Finding Our Warrick County, IN Ancestors
Mrs. Sarah A. Farley, age 72 years, widow of Francis Marion Farley, died Thursday of last week at her home in Newburgh. She is survived by one son, Dan Farley, former coroner of this county, and a daughter, both of Newburgh. Funeral services were held Friday, followed by burial at the Chandler cemetery."
Miss Blanche Fay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fay, died at her home near Pelzer Friday afternoon after an illness of twelve weeks. She was 25 years, 7 months and 14 days old. She was converted when in her twelfth year and remained a faithful Christian until her death. She was a graduate of Oakland City college and was in her graduating year in the music department at the time of her death. She was also president of the Y.W.C.A. of Oakland City. She leaves surviving her a father and mother and many friends and relatives. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday at two p.m., Rev. D.P. Holt officiating. Interment at Maple Grove cemetery.
"Funeral services for Charles M. Fay, 79, who died Sunday at his home
near Pelzer, were held at the Barnett and Son Funeral Home at 3 o'clock
Thursday afternoon, the Rev. E.M. Couch officiating. Burial was in Maple
Grove cemetery.
Mr. Fay was a native of Warrick county and was born July 22, 1860, and
spent his entire life here. He was a retired farmer and was familiarly
known as Uncle Charles.
He was converted at Pleasant Chapel Methodist church where he had been a
member of many years.
He was united in marriage to Miss Alice Shaul, also of this county, and
to them two children were born, both having preceded him in death while
very young.
He is survived by his widow, Alice; a brother, Morton, a sister, Mrs.
Kittie Henning, of this city; two nephews, Billy Henning and James Fay,
of this city; six nieces, Thelma Fay and Mrs. Mabel Hauselmire of this
city; Mrs. Minerva Schweikhard, Mrs. Hallie Hale and Mrs. Lillie Baker
of Evansville. Mrs. Myrtle Morgan of Dayton, O."
Martin Luther Fay, 86, one of the oldest residents of Boonville, died Saturday morning at 9:45 at him home, 401 South Fourth street. Gangrene of the foot and the infirmities of age caused his death. Mr. Fay was a retired merchant and a man of high standing. He leaves a wife, three sons and one daughter. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon from the house, with Rev. G.W. Holmes in charge.
Mrs. Martin Luther Fay, 71, died Saturday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ivan Henning. Death came just a week after that of her husband and was hastened by his end. The funeral was held from the house Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. G.W. Holmes in charge. Interment was in Maple Grove cemetery. Mrs. Fay is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ivan Henning, three stepsons, Morton Fay, Charles Fay of this place and Gene Fay of Evansville, and one grandson, Billy Henning.
Mrs. Kate Ferguson, age 70 years, wife of William Ferguson, a civil war veteran, died Wednesday evening at the home of her son-in-law, Marion Lee, on South Third street. She leaves three children - Mrs. Frank Smith, city; Mrs. Alma Wood, Evansville and Mrs. Lee; one sister, Mrs. Lucy Simpson, of Chrisney; six grandchildren and one great-grandson. Private funeral service at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Lee home. Interment at Maple Grove cemetery. Friends desiring to view the remains may do so between the hours of ten and twelve Friday.
Source: Crawfordsville (Montgomery County, Indiana) Review newspaper, July 30, 1918 p 7
Boonville, Ind July 29 – Because she was worried regarding the welfare of her brother who is now in France, Miss Anna Fillman, 24, who resided near here, committed suicide by drowning herself in a well. She left no word regarding the cause of her act, but it is known that she has been distracted since she learned that her brother is overseas.
Note: Buried Plainview Memorial Cemetery, Boonville 1894-1918 daughter of Charles and E. Fillman
Wm. Fisher died Tuesday afternoon at his residence in Boon township, from the dread disease consumption. Mr. F. was well known in this vicinity, and many are the friends and relatives mourn their loss. The funeral services took place Wednesday afternoon at Mt. Gilead Church south of town, and the remains were interred at the church graveyard.
Mrs. Eliza Flick, 89, died at 4:20 o'clock Friday afternoon at the home of a daughter, Mrs. W.W. Harris in Garden City. Surviving besides the daughter are another daughter, Mrs. Herman Schweiger of Evansville; two sons, O.W. Flick of Mt. Vernon, Ill. and M.C. Flick of Boonville; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
The body was taken to Enfield, Ill., Friday night for funeral services and burial Sunday.
Lot H. Fleming, age 80 years, died at one o'clock Wednesday morning at his home in Evansville. Mr. Fleming had been in ill health for a number of years and on Thursday of last week he suffered a third paralytic stroke, from which he never rallied. He was well known in Boonville, having been a former resident here, where he was for many years engineer at the Elkhorn Mills. He was a Civil war veteran and was a member of Hebron I.O.O.F. lodge, also of the Masonic order of this city. Surviving are his widow, two sons, Fred and Charles of this city, and two daughters, Mrs. Chris Lohman and Miss Sarah Fleming, of Fort Wayne, also fifteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body was brought to Boonville Thursday afternoon and taken to the First Baptist church, where funeral services were held at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Edw. Barrett of Evansville officiated. Burial was at Maple Grove cemetery.
Mrs. Catherine Fuchs, 79, mother of Charles and Theodore Fuchs of Boonville, died Sunday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Schuessler of Evansville. The funeral was held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. John's Evangelical chapel, two miles east of Boonville, with interment in the church cemetery.
She leaves four daughters, Mrs. Matilda Schwieg, Mrs. Anna Hentz, Miss Minnie Fuchs and Mrs. Elizabeth Schuessler and five sons, Otto, Julius, Theodore, Rheinhardt and Charles. Twenty seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren survive her.
Elmer Owen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Fuquay, of Chandler, was born Jan. 8 and died Feb. 8. The funeral was held Tuesday, Feb. 9 at the home. Rev. John McLane conducting the services.
Harry Fuquay, age 17 years, who was injured Tuesday while working in the Shaw mine north of town, died
Wedneday afternoon at 2 o'clock at St. Mary's hospital in Evansville after an operation on his fractured skull.
Fuquay was a driver and in some way his head was crushed by a falling car. He had been home from the army only a
short time and had worked at the mine only a few weeks. The remains were brought to Boonville and taken to the
home of his mother, Mrs. Jack Eck, on Poplar street, where funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. Burial
at Maple Grove cemetery.
Simon Folsom, aged 52, died at his home in Tennyson, Wednesday morning. The funeral services were held at the Mt. Gilead church at 10 o'clock, Thursday morning, followed by interment in the church cemetery.
Leo Forler, 47, World War veteran whose home was seven miles south of Boonville, died at 1 o'clock Sunday
morning of a ruptured appendix after an emergency operation at Welborn-Walker hospital in Evansville. He had
been ill only a few days.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Amanda Forler; a brother, Gerald; and two sisters, Mrs. Clara Schmitt and Mrs
Agnes Hartz, all of Newburgh.
Funeral services were held at 8:30 o'clock Wednesday morning at St. Rupert's Catholic Church, at Red Brush, that
was far too small to accommodate the Legionnaires and many other friends who attended. Rev. Joseph F. Schaefer,
rector of the church, officiated.
The American Legion, Post No. 200, were in charge at the church cemetery, where the body was interred.
The deceased was a well-known farmer and was highly respected by all who knew him.
The death of Mrs. Henry Foster occurred early Wednesday morning at the family home on north Third street. She had been a sufferer from disease for many months and her demise was not unexpected. The funeral will occur this afternoon at two o'clock from the late home. A service will be held at the house by Rev. E.M. Critchfield and the burial will take place at the old cemetery in the northwestern part of the city. The deceased was a devout member of the General Baptist church for many years. She was the mother of two children, Mrs. Claude Critchfield and Raymond Foster, both of this city. The husband and children have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.
Eugene Freels died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Erick Lyons, here, Saturday morning. Funeral services and burial in Spottsville, KY., Monday afternoon.
Elial Carl Fuquay, formerly of this county, died at Evansville Saturday following a brief illness of pneumonia. He was thirty-eight years old. He leaves a wife and four children, a mother, several sisters and a brother, 1st Lieut. Claude Fuquay, Camp Pike, Little Rock, Ark. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at Evansville.
ANOTHER VETERAN - Elial C. Fuquay Dies at His Home in This City in His Sixty-Eighth Year - Elial Castle
Fuquay died at the family residence in this city at 6:15 o'clock a.m. Saturday, April 25, at the age of 67
years, 7 months and 5 days.
The funeral took place Monday afternoon. A service was held at the late home of the deceased, conducted by Rev.
H.G. McVicker of the First Presbyterian church, followed by interment at the Ellis cemetery. Music was furnished
by Mrs. McVicker, Mrs. Lamar, Mrs. Koegel and Mrs. Ida and Ruth Trimble. The pallbearers were Dr. T.J. Lamar,
Messrs. Robert Hudson, J.E. Webb, James Tweedy, Eph Rowe and John Loge.
Mr. Fuquay was born September 20, 1846, in Warrick county, and spent the early years of his life on his father's
farm. On the 7th of May, 1864, at the age of 17 years, he enlisted in the 136th regiment of Indiana Volunteers,
serving in Co. I until the close of the war, when he received his honorable discharge.
December 24, 1867, he was united in marriage to Louisa E. Hawkins by the Rev. F. Hutchinson. To this union were
born ten children, five of whom survive. In early winter, in the quiet of his home, he professed faith in Christ
and during his illness he frequently expressed himself as being perfectly satisfied and ready to enter the great
beyond. Surviving him are his wife and five children, viz: Carl, of Evansville; Mrs. Minnie Lenn of Chandler;
Claude and Fanny of San Antonio, Tex., and Miss Goldie, who resides at home. All were able to attend him during
his last illness. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Zeralda Holder, of Paradise; one brother, Ira B. of near
Chandler, and twelve grandchildren. Besides these there are a host of relatives and friends.
The Fuquay family came to this city from their home near Paradise in 1903, Mr. Fuquay entering the milling
business. Later he conducted a grocery store, retiring there on account of ill health about a year ago.
Funeral services for Joe Fuquay, age 43 years, whose death, due to tuberculosis, occurred last week in his tent on south Third street, where he had been living during the summer months, were held Thursday afternoon of last week at the Billups & Werry undertaking establishment. Rev. Eugene Melvin, pastor of the Nazarene church, officiated. Burial at the Baker cemetery.
Stephen Fuquay, aged 59 years, died at his home near Johnsville, Thursday morning at 5:00 o'clock. Mr. Fuquay's home was destroyed by fire last December and he was building a new house and worked on it Wednesday. He was a sufferer from stomach trouble and died from a severe stomach colic that came on during the night.
KILLED AT ST. LOUIS - The body of Charles A. Fuller, who was struck by a train and killed in a railroad yard at St. Louis last Saturday, was brought to Boonville Tuesday morning by his brother, H.M. Fuller, and the deceased's daughter, Miss Bess Fuller, who went to St. Louis for that purpose. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon. A service was conducted at the late home of the deceased on north First street by Rev. Dr. E.. Robertson at 2:30 o'clock. The Woodmen of the World then took charge of the service and conveyed the remains to Maple Grove cemetery, where they were interred in accordance with the ritual of the order. Charles A. Fuller was a native of this county and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Fuller, both deceased. He was born July 7, 1865. He married Miss Lena Lillich in August, 1891, and two children were born of the union, Misses Marie and Bess Fuller, who with the mother survive. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. J.G. Roth of South Bend, Ind., and three brothers, Dr. John H., of Wichita, Kan.; Benoni S., of Detroit, Mich., and Hilbert M., of this city.
W.W. FULLER DEAD - Death Comes as Relief to Long Period of Suffering
W.W. Fuller, a well known citizen of Boonville died Friday evening as the result of a complication of ailments.
The body was taken to Shelbyville, the former home of his wife, Sunday morning for burial. William Wilson
Fuller, son of Isham and Agnes Wilson, was born in Warrick county, July 29th, 1855. He was educated in the
public schools and Indiana University. He married Miss Minnie Parrish in 1890. To this union, two children were
born, William Parrish and Virginia, who with their mother, a sister and half brother are left. Three times he
was elected superintendent of Warrick county schools. He resigned in his third term to give his time and
attention to historical publications, of which he was the author. In late years he engaged in the real estate
and insurance business. For years he lived in Boonville. He was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity and a
thirty-second degree Mason. In early life his parents had him baptised in the Roman Catholic church, but he did
not hold to the tenets of that church. Often he attended protestant churches and contributed of his means to
their support. After a long period of suffering, and at the last intense pain, he went away in the evening of
May 3rd, 1912. A brief service was conducted in the family residence Sunday morning, May 5th, by Rev. D.P. Holt
of the Main street Methodist Episcopal church, after which the body was escorted to Shelbyville, Ind., by a
guard of Masons, where the funeral was held on Monday, the 6th. He will be missed by a large circle of friends.
Mrs. Flora Webb Gammon, 55, of Cynthiana, died at the Welborn-Walker hospital, Evansville, Thursday of last week, following a major operation. Her husband, Jordan Gammon, is a native of Warrick county, having been born and reared in Hart township. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, three sisters and three brothers.
Argyle T. Gardner, age 45 years, died at his home in Canada Dec. 28, 1928. He was the son of Samuel and Dorotha Gardner. He was born Mar. 14, 1883, in Warrick county, Ind. He was converted and joined the M.E. church in early life and was well thought of by his neighbors and many friends.
Several years ago he went to Canada, where he was married a few years
later to Miss Lizzie Bills, to which union four children were born. He
leaves his wife and four daughters, Dorotha, Edna, Iona and Greta of
Canada; also his aged father, Samuel Gardner of Boonville; three
brothers, Herbert of Michigan, Claude and Emmett of Boonville, and a
sister, Mrs. Homer McConnell of Boonville, besides many friends.
Burial was in Canada.
Arthur I. Gardner, 61, of R. R. 3, Newburgh, died at Deaconess
hospital Thursday evening.
Mr. Gardner was a member of Zion Evangelical and Reformed church in
Newburgh. He had been a farmer on Outer Slaughter Avenue for most of his
life and was a native of Warrick county.
Survivors are; wife, Mary L.; son, Norman, of Newburgh; brothers, Theodore, Jake and Everett, of Evansville, and Unie of Newburgh; sisters, Mrs. Mary E. Sprengel, of Chandler, and Mrs. Lula M. Forston, of Newburgh, and one grandson.
Funeral services were held Sunday at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church in Newburgh. Rev. John M. Hille officiated, with burial in Rose Hill cemetery.
VICTIM OF AUTO ACCIDENT
Miss Bessie Gardner, who for about six months had been employed in the Fochtman Department store, was instantly killed Sunday afternoon at East Jordan, when an automobile in which she was riding upset, crushing her head beneath the running board.
The accident happened about 2:30 o'clock and Petoskey people learned of it when Representative H. I. MacMillan, of Charlevoix county, called friends here by phone to offer his assistance in caring for the dead girl.
Miss Gardner had gone to that village with Oscar Sweenor, the latter
taking a Studebaker car owned by Sheriff Robbins of Boyue Falls, there
for demonstrating purposes. They left Petoskey early Sunday forenoon
and, after taking dinner in that village took Mrs. Newsome, who owns and
conducts the Russell house in East Jordan, and her daughter and a young
man friend for a ride about the village for the purpose of showing Mrs.
Newsome the car, the latter being in the market for an automobile. In
making a turn in the southeast part of the village, the car slued and
upset, turning over twice. Miss Gardner was killed outright and the
other occupants were bruised and cut but not fatally injured. Mrs.
Newsome suffered a broken rib.
Miss Gardner came to Bay View early in June last year from her home in
Boonville, Ind., for her health. She remained there throughout the
summer and last fall secured a position in the shoe department at
Fochtman's. During her stay in Petoskey, she made her home with Mr. and
Mrs. Merritt Bechtel, 819 Madison street, and had made hundreds of
friends. The shock of her sudden death was a terrible one to her friends
here.
The body will be shipped to the home of her father and sister in Boonville, Ind.
The remains of Miss Gardner arrived here Thursday morning and were taken to the home of her sister, Mrs. Homer McConnel, on North Second street. Funeral services were held Thursday at the Main street Methodist church, the Rev. D. P. Holt officiating. The remains were taken to Newburg for interment in Rose Hill cemetery.
God in his devine wisdom saw fit to again visit the home of Samuel Gardner and take from it a wife and mother. Mrs. Gardner has been a sufferer for some time, but confined to her bed only a few days. Mrs. Dorthia Gardner departed this life Friday, Sept. 27, and the funeral took place Sunday, Sept. 29. The services were held at Union church conducted by Rev. McAdoo, of Newburgh. Interment took place at Rose Hill cemetery. She leaves a husband, six children and a brother.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Gardner, age 76 years, whose death occurred at the home of her niece, Mrs. W.T. Rudy, at Evansville Sunday evening, were held Monday at Evansville. The body was taken to Newburgh for burial.
Eveline Gardner was the youngest daughter of Wm. and Frances Gardner. She was born in Ohio township, Warrick County, Ind., November 29, 1839.
Last rites for Homer Allen Gardner, 89, of Newburgh, who died at 3 a.m. Monday in St. Mary's hospital were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the residence, with Rev. W. A. Skelton and Rev. Erwin Florin officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Henrietta Curtis, of Newburgh; three sons, Carl, Roy and Irvin, all of Newburgh; two sisters, Miss Melissa Gardner and Mrs. Etta Hewins, both of Boonville; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
NEWBURGH MAN DIES AFTER BEING STRUCK BY MACHINE
Mitt West, 42, colored man of Newburgh, was the driver of the hit-and-run automobile that fatally injured John Gardner, 63, of Newburgh, Sunday night.
West is held in the Warrick county jail at Boonville. He will be charged with involuntary manslaughter, Leslie H. Hendrickson, Warrick county prosecutor, said.
Gardner was struck as he was walking along he state highway just west of Newburgh early Sunday night. He died in St. Mary's hospital at Evansville three hours later.
West, arrested at his home, attempted to resist Patrolmen Lester Brown and Aleck Stern when they called to question him in their investigation of the accident. Asked about an accident the officers said they had been told he had Sunday night, West reached for his hip pocket as if for a gun. Search of West's person revealed an unloaded pistol, the officers said.
The state officers also arrested Finus Lynch, 27, another Newburgh colored man, who made a statement naming West as the driver of the automobile which struck Gardner.
Surviving Gardner, are two sons, Matthew and John; two daughters, Mrs. Bernard Barclay of Newburgh and Mrs. Ruby Hedges of Boonville; two sisters, Mrs. George Lowrance of Newburgh and Mrs. Ella Allen of Chandler; a brother, Henry, of Evansville, and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in Newburgh at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, with the Rev. W. Amis officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery.
Mr. Luke Gardner, who has been a patient sufferer from cancer, died at his home Sunday morning. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Cockrum at Townsend church, of which Mr. Gardner was a member. Interment took place at Rose Hill cemetery. We extend to the family our heartfelt sympathy in this sad bereavement.
Mary Elizabeth Gardner, daughter of August and Francis Pepmiller was born in Newburgh, January 18, 1864 and departed this life February 21, 1927. Age 63 years one month and 3 days.
She was married to Homer Allen Gardner September 28, 1881. To this
union seven children were born, two dying in infancy. Surviving are her
husband and five children, namely: Mrs. Cora Feldman of St. Louis, Mrs.
Henrietta Curtis, Carl, Ervin and Roy Gardner of Newburgh, ten
grandchildren and many friends.
She was a devoted wife, a loving mother and a kind neighbor; her love
for humanity being manifested by her many acts of kindness, always ready
to help some one in need. She was a member of the Woodmen Circle and of
the Presbyterian Ladies' Aid; also of the Rebekah Lodge.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon with burial at Rose Hill cemetery, Newburgh. Rev. Homer L. Humke conducted the services.
Master Union Gardner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gardner, died Thursday at Walker's sanitarium, having undergone an operation for appendicitis. Funeral services were held at the German Evangelical church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. F. C. Sweinfurth. Interment at Rose Hill. Union was the eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Gardner and was of bright temperament and made friends with and was a joy to all. He was eleven years of age. The entire community was shocked at his untimely end.
Melissa Gardner, 87, died at the Tindall nursing home, Evansville,
last Wednesday.
She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Etta Hewins, Boonville, and many
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Meyer funeral home
with Rev. Wallace, pastor of the Newburgh Methodist church officiating.
Burial was in the Rose Hill cemetery.
Mrs. John Gardner, 56, of Newburgh, died Sunday afternoon at the home of her sister, Mrs. Geo. Pursley, of this place, where she had come to attend the funeral of her father, Matthew Wright, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Gardner suffered a stroke of apoplexy at noon.
She is survived by two sons, John of Evansville and Matthew of Newburgh, and two daughters, Mrs. Ruby Hedges of Boonville and Myrtle Barclay of St. Louis.
Her body was removed to the home at Newburgh Monday evening. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at Townsend church, with burial at Rose Hill cemetery, Newburgh.
Julia Frances Brown, daughter of Benjamin and Nancy Brown, was born near Bowling Green, Ky., Feb. 2, 1834, and departed this life Nov. 11, 1927, aged 93 years, 9 months and 9 days.
She was married to Wm. H. Gardner March 22, 1856. To this union were born ten children. Her husband and two sons preceded her in death. Surviving are eight children: Samuel and Thomas Gardner of Boonville, Homer Gardner of Newburgh, Emma Derrington of Evansville, Malissa Gardner, Lena Siegel, Orra Hewins and Etta Hewins of Boonville; also 28 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren,4 great-great grandchildren and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Phoebe Alexander, also a host of friends.
The funeral was held at Union church, as she had previously requsted,
Sunday at 10:30. Rev. May, one of her former pastors, and Rev. Warner
officiated. She was beautifully laid away in white, which bespoke the
purity of her life. The pall-bearers were six of her grandsons.
Interment was at the Newburgh cemetery.
At the age of twelve the deceased gave her life to the keeping of her
Heavenly Father and united with the General Baptist Church. After her
marriage, she united with the Union M. E. church, of which she remained
a member until her death.
Royal G. Gardner died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. George W. Crawford, at Newburgh, on December 16, 1898, aged 72 years and 20 days.
Mr. Gardner had been in poor health for some time and was not
expected to live very long.
For many years he has been a prominent and leading citizen of Ohio
township, highly respected by all who knew him for his fair dealing, his
high standing as a moral citizen and his true Christian conduct. He was
a brother of Mrs. John Thornburgh, of Boonville.
The bereaved family have the sympathy of a large circle of friends and acquaintances in their loss of good a father and a kind and Christian brother.
Samuel S. Gardner, 84, died at 6:30 o'clock Thursday following a
stroke at 3 o'clock.
Surviving are; three sons, Charles of Grand Rapids, Mich., Robert E. of
Indianapolis, and Claude of Boonville; a daughter, Mrs. Emma McConnell
of Boonville; two sisters, Miss Milessa Gardner of Evansville and Mrs.
Eddie Hewins of Boonville; a brother, Homer, of Newburgh; 16
grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Services were held at Barnett and Son funeral home Sunday, May 10, 1942 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Harold E. Underwood, officiating. Enterment in Rose Hill cemetery, Newburgh, Indiana.
The death of Mrs. Stella Gardner, aged 31 years, wife of Robert Gardner, occurred Saturday at her home two miles south of Chandler. The funeral services were held at 10 o'clock Monday morning at the home, followed by interment in Center cemetery. A baby three days old preceded the mother and was buried Friday morning.
Funeral services for William F. Gardner, who died Friday morning at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Gardner, six miles east of Boonville, were held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at Ebenezer M.E. Church with Rev. Charles Tyler officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove cemetery.
Besides his parents, he leaves his grandfather, Sam Gardner, and many
other relatives and friends.
William F. Gardner was born February 18, 1915 and died July 2, 1937, at
the age of 22 years, 4 months and fourteen days.
William was a promising young man and made many friends.
He was converted at the age of 9 years and took great interest in Sunday School and lived a true Christian life.
William H. Gardner, a former resident and farmer near Burris school-house in Ohio township for many years, died at Gulfport, Miss., Tuesday of last week. His body arrived in Newburgh Thursday night and was taken to the home of his son, Unie Gardner where the funeral was held at 10 a.m. Saturday. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Frank Springer, Newburgh; Mrs. Lula Forston, Evansville; and five sons; Unie and Arthur of Newburgh and Jake, Theodore and Everett of Evansville. Burial was at Rose Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Matilda F. Gentry died at her home in Boonville after a week's illness of pneumonia, Sunday, May 18, 1902, at 9 o'clock p.m., aged 60 years and 5 days. Interment at Log Creek cemetery, Pike county on Tuesday, Rev. James Hopper officiating. She left surviving, her husband, William F. Gentry and the following children: Calvin O. McCleland of Oklahoma, Mrs. Charles Schwinn, Louis C. Gentry and Surilda Gentry of Boonville.
Tyrus T. Gentry, 39, died at 11 p.m. last week Wednesday at his home dear Dickeyville in Owen township. Funeral services and burial were at Freedom at 10 o'clock Saturday morning. He was a prominent farmer, the son of Buck Gentry, and leaves three children.
W. Frank Gentry was born in Warrick county, near Crowville, Dec. 23, 1847, and died Jan. 14, 1915, at the age of 67 years and 11 days. June 14, 1868, he married Matilda Burris, who preceded him in death on May 18, 1902. To this union were born five children, three of whom preceded him in death, the two living being Louis C. and Serilda. He also leaves two step-children, Susan Schwinn of Boonville and Cal Clelland, of Whittier, Cal. About fifteen years ago he was converted at a revival meeting at Shiloh church. He had been ailing with stomach trouble for several years, but never gave up to take to his bed until a few days before his death, when he gradually grew worse.
Mrs. Imogene Gillison, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Wheeler of north Boonville, died Dec. 31, 1917, at St.
Louis, Mo. The body was brought back Jan. 1 to her mother's for burial. The funeral was held Thursday at the
home of her mother. She leaves three sisters, 3 brothers, a mother and many friends. Her age was 22 years, 10
months and 8 days. The remains were brought home by her sister, Mrs. E.H. Knickerbocker, of St. Louis, and
cousin, Mrs. Sarah Greenwood, of East St. Louis, Ill.
Gillison, Imogene
January 11, 1918 Boonville Standard - Eby News
Imogene Wheeler was born in Warrick county, and died Dec. 31, 1917, aged 22 years, 10 months and 8 days. She was
the youngest daughter of James and Rachel Wheeler. Early in life she professed a hope in Christ and united with
the United Brethren church at Eby. She was united in marriage to Ford Gillison in November 1912. Two children
preceded her in death. After weeks of intense suffering, yet with great hopes of a speedy recovery, the death
angel suddenly called her. She died in St. Louis, where she had been some time and the remains were brought here
New Year's day. She leaves a mother, three sisters, three brothers and many friends. Funeral services were
conducted at the home by Rev. Schocke and interment was at Morrison cemetery.
Margaret M. Ward was born Feb. 16, 1837, in Muhlenburg county, Ky., and died Feb. 19, 1914. She was the daughter of Farlem and Francis Ward and was of a family of seven children. Her brother, Captain William Ward, and two sisters, Mrs. Priscilla A. Woods and Mrs. Hester McBride, preceded her to the grave. She married James S. Miller and to this union were born seven childern. The two oldest died while infants. Mr. Miller died Nov. 26, 1870. She leaves three sisters, Mrs. George Kinder and Mrs. Fanny Arnd, both of Oakland City, and Mrs. Jennie Penrod, of Oklahoma; five children, Charles K. Miller, of Kentucky, where she died, George and Ulysses Miller, and Mrs. Mary J. Miller, all of Evansville; Mrs. Nancy E. Mottley of near Chandler; also 31 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She lived with her daughter, Mrs. Mottley, most of the time till about a year ago, then last summer went to Kentucky and lived with her son, Charles. She was married to Samuel Gladding Nov. 19, 1891. He died Sept. 3, 1908.
Mrs. Agnes Day Goad, 70, widow of the late Alva J. Goad, died at her
home on North Third street on Thursday of last week, her death being
caused by pneumonia. She had been sick for several days, and while her
death had been expected, it nevertheless came as a severe blow to her
loved ones.
Mrs. Goad's husband passed away in 1916. She was born and reared in
Warrick County and spent her entire life here. She was a consistent
member of the Main Street Methodist Episcopal church and was beloved by
all who knew her. She is survived by two sons and four daughters. They
are: Stephen and Howard Goad, Mrs. Charles Newby, Mrs. Charles Fleming,
Mrs. Albert Johnson and Mrs. John Hart, all of Boonville. They have the
sincere sympathy of their many friends in the death of their dear
mother.
Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon. These services
were brief. The body was then taken to the Freedom Church where longer
services were held, these being in charge of Rev. W. E. Brown, pastor of
the Main Street Methodist Episcopal church, who spoke of the useful life
of the deceased and said that her life had been spent in good deeds and
acts of love and that she would be greatly missed in her church work, as
well as in all other walks of life. The services were largely attended
and most impressive. A quartet sang. The quartet was composed of Mr. and
Mrs. William J. Veeck, Miss Hazel Rudolph and Pearl Brown. Burial was in
the Freedom church cemetery. Many beautiful flowers were sent, which
represented the love and affection of their senders. Her grave was
covered with flowers and she was left in her new made home to await the
call of the angels. A good woman has passed away and her many acts of
kindness and love will linger long on earth.
"Amos J. Goad died at his home in this city April 12, aged 71 years,
10 months and 6 days. He was born June 6, 1847, near Boonville, and
lived his entire life in Warrick county. He was married to Margaret Goad
in October, 1871. To this union were born eight children, of whom one
daughter preceded him to the grave. He is survived by his wife, seven
children, seven grandchildren and two sisters. The living children are
Misses Lizzie and Josie, Mrs. P. E. Wilson, of Boonville; Mrs. Lon
Deweese of Evansville, Commodore of Boonville; J. L. and B. M. of
Norfolk, Va. The sisters are Mrs. W. G. France and Mrs. R. L. Barclay of
near Boonville. Eight brothers and one sister preceded him to the grave.
He had been failing in health several years and had been confined to his
bed for six weeks with a complication of diseases. He bore his suffering
patiently and often expressed himself as being ready to die.
Funeral services were held at the late residence on Tuesday at 3 o'clock
p.m., burial taking place at Maple Grove cemetery, Rev. J. D. Bretz
officiating.
The following out-of-town relatives and friends were here to attend the
funeral: Rev. J. D. Bretz, John Betz of Jasper, Hooker and Gurley Goad,
Ed Durham and wife, Oscar Keller and wife, Elmer Barclay, Raymond and
Ruth McCutchan, Mrs. Jesse Goad, Mrs. Sant Wilkinson, Mrs. Anna Hart,
Mr. and Mrs. Lon Deweese, all of Evansville; U.G. Ferguson, Mrs. Charles
Thompson, Mrs. Dora Wheeler, Mrs. Hulfish, Misses Lizzie and Marie Goad,
all of Owensville; J. L. Goad and B. M. Goad and son, Lloyd, of Norfolk,
Va.
"Died, April 1st, 1879, at her residence, about five miles north of Boonville, Mrs. Clemintine Goad, widow of Andrew Goad, deceased, aged 66years. She was buried at Wesley Chapel cemetery April 2d. Mrs. Goad leaves ten children, all grown. Two, a son and a daughter, have preceded her to the world beyond the grave."
Mrs. Docia Goad, age 48 years, died Monday afternoon at 5:45 o'clock at her home five miles north of Boonville. She is survived by nine children: William, Peter, George M., Travis, Levi, Misses Ida and Rebecca, and Mrs. Eli Boardman of this place and James of Evansville. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Revs. Smith and Holmes officiated. Burial at Freedom cemetery.
Gustoff Georges, age 84 years, passed away Saturday evening at the home of his son, Will Georges, after a lingering illness. Beside the son, Will, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. John Breckwinkle, of near Buckskin. Funeral services were held at this place at 1:30 Monday afternoon.
August Gordner, age 59 years, died at 11:45 o'clock Monday night at the Hayden hospital in Evansville, where he had been taken the day previous. The end came after a two weeks' illness, which was serious from the beginning.
He was well known in Boonville, where he was born and spent his entire life. He was the sixth of seven sons of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gordner, Sr., both of whom passed to the beyond many years ago. In 1894 he was married to Miss Kate Hebner of this city, who preceded him in death five years.
The deceased was a big hearted, happy, jovial man and a lover of children. He took special delight in administering to the needy boys and girls and did much for charity in various ways. Surviving are three brothers, John Gordner of Evansville, and Louis and Rudolph of this city, also four nephews and three nieces.
Funeral services were held at two o'clock Thursday afternoon at the home of a brother, Rudolph Gordner, on N. Third street, with Rev. H.H. Bierbaum of St. John's church officiating. The body was laid beside that of his wife at Maple Grove cemetery. The bearers were H.J. Maurer, Chas. Powell, Ed Shriver, Herbert Gray, Frank Taylor and E.C. Pelzer.
Mrs. Catherine Gordner, wife of August Gordner, one of Boonville's best known businessmen, died at an early hour Saturday morning after a long illness. Mrs. Gordner was well respected by a large circle of acquaintances. She is survived by her husband, her mother, Mrs. Mary Hebner; a sister, Mrs. Dena Pierce, and a brother, Charles Hebner, all of this city.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the home. Rev. August Doellefeld of St. John's church conducting. Burial at Maple Grove cemetery. The bearers were William F. Weyerbacher, John P. Weyerbacher, George Weyerbacher, Claude Koutz, Will Koutz and Nehl Koutz.
Mrs. Gordner was a patient sufferer through her prolonged illness. She had every attention and ministrations a devoted husband could define.
Mrs. Catherine Gordner, wife of Charles Gordner, Jr., died at her home, corner of First and Locust sts., in Boonville, Indiana, on Sunday, May 12, 1912, at 2:35 a.m., aged 59 years, 11 months and 13 days. The funeral services were held at the late residence, Tuesday, at 9:30 a.m., Rev. J.D. Bretz officiating. Burial at Maple Grove cemetery.
The deceased was born in Warrick county, May 29, 1852, and was united in marriage with Jacob Franz in 1875, he departing this life in 1886. She united in marriage with Charles Gordner, Jr., in 1893 and died May 12, 1912. She left surviving her husband, Charles Gordner, Jr., three sons, John, Ben and Andy Franz, an aged mother, one sister, six brothers and many other relatives and friends to mourn her death.
She was a faithful member of St. John's Evangelical church and a member of the Ladies' Aid Society of said church. She was a good neighbor. a kind mother and a true and loving wife.
AGED GERMAN GONE - Charles Gordner, Well Known Citizen, Passes Away after Long Life of Usefulness
At seven o'clock Wednesday evening, Charles Philip Gordner, one of the widest known German residents of the city, died in his eighty-sixth year at the home of his son, Rudolph Gordner, on North Third street. He had been an invalid for nearly two years, the greater portion of the time having been confined to his home. He had always made his home with his daughter, Miss Julia Gordner, who looked after his material wants.
The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon. A service will be held at his son's home at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. Henry Maag, following which interment will be had at Maple Grove cemetery.
Charles Philip Gordner was born in Birkenfeld, Oldenburg, Germany, January 17, 1830. He married Miss Julia Eppinghaus in 1853 and two years later the couple, with a little son, came to this country, locating in Evansville, where Mr. Gordner was employed for several years in the machine shop of the late William Heilman, for whom Mr. Gordner always evinced the greatest respect and consideration. Just prior to the civil war the Gordners came to Boonville and Mr. Gordner established himself as a blacksmith and wagonmaker. He was very successful and later added an agricultural implement agency to his business.
Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Gordner, seven of whom are living, as follows: Charles, William, John, Louis, Miss Julia, Gus and Rudolph. William and John live in Evansville and the other children are citizens of Boonville. In addition to the above, Mr. Gordner leaves a sister in Germany, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Mr. Gordner was a true type of those rugged, honest and hardworking German citizens who came to this country before the civil war and by their energy and attentiveness to business helped to build up the country and at the same time succeeded in amassing a fair share of the world's wealth for themselves and families.
CHARLES GORDNER, JR. - One of Boonville's Leading Citizens and Business Men Passes Away
Charles Gordner, Jr., aged 62 years, 4 months and 29 days, died at the home of his sister, Miss Julia Gordner, on north Third street, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, after a lingering illness. He had been in poor health for the past two years and in a critical condition since March. Since July he had made his home with his sister, who gave him great care and attention.
Charles Gordner, Jr., was born in Berkenfeld, Oldenburg, Germany, July 29, 1853, and was the eldest son of Charles and Juliana Gordner. He, together with his parents, came to the United States in 1855 and located in Boonville, Warrick county, Ind. At the age of fourteen years he was confirmed at the Evangelical church. In 1898 he was married to Katherine Franz, who departed this life in May, 1912.
He was one of Boonville's best citizens and business men. For fifteen years he was proprietor of the St. Charles hotel in this city and also conducted a livery stable on west Main street, besides being engaged extensively in farming. Mr. Gordner was a member of Boonville Lodge No. 64, Knights of Pythias.
The deceased leaves one sister, Miss Julia Gordner; five brothers, Louis, Gus and Rudolph of this place and John and William of Evansville; three step-sons, John, Ben and Andy Franz, besides a host of friends.
The funeral services were held Thursday at two p.m. at the home of Miss Julia Gordner, Rev. Henry Maag officiating. Burial took place at Maple Grove cemetery.
The death of Miss Julia Gordner occurred Sunday afternoon at five o'clock at the home of her brother, Rudolph Gordner, two miles west of Boonville. Death was due to a complication of diseases from which she had suffered many weeks. She is suvived by five brothers, Will and John of Evansville, Louis, Gus and Rudolph of this place. Her remains were taken to her home on N. Third street, where funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. H.G. McCool of the Hemenway Memorial Presbyterian church, of which Miss Gordner was a member. The pall bearers were Judge Marshall, R. Tweedy, James Wilson, William B. Hatfield, John Koegel, C.W. Schimmelpfennig and Frank Koegel. Interment was at Maple Grove cemetery.
Mrs. Louise Gordner, age 63 years, wife of Louis Gordner, died at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday morning at the home on N. Third street after a long illness.
The deceased, who was born and reared at this place, was one of eleven children of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Koegel, well known by the older residents of this city, who years ago, conducted a bakery and restaurant on the east side of the courthouse square.
Mrs. Gordner leaves, besides her husband, three sons, Neil and Franklin of Portland, Ore., and Carl of Warren, Ariz.; also two sisters, Mrs. Kittie Lutz and Mrs. Mary Kaiser, both of this city, and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at two o'clock Thursday afternoon at the home, with Rev. H. Winterhalter officiating. Burial was at Maple Grove cemetery.
Died at a sanitarium in Newcastle, Indiana on Wednesday, December 23, 1908, at 5 o'clock a.m., aged 53 years, 2 months and 19 days. Funeral service will be held at the residence of his father, Mrs. Charles Gordner, Sr., in Boonville, on Friday, December 25 at 2 p.m. Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery, Rev. J.D. Bretz officiating.
Philip grew up from childhood in Boonville. After arriving at manhood, he removed to Evansville and later on located in Newcastle, Indiana. He left surviving an only daughter, now married, his aged father, Mr. Charles Gordner, Sr., an only sister, Miss Julia Gordner, and the following brothers; Charles, William, John, Louis, Gus and Rudolph and many other relatives and friends to mourn his loss.
The remains of the suddenly departed, Mrs. Rosina Gordner, were laid to rest in Maple Grove Sunday, Jan. 28th at 4 p.m. after an impressive funeral service in St. Charles Hotel, conducted in English and German by Rev. J.J. Meyer.
Rosina Gordner, nee Martel, was born on January 13th, 1838 in Rechtenbach, District of Bergzabern in the Palatinate, Southern Germany. Her parents were John Martel and Dorothy Martel nee Ebrhard, who surely have done their duty as parents in teaching our sister early the fear of the Lord, in watching over her education, in directing her youthful mind to the Holy Scriptures and her feet to the sanctuary. On April 13th, 1851 she was confirmed and admitted to membership in the State Church, a church body corresponding in doctrine to the German Evangelical Synod of North America. In 1855, she came to this country and was married to Mr. Peter Gordner of Boonville, Ind. on September 1st, 1869. To this union were born 8 children, 5 of whom preceded their mother in death. In summer of 1893 she mourned the loss of her dearly beloved husband.
Up to the date of her departure she lived the life of the children of quietness, preparing for the great transition, which came so suddenly, but did not overtake her unawares. Just a few days ago she had remarked: "We must prepare for the emergency; I am ready at any moment." She spent the day before her death with her relatives in St. Charles Hotel seemingly in good spirits and in the evening retired apparently in ordinary good health. In the morning of January 27th she suffered from a severe attack of nausea; the physician, summoned to her bedside at once, could not however but realize that her end was approaching and gave advice that her children should be notified at once of her critical condition. She was not permitted to take leave from her beloved children; in the noon hour already she had breathed her last.
She leaves a son, Mr. Jacob Gordner of Paris, Ill., and two daughters, Mrs. Rosa Sophie Nettleton and Miss Emma Louise Gordner of Chicago, Ill., to mourn her loss. Also a brother, Mr. Jacob Martel, of Chandler, Ind., survives the deceased sister. The indirect cause of her death was Bright's disease. She reached an age of 67 years 14 days. St. John's church here looses in her one of its most faithful members.
William Gordner, age 67 years, a former resident of this city, died shortly before midnight on Thursday of last week at his home in Evansville, where he has resided for 30 years. His death followed a three months' illness. He leaves besides his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Marie Spiegel of Evansville, and four brothers, John of Evansville and Louis, Gus and Rudolph of this city. Funeral services were held at 9:30 o'clock Monday morning at the home. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery.
William Gore, 93, died at 12:55 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the home of a son, Guy Gore, here. Surviving,
besides the son, are three other sons, George and Henry of Boonville, and Mary of Evansville; two daughters,
Mrs. Rose McWilliams of Miami, Fla., and Mrs. Nannie Wagner of Evansville; 24 grandchildren and 16
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Lynnville Baptist
church with burial in the Lynnville cemetery.
Frank Gossmere was born Sept. 25, 1894 and died Dec. 29, 1919, being 25 years, 3 months and 4 days old. He was married to Annie Wiggins Nov. 17, 1913. His wife departed this life April 28, 1919. To their union were born two children, a boy, Bernard Ray and a girl, Henrietta. The girl died in infancy. When Mr. Gossmere was two years old his father died, and from that time until his death he lived with his uncle, George Robinson, and wife. He leaves a mother, step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Hicks of Terre Haute; a brother, Henry, of Dayton, Ohio; six sisters, Mrs. Abraston of Florida, Mrs. Bopp of Owensboro, Mrs. Malone of Terre Haute, Misses Bessie, Nannie and Florence Hicks of Terre Haute, besides many friends.
Ivan Gottfried, 62, a Folsomville merchant, died at Stork Hospital in Huntingburg Sunday morning.
He is survived by his wife, Sadie, a sister, Miss Myrle Gottfried of Folsomville and stepbrother, Guy Hull, of
Evansville.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Folsomville church with the Rev. Claude Hunsaker and the Rev.
D.B. Cavanaugh officiating. Burial was in the Folsomville cemetery.
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The following obituary appeared in the RED WING ARGUS dated Aug 17, 1891
Goodhue County Minnesota
HON CHRISTOPHER C GRAHAM
CHRISTOPHER C GRAHAM, one of the oldest and best citizens of our city
and state died Wednesday morning at eight o'clock of old age. He was
born in Augusta County, Virginia in October 1806 but removed with his
parents when only three months old to Lincoln County, Kentucky. In 1816
he removed to Boonville, Indiana. During his boyhood he attended such
schools as were provided in his neighborhood and later went to the
academy at Montgomery, Ohio. Mr. Graham was elected to the lower house
of the Indiana legislature in 1835 and was kept there until 1841. The
following year he was elected to the senate which position he occupied
until 1846. At the breaking out of the Mexican War he was appointed by
President Polk comissionary of subsistence for the Second Indiana
Infantry but resigned after one years service. He was also a member of
the convention which framed the constitution of Indiana.
During the campaign preceding the election of President Pierce, Mr.
Graham was a prominent candidate for nomination to congress but gave way
to another and in 1854 he was appointed to land office as a receiver at
Red Wing and at once removed to this place, His family following a year
later.
In politics Mr. Graham was an unanswering Democrat and yet he was
liberal in his political views as in everything else. He served as mayor
of this city for a year and was selected Justice of the Peace in 1869,
and has almost unanimously re elected every two years since the last
time being this spring. In 1872 he was candidate on the Democratic
ticket for Congress but was defeated by a small majority. Mr. Graham was
a member of the Episcopal Church in this city and for a number of years
one of the vestry, he declining on a reelection again this spring on
account of increasing old age and its consequent infirmities. He was
also a member of Red Wing Lodge No 8 A F and A M.
July 7th 1835 he married LOUISA H HARGRAVE of Boonville, Indiana and
four years ago they celebrated their golden anniversary. Mr. Graham was
a man of the strictest integrity , Christian in the highest sense of the
term, of superior talent and one of the best public speakers in the
state. He was domestic in all his tastes and no father was ever happier
when he was surrounded by his children. He did not have a enemy in the
world and although a man of strong convictions yet he never interfered
in the belief of anyone.
Mrs. Mary L. Graham, sister of Walker Miller, Chandler, and William Miller, Boonville, died Wednesday morning
at her home in Evansville.
Brief funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock this (Friday) afternoon at the Robert Smith Memorial chapel in
that city. Continued services will be held at Mt. Zion church, Lynnville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Fay Ketcham Gray, of Cleveland, Ohio, wife of Halleck F. Gray, fell to sleep in Jesus after a short illness
of bronchial pneumonia, taking sick on Friday and succumbing to the malady on Tuesday of last week.
She was the daughter of Ransom and Jonie Ketcham and was born April 30, 1899, and died February 3, 1920.
Most of her life was spent in Warrick county, Ind. At an early age she became a member of the Christian church
at Venison, this county. In 1915 she was united in marriage to Halleck F. Gray of this county. To this union
three children were born, namely Ruby Jenny, John Harvey and George Arthur.
Three years ago they moved to Cleveland to make their home. She was of a happy, loving disposition, endearing
herself to all who knew her. She was a loving, devoted wife and mother and leaves a husband, two children (John
Harvey having died in infancy), a father and two brothers, Jesse and Guy A., and a half-brother, Ebert C., also
many relatives and friends.
The funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 7, at 10 a.m., at the home of Mrs. Nettie Dubois. Burial at Wesley
Chapel.
William Jasper Greer was born April 26, on the homestead of his father, Richard Greer, about 1/2 mile east of Barnett Chapel cemetery in Greer Township. He died at the home of a daughter, Effie Feagley. He married Hester Ann Kifer about 67 years ago. She died almost 12 years ago. They had 14 children, ten still living. They are: Louisa Beeson, Gonzales, Texas, Simon of Warrick County, John of Boonville, Hester Ann Osborne of Princeton, William Jasper of St. Louis, Missouri, Hezekiah Clay of Ogden, Utah, Commadore of Evansville, Effie Mae Feagley of the old homeplace, John of Curville, Texas, Claudia Belle Oing of Princeton. The four children deceased were: Claudia, Stephen, David and Mary Matilda. He leaves besides his children, 63 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren, making five generations. He enlisted in the Civil War August 16,1862, Co. B. 91st Ind. Vol., Infantry and was honorably discharged June 1, 1865, at Salisburg, N.C. after three years of active duty.
Ralph C. Grimm, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs Walter Grimm, died at the home in Stanley last Wednesday. Surviving
are the parents and five sisters, Mrs. Carie Christmas and Mrs. Beulah West, both of Boonville, Opal, Alice and
Doris Carol, all at home, and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grimm of Elberfeld.
Funeral services were held at Barnett Chapel Saturday afternoon, Rev. William Skelton officiating. Burial was in
Mt. Olive cemetery.
A fatal accident occurred last Thursday morning when a tree fell on Gilbert, the 6 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Grissom. The tree had been felled by his father and several other men. Just as it fell the men saw the little fellow and called to him to run but the limbs caught him and crushed his skull, and he died before he could be carried into his home. The accident occurred on a farm near Stanley. The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Barnett church and interment was in the church cemetery.
Anna Marie Haas, whose death occurred Tuesday a week ago, was born Sept. 19, 1848, at Kirchheim, Germany. At
the age of five years she came to this country with her parents, who immediately settled near DeGonia.
On April 13, 1862, deceased was confirmed in St. John's Evangelical church of this city by Rev. J.T. Schlundt.
March 21, 1867, she was united in the holy bonds of wedlock to George Haas, who preceded her into the great
beyond about 10 years ago. Also three children were called away in early childhood.
In the last years her health was rapidly failing and at times she had to suffer intensely. About a week and a
half before her death, suffering became so great that she had to remain in bed. On Tuesday morning, March 11,
the Lord of life of death bade her depart this life. Her soul was taken from this bodily habitation of suffering
and pain to the perfect home above. Deceased was a faithful member of St. John's Evangelical congregation. She
was also a member of the Ladies' Aid Society of St. John's church, who also mourn her departure. Funeral
services over the remains were held Thursday a week ago. St. John's Chapel was filled to its utmost capacity
showing that deceased had many friends. The text of the funeral address was Hebrews, 31-14 - "For here have we
no continuing city, but we seek one to come." Those who remain to mourn the sudden death of a loving mother are:
Geo. Haas, Phil Haas, Mrs. J. Roth, Mrs. Elisha Wire and Miss Anna Haas; two sisters, Mrs. Magdalena Haas and
Mrs. Marguerite Haas, also ten grandchildren. May the Lord be with the bereaved in this dark hour of grief and
loneliness.
Mrs. Caroline Haas, age 73 years, passed away Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at her home near DeGonia after a lengthy illness. She is survived by two daughters, Miss Clara Haas and Mrs. Lucy Maurer, and seven sons; Albert, Fred, Frank and Charles of Evansville, Louis and Rudolph of this county and William of Maco, Ariz., besides several grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at St. John;s chapel, two miles east of Boonville. Rev. Pennent of Gentryville and Rev. J.D. Bretz of McCutchanville officiated. Interment at St. John's cemetery.
James Hammond, aged 73 years, died suddenly Thursday night of last week at 8:15 o'clock at the home of his brother, Perry Hammond, on south Fourth street, with whom he made his home. Death was due to a stroke of apoplexy. He had been in failing health for the past year but was seemingly as well as usual until a few moments before he was stricken. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Blanche Hammond Camp, of New York; one grandson, Harold Bender, and two brothers, Perry Hammond of Boonville and Harry Hammond of Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of Perry Hammond. Rev. Robertson, of Indianapolis, a former pastor of the M.E. church here, officiated. Burial at Maple Grove.
William H. Hargrave, a well known citizen of Boonville, died at 12:30 o'clock Sunday morning at St. Mary's hospital in Evansville, following an operation for appendicitis. He was 48 years of age, and a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hargrave. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. and W.O.W Lodges and of the Presbyterian church. Surviving are his widow, his aged mother, Mrs. Ben Hemenway; two brothers, Jake and James Hargrave; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Newby and Mrs. Effie Dillingham of Evansville. The funeral services were held Tuesday morning at the Presbyterian church, Rev. McCool conducting, followed by burial at Center cemetery.
Injuries sustained in a fall of only four feet caused the death of C.W. Harmon, age 50, a well-known farmer near Pelzer last Thursday. Harmon was working on a corn crib on the farm of Clinton Fisher when the accident occurred. He suddenly fell to the ground, striking on his head and face. Although he fell only four feet, his nose was broken and his forehead caved in. It is thought that Harmon was overcome by the heat. The accident happened at 9 o'clock that morning.
Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at Bethany church, followed by interment in the church cemetery.
Mr. Harmon was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America.
Surviving the deceased is his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Clinton Fisher, Mrs. Oscar Axton, and four sons, Frank, Shirley, Allen and John.
Martha Jane Harmon was born in Richland, May 24, 1854, and died Sept. 28, 1923, at the age of 69 years, 4
months and 4 days. She was united in marriage to Carrol Harmon, to which union were born seven children, Luella,
Frank, Allen, Nellie, Shirley, Lizzie and John, all of whom survive except Luella. The long and happy union of
Mr. and Mrs Harmon was broken when death called the former nine years ago, since which time the wife has been
awaiting the time when she, too, would be called above. She was converted when young and joined the Richland
Baptist church. She lived a devoted Christian life. Besides her children, she leaves a brother, Wm. Carter;
several grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many friends. Her last days were her happiest days. Though
physically weak she was spiritually strong and again and again shouted victory and praises to God.
Again has the dark robed figure of death passed our neighborhood portals and carried away one whom all regretted to lose; Mrs. Myrtle Harmon, on Saturday morning at 4:00. She was a bright, joyous, lovable girl. The only child of Alvah and Lucinda Lowrance; their dearly loved and highly prized daughter Myrtle. She was 19 years and 14 days old, and was married to Charles Harmon, of Boon township the 29th of last November.
After two weeks of illness and suffering, hovering over the dark stream of death, seemingly held back by the care and hope of loving friends, she yielded to the absolute decree of death. Her young and bereaved husband, her family and friends, have the sympathy of us all in their bereavement.
She looked in death as if just fallen asleep, dressed in the robes she wore so recently as a bride. The funeral went from the Lowrance home to Townsend church, where the services were conducted by the Rev. Joseph Rawlins, with a large congregation of people, thence to the Center cemetery where she was interred.
We know that the Enquirer's columns have been eagerly scanned for
weeks by far distant readers to learn of Myrtle's condition. The
distress of the family was sad to witness, and, it is truly sad to
realize that one so young, bright, joyous, just entering upon mature
life with the most promising prospects before her should so suddenly be
removed. But the gilded decree of the mansions of immortality flash back
the signal light of assurance, that we shall be reunited with those who
have preceded us to immortality. The ever flowing stream of life bears
us steadily onward, some are thrown outward by the small rivulets,
others are carried to a full stream of three-score and ten and beyond.
But all must go over the dark river.
We were impressed with the quiet difinity and gentle undertaker, Mr.
Shaffer. A large collection of beautiful and fragrant flowers was the
last tribute of loving friends.
Charles David Hart, infant son of Charles A. and Maxine Nicholson Hart, died at the Deaconess hospital at 3 a.m. Sunday. The body was brought to the Barnett & Son Funeral Home where brief services were held at 3 p.m. Burial was in Maple Grove cemetery.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hart, age 76, widow of the late Henry J. Hart, died Saturday morning at 1 o'clock at her home on North Fourth street. Death was due to a paralytic stroke of several weeks ago. Surviving are three sons and three daughters. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Folsomville, followed by burial at the Folsomville cemetery.
Julia Ann Morrison Hart was born July 24, 1829, in Ashtabula county, Ohio; died March 6, 1922. She was one of eleven children born to William and Cloie Morrison, who moved to Warrick county, Ind., in the year 1884. She was united in marriage to John N. Hart September 1, 1850. To this union were born three children - Geo. W., who died in 1879; Ivy J., who now lives at Foley, Ala., and Mrs. W.C. Hilliard, of near Chandler, with whom she lived. She also leaves five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She joined the C.P. church of Chandler a number of years ago, and lived a consistent Christian life and, although an invalid, she kept her cheerful, loving disposition until the end. Funeral services were held Thursday morning, March 9, at the home. Rev. B.L. Scroggs officiated. Burial at Center cemetery.
Again the Death Angel visited our town and has taken from us a well respected and useful citizen, William F.
Hart, who was born April 16, 1863, and has lived in Warrick county all his life. He married Nancy Ellen Byers in
1883, to which union was born seven children, three of whom are still living: Mrs. Tessie Wright, Mrs. Lillie
Hornback and Miss Delta Hart. The last of the four children to die was their little son, Franklin, who died just
five weeks before the death of the father. So he has left to mourn his loss, three daughters, his wife and a
host of relatives and friends. He joined the church at Little Zion May 16, 1896, and lived a faithful member and
at the time of death was clerk of the church. Died March 25, 1914.
Those attending the funeral of Wm. Hart from a distance were: Rev. Lanman and wife, of Lynnville; W.E. Williams
and wife, of Boonville, and Aunt Sally Gray, of Pleasantville.
John Helmbock, a well known citizen of this community, died at his home three miles north of the city at
10:30 o'clock last Thursday.
The funeral was held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from St. Clement's Catholic church. Burial was at Maple
Grove cemetery. Mr. Helmbock was born in Louisville, Ky., Dec. 28, 1854. He has resided in Warrick county for
thirty-seven years, being one of the pioneer blacksmiths of this county. He retired from actual blacksmith work
in 1905. Since that time he has been engaged in farming.
He leaves a widow, Mrs. Kate Helmbock, two daughters, Mrs. John Heilers of Huntingburg and Miss Rose, three
sons, Andy and Frank of Boonville and Henry of Evansville, six sisters and one brother, residents of Louisville.
Boonville Standard, July 2, 1915
Benjamin E. M. Hemenway died June 27, 1915. He was born June 29, 1834 on a farm a few miles west of Boonville and was a son of Israel and Hannah Hemenway. He married Elizabeth Adeline Robertson December 2, 1856. She died March 4, 1909. They had eight children, five surviving: Mrs. Amanda Baughn, Mrs. Ella Schaeffer, Harry, James G. and Conrad Hemenway. On March 21, 1913 he married Anna E. Hargrave. He was a Vet of the Civil War Co. E. 120th Regt. Ind. Vol. Infantry. Burial place was not given, probably Hemenway Cemetery or Center. (Written notation - Buried at Maple Grove - Boonville)
Prominent Citizen Dead - W.O. Hendrickson, a prominent stock dealer, financier and politician of near Folsomville, died at his home Sunday at the age of 52 years, after a week's illness. He had taken sick with pneumonia, but was already an invalid, suffering with inflammatory rheumatism and paralysis. The deceased was well known throughout this section of the state, and was a prominent worker in the ranks of the republican party. He leaves a wife and seven children, namely; Maude, Myrtle, Mary and Mabel Hendrickson, all of whom resided with their father, Mrs. Robert Heath of Tennyson, William Hendrickson, cashier of the Tennyson National Bank, and Willis Hendrickson of Folsomville. He leaves a brother, Silas Hendrickson, also of Folsomville. The deceased was a director of the Tennyson National bank and a member of the I.O.O.F. fraternal organization, which had charge of the funeral. The remains were interred Wednesday at the Folsomville cemetery.
Adelia A. the eldest daughter of Alonson and Elizabeth Johnson was born March 4, 1847, in Warrick county. She professed Christ and united with the M.E. Church at Center during her girlhood.
She became the wife of Sherman Hewins, September 29, 1869. She was the mother of ten children, seven of whom lived to adult age and six of whom, three sons and three daughters survive her.
She passed away after a very short illness, Sunday, March 9, 1902, aged 55 years and 5 days. Her funeral was conducted by Revs. Mark L. Harris and Geo. M. Winn at the Chandler Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Monday, March 10, 1902. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery.
Elizabeth Frances Hewins, daughter of John and Evaline Hay, was born near Millersburg, Ind., February 16, 1850, and departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ivy Broshears, May 23, 1936 - age 36 years, 3 months and 7 days.
She spent her early life on the farm where she was born. She was converted, accepting Christ as her personal Saviour, while still in her youth and united with the Millersburg M.E. church.
She was united in marriage to Dr. W.A. Hewins in December 1878, and to this union was born three children. The oldest, Raymond, died at 8 years of age.
Dr. and Mrs. Hewins located in Chandler three years after their marriage, at the time the Southern railroad was being built here in 1881. Their home was the fifth in the town.
After the organization of the Cumberland Presbyterian church in Chandler, Mrs. Hewins became a member. Later she joined the Ladies' Aid, the Missionary society and the local W.C.T.U., which memberships she held until her death.
Mrs. Hewins loved her home, generally being found there, and was devoted to her family. Her personality radiating from her home influenced many lives for good.
She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Ivy Broshears, of Chandler; one son, Dr. W.W. Hewins of Evansville; a grandson, Kenneth Broshears; a sister, Mrs. Civilla J. Miller and other relatives and a host of friends.
Her husband preceded her in death 22 years ago.
DR. HEWINS DEAD - Well Known Chandler Physician Passed Away at His Home Last Thursday
Dr. W.A. Hewins, son of William Henry and Matilda Hewins, was born on the old homestead near Paradise, Indiana, February 27, 1851, and died at his home in Chandler November 26, 1914, aged 63 years, 8 months and 29 days. His mother died when he was only sixteen years of age, at a time when he most needed a mother's advice and influence, but this did not seem to daunt his courage and ambition in life.
He grew to manhood on the farm, at the same time procuring an education from the common schools, and began teaching school at the age of 16 years. After teaching several successful terms of school he took up the study of medicine and graduated at Miami College at Cincinnati in 1878.
He was married to Miss Elizabeth Hay December 25, 1878. To this union were born three children: Raymond, who died at the age of eight years, Mrs. Ivy Broshears and Warren W. Hewins, both of this county.
Shortly after his marriage, he located at Millersburg, where he practiced medicine for two years, then moved to Chandler. He continued the practice of medicine until his death, covering a space of about 36 years. Coming to this community before it was cleared of the heavy timber, he was forced to travel mostly on horseback, following the trails and paths through the woods and sometimes swimming the swollen streams in order that he might administer to the sick and many times to relieve the needy and the suffering.
He professed faith in Christ and united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Townsend when he was 15 years of age. After he came to Chandler, there being no church of his own, he labored with the Methodist people, helping them to build a house of worship and labored to build up the cause of Christ which he loved so well.
He remained a member of Townsend church until October 2, 1892, then transferring his membership to the Chandler Cumberland Presbyterian church, being a charter member of said organization. He was made ruling elder and elected clerk and treasurer, which office he held at the time of his death. He loved his church and enjoyed the services of God's house, saying many times it was the only time he could dismiss his mind from the very busy life that he lived and the many burdens of other people that he helped to bear. He fulfilled the words of our Lord and Master when he said "bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."
Many times he would help others to bear their difficulties and cares when it was a detriment to his own welfare. He was a good advisor in all phases of life and had a word of hope and cheer for everyone that was down-hearted or discouraged in life.
While he spent a very busy life, yet he enjoyed his work and labor for his friends. He was a close student, getting a lesson from everything with which he came in contact, especially the things of nature.
In all the various conditions of life and characters with which he came in contact, his industrious, honest, kind and accommodating character won friendship from one and all.
The community has lost one of its best citizens, the church one of its most faithful members and advisors, and the family, a father and loved one whose place can never be filled.
He leaves a wife and two children, Mrs. F. G. Broshears and Dr. W.W. Hewins, both of this county; one grandchild, Charles Edward Broshears; one brother, Sherman Hewins; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Hall, both of this county; two half-brothers, Henry Hewins of Oregon and Dan Hewins of DeGonia, and one half-sister, Mrs. Phoebe Williams of Newburgh, besides many other relatives and friends.
The funeral was conducted by his pastor, Rev. John A. McLane, at the Cumberland church, in the presence of a large congregation of friends that gathered to pay the last tribute of respect to him whom they had learned to love. His body was laid to rest in the Chandler cemetery.
Gilbert Roscoe, son of Mr. an Mrs. Lon Hewins, was born July 10, 1912, and died about three o'clock in the morning of October 5, 1914, aged 2 years, 2 months and 25 days. He was admitted to the cradle roll department of the Chandler M.E. Sunday School Dec. 24, 1912.
He was a very lovable child and until he took sick three weeks ago, was quite talkative and always ready to play. The greater part of the time during his sickness, he called for his momma almost continuously.
Sleep on in they beauty
Thu sweet angel child,
By sorrow unblighted,
By sin undefiled.
Like the dove so the ark
Thu hast flown to they rest,
From the wild sea of strife
To the home of the blest.
John Seward Hewins, age 80 years, a civil war veteran, died Dec. 2 at his home at Rankin, Ill. Mr. Hewins was born in Boonville on May 6, 1843. At the age of 14, he went west with his father, making the journey on horseback, settling in the community where he spent the remainder of his life. He has a number of relatives in Boonville, and a little more than a year ago motored to this city in a Ford car accompanied by his wife and son, Lester. The deceased was always alert to the happenings of the day and was active in church and lodge work.
Surviving are his widow, one daughter and four sons. Funeral services were held at the Rankin Presbyterian church on Dec. 5, the pastor of that church officiating, after which the services were in the charge of the Masonic Order.
Lon Hewins was born in Warrick county, Ind., June 2, 1873, and died at his home near Chandler Jan. 7, 1924, age 50 years, 7 months and 5 days.
Sept. 5, 1900, he was united in marriage to Orra Gardner, and to the day of his death she walked by his side. Their home was blessed with 5 children, 4 of whom, with their mother, are still living. Besides these, he leaves two brothers and three sisters.
He was a good neighbor, an affectionate husband and a kind father. He was a member of the Masonic order and miner's union. Honesty and industry commended him to those who knew him personally and we have hope that his life met the approval of our dear Master.
Sherman Hewins, a farmer and resident of Chandler, died at his home Sunday night. He had been in poor health for some time. He is survived by four sons and two daughters. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Presbyterian church at Chandler. Interment at the Chandler cemetery.
Again has the death shadow stolen across the threshold of a family in our midst and took the head of the family, Uncle Wm. Hewins, one of our aged citizens, aged 77 years. Everybody knew Uncle Billy, and respected him for his sterling worth of character and his uprightment. Fifty percent of those enumerated three years ago in our township, have passed over the dark river. He was buried at Townsend church; services by Rev. Marts.
Mrs. William Hewins died last Wednesday, and was buried at Newburg, Thursday; Rev. Marts conducting the services. She was 69 years old. Your readers will remember that Uncle Billy was buried only a few weeks ago. The span of life grows shorter every day and it is only a question of a few years when we all shall find a final resting place free from the distracting cares of this life.
The passing of Anna Hickerson from the little open air cottage which loving hands had erected for her and where she had so bravely battled for life with the shadowy forces which slowly but surely undermined her strength, was, from one viewpoint, the culmination of a tragedy which had its origin one year ago in her initial illness. But to the Christian, her beautiful life, her sweet trust in and resignation to the Devine Will, her unselfishness and thoughtfulness for others to the last, seems one of God's loving messages to poor humanity. Her birthplace was in Cumberland county, Kentucky, near Cloyds Landing, from which her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Hickerson, moved while she was yet a tiny infant to Pleasantville, Pike county, this state. There her surviving brother, Radford and sister, Myrtle, were born and there eight of the nineteen years of Anna's life were spent at the end of which time the family changed to their present home near Boonville. She graduated from the eighth grade in her district and afterward from the Lockyear Business college, Evansville. Ambitious to a degree, her motto was "What Has Been Done May Be Done Again", and had her strength been equal to her courage, her world would have borne witness that she had proved its truth. Her teacher, in speaking of her said that he never knew anyone to possess greater firmness of purpose than she, and he recommended her as one of the best girls and most reliable pupils under his teaching. Naturally practical and self-reliant, she assumed responsibility at a young age, being dependable and capable. She was also religiously inclined, loving to read the bible when a child. Two years ago she went with her mother to visit in the vicinity of Blackfoot church, where special services were being held. One night after service, on retiring, she was thoughtful for a while, then spoke to her mother of the impression the sermon had made upon her. The next night she came forward and publicly accepted the Saviour, and though the weather was cold and mode of baptism immersion, she would not wait, but joined the church while there. She was conscious to the last and, though suffering greatly, urged her mother not to grieve and assured her that she would soon be at rest. She was surrounded with every comfort that could be devised or bestowed by a devoted family which, with grief wrung hearts, would have gathered her close and, if possible, even have denied her to the dark messenger himself. But is was not to be. God, alone, in His infinite love, knows why.
Aurelia Alice, daughter of Amos Cheney and Sarah Ann Dilday, was born in Gibson County, Indiana, near
Princeton, December 1st, 1855, and departed this life at her home in Boonville, December 25th, 1919, aged 64
years and 24 days.
With her parents in 1877, she moved to Wabash County, Illinois, near Keensburgh. She was united in marriage to
Homer C. Higginson on October 5th, 1880, to which union was born nine children, four of whom preceded her to the
great beyond, being Charles N., Chester H., Amanda Belle and LeRoy. Those remaining with their father to mourn
her death are Mrs. Mayme Leona Schnell of Evansville, Indiana, Mrs. L.H. McHenry of San Antonio, Texas, Clara
Pearl, Ethel Edna and Van of this place; also four grandchildren, Peter Kenneth Barnett of Evansville, Indiana
and three little granddaughters of Mulvane, Kansas.
Besides these, she leaves three brothers, Allen Dilday of Missouri, Pascal Dilday of California and Noble Dilday
of Dallas, Texas, and three sisters, Mrs. Jarvis Merritt of Minnesota, Mrs. Emma Chapman of Humble, Texas and
Mrs. Harry Blood of Grayville, Illinois.
She was a devoted wife, mother and sister, ever finding her greatest pleasure in serving those she loved. She
united with the Methodist Episcopal church at Keensburgh, Illinois in 1897, where she remained a faithful member
until she moved to Boonville in 1908, and with her children united with the Presbyterian church of this city.
She was always anxious to see the church prosper and always grieved because she could not do more to assist. She
was a faithful member of the Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church and loved to meet with them, finding it a
comfort and pleasure to assist them to the best of her ability. She loved her family, home and church, and for
them she lived.
Funeral services were held at the late residence on North Fourth street in this city on Monday evening at 7:30,
Dr. C.C. Edwards officiating, after which on Tuesday the body was laid to rest by the side of her departed
children at Antioch cemetery, near Mt. Carmel, Ill.
"FARMER KILLED BY ENGINE--Jonas Hinman, 64, a well known Warrick
county farmer, died at the Martin Emergency hospital soon after the
buggy in which he was riding was struck by a dinky engine operated by
Tom Honker at the Sunlight stripper switch track crossing, about two
miles northeast of Boonville, Tuesday afternoon.
Hinman's skull was fractured when he was thrown from the buggy. The
buggy was demolished but the horse escaped injury. Hinman was on his way
to Boonville. The track crosses his farm.
He is survived by his widow and a brother, John Hinman, of this city.
Funeral services were held at 11 o'clock Thursday morning at the M.E.
church, of which the deceased was a member. Dr. G.W. Holmes officiated.
Burial at Maple Grove cemetery."
"Sarah Ann Hinman departed this life at her home at 1:48 P.M.,
Friday, April 11, 1924, at the age of 85 years 11 months and 13 days.
She was one of ten children of Wm. and Sarah Hart, of Mercer County,
Ky., and South Carolina respectively, who were some of the early
pioneers of Northern Boon township, Warrick county near the Hart
township line. Mrs. Hinman was born on the old Hart homestead on April
28,1838, and all of her brothers and sisters preceded her in death with
the exception of S.W. Hart, President of the Farmers and Merchants
National Bank. She also had a half sister, Emaline Campbell and a half
brother, John N. Hart.
She was united in marriage to John D. Hinman on October 14, 1858. To
this union were born five children, namely Jona C. Hinman, who died
August 17, 1884, Elizabeth Mellon who died November 24, 1902, Mrs. Sadie
E. Baker of Long Beach, California, Mrs. Martha J. H. Taylor of
Boonville and Mrs. Hattie D. Hawkins of Evansville. The following
grandchildren survive her: Mertice and Jona Taylor of Los Angeles,
California; Robert Baker of Kansas City, George Baker of Chicago, Curren
Mellen of this city, Mattie Mae and Mary Elizabeth Hawkins of
Evansville, Jas. L. Hawkins, Jr., of this city and George Hawkins of
Texas, and eleven great-grandchildren.
She united with the Christian church in childhood, later untied with
Haltstead Methodist church and later transferred her membership to the
Main St. M.E. church at Boonville where she remained a faithful member
unto the end. After a lingering illness the Lord called her to her
eternal home. Four years ago on May 12, 1920, her husband, John D.
Hinman, went to his eternal reward, whom she now joins where each shall
share the happiness of the other.
The funeral services were held at her home on Monday afternoon at 2:30.
Rev. W.E. Brown officiating. The many floral offerings gave token to the
esteem in which she was held by her friends."
"The will of Mrs. Sarah Hinman was probated in circuit court Monday. The documents provides that each of her three daughters share alike in the real and personal property with the exception of government bonds, which she left to her grandson, Curren Mellen. According to a clause in the will, "If any of the beneficiaries attempt to break it, her share reverts back to the others."
Amos B. Hodges, son of John and Polly Hodges, was born January 26, 1876. He departed this life May 9, 1936,
at the age of 60 years, 3 months and 13 days. He was united in marriage, April 20, 1899, to Mary A. Brown and to
this union was born two children, Ersel Carter and Irene Hart, both of Lynnville. He professed a hope in Christ
about 20 years ago and united with the Primitive Baptist church at Little Zion about 14 years ago and remained a
faithful member until death.
He leaves to mourn his departure the wife, Mary A. Hodges; two daughters, two grandchildren and a host of other
relatives and friends. He was a kind husband and loving father, and was loved by all who knew him. He will be
missed by his many friends and relatives, but our loss is his eternal gain.
A precious one from us is gone, A voice we loved is still. A place is vacant in our home Which never can be
filled.
Henry F. Holtz, 60, died at his home in Elberfeld Monday morning after a long illness. Surviving are his
wife, Carrie; a son, Harold of Indianapolis; four sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Hackmeister, Mrs. Thelma Herbert of
Evansville, Mrs. Minnie Richardson and Mrs. Marie Taylor of Elberfeld; three sons, Emil, Edwin and Martin of
Elberfeld.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the home with continued services at the Zion
Evangelical church of Elberfeld, Rev. A.J. Schoettle officiating. Burial was in the Zion cemetery.
"Honeycutt--At her home in Boonville, on Wednesday, January 9, 1884,
at 11 o'clock p.m. Barbara, wife of A.J. Honeycutt, age 50 years, 2
months and 11 days, after a long and protracted illness. Mrs. Honeycutt
was a daughter of ---McCoy, of Spencer county, and the sister of Drs.
T.J. and J. S. McCoy. She was married to Mr. Honeycutt in 1850 and
leaves six children. Mrs. Honeycutt had been all of her life cheerful,
kind, helpful and sympathetic, full of energy and life and previous to
her last sickness, few would have thought but a long life was before
her.
To her husband, who was so patient and kind in his attentions through
her long illness, and to the family we would offer our heartfelt
sympathy, hoping that the good Lord will bless their dispensation to
their good."
Donald Ray Hopper, 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Hopper, of near Jockey, died Thursday afternoon, May
14th of the rabies.
The boy was attended by Dr. Chas. F. Martin, of Boonville. The child was one of 16 persons who used the milk of
a cow that was affected with rabies and killed by officials some time ago. All the others are responding to
treatment.
The child is survived by his parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Hopper and Mr. and Mrs. John Austill.
Funeral services were held at the Main street General Baptist church in this city at 11 o'clock Saturday
morning. Burial was in Maple Grove cemetery.
George F. Hopper was born in Adair County Kentucky Nov. 2, 1822, was united in marriage with Elizabeth Wilson Jan. 20, 1843. Eleven children, seven sons and four girls were born to the union. Three sons and one daughter precede their father to the grave. The following survive him to wit: James W., John Q., Abe G., Calvin, Mrs. W.H. McKinney, Mrs. J.T. Irvan and Mrs. Thomas Robinson. His wife died Apr. 15, 1885. On November 6, 1885, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Hoover. He professed religion and joined the United Baptist Church in Russell County Kentucky in 1843. He removed to Indiana in Warrick County Oct. 13, 1850. He departed this life March 3, 1902, age 70 years, 4 months and 1 day. Funeral at Friendship church on Tuesday and interment in Friendship cemetery in Lane township. Rev. G.H. McKinny officiating.
Abraham Houghland, an old soldier and citizen, departed this life last Saturday, Feb. 7th, at his home on east Walnut St., this city. He was born August 11th 1839, and was sixty-three years old at the time of his death. Mr. Houghland had lived in Warrick county all his life and had served time in the army, he being a member of Co. E, 120th, Indiana. The funeral was held Monday. Interment at Brown's Chapel, Rev. R. M. Barrett officiating.
DR. HOWARD PASSES - Well Known Boonville Physician Died at His Home in This City Tuesday Morning
The expected demise of Dr. Thomas M. Howard took place at his home on East Main street, this city, Tuesday
morning at 7:45 o'clock. He had been a partial invalid for many years and recently it was known that death was
soon to be his portion. His primary ailment was asthma. Dr. Howard was in his 69th year and had practiced
medicine in this county since 1877. At one time he was in partnership with the late Dr. Wm. L. Barker, one of
the pioneer and best known physicians of this section of the state. He leaves a wife and one son, Oscar L.
Howard, and one brother, Dr. O.F. Howard, of Princeton. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon. A service
was conducted at the home by Dr. D.P. Holt, of the Main street M.E. Church, which was followed by interment at
Maple Grove cemetery. The bearers were close friends of the deceased who had known him during the greater part
of his life. A profusion of flowers attested the esteem of the many friends of the family. Many relatives from a
distance, whose names we were unable to obtain, attended the obsequies.
Miss Ora Howerton, A telegram was received by E. M. Howerton Wednesday
morning announcing the death of a sister, Miss Ora Howerton, 45, which
occurred at Boonville, Ark. The body was shipped to Boonville, arriving
here Wednesday night and was taken to the E. M. Howerton home on Taylor
St. Miss Howerton was well-known here where she was reared and spent
many years of her life. She was a Missionary worker and has done active
work in various places. She leaves five brothers: Emmett and Edward of
this place, Will of St. Petersburg, Fla., Elmer of Bowling Green, Ky.,
and Rev. David Howerton, of Kansas City, Mo. Funeral arrangements had
not been completed at the time of going to press.
January 20, 1933 Boonville Standard
Mrs. Susan C. Miller Hinman, 90, widow of Samuel T. Hinman, died late
Friday night at her home in Chandler.
She is survived by three daughters, Lillie, Rose and Nova Miller all of
Chandler.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Chandler at 2
o'clock Sunday afternoon, the Rev. Brinklow officiating. Burial was in
the Cross Roads cemetery.
Chester A. Howes was born June 29, 1888, and departed this life August 29, 1916, aged 28 years and 2 months.
He was united in marriage April 24, 1916, with Miss Lena Martin of Evansville. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Howes of Boonville. He accepted Christ as his Savior while a mere boy. So when death came as a sweet release he
was ready and willing to go.
Besides his wife, he leaves his father and mother, one brother, A.L. Howes of Evansville; two sisters, Mrs. F.A.
Bryan of Portland, Ore., and Miss Aletha Howes of Boonville. Death, however, is not a stranger to this home, the
heartbroken parents having stood at the open grave and seen the bodies of five of the eight children God gave
them hidden from their view forever in this world.
Funeral services were conducted at the home in Boonville August 31 by Rev. Robertson of the M.E. church. The
many beautiful floral offerings bore a silent tribute to the high esteem in which he was held. The body was laid
away to await the resurrection at Friendship cemetery near Newburgh beside the brother and three sisters who
preceded him to the land above.
Charles Robert, the 3-year-old son of Walter Hudson, died Wednesday afternoon at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Hudson, on S. Third street. The little fellow was sick only a few hours. The mother of the child died last winter during the flu epidemic. Funeral services will be held today. Interment at Maple Grove cemetery.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hudson, 73, widow of Daniel L. Hudson, who died in the Deaconess hospital at Evansville Saturday afternoon, was buried in Maple Grove cemetery, Boonville, Monday. Mrs Hudson was a native of Warrick county. She leaves four sisters and one brother; Mrs. Alice Frisbee, Mrs. A.L. Beeler and Mrs. Clara Richardson, all of Boonville; Mrs. Robert Horton of Chrisney and John W. Perigo of Hood River, Ore.
Mrs. Walter Hudson died at her home on Mill street Thursday of last week at the age of 21 years. She leaves her husband, a babe, one and a half years of age and her mother. A funeral service was held at the home by Rev. D.L. Fraser and the body was interred at Maple Grove cemetery. Mrs. Hudson's mother and husband were too ill to attend the interment.
Died at the family residence in Boonville, Thursday, January 27, 1910, at 6:15 p.m., aged 59 years, 1 month and 4 days.
The funeral service was held at the residence on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. J.D. Bretz officiating. Burial at Maple Grove cemetery.
Mr. Hudspeth leaves surviving him his wife, Mary A., and his mother, Mrs. Margaret Hudspeth, who lives in Evansville, three sisters, Mrs. Edwin Walker and Mrs. Mina Laughlin, both of Evansville, and Mrs. Will Sonntag at Red Oak, Iowa.
Mr. Hudspeth never had any children, but leaves surviving him his stepson, Mr. Frank Forrest of this city, to whom he has always been a father.
James Polk Hull, 82, died at his home six miles north of Tennyson Wednesday night of last week. He is survived by a widow, Nancy Hull; three sons, Robert, Charles and John, and two daughters, Mrs. Gurley Toole and Mrs. Emma Voyles. Funeral services were held at Garrison Chapel Friday afternoon. Burial was at the church cemetery.
Ferdinand, the only son of Dr. and Mrs. William Hume, was born at Olney, Ill. on Sept. 2, 1899, and after an
illness of only a few days of meningitis, he died a his parents' home in this city on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 7:30
a.m., aged 15 years, 5 months and 7 days. Funeral services were held at St. Clement's Catholic church Thursday,
Feb. 11, at 9:30 a.m. Burial was at Maple Grove cemetery, Father Fallar of Evansville officiating.
Ferdinand was a promising young man of splendid habits. He was a member of the second year class of the
Boonville high school, and a good scholar and an industrious young fellow, well liked by all who knew him,
always going forward seeking to do some good for someone, and to accomplish a worthy end in whatever task he
undertook.
He was a devoted Christian, and will be greatly missed by his church, school and all that knew him. He leaves to
mourn his departure, a father, mother and one sister, Izette, aged 8, many other relative, and a host of
friends.
Dr. and Mrs. Hume came here from Olney, Ill., about two years ago, and have made a host of friends who join them
in sympathy over the sad loss of their beloved son. Dr. Hume is one of the leading veterinarians of this
community. The pall bearers were his classmates; Harry Shaw, Ferd Goerlitz, James and George Hawkins, Herbert
O'Neil and Joe Trimble.
Instead of draping his desk in crepe, as has been customary, his classmates placed a design of flowers
representing a broken wheel.
Wesley A. Hunt, age 15 years, died Friday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hunt, at Folsomville after a long illness. Funeral services were held at 11 o'clock Monday morning at the home. Interment was at the Folsomville cemetery.
Mrs. Will Husk, aged 31 years, died at 7 o'clock Sunday morning at her home on Third street. Mrs. Husk is survived by her husband and three children. She was a member of the Pocahontas lodge and they had charge of the services at the cemetery. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the General Baptist church with Rev. Edwards in charge of the services. Burial in Maple Grove cemetery.
Franklin Putnam Hutchinson was born in the vicinity of Newburgh October 31, 1856, departed this life February 10, 1915, aged 58 years, 3 months and ten days.
He was the fifth child of a family of two sons and four daughters born to Franklin and Amanda Hutchinson, descendants of famous pioneers in the eastern states and distinguished Revolutionary leaders.
On March 10, 1878, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth E. Cottrell. To this union three children were born - Mrs. Myrtle Ketcham of Chandler, Mrs. Pearl Campbell of Boonville and Mrs. Cora Campbell of this place, all of whom, with the mother, survive him.
He was an energetic man, a devoted husband and father and a sympathetic comrade in the home. His cheerful and cordial greetings endeared him to a large circle of friends.
Mr. Hutchinson was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal church at the age of twenty-one, and was ever a consistent and earnest christian, always interested in the welfare of his church, which he served in many capacities, and served his community as an ever helpful neighbor, a lover of his fellow men, and a more than ordinarily successful veterinarian
He was ever brave and patient and loved the life his Maker had assigned to his lot, and died in the assurance of his acceptance with the Heavenly Father. At first, he rather clung to life and wished for strength, but later had full resignation to the Father's will.
Two sisters, Mrs. Josephine Jarrett and Mrs. Martha Harter of this county, survive him; one sister, Mrs. Amira Sprinkle and one brother, Moses Wales Hutchinson, having preceded him to the great beyond, the brother being called only two months ago.
The many floral offerings showed the esteem and respect he held in the hearts of friends and loved ones.
Moses Wales Hutchinson was born in the vicinity of Newburg, Warrick county, Indiana, Nov. 12, 1850. Departed this life Dec. 20, 1914, aged sixty-four years, one month and eight days.
His parents were Franklin and Amanda Hutchinson, whose forefathers came from famous pioneers of the Eastern States and distinguished revolutionary leaders.
He was married to Mary C. Dial, Dec. 14, 1873, who survives him and sadly mourns her loss, but looks faithfully to the bright morn when they shall meet.
Early in life, he was converted to God, and united with the Methodist Episcopal church which he served faithfully, much of the time being a leader in its different departments.
He ever exhibited a brave and patient spirit which marked his whole life. He was sunshiny and jovial in disposition and ever charitable in his thought and words. He maintained a beautiful faith in the goodness of God, with whom he was in daily communion, feasted on the Gospel and comforted himself often by singing the old hymn of the church. He was ever quiet and unassuming but loyalty, itself, in the home, the church and the community.
He leaves one brother, Frank P. Hutchinson, three sisters, Mrs. Josephine Jarrett and Mrs. Martha Harter of this county and Mrs. Mary Mills of Texas, one sister, Amira Sprinkle, having preceded him to the great beyond.
Although we had strewn flowers along his path during lifetime, the many floral offerings showed the last deed of love and respect of loved ones and friends to one who will be sadly missed. A noble, true life has been crowned, and he has gone in peace to experience the glory of eternal life.
Dr. Sherman Kemlo Ingle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ingle, was born in Evansville, Ind., on December 26, 1873; died at Hot Springs, Ark., July 1, 1915. He was married to Alice S. Hart of this city October 12, 1910. To this union was born one son, Thomas Hart Ingle, who, with the wife, father, mother, two sisters, a brother and a host of friends, survives.
Dr. Ingle was for several years a teacher in the common schools of this county, during which time he prepared himself for the practice of medicine, in which he rapidly rose. Quietly and unassumingly he went about his life's duties with a heart full of sympathy and love for all who came in contact with him, seeking proficiency rather than praise. His life was one of obedience to his parents, fidelity to his home and devotion to the service of his fellow men where and when duty called.
For a long time before his death he realized that the chances for life were against him, yet with that calm serenity and dignity that had always marked his disposition he met the approaching end without faltering or fear. So on the first day of July, 1915, he heard the voice of the great Physician saying: "Well done; come up higher."
"And to him in a holier welcome
Was the mystical meaning given
Of the words of the blessed Master:
Of such is the kingdom of heaven."
He leaves besides his parents, his widow, a son, Thomas H., a brother, Mark, of Boonville, and two sisters, Mrs. Gus Bohn and Miss Florence Ingle of Boonville. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon from the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ingle, on east Locust street. Burial at Center cemetery.
MEETS DEATH IN SORGHUM MACHINE
Owensville, Ind., Oct. 11 - Rufus Irwin, 22 years old, son of Thomas Irwin of Lynnville, met a terrible death
this morning while operating a feed machine at the sorghum plant of Jake Fleener five miles southwest of
Owensville.
In some manner, Irwin's coat came in contact with the cog wheels and before he could utter a cry he was thrown
violently between the two large rollers and horribly mangled. One arm was torn entirely off and his head was
crushed. Death was almost instantaneous. His fellow workmen are grief stricken.
Coroner Morris of Kings was called to the scene, arriving soon after the accident.
Young Irwin was a cousin of Mrs. Fleener and had been working at the sorghum plant since the beginning of the
season. He was industrious and well liked by every one in the community.
Thomas Irwin, the father, arrived here this afternoon and took charge of the body. - Tuesday's (Evansville)
Courier.
Mrs. Charles James, 32 died last Thursday morning of dropsy at her home in Jenkinsville. She had been ill a long time. Rev. E.C. Wilder was in charge of the funeral services, held Friday at 1 p.m. at the home. Burial was in the Skelton cemetery. Mrs. James is survived by her husband and three small children.
Miss Carrie E. Johns, age 42 years, died Monday night at the home of her father, M.C. Johns, at Stanley. Miss Johns was a teacher in the public schools at Oakland City for twenty years and leaves many warm friends there. Her death was due to a nervous breakdown. Surviving are her parents, three brothers, Philip of Evansville, Curtin of Gary and F.G. Johns of Indianapolis; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Delove of Cleveland and Mrs. N.E. Thomas of Evansville. Funeral services were held at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the home at Stanley. Burial at Barnett cemetery.
Mrs. Cleantha Johnson, daughter of Alonzo and Elizabeth Johnson, was
born March 20, 1851, and died at Chandler, Oct. 7, 1926, aged 75 years,
6 months and 27 days.
She was united in marriage to Elmer T. Jeffries April 15, 1891. To this
union was born one child, Minnie. She professed faith in Christ when but
a girl and joined the Cum. Presbyterian church at Townsend, later
transferring to the Chandler congregation, where she remained a loyal
member until her Heavenly Father called her. She is survived by one
daughter and three step-daughters, Mrs. W. D. Pursley and Mrs. W. A.
Yoakum of Boonville and Mrs. Roy King of Princeton; also three
step-sons, Mich of Boonville, Homer of Indianapolis and Edward of
Chandler, besides other relatives.
Sister Jeffries was patient sufferer for months before she was called
home and said she was anxious to go. She accidentally fell about 13
weeks before she died, breaking one of her limbs. She never was able to
walk after the fall.
The funeral service was conducted by the writer, her pastor, at the
home. A large number gathered for the last rites. By S. T. Neelley,
Pastor
Mrs. Anna M. Kappenman, age 52 years, rural route 3, Newburgh, died at 6:30 o'clock Monday morning at St.
Mary's hospital in Evansville after a lingering illness. Surviving are the husband, Louis; two sons, Elmer and
Louis, both of Stevenson; the father, John Huber, Wadesville; seven brothers, John, Jr., Wadesville; William,
Eli, Jesse and Andy, Evansville, and Edward and Charles, Wadesville; two daughters, Mrs. Flora Raber of
Inglefield and Helen of Stevenson; two sisters, Mrs. Schauss of Wadesville and Mrs. Schmidt of Howell, besides
three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the home of her brother, Eli Huber in
Evansville. Burial was at Oak Hill cemetery, Evansville.
Mrs. Christena Katterjohn died at the residence of Mr. J.F. Katterjohn in our city, Tuesday, May 10, 1904 at 11:00 a.m., aged 83 years, 10 months and 13 days. A short funeral service was held at the residence of J.F. Katterjohn Thursday at seven o'clock a.m. The remains were taken to Huntingburg, Ind. on the eight o'clock train, accompanied by sorrowing relatives and friends. The regular funeral services were held at Zoar church, near huntingburg, at 11:00 a.m. by Rev. William Bockstahler. The remains were interred in Zoar cemetery. Her death was caused by Bright's disease and other infirmities of old age. Christena Bierbaum was born June 27, 1820 in Ladbergan, Germany and came to America in 1837, and located in Virginia, where she was married in 1839 to William Katterjohn, and in 1843 they located to Dubois county, Ind. Their union was blessed with eight children, four sons and four daughters. J.F. Katterjohn, of Boonville, H.A. Katterjohn, of Winslow, W.H. Katterjohn of Zoar; and two daughters, Mrs. Hemmer, of Huntingburg and Mrs. Ernest Holthamp of Evansville, survive. Her husband died in 1893 at Selvin, Warrick County, Ind., where they resided at that time, and since his death, she lived with her children. A strange coincidence is that Mrs. Katterjohn and her husband were both buried on Ascencion day. They were both faithful and zealous members of the German M.E. church and were founders of Zoar congregation. It may be said of her that she was a faithful and devoted wife, a kind and loving mother and a good neighbor. Than this, no higher tribute can be paid to womankind. "Weep not that toils are over, Weep not that her race is run, God grant we may rest as calmly, When our work, like hers, is done. Till then we yield with gladness, Our mother to Him to keep, And rejoice in sweet assurance, He giveth His loved one sleep."
Mrs. Rosie Keller, age 37 years, wife of S. Keller, farmer living near Stevenson, died at 8:45 a.m. Saturday of burns received when coal oil which she was using to start a fire exploded, setting fire to her clothes. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at the home and at St. John's church at 9 a.m., with burial at the church cemetery. She leaves her husband, three children and her mother, Mrs. Mary Welty.
Commodore Kelley, 78, died at his home in Lynnville Thursday. The funeral was held at the home Sunday
afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial in Maple Grove cemetery, Boonville.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minnie Kelley; one son, Isham of Halley, Ark., and one daughter, Mrs. Lucy Rice
of Lynnville. William I. Kelley of Boonville is a brother. Mr. Kelley was a Civil War veteran and a former
recorder of Warrick county.
Among those who came to attend the funeral were three granddaughters, Mrs. Edward Kennedy of St. Louis and the
Misses Marie Rice and Marian Koegel from Indiana University at Bloomington.
Mrs. Hannah Kelly died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Perry Day, early Saturday morning, April 15. The cause of her death was given as heart trouble. Mrs. Kelley was 78 years old. She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Perry Day, Mrs. Sarah Mills, Mrs. Wm. Goad, and one son, Wm Kelley. She united with the General Baptist Church over fifty years ago and had always lived a faithful christian life. The funeral took place Monday morning at 9 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Day. The body was taken to Folsomville for burial.
Maple Grove Cemetery; Boonville, Warrick County, Indiana
Journal
Gazette; Allen County, Indiana
Wednesday, June 23, 1971Died at his home in Boonville on Wednesday, December 27 1911, at 10 o'clock p.m., aged 75 years, 5 months and 20 days.
Funeral services were held at the late home on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial at Maple Grove cemetery, Rev. M.M. Rankin officiating. The deceased left surviving, his aged wife, two daughters, Mrs. Henry O'Loughlin and Mrs. Rudolph Gordner and many other relatives and friends to mourn his death.
Kern, Gertrude M., 76, of 9731 U. S. 24 West, a native of Boonville who
resided in Allen County the past 12 years, died at 7:20 p.m. Monday in
St. Joseph's Hospital.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Pence,
with whom she resided and three brothers, Rufus Woolsey, Boonville, S??
Woolsey of Chandler, and Floyd Woolsey, Apple Valley, Calif.
The body
was sent by D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home to Kochler Funeral Home,
Boonville.
The sad news came to relatives and friends in this county that Rev. C. Ebert Ketcham had died at his home in
Banning, Cal., April 28. He had been in failing health for many years but hopes had been entertained for a
restoration to health. Just a few weeks before he died, he was making his plans for the summer and his death
came as a surprise to his family. Ebert was born and grew to manhood near old Fletcher chapel, and was converted
in that church and united with it in early boyhood. He was a successful teacher in the public schools for many
years, and dearly loved the work, but later left it for that higher calling, a minister of the gospel. He was
united in marriage to Florence Jarrett soon after entering the ministry and they together labored faithfully in
leading souls to that "everlasting peace" until his strength failed. To this union three children were born,
Charles, Lolan and Sarah Ruth, who, with their mother, survive. Ebert and family went to many different climates
to find health. Though he was often strong enough to continue in his beloved work, he never regained his health.
The bereaved family was much comforted in its loss by the many kind expressions of neighbors and friends. A
great profusion of California's choicest flowers were banked about his bier, proving the high esteem of the
people of Banning, and the words of praise that came from the lips of their pastor in his eulogy but voiced the
thoughts of the many friends there. Funeral services were held at the M.E. church in Banning Monday, April 24,
after which interment took place in the cemetery there.
Henry H. Kincaid was born in Tennessee Oct. 17, 1842, and died in this city, Feb. 8, 1915, aged 72 years, 4 months and 1 day. He was married to Jane Marcey in January, 1864, and to this union were born 7 children. The wife and four children preceded him to the other shore. The living ones are: D.A. Kincaid, of Corning, Ark.; Mrs. Hettie Releford, of Parma, Mo., and Mrs Homer Goad, of this city, with whom he made his home. He professed faith in Christ when young and was a faithful member of the General Baptist church at the time of his death. He leaves three children and seventeen grandchildren and great-grandchildren, besides a host of relatives and friends. The funeral took place Tuesday, Rev. J.R. Edwards conducting a service at the Goad home on Oak street. The remains were taken to Brown's chapel for burial.
FOUND DEAD - On Wednesday morning, March 4, about 11 a.m., Eli Koch was found dead on the roadside not very far from his home. He and his father had been sawing wood in the woods near the railroad track, when about noon he and his father started to their respective homes. His father, who lives in Elberfeld, started up the railroad track home, while the son started down the road homeward. The father had hardly reached home when he heard the news of his son who was found lying on his face, dead, on the roadside, by a farmer driving in a wagon to Elberfeld. He being very much alarmed at the scene hurried to Elberfeld with the news. Death was due to heart trouble. He leaves a wife and four small children.
WIlliam Kolnsberg was born Sept. 9, near Covington, KY. Born of christian parents, reared in a christian home, this spiritual influence made a deep impression upon his young mind and showed itself all through his life. In the year 1869 they moved to Santa Claus, Ind. In this christian neighborhood he found peace for his soul. This was the most precious moment of his life. The congregation here soon recognizing his positive stand for Christ, honored him by giving him exhorter license, in which capacity he was true and faithful. March 6, 1886, he was united in marriage to Rosina Warnke. In 1897 they moved to Mt. Vernon; in 1901 to Warrick county, near Boonville. In the Ebenezer church he served for many years as trustee. Bro. Kolnsberg was a strong, christian character and remained true to his convictions. His health began to fail about two months ago. He fought valiantly with his iron will, but he declined rapidly and his end came peacefully Saturday morning, July 3, 1920. He is survived by his grief-stricken wife, five sisters and many friends. Funeral services were conducted at the home Monday morning at 8 o'clock and at the German M.E. church at Santa Claus at 10:30; Rev. John Claus, pastor of the German M.E. church officiating, and Rev. L. Ackermann assisting. His remains were laid to rest at the cemetery at Santa Claus.
Passes Away at Her Home in This City After a Long Period of Sickness
Mrs. Mary Koutz died Sunday afternoon. Her demise was not unexpected, as she had been sick for many months with
a fatal malady.
The funeral was held Wednesday forenoon. A service was conducted at the residence of her son, Claude M. Koutz,
west Cherry street, by Dr. D.P. Holt, of the Main street M.E. church, following which the burial took place at
Maple Grove cemetery. All the living children were at her bedside when the final summons came.
Mary (Klink) Koutz was born in Rochester, N.Y., June 3, 1848, and came to Boonville when fourteen years old.
Four years later she was married to Henry Koutz in this city and the fruits of the union were four sons and two
daughters, all of whom are living except a daughter, Hattie. The husband and father was killed by a lightning
stroke in 1894. The living children are Mrs. Ernest Raabe, of Terre Haute, and Messrs. Claude M., Charles P.,
Will F. and Henry P. Koutz, all of this city. She also leaves three sisters - Mrs. Philip Fiegel, Mrs. Fred
Fiegel and Miss Emma Klink, all of Rockport.
Mrs. Koutz was a devoted wife and mother. She was a member of the ladies' aid society of the Main Street M.E.
Church.
?Jacob Kuntzmann, a native of Boonville but a resident of Evansville
since his 18th year, died at the Deaconess hospital last week Thursday
after an illness of about a week. He was 53 years, 11 months and 15 days
old and was the son of the late Martin Kuntzmann of Boonville. He is
survived by his wife, Minnie; two sons, Roy and Raymond of Evansville,
and by three sisters and two brothers of Boonville, Mrs. Charles Wilke,
Mrs. Casper Roeder, Mrs. John Kirsch, Louis Kuntzmann and George
Kuntzmann, Sr., besides other relatives.
The funeral was held Saturday afternoon with services at Zion's
Evangelical church, Evansville, in charge of Rev. J.U. Schneider, with
burial in Locust Hill cemetery.
Mr. Kuntzmann had conducted a number of prominent barber shops in
Evansville and was a widely-known man. He was a member of the Court of
Honor and the Tribe of Ben Hur.
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