Hays - Charlie
Source: Crawfordsville Review, 1 October 1898
Charlie Hays, the well known colored boot-black, died at the poor farm last Sunday night of consumption at the age of 46 years. The deceased has been a resident of this city for a number of years and was known by almost every person in the county. He had been an inmate of the poor farm but a few months previous to his death. The funeral occurred Monday. - transcribed by Kim H
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday, 30 September 1898
Charley Hays, aged forty six years, the well known colored boot black, died of consumption Sunday at the poor farm. His funeral occurred Monday. Charley had been a resident of this city for quite a number of years and was popular with all. He was a gifted musician and played several instruments well although he never took a lesson in his life. -s