HICKMAN, Mary - 1918
Source: Crawfordsville Review Sept 24, 1918 p 7
Attica Tribune - Dr. Holly, of this city, was called to the home of Don Hickman, near Newtown Thursday morning at 4 o'clock to treat Mary, 9-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hickman. He found that she had ptomaine poisoning, but was so far gone remedies would have no effect. She died an hour later. A son was also ill from the same disease, but he is improving and will recover. The party had eaten chicken which had been cooked for a couple of days and also partook of watermelon that had been cut and exposed for some time. Either of these might have caused the trouble. Funeral services were held at the home and interment was in Riverside cemetery.- kbz
Source: Attica Daily Tribune 10 Oct 1918 p 1
Mary Elizabeth Hickman only daughter of Don and Edna Hickman died at the home near Newtown on Sept 17 aged 8 years and 9 months. Mary was a bright girl whose sweet manners made her a favorite with those who knew her and who by her vivaciousness, attracted the attention of all who met her. She was a most charming little girl who had manners far beyond one of her years and whose naturally winsome ways brought cheer to those older in years and made her childhood an inspiration to youthful companions. No wonder that the loving parents and fond grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allen gave to her the full measure of their devotion and furnished every care possible through her short life and that when her spirit took its flight it left with them a memory of sweetness that will remain until her chubby hands beckon them to the reunion in that eternal home where only love is known.