1890-93 Newspapers

Boonville Enquirer & the Boonville Standard News

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1890

June 17, 1890 
Boonville Standard 
DEATH OF B.H. BIVIN
"Mr. B. H. Bivin, of this place, died suddenly Tuesday evening of an attack of erysipelas. He had been nursing for a few days a son suffering of the same complaint and contracted in the meantime a worse case of the ailment himself. The deceased was 53 years of age, and for several years past has been engaged in the saw milling business. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. C.D. Wilson, at the M.E. Church, Wednesday afternoon. The remains were buried at Maple Grove Cemetery."

June 27, 1890 
Boonville Standard
DROWNED IN A WELL
"John S. Camp, a farmer 64 years of age, living near Lynn Station, Greer township, this county, was drowned in a well on his farm last Saturday morning early. The indications point toward suicide. Mr. Camp was stricken with paralysis about two years ago; and again about six weeks ago he received another partial stroke. The well was an old, disused one, twenty-three feet deep; and the cover had to be removed before he could be drowned therein. After every other place in the neighborhood had been searched, a pair of grab-hooks was used in the well, and the body was recovered. County Coroner James S. Sanders examined the body, and gave in his verdict that the unfortunate man came to his death by "drowning in a well in his yard."
The funeral took place Sunday."
16 Sep 1892, pg 4, column 2
Mrs. Sarah Langford, aged 86 years, died here last Sunday, of old age. The remains were buried on Monday at the Day graveyard, west of Boonville.
(note: This is the same individual mentioned as Mrs. Sarah Morgan in the Boonville Enquirer, 17 Sep 1892. Sarah Morgan, after her husband, Anthony Wayne Morgan died, married Joseph Lankford)
17 Sep 1892, pg 3
Mrs. Sarah Morgan, aged 86 years, 5 months, and 10 days, died of old age, on last Sunday morning, at her residence in this place, and the remains were interred at the Day cemetery, northwest of Boonville, on Monday. She was one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Boonville. She outlived all her children all of whom have passed on before her. A number of grandchildren, great grandchildren and many sorrowing friends survive her.
(note: This is the same individual mentioned as Mrs. Sarah Langford in the Boonville Standard, 16 Sep 1892. Sarah Morgan, after her husband, Anthony Wayne Morgan died, married Joseph Lankford)

White, Catherine
October 4, 1890 Boonville Enquirer

Mrs. Catherine White, consort of Mr. Alexander J. White, died at her home in Boonville, on Tuesday, Sept. 30th, after a protracted illness of consumption, aged 54 years and 25 days. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. C.D. Wilson, and the remains were interred at Maple Grove Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon. The deceased was a highly respected and pious citizen of Boonville, and the sympathy of all is extended to the afflicted family.

Weyerbacher, Peter Jacob
October 4, 1890 Boonville Enquirer

Peter Jacob Weyerbacher died at his home near Boonville, last Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1890, aged 87 years, 6 months and 8 days. He was born in Rheinbach, Prussia Germany and emigrated to this county direct in 1848. He was the father of five children - two sons and three daughters- the former accompanying him to this country, all of whom are now dead. His brother, Adam Weyerbacher of this place is the only survivor of the immediate family. He was the grandfather of fourteen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren, an honest man and a life long Democrat.

1892

Brizius, Caroline
January 22, 1892 Boonville Standard

OLD INHABITANT DEAD - Mrs. Caroline Brizius, of Newburgh, died Sunday, Jan. 17, at the advanced age of 92 years. Deceased was probably the oldest inhabitant in this county. She was born in Birchefeld, Oldenburgh, Germany, came to America in 1847, and settled at once with her husband in Warrick county. Deceased was the mother of 12 children - six sons and two daughters living, among whom is Frank Brizius, a well-known citizen of Newburgh. She leaves living 50 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren. Remains were buried at Newburgh on Tuesday.

Goad, Peter
January 22, 1892 Boonville Standard

DEATH OF PETER GOAD - In the death of Peter Goad, on Friday of last week, Warrick county lost one of its oldest and most prominent inhabitants. Of late years he has been confined by feebleness to his home, one-half mile north of Boonville. Deceased was 86 years of age when the lamp of life went out. Peter Goad was a native of Virginia, and was born near where the battle of Bull Run was fought. He removed with his parents to Tennessee in 1808, received no education, and was reared up to farming. He moved to Warrick county, near this place, in 1828. Mr. Goad was married to Dicey Smith, of Tennessee, when only 19 years of age, and reared a family of eight children, most of whom are living. Mr. Goad served as Commissioner for Warrick county for 12 years. He was a Democrat in politics, and a most respected pioneer. His wife died in 1869.

Goad, Peter
January 22, 1892 Boonville Standard

In the death of Peter Goad, on Friday of last week, Warrick county lost one of its oldest and most prominent inhabitants. Of late years he has been confined by feebleness to his home, one-half mile north of Boonville. Peter Goad was a native of Virginia, and was born near where the battle of Bull Run was fought. He removed with his parents to Tennessee in 1808, received no education, and was reared up to farming. He moved to Warrick county, near this place, in 1828. Mr. Goad was married to Dicey Smith, of Tennessee, when only 19 years of age, and reared a family of eight children, most of whom are living. Mr. Goad served as Commissioner for Warrick county for 12 years. He was a Democrat in politics, and a most respected pioneer. His wife died in 1869.

Brizius, Caroline
January 23, 1892 Boonville Enquirer

Mrs. Caroline Brizius, an old and highly respected lady of Newburg, died at her home in that place on last Sunday, January 17, at 7 o'clock, at the advanced age of 92 years and the remains were interred in the cemetery at that place on Tuesday. The deceased is well-known in Boonville and was one of Warrick county's pioneer citizens. She was born in Birkenfeild, Oldenburg, Germany, on the 8th day of October, 1800, and was married to Louis Brizius during the year 1820, and came to this country with husband and family. After their arrival in this country, they proceeded westward to Indiana, and settled in Boonville, shortly afterwards moving to Newburg where her husband died at the age of 63 years. There were born to them twelve children, and there are six sons and two daughters living, all of whom were present at the funeral, the eldest son being seventy-three years of age. There are also fifty grandchildren, forty-nine great grandchildren - in all one hundred and eighty-seven descendants.

Divinny, Isaac E.
February 13, 1892 Boonville Enquirer

Isaac E. Divinny departed this life Feb. 2, 1892, at the residence of James Barton's. The deceased was one of the highest and intelligent young teachers in Warrick county. From the best information we can get he was born about 1867 in Greer township. His mother died when quite young. He was then transferred to Mr. Wm. F. Foster's, where he received his education in the district schools. When he was about 17 years of age he was examined on county examination and made twelve months license the first time. He was then induced to teach District school number 7. When the first term expired he was wanted by every patron to teach the school again. He taught the second successive term and at the end of this school he was married to Miss Goldena Barton, then he taught a spring school at the same place. During the following winter he taught his third term, but just about a week before his school was out his wife died. He was troubled over her death so much that he made a trip to California. When he returned he taught his fourth and last school at that place. He then taught two successive schools at Mt. Olive. He was married the second time to Miss Hortence Jarrett, and was also elected assessor of Greer township, which office he held during the spring and summer of 1891. He moved from his farm to Boonville where he was teaching a school when his health forbade him then he made a pleasant trip to Texas and improved greatly. He returned in about two months and it was hoped by many of his friends he would recover. He remained at Mr. Wm. Jarrett's about three weeks, when he was moved to Mr. James Barton's one week and three days before his death. He was for many years the correspondent from Ditney. He also was the man who established Stanley post office. May we ever have many more men like Mr. Divinny. He was buried on Feb. 5, by Antietam camp of this place at the Barnett cemetery. He leaves a wife and two children.

McFerrin, Ida
February 13, 1892 Boonville Enquirer

Ida McFerrin, aged 17, died on last Sunday, Feb. 7, at the residence of her mother, of typhoid fever. The remains were interred at the Harpole graveyard west of town on Monday.

Mellen, Mattie Alexander
February 13, 1892 Boonville Enquirer

Mrs. Mattie Alexander, died at home on Locust street, in Boonville, Feb. 1st, 1892, wife of W.H. Mellen, aged 26 years, 11 months and 18 days. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. C.D. Wilson, pastor of the M.E. church, and interment was made at the Boonville Cemetery on the 10th. The sympathy of the community is extended in full force to Mr. Mellen in his early and sad bereavement.

Kinderman, Lou
May 13, 1892 Boonville Standard

Mrs. Louis Kinderman, whose illness of several months duration has been watched by anxious friends and relatives, ended at the home of her sister at Mt. Vernon, Ind., Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock. The deceased was born in Evansville twenty-six years ago, and as Miss Lou Schwerdt she was favorably known. In her girlhood and in mature years, she was in robust health, of happy disposition, and one to whom every one became attached. She was cheerful, possessing a smile and greeting for her friends and acquaintances , who lament her demise. She was married in Boonville in June of 1890 to Mr. Louis Kinderman. A few months after her marriage she suffered an attack of lagrippe, which finally developed into consumption. Her condition grew worse, which necessitated her confinement at her home. About six weeks ago her sister, Mrs. C. P. Klein, of Mt. Vernon, had her removed from Boonville to Mt. Vernon in hopes of benefiting the patient. The remains were taken to Evansville to the home of Charles W. Schwerdt, brother of the deceased, 600 Locust street. The funeral takes place this (Friday) morning, at 10 o'clock.

Kinderman, Louisa
May 14, 1892 Boonville Enquirer

The sad intelligence was received in our community of the death of Mrs. Louisa Schwerdt, consort of Mr. Louis L. Kinderman, of this place, at 5 o'clock p.m., May 10, at Mt. Vernon, Indiana, aged 24 years, 8 months and 11 days. Mrs. Kinderman was married at Evansville about two years ago, and immediately located in this place in a happy home supplied by her husband, but about a year ago her health began to fail and she was stricken with consumption. In the hope of regaining her health, she was removed to the home of a sister in Mt. Vernon some months ago, but all that her husband and friends could bestow on her proved of no avail, and her spirit finally fled to the land where suffering is not known and all are at rest. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the sadly bereaved young husband and devoted young relatives, who did every thing in their power to retain her yet a while longer. Her remains were interred in the family lot at Locust Hill Cemetery at Evansville, on Friday May 13, at 10 o'clock a.m., attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends, many attending from this place.

Miller, George E.
May 14, 1892 Boonville Enquirer

The citizens of our town were shocked last Saturday by the announcement of the sudden death of George E. Miller, which occurred at his father's residence on the corner of Locust and Fourth streets. He was the second son of L.. Miller, president of the Boonville National Bank, and was aged 22 years. He had been actively engaged at work with the electric light company and had performed a full days work the day before. But during the night he was taken suddenly ill by some disruption of the stomach, a trouble occasioned some years ago by being thrown from a mule, from the effects of which it is supposed he never fully recovered. He was a young man just entering into full life, and one of the saddest features is that he was to celebrate his marriage on the 18th inst., to one of the esteemed daughters of our town. He was a favorite among his
companions and immediate family, and his absence will be sadly missed. His remains were interred at Maple Grove Cemetery Sunday afternoon. The funeral being attended by a large concourse of citizens.

Goad, Joseph
July 9, 1892 Boonville Enquirer

Uncle Joseph Goad, an old citizen of Warrick county, died at his home near Boonville, last Saturday, the 2nd inst., and was buried the following day, aged 72 years. He was a native of Tennessee, but came to this county 60 years ago. He had been an invalid for several years.

Peter Gordner
July 9, 1892 Boonville Enquirer

Peter Gordner died Saturday night at 10 minutes before 12 o'clock, after a long and protracted illness, aged 56 years, 5 months and 3 days. For many months he had been seriously ill, and a number of times his life was despaired of, but his vigorous constitution would pull him through. He was a native of Germany, and received a good education, and at the age of 23 years came to America, landing in New York City in the spring of 1859, and located in Boonville the following May, where he engaged in farming and teaming, and continued in the same business until the fall of 1865, and then engaged in the livery business and continued until his death, and left an excellent business, which he built up by economy and industry. He dealt to some extent in fast horses and his name was well known to the turf all over the country. In 1861 he was married to Rosanna Martel, and by her was the father of eight children, only three of whom survive, Jacob, Rosanna and Emma, all of whom were at his bedside at the end, the son having arrived from abroad but a few hours before his death. His remains wee buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, a resting place laid out by himself, and were followed to the grave by a large concourse of sorrowing citizens and relatives on Tuesday morning. He left his family in good circumstances.

Gordner, Peter
July 9, 1892 Boonville Standard

After a long spell of illness, Peter Gordner, one of the best known citizens of Boonville, died last Saturday night about midnight. Deceased was born in Berkenfeld, Germany, and was 56 years of age. The cause of death was kidney trouble, or Bright's disease. Mr. Gordner was an old citizen here. He did more to develop high quality of horseflesh and stock than any one in this vicinity. He was popularly known all over the State as a keeper of fast and racing stock. The funeral took place Tuesday morning. Rev. Mehl, of the Lutheran church, conducted the services at the house, and Rev. Wilson, M.E. Church, officiated at the grave. A large cortege followed the remains to Maple Grove cemetery.

1893

Pepmiller, Louis
August 12, 1893 Boonville Enquirer

Louis Pepmiller, of San Fransico, Cal., and a son of August Pepmiller, of Newburgh, died at his home in Cal., of pneumonia.

Thompson, Peter S., Dr.
August 12, 1893 Boonville Enquirer

Dr. Peter S. Thompson, of Newburgh, one of the oldest practicing physicians in Warrick county, died Monday at his home in Newburgh, of paralysis. He graduated in medicine from Jefferson College in 1850. He came to Newburgh in the early sixties and remained there to the time of his death. His wife and three children survive him. In his death, the medical profession looses a valuable member and Newburgh, an esteemed citizen. The funeral services were held at the home in Newburgh, at 3 o'clock Tuesday.

Youngblood, Melvinia
September 8, 1893 Boonville Standard

Died, Sunday, Sept. 3, at her home in Boonville, at the age of 58 years, Melvinia Youngblood. Funeral services were conducted at the home of the deceased by Rev. M.C. Cockrum. Interment at Mt. Gilead cemetery.

Barth, Louisa
September 8, 1893 Boonville Standard

Died Tuesday, Sept. 5, at her home in Boonville, Mrs. Louisa Barth, consort of Christian Barth. Deceased was aged 47 years. The funeral took place yesterday, and the remains were interred at St. John's cemetery, east of town.

Campbell, Isaac C.
September 15, 1883 Boonville Enquirer

While in a state of somnambulism Saturday morning about two o'clock, Mr. Isaac C. Campbell fell from the window of his bedroom, on the west side of the Sheriff's residence, and striking a pair of stone steps below, was fatally injured. The noise of the fall awoke the members of the family, and the injured man was removed into the house and medical aid summoned. But nothing could be done for the sufferer, and at 5:20 o'clock the same morning he died. The news of the accident was a great shock to our people and was universally regretted. The deceased was 54 years, 4 months and 9 days old, and had long been a citizen of the county. He was a generous, kind-hearted man, and was known and esteemed by the people of Warrick and surrounding counties. Everybody knew "Cole" Campbell, everybody respected him and everybody regrets his sudden and untimely death. The remains were interred at Wesley Chapel Cemetery at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, to which last resting place they were followed by a large number of sorrowing friends.

Brizius, Frank, Jr.
September 15, 1883 Boonville Enquirer

Mr. Frank Brizius, Jr., of Newburgh, died last Monday night. The deceased was an active and energetic young man, a jeweler by occupation, and had a wide circle of friends.