Lamson - Harry E.
Harry E. LAMSON
Source: Waveland Independent
Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana
Feb 10, 1938
Two boys, Omer Wilson and Harold Patton of New Market who passed the Harry LAMSON place south of town about half past 2 on Tuesday afternoon saw a man lying in the front part of a wagon over in the field with his head hanging over the side. On inspection they that he was dead but still warm. They came immediately to Waveland and reported that the body was brought to the Machledt store where it was viewed by Coroner Loop who pronounced it death from heart trouble. Dr. Ball who owns the farm where Mr. Lamson lives came down with Dr. Loop. Although not a robust man, he had not been under the care of a physician and his death was unexpected to those who did not know him intimately. He had complained of pain in his lungs as he thought and expressed the opinion that he might not live long and did not see how he was going to get through his summer's work. He was in good spirits at noon. Mrs. Lamson was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas when the tragic news was brought to her. Funeral services at the Methodist Church this afternoon were in charge of Rev. NT Gottschall. Burial at Union Cemetery.
Source: Waveland Independent, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana, Feb 17, 1938
Harry E, son of Thomas and Delilah LAMSON was born near Waveland Aprl 5, 1879; died of a heart attack Feb 8, 1938 at the Dr. Ball farm where he had lived a number of years at the age of 58 years 10 months and 3 days. Nov 3, 1904 he was united in marriage to Miss Susan May SEITS. To them were born 5 children. He spent his entire life in and near Waveland. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Harry was a hard working, industrious citizen, a good and true friend, devoted to his wife and children at every turn. For them he loved and labored. His home was his castle and within its precincts his happiest hours were spent. His family have a beautiful memory of a husband, father and grandfather who was always gentle, patient and sacrificing in his devotion to them.
Surviving besides the widow are three sons: Glenn Lamson of Valporaiso; Dr. Walter Lamson of Guam and George of Crawfordsville; one daughter, Mrs. Vera Olson of Madison, WI; two grandchildren, three brothers, Charles, Rol and Clifford, all of Waveland and one sister, Mrs. Kate Simpson of Browns Valley; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends who mourn the passing of a good and useful man.
Funeral services at the Methodist Church on Thursday last were in charge of Rev. NT Gottschall. The pall bearers were Homer Robison; Charles Campbell; Clarence Milligan; Frank Thompson; Harry Moore and Parke White. The flowers were carried by Mrs. CM Moore; Mrs. Iona Jeffries; Esther Lamson; Lois Simpson and Mary Davidson. A quartet with Mrs. Lowell Spencer at the piano, sang Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me and Beautiful Isle of Somewhere. The dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Henry, Peggie and Wandeline and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hughes, Geraldine and Harry Jr. of Waynetown; Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Bowles, Wilburn, Ruth and Florence; Mr. and Mrs. James Davis and Don-Jeanette, of Danville, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Brunner and Charles and Mrs. Jesse Broady of Williamsport, Mr. and Mrs. Reed Greenburg, Claude, Russell and Bessie of Ambia; Mr. and Mrs. Willie Wiatt, Isaac, David and Waneta and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Smith and Jimmie.
Below seems to be an anniversary article - hmmm, sorry, I think I have mixed two
Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Ira Meharry and Miss Annie V. Meharry of New Richmond; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Edmonston of Crawfordsville; Mrs. Frank Harris; Mr. and Mrs Albert Rice; Mrs. Hattie Glenn; Mrs. Fred Myers; Mrs. Thelma Smith; Mrs. George Loman, Sr. ; Mrs. George Loman, Hr. and Helen Jean; RL Canine; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Crutchfield; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hannah. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Greve, Robbbie and Waneta; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Douglas; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Whelchel and Pauline; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnson and daughters; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Myers; Mr. and Mrs. Zura Monroe; Mr. and Mrs. Will Mitchell; Mrs. JM Milligan. Mrs. Willie Wiatt, Isaac, David and Waneta entertained with a number of musical selections and songs. The children and grandchildren presented them with a fine Aladdin floor lamp. The guests left in the evening with congratulations and hearty wishes that they may have many happy years together. - transcribed by kbz