FINE, Jacob E.
Source: Crawfordsville Journal Review 17 Mar 1953 p 4
WALLACE— Jacob E. Fine, 94, retired Wallace banker, died Monday afternoon at his home in Wallace. He had been ill for four weeks. Born Feb. 14, 1859, near Wallace, Mr. Fine was the son of David and Mary Myers Fine. He married Maria Keller March 17, 1881. The couple were preparing to observe their 72nd wedding anniversary when Mr. Fine was taken ill. Active in church and fraternal affairs, Mr. Fine was a member of the Wallace Lutheran Church, Wallace Masonic Lodge and the Wallace Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, Low Twelve Club and the Cabilistic Club. He also was a charter member of the Eastern Star. Mr. Fine, who was a resident of Wallace 55 years, was engaged in the banking business for 20 years. Surviving are the widow; two sons, Austin Fine, Wallace, and Clarence Fine, Indianapolis; a daughter, Mrs. Flossie Jones, of Crawfordsville, wife of Former Mayor Clark Jones, and a grandson, Richard Fine, in service in Japan. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Frankie Fine, and a son, Earl Leland Fine, who was killed in World War I. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Wallace Lutheran Church. Burial will be at the Wallace Lutheran Cemetery. The body was taken to the Crumley Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Friends may call at the family home in Wallace after 1 p. m. Tuesday - typed by Walt W.
Thanks to the Covington Public Library for sending their wonderful collection of obituaries to share with you here (especially Brenda) – 1950 B Book p 45 Hand dated March 16, 1953
Jacob E. Fine, 94, retired Wallace banker died at 1:05 p.m. Monday at his home after an illness of several months. He had been seriously ill for the past four weeks. Mr. Fine was born Feb 14, 1859 on a farm new Wallace, son of David and Mary Myers Fine. He had been a resident of Wallace for the past 55 years and had retired from the banking business 20 years ago. In 1881 he married Maria Keller who survives. The could would have celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary March 17. Surviving besides the wife are two sons, Austin at home and Clarence of Indianapolis; a daughter, Mrs. Flossie Jones of Crawfordsville and a grandson. He was a member of Wallace Lutheran Church, Wallace Masonic Lodge, a charter member of Wallace Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, the Cabalistic Club and the Low 12 Club. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Frankie and son, Earl. Funeral services were Wednesday afternoon at Wallace Lutheran Church with Rev. WE Allen of Indianapolis officiating. Burial was in the Lutheran cemetery with Crumley Funeral Home in charge. – kz