Hope - Minor
MINOR HOPE
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Feb 17, 1920
When death came Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Minor Hope of 1203 West Elmore Street after both had suffered from the influenza for several days much concern was manifested as to the doubtful fate of the three children who survived. The children, two little boys and a girl, aged 9, 11 and 13, respectively were all down with the disease at the time of the death of their parents and though some of them seemed to be seriously afflicted their sudden tansition from the happiness of undisturbed home life to the grief of complete orphanage, called forth a wealth of sympathy from strangers as well as their kind neigbors. Word has been received today, however, that their pitiable case has found a speedy and comforting solution. Basil Simmons of Tolona, Illinois brother of the deceased mother has arrived in the city and taken charge of the children and announced that he will take the little girl home with him. She appears to be completely recovered from her slight attack of the disease which has cost her so dearly and is anxious to go to her new home. A sister of Mrs. Hope in Hillipin, KY has volunteered to take the oldest boy and he will depart for the place as soon as he is able to travel. He is almost well but is still addicted to a heavy cough which would make such a journey dangerous. Mike Shott, a prominent farmer of near Linnsburg having heard the pathetic story of the three orphaned children has responded with that bigness of heart which characterizes Montgomery County folks and will adopt the youngest boy. Thus the future welfare of all the children has been provided for and, though they must go in opposite ways, they can part with the comforting thoughts that each is to be given a new home which while it does not take the place of the old one so recently broken, is nevertheless far preferable to the orphanage. This incident holds a special interest for citizens of Crawfordsville coming as it does during the Child Welfare Week. One well known business man on being interviewed in regard to the case made the following statment: Here is a sample of real efficience in child welfare work. If the rapidly growing group of theorists who are touring the country in the interest of socialogical uplift could show a sample of such practical results occasionally, I for one woudl work up more enthusiasm in favor of their activities." - kbz
Note: According to the 1920 census, the children are: Eveline 13 William 11 and Ralph 8 and th emother is Doskie (which may be short for Dorkus - Dorcus)