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Larrick - Isaac

Source: Darlington Herald , Darlington, Montgomery County, Indiana, Friday Sept 8, 1916

Isaac Larrick, one of the oldest business men in Darlington died suddenly at his home Sunday night at 10:30 from an attack of acute indeigestion. He had eaten a hearty supper and seemed in his usual health. When he was taken ill, his wife ran to his assistance andr ealizing the seriousness of his illness called Dr. Peacock. As the two familise are near neighbors the Dr. arrived very quickly but the stricken man was beyond all help. He gasped and expired. Mr. Larrick was the son of Isaac Newton and Elizabeth Tillard Larrick. He was born Oct 22, 1851, 3 miles NE of Darlington and had lived near and in Darlington since early childhood. He was married to Elizabeth Brown Jan 22, 1895, and to this union were born two children, May and Lois. Mr. Larrick was in the grocery business in Darlington for 35 years. During these year of business life, his courtesy, energy affability good cheer and honesty won for him success and many friends. He was elected to fill the position of Trustee of Franklin Twp for the years of 1886-87 and served with faithfulness and ability, giving eminent satisfaction tot he general public. He died Sept 3, 1916 age 64 year 10 months 11 days. He will always be remembered by all who knew him as a true husband, a wise kind father, a good neighbor and friend. He leaves to survive him his wife, two daughters, Maye and Lois, one brother, Robert Larrick of Darlington and other relatives and a host of friends. The funeral which was held at the home Wednesday morning was conducted by Rev. Nicely and was largely attended. The pall bearers were DK Young, OJ Mote, Carper and Mell Crowder and John and Walter Woody all of whom are grocerymen in Darlington. Mrs. Bert Hiatt, Ruth Little, Dean Little and Royal Cox sang accompanied on the paino by Dorothy Finley. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful many of them being from business friends both here and in other cities. Those attending the f uneral from a distance were: Mrs. Lou Larrick, Mrs. Will Larrick and d aughter Jessie and Martes, Omer and Newt Larrick of Crawfordsville; Charles Brown and wife, Carl Brown, Mesa Whitenack, Gant and Will Brown of Jamestown and Mrs. Collins and son Ray of Frankfort. - kbz
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