Harbeson - Benjamin M.
Source: Waveland Independent newspaper, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana, July 18, 1924
Dr. BM Harbeson took John Miles on a personally conducted tour in
Clay County Monday. They visited Morris Miles at Staunton and got a
car-load of raspberries. They saw a strip mine in operation where a big
steam shovel from Panama said to be the largest in the world was
scooping up coal in 9 ton bites. They also visited the battlfield of
Staunton where so many of our boys bit the dust mixed with hardtack and
beans. - typed by kbz
Source: Waveland Independent newspaper, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana April 6, 1928
Dr. B.M. Harbeson of Waveland, one of the best known
Republicans of the County, who was defeated by only a few votes
at the last election for the same office, after much soliciation
from all parts of the district as well as the County at large,
has consented to again become a candidate for commissioner from
the third district. Dr. Harbeson has been one of the very active
men of party for over 30 years, having served as precinct
committeeman for a number of years and was also vice chairman of
his party. Under his leadership as precinct committeeman his was
known as the banner precinct of the County, no factional
differences being allowed to enter. he also served the town of
Waveland for 18 years as one of the trustees gaining much
valuable experience which would be of great value in the event he
is nominated and elected. Dr. Harbeson has also given much study
to road building and maintenance which is one of very great
importance confronting the people today. Having made the race in
both the primary and election so recently, he feels that the
voters are qualified to make their choice, and as it takes a
great amount of time to visit all of the County, this
announcement will be all that can be given and any support will
be gratefully received and appreciated. If nominated and elected
the business pertaining to the office will be very carefully
studied and all the promise that can be given at this time or in
the future is to serve conscientiously and diligently, without
fear or favor and to promote the interests of the people of the
County as a whole. -- typed by kbz
Source: Waveland Independent newspaper, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana, Thursday, Dec 10, 1942
At the regular meeting Monday at the Waveland Town Board, Dr.
Harbeson tendered his resignation as a member of the board. Dr.
Harbeson has practiced here over 48 years and 28 of those have
been devoted to serving on the town board at various intervals.
The doctor says when first elected to the board, the street
lights consisted of a few coal oil lights on posts after which
came the acetylene lights which had to be lighted every night and
later came our present electric lights. He also recalls that one
of his experiences was relative in sidewalks. All that were in
the town were a few brick and the rest gravel so when the board
ordered cement walks for the town, it looked like someone's scalp
was in danger. However, after they were once laid, no one wanted
them removed. The Dr. in tendering his resignation feels that he
has served longer than any one who was ever on the board and
feels that a younger man should be put in his place. - typed by kbz
Source: Tri-County News, (Waveland, Indiana) Aug 9, 1962
Dr. Benjamin M. HARBESON, 91, a dentist serving Waveland for
more than 65 years, died Tuesday morning Aug 7, at his home in
Waveland. A native of Waveland, he was born Feb 24, 1871. His
parents were Benjamin F and Harriet Clark Harbeson. He was first
married to Layla Kritz in 1902 and after her death in 1937,
married Cordelia Rule on April 17, 1938. Dr. Harbeson was a
member of the Waveland Presbyterian Church and quite active in
church work until illness forced him to retire. He was a member
of the Waveland Masonic Lodge for more than 70 years. A graduate
of Valparaiso University he taught school in Parke &
Montgomery County for a few years before attending Indian Dental
College, now part of IU. Survivors include his wife and a sister,
Mrs. Maude Underwood. Funeral services were held at Machledt
& Servies Thursday with Rev. Paul Bingham and Rev. Lester
Niles officiating. Burial was in Maple Ridge Cemetery. Masonic
graveside services were held. - typed by kbz