OSBORN, Charles - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

Charles Osborn died Tuesday afternoon at 1:45 o’clock at the Home Hospital, as a result of a stroke of paralysis which he suffered several weeks ago.  His condition was not considered serious, however, until last Friday when he was removed to the hospital for treatment. Mr. Osborn was born in Fountain County, Indiana on Nov 11, 1852 the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Osborn but the greater part of his life was spent in or near Remington, Indiana. About 20 years ago he moved to this city. He was proficient at the carpenter trade, having specialized in repair jobs and he did his work with great skill.  He was not a member of any church or fraternal society but was a well versed student in spiritualism. He has resided above the Stone & Rutz Barber Shop of 217 Main Street for a number of years. Two sisters and two brothers survive, Mrs. Tillie McCabe of Quincy, Ill; Mrs. Alice Parks of Remington; DW Osborn of Fowler and Scott Osborn of this city. CL Parks of Remington, a nephew who is an undertaker, took the body to the home of Mrs. Parks at Remington from where the funeral will be held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon. Burial will be made in the family lot at the Remington cemetery. - kbz