWELL BARNHART, received today, says
her uncle Will HOWELL died of pneumonia, at his home in
Another of the County’s noblest pioneers passed away in the
death of Jacob PUTMAN near
* * * * * PHOTOGRAPH OF
JACOB PUTMAN * * * * *
He was the father of ten
children, nine of whom are living as follows: David [PUTMAN] and Ira PUTMAN of
this county; Jacob [PUTMAN] of Kansas; James [PUTMAN] of Plymouth; Mrs. Chas.
DAVIS; Mrs Kezia KUHN; Mrs. Mary ESHELMAN; Mrs. George WINES; and Miss Lavina
PUTMAN.
The funeral will be held at
The illness of Mrs. W[illiam] I. [Ora J. CLOUSE] RANNELLS, of
The deceased, Ora J. Clouse, was born in
Mrs. Rannells was a most estimable girl and woman to all who
knew her. Happy, amiable, hospitable and sincerely christian she had hosts of
friends and all will be grieved that she died in the midst of life’s usefulness
that was scarcely half finished.
The funeral will be under the auspices of the Baptist church of
which she was a member Thursday morning at 10 o’clock, and burial at I.O.O.F.
cemetery here.
Samuel [W.] LOSHER, a retired farmer and pioneer resident, died
at his home at Perrysburg Sunday morning after an illness from a complication
of diseases. He had been in poor health for the past year. Mr. Losher was a
brother of John LOSHER, formerly of
Wednesday, April 1, 1908
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Thursday, April 2, 1908
Dr. James G. CAMPBELL drove to
Irvin HUTCHINSON, a Vandalia engineer, of
Friday, April 3, 1908
Mrs. James PUTMAN, Mrs. L. C. KEPLER, of
The will of Samuel W. LOSHER, who died a few days ago at
Perrysburg, has been filed for probate. It was written in February, 1906. It
gives the widow the choice of taking the house and lot and furniture in
Perrysburg and $200, or $1,400. Henry LOSHER, a step-son, of
The messenger of death came to Benjamin F. PORTER, familiarly
known as Frank PORTER, after six months’ illness. Mr. Porter was not an
extraordinary man in point of ambition but his quiet, earnest and
ready-for-duty life made for him a very wide circle of friends. He was born
where the city of Indianapolis now stands in 1829 and came to Fulton county
when 13 years old and lived here ever since, except four years stay in the
California gold fields and three years spent in defense of his country in the
civil war. He had lived on the farm where he died, three miles southeast of
town for 57 years and was widely known as a successful farmer scholarly
gentlemanly, and good man.
Mr. Porter married Hannah [M.] COLLINS, who died some fifteen
years ago and to them were born ten children, six of whom survive as follows:
Marion [PORTER] and Walter [PORTER], of Marion; Vernon [PORTER], St. Paul; Mrs.
Lot BABCOCK, of Peru and Mrs. John DOWNS and Mrs. Voris LOWE, of this
community, Mrs. Charles CALLOWAY, deceased, was also a daughter. He was an
active member of the Masons and of the G.A.R. and both orders will assist at
his burial which will occur at
Saturday, April 4, 1908
Ed CHRISTIAN and family, of
A message to Miss Glen HOWELL BARNHART, this morning, brought
the sad news of the death of her aunt, Mrs. Will HOWELL, in
A message to his son, John [CAREY], who lives here, told of the
accidental death of Dr. George W. CAREY, at
Deceased had lived in
Monday, April 6, 1908
Mr. & Mrs. H. C. CONDON attended the funeral of Irvin
HUTCHINSON at
Marion [PORTER] and Walter PORTER returned to
Mrs. Ezra ALSPACH and Mrs. John SPAIDE left this morning for
Frederick [McMANAMA], the infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Chas. B.
McMANAMA, was buried at Citizens cemetery this afternoon.
The many friends of Mr. & Mrs. Jesse NEFF, formerly of this
place, will be sorry to hear of her death, which occurred a week ago at her
home at
James TAYLOR, aged 97 years died Sunday morning at the home of
his son Jerome Taylor, at Mentone, after an illness of several days.
Mr. Taylor was a remarkable man and his life was one well
spent. From boyhood he was a progressive man and made money which he spent in
living a life of comfort in old age.
The aged man was the son of a Revolutionary soldier and was born
in Mercer county,
While calling on Mr. Taylor recently, a Sentinel representative was entertained very pleasantly with
stories. He remembered distinctly of the falling of the stars in 1832 and the
great excitement occasioned by the first railroad crossing the
During his life Mr. Taylor had many misfortunes. He was a
carpenter when a young man and after coming to
During his long life, Mr. Taylor never belonged to any church
until two years ago when he united with the Lutheran church at Talma. He was
always a christian man.
Mr. Taylor was married in 1837 and his wife lived until almost
one year ago. They celebrated their sixty-ninth wedding anniversary shortly
before her death.
The funeral will be held at Mentone, Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Dillie [Alazanna HARVEY] COOPER died at the home of John
BARNETT and family on
Tuesday, April 7, 1908
James Floyd WARE, oldest son of Mr. & Mrs. Green WARE was
born September 28, 1886, and died April 2, 1908, aged 21 years 6 months and 5
days. “Floyd” as he was called, was a good boy, free from bad habits, and clean
in his life. He had the manly merit of being dutiful to his parents. A short
time before the end, he desired baptism and committed his soul to Him who will
not turn the penitent away. Funeral Sunday at the Blue Grass Chapel was largely
attended despite the rain.
Wednesday, April 8, 1908
Mrs. Roy CLAY, residing about three and one-half miles
northeast of
Thursday, April 9, 1908
Mrs. Jacob BRUBAKER, aged nearly 75 years died Wednesday
evening at seven o’clock at her home near
Deceased had been ill for the past fifteen years of dropsy and
for some time had been quite low. Mrs. [Sarah A.] Brubaker was one of the
pioneer residents of
The surviving children are Tillen [BRUBAKER] and William
[BRUBAKER], Cass county; Jacob [BRUBAKER], Leiters; Mrs. Vina LOWMAN, Mrs.
Susie MARTIN and Eli [BRUBAKER], near
The funeral will be held at
Born to Mr. & Mrs. A. S. ZABST Sunday, April 5, a son, and
as the Lord saw fit He claimed it as his own and the burial took place at
Friday, April 10, 1908
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Saturday, April 11, 1908
Mrs. Charlotte ROGERS died at the home of Thomas J. McCRORY and
family northwest of town, Tuesday, at the age of 65 years. (Kewanna item)
Monday, April 13, 1908
Word was received Saturday by Hiram NEFF, who lives east of the
lake that his father, Jonathan NEFF, of
Tuesday April 14, 1908
Grover BLAKE, of Anderson, the confessed murderer of his
mother, who was the sister of Mrs. W. B. NOLAND, of this city, was taken through
Wednesday, April 15, 1908
Mrs. Robert EATON, formerly Effie Van Dorn, of near Yellow
Creek lake died Tuesday after an illness of measles. The funeral will be held
at Claypool Thursday morning at 10 o’clock.
Thursday, April 16, 1908
The infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McMAHAN south of town,
died this morning. Interment will be made Friday in Odd Fellows cemetery.
Friday, April 17, 1908
John BLACK was born in
Saturday, April 18, 1908
Mr. & Mrs. Jacob MILLER went to
A telegram this morning to Frederick PETERSON, of this city
from B. B. MUSSON, of St. Joseph, Missouri, stated that Martha (MUSSON), the
ten year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Musson, died Friday evening. Her death
was due to injuries received from a severe fall, which injured her spinal
column.
Wm. BOYER died this morning about 8:30 o’clock, at his room
over the MILLICE Grocery on
Monday, April 20, 1908
Chas. MOORE, 44,
Tuesday, April 21, 1908
Although had had been in ill health for two years the sudden
death of Jacob VanTRUMP Monday evening was a surprise to the community. He had
slowly been failing for some time but was not considered immediately dangerous
and when in attempting to get out of bed he fell over dead there was no one
present but his wife. His disease was dropsy due to some heart affliction.
Jacob VanTrump was born in Virginia nearly 71 years ago, the
son of John and Elizabeth VanTRUMP who were the parents of twelve children,
Jacob being the last survivor. The elder VanTrumps came to
The time of the funeral has not yet been fixed.
Mrs. Will [Hattie E.] MANLY, who has been an invalid for more
than two years as the result of paralysis, died this afternoon at 1:30 o’clock.
Mrs. Hattie E. AXLINE, was born in
At this time the funeral arrangements have not been completed.
It has been decided that the funeral will be held Friday. [Hattie E. Manley,
March 26, 1868 - April 21, 1908; bur
Wednesday, April 22, 1908
Mr. & Mrs. Harold VanTRUMP and daughter, Helen [VanTRUMP],
are here from
The funeral of Mrs. Will [Hattie E.] MANLY will occur Friday
afternoon at 2 o’clock at the residence. Friends of the family are requested to
call between 10 and 12 o’clock Thursday.
A telegram to relatives in this city this morning, brought the
sad intelligence of the death of Luther MITCHELL, which occurred at 8:20
o’clock this morning. Luther had been ill of malarial fever for the past six or
eight weeks and during the last week or more had been gradually failing in
strength until death came.
Deceased was the son of Orton MITCHELL, of this city, his
mother and sister reside in Chicago and brother Harry [MITCHELL] in
The remains will be brought to this city and funeral
arrangements made later.
Thursday, April 23, 1908
The will of the late Jacob VanTRUMP leaves all of his property
to the widow [Lavina VanTRUMP] and names her and Harold VanTRUMP executors
without bond.
Luther MITCHELL was born September 1, 1885 and died April 22,
1908 in
The funeral of Jacob VanTRUMP was a remarkable one. When Dr.
CAMPBELL opened the service he was given an obituary written by the deceased on
July 4th, 1907 in which he confessed his belief in God and the Christian
relition, said he would omit some things in his life and add to in other
respects, admonished his sons to live manly men and observe the Golden Rule in
all things, and then added a pathetic note to the minister who should
officiate. It was probably the most impressive obituary ever read in
Friday, April 24, 1908
Fred PETERSON returned home yesterday evening from
Saturday, April 25, 1908
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Monday, April 27, 1908
Mr. & Mrs. Harold VanTRUMP and daughter Helen [VanTRUMP]
returned home to
Mrs. Ellen FOOR, wife of David FOOR, living one and one-half
miles north of
There were five children born to Mr. & Mrs. Foor, Dr. J. B.
FOOR, of Black Hawk, Fred FOOR, of
The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the
Christian church in Macy, Elder James WAGONER having charge of the services.
Interment will be made in the Macy cemetery.
Tuesday, April 28, 1908
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Wednesday, April 29, 1908
At the family residence four miles southwest of town this
morning, Mrs. Wm. [Wilhelmina] TETZLAFF passed away after an illness of several
weeks, with throat and heart trouble.
Deceased was well known as a quiet, kindly wife, mother and
neighbor and her whole life was devoted to the welfare of her family and
friends. She was a daughter of Mrs. ROSENBAUM of this city, was twice married
and besides her husband leaves five children, viz: John and Louie FELDER, and
Sofa, Ida and Eddie TETZLAFF. She was a convert in the Evangelical church and
the funeral will be held under the auspices of that denomination. She was about
55 years old and her family has the sympathy of a very wide circle of friends.
Thursday, April 30, 1908
Chas. and Harvey CONNOR returned to
The funeral of Mrs. Wm. [Wilhelmina] TETZLAFF will occur Friday
afternoon at 1:30 at
Friday, May 1, 1908
Miss Margaret EBER attended the funeral of Mrs. Wm. TETZLAFF,
south of town today.
Dr. Harry [M.] PIPER, of
The unfortunate man was a brother of Geo. PIPER, until recently
a barber of this city but now of
When ex-Sheriff Isaac GOOD heard that ex-Postmaster Jonas MYERS
had ordered his casket built of solid walnut Isaac at once came to town to see
what his old friend’s idea of the right kind of coffin is. He saw the “box” and
liked it so much he ordered cabinet maker, Sam WALTERS, to make one for him
just like it. And then he hunted Jonas up and made a contract with him that if
he (Good) should die before his casket is finished he is to have the casket
already finished for Jonas and Jonas is to use the one to be made for Isaac.
This is a remarkable circumstance. Both men are at the four
score period of life and both talk a good deal of being ready to die and yet
they are as cheerful as ever and seem to enjoy the company of their friends the
same as usual. And the pair is remarkable in another respect. In politics they
have always been the stubbornest of opponents, while as neighbors and Odd
Fellows they are the closest of friends. For years they have stood together on
all I.O.O.F. matters and both wear “Fifty years an Odd Fellow” badges.
Myers has carried out the plans for his funeral in detail. He
has deposited in his casket full written instructions for his funeral, such as
names of pall bearers, songs to be sung, etc., and has the casket locked and
the key in the keeping of an undertaker who is to unlock the casket when Jonas
dies and carry out the instructions he has written and deposited therein.
But these funerals may not occur for ten years yet. While each
of the illustrious old Fulton countyites have an occasional “brush” of grip or
something else that threatens to take them away both are sturdy and at this
time in very vigorous health considering their old age.
Henry F. WELLER, of near Gilead, has qualified as administrator
of the estate of Martha WELLER, giving bond in the sum of $200, signed by John
W. SMITH and Leo F. RAMSEY. (Macy item)
Lillie M. WEAVER, of near Wagoners, has been appointed guardian
of her children, minor heirs of the late Isaac R. WEAVER, Arthur, Walter and
Edna WEAVER, aged respectively twenty, fourteen and five years. (Macy item)
Mrs. W. A. BARTLETT was called to Milford, Illinois, Saturday
on account of the death of her grandmother who was ninety-eight years of age at
the time of her death and had never ridden on a railroad during her
lifetime. (Macy item)
Ralph [HEDGES], the infant son of Omer and Dora HEDGES, died at
the home of parents near Deedsville, Saturday, aged one year five months and
twenty-eight days. Spinal meningitis was the cause of death. Funeral services
in charge of Rev. Frank LaMASTERS, of
Grandma NELSON, of Disko, died suddenly last Wednesday morning
about 7 o’clock after a tedious illness of several months. The funeral occurred
Friday at one o’clock at the M.E. church of that village conducted by her
friend and former pastor, Rev. T. H. HILL. (
Margaret Elizabeth WALTERS, widow of Mathew H. WALTERS,
departed this life April 25, aged 69 years.
(Kewanna item)
Monday, May 4, 1908
Mr. & Mrs. Will LOY attended the funeral of Dr. [Harry M.]
PIPER at
A clipping from a
Tuesday, May 5, 1908
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Wednesday, May 6, 1908
Joseph C. BARRETT died Tuesday evening at 5:40 o’clock at his
residence on
Deceased was born in
Mr. Barrett leaves a wife, two brothers, William [BARRETT] and
Abner J. [BARRETT]; two sisters, Mrs. Hester COLLINS and Mrs. Richard LEAVELL,
of this city, and two daughters, Mrs. Ed. WILLIAMSON, of
The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the
residence. The Odd Fellows will have charge of the burial.
John Verl [RENTSCHLER], the eleven years old son of Representative
and Mrs. George RENTSCHLER, east of
Deceased has been a sufferer of rupture of the heart for the
past six months and the end did not come unexpectedly.
The funeral will be held Friday morning at 10 o’clock, at the
Fulton U.B. church. Interment will be made in the
Thursday, May 7,. 1908
Mrs. J. D. TURNER, of
The funeral of Joseph BARRETT was taken charge of this afternoon
by the local order of Odd Fellows, assisted by several members of the order of
Nelie Marie [DURKES], the infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs.
Frank DURKES, four miles southwest of
Mrs. Lee [Bessie A. McCARTER] MONTGOMERY died Wednesday
evening, of rheumatism, at her home just west of
Bessie A. McCarter was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Sylvester
McCARTER and was born January 1, 1876 and died May 6, ‘08. On November 16,
1901, she was married to Lee MONTGOMERY to which union was born four children,
who survive with the father to mourn their loss.
The funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Friday, May 8, 1908
The funeral of Mrs. Lee MONTGOMERY will be held at Presbyterian
church Sunday at 2 o’clock, Rev. Arthur Maxwell SMITH having charge of the
services. Interment will be made in Odd Fellows cemetery.
A telephone message from Twelve Mile announces the death of
Mrs. Ross HOWELL at an early hour this morning. She was taken ill Sunday
morning and her critical condition was not fully realized until she was dying.
She was a bride of but a few months, the second of of Mr. Howell’s to die
within two years, and a sister-in-law of Miss Glen HOWELL BARNHART of this
city.
Saturday, May 9, 1908
Mrs. Catherine E. MARTIN, of
Mrs. Martin was a pioneer of
The children who survive are Mrs. Ida MILLINER, Fulton; Mrs.
Etta DAY, Plymouth; Mrs. Bert OILER, Greencastle; Mrs. Minnie MOORE south of
Fulton; Don [MARTIN], Logansport; Ed. [MARTIN], Peru; and Arthur [MARTIN],
Fulton.
The funeral will be held at Fulton U.B. church Sunday afternoon
at 2 o’clock. Interment will be made in
(Memorial resolution by Americus Lodge No. 91, I.O.O.F., for
Joseph BARRETT, from Plymouth, Indiana, May 6, 1908, signed by Ed V. KOONTZ,
Jacob KASZER and William HAHN, committee).
Monday, May 11, 1908
The funeral of Edward NORRIS, formerly of Rochester, but for
the past several years of South Bend, who died Friday was held at the residence
in that city Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. The Eagles assisted by the
Mason’s
Mrs. Sarah R. EDWARDS NEFF was born near
In 1870 she was united in marriage with Elija NEFF now deceased
and to this union one child was born, Mrs. Stewart Haslett who with other
relatives and friends are left to mourn the loss of a friend and mother.
Mrs. Neff has practically been an invalid for more than three
years and death came as a welcome messenger to relieve her of her suffering.
She had never united with any religious denomination, but held steadfast to the
Bible and its teachings, doing unto others as she would wish to be done by.
She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Mary McKEE, of
Funeral will occur Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the
home of Mrs. Stewart Haslett,
Friends may call between the hours of 9 to 12 o’clock Tuesday
morning.
Mrs. Margaret CULVER, of
Luther BIBLER, who was operated upon at Woodlawn May 1, for
appendicitis, died Sunday afternoon at 1:20 o’clock.
Deceased was the eldest son of Atty. and Mrs. J. H. BIBLER of
this city, and was born in
He grew up a bright student in the public schools of
On October 1, 1903 he was united in marriage with Miss Martha
MUND, of Ora, to which union there was born one child who survives with its
mother and other close relatives and many loyal friends to mourn their loss.
The members of the
The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the
home of deceased’s parents, Atty. and Mrs. J. H. BIBLER,
Tuesday, May 12, 1908
Mrs. John CARRITHERS returned home today from
Wednesday, May 13, 1908
The Misses McCAUGHEY were called to
Thursday, May 14, 1908
Miss Margaret CULVER,
Friday, May 15, 1908
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Saturday, May 16, 1908
A special in the Indianapolis
Star of today, from Lafayette, says Mrs. LeRoy [Lucinda J. LEAR] ARMSTRONG
died at Salt Lake City yesterday of cancer. Mrs. Armstrong’s maiden name was
LEAR and she grew up two or three miles west of
The infant child of Mr. & Mrs. David WOLF died last Friday
and was buried at
John L. HOFF, an old citizen of
Monday, May 18, 1908
Doratha Marie BRAUN was born in
In 1854 she came to
There were born seven children to this union, Frona and John
SCHOLDER, of this city, and five deceased.
The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the
residence, Rev. O. P. MILES having charge of the service. Interment was made in
I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Dan BROWN of
Mrs. Thomas CLEMENS died this morning at 9 o’clock, at her home
near
Tuesday, May 19, 1908
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Wednesday, May 20, 1908
Dan BROWN has returned to his home in
Mr. & Mrs. E. E. CLARY went to
The remains of Mrs. Isabel BOCKOVER, were brought from
Thursday, May 21, 1908
Mrs. H. S. FANSLER died Monday at her home in
Friday, May 22, 1908
Mr. & Mrs. Wm. WILSON attended the funeral of Mrs. Elijah
[Rachel A.] McKELFRESH at
Sarurday, May 23, 1908 to Wednesday, May 27, 1908
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Thursday, May 28, 1908
David BLACK aged almost 80 died at his home at
Friday, May 29, 1909
Mr. & Mrs. Marion HEIGHWAY, Mr. & Mrs. Henry MILLS and
Mr. & Mrs. Scott PONTIOUS went to Leesburg last Sunday to attend the
funeral of Isaac POWELL, a relative who died on Friday. (Mentone item)
Mrs. Susan BABCOCK [ONSTOTT] died this morning at three o’clock
at the home of her son, Isaac ONSTOTT, after a month’s illness.
Susan Joanne BABCOCK, daughter of James and Rebecca Jane
BABCOCK was born in
She united with a Baptist church in Dearborn county when ten
years of age and when Ebenezer church was organized she became a charter member
and has ever since remained faithful, ever characterizing the Savior’s life.
Her father and three of her brothers, Andrew, James and Calvin [BABCOCK], were
pioneer Baptist ministers of the County. Deceased was a lovable, forcible character
always weilding a good influence over all that were fortunate to come in
contact with her. She was ever devoted to her family and friends. Being left
with six small children she fought life’s battles bravely without a murmer
keeping her family together and moulding an influence that will guide and
direct them all through their lives.
Funeral will be held at her late residence at the home of her
son Isaac ONSTOTT 506 W. 9th
Interment will be made in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
Saturday, May 30, 1908
Two new monuments have been recently in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Thomas McGINNIS has put a marble monument and Mrs. Grant TRACY a fine marble
monument representing the Gates Ajar. (Macy item)
Miss Edith BROWER the twenty-two year old daughter of Mr. &
Mrs. L. K. BROWER, of northwest Rochester, died Friday evening about ten
o’clock. Miss Brower has suffered of tuberculosis of the stomach for the past
seven months and death came as a relief to the patient sufferer.
Deceased was a member of the Presbyterian Church having joined
when quite young and was always known as a lovable young lady highly respected
by all. She leaves a father, mother and three brothers, Harry, Walter and
George [BROWER], all of this city.
Funeral at residence Monday afternoon at 2:30.
Monday, June 1, 1908
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Tuesday, June 2, 1908
Mrs. Harry ARMSTRONG returned home to
Mrs. Thos. MERCER and Ed MERCER, of this city and Robert
QUIVEY, of North Manchester, went to
Wednesday, June 3, 1908
S. M. NEWBY, of this city, received a telegram Tuesday evening,
bringing the news of the death of his aunt, Mrs. Rebecca ROBERTS, of
The funeral of David BLACK was largely attended here last
Wednesday afternoon. (Deedsville item)
Thursday, June 4, 1908
Mrs. Anthony BRAMAN received word from Blanchester,
Clarence CASTLEMAN and wife and Mrs. Emma SEE attended the
funeral of their grandmother, Mrs. Joanah ONSTOTT. (Leiters item)
Friday, June 5, 1908
Mrs. James [F.] [Martha J. (SHRIVER)] KOFFLE, residing just
east of Manitou died Thursday evening about 12 o’clock, after an illness
extending over a period of about two years.
Deceased was a member of the Saints church and during her
health was an earnest worker. She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Elmer HART,
Louisa and Ruth [KOFFLE], and one son, Omar [KOFFLE], besides a husband, three
sisters, one brother and many friends to grieve for her.
She will be buried in
Saturday, June 6, 1908
Carl CLIFTON, son of Lemuel A. and Lena L. CRABB, was born in
Kewanna on May 18, and died at the family residence on
The editor’s aged mother, Mrs. Delilah SHESLER, died at the
home of a son in Idaville, last Friday morning at two o’clock. (
Monday, June 8, 1908
Mr. & Mrs. Joe BRADY of
George [REID], the three years old son of Mr. & Mrs.
Fred REID, who was burned Friday morning, died Sunday morning about 2 o’clock.
It will be remembered by Sentinel
readers that the little fellow was playing in the back yard at the home of his
parents on
The funeral was held at the residence this afternoon at 2
o’clock, Rev. GENGE having charge of the services. Interment was made in the
Odd Fellows cemetery.
Tuesday, June 9, 1908 and Wednesday, June 10, 1908
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Thursday, June 11, 1908
Jay ABBOTT died at his home on Piety Hill Wednesday evening
after several months illness. He leaves a wife and three daughters, Mrs. Harry
OWENS, Mrs. May HARE and Miss Della ABBOTT.
(Macy item)
Friday, June 12, 1908
Mrs. W. S. SHAFER received a message Thursday afternoon telling
of the sudden death of her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth WILTFONG, of
Coral [RAMSEY], the nine year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs.
Leo RAMSEY east of town, who was taken to Woodlawn hospital Rochester where she
underwent an operation for appendicitis Friday afternoon, died Tuesday night at
12:15. The funeral cortege will leave the residence at 9:00 o’clock Friday
morning, services at the church in
Saturday, June 13, 1908
The body of Geo. H. NAWN, who died on an
Mrs. Maria NELLANS, died this morning at 11:45 o’clock at the
home of her son, Ami NELLANS,
Deceased suffered from disease incident to old age and has been
in failing health since January. She was born April 24, 1820, in Green county,
The funeral cortege will leave the residence Monday morning at
9:30 o’clock and will go to
The infant child of Arthur UMBAUGH of near Tiosa died monday
and following a brief service at the home interment was at the Lutheran
cemetery east of Tiosa Tuesday. (
Mrs. Leavisa CRILE aged 93, and mother of Mrs. A. B. SARGENT,
died at the home of her daughter in
Monday, June 15, 1908
After a long illness, induced by attack of pneumonia fifteen
months ago, Mrs. Margaret V. [(
Mrs. Gould was doubtless the most widely and popularly known
woman in
The funeral will occur Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the
residence of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Bryant, when Rev. O. P. MILES pastor of the
church of which deceased was long a leading member will conduct the service.
Mrs. Adam [Mary RICHARDSON SAGER] SMITH departed this life
Saturday evening at 6 o’clock, aged 67 years at her home in
Mary Richardson was born January 27, 1841 in Franklin Co.,
Virginia. In 1848 she came with her parents to
Friends and neighbors wishing to view the remains may do so
Tuesday from 8 to 10 o’clock a.m. Funeral will be held at the residence Tuesday
afternoon at 1 o’clock. Interment will be made in
Vern Leroy [
Miss Mae CUMMINGS died in the hospital at
[Ida Mae Cummings, Oct
14, 1882 - June 10, 1908; bur Kewanna I.O.O.F. cem]
June 16, 1908
Out of town relatives and friends here today to attend
the Mrs. [Margaret] GOULD funeral were Mrs. Ella SPOHN,
The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Gould this afternoon, was a
beautiful but modest affair. The floral offerings were profuse and rich, the
music was by Miss Genette WARD, and the sermon by Dr. MILES was an eloquent
eulogy on the beautiful and useful christian life of the deceased.
Mr. Thomas [I.] WILSON, brother-in-law to Mrs. A. T. BITTERS
and Mrs. Alice REED, died in his home in
Wednesday, June 17, 1908 to Friday, June 19, 1908
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Saturday, June 20, 1908
Misses Mary and Bernice BRACKETT returned home to Hedgewich,
this morning after attending the funeral of Mrs. GOULD.
James HEDDENS died Tuesday at
Since the death of his wife, that occurred in
Henry BEIK, of
Monday, June 22, 1908
The sad news of the death of John A. NEW, of Green Oak, who
committed suicide at
The body of John A. New, of
Green Oak,
The case is one of the worst
that has ever been heard of in the city, and as near as can be estimated New
had been dead about one week. It was the extreme hot weather what caused the
remains to go to pieces and to the condition that they were in when discovered.
The room in which the remains
were found was formerly used by the Salvation Army people and it was Captain
HINSHAW and Lieutenant EMVOY who made the discovery after they had broken down
the door to find the cause of the awful smell that circulated about the hallway
and the street below. Investigations by Coroner GOODRICK have not been
completed but from the facts received by a Journal
reporter it is almost certain that the man came to his death by suicide. He had
as much as threatened his own life and it was only a short time ago that he
visited his brother, Marshall [NEW], an employe of the L. E. & W. shops and
informed him that he carried a small package with him, and that when the time
would come he would be of no more use to earth, he would end it all.
It was more than an hour after
the decayed remains were found before they were identified as those of Mr. New.
Shortly after Coroner Goodrick
was summoned, word was sent to Marshall New, an employe of the L. E. & W.
shops, and a brother of the dead man. He was greatly excited over the tragic
death, but at the same time acknowledged that it was no more than he expected.
He stated that he was almost sure that the man would take his life, but never
expected to find him in the condition he was found. In telling of his brother
Mr. New stated that he was one of a family of four brothers and one sister. He
was born in 1851 in
He was married twice, and was
divorced from both wives. He was out of money, and so the prospect of having to
go to the poor house confonting him, it is thought drove him to the rash act.
His brothers and sister are:
As soon as the remains could
be gotten from the building they were taken to the county infirmary and buried.
Mr. New was a member of one of the very best families of
The body will be disinterred next winter and removed to
A telegram to this city Sunday, brought the sad news of the
death of Mrs. W. R. TAYLOR, at
Mrs. Taylor lived in
The remains will arrive in
Tuesday, June 23, 1908
His chest crushed in like paper when the hoof of his horse fell
on him, Horace E. SCOTT, widely known and respected young farmer, near
The accident happened when Scott, who resides on the farm of
Mrs. TYSON, one-half mile south of
Wednesday, June 24, 1908
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Thursday, June 25, 1908
Phillip BAKER, aged 49 years, residing one-half mile south west
of Wagoners died Wednesday evening at 7 o’clock after an illness extending over
a period of five years. However he was only seriously ill since last August and
death came as a relief to the patient sufferer. Deceased leaves a wife, four
children and a large number of relatives and friends who mourn their loss. The
funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the residence, Elder J.
F. WAGONER officiating. Interment will be made in Macy Odd Fellows cemetery.
Mrs. C. H. MULLICAN and children attended the funeral of her
grandmother, Mrs. Adaline FORBES, at
Mrs. Anderson BOGGESS died at 2:00 o’clock this morning, at her
home on
Deceased was born April 15, 1847, in Clunette, Kosciusko county
and in February 1864 was united in marriage with Anderson BOGGESS. In the
spring of 1865 they went to Iowa, where they resided about two and one-half
years, coming back to Kosciusko county then twenty-four years ago came to
Fulton county, where they resided all but five years, which was spent in Kosciusko
county. Eighteen years ago Mrs. Boggess united with the Christian church and
has since remained a faithful member. There were four children born to this
union, three of whom preceded their mother in death, the remaining son being
William [BOGGESS] of this city.
The funeral will be held Saturday morning, at 10 o’clock at the
residence, Rev. LACEY having charge of the services. Interment in Odd Fellows
cemetery.
Saturday, June 27, 1908
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Monday, June 29, 1908
Elliott BAILEY, the veteran soldier and hackman, passed away at
1:52 this morning, as the result of injuries sustained in a runaway Saturday
afternoon. His death was due to a fractured skull. Mr. Bailey was a popular
citizen and a great lover of children. His obliging nature won him friends by
the score.
Elliott Bailey was born in Hardin county,
The funeral services will be held at the home on
At 3 o’clock this morning, Rev. A. L. NORRIS passed away at
Woodlawn hospital. Death was due to a complication of diseases. Abraham L.
NORRIS was born near
The funeral services will be held at Macy, Wednesday morning,
Rev. CAMPBELL being in charge. Interment at the Macy cemetery.
Tuesday, June 30, 1908
Mr. & Mrs. E. H. MURRAY, Mrs. Grace McCARTY and children
were in
Edward Taylor BROWN, aged fifty-nine, for thirty years a
leading business man of
Wednesday, July 1, 1908
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Thursday, July 2, 1908
Samuel FARNER, south of
Deceased was born in
The funeral will be held at the late residence Saturday
afternoon, at 2 o’clock, Rev. J. G. CAMPBELL having charge of the services.
Interment will be made in the Citizens cemetery.
Mr. & Mrs. Lee MILLER and daughter, of
The funeral of Abraham L. NORRIS was preached at the M.E.
church here Wednesday morning. He has been a local preacher here for
twenty-five years and was known and loved by countless friends. (Macy items]
Friday, July 3, 1908
Wilbur SQUIRES, of the soldier’s home at
Mrs. Lee MILLER, of
Saturday, July 4, 1908
[
Monday, July 6, 1908
Mrs. James GANDY, who attended the funeral of her father, S.
FARNER, returned home to
After an illness lasting over a period of two years or more,
Mrs. Emma MILLER, nee LANDIS, died about 1:30 last Sunday afternoon. She was an
amiable young lady, the youngest of Moses LANDIS. (
The heirs of the late Mr. & Mrs. Joseph WILHOIT have caused
the monument at the tomb of Mr. Wilhoit to be removed and are putting up a new
and more modern monument one which is suitable for both the father and mother.
(
Tuesday, July 7, 1908
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Wednesday, July 8, 1908
Henry KING, aged 75 years died suddenly Monday evening about
eight o’clock, at the home of his brother, George KING, one and one-half miles
northeast of Talma.
Deceased had been in ill health for a long time owing to
nervous troubles but was not thought to be in a dangerous condition. Mr. King
was a well known farmer of the Talma neighborhood and was highly respected as a
citizen and friend.
The funeral services were held at Yellow Creek church this
morning at ten o’clock. Interment was made in Yellow Creek cemetery.
Thursday, July 9, 1908
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Friday, July 10, 1908
Henry KING, who has been an invalid for a long time practically
helpless for two years past, died last Monday evening at the home of his
brother, George KING, west of Mentone. He was 72 years of age and well known as
a good citizen, and one of the best carpenters in the country. (Mentone item)
Saturday, July 11, 1908
The body of Wm. LAWS, which was buried in
The burial place of the noted Indian chief was indicated to
Capt. CROOK of Adams township, Cass county, by the late Major McFADIN, of
Recently work was begun on the excavation and it was not long
until the coveted treasure, the bones of the great Chieftain, were reached.
Great excitement reigned for some time among those present when the discovery
was made, the party being Capt. FISHER, ex-marshal WOOD, Capt. Jack HEMLING and
Capt. CROOK. When the excitement allayed, all gathered around with bowed heads
and solemn faces to view the remains of the once noble chieftain who chose his
burial place at the edge of the lake whose waters he loved so well. The dry
dock will be his monument - the AUBBEENAUBBEE DOCK.
Monday, July 13, 1908
Mr. Mitchell is well known in
A clipping from a
Died, in
Friends and acquaintances are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral tomorrow, Wednesday, July 1, from
the W. B. Ward & Son, Undertaking Parlors,
Robert Mitchell was a resident of
Arthur John [DECK], son of John E. and Carrie DECK was born in
Cass Co.,
Tuesday, July 14, 1908
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Wednesday, July 15, 1908
John MILLER, aged 57 years, passed away this morning at 1:30
o’clock, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lon WARE,
Deceased was born in Putnam county Ohio, in 1851, and at an
early age came to
The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at
the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Lon Ware. Interment will be made in Odd Fellows
cemetery.
Thursday, July 16, 1908
While sitting on M. L. PATTERSON’s porch, talking with Mrs.
PATTERSON, yesterday morning at 10 o’clock Mrs. Joe [H.] [Anna A. (WEAVER)] DAY
indulged in a hearty laugh when she suddenly plunged forward off her chair onto
the floor and lay unconscious. In the excitement of the moment Mrs. Patterson
rushed to the prostrate woman and fell across her in a faint and both were
unconscious when neighbors arrived. Mrs. Patterson soon rallied but Mrs. Day
gradually became weaker and died at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, aged 58 years.
Mrs. Day’s maiden name was Anna WEAVER and she was always a
jolly, helpful woman whom everybody liked. She leaves her husband and four
children, viz: Charles [DAY], Ray [DAY], Guy DAY and Mrs. Charles HALDERMAN.
Friday, July 17, 1908
A prominent pioneer citizen of Logansport, Stephen C. TABOR,
who has relatives in Peru, died at an early hour Wednesday morning, of apoplexy
at his residence. He was born March 8, 1830, and was the oldest son of Cyrus
TABER, and probably the oldest inhabitant of that city.
Saturday, July 18, 1908
Isaac BEMENDERFER, died at his late home in
Monday, July 20, 1908
The Lake Erie excursion north Sunday, struck O. B. BAIR at
Plymouth, and rendered injuries from which he died about thirty minutes later.
The accident occurred just after the train had crossed the
Mr. Bair is a brother of Mrs. Joel STOCKBERGER, of this city
and a well-to-do farmer residing about one mile west of
Mr. Bair was well known to the hardware men of this city,
having been for a number of years state agent for the Champion farm machinery
company and paid many professional visits to
W. J. BEMENDERFER received a telegraph message late last
Saturday evening that his brother, Isaac [BEMENDERFER], died in
Tuesday, July 21, 1908
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Wednesday, July 22, 1908
The funeral of Oliver P. BAIR, of west of Plymouth, who was
killed by a Lake Erie train Sunday will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock
at the residence. Interment will be made in
I. J. BLACKETOR of Athens, Alabama, who has been traveling in
the West to regain his health, arrived in Rochester Sunday, intending to spend
a few days with his brother, Abe [BLACKETOR], and family south of town, but he
received a message Monday announcing the death of his wife and left for home at
once. The message was so delayed he is aftaid the funeral will take place
before he arrives at
“Uncle Job” BREECE, as he was familiarly called, died at his
home in Macy, Monday evening, at six o’clock, of a disease peculiar to old age.
He was 86 years old. He was an early pioneer in this county, having immigrated
from
The funeral was held at the Christian church at Macy today.
Thursday, July 23, 1908
The Joel STOCKBERGER family attended the funeral of Oliver P.
BAIR, at
The Sentinel is in
receipt of a copy of the Craig (
Friday, July 24, 1908 to Monday, July 27, 1908
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Tuesday, July 28, 1908
Mrs. J. D. BURNS and son, Charles [BURNS], have returned from
Wednesday, July 29, 1908
Rudy BYBEE died Tuesday evening after a lengthy illness of
tubercular trouble at the home of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph BYBEE,
Mr. Bybee has been a patient sufferer during the past seven
years, four years of which time was spent in
Deceased was until the time of his illness one of the foremost
school teachers of
The funeral services will be held at the Methodist church, in
Mentone, Thursday, cortege leaving the residence at 10 o’clock a.m.
A telephone message from
In the death of Wm. DAUGHERTY Wednesday evening at eight
o’clock
Deceased suffered a stroke of paralysis nearly six years ago,
which rendered him practically helpless and he has been bedfast nearly ever
since.
Mr. Daugherty was born in Fayette Co., Ohio, July 31, 1844,
where he resided until ten years of age, when with his parents he came to
Fulton county. He enlisted in Co. D, 87 Reg. of
He was united in marriage to Nancy Jane MOORE in 1878 and to
this union were born seven children, four of whom survive. Thos living are Mrs.
A. DULANY, of Chicago, Mrs. Grace BLACKBURN, of
The remains may be viewed at the residence,
The funeral services will be held at Mt. Hope, Sunday afternoon
at 2 o’clock, Rev. McNEELY, of Tiosa, officiating. Interment will be made in
The will of the late Job
BREECE of Macy has been filed with the county clerk for probate. The will was
written in 1900, but a codicil dated March 25, 1908, supercedes some
provisions. To the widow, Elizabeth J. BREECE, is bequeathed one-third of the
rents and profits of the 89 acre farm in Allen township, to hold during her
natural life, or as long as she remains his widow. At her death or marriage 50
acres off the east end of the farm is to be divided between the sons, Lewis R.
[BREECE] and John BREECE. The residue of 39 acres is to be divided between the
daughters, Susan Anna SHROUF and Mary E. VANDERGRIFT, share and share alike. To
the two sons is also bequeathed the one-third interest of the deceased in the
David ZARTMAN 40 acre farm. The widow is also to receive the one and one-half
acre residence tract of land in Allen township and all personal property, to hold
during her life, after which it is to pass into the possession of the two sons.
By the original will Isaac B.
MULLICAN was named as executor, to serve without bond, but by the provisions of
the codicil the son, Lewis R. Breece, is named as executor, to serve under the
same conditions. The codicil affects the one and one-half acre residence tract.
It is to be divided as follows: One-third to the children, Lewis and John
Breece and Mary E. Vandergrift, and the remaining two-thirds to be divided
among the children of the widow, Elizabeth Breece.
Friday, July 31, 1908
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Saturday, August 1, 1908
Mrs. Sarah VICKERY has returned from
The death of Aaron HOLMES came as a shock to a very large
circle of his friends on the evening of Thursday, July 23. He had been
complaining of liver trouble since about the holidays, which developed jauncide
and heart trouble. (
Loren WHEAT, grandson of Mrs. Mary WHEAT, formerly of this
place, was instantly killed near
Mrs. Melissa A. HICKELL died of cancer of the stomach at her
home on
Monday, August 3, 1908
Samuel ROUCH, aged nearly 80 years died Sunday morning at 10
o’clock at his home in the
Deceased is one of the pioneer residents of
He leaves five sons, Aaron [ROUCH], Hiram [ROUCH], Jonas
[ROUCH], Jesse [ROUCH] and Ezra [ROUCH], all of the
The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at ten o’clock at
Jeanette PACKER, daughter of John and Elizabeth PACKER, born in
Came to
Funeral at residence of J. F. EILER,
Tuesday, August 4, 1908
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Wednesday, August 5, 1908
Joe BEVELHEIMER went to Shelbyville today to attend the funeral
of his brother, Eb BEVELHEIMER.
Thursday, August 6, 1908 to Saturday, August 8, 1908
[no entries]
Monday, August 10, 1908
Lloyd BAIR, called home by the death of his father, visited his
aunt, Mrs. Cordelia MOORE, and other relatives here this week. Mr. Bair is in
the artillery service of the
Samuel LEFFEL, a former resident and teacher, of near
Perrysburg, was killed by a train in
Tuesday, August 11, 1908
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Wednesday, August 12, 1908
News of a sad and peculiar death came in from Akron today
telling of the drowning of Lloyd [SHIREMAN], the twenty-one year old son of Mr.
& Mrs. Ira SHIREMAN, of near Rock Lake, three miles east of that place.
The young man went to the lake about eight o’clock this morning
to wash his buggy and drove his horse into the water. While engaged in washing
the rig, the animal became frightened and in attempting to quiet the horse the
young man became entangled in the harness. This only tended to further frighten
the horse and it soon proved unmanageable. The result was that the boy was
drowned before he could get loose and the animal soon after also drowned. The
sad affair has cast a gloom over the entire community as the drowned man was
one of the popular young fellows of that vicinity.
Coroner RICHARDS, of
The funeral arrangements are not known at this time.
Nicholas KING, aged seventy-five years, died Tuesday evening at
4 o’clock, at his home one and one-half miles east of Tiosa.
Deceased passed away as the result of a stroke of paralysis,
which was visited upon him Saturday morning.
Mr. King was a well known citizen of the Tiosa neighborhood and
was highly esteemed by all who resided in that community.
The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock, at
the Lutheran church, east of Tiosa. Interment will be made at Reichter
cemetery.
Thursday, August 13, 1908
Mrs. Anna SHAFER attended the funeral of Nicholas KING near
Tiosa today.
Messrs. Jacob and Fred PERSCHBACHER attended the Nicholas KING
funeral, near Tiosa today.
Miss Lena [ALSPACH], the 37 year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs.
Ed ALSPACH,
Miss Alspach was born in Fulton county December 23, 1871, and
lived with her parents until last winter, when she became so violent it was
decided to place her in Longcliff where she has since remained. This morning a
telegram from that institution stated that the unfortunate lady died suddenly
there this morning. Undertaker ZIMMERMAN will bring the remains to this city
Friday.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
John TOUGHMAN, aged nearly 90 years, died this morning at the
home of his son, Thomas A. TOUGHMAN, northeast of
Deceased was born in 1818, and came from
Short funeral services, which will be in charge of Rev. A. M.
SMITH, will be held at the Toughman residence at 12 o’clock Friday. The remains
will be sent to
Friday, August 14, 1908
McClung Post No. 95 will meet Sunday at the Court House at 1:30
sharp to attend the funeral of Comrade Jacob BROWN. By order of Com. O. F.
SMITH, A. C. SHEPHARD, Adj.
Jacob BROWN, the well known ex-soldier, passed away at 7:30
Thursday evening, after an illness extending over a period of two months. Death
was due to stomach trouble. Mr. Brown has been janitor of the North school
building for the past few years, and he leaves many friends among the school
boys, as well as among the citizens.
Jacob P. BROWN was born in
His life was gentle, and the elements so mixed in him, that
Nature might stand up and say to all the world, “This was a man.”
Mrs. Emma BROCKMAN, wife of William BROCKMAN of this city, died
at 3:00 o’clock this morning at Longcliff. She moved here with her family in
1906 from
Cloyd SOUERS [SOWERS?], aged 31 years, died Wednesday evening
at the home of his uncle, John SOUERS[SOWERS?], one mile north of Macy, as the
result of an attack of tuberculosis.
Deceased was a resident of
Saturday, August 15, 1908
The funeral of Mrs. Emma BROCKMAN has been postponed until
Monday morning at 10 o’clock at the Catholic church.
Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. C. H. RUMBLE
at Tonawanda, N.Y. Mrs. Rumble was the mother of Wm. [RUMBLE] and Frank RUMBLE
both well known here.
Monday, August 17, 1908
Mrs. Mandy MILLER of
Tuesday, August 18, 1908
Mrs. A. WAGONER and Miss Myrtle KNIGHT returned to
Wednesday, August 19, 1908
Mary M. GREGORY died Thursday evening at the home of her sister
Mrs. Martin KING, eight miles west of
Deceased was born November 19, 1857 and has since resided in
The funeral will be held Thursday morning at eleven o’clock at
Thursday, August 20, 1908
Esther LEWIS, aged about two years, daughter of Mr. & Mrs.
Omar LEWIS, died Monday morning after a few hours illness. The family have the
sympathy of a host of friends in their bereavement. (Leiters Ford item)
Friday, August 21, 1908
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Saturday, August 22, 1908
A telegram received here this morning brought the news of the
death of Mr. Sam BEATTIE of
Monday, August 24, 1908 and Tuesday, August 25, 1908
[no entries]
Wednesday,
August 26, 1908
Miss Bessie HAMLET of
Thursday, August 27, 1908
The will of Martin CASEY, of Blue Grass, was probated Wednesday
afternoon. The probation was a surprise to many local people who were not aware
of the gentleman’s death, which happened about two weeks ago.
Mr. & Mrs. Ed. BAIR attended the funeral of the infant
daughter of their niece, Mrs. Clara PEEPLES, at Poplar Grove Tuesday. (Tiosa
item)
Samuel N. BEATTIE was born in
The deceased united with the order of Free Masons more than
forty years ago. The Masonic order of Kewanna of which he was a member assisted
by the order at Fulton and also Charles DYER, the worshipfull Master of the
lodge at Hammond, laid their deceased brother to rest in the Bowman cemetery
and commended his spirit to God who gave it. [Sarah E., wife of Samuel N.
Beattie, died August 30, 1866, at age 18y-7d; bur Bauman cem,
Friday, August 26, 1908
Henry MILLER, a farmer who formerly lived west of town, and was
well known here, died yesterday afternoon at his home south of Kewanna. He was
a brother-in-law to Geo. R. BEARSS.
Friends in this city received the sad news today of the death
of Miss Eura FLAGG, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Chas. FLAGG, formerly of this
city but now of Hoopeston, Illinois. The Flagg family went to
Saturday, August 29, 1908
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Monday, August 31, 1908
James DEWEESE, brother of ex-county commissioner Asa DEWEESE,
died suddenly at the home of his sister, Mrs. [Achory] [Elizabeth DEWEESE]
MARRS, at
The funeral will be conducted at ten o’clock tomorrow morning
at the home of Mrs. Marrs near
Samuel BRINEY, aged 62 years, died Sunday afternoon at 2
o’clock at his residence, one mile west of
Mr. Briney’s latest illness has been due to an attack of
gangrene for which he underwent three operations, the last one resulting in the
removal of a lower limb above the knee.
Deceased was born in
Funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at
Tuesday, September 1, 1908 and Wednesday, September 2,
1908
[no entries]
Thursday, September 3, 1908
Mrs. W. J. [Eliza A. (HICKMAN)] LEITER,
Deceased was born in
In 1865 she was united in marriage to W. J. Leiter to which
union survive seven children: Mrs. Jennie GREENSTREET,
Mrs. Leiter was a devout Christian lady having united with the
Grace M.E. church in childhood and clinging to her faith throughout all the
years of her life.
The funeral will be held Sunday with Dr. CAMPBELL in charge of
services.
Joseph BELT, aged about 50 years, died at eight o’clock this
morning at his home 3-1/2 miles southeast of
Mr. Belt was born in
The funeral service will take place tomorrow afternoon at the
Green Oak M.E. church. Rev. MILES will be in charge. Interment at
Mrs. Anna ROUCH died Wednesday night at 11 o’clock at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Albert [D.] [Eliza A. ROUCH] McKEE east of Rochester after
an illness of twelve weeks of complications of diseases incident to old age,
being 76 years old.
Deceased was a christian lady beloved by all who knew her and
leaves a wide circle of mourning friends.
She leaves six children: Mrs. Rinda MOORE, near Athens, Mrs.
Hattie MOORE, Elkhart, Mrs. M. WOODS, near Rochester, Mrs. Albert McKEE, city,
John ROUCH near Talma and George ROUCH of Rochester.
Funeral will be held Sunday morning at 10:30 o’clock at Mt.
Zion, Rev. McNEALY having charge of the services.
Friday, September 4, 1908 and Saturday, September 5,
1908
[no entries]
Monday, September 7, 1908
Word was received here Sunday that Wm. MADARY, a prominent and
well known young farmer, residing four miles east of
Tuesday, September 8, 1908 and Wednesday, September 9,
1908
[no entries]
Thursday, September 10, 1908
A clipping from a late
Mrs. Calkins had been sick for about three weeks with dropsy
and yesterday afternoon at three o’clock the end came.
The nearest relatives are an aunt in
Mrs. Calkins had lived in this city for the past fourteen years
and in that time had endeared herself to every person who knew her. She was a
member of the Presbyterian church and not only was a zealous church worker but
had a great charitable heart for all humanity and did much good work outside of
the church. Thoughtful kindness was one of the strongest characteristics of her
beautiful life, lived more for others than herself. She was sixty-eight years
old and leaves a husband [Edward CALKINS].
Mrs. Calkins was formerly a well known resident of
Friday, September 11, 1908
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Saturday, September 12, 1908
Mrs. Elizabeth FISHER, widow of the late Joseph FISHER, died at
her home at
The funeral was held this afternoon at 3 o’clock at the Dunkard
church at
Monday, September 14, 1908
The infant son of Dr. and Mrs. Perry HEATH died Sunday evening
about 9 o’clock. Interment was made this morning in Odd Fellows cemetery.
Mrs. Benjamin F. [Rebecca C. MARTIN] GREEN died Friday, September
11 at her home four miles northeast of
Deceased was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James MARTIN,
deceased, and was born in
On April 2, 1870 she was united in marriage with Benjamin F.
GREEN to which union was born five children, all of whom survive. Mrs. Wm.
MEDARY, near Fulton, Mrs. Aaron KLINE, LaPorte, James Earnest GREEN near
Fulton, Kinney GREEN with Ringling Bros. circus and Elsie Bell [GREEN], who
lives at home.
Mrs. Green was a christian lady beloved by all who were so
fortunate as to know her.
Funeral services were held Sunday morning at 11 o’clock in
Fulton Baptist church. Interment was made in
Wednesday, September 16, 1908
Dr. McKendry GREEN, of
The four months old child of Mr. & Mrs. Roy WOLFORD,
southeast of
Thursday, September 17 to Saturday, September 19, 1908
[no entries]
Monday, September 21, 1908
Mrs. John LAIDLAW went to
Harry Earl [EMMONS], the six months old son of Mr. & Mrs.
Chas. A. EMMONS, near Talma, died Wednesday, September 16, of cholera infantum.
Funeral was held from the residence Friday, Rev. James McNEELY having charge of
the services. Interment was made in Reichter cemetery.
Tuesday, September 22, 1908
Mr. & Mrs. John LAIDLAW are at
Hon. E. C. LAIDLAW was born in
For many years Mr. & Mrs.
Laidlaw resided on a farm south of the city. In 1894 the deceased served in the
state legislature with honors and he also had served his country in the civil
war, being a member of Co. H, 138th Indiana Regiment. He received an honorable
discharge and belonged to Houghton post, G.A.R., of this city. Mr. Laidlaw also
has been for 25 years or more one of the leading members of Monitor lodge, No.
286, I.O.O.F. For many years he was one of the leading figures in the work of
the old Northern Indiana & Southern Michigan Agricultural association which
annually gave the big fairs between this city and
Wednesday, September 23, 1908
Mrs. Alice EIDSON went to
Thursday, September 24, 1908
Chas. A. WHITTENBERGER of
Friday, September 25, 1908 and Saturday September 26,
1908
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Monday, September 28, 1908
Robert Johnson RUSH, the infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Frank
RUSH, of near
The community was startled Thursday noon of this week by the
news spreading that Austin WHITTENBERGER had died very suddenly about 11
o’clock. The deceased had been afflicted with asthma for years, probably ever
since his youth, and during this season of each year he is always sorely
distressed to get his breath. During the past week or ten days he had been
suffering severely from an attack of asthma, but his family, while they gave
him every attention, did not notice that his condition was worse than ordinary.
(
Merrill H. BICKELL, of
Tuesday, September 29, 1908
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Wednesday, September 30, 1908
The little adopted son of Mr. & Mrs. FRUSH died Sunday
forenoon and was buried in the I.O.O.F. cemetery at
Mrs. Nancy [Jane MOORE] DAUGHERTY passed away, Tuesday evening,
at her home in northeast
Nancy Jane MOORE and Wm. Daugherty were married in 1878 and of
this union four children survive, Mrs. A. DULANY, Chicago; Mrs. Grace
BLACKBURN,
The funeral will be held at
Interment will be made in
Thursday, October 1, 1908
The estate of the late Sebastian GOSS was practically settled
in the
Friday, October 2, 1908
[no entries]
Saturday, October 3, 1908
[omitted]
Monday, October 5, 1908
[no entries]
Tuesday, October 6, 1908
George WERNER of Aubbeenaubbee township, died at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. G. Warmbrod, at
The deceased was a relative of Bishop SIBERT, first bishop of
the Evangelical church. He heard him preach often and was a life long member of
that denomination, always zealous in the cause he represented. He was a soldier
in the Civil War service under Logan and Sherman in the West. Interment was
made in
Wednesday, October 7, 1908
[no entries]
Thursday, October 8, 1908
William HARDING, an aged gentleman, died Monday at his home
south of Macy. (Macy item) [William Harding, 1834-1908; bur
George WERNER died at the home of his son-in-law, Gottlieb
WARMBROD, Saturday, 88 years old. Funeral from the home. Interment at Greenland
cemetery near
Mr. & Mrs. Bert DURALL and Mrs. Francis COLLINS attended
the funeral of Miss Maggie GAULTRY, of
Friday, October 9, 1908
[no entries]
Saturday, October 10, 1908
Mr. STYLES, who is employed as painter by BEYER BROS., was
called to
Mrs. M. HILAND and Ed. HEIMBURGER were called to St. Louis,
Sunday, on account of the death of their brother, Frank [HEIMBURGER], aged 44
years, which occurred Friday. The funeral took place Monday and they will
remain there with relatives through the week. (Kewanna item)
Monday, October 12, 1908
[no entries]
Tuesday, October 13, 1908
Mary Lydia GIBBONS was born on the GIBBONS homestead near
She received her early education at the Bidwell school house,
from whence she graduated in the township course as prescribed by the
With admirable fortitude she laid aside high ambitions and
lived with her parents and lastly a number of years with her widowed mother on
the farm and in
Just before she became unconscious she called the family to her
bedside advising them that blessings are the results of right doing and for
them to strive zealously that they might meet her in the world beyond of
eternal happiness. . . . .
The funeral will occur Wednesday from the house,
Wednesday, October 14, 1908
Mrs. Mollie SHRIVER, of
Mr. & Mrs. M. L. CONNER returned Monday after attending the
funeral of his sister, Mrs. Belle MILLER, who died at the home of her sister at
Kewanna. (Deedsville item)
Thursday, October 15, 1908
B. L. CAREY went to
A gloom was cast over the entire city this morning when the
news spread that Mrs. Edward [Clara MONTGOMERY] MURPHY, of
The terrible accident happened about 10:30 o’clock and only a
couple of minutes before Merle REAM, the milkman, who drove down the alley,
exchanged remarks with her concerning her work and she replied “I’m trying to
get rid of some of the trash.” Mr. Ream had only reached the cross alleys when
he was attracted to the Murphy residence by a piercing scream and running to
that place he beheld Mrs. Murphy making her way to the house with flames all
over her body. Before he could reach the unfortunate woman she sank to the
ground. Mr. Ream, with others who had been drawn to the scene by the lady’s
screams, succeeded in getting the flames out and removed the sufferer into the
house. Medical aid was at once summoned and at the time of going to press the
attending physicians hold out a hope for her recovery although she is in a
precarious condition.
It is thought the wind must have blown her clothing over the
fire unknown to her and before she noticed it had spread to alarming
proportions.
The whole affair is most deplorable and sadness was expressed
on every hand by sympathetic
Friday, October 16, 1908
The second shock of the horrible accident of Thursday in which
Mrs. Edward MURPHY, of this city, was terribly burned, came this morning, at
two o’clock, when the unfortunate lady passed away.
Clara [G.] MONTGOMERY MURPHY was born April 11, 1878, in
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
This untimely death of one of
Saturday, October 17, 1908
The funeral of Mrs. Edward MURPHY will be held Monday afternoon
at two o’clock at the residence. Interment will be made in Odd Fellows
cemetery.
Monday, October 19, 1908
Valentime ZIMPLEMAN, was born in Cincinnati, on July 10, 1836,
and died of paralysis at his home 6-1/2 miles southwest of Kewanna, on October
8, 1908, aged 72 years. (Kewanna item)
Mrs. Belle MILLER of Hammond, whose serious illness at the home
of Marion EVANS was detailed last week, died early Friday morning, a short time
after the arrival of her husband and son, who had been telegraphed for. Her age
was 47 years and she had been in failing health for five years. (Kewanna item)
Tuesday, October 20, 1908
Word was received in this city yesterday, announcing the death
of John CLIFTON, of
Wednesday, October 21, 1908
Alfred McCARTER and Mrs. Harley McCARTER went to
Thursday, October 22, 1908
[no entries]
Friday, October 23, 1908
Isaac MEREDITH, a prominent farmer residing 3 miles east of
Talma, dropped dead while at work on his farm Thursday afternoon, at 3:30
o’clock. Heart trouble was the cause of his death. Mr. Meredith was about 70
years of age.
Saturday, October 24, 1908
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Monday, October 26, 1908
Mrs. David [Susie PEOPLES] HAYS died Sunday afternoon at 12:30
o’clock, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B. F. SHEWARD, east 4th St., after a
lingering illness of complications.
Susie Peoples was born in
The funeral will be held at the Sheward residence Tuesday
afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, Rev. J. H. LACEY having charge of the services.
Interment will be made in Odd Fellows cemetery.
Mrs. Belle [(CONNER) HOWLAND] MILLER of Hammond, died at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Marion EVANS in Kewanna last week, at the age 46
years. Burial was made at Knox. Mrs. Miller’s maiden name was CONNER, and at
one time was a resident of
Tuesday, October 27, 1908
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Wednesday, October 28, 1908
The sad intelligence of the death of Henry LEBO, near
Mr. Lebo had driven from his home to
Deceased was about 50 years old and one of the prominent
farmers of the
Mrs. I. E. BAIR, Kewanna, and Alvah LEBO,
At this time there have been no funeral arrangements made.
Mrs. Jack [A. J.] [Eva M. WHITEIS] JONES died at her home in
Perrysburg, Friday evening, after an illness of typhoid fever. The burial took
place at Five Corners Sunday afternoon. (Deedsville item) [Eva M. Whiteis, wife
of A. J. Jones, July 25, 1863 - October 23, 1908; bur Five Corners cem, Allen
twp, Miami Co]
Thursday, October 29, 1908
Mrs. John WAGONER of near Wagoners died Tuesday evening of
cancer of the stomach. Deceased was one of the well known women of that
neighborhood and her death elicits the profound sorrow of her many friends.
A pioneer of Allen township, Mrs. John [A.] [Sarah] WAGONER,
died at her home north of Macy, Tuesday evening. The Rebekahs of Green Oak, had
charge of the funeral, which was preached in the M.E. church at Macy, Thursday
afternoon by Rev. S. C. NORRIS. (Macy item)
Friday, October 30, 1908
[no entries]
Saturday, October 31, 1908
Mrs. Susan CALVERT, mother of Mrs. J. N. ORR, and a former
resident of this city, died Thursday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Maggie BOND, near
Mrs. Calvert was a remarkable woman in many respects. She was
the widow of the late Rev. R. H. CALVERT, who for more than forty years was
actively engaged in the Methodist ministry in this state. He was one of the
pioneer preachers, riding from charge to charge on horseback. In all of this
work Mrs. Calvert was a constant helper. She came of a family of preachers
having three brothers, two sisters and several nieces in addition to her
husband and one son, who were regularly ordained ministers. She was
particularly strong in exhortation and prayer, and an active worker in the
temperance cause, never compromising with anything that had the appearance of evil.
During her busy life she reared a family of eight children, four of whom
survive to revere her memory and continue her work.
The funeral will be held at
Monday, November 2, 1908
Isaac J. MEREDITH, son of Robert and Elizabeth MEREDITH, was
born in Coshocton county,
Tuesday, November 3, 1908 to Friday, November 6, 1908
[no entries]
Saturday, November 7, 1908
Mabel A. BROWN, daughter of Harvey BROWN and wife of near
Mrs. [Charles] Sarah [C. JOHNSON] ROSS, aged nearly sixty-four
years, died shortly after 12 o’clock this morning, at the home of her son,
William Ross, of
Deceased has been ailing for some time but the end was directly
due to a stroke of paralysis. Mrs. Ross was a christian lady and was loved by
all who knew her for her kind manners toward everybody.
She leaves a sister, Mrs. A[bner] J. [Rebecca JOHNSON] BARRETT,
of this city, four sons, Samuel [ROSS] and Frank [ROSS], of South Bend; William
[ROSS], of Athens; and Edward [ROSS], of this city; and a daughter, Mrs. Alice
HUGHSTON, Sheldon, Illinois.
The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock in
the Evangelical church, of this city. Interment will be made in Odd Fellows
cemetery.
Mrs. V. P. [Catherine STEWART] CALVIN died at her home in
Kewanna Friday night. She was born in
Mrs. Calvin’s maiden name was Catherine Stewart. For 24 years
she has been an earnest and consistent member of the Christian church and lived
a devout and christian life, ever ready with open hand and heart to minister to
the wants of those in sickness or distress. She had been an invalid for three
years, but through all her feebleness and suffering she maintained a loving,
cheerful disposition and an abiding faith in her Redeemer. Her 25 years of
residence in Kewanna endeared her to a large circle of friends who loved her
for her kindly and motherly disposition and her many christian virtues.
Funeral will occur on Sunday morning at Kewanna from the
Christian church and sermon by Rev. J. H. MARITY,
Monday, November 9, 1908
Miss Catherine E. GOOD died in Cass county, Sunday evening. She
was a maiden lady, fifty-five years of age and a daughter of Isaac GOOD. The
remains will be brought here and the funeral held at
Taylor CARR, who has been a resident of
The sons will be here on the evening train and arrangements
will then be made for the funeral.
Tuesday, November 10, 1908
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Wednesday, November 11, 1908
Frank ROSS has returned to his home in
A remarkable instance occurred today, in
When Miss Good’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. Isaac GOOD, first came
to
Thursday, November 12, 1908
Wm. [COOPER] and Leet COOPER and Alonzo LOUGH attended the
funeral of Mrs. Wm. [Francis C.]
Mr. & Mrs. W. H. COOPER, Leet COOPER and Lon LOWE went to
Chili today to attend the funeral of Mrs. Wm. BELL, a cousin of the Coopers.
Mrs. John ZARTMAN died Tuesday evening at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Rinaldo POWELL, north of town. She had been ailing the past
week, but her death was a shock to all who knew her. Mrs. Zartman was a member
of the Macy M.E. church and lived a consistent christian life. (Macy items)
John ENGLE and wife were at Kewanna Sunday attending the
funeral of her grandmother. (
Friday, November 13, 1908
Mrs. [Vincent P.]
Saturday, November 14, 1908
Sheriff Clem V. MILLER took Alfred HISER to
Monday, November 16, 1908 to Wednesday, November 18,
1908
[no entries]
Thursday, November 19, 1908
Rev. L. NEWMAN returned today from
A telephone message today to Jonathan BUSENBURG brought the sad
intelligence of the death of his aunt, Mrs. Aaron KESLER, which occurred
Wednesday evening at 10 o’clock.
Friday, November 20, 1908
Peter BUSENBERG is at
Saturday, November 21, 1908
The funeral of Mrs. Aaron [Eliza BUSENBERG] KESLER, of
Monday, November 23, 1908
[no entries]
Tuesday, November 24, 1908
Joe HEFFLEFINGER was called to
Ira WERT is in Bluffton where he was called by a message
announcing the death of his aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth BROWN.
Mr. & Mrs. R. C. WALLACE attended the funeral of Wm. H.
DAVIS at
Wednesday, November 25, 1908
Mrs. Henry AULT, of
The remains will be taken to her late
Thursday,
November 27, 1908 ???
[Note: probably should be Friday, November 27, 1908]
Mrs. Chas. [Rebecca] FARRAR, aged 66 years, passed away at 8:30
this morning at her home in Macy after an extended illness of cancer. Deceased
was the mother of eight children, seven of whom survive: Mrs. Al. SLUSSER,
Macy; Mrs. Chas. NORRIS,
She was a member of the Christian
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at two o’clock at the
late residence, Rev. ARNOLD of the Macy Christian church having charge of the
services. Interment will be made in the Macy I.O.O.F. cemetery. [Charles W.
FARRAR, d. June 23, 1897, age 60y-29d; Rebecca, his wife, d. Nov. 27, 1908, age
67y-3m-2d; both bur
Saturday, November 28, 1908
Word has been received by Julius ROWLEY that his aunt, Mrs.
Delight AUSTIN, died at her home at
Chester Guy HARRIS died at the home of H. O. BLACK, at
Mrs. H. R. NAGLE, aged 68 years, died today, at twelve o’clock,
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Willis Ward,
Deceased was unfortunately visited by a stroke of paralysis
about four years ago and ever since has been an invalid, gradually drawing her
life to a close.
She was always a kind and loving companion to those with whom
she associated and was a fond mother always looking doubly sure after the
welfare of her family.
The children who survive are Mrs. Willis WARD, city; Mrs.
DEBOLD,
Monday, November 30, 1908
Raymond Campbell DAWSON, son of Geo. and Effie DAWSON, was born
at
Raymond was a strong, sterling, lovable character, weilding an
influence over all who came in contact with him. Raymond, with his ever
companion, Harry, and other boy friends, united with the Baptist church in the
winter of 1901 and ‘02 under the pastorate of Rev. G. L. CONLEY, always giving
his talent to the church, in the choir and other ways, leading the B.Y.P.U.
meeting the last Sunday night of his summer vacation. Raymond was ambitious and
very desirous of making much of his way. He graduated from high school in 1906
with good grades, was president of the class and editor of the first high
school annual, Manitau Ripples. By
making his credits the first year in
During his sickness he maintained that cheerful, kind,
submissive, sweet disposition that he carried all through life, winning the
hearts of the physicians and nurses of the hospital. Raymond died as he lived,
always doing his very best.
The funeral will occur at his late home, Geo. V. DAWSON,
Ed HARDING, a farmer residing in the near vicinity of
Mr. Harding was forty years old Sunday, and besides a wife and
two young children leaves father, four sisters and one brother to mourn for
him.
The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock at
Mrs. Matthew ZANGER died Saturday morning at her home two miles
east of
Edward YARLOTT died of tuberculosis at
Tuesday, December 1, 1908
Supt. and Mrs. M. P. DENISTON, of
Word was received this morning that Mrs. B. F. [Frank] [Ella
POWERS] BROWN had died at her home
Wednesday, December 2, 1908
[no entries]
Thursday, December 3, 1908
Clifford MYERS, aged fourteen years, died Wednesday morning, at
10 o’clock at the home of his sister, Mrs. Clyde BICK, near
The funeral will be held Friday morning at 11 o’clock, at
Friday, December 4, 1908
Mrs. Harrison WALKER went to
Saturday, December 5, 1908
Floyd Earl TAYLOR, infant son of Clyde Earl and Pearl TAYLOR,
was born April 19th, Easter Sunday, and died December 5th, 1908. He was an
exceptionally strong and bright little boy, and was never sick until his last
illness. Unlike most babies he never cried when hurt and was always good and a
companion already to his parents and especially to his mother who was left
alone with him during the long hours when her husband was at his business.
Floyd by his sweet sunny nature and by his goodness emphasized the teachings of
the Savior, “Of such are the
Monday, December 7, 1908
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Tuesday, December 8, 1908
Anton THALMANN, who has been ill of dropsy and complications
for the past year at his home on the corner of Jefferson and 2nd
Deceased was born August 16, 1849 in
Funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at the late residence,
Rev. G. O. JOST having charge of the services. Interment will be made in Odd
Fellows cemetery.
Wednesday, December 9, 1908
Miss Chloe MORRIS died at the home of Jack JONES at Perrysburg,
Saturday night. The funeral was held at the Baptist church at Perrysburg Monday
afternoon. (Deedsville item)
Walter SULIVAN, Harry CLYMER and wife and Marshal RALSTON and
wife, attended the funeral of Harald TAYLOR at
Thursday, December 10, 1908
Capt. H. C. LONG, of this city, passed away Wednesday evening
about 12 o’clock at the ripe old age of 72 years after an illness of nearly a
month with heart trouble.
Deceased has been a resident of this city for over sixty years
and at one time was a boot and shoe merchant of the city, however retiring from
that business years ago.
Captain Long, or “Cap,” as he is called by his comrades, was
born May 31, 1837, in Boone county, Indiana. His father, Elihu LONG, was a
shoe-maker by trade. H. C., after he had arrived at an age when he was capable
of choosing a vocation, followed the footsteps of his father. He attended the
common school until he was ten years of age, when he came with his parents to
While Mr. Long was a very quiet, unassuming man, yet a faithful
and efficient workman, there was something of his strong nature which would be
shown by a true test. This test was applied while he was soldiering during the
late rebellion, and it is but just that we should speak of him more
particularly in this connection, for while he was a brave soldier and a
faithful servant of his country in need, he drew to him in warmest feelings and
friendship all of his fellow soldiers. In September, 1861, he enlisted in the
Thirty-sixth Indiana Infantry as a musician. Six months later, he was
discharged by order of Gen. Buell and immediately re-enlisted as a private in
Company F of Eighty-seventh Indiana Regiment. At the formation of the company,
he was chosen Orderly Sergeant. From the beginning his true worth and merits
were noted, and he soon passed the successive promotions of Second and First
Lieutenant, and in April, 1863, he was appointed Captain of Eighty-seventh and
served in this place to the close of the war, taking part in some of the most
daring and dangerous campaigns and battles of the rebellion.
Besides a sorrowing wife he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Lewella
FARLEY,
Funeral will be held at the residence Friday afternoon at 2:30
o’clock. Interment will be made in I.O.O.F. cemetery.
James HOOD, aged about 60 years, died at his sister’s, Mrs.
John WAGONER’s, near
The remains of James HOOD were taken through this place
Wednesday enroute to
Friday, December 11, 1908
Ages have mourned for time, Monarchs have mourned for their
rulers and surely the community in which Peter SNYDER lived will mourn at the
news of his death. On last Monday as night folded her starry curtains round day
had faced over the hills, life of one of
Mr. Snyder was firm and resolute; when an idea became it was
his until changed by thorough explanation. He was a man of no deceit, said what
he meant, meant what he said, a true friend, an excellent neighbor, a kind
loving father and husband.
No task was ever too difficult for Mr. Snyder to attempt when
helping a friend or neighbor. He was a hard working man and had high ideals in
education lines, which has been proven by his untiring goal to educate his
children although having received only a common education himself.
He was baptized in the Lutheran church when a child and
believed in the faith until death.
He was a staunch democrat in politics.
Peter Snyder was born in
Funeral services were held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Baptist
church in Blue Grass. Interment was made in Bowman cemetery.
Saturday, December 12, 1908
Mrs. Wm. [B.] [Louisa] REDD, of near South Mud lake, died
suddenly this morning, shortly after seven o’clock, of heart trouble.
Mrs. Redd was apparently in good health Friday, and was at the
home of a neighbor visiting. This morning she arose as usual and later when a
telephone call rang over their phone she went to answer it. However, before she
could do this she was stricken and fell dead.
The sudden death of one of the noble women of the Mud lake
neighborhood has cast a gloom over the community and all are in deep sorrow
with the surviving father and two young daughters, Mary [REDD] and Effie
[REDD].
The funeral arrangements have not been made.
Monday, December 14, 1908
The sad intelligence of the death of Wm. CRABBS, son of Mr.
& Mrs. Martin CRABBS west of
The meager details of the death came by telephone and were
received by L. L. WOOD, of this city. As given to that gentleman the dispatch
stated that Mr. Crabbs who is a young man twenty-four years of age, met his
untimely death by being struck by a train at
However he came to meet his death, the fact itself is most
deplorable and is a sad blow to the parents, relatives and many friends of this
popular
Mr. Crabbs will be remembered by many
Further details of the awful affair will be given later.
Mr. Cones, who conducted a general store at Warroads, was on
his way to
Mr. Cones was well known here, having married Miss Ida FIESER,
of this city, who, with a young son, survive to mourn their loss.
Burial was made in
Tuesday, December 15, 1908
The funeral of Wm. CRABBS, who was killed by a train at
Greenwich, Ohio, Sunday, will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock at the
home of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Martin CRABBS, west of Rochester. Rev. J.
H. LACEY will have charge of the services.
Information has been received of the death of Rev. J. H.
WINANS, formerly pastor of the First Baptist church of this city. Only meager
details of his death are available but it is learned that he died suddenly
while in the active service of conducting a church conference at
Wednesday, December 16, 1908
[no entries]
Thursday, December 17, 1908
Mr. & Mrs. Elmer NEWCOMB were called to
William NEWCOMB, one of the old and highly respected former
citizens of this county, died at
Friday, December 18, 1908
A telephone message to Mrs. Emil EVANS northwest of
John ROONEY, aged sixty-six years, passed away Friday morning
at 12:30 o’clock after an illness of brights disease. Deceased was a veteran of
the civil war and has always held the highest respect of his many friends in
and out of the community in which he resided for many years. A wife and two
children survive to mourn the loss of husband and father.
The funeral will be held at the residence Sunday morning at ten
o’clock. Burial will be made in
Saturday, December 19, 1908
Catherine TOWLE, was born in
Monday, December 21, 1908
Jeremiah SMITH died Monday morning at two o’clock, as the
result of a second stroke of paralysis which he suffered Sunday evening at
seven o’clock.
Mr. Smith has been in ill health for some time but has only
been seriously so since a little more than a week ago, when he was the victim
of paralysis.
Mr. Smith was born in Union county,
He was a veteran of the Civil war, having enlisted in Co. D,
29th
Mr. Smith was always known by his friends as a quiet,
unassuming and gentlemanly comrade and his death is keenly felt by those who
were close to him in life.
The funeral will be held at the Methodist church, Wednesday
morning, at 10 o’clock.
Tuesday, December 22, 1908
Mrs. D. RHODES returned to
Wednesday, December 23, 1908
Death has invaded the home of Mr. Bud WARREN, at Talma, and
claimed as its victim his loving wife, Mrs. Elizabeth M. WARREN. After a
lingering illness from consumption her spirit took its flight Wednesday
morning. The deceased was born at
Funeral services will be held on Thursday and interment will
take place at the
A large crowd attended the funeral held here, of Mr. John
ROONEY, of
Thursday, December 24, 1908
James CHAMBERS, well known as the owner of the huckleberry
marsh, south of town, and an aged citizen, died at his home Monday morning, of
heart failure. He leaves a wife and daughter. Funeral was held at 2 o’clock
Wednesday afternoon. (Macy item)
The remains of John THOMPSON, who has made his home with his
nephew, Joe THOMPSON, were shipped to Ligonier Tuesday. (Tiosa item)
Friday, December 25, 1908
James Beety CHAMBERS was born in Fermanaugh county, of the
George HARDING, son of Mr. & Mrs. William HARDING, was born
April 2, 1870, departed this life December 18, 1908, aged 32 years, 8 months
and 16 days. (Macy item)
Saturday, December 26, 1908
[no entries]
Monday, December 28, 1908
Marshall PHILLIPS, a former resident of Kewanna, died of cancer
of the stomach at his home in
Tuesday, December 29, 1908 and Wednesday, December 30,
1908
[no entries]
Thursday, December 31, 1908
Mrs. John MEYER, of
The Evening Sentinel
1909
Friday, January 1, 1909
Speaking of the death of Mrs. John MEYER the Warsaw Union says: Mrs. Meyer died
suddenly Monday evening, taken ill on the way to her home from the home of
Charles MEYER, the husband’s brother. Mrs. Meyer stopped at a house on the way.
She suffered intensely for a short time and fell from the chair in which she
was sitting, dead. The husband, known as “Jack” MEYER, is an engineer at the
Portland Cement company’s factory in
Saturday, January 2, 1909
Mrs. George PERSCHBACHER and Mrs. Wm. WOOD received word this
morning of the death of their sister, Mrs. Newton WESTFALL, of
Tuesday, Al SMITH and wife of west of town, received the sad
news that their son John [SMITH’s] wife had died Thursday December 24th, at her
home in El Reno, Oklahoma. John is well known here and had only been married
about a year and a half. (Macy item)
H. H. RINNER was called to
Monday, January 4, 1909
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Tuesday, January 5, 1909
The infant son of Mr. & Mrs. F. M. McKEE,
William MURRAY, a prominent farmer of
Wednesday, January 6, 1909
The news of the death of ex-Recorder Geo. K. BRUNDIGE, this
morning at seven o’clock at his home near
About fifteen days ago Mr. Brundige contracted a severe cold
that resulted in an acute attack of stomach trouble from which he never
recovered. The death will be a shock to all of Fulton county as Mr. Brundige
was regarded as one of the best men the county has ever called a citizen. As
keeper of the records during his four years of official duties he proved most
competent and his coming in personal contact with so many while in the office,
won for him hosts of loyal friends. As a private citizen he enjoyed the same
true friendship accorded to all men of his stamp.
(((((PICURE of Ex-Recorder
Geo. K. Brundige)))))
Geo K. Brundige was born near Roann,
He was married in 1886 to Miss Indiana WHITTENBERGER who with a
whole county, remain to mourn their double loss.
The funeral of Geo. K. Brundige will occur at the home Friday
at 1 p.m. Arrangements are being perfected whereby the 2:30 fast train will
stop at
Thursday, January 7, 1909
The funeral of Mrs. Nettie GROAT, of
Mrs. Joe PETITT died at her home near Mud lake, Saturday after
several weeks illness of a complication of diseases. Interment at Five Corners.
(Macy item)
Raymond SHUTZBAUGH, of Hilltown, died at the home of his
parents, Mr. & Mrs. [Charles D.] [Alice A.] SHUTZBAUGH, of pneumonia, aged
18 years. (Macy item)
Ray SHUTZBAUGH, of Perrysburg, died at his home Monday of
pneumonia. At a late hour Sunday evening he called for his lady friend, Miss
Fern POWELL of Macy, and said he could not live. The funeral was held at the
house Wednesday morning. Interment in the I.O.O.F. cemetery at Macy.
(Deedsville item)
Friday, January 8, 1909
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Saturday, January 9, 1909
Mr. & Mrs. W. B. KUHN attended the funeral of a relative at
Mrs. D. R. MARTIN received the sad news from Duarte,
California, this morning, that her son-in-law, Mr. A. N. LELAND, had a stroke
of paralysis, making him perfectly helpless, although conscious at times. He
was removed to a hospital in
Monday, January 11, 1909
Word of the death of the five year old daughter of Mr. &
Mrs. Harley CLEMANS, at
Tuesday, January 12, 1909
Grant LONG, of
Dr. and Mrs. JOHNSTON were called to Markle last Saturday to
attend the funeral of his aged mother who had reached the advanced age of
ninety-six years. She was known here by several. (
Wednesday, January 13, 1909
Gladys [McCAUGHEY], the daughter of Mr. & Mrs.
Mrs. George [Mary C.] BUEHLER, of near
Mrs. Buehler underwent an operation early Tuesday morning and
owing to a weak heart never rallied.
She was fifty-six years old, a kind christian lady being a
member of the Burton Evangelical church and besides a son, Sidney [BUEHLER], of
The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 12:30 o’clock at
Thursday, January 14, 1909
Mrs. Sidney BUEHLER left yesterday evening for her home in
The sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. H. A. LYON, at the
home of her daughter Mrs. M. C. BURNS, at
Friday, January 15, 1909
William SLIFER, of Angomor, Preble county,
Saturday, January 16, 1909
Philip KRIEG, an old and respected citizen south of town, died
last Tuesday morning about 7 o’clock after a long and tedious illness, aged
over 73 years. (
Dan KOPP received a message Tuesday stating that his uncle, Dan
KOPP, was dead at
Monday, January 18, 1909
Constantine MINER, a former well known resident of
Mr. Miner had been in ill health for some time, and was confined
to his bed since being injured in a street car accident in
The deceased conducted a blacksmith and wagon works in this
city for a number of years, and removed to
The funeral services will be conducted at the family home in
Tuesday, January 19, 1909
[no entries]
Wednesday, January 20, 1909
J. O. BURTON died quite suddenly, Tuesday evening at nine
o’clock, at his residence on
Mr. Burton although not seriously ill had been ailing for
several days. Last Friday he attended court and that evening became worse.
However, Tuesday morning he seemingly was improved a great deal and went to bed
in the belief that he would get a good night’s rest. In a short time he was
afflicted with a severe attack of heart trouble and suddenly succumbed.
Mr. Burton was 62 years old, a good citizen, kind and loving
husband and besides a wife, leaves four sons in
The body will be taken to his old home at Windom,
Thursday, January 21, 1909
The funeral services of J. O. BURTON will be held at the residence on
Two children, [Leona WINES], a daughter ten years old and
[Garold WINES], a son eight years old of Mr. & Mrs. Wm. [H.] [and Vida]
WINES, living about five miles southwest of
Burials were made in
Friday, January 22, 1909
Short funeral services were held this morning at ten o’clock
over the remains of J. O. BURTON, who died Wednesday evening. The body was
taken to
A telegram to this city, today, to relatives brought the sad
intelligence of the death of Chas. GREGSON at
The very meager details of the telegram do not allow of further
knowledge of the accident other than it occurred Thursday afternoon.
Mr. Gregson is the son of George GREGSON of this city, but for
the past two years has resided in Ballard. Besides the father he leaves a
brother and several sisters.
Saturday, January 23, 1909
[no entries]
Monday, January 25, 1909
Mr. & Mrs. Fred TIPTON attended the funeral of
Representative SARBER at
Tuesday, January 26, 1909 and Wednesday, January 27,
1909
[no entries]
Thursday, January 28, 1909
Mesdames Wm. [JAMESON] and Lee JAMESON attended the funeral of
Wm. SARBER at
J. W. KERN left Monday for
Friday, January 29, 1909
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Saturday, January 30, 1909
[no entries]
Monday, February 1, 1909
Harvey SHIREMAN, aged 50 years, died Sunday afternoon at 2
o’clock at his home in
Mr. Shireman suffered of a cancerous condition of the jaw for
which he underwent several operations at Woodlawn. However the relief was not
permanent and he suffered excruciating pain until the end.
He leaves a wife, formerly Miss Alice PARKER of
He has lived in
The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon and will be in
charge of the
Burial will be made in Akron I.O.O.F. cemetery.
The funeral services over the remains of Charles GREGSON, who
was killed in a saw-mill accident at
Charles Gregson was a son of Mr. & Mrs. George GREGSON, and
was born in
A copy of the Seattle
Daily Times has reached this office giving the first full details of the
accident. It says:
Charles Gregson, a milwright, met
instant death in a saw-mill accident at
The
There is considerable mystery surrounding the death of two
children of Mr. & Mrs. Wm. WINES, of
Tuesday, February 2, 1909
Mrs. Joseph NORRIS of
Wednesday, February 3, 1909
[no entries]
Thursday, February 4, 1909
[omitted]
Friday, February 5, 1909
Mrs. N. G. HUNTER, of
The infant son of Mr. & Mrs. William W. NORRIS, of near Big
Foot, died of membraneous croup Tuesday evening and was buried Thursday
afternoon. The little fellow was sick only one day.
Mrs. Sarah HOLMES, one of the pioneer residents of
Mrs. Holmes was the widow of Andrew J. HOLMES, a prominent
citizen of the county who died in 1869 as result of an accident while horseback
riding.
The deceased was born in
The funeral services will be conducted at the Baptist church in
this city, Sunday morning at 12 o’clock, Rev. BENDER of
Mrs. David [L.] [Catherine WHISTLER] GROSSMAN was found dead in
bed about noon Thursday by her son-in-law, J. J. THOMPSON. Dr. GOULD was
immediately called and after a careful examination of her body that she had
been dead at least six hours and possibly fifteen. From her position in bed it
was evident that death had come without so much as a single struggle and was
due to heart failure. (
Monday, February 8, 1909
Word was received in
She was one of the pioneer residents of
In life Mrs. Wallace was a kind christian lady beloved by all
her many relatives and friends [who] feel their loss keenly.
The body will arrive in
Tuesday, February 9, 1909
Rev. and Mrs. J. H. LACY went to Macy this morning where he
preached the funeral services over the body of Mr. [William H.] HICKS.
Mrs. Ezra [Cora E.] LEEDY died at her home near Tiosa, Monday
afternoon at 2 o’clock. She had been in poor health for several years and had
been confined to her home for the past two months. The funeral will be
conducted Wednesday afternoon at
The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. [Eliza] WALLACE
will be conducted at 10;30 Wednesday morning at the home of Mr. & Mrs.
Robert C. WALLACE on
Mrs. Cornelius LOWE, aged 82 years next April, died Saturday
afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph MARTINDALE, at Chili, her
death being due to infirmities of age and the result of a fractured hip, which
she sustained a few months ago in a fall. There also survive a daughter, Mrs.
LUKENS, of Roann, and three sons, Quimby LOWE, of Chili, John [LOWE] of Gilead
and Alonzo [LOWE] of
William H. HICKS, father of Rev. George E. HICKS,
superintendent of
Mr. Hicks, who was a retired farmer, had been a resident of
Macy a number of years. He is survived by a wife and four children. In addition
to Rev. Hicks they are: Earl HICKS, Macy; Mrs. Cora MULLICAN,
Ex-County Commissioner Cyrus BYBEE died at his home near Big
Foot, early Tuesday morning.
Mr. Bybee had been in ill health for more than a year with
kidney trouble, thought to be Addison’s disease, and although death was
expected it came as a surprise to his family and host of friends throughout the
county. He was around 60 years of age and had spent practically all his life in
Mr. Bybeey is survived by his wife, and two sons: Dr. Addison
BYBEE, of
The funeral arrangements have not been made as yet.
James RILEY, aged 55 years, a well to do and respected farmer,
of the
Besides a wife he leaves four children two daughters and two
sons.
Burial will be made Thursday.
Wednesday, February 10, 1909
Mr. & Mrs. Ferd BYER attended the funeral of Cyrus BYBEE at
Talma today.
Elmer [HICKS] and Miss Genevieve HICKS returned home to
Thursday, February 11, 1909
Dr. and Mrs. W. B. WALLACE returned to their home at
A telegram from Dr. Addison BYBEE sent from
The funeral of Ex-Commissioner, Cyrus BYBEE will be conducted
at the M.E. church at Mentone, Sunday morning at 11:30, Rev BENDER of Akron
officiating. Burial at Mentone cemetery. The funeral party will leave the home
in
Cora Ellen ABNER was born in Piatt county,
Friday, February 12, 1909
Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan BUSENBERG went to Big Foot, this
afternoon, where they will view the body of Cyrus BYBEE.
Mrs. C. B. CARLTON went to
Saturday, February 13, 1909
Dr. Addison BYBEE, of
Following a prolonged illness, Miss Lulu HORN died Thursday at
her home west of Mentone. She had been an invalid for many months. The funeral
services took place this morning at eleven o’clock at the Methodist church in
Mentone.
Noah CURTIS died at his home in southeast
Mr. Curtis was born in
Noah Curtis was one of the pioneers of the county and a man who
merited the confidence and esteem of a wide circle of friends. Simple and
unassuming in his manner, he possessed a strength of character that fitted well
in the environments of pioneer life and made him one of the best loved men in
the community. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 at the U.B. church
in this city, Rev. BAST officiating. Burial at Odd Fellows cemetery.
Monday, February 15, 1909
Lon HOOVER, of
Miss Lulu HORN, daughter of Cris HORN, died early this morning
at her home west of Mentone. She has been an invalid for some time. (Mentone
item)
Tuesday, February 16, 1909
Val ZIMMERMAN is at
Mention was made in these columns a few days ago of a
The gentleman in question was Col. Charles WOLL, and the
liniment taken by mistake has since proved fatal, Col. Woll expiring from the
effects yesterday. Col. Woll was one of the most highly respected business men
of
Wednesday, February 17, 1909
David MOW died this morning about nine o’clock at his home in
west
He leaves a widow and two children, besides a number of
sorrowing friends. Mr. Mow was a member of the Order of Red Men and of Local
Union 867 of Painters and Decorators.
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at
the Christian church. Burial will be made in I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Sam H. DAWALD died at his home three miles northeast of
The funeral services will be conducted at Macy, Thursday, the
funeral party leaving the home at 10 o’clock.[Samuel H. Dawald, Dec. 21, 1846 -
Feb. 16, 1909; Sarah A., his wife, Aug. 13, 1854 - Jan. 6, 1903; both bur
Plainview cem, Allen twp, Miami Co Ind]
Thursday, February 18, 1909
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Friday, February 19, 1909
Mr. H[enry] A. BARNHART west to
Peter LISEY, an old time resident of this township, died at the
home of his niece, Mrs. MOON, six miles west of
Saturday, February 20, 1909
[omitted]
Monday, February 22, 1909
The funeral of Edward YORK, the L. E. & W. brakeman, of
Tuesday, February 23, 1909 and Wednesday, February 24,
1909
[no entries]
Thursday, February 25, 1909
Mrs. Amanda BAILEY died this morning at 8:30 o’clock at the
home of her daughter Mrs. H. H. DOUGLAS, in this city.
Mrs. Bailey was a kind and devoted Christian lady always ready
to do for those she loved and her death will be greatly regretted by a large
circle of sorrowing relatives and friends.
Short funeral services will be held at the
[Dale Wellington ROSS] The infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Charley
ROSS, north of town, died Tuesday evening of pneumonia. (Macy item)
Mrs. Cora MULLICAN and daughter, Dorothy [MULLICAN], returned
to their home at
Mrs. [Delia A.] HATCH, widow of the late William HATCH, died at
her home in Macy, Saturday morning, of apoplexy, at the advanced age 77 years.
She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Raymond BELT, four grandchildren. The funeral was
preached at the home by Rev. S. C. NORRIS. The remains were taken to
Friday, February 26, 1909
Dale Wellington ROSS, the eight months old son of Mr. &
Mrs. Charles ROSS living west of town, died Tuesday night about 11:00 o’clock
of pneumonia. (Macy item)
A baby, aged 30 days, belonging to Steve MILLISER and wife near
Delong, died Tuesday, February 18, and was buried the following day in the
I.O.O.F. cemetery at Leiters. (
Saturday, February 27, 1909 to Tuesday, March 2, 1909
[no entries]
Wednesday, March 3, 1909
Omar CONGER, of this city, received a telegram today stating
that his mother’s sister, Mrs. Mary A. WALTERS, aged 83 years, of
Mesdames Ed. MERCER, C. K. BITTERS, H. B. THOMPSON, Mr. &
Mrs. Thos. MERCER and Frank SHEWARD attended the funeral of Mrs. WHARTONBEE at
A telegram from John KESSLER, of Aldine, to Jonathan BUSENBERG,
this city, announces the death of his daughter, Miss Jessie KESSLER, which
occurred at
The contents of the telegram were quite meagre and the cause of
the young lady’s death in unknown.
The body will arrive in
Thursday, March 4, 1909
An infant child of Mr. & Mrs. Harvey BALLENGER, east of
this place, died Tuesday. (
Frank A. HAIMBAUGH was born in
Funeral was held at his residence in
Mr. Haimbaugh leaves a widow, one son, two daughters, a father,
four brothers and four sisters and a host of
Friday, March 5, 1909
John HOOVER returned home this morning from
For many years prior to seven years ago she resided in this
city and during her long residence in
Besides a husband Mrs. Lauer leaves a daughter, Mrs. Philip
GREENWALD,
Mr. & Mrs. Sol Allman went to Whiting Thursday and will
accompany the body to
Saturday, March 6, 1909
The body of Mrs. Jos. LAUER, who died at Whiting Friday
morning, will be taken to
Uncle Sol Slusser died this morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
A. F. BOWERS after an illness of cancer and other ailments extending over a
period of two months.
Solomon SLUSSER was born in
Four years later Mr. Slusser, who had raised A. F. Bowers from
youth made his home with that gentleman, who was married at that time. Since
twenty-six years ago Mr. Slusser made his home at the Bowers residence, where
he was loved and respected as a father by the family. For a great number of
years Mr. Slusser was familiarly known as “Uncle Sol” a sort of friendly
greeting that those near him gave him and it was generally conceded that what
“Uncle Sol” said concerning forthcoming weather conditions was authentic as he
was well known for his observation of the weather during all his years of long
life.
Mr. Slusser was a member of the Christian church to which faith
he held until death.
A sister, Mrs. Sally HARTMAN of
The funeral will be held at the home of A. F. Bowers Sunday
afternoon at two o’clock, Rev. McNEELY of Tiosa having charge of the services.
Interment will be made at
John LEACH, a well to do farmer residing six miles east of
He was well known through the county as an industrious, upright
citizen and leaves hosts of friends along with the relatives to mourn their
loss. A widow and four children, two sons and two daughters survive.
The funeral will be at the residence Monday morning.
Lewis INGRAM, of
Monday, March 8, 1909
Solomon SLUSSER is dead. He was an old-fashioned gentleman who
lived nearly all his life in
Mr. & Mrs. J. W. SHORT went to Stillwell today, to attend
the funeral of an uncle, Geo. SHORT.
Just as the Sentinel
goes to press the news comes in that James CHAPIN, of this city passed away at
four o’clock after an illness of pneumonia.
Mrs. Roxana D. NYE died Sunday at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Ross ANDERSON, in
The funeral services will be conducted at the
Tuesday, March 9, 1909
A copy of the Baltimore
Sun has reached this office announcing the death of Oakley Philpotts
HAINES, the managing editor of that paper. The death occurred Saturday morning.
Mr. Haines was the father of Dr. William Oakley HAINES, the dentist, who for a
number of years was a resident of this city.
James CHAPIN died Monday evening about four o’clock after an
illness of only four days duration at his home on
Mr. Chapin had been in comparatively good health and on Thursday
of last week was down town seemingly enjoying good health. However he was taken
ill of pneumonia and rapidly grew worse until the end. His sudden death came as
a great shock to his wife and relatives, who although they knew he was in a
critical condition did not realize that death was so near.
Mr. Chapin was born in Fulton county December 23, 1844 and
lived here continuously since. When yet a young man he learned the printers
trade and during the Civil war was associated with William OSGOOD in the publishing
of the Rochester Sentinel. Later he
disposed of his paper interests and engaged in the dry goods business which he
also later sold. Of late years Mr. Chapin spent his time as a miller in local
flouring mills and during the past several years has led a retired life.
During all his residence in this city Mr. Chapin was regarded
as a model citizen and his death comes as a severe blow to his large circle of
friends.
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at
the residence. Interment in I.O.O.F. cemetery. Friends may view the body from
10 to 12 Wednesday morning.
Wednesday, March 10, 1909
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Thursday, March 11, 1909
Bertha Bernice [CHARTERS], infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs.
James CHARTERS, was born June 4, 1908, and departed this life March 8, 1909,
aged 10 months and 4 days. Besides a father and mother she leaves a little
brother and a number of relatives who will sadly miss her. Funeral was held at
the house Tuesday at 9:30, conducted by Rev. CLOUD. Burial at
The two weeks old babe of Chris McCLURE and wife died Tuesday
of heart trouble. (Macy item)
Mrs. Mary J. SCOTT died Wednesday evening about 9 o’clock at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Luella PEARSON, one mile west of
Mrs. Scott, who was 77 years old, has suffered of complications
for several years and the end came as a relief. She has made her home in the
The funeral will be conducted at the U.B. church in
Friday, March 12, 1909
Lawrence Edwards [McCLURE), infant son of Mr. & Mrs.
Christian McCLURE, was born February 27, and died March 9, 1909, aged 11 days.
(Macy item)
Saturday, March 13, 1909
[no entries]
Monday, March 15, 1909
Mrs. B. F. KRATZER was called to
L. P. FLYNN died this morning of complications at his home on
Mrs. J[
Mrs. Babcock was formerly Miss Mary Brown, of
The body will be brought to
Burial will be made in I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Asa [HART], the son of Mr. & Mrs. Daniel HART, of this city
was born July 15, 1896 died March 13, 1909 at 9:30 p.m.
The funeral will be held at the residence Tuesday morning at 10
o’clock, Rev. O. P. MILES having charge of the services.
Tuesday, March 16, 1909
Mary Hannah BROWN was born March 24, 1849, in St. Joe county,
Indiana, and was the daughter of Elias E. and Elizabeth BROWN. Accompanying her
parents, she moved to
Paul B. MILLER, of Kewanna, who has been taking treatment at
Woodlawn for brights disease died, Monday evening at 10:30 o’clock.
Mr. Miller was one of Kewanna’s leading citizens and his demise
will be generally regretted over the county.
Besides the many friends he leaves two sons.
The body will be taken Wednesday morning to Waverly where
burial will be made.
Wednesday, March 17, 1909
[no entries]
Thursday, March 18, 1909
Hon. Ananias BAKER died at
Mr. Baker became afflicted with tuberculosis some little while
ago, and with characteristic energy put up a game fight against the ravages of
the disease by erecting an out door tent in which he lived for some time. About
a month ago he went to
The body will be shipped to
Ananias Baker was a Virginian by birth, being born in a
one-room log cabin near
At the age of 21 he left home for
He was a member and a moving spirit in the Christian church, a
Mason and an Odd Fellow.
Politically, Mr. Baker was for years an active democrat, but
later joined the Republican party, and in 1904 was elected to the state
legislature as the representative of Cass and Fulton counties. While in the
legislature Mr. Baker achieved a prominence that seldom comes to a legislator
by reason of his activity in behalf of the passage of the cigarette law and his
exposure of the corrupt methods of the tobacco trust in attempted bribery. Mr.
Baker’s exposure created quite a furor at the time, and he received
considerable attention from the press of the country for his stand for
legislative purity. Mr. Baker was also severely criticised and ridiculed at the
time, but the people of
Besides the faithful wife, four children survive: Mrs. India
KILMER and Miss Pearl BAKER, of this city; Mr. Archie BAKER of
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Friday, March 19, 1909
Mrs. B. F. KRATZER is home from
Miss Hazel WATERS died at the home of her parents, about three
miles south of Macy, on Saturday evening, from heart trouble caused from a
severe attack of pneumonia. Funeral service in charge of Rev. C. J. MINER, were
held in the U.B. church at Deedsville, Monday afternoon, interment in the
cemetery at that place. (Macy item)
Saturday, March 20, 1909
Robert [ZELLERS], the eight year old son of Mr. & Mrs.
Enoch ZELLERS, of
Monday, March 22, 1909
The body of Hon. A. BAKER arrived in
Mrs. Wm. [Lucretia A. BABCOCK] BRINEY died Sunday afternoon at
2 o’clock of complications at her home
Lucretia A. Briney was born in Fulton county May 15, 1845, and
for many years resided in the
Besides a huband she leaves a son, Melvadore [BRINEY],
The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock at
Jordan Church. Interment in cemetery nearby.
Tuesday, March 23, 1909
Dr. John Q. HOWELL, one of the pioneer residents of
Dr. Howell was born in
((((( PICTURE OF DR. J. Q. HOWELL)))))
The FIRST NEWSPAPER established in
He then located at
Later he again returned to
He was twice married, first with Rebecca HALSTEAD, at
Wednesday, March 24, 1909
Hon. and Mrs. D. McDONALD, of
Thursday, March 25, 1909
Mrs. Mahala GOOD, of Marion who was called to this city by the
death of her father L. P. FLYNN returned home today.
Friday, March 26, 1909
[no entries]
Saturday, March 27, 1909
Mr. Archibald BAKER who was called home on account of the death
of his father, Hon. A. BAKER, will return to his home in
Monday, March 29, 1909
Mrs. A. C. BEYER of this city is in receipt of a telegram
announcing the death of Mrs. Fanny GRIER of
Word was received in
Tuesday, March 30, 1909
Mary Jane BOND [RIPPY] was born in
Wednesday, March 31, 1909
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Thursday, April 1, 1909
Dr. and Mrs. E. D. SWIFT and Mrs. Sam MUSSELMAN attended the
funeral of Clyde HARTER, at
Mrs. Susan JONES died at the home of her son, Charles [JONES],
in Macy, Thursday of last week, and the funeral was held in the Progressive
Dunkard church at Roann; interment in cemetery at that place. Mrs. Jones was a
lovable woman and will be sadly missed by her children and hosts of friends.
Those of her children who came from a distance to be with her in her last
illness, were her son George [JONES] of
Friday, April 2, 1909
Rev. J. L. RAMSEY died at his home near
Susan JONES was born in
Dale [S.] GINTHER, aged 17 years, son of Mr. & Mrs. John
GINTHER, one and one-half miles southeast of Delong, was struck and instantly
killed Friday evening at 5:55 o’clock by a northbound Vandalia passenger train.
The young man, who was subject to epileptic spells was on his
way to Delong from his home and had chosen the railroad track as his route. It
was presumed that while enroute he was overcome by one of the spells to which
he was subject and fell between the railroad rails. This supposition is borne
out by the engineer of the passenger train who stated that when about a mile
south of Delong he saw the body of a man lying in the middle of the track, but
although he at once shut off the engine and applied the brakes, it was too late
and the body was run over. When the train was backed up a horrible sight met
the onlookers’ gaze. The body had been cut in two diagonally under the arms,
one leg had been amputated, the other mangled and the remainder of the body
horribly mutilated. Dr. SLONAKER of Leiters was on the train and was on the
scene instantly when the cause of the stop was made known but his services were
not needed as life was already extinct. Although acquainted with the young man
Dr. Slonaker failed to recognize him in his mangled condition. The body was
taken to Delong and afterward removed to an undertaking establishment at
Leiters. Today the body was taken to the boy’s home.
Coroner Dr. KING of this city was notified of the boy’s death
yesterday evening and went to Delong at once where he returned a verdict of
accidental death.
When the parents of the young man were notified they were grief
stricken beyond description and stated that when they heard the train stop they
then had a terrible premonition that their boy had been killed.
The death coming as it did is most sad and the entire Delong
and Leiters communities have expressed their deepest sympathy to the distracted
family. [Dale S. Ginther, son of J.Q. & A.M., September 15, 1891 - April 2,
1909; bur Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. cem]
Mrs. Wm. [Mary Ellen] RUSSELL, aged 70 years, died this morning
at 1 o’clock after an illness caused by a stroke of paralysis.
Mary Ellen Russell was one of the well known citizens of the
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, at
Monday, April 5, 1909
Mrs. Mattie [Matilda HAWKINS] WALLACE died early Monday morning
after an illness of pneumonia.
Mattie Matilda Hawkins was born in Bartholomew county September
10, 1841. She came to
She was always a most loveable woman and her kind, motherly
manners won many admiring friends.
Those wishing to view the body may call at the house Wednesday
between 9 and 1 o’clock. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2
o’clock at the Christian church.
Tuesday, April 6, 1909
Mrs. Elizabeth BARKET, 93 years old, died Saturday at the home
of her daughter Mrs. Amanda STEVICK at
Wednesday, April 7, 1909
Mrs. John KLECKNER, of Grass Creek, died Sunday night, and was
buried at
Henry GINTHER, of
Thursday, April 8, 1909
Mr. & Mrs. J. E. BEYER are at
Lewis EDGERTON, aged about 60 years, a highly respected farmer,
met death by accident at his home one miles southwest of Grass Creek, Wednesday
forenoon.
Mr. Edgerton was doing some work around the barn at his place
and attempted to open a heavy barn door. The wind was blowing fiercely when his
hold slipped and the door blew shut with frightful force, catching him between
the sills and crushing his skull. Death was instantaneous. The body was found
shortly after the accident, but life was extinct and medical attention of no
avail.
He leaves a wife and three daughters and their grief is all the
more poignant on account of the recent death of Mr. Edgerton’s son, Charles
[EDGERTON], whose burial occurred only last Sunday.
The funeral services will be held at Grass Creek, Saturday.
Friday, April 9, 1909
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Saturday, April 10, 1909
“Twenty Years Ago” --- Friday morning the report reached this
city that Myron ADAMS, who lived two miles north of
Amanda MONESMITH KLECKNER died at her home at Blue Grass last
Sunday, aged a trifle over 65 years. She was born in Preble county,
The funeral was held Wednesday at Sharon Church near Leiters,
Rev. BELSHER, of Winamac, officiating.
Monday, April 12, 1909
Mabel [Grace MILLER], the nine year old daughter of Mr. &
Mrs. O. M. MILLER, of
The parents arrived in
The funeral will be held at the Henry Miller home Tuesday
afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Interment will be made in Odd Fellows cemetery in
this city.
Mrs. Mary WEASONER GOUDY aged 70 years died Sunday at the home
of David VanLUE, one mile east of
Tuesday, April 13, 1909
Will LOY attended the funeral of Walter PIPER, at
Wednesday, April 14, 1909
Prof. [O. M.] MILLER, who is teaching at
Thursday, April 15, 1909
Milt POFFENBARGER was called to
Friday, April 16, 1909
Mrs. Sally Ann [KEEL NORRIS BROWN] died Thursday evening at
6:45 o’clock at the home of her daughter Mrs. Ed. JEWELL 916 Monroe Street,
after a lengthy illness.
Sally Ann Keel was born near
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the
Evangelical church, Rev. J. H. RILLING having charge of the services. Burial
will be made in I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Saturday, April 17, 1909
Mr. & Mrs. Frank WARD are attending the funeral of her
sister near
Monday, April 19, 1909
Ray ADAMSON returned home this morning to
Mr. & Mrs. Frank WARD have returned from Laketon where they
attended the funeral of her sister.
Mrs. Docia KUHN, wife of Elmer KUHN, residing between
Theodore ICE died this morning at his home in southeast
Mr. Ice was born in
The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock at the
residence Rev. G. O. JOST having charge of the services. Burial will be made in
Citizens cemetery.
Tuesday, April 20, 1909
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Wednesday, April 21, 1909
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Thursday, April 22, 1909
Rev. George Washington LAMBERT was born December 20, 1844, in
Dr. Lambert has always been a man of acknowledged integrity and
genial and social intercourse. The funeral will be at his home Friday morning
at 9 a.m. Service will be in charge of Rev. A. R. CLOUD, pastor of Prairie
Grove church. He will be buried at Half Acre, near
Friday, April 23, 1909
George PIPER, of
Mahala [WELLER], wife of Theodore WELLER, was born near
Silas J. MILLER aged 75 years died this morning at Woodlawn
where he had been taking treatment.
Mr. Miller was one of the old citizens of
Saturday, April 24, 1909
Mr. & Mrs. Geo. CONAWAY went to
A race against death in which the mother Mrs. ARCHERSTRAND, of
The little fellow came to the Nelson home from
August SEIFORT died of paralysis at his home in Kewanna
Wednesday at 11 a.m. He had been suffering from paralysis of the left side for
the past several months and on Monday was stricken with complete paralysis.
(Kewanna item)
Monday, April 26, 1909
Mrs. Al CHESTNUT,
Mrs. Chestnut who had just reached the prime of life being
nearly 32 years of age, was a lovable Christian woman having joined faith with
the Evangelical church of this city several years ago.
Besides a husband and young son she leaves a large number of
relatives and friends to mourn for her.
The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 10:30 o’clock at
the Evangelical church, Rev. J. H. RILLING having charge of the services.
Interment will be made in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
Wm. JAMESON, aged 69 years died at 1:40 o’clock this morning at
his home in Tiosa after a lingering illness due to cancer. Mr. Jameson was born
in
Eighteen years ago he moved to a farm near Tiosa where he lived
five years, when he retired and moved to Tiosa.
Besides a wife, he leaves one son, Lee JAMESON and two
grandchildren near Tiosa, a step-son Walter SWEET,
The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock at
Tiosa. Burial will be made in Richland Center Odd Fellows cemetery.
Abner W. ANDERSON died at his home in the
The funeral services were held at Palestine Baptist church, at
2:30 Monday afternoon and conducted by Rev. BELCHER of Winamac.
Mrs. Asa [Mary A.] DEWEESE aged 76 years, died Sunday afternoon
at one o’clock at her home three miles southwest of
The five years old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Merton HOLSINGER,
died Saturday evening at 10 o’clock at the home of her parents, west of
The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o’clock. Burial was made
in Citizens cemetery.
Tuesday, April 27, 1909
Walter SWEET of
Albert COOK, aged 63 years, one of Henry township’s well-to-do
and highly respected citizens, died Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at his
home in
Mr. Cook was born in
Besides a wife, he leaves six children: Ethel [COOK], at home;
Mrs. C. H. HAMMOND,
The funeral will be held at
Wednesday, April 28, 1909
Miss Metta REED and Mrs. Fred PERSCHBACHER attended the funeral
of Wm. JAMESON at Tiosa this afternoon.
Thursday, April 29, 1909
Mr. & Mrs. Fred THOMMAN of
Mrs. Kenneth DOWNS went to
Mrs. E. B. [Sarah J. CLARK] POLLEY North Pontiac St., died
Wednesday evening about 6:15 o’clock at Woodlawn where she had undergone an
operation.
Sarah J. Clark was born in
Besides the husband there are many relatives and friends, who
are left in deepest sorrow by the death of one dear to them.
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, Rev.
J. H. RILLING, of the Evangelical church having charge of the services.
Burial will be made in Odd Fellows cemetery.
Mrs. Wm. BOOKWALTER and family, Mrs. Ida COMBS and children and
Mrs. Orange ENYART and son, attended the funeral of Mrs. Bookwalter’s brother,
Stephen EURIT, 88 years old, who died of paralysis. (Macy item)
Friday, April 30, 1909
Mrs. Robert PRICE, who resides two miles north of
Grace HUDKINS died at the home of her parents, 9 miles
southwest of
Saturday, May 1, 1909
“Twenty Years Ago” -- Hugh M. STEPHENSON, familiarly known as
“Judge” Stephenson, died Thursday afternoon after an illness of eight months.
Elsie Grace HUDKINS, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Dock HUDKINS,
living north of Leiters, former Kewanna residents and having many relatives
here, died Tuesday of pneumonia. She was born July 9, 1895 and died April 27,
1909, aged 13 years.
Monday, May 3, 1909
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Tuesday, May 4, 1909
Mrs. Eliza MARTIN died at 6:45 o’clock this morning at her home
on
Mrs. Martin was born in
Mrs. Martin joined the Methodist church when very young and
remained with that church many years, later changing faith to the Evangelical
church. She was always a lovable Christian woman and by her kind manners won
many lifelong friends, who join with the relatives in deepest sorrow at her
death.
The funeral will be at 2:30 Thursday afternoon, at the home,
Rev. J. H. RILLING, of Evangelical church officiating. Burial will be made in
I.O.O.F. cemetery.
James A. MEEK, 68 years of age and a veteran of the Civil War,
passed away at his home at
Wednesday, May 5, 1909
John HUFFMAN, Burket ILLER and wives, and John SWIHART, took
dinner with Jesse ROHRER and wife Sunday and attended the funeral of Mrs.
Robert PRICE, which was held at
Thursday, May 6, 1909
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Friday, May 7, 1909
W. H. LAMBERT, who lived on the JONES farm three miles east of
Macy until a month ago, but who now resides at
Mrs. Will FARRAR, of this place received the sad intelligence
Monday morning that her aunt, Mrs. W. C. BAILEY, had died at
Saturday, May 8, 1909
Mrs. J. D. ANDERSON went to
About 10 o’clock Tuesday night a young man and woman were found
unconscious in a buggy on a prominent street in
The death of the young couple was caused by carbolic acid,
which had evidently been swallowed in whiskey. There were burns on one of the
woman’s arms and hands, which led to the belief that she was forced to take the
deadly stuff by Stitt, who then committed suicide. The coroner is of the
opinion that the couple had entered into a suicidal pact, notwithstanding some
of the police officers believe that a murder was committed.
The dead woman is the daughter of Lewis DAY of near Macy and
married a young man of that neighborhood named STRODE, who now lives in
The body of the deceased woman was brought to Twelve Mile for
burial.
Mrs. Alice DAY, wife of Ahijah B. DAY, was plunged into
fathomless grief last Monday on receiving a message from
Mrs. R. B. MONTON died Friday at midnight at her home in
Monday, May 10, 1909
Mrs. A. CONES, of this city, is having a fine mausleum of
A leaking gas jet brought death to Andrew JACKSON, 80 years
old, residing at the home of his son, Samuel M. JACKSON,
The body was found at 8:30 o’clock by a maid, who was sent up
to find why Mr. Jackson did not come down to breakfast. He was lying across the
bed, indicating he had arisen during the night and had been too weak to return.
Coroner Blackwell, who was called, said death probably was due
to accidental causes.
Mr. Jackson had suffered with rheumatism and heart trouble for
some time. After the body was found yesterday morning Dr. David Ross was called
by the family but could only notify the coroner.
Mr. Jackson was born and reared on a farm in Osage county,
Tuesday, May 11, 1909
An aged and respected citizen of
Wednesday, May 12, 1909
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Thursday, May 13, 1909
The three weeks old child of Mr. & Mrs. Sam POWELL, south
of
Friday, May 14, 1909
Monday morning evidence was heard in the case of Cora EDWARDS
vs. John W. SMITH, trustee of the Samuel TRACY estate. The plaintiff filed a
claim for over $400 against the estate, alleging that amount is due her for
services rendered in caring for the widow, Mrs. Caroline TRACY, until her
death. (Macy item)
F. C. MOON, executor of the estate of Samuel W. LOSHER
deceased, has filed final report. James W. LOSHER and Mary E. MOON are the sole
legatees, who have due them on May 15th a note for $2300. Executor is in
possession of a surplus fund belonging to the estate, which will be turned over
to Mary E. Moon. (Macy item)
The funeral of Earl DAVIS whose obituary appeared in our last
issue, was held in the M.E. church at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Rev. M. H. TROUSE,
Saturday, May 15, 1909
The will of the late Albert COOK, opened and read in the
presence of the heirs, some days ago, leaves everything both real and personal
with his widow Mary COOK. His two sons, Theodore [COOK] and Roscoe [COOK],
together with their sister, Mrs. Gertrude McCLUNG are made executors of the
will. (
Seth HENDRICKS died at the Dunkard’s Home, at
“Mrs. Geo. [Irene] CRUMP died Thursday morning at 12:40 at her
home on
Monday, May 17, 1909
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Tuesday, May 18, 1909
Miss Vida MARTIN has resumed her position at the Sentinel office after several weeks
absence caused by the illness and death of her mother.
Wednesday, May 19, 1909 and Thursday, May 20, 1909
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Friday, May 21, 1909
E. M. SHEPHERD was called to Kewanna last week by the serious
illness of Mrs. Shepherd’s mother, Mrs. George W. CRUMP. Her sickness proved
fatal and Mr. Crump will make his home with Mr. & Mrs. Shepherd in
Saturday, May 22, 1909
A letter from Miss SPARKS, of Woodlawn, who is visiting in
Mrs. Wm. WINSLOW, accompanied by her husband, a grocer at Royal
Center, left Monday for New York, from which city they will sail for Cowes,
Isle of Wight, England, where the former has been called by the death of her
mother, Baroness von HILLER. Cass county’s only title daughter left quietly and
few people knew she was going. She is very reticent about herself and titled
parents, and refuses to talk about titles and royalty. She is credited with the
remark that she finds more interest and enjoyment in being the wife of an
American citizen and the mother two bouncing Yankee children than in royalty. (
Monday, May 24, 1909
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Tuesday, May 25, 1909
Mrs. Will[iam A.] [Nellie E.] HOWARD received the sad news of
the death of her brother, Will BECKING, which occurred Saturday at Port Jarvis,
Wednesday, May 26, 1909
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Thursday, May 27, 1909
The last will of Nicholas KING, the well to do
At Mr. King’s death it was found that he had left 227 acres of
valuable farm land in
Myron STOCKBERGER brought his oldest son, [Lowell C.
STOCKBERGER], aged 19 years and 25 days, back from
Friday, May 28, 1909
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Saturday, May 29, 1909
The home of Mr. & Mrs. Dean WEAVER was made sad last Monday
morning by a telephone message announcing the death of her father that occurred
at the family home at Sycamore, Ohio, some time during the night previous. Mr.
& Mrs. Weaver departed by the way of the C. & E. Tuesday morning to
attend the funeral. (
Monday, May 31, 1909
Mrs. John Wesley [Ida E. MOORE] MATHIAS, of the
Ida E. Moore, daughter of Wm. and Catherine MOORE was born
April 5, 1883. All her life she was kind and lovable woman and her many friends
join the husband in his bereavement.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Tuesday, June 1, 1909
Mrs. Nancy DAUGHERTY died this morning, at the home of her
daughter Mrs. Nancy ANDERSON, two miles west of Kewanna.
Wednesday, June 2, 1909
Frank ROHRER and sisters Mrs. BRUBAKER and Miss Nettie ROHRER,
left Wednesday for
Thursday, June 3, 1909
News of the sudden death of Chas. HISEY, formerly of this city
was received in this city Wednesday. Mr. Hisey who resided in
He is the son of Mrs. Rebecca HISEY of east
The funeral will be held Friday in
Friday, June 4, 1909
Mrs. Jos. BARRETT and daughter Mrs. Grace IRVIN, attended the
funeral of Mr. STANSBURY, at
Saturday, June 5, 1909
Mr. Charles C. HISEY was born in
Mr. Hisey was a son of Mr. & Mrs. Perry HISEY of Fulton
county, was raised upon a farm northeast of Rochester and was a young man
highly esteemed by all who knew him.
He was united in marriage to Miss Eva M. HUTCHINSON July 19,
1902 in
The funeral took place at the U.B. church in
Henry SPERA was born in Stark county,
Monday, June 7, 1909 and Tuesday, June 8, 1909
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Wednesday, June 9, 1909
In the telegraphic dispatches Tuesday the Sentinel briefly mentioned the death of John McDOUGLE, who was
murdered at his home in Van Buren, Grant county, Monday afternoon.
Later advices give the story of the crime, which is the result
of debt and drink. For the past twelve years McDougle has been a resident of
Van Buren where he conducted a general store and was prospering. Francis
MILLER, a resident of the same place, owed McDougle a bill of $12.00 for a long
time, and in his efforts to collect the bill McDougle had secured an order on
Miller’s employer for the money and this action enraged Miller and his two
brothers, Lester [MILLER] and Alvah [MILLER].
Monday the three Miller brothers went to Marion where they
filled up on booze, and returned to Van Buren with the avowed purpose of
“getting even” with McDougle. They went direct to the McDougle store, where
they found Mrs. McDougle and inquired for John. They were in apparent good
humor and the wife informed them that her husband had gone to the post office
and would return shortly. They started in search of him and met McDouble a
short distance from the store. Francis Miller is said to have approached him
with a smile but assumed an angry attitude and declared his intention of giving
McDougle a good licking. The two men clinched and fell to the gutter. When they
arose McDougle sought to escape from Miller by walking rapidly toward his
store. Before he could reach his door, however, Francis Miller caught up with
him and gave him a hard blow back of the ear. Mrs. McDougle attracted by the
trouble, rushed to her husband’s assistance, and throwing her arms around him,
sought to protect him from the further assaults of Miller. The maddened man,
however, continued his attack, and reaching over the wife’s shoulder, rained
hard blows upon the helpless man. With the support of others McDougle reached
the store and sank down on a chair. He was completely worn out with the
struggle, but did not realize that he had been fatally injured. “They gave me
three hard kicks in the breast and some awful blows to the head, but I’ll be
better in a little while” said McDouble assuringly to his wife and friends who
gathered about him. Miller continued to walk back and forth in front of the
store muttering threats against the injured man.
McDougle fainted, and a physician was called from a nearby drug
store who administered restoratives and revived him. The doctor, not realizing
that McDougle was seriously hurt, left him, and he again fainted. Three doctors
were called, but their combined efforts were fruitless and McDougle died within
twenty minutes after the assault.
The three Miller brothers were placed under arrest before
McDouble died, the marshal having talked with McDougle and secured his story of
the assault before he passed away.
Mrs. McDougle was nearly prostrated, as was the aged parents of
the murdered man, Mr. & Mrs. William McDOUGLE who live in Van Buren, and
hurried to the scene of the tragedy before their son expired.
John McDougle was born in Fulton county thirty-six years ago,
and spent his boyhood in
Although not a resident of
Thursday, June 10, 1909
Mrs. Schuyler [C.] [Ida M.] KEEL aged 50 years died this
morning at 11:30 o’clock at her home 1/4 mile west of Green Oak.
Mrs. Keel has been a sufferer of acute liver trouble and rested
in a precarious condition for some time.
Besided a husband she leaves three children, Mrs. Ed. HUNTER,
Friday, June 11, 1909
The funeral of Mrs. Schuyler KEEL will be held Sunday afternoon
at 2:00 o’clock at the residence 1/4 mile west of Green Oak. Burial will be
made in
Will PIETSCHE, a brother of B. ZANGER’s wife, came here from
LaCrosse last Friday and started to paint the business room for the former.
About 10 o’clock Monday he was seized with yellow jaundice and in the afternoon
started for his home accompanied by Mr. Zanger. On their arrival there he grew
worse and at 6 o’clock that evening he died. He leaves a wife and two children.
(
Saturday, June 12, 1909
Mrs. Wm. [Rosa KNIGHT] BOGGESS died Friday afternoon at 2:45
o’clock at her home south of Manitou. Mrs. Boggess was born February 12, 1858
and was the daughter of Richard KNIGHT, deceased. The funeral will be held at
Burial will be made in Citizens cemetery.
Monday, June 14, 1909
The funeral of Mrs. Schuyler KEEL, conducted at the family home
at Green Oak, Sunday, is said to have been one of the largest ever held in the
county, one estimate placing the attendance at 2500 people.
A telephone message from Kewanna today, brought the sad news of
the death of Mrs. Elizabeth FOGLESONG, of that place, which occurred this
morning.
Mrs. Foglesong has been ill for some time and although death
has been expected at any time the end was a cruel blow to her many loving
relatives and friends. She was a favorite with all who knew her and was
familiarly known by Kewanna people as “Aunty Betty,” who held her in high
esteem.
She was born April 22, 1831 and in 1850 was married to John
FOGLESONG at her home near
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock,
in Kewanna.
Tuesday, June 15, 1909
Mrs. Hannah A. YOUNG, wife of Emmett YOUNG, 322 N. 3rd. St.,
Mrs. Young was born February 18, 1873, and during her years of
womanhood has held the highest respect among her associates.
Besides the husband the departed woman leaves a large following
of sorrowful friends who lament the unkind fate which deprived them of their
loving companion.
The funeral will be held at the residence Thursday morning at
10 o’clock, Rev. J. H. RILLING, of Evangelical church having charge of the
services.
Burial will be made at
Wednesday, June 16, 1909
The funeral of Mrs. Hannah YOUNG will be held at the
Evangelical church tomorrow morning at ten o’clock instead of at the residence
as previously announced.
Little Lolo COOPER, daughter of George and Sadie COOPER, aged
three days, was buried at the Lake cemetery last Thursday. (Blue Grass item)
Thursday, June 17, 1909
In a letter from Mrs. Anna MOORE, of
The store was thirty-two years old. The upper floors were well
filled with the finished product of the plant. About 10:45 o’clock, with no
warning, the top floor suddenly sagged, and then gave way with a crash. Each of
the lower floors sank in turn under the burden of falling stoves and debris.
Clouds of dust rose from the wreckage, and almost before it had settled fire
was discovered in the basement.
Mr. Hollar was a former resident of this city and has relatives
in this county who were shocked to hear of his untimely death. He spent his
vacation in
The funeral will be held in
Friday, June 18, 1909
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Saturday, June 19, 1909
Word was received this morning by Daniel AGNEW of this city
telling of the death of Virgil GEIGER, editor of the Churubusco Truth, which occurred Friday afternoon at 1:05 o’clock.
Mr. Geiger was the unfortunate victim of an automobile accident
about two years ago and injuries received at that time have grown upon him
until he collapsed owing to nervous breakdown and total blindness.
Editor Geiger was a wide awake publisher and his paper was
always in demand for its funny sayings and general good news features.
Mr. Geiger is a cousin of R. K. GILLILAND of this city and Mr.
& Mrs. Gilliland and his mother will go to Churubusco in an auto Sunday
morning to attend the funeral. The services will be held Sunday afternoon at
2:30 o’clock.
Monday, June 21, 1909
Fred WAYMACK, formerly of this city but of late years a
resident of Huntington, died at his home in that city Sunday as the result of a
stroke of apoplexy, which he suffered last Wednesday morning.
Since the stroke the unfortunate man had been in a critical
condition and Saturday at noon the attending physician stated that he did not
see how it had been possible for him to cling to life as long as he had, and
that he had but a short while to live. This statement came true and in the
presence of his family, he passed away Sunday.
Mr. Waymack was known here as a man of strong character and
broad principles, was a constant worker in the Methodist church and made a host
of friends who join with the grief stricken family in their latest sorrow.
The funeral will be held at the residence Tuesday afternoon at
2 o’clock.
Eli KEIM, manager of the DECK flour exchange at Roann, met a
sudden and unexpected death, Friday afternoon. Mr. Keim was busily engaged at the
Deck establishment when he became slightly ill, although he gave his ailments
no serious consideration and believed that it was but temporary. A few minutes
later, however, he was relieved from duty by Mr. Deck and stated that he deemed
it best to walk home. Consequently he started for his residence and soon after
reaching his dwelling dropped dead. Heart trouble is attributed as the cause of
his demise.
Tuesday, June 22, 1909
Samuel C. BARRETT died Monday night at the home of his daughter
Mrs. O. S. AULT,
He was born in
His wife dying in 1874, two years later he married Miss Martha
BUNCH, one child resulting from this marriage. He resided for many years at
Tippecanoe,
Wednesday, June 23, 1909
Jesse E. CARR died Sunday, June 20, in
Jesse was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Taylor CARR of
The body was brought to
Thursday, June 24, 1909
Mrs. MULLIGAN, of
Friday, June 25, 1909
Mrs. Samantha KING, this city, received a telegram this morning
bearing the sad news that her brother L. M. BRYAN is dead at his home in
Mr. Bryan was principal of the
Burial will be made at
Mrs. Jacob [Hulda (----) ZEIGLER]
HARTMAN, 55 years old, died at her home on South Eighth street, River Park,
last night. She suffered three strokes of paralysis, the last proving fatal.
Mrs. Hartman was born at
The husband and six children
survive. They are G. W. ZEIGLER, Joseph ZEIGLER and Mrs. William BERTCH, South
Bend; Mrs. Ernest MISNER, Elgin, Illinois; Ira ZEIGLER, Rollo, N. D., and Mrs.
John APPLETON, Nashua, Montana. The following brothers and sisters survive,
William, John, James and Edward ZEIGLER, all of
The funeral of Mrs. Hartman
will be held at 1 o’clock tomorrow afternoon from the residence, Rev. Israel
HATTON officiating. Burial will be at
The funeral will be held at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Reub
GILLILAND, cor. of 7th and
Burial will be made in I.O.O.F. cemetery. [Hulda ZEIGLER,
1852-1909, bur beside Daniel ZIEGLER, 1844-1895; I.0.0.F cem
Saturday, June 26, 1909
Rev. W. A. BENDER received the sad intelligence last Monday
morning that his youngest sister, Mrs. Martha WIKEL north of
Monday, June 28, 1909
Fred RAHFELDT, an aged and respected citizen of
Mr. Rahfeldt had talked with his son, Fred, who was plowing
corn, about eight o’clock this morning and when he left stated he guessed he
would hoe the potatoes. When Fred came to the house for dinner he was asked
about his father and told the family what he had said. An immediate search was
made and the unfortunate man was found dead in the potato patch. As only six or
eight hills of potatoes had been hoed it is supposed he had been dead for about
two hours.
Mr. Rahfeldt was born in
Besides a wife, he leaves two daughters, Sophia [RAHFELDT] and
Annie [RAHFELDT], of LaPorte, and two sons, Albert [RAHFELDT], north of town
and Fred [RAHFELDT], who still lives at home.
The funeral arrangements have not been announced.
Tuesday, June 29, 1909
The funeral of the late Fred RAHFELDT will be held at 9:30 Wednesday
morning at
Wednesday, June 30, 1909
The announcement in Tuesday’s Sentinel that the Fred RAHFELDT funeral would be held Wednesday
morning, was erroneous. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 9:30
o’clock at
Mr. & Mrs. ROCKHILL, Mrs. Albert ILER, attended the funeral
of a relative at
William HOGAN, one of the pioneer residents of
William Hogan was born in
The funeral was held Wednesday at
Thursday, July 1, 1909 to Monday, July 5, 1909
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Tuesday, July 6, 1909
Mrs. Mary Jane WEIR died Monday evening at six o’clock at her
home near
Mrs. Weir was born in
Mrs. Weir was widely known in the community where she resided
as a kind and lovable woman and had the highest respect of all.
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock at
the home. The body may be viewed at the home. Burial will be made in
Wednesday, July 7, 1909
Andrew FELTZ and daughter Jennie [FELTZ], of Barren, Wisconsin,
are here to attend the funeral of Mrs. Mary Jane WEIR, of
The one year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Amos DRUDGE, living
on the old DRUDGE farm east of
Thursday, July 8, 1909
Jim BRUGH and Miss Lillie BRUGH attended the funeral at Culver,
of Mr. & Mrs. Charlie BRUGH’s 7 months old child Sunday, that died with appendicitis.
(Leiters Ford item)
Friday, July 9, 1909
The news of the tragic death of Oscar R. JOHNSTON at
It is thought that the young man met his death while boating on
a river near that city, although this report could not be verified. The
Whether the body will be brought to
Saturday, July 10, 1909
James PALMER, aged 92 years died Thursday afternoon at one
o’clock of old age at his home in
Samuel B. STEIN aged 59 years died Friday afternoon at 2:30
o’clock due to an attack of paralysis. Mr. Stein was born in
The funeral will be held Monday morning at 10:30 o’clock at
A shocking accident in which Henry LEAVELL, a pioneer resident
of
At the time of the terrible accident Mr. Leavell was in the barn
on his farm engaged in unloading hay. Without warning he pitched headlong from
the top of the load to the cement floor, where he lay in an unconscious
condition. Mrs. [Susannah (----) FORD] LEAVELL, who happened to be near at the
time saw her husband fall and called to her son Delbert for assistance. Mr.
Leavell was carried to the house, where he remained in an unconscious condition
until one o’clock this morning, when he passed away.
Mr. Leavell was sixty-five years old, a veteran of Civil war
and has lived in
He was always known as a big man in every principle and a
friend to all who were so fortunate as to have his acquaintance. The awful fate
that has been meted out to their fellow citizen has cast a gloom over the
entire Tiosa neighborhood and the grief stricken family has the universal
sympathy of all.
Besides a wife, he leaves four daughters, Mrs. E[lmer] E. [Emma
J. LEAVELL] BORDEN, Rochester; Mrs. Frank [M.] [Eva LEAVELL] UMBAUGH, Tiosa;
Mrs. Wm. [B.] [Nora Lee LEAVELL]
McMILLEN, north of
Leave house at 10 o’clock Monday. Funeral at the Luthern church
east of Tiosa, burial at Reichters cemetery.
Monday, July 12, 1909
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Tuesday, July 13, 1909
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Wednesday, July 14, 1909
Abraham STEFFEY, aged 60 years, a highly respected farmer
residing with his daughter, Mrs. Joseph BELT, near Sixteen school house south
east of
The [Josiah] JOY home is in close proximity to the Lake Erie
tracks and when Mr. Steffey heard the freight approaching from the south he
simultaneously discovered the fact that a cow belonging to the Joy family was
standing in the middle of the railroad track at the STEFFEY crossing and would
surely be killed if left standing where she was.
With the purpose of saving the animal’s life uppermost in his
mind Mr. Steffey hurried to the crossing and managed to get the cow away in
safety. However he had neglected his own safety thinking that he could get off
the track in time, but before he could do so, the train struck him and threw
him to one side of the track about ten feet distant. The accident was witnessed
by Mrs. [Ida M. STEFFEY] JOY, who hurried to her father’s side but death had
been instantaneous and Mr. Steffey was past aid.
The train stopped and backed up to the scene and the crew
assisted the grief stricken daughter in carrying the body to her home.
Coroner Dr. M. O. KING was notified and pronounced the death
due to accidental killing.
Mr. Steffey was a well known farmer of the Sixteen neighborhood
and highly respected. His sudden taking off has caused deep sorrow among his
friends and the relatives have the entire sympathy of the community at large.
The funeral will be held Friday, the hour having not yet been
set.
James Edward THOMPSON the youngest son of Mr. & Mrs. James
THOMPSON was born March 2, 1885, and was married to Miss Lydia BOYCE,
September, 1907, and went to
Clymer [WILLIAMSON] and Lulu WILLIAMSON, of
Thursday, July 15, 1909
The funeral of Abraham STEFFEY will be held Friday morning at
Friday, July 16, 1909
Word was received Monday of the death of James E. THOMPSON, who
formerly lived near
Saturday, July 17, 1909
Mrs. Sarah FEURER of Winamac has received a letter bearing
sorrowful news for herself and three young children - information of the death
of husband and father, Louie FEURER, at
Behind this bare statement and covering the past three years,
is much of mystery - and of suspense and worry and suffering for the faithful
wife who has labored over the wash tub during that time to support herself and
little ones.
Up to July 4, 1906 - three years ago this last 4th - one of the
reasonably happy families of Kewanna was that of Mail Carrier Louie Feurer and
wife. They had no wealth and he was minus one arm, but he could do a rural
carrier’s work all right. Mrs. Feurer was a worker and they got along all
right. On the 4th the family went to
Right then it became noised about that he was short a few
dollars as treasurer of the local rural carriers’ association, and it is
surmised that this is what caused him to disappear. Mrs. Feurer has searched
for the missing man ever since as persistently as she could with her very
limited means. She was loyal to him every foot of the way, and believes that he
has not been right mentally or he would have returned or at least corresponded,
for the obstacle to his return so far as the carriers’ association was
concerned was removed long ago.
Wm. R. MACEY, of
Mr. Macey, who is sixty-nine years old came to
He leaves one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth BROWN, city, and one
brother, Ahijah MACEY,
The funeral will be held at the J. R. TOWNSEND home, Sunday
afternoon at 4 o’clock. Rev. J. G. CAMPBELL officiating. Burial will be made in
the I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Monday, July 19, 1909
Mr. & Mrs. Grover MARK were called to
Mrs. James [Mary Elizabeth HORTON] STODDARD died at her home on
As Mollie Horton, Mrs. Stoddard was familiarly known and liked
by everybody in
Mary Elizabeth Stoddard was a daughter of Theodore and Mary
HORTON; born February 28, 1855, at
The funeral will be conducted at the home Wednesday afternoon
at 2:30. Burial at Odd Fellows cemetery.
Tuesday, July 20, 1909
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Wednesday, July 21, 1909
Mrs. F. A. MARTENY, who lives near Kewanna, died at three
o’clock Wednesday morning, at
Thursday, July 22, 1909
Mr. Warren STODDARD, of
The death of the little daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Carl BARNS
of
Friday, July 23, 1909
Walter BRAZELTON of
Saturday, July 24, 1909
Merritt [NICHOLS], the infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Wm.
NICHOLS, five miles northeast of
Monday, July 26, 1909
Mr. & Mrs. A. D. WILLIAMS drove to
Miss [Mellie] HERMAN expired very suddenly Sunday evening about
nine o’clock at the home of Wm. TRUE on
Miss Herman was born fifty-three years ago at Burnsfield; and
thirty years ago came to
Mrs. Jacob [Mary Ellen EIDSON] PERSCHBACHER died this morning
at five o’clock at her home on the Viv ESSICK farm one mile west of
Miss Mary Ellen Eidson, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. B. A. EIDSON
was born July 18, 1844, near
The funeral will be held at the home at ten o’clock Wednesday
morning, Rev. JOST having charge of the services. Burial will be made in the
Reichter cemetery in
Mrs. Joseph WHITTENBERGER died at her home on
Tuesday, July 27, 1909
The funeral of Mrs. Jacob PERSCHBACHER will be held at one
o’clock Wednesday afternoon instead of ten o’clock Wednesday morning as
announced yesterday.
James ROUCH, aged 42 years, died Saturday morning at his home
four miles west of Kewanna. Mr. Rouch was the son of Silas ROUCH and was a well
known farmer in the vicinity in which he resided.
Besides his wife and three children he leaves many sorrowing
relatives and friends to mourn their loss.
The funeral was held Monday afternoon. Burial was made in
I.O.O.F. cemetery at Kewanna.
Sarah Matilda ADAMS was born in
When about twelve years of age she with her parents moved to
For more than fifty years she lived near
The funeral will be held from her late home Thursday at 2 p.m
conducted by Rev. SMITH. Burial will be made at
Wednesday, July 29, 1909
Will PERSCHBACHER, of
Floyd HERMAN, of
Thursday, July 29, 1909
Forrest FRAIN, the four year old adopted son of Thomas FRAIN,
west of Kewanna, died at eight o’clock this morning. The cause of his death was
the wound received in his right knee Wednesday, when he was accidentally shot
by his boy friend Henry SYDELL, aged seven years.
The parents of the Frain lad are nearly prostrated over the
untimely death of their son and have the sympathy of the entire community in
which they reside.
The youth of the Sydell boy keeps him from fully realizing the
awful end of his prank yet he keenly feels his companion’s death.
Mrs. Elizabeth BRADEN died at her home three miles northwest of
this place last Friday morning after an illness of about three days. Deceased
leaves a husband and five grown children. Funeral was held from the home Sunday
morning, and burial was at
Dave BRADEN and wife returned to their home at
Mesdames Elmer BORDEN and Joseph MAUS, attended the funeral of
Mrs. John BRADEN at Macy last Sunday. (Tiosa item)
Friday, July 30, 1909
Elizabeth FISHBURN BRADEN was born in
Saturday, July 31, 1909
Just a little before six o’clock Wednesday evening Arthur
HOFFMAN startled Mrs. Mary TEETER by calling to her that he believed his mother
was dead. Arthur lived with his mother and had went up town about the middle of
the afternoon. As he departed his mother told him that she would have his
supper soon after five o’clock, as he worked at night. Accordingly, she set
about at the usual hour to get supper and was about the kitchen stove when
death overtook her, as she was found kneeling at the woodbox, with her head and
shoulders bending over it. Arthur came in and found her in that position. She
gave no answer to his calling and a hasty touch soon revealed the sad truth to
him that she was dead. (
Mrs. Fannie LINDEN, aged 79 years, died at her home Tuesday
noon. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn her death. Funeral
services at the U.B. church Thursday at 10 o’clock conducted by Rev. HAIMBAUGH.
She was one of
Aaron FISHER, aged nearly eighty and a life long resident of
The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at
Monday, August 2, 1909 and Tuesday, August 3, 1909
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Wednesday, August 4, 1909
Mrs. Margaret LOWE, aged eighty-four years, died this morning
at 8:30 o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Spaide, south of town.
Mrs. Lowe has made her home with Mrs. Spaide and Mrs. Ezra
Alspach for the past five years, the last three of which time she has suffered
sickness due to old age.
Five children, Mrs. Ezra ALSPACH, Mrs. John SPAIDE, John LOWE,
Bruce LOWE and Mrs. Finley STROCK, of
The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at three o’clock at
the Spaide home. The body will be taken Thursday evening to her old home at
Thursday, August 5, 1909
Neil BELL and Isaac LOWE of
Floyd HERMAN departed this morning for his home in
Friday, August 6, 1909
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Saturday, August 7, 1909
James B. ELLIOTT, one of
James B. Elliott was born in
He was an honest upright citizen, always fair in business
dealings and had the respect of the entire community.
Six children are left to mourn the loss of their loving parent.
They are George [ELLIOTT], city, Mrs. J. WHITESIDES,
The body has been removed to the HOOVER Chapel where the
funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Burial will be made in
I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Monday, August 9, 1909
Mrs. J[
Tuesday, August 10, 1909
Wayne HORTON, the thirteen years old son of Mr. John HORTON who
resides south of town in the Ebenezer neighborhood died Monday evening at seven
o’clock, of meningitis. The funeral will be held Wednesday at two p.m. at
Horton Chapel.
Mrs. Chas. RICHARDS,
Miss Ella BROWER was born in Wabash county, near
Besides a grief stricken husband, she leaves a mother Mrs.
Elizabeth BROWER, two brothers, Ed [BROWER] and Alfred BROWER, Ossian County,
Michigan, and two sisters, Mrs. Fred RUSSELL, Ossian County, Michigan, and Mrs.
John DICKEY, north of Rochester, to mourn their loss.
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at
Wednesday, August 11, 1909
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Thursday, August 12, 1909
Laura Eldora NEWELL was born August 20, 1881, near
She was united in marriage July 27, 1901, to James Hubert
SMITH, to which union was born one daughter, Donna Mildred [SMITH].
The deceased had always been a resident of this vicinity until
four years ago when she with her husband moved to
She with her husband united with the Presbyterian church at
All through her illness, which extended over a period of nearly
six months, she was never heard to murmur or complain.
She leaves to mourn, a loving husband and infant daughter,
father and mother, two sisters and two brothers and a host of friends.
The infant child of Mr. & Mrs. Elmer HALL who died Monday
evening, was buried at the
Friday, August 13, 1909
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Saturday, August 14, 1909
Theodore CHAPMAN died in
Monday, August 16, 1909
Louis Bernice [KINDIG], the two years old daughter of Mr. &
Mrs. Chas. KINDIG near Tiosa died Saturday afternoon at four o’clock, after an
illness of spinal meningitis.
The funeral was held this afternoon at two o’clock, at
Mrs. Alvah SWINEHART, aged twenty-eight years, died this
morning at five o’clock at her home in Beaver Dam.
The afflicted lady suffered of tuberculosis and the end was a
merciful one.
Mrs. Swinehart leaves a husband besides a large number of
relatives and friends to mourn their loss. She is a sister of Mrs. Fred
PERSCHBACHER of this city.
The funeral will be held at the residence Wednesday.
Tuesday, August 17, 1909
Mrs. Helen COON died Thursday August 12 at the home of her
son-in-law, J. D. LONG, near Tiosa, at the ripe old age of 76 years.
In November 1856 she was united in marriage to Mr. Aley
PUTERBAUGH. But on October 29, 1857, Mr. Puterbaugh died leaving the widow with
an infant daughter to grieve over his early death. The daughter lived until she
was about nineteen years old and then joined her father in the silent land.
On the 10th of September, 1861, Mrs. Puterbaugh was married to
Rev. S. V. R. COON. To this union five children were born, two of whom, a boy
and a girl, have answered the death messenger’s call. In 1895, Rev. Coon died,
leaving his companion to finish life’s journey alone.
More than two years ago, Mrs. Coon was stricken with paralysis
which left her almost helpless. But she was a patient and resigned sufferer and
died in the triumphs of the faith. In her death the family has lost a loved and
loving mother; the church, a faithful servant; and the community, a kind
neighbor and valued friend.
She leaves to mourn three children, Mr. Clarence COON, Mrs.
Julia RINGLE and Mrs. Helen LONG; ten grandchildren; a brother, Mr. George
TAYLOR, of Mentone; three sisters, Mrs. Mary BLACK, of
The funeral services were held in the
Wednesday, August 18, 1909
Mr. George W. HUPP died Tuesday morning at 9:30 o’clock at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. John HENDRICKS of this city, after a short illness
of but a few days.
He leaves one daughter, three sons and three grandchildren of
whom are Mrs. John HENDRICKS of this city, Mr. Wm. HUPP,
The remains will be taken to Laketon tomorrow on the
Mrs. Mary STOCKBERGER, of
Orange MEREDITH and wife and Mrs. Julia STOCKBERGER have been
at the home of J. D. LONG the past two weeks, during the sickness and death of
their sister, Mrs. Helen COON. (
Thursday, August 19, 1909
Amos MYERS, aged 69 years died this morning at 7:30 o’clock at
his home, near Talma, after an illness of complications lasting over a period
of two years.
Mr. Myers was born October 16, 1840 in
Besides a sorrowing wife he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Emma
HAMLETT near Talma, and three sons, Jesse [MYERS],
The funeral will be held at the residence Saturday afternoon at
one o’clock, Rev. McNEELY officiating. Burial will be made in I.O.O.F. cemetery
in this city.
The funeral of Mrs. John MONTGOMERY was held at the Baptist
church of this place Wednesday afternoon. (Blue Grass item)
The little daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A. L. BOWMAN died August
14th. (Talma item)
Musa Pearl WADE SWIHART was born at
She was united in marriage with Alvah SWIHART March 31, 1902.
To this union were born three children, Harley [SWIHART], Harold [SWIHART] and
Virginia [SWIHART], Harold having preceded her to the spirit world three years
ago.
She leaves besides her husband and two children, a father
Luther WADE of Logansport, a step-mother, and three sisters, Mrs. Arley
GILLILAND, of Wagoners, Indiana, Mrs. Fred PERSCHBACHER, Rochester, Indiana,
and Maude WADE of Logansport, also a number of relatives and friends to mourn
their loss.
Funeral services conducted at
Friday, August 20, 1909
Enoch FENSTEMAKER, the well known pioneer resident of this
city, died suddenly Thursday morning at his home in this city.
Mr. Fenstemaker was lying on a couch in his home engaged in
reading a morning paper when death overtook him. Mrs. Fenstemaker had gone to a
neighbor’s and when she returned, found him with life extinct. Aid was summoned
immediately but to no avail as the death angel had already paid its visit.
Although ailing for years, Mr. Fenstemaker had always been in
fairly good health and was a familiar figure upon the streets of
He was born in
The family’s request that Drs. DILLMAN of Fulton and M. O.
KING, city, hold an autopsy to determine the cause of his suffering during the
last twenty years was observed Thursday afternoon. The result showed that he
was afflicted of gastric ulcers.
The funeral will be held at the residence Sunday afternoon at 2
o’clock. Burial will be made in I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Saturday, August 21, 1909
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Monday, August 23, 1909
Chas. E. FENSTEMAKER, Mrs. STAHL, Mrs. HARMON and Mrs.
GUSSWILLER, of
Tuesday, August 24, 1909
Lew FOOR, of Mentone, was in
Henry FOOR, one of the few old settlers of Allen township,
Mr. Foor, whose excellent wife preceded him to her final rest,
leaves to mourn two daughters and their families and a number of other
grandchildren, besides brothers and other relatives and a host of friends. The
daughters are Mrs. Levi CLOUD of
Wednesday, August 25, 1909
O. D. ROBINSON and Mrs. Wm. DOWNS went to
Charles STANSBURY was called to
Thursday, August 26, 1909
Eva Grace [DURKES], the infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Frank
DURKES who resides in the BEARSS neighborhood, was buried today in I.O.O.F.
cemetery.
Friday, August 27, 1909
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Saturday, August 28, 1909
Wm. FITZGERALD died Friday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at
Woodlawn hospital as the result of a complicated attack of heart trouble and
dropsy.
Mr. Fitzgerald was born in
The last position he held was as traveling salesman for the
Montana Drug Co. of Montana. His health failing him Mr. Fitzgerald came home
three months ago and remained at the home of his mother, Mrs. Helen FITZGERALD,
Jefferson and 5th Streets. His case was diagnosed as a complication of heart
trouble and dropsy and his condition grew steadily worse until three weeks ago
he was removed to Woodlawn, where the end came.
Besides mother he leaves one sister, Mrs. Carson CONN,
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, at
the residence, Dr. J. G. CAMPBELL officiating. Burial will be made in I.O.O.F.
cemetery.
Monday, August 20, 1909
Harry CAPP, of
Mrs. Eliza Jane MEREDITH died this morning at four o’clock at
her home on
Mrs. Meredith was seventy-five years old and has been suffering
the past six weeks with tumors and other ailments incident to old age.
She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Harry CAPP,
The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at the residence at
ten o’clock, Rev. O. P. MILES, of the Baptist Church officiating.
Burial will be made in I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Tuesday, August 31, 1909
James MARSH was born in Preble county,
June 4, 1854, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth BEATTIE
to whom he was a faithful companion through adversity or success until the
death angel called him higher. To this union were born eight children, three of
them preceding the father to the beyond, those living being Robert MARSH of New
York City, Mrs. Mollie BARKER of Blue Grass, Mrs. Hannah GOSS of Columbia City
and Misses Emma [MARSH] and Nettie MARSH of this city. These with the mother
remain to regret the departure of a loving father and husband.
The deceased was a man of sturdy character, having lived a
clean life, honest, firm and his word unquestioned.
While he was not a member of any religious deonomination, yet
he was liberal to every just cause that had the promotion of his fellow man in
view. Believing rather in a life of deeds, than a belief of creeds.
He was resigned to move on to the next expression of life,
saying when life hung in the balance with chances for recovery against him,
“All is well between me and God.” He was ill about six years.
The funeral services will take place at the residence on
Wednesday, September 1, 1909
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Thursday, September 2, 1909
Dr. and Mrs. J. G. CAMPBELL have returned from attending the
funeral of Mrs. Campbell’s father, Mr. J. J. DARTER of Crawfordsville, who died
at his home in that city at the ripe age of over eighty. The papers of
Crawfordsville speak most highly of the character, ability and public services
of Mr. Darter, ranking him with such distinguished citizens as Lew WALLACE,
The little four [year or month?] old daughter of Mrs. Lilly
BROWN, who was burned to death Monday was brought to this place Tuesday. The
funeral arrangements were not made at this writing. (Delong item)
Friday, September 3, 1909
Dr. Wm. HECTOR, of
George [WALTERS], the eighteen year old son of Mr. & Mrs.
John F. WALTERS, near
Mr. Walters took sick Tuesday with what was at first thought to
be a severe case of colic. Later it was determined that he was suffering of
strangulation of the bowels and Thursday evening, he was brought to Woodlawn,
where Dr. Wm. HECTOR, Chicago, was to have performed an operation upon him this
morning. However, the young man died before he could be operated upon.
Besides father and mother he leaves one sister Mrs. Neda
NUNGESSER,
The funeral will be held Sunday morning at ten o’clock at
Burial will be made in Leiters cemetery.
Saturday, September 4, 1909
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Monday, September 6, 1909
Al MURPHY was called to Chili this morning by the death of his
aunt Mrs. Ella WHISTLER.
The infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Geo. A. COX, near Talma was
bound dead in bed Saturday night. The child who is only two months old died of
suffocation. The funeral was held this afternoon at the home. Burial was made
in Reichter cemtery.
Tuesday, September 7, 1909
H. E. CAMERER and mother Mrs. Olive CAMERER went to
Mr. & Mrs. Bert MOW were called to Plymouth, this morning
to attend the funeral of her cousin Oscar MACHLAN, who died suddenly Sunday
night of paralysis of the brain.
Wednesday, September 8, 1909
Mrs. John JACKSON, near Wagoners, died Tuesday after an illness
due to old age. She lived with her only son John JACKSON and was known by a
large number of friends who mourn for her. Burial was made today at Horton’s
chapel.
A telegram to relatives in this city from
Miss Oliver leaves besides her parents and two sisters a large
number of relatives and friends to mourn their loss.
The funeral was held in
Thursday, September 9, 1909
Frederick W. BOSENBERG, one of the pioneer citizens of
He was born in
On April 1, 1904, he was united in marriage with Miss Sabitha
COPLEN of this city, who survives. He also leaves five sisters and two brothers
in
Mr. Bosenberg was one of the well known business men in
Funeral arrangements will be announced Friday.
A telegram to R[obert] C. WALLACE, this city brought the sad
news this morning of the death of his brother Dr. Samuel A. WALLACE at his home
in
Dr. Wallace was born in
Besides R. C. Wallace, city, he leaves two other brothers Dr.
John WALLACE, Chicago and Dr. Wm. B. WALLACE,
The funeral will be held at
Wesley W. FERREE, who resided on a farm six miles southwest of
The body was removed to his home. Mr. Ferree was past 55 years
of age. He was a brother of Postmaster FERREE, of Silver Lake, and leaves four
brothers, two residing at Seattle, Washington, one at Des Moines, Iowa, and H.
A. FERREE, of Silver Lake, one sister in New York and one sister, Mrs. H. A.
HOWER, of near Roann. He has a son residing in
Friday, September 10, 1909
The funeral of F. W. BOSENBERG will be held Sunday afternoon at
2:30 from
Saturday, September 11, 1909
Canton Edward ICE, infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Geo. ICE,
Two Macy women, both aged residents of
Mrs. Daniel MUSSELMAN, aged 60 years was found dead in the
garden at her home by Mrs. BRIGGS, a neighbor. When found the lady had been
dead probably an hour.
Mr. and Mrs. Musselman have a cottage at Bass lake and only
returned home about a week ago. Mrs. Musselman was seemingly in the best of
health but an attack of heart trouble brought the end.
She was a popular lady and besides a number of relatives leaves
a host of friends who deeply regret her death.
The funeral will be held Sunday.
Grandma HORNER, aged nearly ninety years and one of the oldest
residents of
Grandma Horner as she was familiarly known by every resident in
Macy was beloved by all and her death leaves a dearth in the social life of
that place.
She leaves one son Levi HORNER, Macy, and many friends to mourn
for her.
The funeral arrangements have not been made.
Monday, September 13, 1909
Mrs. J. CUNNINGHAM is home from Macy where she attended the
funeral of Mrs. Daniel MUSSELMAN.
Hugh DAVIDSON, aged nine years, son of Mr. & Mrs. L. W.
DAVIDSON, East 9th Street, died today at noon after a short illness of cholera
infantum. The funeral will be held at the residence Wednesday afternoon. Burial
in Odd Fellows cemetery.
Vivian Annias [LOWE], the eight weeks old daughter of Mr. &
Mrs. Voris LOWE, south of
Tuesday, September 14, 1909 and Wednesday, September
15, 1909
[no entries]
Thursday, September 16, 1909
Miss Pauline OLES died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Charity
CARTER, Monday morning. Burial Tuesday, at south
Friday, September 17, 1909
Milo DOWNS, 39, died this morning at five o’clock after an
illness extending over a period of two years.
The disease that claimed Mr. Downs’ life first made its
appearance two years ago and since that time every attempt of local physicians
to diagnose the case has failed. The peculiar malady is unknown to the local
medical world and the treatment given Mr. Downs, while it acted as a check
could not stave off the inevitable end. The sick man has suffered untold agony
and for the past fourteen days was unable to lie down.
A loving wife besides a number of relatives and friends bemoan
their loss.
The funeral will be held Sunday.
John M. KERN, aged about sixty years passed away Thursday
morning, at his home north of
Mr. Kern was one of the prominent and well known farmers of his
neighborhood and has many friends in
Funeral arrangements are not known at this time.
Saturday, September 18, 1909 and Monday, September 20,
1909
[no entries]
Tuesday, September 21, 1909
Miss Pearl MAIER who came last Saturday to attend the funeral
of her brother-in-law, Milo DOWNS, returned to her home at
John March KERN was born in Berks county,
Funeral services were conducted at the residence Saturday
afternoon at 2 o’clock by Harry B. REED, of
Wednesday, September 22, 1909
Electa [B.] EDWARDS [
Thursday, September 23, 1909 to Saturday, September
25, 1909
[no entries]
Monday, September 27, 1909
The infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Harley E. BARKMAN, who reside
northeast of
Horace BIDELMAN, son of Mr. & Mrs. BIDELMAN, was struck by
a G. R. & I. engine at a coal dock on the
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the home of his
parents.
The death was a shock not only to the parents and brothers and
sister, but to the young fiancee of Bidelman, who lived at Mentone. It is said
they were to have been married in November.
Concernine the death Friday’s issue of the Fort Wayne Sentinel says:
Horace H. BIDELMAN, a
Mr. Bidelman was about to
leave with a freight train with Engineer T. W. PELTY and they were at the coal
docks taking on a supply of fuel. After the tender had been filled the young
man got down from the cab and as he alighted he was struck by the engine
incoming G. R. & I. train No. 19 and hurled aside with force sufficient to
break his neck and fracture his right arm in three places and bruise his right
side. The Barnett ambulance was called and he was hurried to the hospital, but
his injuries were such that he lived only a few minutes after the accident.
Horace H. Bidelman was the son
of Mr. & Mrs. Charles BIDELMAN, who reside on a farm four miles out from
Mentone, where the deceased was born January 24, 1884.
Word comes from
Mrs. Boughman attempted to awaken her husband about five-thirty
o’clock in the morning, after hearing him fall against the wall and was
horrified to find he was dead. Death is supposed to have been due to heart
trouble.
Mr. & Mrs. Boughman were formerly residets of
The funeral was held Sunday morning, September 26.
Tuesday, September 28, 1909 to Friday, October 1, 1909
[no entries]
Saturday, October 2, 1909
“Harry HAZELBY, age fifty-four years was found dead in bed
Sunday morning by his wife,” says the Kewanna
Herald. “Mrs. Hazelby had gotten up and later returned to call her husband
when she found him dead. Mrs. Hazelby states that he was not dead when she got
up and it is thought that he died of heart failure. The body was still warm when
found.
“Mr. Hazelby had been in apparent good health and was at Grass
Creek Saturday night until late. He leaves a wife and ten children, four of
whom are still at home.
“The funeral was held Tuesday at the residence and burial at
Monday, October 4, 1909
Mrs. Alice SPERLING was called to Manesquan, N. J. this morning
by the death of a sister-in-law.
The remains of Arthur Joseph CONES, who died December 13, 1908,
in
Tuesday, October 5, 1909
Mr. & Mrs. E. E. CLARY went to
Suit has been filed in the
“As the result of an accident Monday evening in which the wagon
he was driving was run down by a Mishawaka car at the east approach to the
Jefferson street bridge, Hugh M. SMITH, 402 North Eddy street, received
injuries from which he died this morning at 10 o’clock, his death occurring at
his home where he was taken in the ambulance,” says the South Bend Times. “It was not thought that his injuries were of a
serious nature, but the indications are that he was internally injured. It was
at first reported that his injuries consisted only of a broken shoulder and
several severe bruises and scratches over his body.
“Smith was driving a lumber wagon from the Ziegler &
Strickler Lumber company and had just driven onto
The dead man is the father of Charles SMITH, of Macy.
Thursday, October 7, 1909
Mrs. Louisa MEYERS and Mrs. William COOPER attended the funeral
of Mrs. FLORA at Macy today.
The little son of Mr. & Mrs. Dio RANNELLS, of
Rufus [KISTLER] and Earle KISTLER came home from
Hyman BUNN was born in Erie Co., N. Y., July 5, 1832, departed
this life October 1, 1909, aged 77 years, 2 months and 26 days. When but a boy
he with his parents moved to Miami Co., Indiana. In 1849 he was united in
marriage to Caroline CLINGER who preceded him to the spirit world. To this
union were born twelve children, six daughters and six sons. In 1861 he
enlisted in the Civil war and was a faithful soldier until its close. In early
life he united with the Christian church. After moving to
Mr. Elmer McMILLEN who has been very ill with typhoid fever,
died Sunday at 3:15 p.m. The funeral was held at this place at 1 o’clock p.m.
Tuesday. He was taken to the
Friday, October 8, 1909
After an illness of three weeks with typhoid fever, Elmer
McMILLEN, the well known merchant of Blue Grass passed away Sunday afternoon at
three o’clock. Mr. McMillen contracted the disease from his daughter who has
been ill for the past ten weeks.
Mr. McMillen was born in Van Wert county,
Saturday, October 9, 1909
Word was received in
Speaking of his death the South
Bend Tribune has the following:
A pioneer of
In October, 1907, they
celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Mr. McDonald was one of seven
children, but one of whom is still living, John M. McDONALD of
Monday, October 11, 1909
Herbert Calvin SHOBE, son of Mr. & Mrs. Samuel E. SHOBE
died Sunday afternoon at one o’clock.
The little fellow’s death was due to injuries received last
Wednesday, when a vessel of boiling water was accidently spilled on him,
combined with other illness.
Herbert Calvin, son of Samuel and Nona SHOBE was born September
6, 1907 and died October 10, 1909.
The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at
the residence,
Tuesday, October 12, 1909
[no entries]
Wednesday, October 13, 1909
The body of Anthony McGREW was found Monday, and the funeral
was held Tuesday at this place. (Walnut item)
Thursday, October 14, 1909
Sylvia [DuBOIS] the infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Don
DuBOIS, south of town, died this morning at one o’clock after an illness of
several days with cholera infantum. Funeral arrangements have not yet been
made.
The infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Harvey EYTCHESON died this
morning at their home on the
Several relatives from this place attended the funeral of
Anthony McGREW at Walnut Tuesday. Mr. McGrew committed suicide by drowning in
the St. Joe river at
Friday, October 15, 1909 and Saturday, October 16,
1909
[no ntries]
Monday, October 18, 1909
Mr. & Mrs. S. M. NEWBY went to
Among those bitten by a mad dog that ran wild in Pulaski county
was Mrs. Wm. LIZENBY, a relative of H. C. CONDON of this city and well known
here where she has visited on numerous occasions.
Speaking of the case the Winamac
Republican says:
A mad dog recently bit many
people in
There may be several others
who have been bitten. There probably are, and the whole neighborhood is excited
and alarmed over what may develop.
Tuesday Wm. Lizenby and wife
both hurried to
The anxiety of those who have
been bitten, and those who fear they may have been bitten is something
terrible. Physicians say Mrs. Pass had clearly developed hydrophobia, and that
undoubtedly the dog had rabies. They say the poison may develop in the system
within a few days, or on the other hand may lie dormant for three or even ten
years, and then take the victim off in agonies of convulsions at any unexpected
time. Mrs. Pass was apparently not affected until about three weeks later, and
the Sunday before her sudden death, and when the first alarming symptoms
appeared there was nothing that could be done to relieve or save her.
The dog belonged to Sam PASS.
It was a collie puppy and as now remembered, showed all the signs of rabies. It
strolled away from home, was melanchoy, and would bite people and stock without
reason.
Tuesday, October 19, 1909 and Wednesday, October 20,
1909
[no entries]
Thursday, October 21, 1909
Mr. George PERSCHBACHER is in
A telegram to Mrs. Phillip COOK this city, this morning from
Craton ANDERSON brought the sad intelligence of his brother Wm. ANDERSON’s
death, which occurred in
Mr. Anderson went to
Wm. Anderson is well known in
He leaves four sisters Mrs. Oliver MOORE, Millark, Mrs. Ol
TIMBERS, east of lake, Mrs. Frank DAVIS, west of town and Mrs. Phillip COOK,
this city, and four brothers, Craton,
The body is expected to arrive in this city Saturday and
funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Friday, October 22, 1909
Avil RICE and family and Charles WRIGHT and family, attended
the funeral of the little child of Mr. & Mrs. John O’BLENIS. (Tiosa item)
Saturday, October 23, 1909
Craton ANDERSON arrived in
Monday, October 25, 1909
At the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Anderson, three miles
east of this city, David NEFF departed this life Sunday morning at 10:30. He
had been ill but a few hours and died of heart failure sitting in his chair. He
was past eight-three years of age.
He leaves to mourn his demise, seven daughters, namely, Mrs.
Frank ANDERSON, Mrs. J. E. TROUTMAN, Mrs. Daniel WILDERMUTH, Mrs. Wilfard
HARRIS, Mrs. Michael EASH and Mrs. Perry WALTERS of this county, and Mrs.
William SMITH of Wabash county, and one son Thomas F. NEFF of this county.
David Neff was born in Lycoming county, Pennsylvania, and moved to this county
in the year 1872, settling on the ERNSPERGER farm four miles west of this city,
where he resided until twenty years ago when he moved to this city, where he
has maintained a residence until the last few months He was married twice, the
first time in Pennsylvania fifty-five years ago to Mary WINTERS, who was the
mother of all his children and deceased twenty-seven years ago. Some five years
after her death he married Mrs. Lucinda HARTER who has also preceded him to the
spirit world.
Mr. Neff was an industrious, temperate, upright and honorable
citizen, good neighbor, model companion and as good a father as any set of
children ever had. He has been a member of the Evangelical church from his
boyhood and never wavered in the faith of the Christian religion. The funeral
will be Tuesday forenoon. Funeral cortege will start from the home of Frank
Anderson at ten o’clock for the Evangelical church where the funeral sermon
will be preached. Burial at Odd Fellows cemetery.
Mrs. Mary KAMMERER widow of Christian KAMMERER died yesterday
morning at seven o’clock at
Mr. Louis J. BROWN of
Kelsey HULING, of east of
Besides a wife [Viola HULING] he leaves two daughters, Miss
Glen HULING,
Mr. Huling was in the prime of life, was a progressive farmer
and universally respected as an honest and upright citizen.
Funeral arrangements have not been made.
Tuesday, October 26, 1909
Mrs. Mary BANE of
Warsaw Times: - “Mrs.
W. H. GIBSON, for many years a resident of Warsaw, passed away at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Frank Foote, in Chicago, on Saturday evening, death
resulting indirectly from an attack of la grippe, with which the deceased
suffered last winter. She had left
Mrs. Gibson was a former resident of
Wednesday, October 27, 1909
Mrs. Prudence A. SHEPHERD died at her home on
Mrs. Shepherd was born in
Mrs. Shepherd was one of the pioneer residents of the county
and was highly esteemed by the older residents of the city. Funeral
arrangements have not been completed yet.
Martha J. HOOVER [KEPLER] was born in
Funeral at the M.E. church, Thursday at two o’clock p.m. Burial
at the Odd Fellows cemetery in this city.
Thursday, October 28, 1909
The funeral of Mrs. Prudence SHEPHERD will be held at the
residence Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Burial will be made in I.O.O.F.
cemetery.
Friday, October 29, 1909 and Saturday, October 30,
1909
[no entries]
Monday, November 1, 1909
Miss Alice SPERLING returned today from Manasquan, N. J. where
she went to attend the funeral of her sister-in-law.
Abednego FLORENCE, who resides near
Tuesday, November 2, 1909
[no entries]
Wednesday, November 3, 1909
With a two ounce bottle of chloroform held tightly to his nose
and his face buried in a comfort thrown across the bed, Gerow W. BAKER was
found dead in a room on the third floor of the Hotel Hays at
Mr. Baker engaged a room at the hotel Saturday morning of the
clerk, Richard McKANE, but was seen about the hotel and on the streets many times
after that time. It is impossible to tell just when he took the chloroform, but
it is supposed it was some time late Sunday night.
Nothing was found in the room or about his person to give a
clew to the direct cause of Mr. Baker’s action, but it is supposed that it was
the result of disappointment in his love affairs and the work of a mind
weakened by excessive drinking and dissipation. A pint bottle of whiskey, about
one-third empty, was found on the dresser of his room. He was fully dressed and
was lying across the foot of the bed with his feet hanging over the side and
his head nestled in the covers directly in front of the south window. He still
held the bottle, in which remained a few drops of the fluid, in his right hand.
Baker had been highly recommended to congressman [Henry A.]
BARNHART, by leading citizens of
Thursday, November 4, 1909
The funeral of Gerow BAKER, the
Friday, November 5, 1909
[no entries]
Saturday, November 6, 1909
The body of Mrs. Jane STRADLEY of
Monday, November 8, 1909
Dr. E. E. RHODES, one of
Dr. Rhodes’ death comes not only as a surprise but a severe
shock to his large following of friends who were so well acquainted with his
honest purposes and upright character. And to his family his death makes a
cleft that will never bridge over for he was a strictly home man and dearly
beloved by all.
E. E. Rhodes was the son of Jefferson and Susan RHODES and was
born in
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at
the residence. Rev. KINDIG having charge of the services. Burial will be made
in I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Tuesday, November 9, 1909
John APT went to
After calling his wife to arise and light a lamp, William
HAGENBUSH aged 35, died suddenly at his home two miles south of
Wednesday, November 10, 1909
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas KINDIG, city, and Mrs. Wm. DEEDS,
Mrs. Chas. [M.] [
Wm. HAGENBUSH died very suddenly Saturday morning of heart
failure. He leaves a wife and five small children. (Walnut item)
Thursday, November 11, 1909
Mrs. Scott [J.] [Olive E.] HURST, who has been quite ill for
some time, died at the home of her parents, east of town, Monday afternoon. The
funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon. (Macy item)
Friday, November 12, 1909
[no entries]
Saturday, November 13, 1909
Mrs. Emma Katherine EWING, aged 72 years, died at 12:15 o’clock
this morning at the home of her son, Chas. Ewing, on
Mrs. Ewing was engaged in getting the morning meal when the
attack came upon her and gradually grew worse until the end.
She was born in
The funeral will be held Monday morning at 10:30 o’clock at
Evangelical church, Rev. J. H. RILLING officiating. Burial will be made in the
family lot in Citizens cemetery.
Monday, November 15, 1909
Mr. & Mrs. [M.] WILE and son Arthur [WILE] attended the
funeral of Mrs. WURMSER at
Solomon B. WAGONER died suddenly Sunday morning at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. Benj. F. Carr, near McKinley school east of
Solomon B. Wagoner was born in
He was married to Sarah [Ann] GREGSON, who died April 16, 1872.
To this union was born four children, who survive: Mrs. J. W. SPENCER, Aldine,
Mrs. B. F. CARR, Mrs. L. L. WOOD and Mrs. PONTIOUS,
Uncle Sol as he was well and familiarly known had a host of
friends, who with the relatives mourn their loss.
The funeral will be held Tuesday at Liberty Chapel, the
procession to leave the residence of Benj. F. Carr at 10 o’clock. Burial will
be made in Odd Fellows cemetery.
Tuesday, November 16, 1909
Mrs. J. W. SPENCER, of Aldine is here to attend the funeral of
her father Solomon WAGONER.
Wednesday, November 17, 1909
Mrs. Wm. P. KREIGHBAUM, a pioneer resident of
Mary Elizabeth VANATTA was born September 28, 1850 in
Mrs. Kreighbaum has lived in
Funeral services occurred Wednesday at the M.E. church
conducted by Rev. M. H. KRAUSS. Interment in I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Thursday, November 18, 1909
Mrs. Eunice MILLER, aged thirty-four years, died at her home in
A husband, son, father, mother, four sisters and two brothers
remain to mourn her death. The husband is Lewis MILLER, conductor on the local
division of the L. E. & W., and the father and mother are Mr. & Mrs.
William OLIVER, of Macy, at which place the deceased was born and raised.
Short funeral services were conducted at the home in Peru
Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 by Rev. BRIDGE, after which the body was taken to
Macy on the L. E. & W., and services conducted at the home of Mr. & Mrs.
William Oliver by Rev. PATTON, of the Christian church of that place. Mrs.
Miller was baptized into the Christian church last Wednesday. She became ill
Saturedy. Burial was made at the I.O.O.F. cemetery at Macy.
Eunice OLIVER MILLER died at her home in
Geo. HENDRICKSON, wife and daughter and Henry HIZER attended
the funeral of Geo. P. SMITH at
Friday, November 19, 1909
Kewanna Herald:- Leon
APT, son of H. P. APT, and who formerly resided here, died at his home in
Saturday, November 20, 1909
[no entries]
Monday, November 20, 1909
Friends and fellow lodge members of this city were considerably
shocked Saturday evening when it was learned Frank HARRIS, landlord of the
Argos House, at
The first intimation of the sudden death of Harris, to be
received in Rochester was when the police of Logansport telephoned Roy SHANKS,
treasurer of local order of K. of P. Fredonia Lodge No. 122, and gave a
description of the dead man found in that city. As Mr. Harris had only one arm
and the rest of the description tallied exactly, along with the fact that a K.
of P. receipt signed by Treas. Roy Shanks, of the K. of P. of this city was
found on the dead man’s person, it was beyond a doubt Mr. Harris. As soon as
the identity had been established the wife at
Mr. Harris was a well known visitor in this city and one of the
most ardent attendants among the local K. of P. members. At every social
gathering or business session of the lodge he was a prominent figure if he
could be present under any circumstances. As a man he was an upright citizen,
as a husband was most devoted and in the lodge was indeed a beloved brother.
Besides a wife and two months old baby, the stricken man leaves
his parents at
Tuesday, November 23, 1909 to Monday, November 29,
1909
[no entries]
Tuesday, November 30, 1909
The body of Clinton LOGAN, aged 48 years, arrived in
Mr. Logan was attacked by an angry bull, near
The body was taken to the home of Wm. PARTRIDGE, near Tiosa,
this morning, where at ten o’clock, the funeral was held. Burial was made in
Reichter cemetery.
Wednesday, December 1, 1909
Mrs. Douglas MEREDITH died Monday evening at her home, near
Talma, after an illness of typhoid fever. Mrs. Meredith with her family resided
in
Besides a husband she leaves three grown sons and a large
circle of near relatives who mourn their loss.
The funeral will be held at the residence Friday. Burial will
be made at Mentone.
Thursday, December 2, 1909 to Saturday, December 4,
1909
[no entries]
Monday, December 6, 1909
Rev. J. H. WILSON, who occupied the Methodist pulpit in
Rev. Wilson was pastor of Grace M. E. church in this [city]
about twenty years ago and held the pastorate for a number of years. He was an
unusually vigorous man, a remarkable pulpit orator and accomplished much for
the upbuilding of the local church. His wife died in this city. The announcement
of his death will be the cause of genuine regret to a large number of friends
who remember the Rev. Wilson as a staunch friend and a very ramarkable
character.
A message from Wm. [H.] NELLANS,
The telegram merely stated the fact of the lady’s death and it
is not known whether she succumbed suddenly or otherwise. However it is thought
she must have been sick but a short time as relatives here have received no
news of any sickness with which she may have. Coming suddenly as it does, the
news of Mrs. Nellans’ death is a severe shock to relatives and friends, who
supposed her to be in the best of health.
Besides a husband she leaves five children all of Glenburn and
a brother, Wm. PATTON, south of
The body will arrive in this city Wednesday, for burial, which
will be made in Odd Fellows cemetery.
Tuesday, December 7, 1909
[no entries]
Wednesday, December 8, 1909
Albert SMITH returned to his home in
Thursday, December 9, 1909
Mr. & Mrs. Abs. NELLANS, Fulton and Mr. & Mrs. Francis
NELLANS,
The body of Mrs. Wm. [Mary PATTON] NELLANS, accompanied by her
husband and five children, arrived in Rochester this morning at 1:14 o’clock
from her home near Glenburn, N.D. Mrs. Nellans succumbed to an attack of heart
trouble, with which she suffered from Thursday until Saturday night of last
week. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Methodist
church, Rev. KINDIG having charge of the services. Burial was made in I.O.O.F.
cemetery.
Gano [BATZ] and Mary BATZ attended the funeral of Mrs. Douglas
MEREDITH Friday at Talma. (
Friday, December 10, 1909
Mrs. Lydia Elizabeth BERRY, aged 63 years, died early Thursday
morning at her home three miles east of
An awful accident that claimed the life of the six year old son
of Mr. & Mrs. Chas. SNYDER, of Fulton, Thursday evening at eight o’clock,
occurred Tuesday morning, at the Snyder home.
The little boy had been left in the house while the mother went
to the barn and as he had just arisen from bed was still attired in his
nightgown. As the mother was about her errand, she was startled by piercing
screams, one after another, that she knew emanated from the house. With the
terrible foreboding that something terribly out of the ordinary had happened to
her boy she rushed to the house and there discovered his body entirely wrapped
in flames. Frantic with excitement, Mrs. Snyder grabbed the boy and put out the
blaze with her hands and clothing, but the terrible flames had already done
their deadly work. His little body was burned around his hips, his hands, one
big blister, and one side of his face burned to a crisp. The fierce heat also
caused his eyes to swell shut and give him almost unendurable pain.
Everything was done that could possibly give the little fellow
relief, but to little avail and death came after three days of torturous
existence.
It is thought the boy’s nightgown, which was new and nappy,
caught fire either from the stove or from a paper that was laying near and
might have caught fire.
Mrs. Snyder also suffered serious burns but her injuries were
confined to her hands, which, although not [sic] very painful, will not prove
fatal.
The funeral will be held at the residence Saturday morning at
ten o’clock. Burial will be made at
Twenty Years Ago: The announcement of the death of Mrs. J. H.
WILSON at noon Tuesday, was heard by
Monday, December 13, 1909
[no entries]
Tuesday, December 14, 1909
Mrs. David HISSONG, northeast of
The body of Mrs. Frank OLDS, formerly Miss Vida BIGGS, of this
city, who died at her home in
Wednesday, December 15, 1909
In the death of John COLWELL, Tuesday evening, at his home
northwest of
John Colwell was born in
On October 15, 1865, he was united in marriage with Lydia
BIGGS, to which union there survives a daughter, Mrs. Lewis WHITE, near
Other relatives left to mourn their loss are two sisters, Mrs.
Jacob STAHL, city, and Mrs. Jane HECKART,
The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 11 o’clock at the
U.B. church, Rev. W. H. BAST officiating. The local G.A.R. will have charge of
the services. Burial will be made in I.O.O.F. cemetery.
The Logansport Tribune
tells of the death of Mrs. Elizabeth GREEN, aged 92 years, widow of Benjamin P.
GREEN, which occurred at the family home in that city, Sunday morning. Mrs.
Green was one of the pioneer residents of Cass county, where she had lived for
seventy-nine years. She came to
Mrs. Green was an aunt of William, B. F. and A. B. GREEN of
this city, and had many other relatives in the county.
The funeral was conducted Monday afternoon and B. F. Green, of
this city, was in attendance.
Thursday, December 16, 1909
Katie GEIGER, only daughter and child of the late Virgil A.
GEIGER, of Cherubusco, died at her home in that place Tuesday morning,
following an operation for appendicitis. Miss Geiger is a second cousin of
Reuben K. GILLILAND, of this city. The funeral was held today.
Mrs. William BURN, who died at Ora, was buried in the Leiters
cemetery last Friday. Deceased leaves five children, four daughters and one
son. Mrs. Burn was a very estimable lady and leaves a host of friends in this
vicinity. (Leiters item)
Theodore WHITE, of Leiters, received a message from Pulaski,
informing him of the death of his grandmother, at that place, Mrs. Mary A.
WHITE, aged 94 years. She leaves four sons and one daughter, all over fifty
years.
Friday, December 17, 1909
The child is a niece of Henry BAILEY, of
Saturday, December 18, 1909
[no entries]
Monday, December 20, 1909
A letter [to] Mrs. Emma RANNELLS from Walter SLUSSER, at
Tuesday, December 21, 1909
A second letter from Walter SLUSSER at
Miss Florence JOHNSON, aged 28 years, died this morning at six
o’clock at the home of her uncle, Henry WAGONER, near
Miss Johnson is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Oscar JOHNSON,
formerly of this city, but who moved to
Miss Johnson was a lovable girl, highly respected and has a
large number of friends in
Besides father and mother, she leaves two sisters, a brother
and a number of relatives.
The funeral will be held at the Wagoner home Wednesday
afternoon at 2 o’clock. Burial will be made at
Wednesday, December 22, 1909
Runion ARMSTRONG, one of the pioneers of this locality, but of late
years a resident of Cornelius, Oregon, departed this life December 6, 1909, at
the age of 83 years old. (Grand View item)
Thursday, December 23, 1909
Mr. & Mrs. Verl BRUGH attended the funeral of the latter’s
uncle, Mr. [John] COLWELL of
Friday, December 24, 1909
Mrs. Mary LOOMIS was called to
Saturday, December 25, 1909
[holiday]
Monday, December 27, 1909
Mrs. Hannah CUSCADIN of
At the home of her daughter, Mrs. Calvin HOOVER, occurred the
death of Mrs. Mary E. RANNELLS on Christmas eve after a lengthy illness.
Mary E. ZINK was 59 years and 10 months old, having been born
in
Mrs. Rannells was a devout Christian lady having joined the
Methodist church when fifteen years old, where she remained until death.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the
Methodist church, Rev. KINDIG having charge of the services. Burial was made in
the I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Tuesday, December 28, 1909
Mrs. Alice WASHINGTON died at the home of her brother, Dr.
PETERS, at Macy, Monday evening at 9:30. No particulars as to the cause of her
death were known by her brother, S. J. PETERS, of this city, who went to Macy
this morning to assist with the funeral arrangements.
Miss Ombra BROWER of
She was one of
Mary LEHMAN CROSBY was born in Sharon Centre,
The body will be taken to
Wednesday, December 29, 1909
The funeral of Mrs. W. S. CROSBY will occur at the house
Thursday afternoon at 1:30. Rev. H. L. KINDIG will have charge of the services,
assisted by Rev. W. F. SWITZER of
Frank J. BROUILLETTE died at his home near
The sudden death of Mr. Brouillette comes as a severe shock to
his many friends in
Mr. Brouillette was born in
The funeral services will be held at the home near
Mrs. Margaret CALISON died this morning at 6:30 o’clock at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth WAGONER,
She was born in Dark county, Pnn. [?], April 16, 1882. In 1854
she was united in marriage to William CALISON; to this union was born ten
children, of whom there are six living, Robert CALISON of
She leaves to mourn her loss twenty-one grandchildren, six
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She will be buried Friday
afternoon at 2 o’clock. Funeral at the Evangelical church.
Mrs. Henry RARRICK died Saturday night after a long illness.
She was nearly 80 years old, and has three children living: Elge [RARRICK],
Mrs. William CLOUGHENOUR and Mrs. Joseph MILLER of near
Thursday, December 30, 1909
The body of Mrs. W. S. CROSBY was sent to
Samuel COLWELL, aged 62 years, died suddenly this morning at
6:30 o’clock at his home on
Mrs. Jacob STAHL of this city, is a sister of the dead man and
with other relatives and friends deeply mourn their loss.
The funeral will be held at the residence Saturday morning at
10 o’clock. Burial will be made in I.O.O.F. cemetery.
The funeral of Miss Alice WASHINGTON was held in the M.E.
church Wednesday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. Schuyler
NORRIS. (Macy item)
Friday, December 31, 1909
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The Evening Sentinel
1910
Saturday, January 1, 1910
A message to this city Friday afternoon brought the sad
intelligence of the death of Mrs. W. H. HELM at her home in
Monday, January 3, 1910
Mr. & Mrs. P. J. STINGLEY attended the funeral of Mrs.
Margaret STINGLEY at
William CALISON of Huntington, Christy CALISON and Mrs. Curt
SIMONS of Roanoka, and Rudolph CALISON of
Tuesday, January 4, 1910
George GOSS, familiarly known by Rochester and Fulton county
people as “Uncle Georgie,” died this morning about two o’clock after an illness
due to old age, which extended over the past three years, the last year being
especially telling on the aged gentleman’s health.
In the death of George Goss,
He was born November 22, 1822, in
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock, at
the residence, Rev. W. F. SWITZER,
Wednesday, January 5, 1910
Relatives in this city are in receipt of a message from Mr.
Edward ALLEN of
Maria Margaret WERNER, nee STINGLEY, was born March 6, 1826, at
Langen Hesse,
At the age of 14 she was confirmed and joined the Lutheran
church, to which faith she adhered until death.
In 1856 she came to
In 1861 she was united in marriage to Jacob STINGLEY; living at
She leaves to mourn her loss, three children, eleven
grandchildren, one great-grandchild and other relatives and friends. “She is
gone, but not forgotten.” Funeral from U.B. church at
Thursday, January 6, 1910
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Friday, January 7, 1910
At her home near
Mrs. Newell was born in Putnam county,
The death of Mrs. Newell is deeply regretted by a wide circle
of friends, who join with relatives in profoundest sorrow.
The funeral will be held Sunday morning at 11 o’clock at the
Mt. Zion Presbyterian church. Burial will be made in
Saturday, January 8, 1910
Monday, January 10, 1910
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Tuesday, January 11, 1910
John S. HARTMAN, aged 71 years, died Friday evening at his home
four miles east of Kewanna, after an illness of more than a month, which
resulted from an accident he suffered six weeks ago.
It will be remembered by Sentinel
readers that “Uncle Johnnie,” as he was familiarly known, was injured at the
Ezra HUDKINS farm, near Kewanna. The aged gentleman attempted to pull a corn
shuck from the shucker, on a corn shredder, and had his right hand caught in
such manner that he lost all his fingers on that member at the second joint.
Amputation of the mangled member followed and the accompanying excitement
caused him to suffer nervous prostration, from which he never recovered.
John S. Hartman was one of
Besides a sorrowing widow, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Chas.
SPARKS, near Kewanna, to mourn their loss.
Wednesday, January 12, 1910 and Thursday, January 13,
1910
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Friday, January 14, 1910
A special from
“Mr. Klice was sent word from this city today that he is the
sole beneficiary named in the will of his uncle, who died at
“Mr. Klice has lived in
“The attorney sent word to the nephew concerning the bequest,
but letters sent to
“Representative [Henry A.] BARNHART of Indiana, and the
children of Mr. Klice have been friends at
“Young Klice remarked that he would like to know the nature of
the letter, as his father had never learned anything of his uncle’s death. Mr.
Barnhart became interested and on investigation found from the family that the
elder Mr. Klice had been born at Frederick, and that his parents lived there up
to the time of the war.
“When he came to Congress Mr. Barnhart got in touch with the
authorities in
“A letter received by Mr. Barnhart today carried the
intelligence that Jacob Klice of
Mr. Klice, who is now 76 years old, resides with his son, Byron
KLICE, two miles north of
Saturday, January 15, 1910
Wm. WINN died this morning at his home on
Mr. Winn leaves a wife and one brother, Isaac WINN, of this
city, together with a number of friends, who mourn their loss.
The funeral will be held Monday. Burial will be made in
I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Monday, January 17, 1910
Henry OLDS of
Word was received in this city Sunday announcing the death of
Hon. Simon WHEELER, formerly a well known citizen of this county, which
occurred Sunday at his home near
On the morning of the 17th day
of January, 1910, Hon. Simon Wheeler, long a resident of this county, departed
this life at his late residence near Millidgeville, in the state of
He was a good Mason and always
squared his life to the compass. He was the representative of
By one who knew him well - M.
L. ESSICK.
Tuesday, January 18, 1910
Mr. & Mrs. C. W. YODER were in Weesaw yesterday attending
the funeral of Mr. Levi DEWALD, who is the uncle of Mrs. Yoder.
George MERLEY, one of the pioneers of
Mr. Merley lived in the vicinity of Tiosa nearly all his life
and leaves many friends, won by his admirable characteristics, who deeply mourn
their loss along with the grief-stricken widow and daughter, Mrs. Joseph
ARNOLD, near Tiosa.
The funeral will be held at the Tiosa Brethren church Wednesday
morning at 10 o’clock. Burial will be made in
Wednesday, January 19, 1910
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Thursday, January 20, 1910
The sad and sudden news that F. W. BRANDENBURG of this city,
had been suddenly stricken of heart trouble and died in Biloxi, Miss., reached
his son, Ben, in this city, this morning.
Mr.
Francis W. BRANDENBURG was the son of Joel G. and Mary
BRANDENBURG and was born in Fountain county, Indiana, June 7, 1842. On
September 2, 1869, he was married at Watseka, Illinois, to Mary J. LYMAN, to
which union were born three sons, who survive. They are Otto [
With his family he came to
The funeral arrangements have not been announced.
Word has been received in this city of the death of Mrs. Sarah
M. HOOVER, which occurred at the home of her son, Chas. W. Hoover in
Sarah M. MILLER moved to
She leaves one son, Chas. W. HOOVER, Chicago, two sisters, Mrs.
Robert CHESNUT,
Funeral services will be held at
A number of relatives from
George MERLEY was born November 7, 1835, and died at his home
in Tiosa, January 16, 1910. He leaves a wife and daughter. The funeral was held
at the Progressive Brethren church, Wednesday by Rev. HOPKINS. Interment at
The funeral of Mrs. S. S. [Caroline]
M. E. [RARRICK], H. H. [RARRICK] and Schuyler RARRICK attended
the funeral of Edward WELLS at
Friday, January 21, 1910
The funeral of Milt QUICK will be held at Macy Saturday
afternoon at 1:30 at the Christian church.
Saturday, January 22, 1910 to Wednesday, January 26,
1910
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Thursday, January 27, 1910
Miss Fay COOK, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Wm. COOK, of near
Leiters, died Wednesday of tuberculosis. Particulars and funeral arrangements
are not known at this time.
Peter SCHEUR and wife and Martin SCHEUR and sister, Tillie
[SCHEUR], went to
Friday, January 28, 1910
Miss Fay COOK, aged 20 years, died Wednesday at the home of her
sister, Mrs. Clara LEWIS, Leiters, after an illness of over two months, of
catarrh of the stomach.
Miss Cook was the daughter of Wm. H. and Harriet COOK and was
born September 15, 1889. She has resided in Aubbeenaubbee townshjip all her
life, where she graduated from the common schools.
Besides father and mother, she leaves two sisters, Mrs. Ola LEWIS
and Miss Martha [COOK] and three brothers, Loy [COOK], William [COOK] and
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the
Leiters Methodist church, Rev. CATLIN having charge of the services. Burial
will be made in Leiters I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Mrs. Milford PRICE, of Be[rgl]and, Michigan, aged 21, who has
visited in this city, while returning from visiting a neighbor with her husband
was accidently shot and instantly killed by Edward HOSTETLER, formerly of South
Bend.
Hostetler shot at a dog ahead of Mr. & Mrs. Price and it is
thought the bullet hit the ground and caromed, striking Mrs. Price in the
forehead.
The victim was a granddaughter of Rev. J. WALES, of
Saturday, January 29, 1910
The funeral of Wm. BARRETT was held at
Wm. Barrett was born April 7, 1857, and died Thursday, January
27, 1910. He spent his entire life in this city, never married and always
sought the companionship of his own circle of friends.
He leaves a brother, A. J. BARRETT, city, and two sisters, Mrs.
Richard LEAVEL, city, and Mrs. J. H. FRESHOUR,
Mrs. Sarah BOWERS, aged 80 years, died Thursday evening at 5
o’clock at the county poor farm, after an illness of a few days duration. Mrs.
Bowers has not been feeling well all winter, owing to complications due to old
age, and in the past ten days rapidly failed. She was committed to the
infirmary from
Monday, January 31, 1910
Miss Anna WIGGINS, a teacher at
Word has been received in this city telling of the death of
Mrs. Sarah A. SCOVILLE at her home in
Mrs. Scoville will be remembered by many of the older citizens
of
The death of Mrs. Scoville leaves Jud Ault of this city, the
only living member of a family consisting of fourteen brothers and sisters and
four half-brothers and half-sisters.
The case of Jacob KING et al vs Sidney Luther GREEN et al,
which held the
The case was attended at each session by over a hundred people
from
Of course, there must have been some special points of interest
to attract so much attention and it all lies in the history of the family,
which through all the years since Nicholas King settled in Newcastle township
has been thrifty though eccentric.
It was in the early days long before the Civil war that Mr.
& Mrs. Nicholas King arrived in
It was in 1852 that the first break came in the King family,
when Peter disappeared from home and for twenty-five years it was thought he
was dead. The next calamity that befell them was when, one after another, their
father and mother passed away. In or about 1879, Peter was delcared legally
dead in the
The next event of interest to happen in the family was when
Nicholas died in August 1908, and it was later found he had left a will in
which he bequeathed his farm land of about 247 acres valued at over $16,000 to
Sidney Green and Mr. Green’s two children.
The fact that they had been left out of the will of their
brother, Nicholas, led Jacob and Henry King and their sister, Mrs. BUNCH, to
bring suit against Sidney L. Green et al, to contest the will on the grounds
that Nicholas King was of unsound mind when he made his will in June 1906.
The case came up the first of last week in the circuit court
with over sixty witnesses to be heard. Owing to this fact and the knowledge of
all the family history that would be unfolded at the trial, the court room was
crowded daily by friends of both families and curious people, who are always
anxious to hear something of like nature. After spending all week in hearing
testimony, the attorneys made their arguments and Saturday afternoon at 2:30
o’clock the jury went to their room. It was not until 2:30 o’clock Sunday
afternoon that they came in with a verdict declaring Nicholas King of unsound
mind when he made his will in June 1906.
The result of the trial, while expected by some people was
exactly the reverse of the opinion as to the outcome held by others, who heard
the evidence. It is expected there will be a new trial, although it is not
positively known when that will be.
Under the verdict brought in by the jury the property would be
divided as follows: Mrs. Bunch, one-fourth; Jacob King, one-fourth; Henry King,
one-fourth; Sidney Green, one-eighth, and Rosa GREEN, one-eighth.
Tuesday, February 1, 1910
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Wednesday, February 2, 1910
John CAPLE of
The body of Mrs. Magdalena CAPLE, mother of Otto CAPLE of this
city, who died Monday, arrived in
Mrs. Magdalena CRONE CAPLE was born in
She was united in marriage to Andrew CAPLE at
Robert A. NEW died Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at his home
in Green Oak, after a lengthy illness.
Robert A. New, son of Jethro and Elizabeth ROSS NEW, was born
in
At the organization of the Odd Fellows lodge at Green Oak, Mr.
New became a charter member and continued a brother in that order until the
end. This noble brotherhood has attended him faithfully, ministering daily to
his wants, giving care and every needed attention, and helping and keeping
nightly vigils during his long and lingering illness. Many neighbors and
friends have also added kindly comfort to the now bereaved widow, who, with two
brothers, Isom R. NEW,
Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. J. C. LACY at the
house, Thursday at 10 o’clock. Interment at Horton chapel, near
Mrs. Hattie J. DENNIS, wife of D. T. DENNIS, who has been at
Woodlawn for treatment for a short time, died at that place Tuesday evening at
9 o’clock.
Mrs. Dennis came to
Hattie RALSTIN was born in
Besides a sorrowing husband, D. T. Dennis, of
The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at her
late home,
Frank SHADLE and wife of West Middleton, Indiana, came to visit
relatives and attended the funeral of Miss Fay COOK Saturday. (Delong item)
Thursday, February 3, 1910
Mrs. J. E. FRESHOUR, who has been here on account of the death
of her brother, Wm. BARRETT, returned home to
Mrs. Blanch TRUE MOSS died Wednesday evening at 10 o’clock at
the home of her sister, Mrs. David SHAW, near Manitou, after a lingering
illness of tuberculosis.
Blanch True was born in Fulton county, June 3, 1883, and spent
her girlhood days in the Rochester public schools, where she was always a
favorite, owing to her modest, unassuming manners.
During her illness she was cared for at the home of Mr. &
Mrs. David SHAW, and awaited the inevitable with infinite patience.
Besides a loving mother, she leaves one sister, Mrs. Carrie B. SHAW
and three brothers, Charles TRUE,
The funeral will be held Friday at the Mt. Zion Presbyterian
church, the procession to leave the Shaw residence at 10 a.m. Rev. KINDIG will
have charge of the services.
Burial will be made in
“Lula M. [GUISE], wife of Mark B. GUISE, died at her home,
John E. WOOLPERT attended the funeral of James MARINE at
Friday, February 4, 1910
A number of relatives and friends attended the funeral of Mrs.
Harriet DENNIS, formerly of
Rev. McNEELY was called to
Saturday, February 5, 1910
D. T. DENNIS of Hutchinson, Kansas, who has been here during
the illness and death of his wife, returned home today.
Monday, February 7, 1910
Mrs. Silas [Harriett] SMITH, who resides north of Kewanna, was
stricken with apoplexy and died at the family home Friday night after an
illness of less than half a day.
Mrs. Smith attended the funeral of Mrs. Mark GUISE Friday
afternoon and was taken ill at the services. She was removed to her home and death
soon followed. Mrs. Smith was a well-known resident of Union township, and her
sudden death comes as a shock to a large circle of friends. [Harriett, wife of
Silas Smith, died Feb. 4, 1910, age 57y-10m-2d; bur
Tuesday, February 8, 1910
George STEELE, aged 62 years, a native of Macy, died at his
home in
The remains were taken to Macy Tuesday, where the funeral
services were held at 4 o’clock. Interment at Macy cemetery.
Wednesday, February 9, 1910
The funeral of Miss Nora RUSH was held at this place February
3. Miss Rush was born January 17, 1889, departed this life January 30, 1910,
aged 21 years 13 days. She was the youngest of nine children, eight of whom,
with her father, are left to mourn their loss. Her mother died February 7,
1890. Miss Rush was formerly of this place, but moved to
Thursday, February 10, 1910
William JAMES, 73 years old, one of
Mr. James suffered a cancer for the past year and about five
weeks ago went to the home of Mrs. Lambert, where he died.
He lived in
The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 10 o’clock at the
home of Mrs. Esther Lambert. Burial will be made in the old cemetery at
Kewanna.
Daniel KARN, aged 83, died at his home Thursday evening
February 3. Mr. Karn was a good citizen and will be greatly missed by his many
friends and relatives. The funeral was held at the U.B. church Sunday morning,
Rev. Irvin FISHER of
Metta LEEDY of
Mrs. Wm. JAMESON was called to
Mr. & Mrs. Byron SMITH attended the funeral of Mrs. Blanch
MOSS last Friday. Mrs. Smith was a cousin of the deceased. (Tiosa item)
Friday, February 11, 1910
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Saturday, February 12, 1910
Samuel BEMENDERFER, aged 73 years, one of the pioneer citizens
of
The funeral will be held Monday morning at
Monday, February 14, 1910
Attorney Julius ROWLEY and Chas. DRUDGE left today for
Asa CAPRON of
Mr. & Mrs. Capron were resting up after an extensive
pleasure trip throughout California, Colorado and the West, after which they
expected to locate either in Rochester or Leiters, and the sudden death is a
severe blow to the immediate family and friends.
Mr. Capron was a cousin of the late Judge A. C. CAPRON of the
Funeral services will be held at the M.E. church at Leiters
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Burial will be made in the Leiters I.O.O.F.
cemetery.
Carey TUTTLE, one of
He was the son of Ephriam and Catherine TUTTLE and was born in
Knox county,
In 1861 he was married to Mrs. Elizabeth McDONALD, to which
union was born six children, Henry [TUTTLE], Rochester, Effie STOKES,
Londonderry, New Hampshire, Frank [TUTTLE], Ligonier, Harvey [TUTTLE], Warsaw,
Delphos [TUTTLE], New Hampshire, Ovinia [TUTTLE], who preceded her father to
rest. There was also one sister, Mrs. Mary BLACKBURN, southeast of
The deceased moved from
On October 20, 1862, he enlisted in Co. F, 125th Ohio
Volunteers, serving three years in the Civil war; was mustered out of service
with an honorable discharge September 25, 1865. In the battle of Chicamauga he
received a wound in his knee from which he suffered continually.
In 1882 he, with his companion, united with the United Brethren
church at
Tuesday, February 15, 1910
Mr. & Mrs. William COOPER attended the funeral of Mrs. BELT
at Macy today.
Wednesday, February 16, 1910
The little daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John ZOLMAN, who reside
near Walnut, died Tuesday night after a short illness. The child was about 8
years of age. The funeral services will be conducted at Nichols church at noon
Friday, the funeral party leaving the home at 10 a.m.
Thursday, February 17, 1910
The funeral of Mrs. Estus KESSLER, who died Tuesday evening at
her home in Talma after an illness of peritonitis, was held at the Methodist
church in Mentone, this afternoon. Burial was made in Mentone cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. William [Mary A.] BELT was held from the
Christian church Tuesday, Rev. PATTON of
The funeral of William FALL was held at the Blue Grass church
Monday, February 14. Rev. CORNERSTONE assisted by Rev. HAIMBAUGH of
The youngest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Linton QUIVEY died
Sunday and was buried at
Lola [ZOLMAN], the little daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John
ZOLMAN, died at the home of her parents one mile and a half northeast of Tiosa,
Tuesday night at 11 o’clock, of lung fever. The funeral and interment will be
at the Nichols cemetery Friday at 1 o’clock, Rev. HOPKINS officiating. (Tiosa
item)
Friday, February 18, 1910
Gertrude [QUIVEY], the 4 year old daughter of Linton QUIVEY of
Saturday, February 19, 1910
Curtis [SHOWLEY], the 2 year old son of Mr. & Mrs. Charles
SHOWLEY, who run the
Monday, February 21, 1910
Mr. & Mrs. Emmett MILLER of
The death of William SAVAGE, one of the pioneer residents of
the Wagoners neighborhood, occurred Sunday morning at 2 o’clock, after an
illness of ten days duration with pneumonia. Mr. Savage would have been 88
years old had he lived another month, and was one of the best known farmers in
Fulton and
He was preceded in death by his wife [Hannah Y. SAVAGE], who
died six years ago, and by one daughter, Mrs. Jessie RUNKLE. Two daughters and
three sons survive: Mrs. Will McMAHAN of Hammond, Mrs. Rhode TALMADGE, Lucian
[SAVAGE], Tom [SAVAGE] and Lyman SAVAGE, all of Macy.
The funeral services will be conducted at the Savage home
one-half mile south of Wagoners, Tuesday at 1 p.m. [William Savage, March 9,
1822 - Feb. 20, 1910, age 87y-11m-11d; Hannah Y. Savage, September 5, 1830 -
June 3, 1902, age 71y-8m-28d; bur Plainview cem, Macy, Allen twp, Miami Co Ind]
At the home of Mrs. Robert MARSHALL, north of
He was born in
The funeral procession will leave the
Mrs. S[ilas] V. [Sarah A. REAM] MILLER, northwest of
She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. George REAM and was born
in
The funeral will be held at the United Brethren church Tuesday
afternoon.
Mrs. S. V. Miller [sic], northwest
Tuesday, February 22, 1910
Mrs. Cassie BANNISTER and Mr. & Mrs. Geo. STETSON of
Wednesday, February 23, 1910
The funeral of Mrs. Julia JORDAN, aged 92 years, who died at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jefferson WORTHINGTON, at
Thursday, February 24, 1910
News of the death of George BABCOCK at
He leaves seven children, four sons and three daughters,
besides numerous other relatives and friends.
The body will arrive in this city Friday morning at 10:59
o’clock, via the
Stephen WHITTENBERGER died at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
John HARTER, one mile northwest of
Mr. Whittenberger was one of the pioneer residents of
Mr. Whittenberger’s wife preceded him in death years ago and
his daughter, Mrs. John Harter, is the only surviving child.
The funeral services will be conducted at the Harter home,
Sunday, at 10 a.m. Rev. M. H. KRAUSS officiating. Burial will be made at
I.O.O.F. cemetery at
Friday, February 25, 1910
Anna Pauline [HENDRICKS], the baby daughter of Mr. & Mrs.
Charles HENDRICKS, died Thursday evening of pneumonia at the home of Mrs.
Hendricks’ parents, Mr. & Mrs. Sylvester SPOHN, on Main street.
Mr. & Mrs. Hendricks had only recently moved to
The funeral services will be conducted at the Evangelical
church Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. RILLING officiating. Burial at
I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Saturday, February 26, 1910
Mrs. Ed. ROSS went to
Monday, February 28, 1910
Mr. & Mrs. A. E. BABCOCK of Kewanna, returned home this morning
after attending the funeral of George BABCOCK at Ebenezer Sunday.
Charles NEFF of the
Charles Neff was born August 10, 1878, in
In early youth he gave his heart to God and became a member of
the Evangelical church, in which he lived a devout Christian life. He was true
to his God, his church and his fellowmen. He was teacher of the young mens’
class in Sunday school for a number of years and class leader of his church
until his health failed and he was obliged to resign. Everything possible was
done for him that he might be restored to health but God in His mysterious way
ordained otherwise. His nature and disposition were kind and cheerful and
always ready to help in time of need.
He lived on the farm with his mother, ever caring for her needs
as a dutiful son, as long as his health permitted. His father and one brother,
Elmer [NEFF], have preceded him to the spirit world.
He leaves to mourn his loss a loving mother, five sisters, four
brothers and a host of relatives and friends.
Tuesday, March 1, 1910
Miss Electa NELLANS of
Mrs. B. F. BEAR, who resided about two miles north of
Mr. Harvey BYBEE was born June 29, 1862, near
He was united in marriage to Mary STOCKBERGER, to which union
was born five children, three of whom survive. He also leaves a wife, two
sisters, four half-sisters and two half-brothers, and a host of other relatives
and friends to mourn their loss.
Funeral was held at Mentone Methodist church. Burial in Mentone
cemetery.
Wednesday, March 2, 1910
Mrs. George COSTELLO, wife of a former resident of
Mr. & Mrs. Mart DANIELS were called to
Thursday, March 3, 1910
Mr. & Mrs. J. T. LISTON and Mr. & Mrs. Ed. SMITH are at
Waupecong attending the funeral of Mr. Liston’s father.
Word has been received in
Mr. Merrick was one of the pioneers of the county, having
located in
Mr. Merrick was one of the best known farmers of the county and
for years was engaged in buying, feeding and shipping cattle. Several years ago
he conducted a monument business in this city and still later went to
The mystery of the death of Andrew LOWMAN of Grass Creek, who
died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Wm. ALBER of Logansport, has been cleared
up by the Cass county coroner’s verdict rendered Wednesday, in which it was
found Lowman died of natural causes, being pneumonia and stomach trouble.
Immediately following Mr. Lowman’s death a report was widely
circulated that he had taken poison and in that way met his death. This rumor
became so persistent that a post-mortem was held to determine the real cause of
death.
At this examination no trace of poison was found, and there was
no reason to suspect that Lowman had committed suicide, although the report had
been circulated that he had taken poison, thinking it was medicine, and thus
killed himself
Lowman had a weak constitution, according to the physicians who
held the post-mortem examination, and the complication of diseases caused death
where a stronger man would have recovered.
The funeral, which was to have been held Wednesday, was not
held until 11 o’clock this morning at the Fletchers Lake Methodist church.
Lowman leaves a number of relatives in the Grass Creek vicinity
and was known to a number of
Friday, March 4, 1910
In the obituary of Anson MERRICK, in Tuesday’s Sentinel, the name of Mrs. Ida OSBORN, a
daughter, was omitted.
John WYNN, one of the pioneer residents of the county, died at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nicholas ROBBINS,
“Uncle Johnny” Wynn, as he was familiarly known, was one of the
early settlers in
The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m., at the Robbins
home. Rev. BAST will have charge of the services and the burial will be made at
I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Miss Grace SIFFERT, a charming and popular young lady, who
resided northwest of
The funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 11 a.m. at
Saturday, March 5, 1910
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Monday, March 7, 1910
The remains of Anson H. MERRICK, who died at
Jacob KLISE, who only recently received word that he would soon
come into a comfortable fortune, died at the home of his son, Byron KLISE,
north of
Sentinel readers will
remember that in January word was received here that Mr. Klise was the sole
beneficiary named in the will of his uncle, who died at
Jacob Klise, son of William and Susanna KLISE, was born in
To this union was born twelve children, eight of whom are still
living: Byron M. KLISE, Rochester; Leroy S. KLISE, Marion; William R. KLISE,
Marion; Delila C. BARR, Peru; Susanna HOOVER, Twelve Mile; Ama HOOVER, Iowa;
Harold C. KLISE, Rochester and Ava A. WINES, Rochester. Twenty-three
grandchildren, nineteen of whom are living and eleven great-grandchildren, nine
of whom are living, and a host of other relatives and friends remain to mourn
his death.
In early life Father Klise became a Christian, first uniting
with the Dunkard church, afterward became a faithful member of the United
Brethren church at Twelve Mile, and finally at Rochester.
He was a good citizen, a kind neighbor, loving father and
consistent Christian.
His remains will be interred at the Odd Fellows cemetery.
Funeral services at the United Brethren church at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Rev. W. H.
BAST officiating.
Tuesday, March 8, 1910
The funeral of Anson H. MERRICK was conducted at
County Clerk MURPHY has received a letter from a gentleman at
Hart, Michigan, asking for information concerning the death and burial of
Rebecca BATES GUERNSEY EMERSON, who it is supposed died near Rochester in 1832
and was buried in the northern part of the county in what is probably now known
as Sand Hill cemetery. Here is a chance for the oldest inhabitant to exercise
his memory.
Wednesday, March 9, 1910
Andrew LOWMAN, grandson of Ephraim LOWMAN, died at
Thursday, March 10, 1910
A letter from John STOCKBERGER at
Mr. Stockberger lived on his son-in-law’s farm, five miles from
Thompsonville, having moved there from
A little human interest story has come to light with the death
and burial of the late Anson H. MERRICK, which serves to show the milk of human
kindness still flows. Mr. Merrick, along with a fellow pioneer, Jesse SHIELDS,
took an active interest in the affairs of the old Citizens cemetery and did a
great amount of work in connection with keeping up the old burial grounds. In
happier financial days, he contributed liberally for the care of the cemetery,
and became so interested in the work that he determined to be buried there.
Three years ago, broken in health and spirits and crippled
financially, his children who are located in California, urged him to come and
spend the remainder of his days with them, but Mr. Merrick hesitated about
making the change In discussing the invitation with a well-known Rochester man,
Mr. Merrick stated that he would like to go, but feared that he might die and
his children would not be able to send the body back to Rochester for burial
beside that of his wife in the old Citizens cemetery, where he wanted to sleep
the last sleep.
The
Friday, March 11, 1910
At the home of Mr. & Mrs. George ADAMS, three miles north
of
Elizabeth K. BABCOCK was born October 20, 1824, in
Mrs. Adams was the last survivor of a family of eight children
and was known among a wide circle of loyal friends who sincerely regret her death.
Funeral services will be held at the George Adams residence
Saturday morning at 10 o’clock, Rev. O. P. MILES having charge. Burial will be
made in Citizens cemetery in this city.
Saturday, March 12, 1910
Mrs. Elizabeth SLAYBAUGH, aged 84 years, died Friday afternoon
at her home in
In the death of Mrs. Slaybaugh,
She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Scott WHITTENBERGER and Mrs.
John BALL, Henry township, and two sons, Manuel [SLAYBAUGH],
The funeral arrangements are not known at this time.
Monday, March 14, 1910
Mrs. Roscoe MOORE of the
Besides a husband and daughter, she leaves a large number of
relatives and friends to mourn for her.
The funeral will be held at the residence at 10 o’clock Tuesday
morning, Rev. NIXON having charge of the services. Burial will be made in the
I.O.O.F. cemetery in this city.
Tuesday, March 15, 1910 and Wednesday, March 16, 1910
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Thursday, March 17, 1910
Thomas HERD, one of the most highly respected citizens of
Mr. Herd was born in
Mrs. Oliver FISHER passed away Tuesday night after an illness
of a few weeks. The remains were taken to
Mrs. Isaac BROOKER, residing near Leiters, died this morning at
6 o’clock, after an illness of several years. She suffered from cancer of the
stomach and grew worse all winter. The past several days brought a change for
the worse and death came as a relief.
Mrs. Brooker was born in
The funeral will be held Sunday morning at 10 o’clock at
Friday, March 18, 1910
Mrs. Elizabeth STETSON was called to
Dr. Charles McPHERSON, who died at the home of his son, William
McPHERSON, in Kewanna Tuesday, was buried Thursday. Dr. McPherson practiced
medicine in Kewanna from 1853 up until about twenty years ago, and was 81 years
old at the time of his death. Death was due to cancer of the throat, which made
the direct cause of his death to be lack of nourishment.
A telephone message this morning from
Mrs. Kreig was 40 years old, and has lived in
Besides two children, Vern [KREIG] and Charles [KREIG], at home,
she leaves a mother, Mrs. Elizabeth STETSON,
The funeral arrangements are not known at this time and will be
announced later.
Saturday, March 19, 1910
The town of
The accident occurred about one-fourth of a mile north of Grass
Creek, and different rumors say that the aged man was lying on the track when
struck by the engine, while others say he was walking northward when the engine
with coal tender running backward, in the same direction, overtook him. It is
thought the enginemen did not see the man on the track until after they had run
over him. The engine was at once stopped and the dead man removed from the
tracks It was found that the engine wheels had passed over his neck and the
head was only held to the body by a few strings of flesh. Undertaker Val
ZIMMERMAN of this city was at once notified and left immediately for Grass
Creek to take charge of the body.
Callahan was a former resident of Grass Creek but of late years
has been making his home at the county farm, south of this city. He left that
place about a week ago and it was supposed that he was on his way to the home
of Mrs. McDENNIS, north of Grass Creek, when he met his horrible fate. As far
as known he leaves no immediate relatives.
Monday, March 21, 1910
Mary Marie [
Mrs. Wm. PARKER of this city, received a telegram Sunday
announcing the death of her brother’s wife, Mrs. Wm. HAMLET, at her home in
John TRIMBLE, one of the most widely known and popular farmers
of
John Trimble was born at
The funeral will be held at the home Tuesday morning at 10
o’clock, Rev. A. M. SMITH of the Rochester Presbyterian church, having charge
of the services. Burial will be made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery in this city.
Barbara KREIGLE, wife of “Dutch John” KREIGLE and a well-known
character in Rochester, where she made her home for many years, died Saturday
evening at 9 o’clock at Napoleon, Ohio.
Just about a week ago John and Barbara sold their little home
in this city and departed for Napoleon, where they hoped to spend the remainder
of their days in a German colony comprised of many of their early friends but
Barbara’s health, which had been critical for some time, gave way and death cut
short the anticipated pleasure of their declining days.
“Dutch Barbara,” as she was familiarly known, came to
The funeral services will be conducted at Napoleon Tuesday.
Local friends sent a handsome floral design for the funeral.
Tuesday, March 22, 1910
Miss Metta REED attended the John TRIMBLE funeral in
Jesse D. BURNS died at 5 o’clock this morning at the family
home on
Jesse D. Burns was born May 8, 1841, in Wayne county, Indiana,
where he lived with his parents until early boyhood, when he moved to Fulton
county, which has been his place of residence ever since. He first located on a
farm near
His life has been full of acute suffering. At the age of
sixteen years he received an injury by falling from a hay loft that made him an
invalid for life. However, by the exercise of great will power he created and
supported a home in comfort until the last.
The funeral services will be conducted at the house at 10:30
o’clock Thursday morning by Dr. O. P. MILES. Burial will be made at Nichols
cemetery north and east [sic] of
Wednesday, March 23, 1910
Word has been received in this city announcing the sudden death
of Mrs. Guy SMITH in
The will of Thomas HERD, who died on March 15, has been
admitted to probate in the Kosciusko circuit court. The will was dated October
30, 1905, and was witnessed by J. D. WIDAMAN and Miss Goldie P. SLOAT. The will
provides that the wife, Mary A. HERD, shall act as executor without making an
appraisement of the property or furnishing bond and that after all debts are
paid the residue of the estate, both real and personal, shall be the absolute
property of the wife. There are no children.
Thursday, March 24, 1910
Mrs. Joel TOWNSEND and Mrs. Newton IZZARD are in
Mrs. Frank COLE went to
Friday, March 25, 1910
Councilman Wm. BRINKMAN has returned from
Word was received in this city, this morning, of the death of
John COOPER at his home in
Saturday, March 26, 1910
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Monday, March 28, 1910
One of the infant twin daughters, born to Mr. & Mrs.
Charles BAILEY Saturday morning, died Sunday morning at 7 o’clock. Funeral
arrangements have not been made.
Louis Richmond [McDONALD], the infant son of Mr. & Mrs.
Virgil McDONALD,
John G. HILL died Saturday evening at 7 o’clock at his
residence on
John G. Hill was born in
On March 17, 1857, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth GUD
at
Mr. Hill was always prominent in the advance of progress in
The funeral will be held Tuesday at the Evangelical church,
Rev. J. H. RILLING having charge of the services. Burial will be made in the
I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Mrs. Sarah Ann BURNS, widow of Jesse BURNS, deceased, died
Sunday morning at 7 o’clock, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bert SMITH, four
miles northeast of
The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock from the
Nichols chapel, Rev. M. H. KRAUSS officiating.
Tuesday, March 29, 1910
Capt. J. N. CREAMER died at 7:30 o’clock this morning at his
home on the southwest bank of
Last July he was forced to go off duty as passenger conductor
on the
Capt. J. N. Creamer was born in
Capt. Creamer was in the employ of the Erie Railroad Company as
a passenger conductor continuously for thirty-two years and is known by every
member of the traveling public along the
As a special request by Capt. Creamer and his family an autopsy
was held on the body this afternoon, Dr. W. S. SHAFER being in charge.
Wednesday, March 30, 1910
Mr. & Mrs. Roy ROBBINS returned home to
The funeral of Capt. CREAMER will be held Thursday afternoon at
3 o’clock at the Christian church, Rev. J. H. LACEY having charge of the
services. Burial will be made in I.O.O.F. cemetery.
The infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Oscar FEAR, northeast of
Mrs. John ANDERSON died Tuesday evening at 7:30 o’clock at her
home on
Mary E. McKELFRESH was born in
Mrs. Anderson moved with her family from the old McKELFRESH
farm in
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the
house, Rev. H. L. KINDIG having charge of the services. Burial will be made in
the I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Thursday, March 31, 1910
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Friday, April 1, 1910
So. PALMER, formerly of Macy, who accompanied the remains of
his wife’s niece, Miss Mary KADER, to
Saturday, April 2, 1910
The funeral services of Mrs. John ANDERSON were conducted from
the family residence on
Monday, April 4, 1910
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Tuesday, April 5, 1910
H. F. KING arrived in
The body of C. V. HUDKINS, a former citizen of Kewanna, who
died at
Wednesday, April 6, 1910
Mrs. Sarah WEYAMD died Tuesday morning at 8 o’clock at her home
in
Thursday, April 7, 1910
Dave CAREY and family were called to
Friday, April 8, 1910
Patrick KELLY, an aged resident of Marshtown, died this morning
at 4 o’clock of diseases attendant to old age. The deceased was 76 years of age
and had been a resident of that section for about twenty-five years. He has
been an invalid for the past year and in the last six weeks had not been able
to leave his bed.
He leaves a wife [Mary M. KELLY], and one son, Edward [KELLY],
who lives near Marshtown. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 9 o’clock,
at the Catholic church west of Marshtown, with interment there.
A telephone message to C. B. CARLTON this morning stated that
Mrs. CARLTON’s mother, Mrs. F. S. MARTIN, died at her home in [
Mrs. Martin was 76 years of age, and for the past several years
has suffered of complications. However, it was only during the last couple of
months that her illness became acute and brought on the end. Mrs. Martin was
the mother of nine children, Mrs. C. B. Carlton of this city, being one of
them.
Mrs. Carlton and children left this morning on the
Saturday, April 9, 1910
Mrs. Alma OVERMYER, aged 43 years, died Friday evening at 9
o’clock at her home in
Mrs. Overmyer suffered from tuberculosis of the liver and for
the past five months has been very low. She was one of the noble women of the
vicinity in which she resided and a large number of friends, together with the
relatives, deeply mourn their loss. She leaves one daughter, Miss Myrtle
LAMBERT, a mother and two brothers.
The funeral will be held at the
Monday, April 11, 1910
Mrs. Wm. [Harriet A.] COOK, aged 54 years, died Sunday evening
at her home in Leiters, after an illness extending over a period of about six
months. On last Thanksgiving day she received a stroke of paralysis and
gradually grew worse until the end.
Mrs. Cook was one of the well known and highly respected residents
of Leiters and her death has cast a gloom over the entire community.
Besides a husband, she leaves two daughters and three sons.
The funeral arrangements have not been made. [Harriet A., wife
of W. H. COOK, Oct. 27, 1855 - April 10, 1910; W. H. Cook, Dec. 21, 1857 -
Sept. 10, 1928; both bur Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. cem]
The funeral of Mervin Everett HAMMEL, son of Mr. & Mrs. M.
J. HAMMEL was held at the home of Mr. & Mrs. A. C. ELLIOTT this city, at
2:30 o’clock this afternoon, Rev. KINDIG being in charge. The child was born
November 11, 1906, and died April 9, 1910, of cerebro meningitis at their home
in
The following out of town relatives came to attend the funeral:
Mrs. Al. HAMMEL and daughter, Miss Helen [HAMMEL], of Porstmouth, Ohio; Mrs. J.
C. IRWIN, Ottumwa, Iowa; Mr. & Mrs. Harry CROSS, Chicago; Dr. L. A. KING,
Williamsport, and A. H. KING, Crawfordsville.
Tuesday, April 12, 1910
Mrs. Wm. WILSON went to Leiters this morning to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Wm. COOK.
Mr. & Mrs. Harry CROSS returned to their home in
Wednesday, April 13, 1910
Guy ONSTOTT is home from
Frank M. REID died at his home on
Frank M. Reid was born near
The funeral will be held at the residence Friday afternoon at 3
o’clock, Rev. McNEELY of Tiosa having charge of the services. Burial will be
made in I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Mr. & Mrs. D. DANIELS were called to Bennett’s Switch
Sunday by the sudden death of their daughter-in-law. (Walnut item)
Patrick KELLY, an aged citizen, died Friday morning. The
funeral will take place at the Catholic church. (Blue Grass item)
Mrs. Louisa BALDWIN, residing one mile south of
The deceased was the mother of twelve living children, all of
whom live near here, except two sons, who are residents of Fountain, Michigan.
Omar [BALDWIN], William [BALDWIN], Dora [BALDWIN], Albert [BALDWIN], Norman
[BALDWIN] and Jesse [BALDWIN] are the sons and Mrs. Lucinda CREAKBAUM, Mrs.
Emory DULMATCH and Misses Readah [BALDWIN], Ruth [
Thursday, April 14, 1910
Several from here attended the funeral of Mrs. COOK at Leiters
Tuesday. Mrs. Cook died Sunday after a long illness. (Delong item)
Friday, April 15, 1910
David HOWER went to Roann yesterday evening to attend the
funeral of his niece.
Norman ZECHIEL, formerly of Leiters but recently of
Saturday, April 16, 1910
Capt. John W. ELAM of
Monday, April 18, 1910
Clyde KUHN of Yost,
Mary Etta, wife of George W. ROWE, died Saturday afternoon at
her home in this city, after an illness of tuberculosis.
Mrs. Rowe was born in
She leaves a husband and four children. The children are Mrs.
James FUGATE, Herschel [ROWE] and Arthur [ROWE], this city and Earl [ROWE],
The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock at
Zepheniah BEALL, who resided one mile west of
Zepheniah Beall was born in
Mr. Beall was an honest and upright citizen, always
progressive, with the interests of the people at heart at all times.
The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock, at the
residence, Rev. H. L. KINDIG officiating. Burial will be made at
Tuesday, April 19, 1910
Dorothy May [EMMONS], the 12 months old daughter of Mr. &
Mrs. Henry EMMONS, northeast of
South Bend Times:-
The funeral of Norman Leroy ZECHIEL, son of George ZECHIEL of near Culver,
Indiana, was held Sunday by Rev. Frank HARTMAN, pastor of Mizpah Evangelical
church of this city, assisted by Rev. T. J. RUSSELL, pastor of the Culver Evangelical
church. For the past seven years the deceased made his home in
Mrs. Nancy BUSENBURG, one of the oldest residents of
Peter BUSENBURG of this city, is a son.
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at
Sycamore church, Rev. F. C. MOON of this city, having charge of the services.
Burial will be made in Sycamore cemetery.
“Mrs. Margaret A. CULVER, resident of
Mrs. Culver was an aunt of Mrs. Stewart HASLETT of this city.
Wednesday, April 20, 1910
Clyde KUHN returned to
Word has been received in this city stating that the infant son
of Mr. & Mrs. Charles TRUE is dead at their home in
Thursday, April 21, 1910
Edith VanLUE, the 19 years old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Frank
VanLUE, of
The sad news of the death of Hugh ELLIOTT of this city, was
received at 3 o’clock this afternoon from
Mr. Elliott was an active member of the Presbyterian church,
having joined that church when twelve years of age and was highly respected by
a wide circle of friends, who deeply regret his death. For a number of years he
acted as reporter on both The Sentinel
and Republican papers of this city,
and won many friends by his modest, unasuming manner, while so engaged. He was
a member of the local order of Knights of Pythias.
Besides a mother he leaves three sisters, Misses Clara Belle
[ELLIOTT] and Frances [ELLIOTT], city, and Mrs. J. C. JESSEN, Kewanna.
The body will arrive Friday afternoon at 1:35 o’clock and the
funeral will be held Saturday morning at 11 o’clock.
Friday, April 22, 1910
The funeral of Hugh ELLIOTT will be held tomorrow afternoon at
1:30 at the Presbyterian church, Rev. George A. HILL of Chicago, officiating.
The local order of K. of P. lodge will have charge of the services. Burial will
be made in I.O.O.F. cemetery. The body may be viewed any time tomorrow morning.
Saturday, April 23, 1910
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Monday, April 25, 1910
Editor and Mrs. J. C. JESSEN returned to their home in Kewanna
this morning, after attending the funeral of her brother, Hugh ELLIOTT.
Relatives in this city have been apprised of the death of
Richard FINLEY, which occurred at
Mr. Finley was born in
Besides a wife he leaves two sisters, Mrs. Francis BRUCE,
The body will arrive in
Rev. C. A. LUSE, pastor of the Methodist church at
Tuesday, April 26, 1910 and Wednesday, April 27, 1910
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Thursday, April 28, 1910
A telegram received Wednesday by Henry ZOLMAN of this city,
brought the sad intelligence of the death of Lou WOHLGEMUTH at his home in
Mr. Wohlgemuth was well known by nearly every elderly resident
of
Born of humble parentage in
Friday, April 29, 1910
Joel HURST, aged 84 years, died at his home near
Harley [HARTMAN], the 8 year old son of Mr. & Mrs. Harley
HARTMAN, [Sr.],
Saturday, April 30, 1910
Mrs. Mollie BURKETT died Thursday at her home in
Mr. & Mrs. Wesley HARTMAN and son, Edwin [HARTMAN], of this
city, and Mrs. Sherman PECK, Oxford, went to South Bend this morning to attend
the funeral of Harley [HARTMAN], the 8 months old son of Mr. & Mrs. Harley
HARTMAN, [Sr.].
Mrs. D. S. McKEE received a telegram this afternoon telling of
the death of her daughter, Mrs. George LEE of
Monday, May 2, 1910
John MILLER of
Raymond [WILKINSON], the young son of Mr. & Mrs. James
WILKINSON of
The young man was removed to the hospital this morning and was
to have been operated upon this afternoon, but his condition grew so serious
that that course was not taken and he died a short while after the time set for
the operaiton.
Funeral arrangements have not been made.
A telegram was received by Mayor O. B. SMITH this morning from
He was born in Miami county and moved with his parents to Green
Oak, this county, in 1851, where his father built a sawmill. The Martindale
family was among the pioneers of the
Besides a widow he leaves one son, Roy [MARTINDALE], of
George A. MARTINDALE, his brother, arrived in
Tuesday, May 3, 1910
Mrs. Lou MYERS and daughter, Miss Lida [MYERS], of Leiters are
here to attend the funeral of Raymond WILKINSON.
The funeral of W. B. MARTINDALE was held at the Methodist
church this afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. KINDIG having charge of the services.
Burial was made in Odd Fellows cemetery.
The body of Raymond WILKINSON, who died at Woodlawn Monday
afternoon, will be taken to
Wednesday, May 4, 1910
Roy MARTINDALE returned to his home in
Mrs. Charles TRUE of
Mrs. True was a former
The funeral will be held at
Mrs. Lou MYERS and daughter, Miss Lida [MYERS], were in
Thursday, May 5, 1910
The body of Miss Orpha RANNELLS, who died twenty-three years
ago and was buried at
At the home of Mr. & Mrs. John REED at
Clara, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Lincoln REED, was born in
Mrs. Stockberger went to
Elmer STURGEON of
F. M. RICHARDSON received a telephone message Sunday that
Bonaparte WOODHOUSE was dead. Burial was made Monday at Twelve Mile. (
Friday, May 6, 1910
The funeral of Mrs. Clara STOCKBERGER, who died at the home of
Mr. & Mrs. John REED at Fulton, early Thursday morning, will be held at the
Methodist church in this city Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock. Burial will
be made in I.O.O.F. cemetery.
A telephone message from The
Sentinel’s special correspondent at
Mrs. Bish went to bed about 8:30 Thursday evening feeling in
her usual health, having cleaned house all day and about fifteen minutes later
she asked her husband to bring her a drink. He is a cripple, suffering
intensely from rheumatism, and it took him a little time to pump the water and
to get to her. When he reached her side he saw that she was very ill and
immediately went to the telephone and summoned the doctor, but she died at 9
o’clock, before the doctor arrived. The attending physician pronounced her
death to be due to heart trouble. She was the mother of four children, three
daughters and one son. The daughters are Mrs. Walter SKINNER of Twelve Mile,
Mrs. Nelson ROUCH and Mrs. Jacob STINGLEY of Fulton, and Ray [BISH], who lives
at home. She was 64 years old last October. Judge STEELE of Marion, a brother,
died last November in much the same manner. Funeral will be Sunday at 11
o’clock at the U.B. church at
Saturday, May 7, 1910
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Monday, May 9, 1910
A telephone message was received by Mr. & Mrs. Mell FINLEY,
today, stating that their aunt near Olla Branch, is dead. They attended the
funeral, which was held at 2 o’clock this afternoon.
Tuesday, May 10, 1910
Mrs. Charles F. ROSENBAUM died at her home in northwest
Mrs. Rosenbaum was born in
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, and burial will be
made at I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Mrs. Florence Matilda WYNN, wife of Francis M. WYNN, died
Monday at 11 o’clock at her home one-half mile west of
She was born in Holmes county,
Besides a widower, she leaves four children, Bertha [WYNN],
John [WYNN], Arley [WYNN] and Ora [WYNN], all living at home, and one sister,
Mrs. Elizabeth McCULLOUGH, LaPaz, and a brother, Shannon MACKEY, Marion.
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at
the Richland Center M.E. church, Rev. J. W. SPENCE having charge of the
services. Burial will be made in Richland Center I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Wednesday, May 11, 1910
Relatives and friends at Leiters are in receipt of word of the
death of Mrs. Effie MONESMITH RODRIC, which occurred yesterday evening at
Yellow lake camp ground. Mrs. Rodric was a Saint and had been living in a
cottage for the benefit of her health, having developed tuberculosis from which
she died.
The deceased was a daughter of Thomas MONESMITH of Leiters, and
was born and raised in that vicinity. After her marriage two years ago she had
made her home in
The funeral will be held from Yellow lake tomorrow, with burial
at
Thursday, May 12, 1910
Loda Amira [MILLER], the infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Omar
MILLER of
Friday, May 13, 1910
Mrs. William LEMON, whose home is three miles south of
Saturday, May 14, 1910
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Monday, May 16, 1910
Mrs. Willis WARD went to
Tuesday, May 17, 1910
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Wednesday, May 18, 1910
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Thursday, May 19, 1910
Andrew HOOVER, one of the oldest pioneers of
Mr. Hoover was born in 1842, and spent his boyhood days in
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at
The rushing waters of
The story of the dead man’s horrible end is a most pitiable
tale and was told a representative of The
Sentinel who visited the grief-stricken home this morning.
Mr. Cook lived with his daughter, Miss Minnie COOK and
grandson, Geo. CLARK on the O. A. DAVIS farm three and one-half miles northwest
of
The circumstances surrounding the awful accident as revealed at
the coroner’s inquest are very conclusive of an accident. The fact that the
man’s fishline was wound around the pole and that a fish was found in his
minnow bucket shows that he was through fishing and on his way home. As he
usually fished till nearly evening, it is supposed he met his death about 6
o’clock. Just above the point where he drowned there is an island and it was
from that place that he usually fished. The supposition is that he left the island
in his river boat, which was propelled with one paddle and the rushing water,
which is about eight feet deep along the edge carried him about seventy-five
feet below the usual landing place. The peculiar position of the body when
found, bears out the theory that after he saw he was being carried with the
current down and out into the river, he arose in the boat and while engaged in
paddling lost his balance and fell out backwards. The dead man’s feet caught in
the boat and as he fell he managed to get a death grip on the slender branches
of the overhanging tree. Then unable to pull his feet out of the boat or get
his head above water the victim strangled to death.
George Washington Cook was born in
Elmer MONESMITH and wife came over from Goodland, and to attend
the funeral of his sister, Effie [MONESMITH RODRIC]. (Leiters item)
Friday, May 20, 1910
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Saturday, May 21, 1910
The body of George Washington COOK, who was drowned in
Tippecanoe river was shipped to
Monday, May 23, 1910
Neuralgia of the heart caused the sudden death of Mrs. Harriet
McPHERSON at her home in Claypool at 9:50 o’clock Friday night. She was in her
usual health earlier in the day, although she had remarked to friends that she
had now and then suffered with severe pains in her side.
The deceased was 69 years of age. Her husband died several
years ago. Mrs. McPherson had been a resident of Claypool for about eighteen
years, having gone to that place from
Mrs. McPherson was a member of the Progressive Brethren church
of Claypool.
The funeral was held at
Tuesday, May 24, 1910
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Wednesday, May 25, 1910
A.
Thursday, May 26, 1910
Mrs. Sam WASHINGTON, who resides a short distance east of
Wagoner station, died last night at 8 o’clock following an operation yesterday
afternoon for the removal of gall stones. She was ill about six weeks and the
attending physician, Dr. NEWELL of
Friday, May 27, 1910
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Saturday, May 28, 1910
The funeral of Mrs. Rebecca ZERBIE KERN, who died Thursday
morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Marcellus DAVIS, 313 Jefferson street,
was held at the Presbyterian church at 11 o’clock this morning, Rev. PENCE
officiating. Burial was made in I.O.O.F. cemetery.
The 3 months old baby daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W. S. WAGONER
of Kewanna, died Thursday afternoon following a severe illness from measles.
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at their home in Kewanna with burial
at the I.O.O.F. cemetery here. Mr. & Mrs. Wagoner were former residents of
Monday, May 30, 1910
Mrs. Waite has been in poor health due to complications for a
number of years, but was seriously ill only since last Tuesday, at which time
she took to her bed.
Agnes P. AITKEN, daughter of Robert and Mary AITKEN, was born
March 26, 1847, at
During all of her residence in Rochester Mrs. Waite has been
held in highest esteem by all who know her for her kind manners and always noble
character, and her death is deeply mourned throughout the city.
Besides a widower, she leaves two sisters, Mrs. Mary RANNELLS,
Fulton, and Mrs. Jennie RANNELLS, Perrysburg, and a number of other relatives.
The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the
residence, Rev. PFLUG of
Tuesday, May 31, 1910
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Wednesday, June 1, 1910
The funeral of Mrs. O. P. WAITE will be held at the residence
at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon. The body may be viewed from 9 to 12 o’clock
Thursday. Burial will be made in I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Mrs. James McFEELEY died at the home of her parents near
Thursday, June 2, 1910
The infant child of Mr. & Mrs. John E. CHAMBERLAIN died
Wednesday evening at their home on
Mrs. Mandie BOTT, daughter of Geo. and Viola DECK, was born in
Tiosa, December 15, 1886, died in
Friday, June 3, 1910
Mr. & Mrs. Ezra RANNELLS and mother, Mrs. Mary RANNELLS,
returned to their home in
Word was received in this city this afternoon by A. T. BITTERS
to the effect that his brother’s wife, Mrs. J. D. [Sarah] BITTERS, died at 12
o’clock today, at her home in Fairmount.
Mrs. Bitters has long been ill of complications and a stroke of
paralysis resulted fatally.
Mrs. Bitters was a well-known resident of
The body will be brought to this city for burial but the
funeral arrangements have not been made.
Saturday, June 4, 1910
Mrs. McELWEE of
George KILER, one of
He was born in 1847, and spent most of his life in
The funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock
at the residence. Burial will be made in Reichter cemetery.
Monday, June 6, 1910
Frank LEITER, aged 73 years, one of the well known farmers of
the
Mr. Leiter was born in
Besides a wife, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. G. W. HARDING,
North Manchester and Mrs. Ambrose BURKETT of
The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at
Tuesday, June 7, 1910
Mr. & Mrs E. M. EDDINGER and daughter, Miss Chloe [EDDINGER],
of Mentone, were in the city today, enroute to Leiters, where they attended the
funeral of Franklin LEITER today.
Mrs. W. D. [Corlista] LEAP, living west of Kewanna, died Sunday
of cancer of the stomach. She had been ill a number of months and death came as
a relief. The funeral was held today, with burial at Kewanna.
Word was recieved in this city this morning of the sad death of
Mrs. Anna ROUCH, which occurred at her home at that place [sic] probably about
12 o’clock Monday night.
Mrs. Rouch, who is past 79 years of age, has been rather poorly
for the past several years but in the last few days seemed to be feeling rather
well. Some time ago she gave her neighbor and close friend, Mrs. James MARTIN,
a key to her house and instructed her to use it at any time she did not appear
to be up and around, as she might get seriously ill suddenly. When Mrs. Martin
looked across the street this morning and did not see the window shades raised
as usual, she, in the company of Mrs. G. W. WOLFORD and Mrs. John OGLE, entered
Mrs. Rouch’s home. Going to the bedchamber they found her in bed and their
words of greeting were unanswered. It was then that they discovered that she
was dead and the attending physician pronounced it a case of paralysis of the
heart.
Anna GOSS was born in
For many years they resided on what is known as the ROUCH
homestead, twelve miles southwest of
Funeral arrangements have not been made.
Wm.
Mr. Anderson was born at
Besides a sorrowing wife he leaves four sons, James [
The funeral procession will leave the house at 10 o’clock
Wednesday morning and funeral services will follow upon the arrival at the
Leiters M.E. church, Rev. BUEHLER having charge. Burial will be made in Leiters
cemetery.
Wednesday, June 8, 1910
The funeral of Mrs. Anna ROUCH will be held Friday morning at
10 o’clock at the Fulton United Brethren church, Rev. HAIMBAUGH having charge
of the services. Burial will be made in
Henry MYERS, aged 59 years, died suddenly Tuesday night near 12
o’clock, of heart trouble, at his home near Leiters.
Mr. Myers has been ailing for a long time and Tuesday evening
took suddenly worse. A physician was called and administered his aid but the
patient expired shortly after his departure.
Mr. Myers was born in
Besides a wife, [Alice MYERS], he leaves five children, Roscoe
[MYERS] and Mrs. Clara WENTZEL,
Funeral arrangements have not been made.
The funeral of Frank LEITER was well attended by
Thursday, June 9, 1910
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Friday, June 10, 1910
Enoch MYERS, David MYERS and Mr. & Mrs. Archie MYERS are in
Leiters today, attending the funeral of their relative, Henry MYERS.
Mr. & Mrs. W. H. ROUCH and daughter, Pearl [ROUCH], Mr.
& Mrs. Claude ROUCH and Mr. & Mrs. Glen ROUCH attended the funeral of
Mrs. Anna ROUCH at
Dr. & Mrs. L. L. ANDERSON were at
Saturday, June 11, 1910
Frank [ROUCH] and George ROUCH, who attended the funeral of
their mother at
Herbert [JONES], the 6 days old son of Mr. & Mrs. H. D.
JONES died this morning. Burial was made this afternoon in Citizens cemetery.
Monday, June 13, 1910
Mrs. Laura SHIPLEY KERR, formerly a teacher in the
Dr. E. B. SWIFT, formerly of Macy and well known by a large
number of
Dr. Swift came to this county
about sixteen years ago and located at Macy, where he built and maintained a
heavy practice until about two years ago, when he was stricken with a peculiar
disease of the mouth, with which the physicians were unable to cope. He was in
this city for treatment for many months and finally went to
Dr. Swift took his preliminary
course in medicine in
Tuesday, June 14, 1910
Donald [
The Sentinel is in
receipt of a telephone communication from
Eddie KISSMAN, the 10 year old son of
Mrs. Mary ANDERSON and son, Sidney [ANDERSON], of Fremont,
Ohio, Mrs. S. M. ZARTMAN, Payne, Ohio, Messrs, J. F. [OVERMYER] and G. M.
OVERMYER of Spencer, Ohio, Isaac WYERMAN of Hibbard, Mrs. Agnes BURKET and son,
Culver, Mr. & Mrs. William ANGLEMEYER, Nappanee, Mrs. Leah EVERSOLE,
Nappanee, Mr. & Mrs. Silas EVERSOLE of Tippecanoe, returned home today,
after attending the funeral of Wm. ANDERSON at Leiters.
Wednesday, June 15, 1910
Amory B. SWIFT was in
A special from
John L. Ferry, superintendent
of the oil plant here, died at 4 o’clock this morning at the home of his son,
Dr. Perry L. FERRY, at
Roscoe MYERS of Minnesota, arrived home too late to attend his
father’s funeral Friday. (Delong item)
Thursday, June 16, 1910
Mrs. Amos ZOLMAN of near Talma, died Wednesday morning after a
lengthy illness. Mrs. Zolman was a highly respected citizen of the community
where she resided for years, and her death has cast a gloom over the entire
neighborhood. She has a number of relatives to mourn their loss. The Sentinel tried to get in communication
with the bereaved home but was unable to do so.
Ross MYERS came home from
Mr. & Mrs. Winnie WARREN came from
Mell HAY and wife and Will GORDON and wife of the Bearss
neighborhood, Bert MYERS and wife of Mentone, G. P. MAHLER and wife of Culver,
and Enoch [MYERS] and Dave MYERS and Arch MYERS and wife of
Friday, June 17, 1910
While her aged husband watched over her and as her eyes closed
to bring what he thought was needed sleep, Mrs. George BROOKS of Disko, passed
away at her home early Thursday morning. Mrs. Brooks had lived at Disko for
many years and had become one of the oldest residents of that part of the
county. A large family survives.
Mrs. Nellie MUSSELMAN and Dent SWIFT left Thursday evening for
Saturday, June 18, 1910
Clyde WOODS, a former young man of this city, died at his home
in
At the outbreak of the Spanish-American war, Clyde Woods
enlisted with a Wabash company and was sent to
Mr. Woods was an exemplary young man and his many friends were
pained to learn of his death.
Monday, June 20, 1910 and Tuesday, June 21, 1910
[no entries]
Wednesday, June 22, 1910
John Wesley ZOLMAN, son of Nathan and Jane ZOLMAN, was born in
Knox county,
He was united in marriage with Susan HAIMBAUGH March 15, 1874.
To this union six children were born, Charles E. [ZOLMAN], Cora E. [ZOLMAN],
Williard C. [ZOLMAN], Oliver N. [ZOLMAN]
Out of a family of ten children all have preceded him but one
brother, Sanford [ZOLMAN], of near
He joined the I.O.O.F. Bloomingsburg lodge, No. 516, about
thirty-two years ago.
Funeral services conducted by Rev. HAFLIN and Rev. McNEELY at
Talma Christian church, June 20, 1910.
The infant babe of Mr. & Mrs. Luther SWOVERLAND died Sunday
evening. (Walnut item)
Thursday, June 23, 1910
Mrs. Grover MALONE was called to
John BOWEN and family were called to the funeral of Mr. Bowen’s
brother, near
Miss Mattie BAIR went to
Friday, June 24, 1910
David SMITH was called to
Saturday, June 25, 1910
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Monday, June 27, 1910
A most horrible death was that which befell Zadock LAVENGOOD a
prominent farmer of Perry township,
George REESE, aged 52 years, died this morning at 9 o’clock at
his home three and one-half miles southwest of
Mr. Reese came to
Besides a wife, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Ed. HAGAN,
Bearss, and Almilda [REESE], at home, and two sons, Fred [REESE],
Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Mrs. Cora O’BLENIS, wife of John F. O’BLENIS and daughter of
Mr. & Mrs. James BECK, died at 1 o’clock Sunday morning at her home in the
Whippoorwill neighborhood, after a lengthy illness from tuberculosis.
Cora BECK was born September 28, 1881, in
The funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at
Grand View church, Rev. Phillip BUEHLER having charge. Burial was made in the
I.O.O.F. cemetery in this city.
Tuesday, June 28, 1910
Word has been received by Mrs. Aaron [Nissa BARNHART] PACKER of
this city, of the death of her sister, Mrs. Elma BARNHART EDSON, at her home in
Wednesday, June 29, 1910
Nicholas HARTS died Friday morning caused by a cancerous growth
and was buried at
Thursday, June 30, 1910
Mrs. Lewis [Minnie] ZIMMERMAN of Kewanna, died Tuesday evening
at 7:45 o’clock at her home at that place, after a short illness of malarial
fever.
Mrs. Zimmerman suffered from a cancer and underwent three
operations, two at
She was born in Kewanna, July 20, 1853, and spent most of her
life in that place, where by her gracious manners she won a large circle of
admiring friends, who with the relatives deeply mourn their loss. She leaves a
husband, one brother, David HECKART,
The funeral was held at Lake Bruce Lutheran church this
afternoon, Rev. C. H. PENCE, of
Friday, July 1, 1910
Kewanna Herald:- Mrs.
Rebecca OSBORN, aged 82 years, died Wednesday at 11 o’clock at the home of her
son, Charles [OSBORN] and wife, near Bruce Lake. Mrs. Osborn has been sick more
than fourteen months, suffering with dropsy, and death came as a relief to the
suffering of the aged woman.
Clarence HARTMAN, the 18 year old son of Mrs. Sarah KILMER,
died at their home west of town Sunday morning from blood poisoning. Funeral
services were held at the Five Corners church, Rev. CLOUD officiating.
Interment at
Saturday, July 2, 1910
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Monday, July 4, 1910
[holiday - no paper]
Tuesday, July 5, 1910
Mrs. J. M. REESE and daughter, Clara [REESE], returned to their
home in
Blanche Lucetta McGEE, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Edward McGEE,
died at the family home at
Wednesday, July 6, 1910
Mr. & Mrs. Reuben KARN were called to Deedsville, this
morning, by the death of his mother, Mrs. Rebecca KARN.
Leonard INGRAM, son of Mrs. Elizabeth INGRAM of Bruce lake died
yesterday morning at 10 o’clock. He was about 12 years old and had been sick
for about six months with a complication of rheumatism, dropsy and heart
trouble. A short service will be held at the home tomorrow morning, after which
the body will be taken to
Frank HOOVER, aged 65 years, one of the prominent farmers
residing three miles northeast of
Mr. Hoover was ill during most of last winter but rallied in
the spring and was thought to be getting along nicely. Tuesday he made a trip
to
Besides a wife, he leaves one son,
Funeral arrangements have not been made.
Word was received this city today by Reuben Karn of the death
of his mother, Mrs. Rebecca KARN, which occurred at the home of her son, Ira
Karn, near Deedsville at 9 o’clock this morning.
Mrs. Karn, who was 81 years old, suffered with poor health for
a long time and last Friday received a severe fall in which she sustained
serious injuries. Since that time she remained unconscious until death came.
Mrs. Karn leaves one daughter, Mrs. Emma LEEDY, Deedsville; and
four sons, Jacob [KARN], New Mexico; Levi [KARN] and Ira [KARN] near
Deedsville, and Reuben [KARN], this city, to mourn their loss with a wide
circle of loving friends.
The funeral will be held at the home of Ira Karn Friday morning
at 11 o’clock. Burial will be made in Deedsville I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Alfred Griffith BUNCH was born in
Thursday, July 7, 1910
The funeral of Frank HOOVER will be held at
Mrs. Elizabeth LEASE, a resident of
Alfred BUNCH died at his home one mile north of this place
Monday morning of typhoid pneumonia. Funeral Wednesday at 10 o’clock and burial
at
Leslie HEETER and wife of
Friday, July 8, 1910 and Saturday, July 9, 1910
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Monday, July 11, 1910
John A. WAGONER, who resides half a mile southeast of Wagoners,
died Sunday morning at 4 o’clock. He had been a sufferer from asthma for a
number of years but until Saturday had been as well as usual, having eaten a
hearty supper Saturday evening and retired at the usual hour.
He was the father of seven children. His wife [Sarah WAGONER]
died two years ago.
He was born and raised near here and was near 70 years of age.
At the time of his death he was making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Ray
O’DAFFER, and the funeral will be conducted from there Tuesday morning at 10
o’clock, with burial at Macy.
Tuesday, July 12, 1910
Rev. S. N. BEEHLER and wife were called to
Wednesday, July 13, 1910
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Thursday, July 14, 1910
John HOOVER and wife of
Miss Clara HOOVER of
Friday, July 15, 1910
Jacob BRUBAKER, son of Samuel and Susan BRUBAKER, was born in
Preble county,
In 1835 he moved with his parents to Union county, Indiana.
Later he moved to Cass county, and was united in marriage to Sarah A. DUDGEON
in 1853. They made their home at Twelve Mile until 1860, when he moved to
In 1893 he united with the Dunkard church, southeast of
Funeral services will be held at the Richland Center M.E.
church Sunday, July 17, at 10 o’clock. Burial in the I.O.O.F. cemetery,
Saturday, July 16, 1910
Washington HORN and Miss Rose HORN of Mentone, have returned
from Garrett, where they attended the funeral of their cousin, Lee HORTON, who
was killed on the B. & O. railroad at
Monday, July 18, 1910
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Tuesday, July 19, 1910
Mrs. Frank ERB of
Edna SHOWALTER was born near Roann March 20, 1887, and later
moved with her parents to
Wednesday, July 20, 1910
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Thursday, July 21, 1910
A very sad death occurred on the farm of Mr. & Mrs. John
CALLOWAY, at their home fourteen miles east of
The lad was driving five oxen hitched to a plank drag and in
some way must have fallen forward between the oxen and drag. He was picked up
by his brother, Glen [CALLOWAY], about 4:30 p.m., who was discing in the same
sixty-acre field. It was about twenty minutes after Glen had last seen his
brother, that he noticed the boy was not with the oxen so he made haste to the
scene, where he discovered the body of his brother, lifeless and badly bruised
on the right side of the face.
The news was quickly conveyed to Mr. Calloway, who was
conversing with Orton OLDS, formerly of Deedsville, in a field on the latter’s
farm about forty rods distant. Mr. Olds conveyed the body to the home of Mr.
Calloway about three-quarters of a mile from where the boy was killed.
Mr. & Mrs. John CALLOWAY formerly lived on the farm west of
Macy owned by John WELLER, Jr., and the boy, who was a half-brother of Willard
CALLOWAY, will be remembered by many in this vicinity.
William POWELL, aged 86 years, who resides about three miles
southeast of Millark in the
The entire left side was afflicted and from the time of the
stroke the physicians held out no hope to the sorrowing relatives and friends.
“Uncle Billie” Powell as he was familiarly known in both Fulton
and Miami counties was one of the early settlers of the neighborhood in which
he died and was always popular, owing to his straightforward manners.
The funeral will be held at the house Friday morning and burial
will be made in
Relatives here of Mr. & Mrs. John CALLOWAY, who have been
living in Canada the past several years, received the sad news Monday that
their little son, Owen [CALLOWAY], aged 10 years, was found dead and horribly
mangled under a harrow, which his father had been dragging with five horses and
left the boy in charge for a few moments, and when he returned, found him in
that condition. (Macy item)
Friday, July 22, 1910
Rev. Merton [J.] HOLSINGER, a Dunkard minister residing five
miles south of
Rev. Holsinger formerly resided west of this city and is well
known by a number of friends who join the wife [Mollie HOLSINGER] and children
in their present sorrow.
The funeral will be held at the M.E. church south of
Minnie Marie [McINTIRE], daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Clarence
McINTIRE, died Thursday at 12 o’clock noon at their home seven miles east of
The child was about 5 years of age and suffered for a long time
from dropsy. The funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 11 o’clock
in
Saturday, July 23, 1910
Kenneth DeVerel [McDOWELL], 4 months old son of Mr. & Mrs.
Z. M. McDOWELL of
R. G. DUNN, owner of the DUNN greenhouse in this city and
himself a resident of
Mr. Dunn, who was master mechanic of the Indiana Pipe Line
Company between Preble and Griffith, was given a month’s vacation, and a week
ago last Tuesday he and his wife left for a trip to their old home in
The news of Mr. Dunn’s death came as a severe shock to his
daughter and family in this city and likewise to his large number of friends,
who were not aware of his illness.
Besides a wife he leaves three daughterrs, Mrs A. M. LIKENS,
Griffith; Mrs. C. L. AUER, Corry, Penn., and Mrs. W. S. KIRCHER, city, and one
son, William B. DUNN, Detroit, Michigan.
The funeral arrangements have not been made and it is not known
whether the body will be brought here for burial.
Mr. & Mrs. Will BANTA returned from
Monday, July 25, 1910
Mrs. C. L. AUER of
Adam WOODS, aged 65 years, died Sunday morning at 11 o’clock at
his home one and a quarter miles southeast of Tiosa; after an illness of
cancer, which he suffered for a number of years.
Mr. Woods was long a prominent farmer of the vicinity in which
he lived and was highly respected.
Besides a wife, he leaves five children to mourn their loss.
The funeral will be held at the Tiosa Brethren church Tuesday
morning at 10 o’clock. Burial will be made in Sycamore cemetery.
Tuesday, July 26, 1910
The 1 year old son of Mr. & Mrs. O. W. GARRISON, residing
seven miles northwest of Kewanna, died yesterday at 2 o’clock, following a long
illness from pneumonia. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10
o’clock, at
Mrs. Fremont [Sarah] PRICE, who resided six miles northwest of
Kewanna on the
Wilhelmus DuBOIS, born April 14, 1840, died at his home about
one-half mile south of Green Oak Monday evening, July 10, 1910, aged 70 years,
3 months and 11 days.
He was born and grew up in
He leaves a wife, three sons, sixteen grandchildren, four
brothers and three sisters and a host of relatives and friends. He was a kind
husband, indulgent father and a good neighbor.
Funeral services to be held at the house at 1 p.m. Wednesday,
July 27, Rev. LACEY officiating. Interment at Horton cemetery.
Wednesday, July 27, 1910
“Justice George F. MERLEY and wife went to
“The remains will be brought to Peru tomorrow afternoon at 1:32
o’clock over the C. C. & L. and transferred to Lake Erie train No. 22 at
2:40 o’clock for Macy, where interment will take place. Mrs. Merley is survived
by a husband, two sons, Clay [MERLEY] and Reed [MERLEY], and one daughter,
Esther [MERLEY]. She was about 38 years of age and a native of
Mrs. George FEANNIE of
A murder in which Levi PIPPINGER, a former resident of Fulton
and well known by a number of Rochester people was the victim took place at 9
o’clock this morning on the Samuel MICHAELS farm just over the Carroll county
line from Cass county. The murder was committed by Samuel Michaels, aged 65
years, who owns the farm and grew out of an argument being had over some
matters pertaining to the division of the grain on Michaels’ farm. Pippinger
has lived on Michaels’ farm for some time and it is said the men had trouble
before over the grain derived therefrom. This morning Michaels learned that
Pippinger was going to thresh today and went out to the farm. He approached his
tenant, who was near the barn, and taking an order, written by his attorneys
from his pocket, started to read concerning where his, Michaels’s, share of the
grain should be placed. At this Pippinger told him to get off the place.
However, Michaels persisted in reading the notice. His anger getting the better
of his judgment, Pippinger grabbed a pitchfork and rushed at Michaels. One of
the tines penetrated the aged man’s index finger. At this point Michaels drew a
revolver and pointing it at his opponent ordered him to throw up his hands.
Instead of complying Pippinger made a second rush and this time drove one of
the pitchfork tines in Michaels’ wrist, the point leaving the arm near the
elbow. Seeing that the man meant to do him serious bodily injury, Michaels
fired two shots, the second causing Pippinger’s instant death.
Realizing what he had done Michaels left the scene and made his
way to Burrows, from which point he notified his family at
It seems that Pippinger has had considerable trouble for the
past several years and his death in a violent manner has been predicted several
times. It will be remembered that he was engaged in the stock buying business
at
Mr. Michaels is the father of a large family and has been
considered ofunsound mind for the last fifteen years. It is likely his defense
will be insanity and self-defense.
A telephone inquiry this afternoon to the vicinity of the crime
brought the information that there was but little excitement there over the
affair.
Mrs. Peter K. MUTCHLER, who resides with her husband on their
farm west of
Christina L. MUTCHLER was born in
The funeral will be held at the residence Friday afternoon at 2
o’clock, Rev. J. F. WAGONER having charge of the services. Burial will be made
in the I.O.O.F. cemetery in this city.
William POWELL, whose death was briefly mentioned in The Sentinel last week, was one of the
grand old men of the community whose years of usefulness have left their
influence on a host of friends. Mr. Powell was born in
Mr. Powell was a Civil war veteran, having enlisted in the 89th
Indiana Volunteers in 1863, and served until the close of the war when he was
mustered out with honors. After the war he located on a farm west of
A friend pays the following high tribute to Mr. Powell’s life
and character:
It is needless to write his
biography in words. He has written it in deeds of kindness and sympathy, which
fills more than three-quarters of a century volume, which he has just completed.
He did not live for earthly satisfaction alone, but had his eye upon the mark
for the prize of the high calling of God, which is in Christ Jesus, our Lord.
The pilgrimage of his life is ended. He is through with time; its cares, its
crosses, its trials and its triumphs, and has entered upon the celestial life
where grows the tree of life.
Three funerals in succession here last week. Friday, Wm.
POWELL; Saturday, Clarence McINTIRE’s little daughter; Sunday, Curley
McDOWELL’s babe. (
Curley McDOWELL and family returned to their home Monday at
Delong, after the burial of their baby here Sunday. (
Friday, July 29, 1910
Word was received this morning of the death of Rev. F. M.
RICKOFF, which occurred this morning at his home in
Saturday, July 30, 1910 to Tuesday, August 2, 1910
[no entries]
Wednesday, August 3, 1910
Mr. & Mrs. A. E. BABCOCK were at
Myra Ruth [KNOX], the little daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William
KNOX passed away to that beautiful home which is prepared for her, at their
home in Walnut, July 30, at the age of 2 years, 2 months and 2 days. Little
Ruth was a victim of brain fever, being taken very ill at the first. All that
loving hands could do was done, but her spirit took its flight. She leaves to
mourn her departure, a loving father and mother, two sisters and one brother. A
short service was held at the Walnut church Monday at 2 o’clock, by Rev.
WHITTAKER, after which burial was made in the
Mr. & Mrs. Fred REESE are absent from home on account of
the death of her mother, Mrs. Peter MUTCHLER. (
Thursday, August 4, 1910
Mrs. Lilly McDOUGALL, wife of Joshua McDOUGLALL, who resides
two and a half miles south of
Mrs. McDougall was a niece of S. V. GORDON of this city and was
a highly esteemed woman in her neighborhood. She was around 50 years of age and
the mother of eight children, all of whom, with the husband, survive. The
children are all at home except one daughter, Mrs. Will SHERMAN of Metea. The
death is unusually sad and the sympathy of the community rests with the husband
and family of children who are left motherless.
The funeral services will be conducted Saturday morning at 10
a.m. at
Luther STEWART, a veteran of the Civil war, died at his home
near Metea, Wednesday night, from a complication of diseases after an illness
of several weeks.
Mr. Stewart was about 61 years of age, and was one of the well
known men of his community.
The funeral will be held at the home Friday afternoon at 2
o’clock and will be in charge of the I.O.O.F. lodge of
Carrie Pearl COPNER, aged 21 years, died Tuesday night about 12
o’clock at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Harrison COPNER, 360 West
Sixth street, Peru, after an illness of about a year.
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon. Brief services will
be conducted at the family residence and the remains taken to
Friday, August 5, 1910
The Delphi Herald has
the following to say of the coroner’s verdict in the killing of Levi PIPPINGER,
formerly of
Dr. Charles M.KENNEDY, coroner
of Carroll county, has returned his finding in the killing of Levi Pippinger,
and the same is on file in the clerk’s office. Owing to the importance of the
case and the excitement it has caused, and the further fact that Samuel A.
Michael, the perpetrator of the deed is out on bail, this verdict will be of
extreme interest. That portion of the finding which relates to the crime reads
as follows:
“I furthermore find that the
killing of said Levi Pippinger by said Samuel Michael on said date, (July 28,
1910) was intentional, that the mortal wound was produced while said Pippinger
was on the retreat and that aforesaid killing was an unwarranted and
unjustifiable deed.”
Saturday, August 6, 1910
[no entries]
Monday, August 8, 1910
Mr. & Mrs. Frank LOWMAN and daughter, Arline [LOWMAN], and
Mr. & Mrs. Hiram MORGAN went to Bruce lake today to attend the funeral of
Mrs. Lowman’s and Mrs. Morgan’s brother-in-law.
Tuesday, August 9, 1910
The death roll was answered by two prominent farmers when John
CARITHERS and Josephus NORMAN passed away.
John Carithers, who resides on the
There are left to mourn his death a wife [Sarah C. CARITHERS]
and six children. The children are Mrs. Ora NEWCOMB,
Funeral arrangements have not been made.
Josephus NORMAN, aged 86 years, died Monday afternoon at 3
o’clock, after an illness of two weeks with typhoid fever. Mr. Norman was for
years a prominent farmer of Perry township,
Besides a wife he leaves seven children. They are, John [
The funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10:30
o’clock at the residence. Burial will be made in Shumaker’s cemetery north of
Wednesday, August 10, 1910
The funeral of John CARITHERS, who died at his home near
Thursday, August 11, 1910
Orpha Arzeana [HARTMAN], infant daughter of Henry and Rosa J.
HARTMAN was born April 14, 1910, died August 8, 1910, aged 3 months and 24
days. Besides father and mother she leaves one sister and four brothers to
mourn her early departure. Funeral services were held at Mt. Hope U. B. church,
conducted by Rev. Z. DIXON.
Edward MILLER, formerly of
He was the son of Mr. & Mrs. John MILLER and spent his
childhood on the MILLER farm near the
The body arrived in
Out of town people present at the funeral were Mr. Miller’s
mother, Mrs. John MILLER and two brothers, John S. [MILLER] and Charles [MILLER] and wife, South Bend,
Mr. & Mrs. E. E. ELY and son, Lucerne, Mrs. William HILL, Logansport, and
Mrs. Arthur TUCKER, Lucerne. Burial was made in I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Hannah [BIGGS], the fourth child of James and Elizabeth BIGGS,
was born near Christenberg,
Grandma Clemans lived at the place of her birth till she was 15
years old, and with her parents came to
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the
John CARITHERS, an aged gentleman living west of town died at
his home Tuesday. (Macy item)
Joseph NORMAN died at his home near
Friday, August 12, 1910
Louis CASSEL, a prominent citizen residing with his mother,
Mrs. William TILDEN, about two miles northeast of Deedsville, was found dead in
bed early Tuesday morning. He had been in ill health for about a week, though
when he retired Monday evening he was feeling better. Coroner GOODRICK was
called at once. It is thought that death was due to heart failure. Funeral
services were held this afternoon at the Ebenezer church. (Macy item)
The auto party, composed of
six persons left
Closely following upon the
tragedy several people appeared on the scene and the sight that met their gaze
was appalling in the extreme. The body of Mrs. John ECKERT was found lying a
short distance from the track, with the skull caved in, in the rear part and
the body horribly mangled between the shoulders. The woman’s left arm was found
inside the rails, where it had been amputated by the car wheels as they passed
over the body. The body of Miss Anna WAGNER was horribly mangled and her
condition proved she met instantaneous death. Miss Agnes ECKERT, daughter of
Mrs. John Eckert, was only slightly injured and sat along the track amid the
desolate surroundings, and sobbed in a hysterical manner at the horrible sight of
destruction. When willing hands raised the battered frame of the auto from the
bodies of Charles Lambert and Carl J. BUCHER the former lay still as in
peaceful slumber and the casual observer would little suspect that his life had
been snuffed out in the instant of the crash. Mr. Bucher, who was at Lambert’s
side, was but slightly bruised and, although stunned, was able to walk about at
once. Going over to Mrs. KEIPP he murmured the one word, “mother.” The lady
addressed, although suffering from a severe scalp wound, was still conscious
and realized the dazed condition of Mr. Bucher. In broken tones she replied,
“This is your aunt, your mother is dead.” At this the man walked over to where
Mrs. Eckert lay and looking into her face, said, “Yes, mother’s dead!”
The condition of Mrs. Keipp
made it imperative that she be brought to this city at once, and the LOUDERBACK
automobile was pressed into service. The injured woman was brought to Woodlawn
hospital, where she was given medical attention at once. The Wells Fargo train
returned from
The husband of Mrs. John
Eckert, who is a prominent retail liquor dealer of
After reaching the hospital it
was readily found that Mrs. Keipp was the only one of the three who was in
immediate need of medical attention. She was suffering from a severe scalp
wound, a bruised eye and sustained injuries about the chest. Mr. KEIPP and the
family physician, Dr. NELSON, came from
When the news of the awful
affair reached Rochester the city’s populace, aroused by a common feeling of
curiosity and sympathy, started toward the scene and in an incredibly short
time the place of the accident was thronged with hundreds of visitors. The
roads were blocked in all directions for half a mile by autos, wagons, buggies
and people, and the surging crowd seemed to have but a single object - to see
the place where the fearful tragedy occurred. Long after dark the crowd had
seemingly diminished but little and those who returned to this city were met by
the sight of crowds of as equally excited people, all discussing every feature
of the affair.
MISS ECKERT’S STORY
Miss Agnes ECKERT, lying on her cot at Woodlawn hospital, gave
the following account of the accident to her heart-broken father, and a Sentinel representative:
“We approached the crossing at
a pretty fast rate. There is a high bank on each sice and none of us saw the
train until just as we were going on the track. Then we all seemed to see it at
once. Mamma and Mrs. KEIPP screamed. Mr. LAMBERT leaned out and put on the
brakes. We were right on the track and I cried, “Go on, Carl,” and started to
get up. Just then the train hit us. When I came to I was lying up in the bank
and something was holding me down. A man cut it. It was a strap and then I got
up. I saw Anna lying right beside me and her head was all crushed in and she
was all covered with blood. I looked toward the crossing and I saw the auto
lying on top of Carl and Mr. Lambert. Than I looked up the track a little bit
and saw Mamma and Mrs. Keip lying there. Mrs. Keip was sitting up crying. I ran
over to Mamma and shook her and I saw her arm was torn off and then I don’t
remember any more until I woke up here.”
SIDELIGHTS OF THE TRAGEDY
Mrs. John ECKERT was killed on
her forty-seventh birthday, and the trip was planned to celebrate the event.
The automobile is a tangled
mass of ruins and the remains were hauled in today to the ROSS FOUNDRY, where
the good parts will be saved. Only one wheel was mashed down, the others being
almost as good as new.
Mrs. C. E. LAMBERT, wife of
the killed chauffeur, states that she had a premonition of her husband’s sudden
death and the fulfillment of this so promptly gave her a severe shock. She is
under the care of a physician at
Miss May WILLIAMSON of
The first news of the accident
was telephoned direct to John ECKERT at
Peter WAGNER,
Michael KOCHENDERFER, a resident of the
The funeral will be held Sunday morning at 10 o’clock at the
Monday, August 15, 1910
Mrs. James COPLEN went to
The 2 weeks old son of Mr. & Mrs. Alfred J. CHATTEN,
Mrs. Mary F. GARDNER, a former resident of this city, died at
the home of her son near Winamac on Tuesday, August 2. Although Mrs. Gardner
had reached the advanced age of 75 years, her death came unexpectedly and she
was ill but a few days. The burial occurred at
Gabriel GODFROY, chief of the Miami Indian tribe, died Sunday
night at his home four miles east of
Chief Godfroy was 76 years old and the son of Chief Francis
GODFROY, who died sixty years ago in the house which is a part of the present
home of the Godfroy family. Gabriel was the second son, but because of his
intellectuality and bravery he was chosen as his father’s successor. He was
married three times. His first wife was a granddaughter of Frances SLOCUM, the
white woman who, when 5 years old, was stolen from her home near
By his three wives Godfroy became the father of nineteen
children, eleven of them by his first wife. Most of the children are living.
Twenty years ago Chief Godfroy was worth $50,000. Lately he has
been living upon a forty-acre farm that belongs to his children. He became poor
through his liberality and court entanglements.
The late chief declared continuously during his declining years
that politics made him a poor man. In 1905 he appeared in the celebrated case
at
Chief Godfroy was well known here and several years ago was one
of the attractions at the
Tuesday, August 16, 1910
John R. WAYMIRE, a brother of Nelson WAYMIRE of this city, was
buried at Deedsville Sunday. His death occurred Friday of last week, and he was
nearing 67 years of age when the end came. Mr. Waymire was one of the pioneer settlers
of Union township,
Wednesday, August 17, 1910
Mr. & Mrs. W. H. TAYLOR and Dr. and Mrs. H. W. TAYLOR will
go to Winamac Thursday, where they will attend the funeral of the former’s
uncle, Jesse TAYLOR.
The 2-1/2 year old son of Mr. & Mrs. Martin WARREN, six
miles southwest of
Thursday, August 18, 1910 and Friday, August 19, 1910
[no entries]
Saturday, August 20, 1910
Mr. & Mrs. O. R. TIMBERS attended the funeral of his
nephew, Burl MOON, at
Four infants died in this city Friday and thereby increased the
mortality statistics considerably.
Walter Allison WOLFE, infant son of Mr. & Mrs. George A.
WOLFE,
The infant son and daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Fred H. REED died
Friday. Burial was made in I.O.O.F. cemetery this morning.
Mr. & Mrs. Byrd KINDIG lost their infant son by death
Friday. Burial took place at I.O.O.F. cemetery today.
Monday, August 22, 1910
Miss Flo DELP received a message this morning from her brother,
Charles [DELP], who resides at
Charles McCLURE, aged 20 years, son of Mr. & Mrs. Chris
McCLURE of
The manner in which the accident happened is a mystery, and it
is probable that no one will ever know. However, there are all sorts of rumors.
The most likely rumor is that while waiting for the car, which was to take him
to his home at
The motorman in telling of the accident said that the car was
running at the usual rate. In nearing the Dukes crossing, he says, he did not
receive a signal, and whistling for the crossing as is the custom to do for a
warning, he did not intend to stop. Just as the car struck the crossing,
something heavy hit the car, smashing the front window and knocking him (the motorman)
off his seat. The motorman did not know what it was but he quickly put on the
emergency brakes and stopped to investigate. Besides the injuries to his head
and face one of McClure’s shoes was torn, indicating that when the car struck
him he was hurled in the air, his feet striking the front car window.
McClure was working under a man named W. R. MILLER, who has the
management of the R. E. BERGER farm known as the GRAND VIEW farm, two miles
south of
Friday afternoon he asked permission to lay off Saturday. He
said he wanted to attend a picnic at
The funeral of Mr. McClure was held this morning from the
Methodist church at
Tuesday, August 23, 1910
The
Mrs. John G. KEIP is improving nicely, but she is still in
ignorance of the deaths of the other members of the ill-fated party.
Wednesday, August 24, 1910
Luther Kessler LITTLE, infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph R.
LITTLE of
Matthew McCONN, an aged resident of Grass Creek vicinity, died
Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Ella O’BRIEN. Mr. McConn was
a native of
Thursday, August 25, 1910
[no entries]
Friday, August 26, 1910
Mrs. William CRABILL attended the funeral of the infant son of
Mr. & Mrs. William PONTIOUS at
Ella [COSTELLO], the little 6 year old daughter of Mr. &
Mrs. Paul COSTELLO, who reside southeast of Kewanna, died Sunday afternoon at 3
o’clock of scarlet fever or scarletina after a short illness. Their other
daughter who was affected with the disease, is now greatly recovered and there
is no danger of the spread of the disease. The funeral was held at the house
Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock, Father LEY officiating. Burial was made at
The friends and relatives of Mrs. J. D. BONINE were greatly
shocked this afternoon to learn that the lady had passed away at noon today at
the
Ida CHAPMAN was born in
Funeral services and interment will be held Monday at
Saturday, August 27, 1910
Mrs. Lois MARSHFIELD of
Mr. & Mrs. Earl ADAMS, who live northwest of town, lost an
infant son yesterday afternoon. The cause of the death is unknown.
Charley McCLURE, the Akron boy who was killed on the
Peru-Winona tracks last Friday, was about the only support of the family,
consisting of father, mother and two small children, excepting as his mother
took in washing, the father being incapacitated for work because of infirmities
and age, excepting on small jobs that he might find.
The McClure family are in indigent circumstances and distress.
John H. GRINDLE of
Monday, August 29, 1910
Solomon KOCH, who has made his home for the past seven years
with his daughter, Mrs. Sol ALLMAN,
Solomon Koch was born June 8, 1826, in
Mr. Koch was a conservative citizen and was held in high esteem
by his scores of friends and acquaintances. Besides the two children, Mrs. Sol
Allman, city and Max KOCH,
The body will be taken to
Tuesday, August 30, 1910
The body of Solomon KOCH was taken to
Mrs. John DEVORE received a telegram this afternoon announcing
the death of Mrs. Mary WEBER, who resided at
Helen RAWLES, an aged resident of the Kewanna neighborhood,
died this morning at 2:30 o’clock. Mrs. Rawles had been ill for the past two
weeks but was not thought dangerously sick until yesterday. She was nearly 80
years of age and had resided in the vicinity for a number of years. She made
her home with her son Cary [RAWLES], who lives six miles east of Kewanna, and
this son and one daughter, Mrs. Charles KURTZ, living west of Kewanna, are
left, the husband and two other daughters having preceded her in death. The
funeral will be held tomorrow at Prairie Grove church at 1 o’clock and burial
will be made at Kewanna.
Wednesday, August 31, 1910
[no entries]
Thursday, September 1, 1910
The body of Mrs. Simeon WEBER, who died at
Mr. & Mrs. John BOWEN attended the funeral of Mrs. Leona
BOWEN, near
Leroy MYERS and wife and G. H. MILLER and wife attended the
funeral of William YEARICK at
Friday, September 2, 1910
Relatives in this city received word today of the death of John
Drew BROWN, infant son of Dr. and Mrs. Archie BROWN, of
The death angel has called two more
Miss Elsie BARKDOLL, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Samuel
BARKDOLL, was born in this city July 5, 1874, and resided in the house where
she was born, on
Mrs. Chamberlain was a member of
Funeral services will be held at the residence Sunday afternoon
at 2 o’clock, Rev. KINDIG having charge. Burial will be made in I.O.O.F.
cemetery.
Word was received in this city Thursday by Mrs. T. A. MURPHY
announcing the death of her father, Daniel GATTON, which occurred at
Mr. Gatton was about 72 years old, and a stroke of paralysis
was more than the aged man could withstand.
Mr. & Mrs. Gatton were former residents of
Besides the wife there are left six children. They are, Mrs.
Lucy MURPHY, city; Mrs. Claude BUTTERFIELD, Mrs. D. R. S. WOOD, George W.
GATTON and Mrs. LITE, Rolette, North Dakota, and Mrs. H. L. CAREW, Canada.
Nothing is known here of the funeral arrangements, but it is
presumed burial was made at Rolette.
Saturday, September 3, 1910
Twenty Years Ago: Friday evening the remains of Lina CULVER
MATTHIAS, wife of Col. MATTHIAS, formerly of this city, was brought here for
burial. She was found dead in a cornfield near
Monday, September 5, 1910
Frederick Gylam, who has made his home with his daughter, Mrs.
George Harrison in this city, died Sunday morning at 7 o’clock, after an
illness due to complications from which he suffered all of this summer.
Mr. Gylam was born February 27, 1832, in
Besides three daughters, Mrs. George HARRISON, city; Mrs.
Charles DUVALL, LaPorte, and Mrs. John GOOD, north of this city, he leaves a
large number of friends, who join the relatives in their sorrow.
Funeral services will be conducted at the U.B. church Tuesday
afternoon at 1:30 o’clock by Rev. W. H. BAST. Burial will be made in
Word was received in this city today of the death of John
BLACKBURN, which occurred in
Mr. Blackburn was a pioneer of the Sugar Grove neighborhood,
and has a host of friends, who extend their deepest sympathy to mourning
relatives.
Tuesday, September 6, 1910
Mrs. David OVERMYER, formerly of this county, died at her home
in
The sad news of the death of Ernest KILLEN, formerly of this
city, was received in this city this morning. Mr. Killen has been sick for the
past four weeks with a severe attack of typhoid fever at his home in
Mr. Killen is a brother of Harry Killlen, this city, and
resided in
Upon taking up his residence in
Besides a wife and two children, Frederick [KILLEN] and Lois
[KILLEN], he leaves two sisters, Mrs. MOORE and Mrs. PFAFF of
Wednesday, September 7, 1910
The
Isaac HILL, a resident of the Leiters vicinity, died Monday
afternoon, September 5, at the home of his son, Walter, at
He leaves two sons, Walter [HILL] of
Since the death of his wife, which occurred some eight years
ago, he resided with Mr. & Mrs Al. YELTON at Leiters, and was actively
engaged in various business pursuits at the time of his death.
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at the Methodist church
in Leiters. The exact hour for the service has not been set because it is not
known when the son from
Concerning the death of Ernest L. KILLEN, the Indianapolis Star of today has the
following:
The funeral of Ernest L. Killen,
a well-known insurance man of
Mr. Killen was born near
Noblesville, in
Dr. J. N. RANNELLS received a telegram announcing the death of
Dr. U. A. AGER, which occurred at his home in
For years Dr. Ager practiced medicine in the Perrysburg
neighborhood, and at one time was the partner of Alex RUH in running the BLUE
DRUG STORE in this city. Later he moved to
The funeral services will be conducted at
John Gardner BLACKBURN was born April 15, 1847, in
The remains were brought to
Thursday, September 8, 1910
The 5 months old son of Mr. & Mrs. Herman MILLER,
Relatives in this city received word this morning of the death
of Miss Ina FISHER, aged 18, of
Walter HILL of South Bend, and Elmer HILL of the state of
Friday, September 9, 1910
Little Bruce LeLoise MILLER, infant son of Herman and Grace
MILLER, born March 26, 1910, died September 8, 1910.
Saturday, September 19, 1910
Dr. W. H. HEWARD, the Grass Creek physician died at 11 o’clock
this morning after an illness of some duration. His case was a puzzle to the
medical fraternity, no less than ten physicians being in attendance at various
times, and many different opinions were held as to the disease from which Dr.
Heward suffered, the most prevalent opinion being that he had an abscess of the
brain.
Dr. Heward had been engaged in the practice of his profession
at Grass Creek for eighteen years and was a popular and prominent man in his
community. He was in the neighborhood of 50 years of age, and is survived by a
wife and two children.
The funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Monday, September 20, 1910
John L. OGLEBEY, formerly a well-known character of this city,
shot and instantly killed Frank KANOUSE at
After leaving
About this time Kanouse appeared on the scene and about ten
days ago the Oglebeys agreed to a separation. Almost immediately Kanouse and
Mrs. Oglebey disappeared, and the husband brooded over the affair and remarked
to friends in
In South Bend Oglebey was believed insane, even before the man
Kanouse came into his life. After he learned that Kanouse had become acquainted
with his wife his condition became more serious. He threatened to kill a man
and stole a revolver from a saloon on
Oglebey had terrorized residents of the west end section of
Both Mr. and Mrs. Oglebey are well known in this city, where
they have resided on and off for several years. Oglebey is 36 years old, is
well educated and came here from Tipton, where his father is a prominent
attorney. He was admitted to the bar, but an appetite for liquor kept him in
constant trouble. His record in police court here is longer than the moral law,
and he almost bankrupted his father by his numerous escapades. It is said that
his father paid out over $400 in a single week to meet worthless checks which
John issued. His last exploit was the operation of a “blind tiger” here, and
the sentence against him was suspended providing he would agree to permanently
shake the dust of
Mrs. Oglebey is 27 years of age and
Kanouse is about the same age as Oglebey, and posed in
Tuesday, September 13, 1910
The K. of P. death claim of $500 was paid today to the family
of Norman HOFFMAN of near
Wednesday, September 14, 1910
[no entries]
Thursday, September 15, 1910
Audrey Harry [HUNNESHAGEN], 8 year old son of Mr. & Mrs.
Harry HUNNESHAGEN of Kewanna, died this morning at 10 o’clock. He had been sick
for a week or ten days with a complication of diseases, but the direct cause of
his death was bronchial trouble. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at
2 o’clock at the Kewanna Methodist church, with burial there.
Friday, September 16, 1910
Rev. A. V. HOUSE, formerly of this city, died at his home in
Rev. House will be remembered by many of the city’s older
residents as having served four years as county treasurer and for a number of
years was pastor of
Two daughters, Lizzie [HOUSE], Germantown, and Mrs. Nellie
ANSTEL, Cambridge City, are left with the five sons, Ivan [HOUSE], Chicago; Lota
[HOUSE], Lafayette; Ora [HOUSE], Portland; Dean [HOUSE], Cambridge City, and
Vernon [HOUSE], and a large number of friends to mourn their loss.
The funeral was held at
John [HILL] and Marsh HILL and families and Ed. HILL of
Rochester and Mr. & Mrs. William WILSON and family of Ora, and Elmer HILL
of Washington, attended the funeral of Isaac HILL Saturday, and took dinner
with Mr. & Mrs. Albert YELTON, where Mr. Hill formerly made his home.
(Leiters item)
Saturday, September 17, 1910
Thomas MACKESAY, aged 68 years, one of the prominent farmers of
Grass Creek, is dead as the result of injuries received in a runaway accident
Friday morning at 11 o’clock.
Mr. Mackesay lived alone on his 260-acre farm, with the
exception of his farm hand, Grant SUTTON, and at the time of the accident was
hauling corn fodder to the barn. On his way from the field Mr. Mackesay drove
through his orchard and while among the trees the bridle on one of the horses
broke. This frithtened the team and the animals started on a run. As the wagon
passed under a tree a low-hanging limb struck the driver a hard blow in the
abdomen and the force of it knocked him out of the back end of the wagon. In
falling Mr. Mackesay alighted on his head and was at once rendered unconscious.
How long he lay there is not known, but immediately upon regaining
consciousness he began calling for help. It was about 6 o’clock when his farm
hand, Mr. Sutton, saw the team and wagon near the barn and becoming alarmed
started out to find his employer. Going toward the orchard he heard the faint
cries for help and was soon at Mackesay’s side. Although conscious when found
he was weak from loss of blood and could not stand nor scarcely speak. He was
removed to the house and under good care seemed to grow stronger but his
condition suddenly changed and he died at midnight, shortly after the priest
had left his house.
Thomas Mackesay was a resident of
The funeral will probably be held Monday at
Monday, September 18, 1910
Ivy HOUSE and family returned home to
Rudolph BRUNKE, aged 74, died Sunday morning at 6:45 o’clock,
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles BRANDT,
The body, accompanied by the Brandt family, was taken to
Tuesday, September 20, 1910
Mrs. Lydia COUGHENOUR, an aged resident of Leiters, died Sunday
morning, September 19, at 7:30, from a complication of diseases. Mrs.
Coughenour had been in failing health all summer and death came as a relief to
her sufferings. She was the wife of Joseph COUGHENOUR, deceased, and had been a
resident of Leiters practically all of her life. She leaves three children,
William [COUGHENOUR] and Mrs. John J. WAGONER, both living near Leiters, and
Charles [COUGHENOUR], whose present residence is unknown. There are also
fifteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Coughenour was nearly
79 years old, and was known and revered by the entire Leiters community. She
has been a member of the Reform church for a number of years, and the funeral
will be held today at the Bruce Lake Reform church at 10 o’clock, Rev. PLANTS
having charge of the services. Burial will be made in the
Henry [F.] DAY, a former well-known resident of the Green Oak
neighborhood, died Monday afternoon at his home in
Mr. Day leaves besides the wife [Ann DAY], seven children, John
[DAY] of Atlanta, Thomas [DAY], Illinois; Arthur [DAY] and Bliss [DAY], at
home; Albert [DAY] residing in Cass county, and Ed. [DAY], west of Rochester,
and Mrs. William COLEMAN of Fulton. Mr. Day was 74 years old, but up to the
time of his death had been active in the affairs of his farm life. He was a
member of McClung Post of this city.
The funeral will be held Wednesday at the United Brethren
church at
Wednesday, September 21, 1910 and Thursday, September
22, 1910
[no entries]
Friday, September 23, 1910
“When Mrs. William A. WERT, wife of
Mr. Wert is a cousin of Ira WERT of this city, who formerly
resided in Bluffton and knew most of those killed.
Is there a later will made by Thomas MACKESSY than that which
was filed by Attorney Henry STEISS in
According to the will as now probated, 1,900 is to be spent for
two monuments. A new altar for
The matter of looking after a later will was taken up Thursday
and a telephone message to Grass Creek elicited the information that there was
no other will there. It is related that the dead man’s brother often requested
Thomas to move off the farm and on last Friday was talking about the matter to
a friend in
Saturday, September 24, 1910
Noah CRAVEN, the veteran blacksmith of
Noah Craven was born in Morgan county,
On November 19, 1886, he was united in marriage with Leah J.
RICHARDS, who survives with nine children. The children are Mrs. Ella HORRIDGE,
Los Angeles, California; Mrs. Lillie SELLERS, Elkhart; Fred CRAVEN, South Bend;
Mrs. Elsie TREVEETT, Chicago; James A. CRAVEN, Stafford, Texas; Joseph CRAVEN,
Chapen, Illinois; Elmer CRAVEN, Meesick, Michigan; Noah L. CRAVEN, Colorado;
Mrs. Ruth WALLON, Los Angeles, California.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at
Monday, September 26, 1910
[no entries]
Tuesday, September 27, 1910
Mr. & Mrs. Fred CRAVEN and children of
Wednesday, September 28, 1910
Oliver CRAVEN of Meesick, Michigan, who arrived a day too late
to attend the funeral of his father, Noah CRAVEN, left this morning for a short
visit with friends in Roann.
Mrs. Chris HOOVER received a telegram from
Loring Arthur MOW, infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Charles MOW,
died this morning at 1 o’clock, following a short illness. The funeral will be
held Thursday morning at 11 o’clock at the Richland Center Methodist church,
Rev. SPENCE officiating. Burial will be made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery at
Friends in this city today received word of the death of
Earnest GRAEBER, which occurred Tuesday evening at his home in
Earnest Graeber was a son of Mr. & Mrs. Fred GRAEBER of
this city, and was around 32 years of age. He grew to manhood here and was
united in marriage in 1903 to Miss Sarah SWARTWOOD, and with his wife’s parents
removed to
The funeral services will be conducted Thursday at
Howard LORING and wife of
Thursday, September 29, 1910
“Prof. A. A. CAMPBELL of Leiters, formerly instructor of Latin,
later principal of the High school and afterwards city school superintendent,
was in the city today to attend the funeral of the late John M. WHITTENBERGER,
which occurred this morning at 10:30 o’clock,” says the
The news of the death of Mrs. Margaret COAKLEY reached
Mrs. Coakley was one of Rochester’s best known residents for
many years and when, several years ago, her eyesight failed and left her
totally blind, relatives and kind friends looked after her needs until she went
to the Old Folks’ Catholic home at Avilla, Indiana. While at that place she
suffered two strokes of paralysis, which resulted in her death.
Besides a son, Timothy COAKLEY of this city, she leaves a wide
circle of friends who deeply mourn their loss.
The body will arrive in
Prof. A. A. CAMPBELL of the Leiters High school received a
message from Peru Tuesday to come to Peru Wednesday to attend the funeral of
the High school professor at that place, who was a student of Prof. Campbell’s
while teaching in Peru. Therefore, school was closed at Leiters for Wednesday.
(Leiters item)
Edna LORING, aged 18 months, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Howard
LORING of
Leta FLANDING died Friday. She was the oldest daughter of
George FLANDING, whose wife died two weeks ago. Willard [FLANDING], the oldest
son, who attended college at
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