Hanna - George E.
Source: Waveland Independent, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana Oct 31, 1919
Friends here were very much surprised on Fri. to hear of the unexpected death of George E. Hanna, who left here last week after a stay of several weeks for his home in Pasadena [California]. The telegram announcing his death came from Los Angeles, but so far no particulars have been received as to the exact circumstances. He was in fair health when leaving here, although he has been something of an invalid for several years. Mr. Hanna was the son of Thomas Hanna and his second wife, Sally Buchannan Hanna and was b. on what is still known as the Hanna farm, a mi. So. of Waveland, now owned by Russell Ewbank. He was educated in the common schools and afterwards graduated from the Old Academy. He was a teacher in the Parke Co. schools for several years and later farmed the old homestead. Mr. Hanna always took a deep interest in public affairs. He was a staunch republican and served one term as Joint Senator from Parke & Montgomery. He voted for the County Option law and was always on the right side on all moral questions. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and active in all its affairs. He belonged to the Masonic fraternity. Four years ago he sold his farm and moved to California, hoping thereby to benefit his health. The Land of Summer did not appeal to him and during his visit here he repeatedly said that there was no place like Indiana. He was of a kindly disposition and had many friends in this vicinity. He is survived by his wife, Mary Glover Hanna. Relatives here have not been informed as to whether she will continue to make her home in the West or return to Indiana. -- typed by kbz