Booher - Phoebe Martin
Source: Weekly Argus News, May 11, 1895 p 5
Mrs. J.A. Booher, east of town died last Saturday; was buried at the Lutheran Cemetery Monday. Her funeral was preached by Rev. Weisner of Mulberry.
Source: Darlington News - Just as we were returning home from the funeral of Mrs. Booher the bell commenced tolling for the death of Mrs. W.C. Roper, who died at 2 o’clock Monday. Her funeral was preached at her home on Wednesday by Rev. Spohn of the ME Church of which she was a member. Her body was laid to rest in the IOOF Cemetery.
Note: Phoebe Martin Booher - 12-27-1826 Ohio 5-4-1895 Montgomery County married Jonathan A. Booher 12-21-1854 (3-3-1833 to 12-28-1912)
Note 2: I find no Roper in the Darlington IOOF Cemetery nor do I find a Roper anywhere in the area who died in 1895 :( SORRY _ if anyone finds this please let me know -- karen.zach@sbcglobal.net
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday, 10 May 1895
Mrs. Phoebe Booher, wife of Jonathan A. Booher, residing near the Lutheran Church, four miles east of Darlington, died last Saturday from a stroke of paralysis. She was about 70 years old and was a member of the Lutheran Church. She leaves five children, one being a girl. She has belonged to the Lutheran Church many years and was a good, kind hearted Christian woman. -s
In Memory of Phoebe Booher
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal 17 May 1895
Phoebe Booher, born Dec. 27th, 1826, died May 4th, 1895, aged 69 years, 4 months and 7 days. She was the precious jewel of the home circle. Her presence and kindness brought sunshine and gladness to the home. Her life was a model of gentleness, kindness, and sympathy. No unkind word or act of hers ever offended even the most sensitive nature. She was free from ostentation. Modesty, kindness and gentleness of spirit characterized her life, and to pay the last tribute of respect to her precious memory one of the largest assemblages that ever congregated at the Lutheran Church was present at her funeral, and Rev. Wesner conducted an appropriate service. Phoebe was a member of the Lutheran Church. Her Christian life was worthy of emulation. Her gentle spirit has been transported to the realm of eternal day, but the example of her beautiful life still lives to bless her memory. She ran the race with patience until she fell asleep.
She leaves a husband and five children, one daughter and four sons and many friends to mourn her loss. -s