Hasselman - Frank
Source: Waveland Independent newspaper, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana, September 12, 1924
The many friends of Frank Hasselman were very much surprised to hear of his death on Saturday. Death resulted from pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the home of his parents in the north part of Indianapolis on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Hasselman was born in Indianapolis in 1879.
He graduated from high school and attended Princeton University two years. He worked in the florist business for some years until his health failed. He came to Waveland and camped near Bluff Mills for some months. His health improving he began buying land at the mill until at his death, he owned over three hundred acres, including the old Deer mill and the Devil's Backbone. He had a number of cottages which he rented to summer visitors, and conducted a small store. For a year his farm was taken over by the state as a game farm and preserve. He had quite a collection of animals and birds native to Indiana which he exhibited at the County and state fairs. He organized an association looking to the preservation of our game and forests. He was of a lively, generous disposition and made many friends who regret never to hear his hearty laugh. He is survived by his parents and four brothers; Harry, Victor and James of Indianapolis, and Lawrence who lives at Bluff Mills. - kbz