McAllister - Charles R.
Source: Waveland Independent February 21, 1930
Charles Reason McAllister was born April 1, 1858. Son of John and Martha McAllister. Died February 13. Reason, as he was familiarly known had lived in and around Waveland all his life. In 1887 he married Miss Bertha Wolf, of Terre Haute. He was a member of the local Christian Church and of the Odd Fellows lodge. He was always ready to help those in need and as long as health permitted he visited the sick in and around his neighborhood and was always anxious for the welfare of his friends. Those who knew him best will miss his familiar face and jovial voice. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at the Christian Church with Rev. Hugo in charge. Music was in charge of Miss Kelso and the men's quartet composed of Messers Alkire, Corta Dooley, Claude Lydick and Harold Taylor sang. Burial was in the Presbyterian Cemetery. - typed by kbz
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Source: Waveland Independent, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana, July 26, 1912
An inquest of lunacy was held on C.R. McAllister, Monday afternoon and he was found to be of unsound mind. He will be taken to the Central Hospital at Indianapolis as soon as the formal arrangements can be made. Mr. McAllister has been in poor health for several months. He sold his little farm southwest of town and moved to Maplewood, where he traded for a store. He was not satisfied there and disposed of his business and moved here, buying Wm. Jarvis Jr's place on East Main. He has been worrying about his farm until it has affected his mind. A week or so ago he was overcome by heat while working for Mrs. Grimes near Guion. On Sunday afternoon he got his revolver and his actions convinced his wife that he was going to kill himself. This led tot he inquest for lunacy. It is hoped that proper treatment will restore his mental balance. For the present he is in charge of the IOOF [Independent Order of Odd Fellows] Lodge of which he is a member. Reports of his condition and actions have been greatly exaggerated. - kbz