Conner - Paris
Paris M. Conner
Source: Waveland Independent Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana April 28, 1905
Paris M. Conner died at his home on East Main Street about 4 Tuesday morning. He has been in feeble health for more than a year suffering greatly with heart trouble. On Sunday night he suffered a paralytic stroke and never regained consciousness. The funeral services at the ME Church on Thursday afternoon were conducted by Rev. GW Alley and Rev. WF Gibson. The body was interred at Maple Ridge after a funeral ceremony by the Masons and Odd Fellows. Mr. Conner was born on the Nathaniel Dowden farm 5 miles north of Waveland Dec 15, 1830. He married Miss Mary J. Servies Jan 20, 1853. To them were born two children, William and Mrs. John Sharp. Mrs. Conner survives him as do two brothers, Frank Conner of Paris, Tx; and William Conner of North Liberty Ind; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Harrison of Danville, Ill and Mrs. Emma Richards of Indianapolis. He has been an active and public spirited citizen and will be missed in this community. He served for a number of years as town trustee and justice of the peace and it is a noticeable fact that he always set justice and peace above prospective fees and kept down many a lawsuit. He was town clerk at the time of his death although increasing ill health prevented him from attending to the office. He was a builder and contractor and there are a few houses in this section but show his handiwork. He took great pride in good, substantial work and was not satisfied with less than the best. He was an honored member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and active in all its good works, filling different official positions. He joined the Masons 40 years ago and at later dates the AOUW and Odd Fellows. In all these orders he was a faithful member and held many responsible positions. He was insured in the AOUW for $2,000. His entire life was one of toil, accompanied by thoughtful endeavor in the pursuit of noble things. He was a kind friend, a devoted husband, loving father and a Christian of sterling character.