Moore - Alexander
Source: Waveland Independent, Thursday, Aug 6, 1936
Alexander MOORE, a former resident died in Culver Hospital on Wednesday morning. Funeral services will be at the home, 1302 W. Main, Crawfordsville at 2 on Friday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Cobb of Crawfordsville officiating. Burial at the Moore Cemetery east of Waveland. He was the son of Samuel and Minerva Moore and was born on the farm now owned by Frank Thompson Jan 23, 1879. For a time he engaged in farming on the home place, and later in various business enterprises in Waveland before moving to Crawfordsville, where he was in the insurance business. He is survived by his wife who was Minnie Copas; a son, Paul of Dayton, Ohio; a daughter, Betty Moore, at home; and one grandchild; four brothers, Henry C. Moore, San Diego, Calif; David Moore of Larned, Kansas; Harvey Moore of Waveland; Allen Moore of Crawfordsville; and two sisters, Mrs. Nels Iverson of Long Beach, Calif and Mrs. CW Jones of Ft. Scott, Ks. - kbz
Source: Family papers
Alexander Moore, well known
local business man, died at Culver Hospital Wednesday morning. He had been ill
with pneumonia for several weeks. Moore spent his entire life in this county
moving to this city about 25 years ago. He had been an insurance salesman for a
number of years. Born Jan 23, 1879 on a
farm near Waveland, he was the son of Samuel and Minerva Moore. He was a member
of the First Methodist Church of this city. The survivors include the wife, who
before her marriage was Miss Minnie Copus of Kentucky; a son, Paul Moore of
Dayton, Ohio; a daughter, Betty Moore, at home; a grandchild; four brothers,
Henry C. Moore of San Diego, Cal; David Moore of Larned, Kans; Harvey Moore of
Waveland and Allen Moore of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Nels Iverson of Long
Beach, Cal; and Mrs. CW Jones of Ft. Scott, Kans and a number of nieces and
nephews. Funeral arrangements will be announced later
Note: His tombstone says
1877-1936
Funeral services for Alexander
Moore, well known local business man who died at Culver Hospital Wednesday
morning will be held at the Moore Home, 1302 W. Main Street at 2 o’clock Friday
afternoon with Rev. Mr. Cobb officiating.
Interment will be in the Moore Cemetery at Waveland.
Funeral services for Alexander
Moore were conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the residence 1302 W.
Main Street with Rev. Cobb officiating. Burial was in the Moore cemetery in
Waveland. Pallbearers were Claude Stephens, Archie Reynolds, Leslie Davidson,
Claude Jacobs, Kermit Jumps and Marvin Cox. Flower bearers were Ralph Sheek,
Miss Maxine Stephens, Mrs. Elizabeth Kerns, Ralph Stephens, David McCay, Miss
Mary McCay and Miss Mary DeAth. – kbz – thanks to Rob Surface
To go along with this obituary
here is a letter from Louise Warner, 10717 Tennessee St, W. Los Angeles,
California Aug 10th 1936
My dear, dear, dear ones:
Just got Paul’s card and with tears streaming down my face, I am praying that God will be with you in this great trial and I know that someway, somehow he will. Bert is at work and Dad is still up at Arrowhead. He is working up there and I will write him or we will go up but I wanted to let you know right away. I must tell you though that Dad has been away starting on the third week and that before he left he dreamed that Alec died. I am sure it will be a shock to him. I don’t need to tell you that you have our deepest sympathy – you know that and how sorry I am that we are so far away now when we could be of help to you. Why do these things have to be? I guess it is just life – you don’t know how many things like this have happened since leaving and we have and not 2 months yet. When you feel better write us about it. All our love to you.
Just got Paul’s card and with tears streaming down my face, I am praying that God will be with you in this great trial and I know that someway, somehow he will. Bert is at work and Dad is still up at Arrowhead. He is working up there and I will write him or we will go up but I wanted to let you know right away. I must tell you though that Dad has been away starting on the third week and that before he left he dreamed that Alec died. I am sure it will be a shock to him. I don’t need to tell you that you have our deepest sympathy – you know that and how sorry I am that we are so far away now when we could be of help to you. Why do these things have to be? I guess it is just life – you don’t know how many things like this have happened since leaving and we have and not 2 months yet. When you feel better write us about it. All our love to you.
Another from Verna Eccles, “Your
niece” but I’m not sure who this is
My dear Aunt Minnie, Paul &
Jean:
Leon and I wish to send you our deepest sympathy at this time and Mother and I have thought of you constantly these past few days. Mother took it very hard and to think we are all so far away couldn’t be there with you makes it doubly hard for Mother. We all know and have thought of losing our loved ones, but when it comes it is so hard for us to give them up. There is one thing I am thankful for, for you, Aunt Minnie and that is Paul and Jean are grown up and can be such a comfort to you, instead of being small and you left with the care of them to bring up.
Leon and I wish to send you our deepest sympathy at this time and Mother and I have thought of you constantly these past few days. Mother took it very hard and to think we are all so far away couldn’t be there with you makes it doubly hard for Mother. We all know and have thought of losing our loved ones, but when it comes it is so hard for us to give them up. There is one thing I am thankful for, for you, Aunt Minnie and that is Paul and Jean are grown up and can be such a comfort to you, instead of being small and you left with the care of them to bring up.
We are so happy that Aunt Pink
and Grace were close enough to come and be with you. Mother said she was so
glad she had written you all a short time before Uncle Alex passed away. I never hear from any one there only thru
Mother but I do think of everyone often. I suppose we will always live out here
as we like the climate and I do think Mother has better health living
here. She looks fine and we feel so
fortunate that we see or can talk over the phone to each other every day and
with Uncle Henry and Fred and Leta we do feel like there is a small colony of
us out here, and try and get together ever so often.
We want to hear all the details
of Uncle Alex’s sickness and if you don’t write me, just write to Mother for
both of us, as I know you will be busy with the adjustment of carrying on with
a new life without Uncle Alex. That is the first break in the family for many
years and it is fortunate that out of so many children they have lived and
reached the ages they have. I won’t
write a long letter this time as I know a little later on a letter about us,
our lives, what we do and how we live, will be appreciated much more than now
at this time. This is just to let you know we are thinking deeply of you all at
this time. With much love and sincere sympathy … your niece, Verna Eccles, 115
Argonne Ave, Long Beach, Calif
The following must be what the
minister said – it’s on United Brethren Church station, Rev. Heddlie M. Cobb
(Rev. Cobb according to the obituary is who did the sermon) Crawfordsville,
Indiana
Alexander Moore, son of Samuel
and Minerva Moore was born near Waveland, Indiana January 23rd,
1879. On a farm in this locality he
spent his boyhood days and grew to young manhood. While a youth he became a Christian and
united with the Methodist Church of Waveland. On November 4th, 1908,
he and Miss Minnie Copus were united in marriage. Two children, Paul and Betty
Jean came to bless the home of this devoted couple. About 25 years ago Mr. Moore
removed with his family to Crawfordsville where in business relationships, he
continued making many friends and acquaintances. After coming to
Crawfordsville, the family became affiliated with the First Methodist Church of
this city. A few weeks ago he was overtaken by illness and early in the morning
of August 5th, 1936, he peacefully slipped way from us to enter into
the fuller life with God.
Mr. Moore was a faithful
husband, a good father, and a good neighbor. He leaves to perpetuate his memory
his wife, Mrs. Minnie Moore, a son Paul of Dayton, Ohio the daughter at home,
Betty Jean; four brother, Henry C. Moore of San Diego, Cal; David Moore of
Larned, Kan; Harvey Moore of Waveland; Allen Moore of this city; two sisters,
Miss Nels Iverson of Long Beach, Cal and Mrs. CW Jones of Ft. Scott, Kan also a
granddaughter, Phyllis Jean and a number of nieces and nephews. “So live that
when summons comes to join ..” the
innumerable caravan, which moves… to that mysterious realm, where each shall
take His Chamber in the silent halls of death Thou go not, like the
quarry-slave at night, Scourage to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed, by
an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his
coach about him, and lies down to pleasant dreams! – thanks to Rob Surface for
sharing these great Moore family treasures 😊