Miller - William T.
Source: Crawfordsville Review newspaper, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana, Wednesday May 3, 1916
The lifeless body of William T. MILLER, 63, was found at the doorway of his apartments in the third story over the Otto Jewelry Store on Washington Street last evening shortly around 8 o’clock. From the condition of the remains it is certain that death had come but a few moments before. The body lay on the landing and the keys to the apartment were laying beside it indicating the deceased was preparing to enter. The authorities were notified and relatives at once took charge of the remains. The discovery of the body was wholly accidental. Fred Woodworth had gone up the stairs and seeing the prostrate figure notified the adjoining tenants. He was carried into the rooms but it was seen that life had flown. Mr. Miller had not been in good health for several years, but was able to go about his usual business. He had recently been in the employee of the telephone company. He was heard in his rooms shortly before supper and was returning from supper when the stroke came. “Dick” Miller as he was familiarly called by his associates was born and reared in Crawfordsville and was a son of Loren Miller one of the pioneers of the county. He received his education in the schools of the city and showed great adaptability in figures. He later made this gift his life’s work. He was clerk of the city for many years and was deputy auditor of the county through many administrations. In the latter work, he became widely known over the country and western Indiana as an expert accountant. Notwithstanding the public character of his work the deceased was of a modest, retiring disposition but his friendship was much prized by those who knew him best. Early in manhood, he married Ida KEENEY and to this union two sons, Watson T of this city and Gordon Miler of Iowa were born. Mrs. Miller died more than 10 years ago. County Coroner, Harry B. Williams was called last evening and took evidence as to the cause of the death. His findings will no doubt be that it was the result of heart failure. The funeral arrangements will be made some time today. --transcribed by kbz (all)
Source: Crawfordsville Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana, Wednesday, May 3, 1916
William T. "Dick" Miller, aged 63, one of the best known men of the city, died Tuesday evening from heart disease. Shortly before 8, his dead body was discovered at the door of his apartments on the 3rd story of the building in which the Otto jewelry store is located on Washington St. besides it lay the keys to the rooms. It is believed that death came between 7 and 8. Fred Woodworth discovered the body. He started up the stairs and when he noticed the prostrate figure called tenants of adjoining rooms. The body was carried into Mr. Miller's apartments, the authorities were notified and shortly after, the relatives took charge. Mrs. Miller had complained with rheumatism for the past several years, but had not been seriously ill. He was employed by the telephone co, and went regularly about his work. There are hundreds of people in Crawfordsville who knew "Dick" Miller. He was b. in the city and spent his whole life here. He was a son of Mr. & Mrs. Loren Miller, early residents of the county. After completing his schooling he remained in the city and for many years was City Clerk. Then he became Deputy Auditor of the county and remained in that position for many years, acquiring a reputation throughout this part of Indiana as an accountant. The deceased was married in the days of his young manhood to Ida Keeney and two sons, both still living, were the fruits of the union. The sons are Watson T. Miller of this city and Bordon Miller of Iowa. Coroner HB Williams who was called from Mace when the body was found Tuesday evening, was completing his investigation of the death today. The coroner took the depositions of all persons who were present when the body was carried into the room after its discovery. Dr. Williams stated that his verdict would probably be that death was due to an attack of heart disease. Fun. services will be held from the home of Judge Jere West, E. Main St, Fri. afternoon at 2:30. The body was taken to the funeral parlors of OD Nash Tuesday night and will remain there until Friday morning when it will be taken to Judge West's. The services will be in charge of the local Church of Christ Scientists. Bur. will be in Oak Hill Cem. LATER --Coroner Williams late this afternoon completed his inquiry into the death and filed his verdict. He stated that Mr. Miller died from acute cardiac dilation and that a contributory cause was acute indigestion.
Source: Crawfordsville Review newspaper, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana, Thursday May 4, 1916
The funeral of William T. MILLER, who was found dead just at the entrance of his apartments Tuesday night will be held from the home of Judge Jere West on E. Main Street Friday afternoon at 2:30. The body is now at the undertaking parlors on S. Washington and will be removed to the home of Judge West of Friday morning. The services will be in charge of the church of Christ Science. Coroner Williams after an investigation has announced that death was due to acute cardiac dilation and contributory cause was acute indigestion.
Source: Crawfordsville Journal, May 5, 1916
Funeral services for the late William T. MILLER, conducted this afternoon from the home of Judge Jere West, E. Main Street were attended by a large number of friends of the well known and popular man whose sudden death came as a shock to the community. The services were in charge of the local Church of Christian Scientist. The pallbearers who laid the body to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery were Judge West, TE Mathews, O'Neal, Watson, BB Engle, PJ Vaughan and Justin J. Molony.