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Charles R. Davis

Crawfordsville Journal, Wed. Nov 28, 1917

Lebanon, Nov. 28

Charles R. Davis, who was one of the most prominent citizens of this place died here last evening at 5 o'clock from a stroke of paralysis. He was stricken Monday morning at 7 o'clock and never rallied from the shock. Mr. Davis was 66 years, 8 months and 14 days old, having been born March 12, 1851 in Parke Co., Ind. He was marr. Nov 13, 1873 in Hendricks Co to Sarah L. REESE who survives. The children living are: Allie M. Davis, Lebanon; Mrs. Grace Watson of Boone Co; Clayton R, of Indianapolis; OP Davis of Lebanon. There are also four brothers and two sisters living: William, James and John of Ladoga; George W of Missouri; Anna M. Tenner of Iowa and Clara Mount of Ladoga. Mr. Davis served as trustee of Center Twp from 1895 to 1900. He taught school in Boone Co. for 30 years. Mr. Davis also served on the police service in Lebanon for several years. He was a member of the Central Christian Church of Lebanon; the IOOF [Independent Order of Odd Fellows] of Ladoga; the IOORM and the Masons of Lebanon. The fun. will be held at the residence 610 Esplande St, at 10 a.m. Thurs and will be conducted by the Rev. AL Ward. Bur. in Oak Hill Cemetery The IOOF [Independent Order of Odd Fellows] and IOORM will give their ritualistic service at the home. (thanks to

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