Scott - Jefferson White
Source: Weekly Argus News, May 6, 1893 p 2
The tolling of the city hall bell yesterday at the noon hour announced that some one connected with the official life of Crawfordsville had passed away. Who was it? That was the question on every tongue. Bad news travels fast and in a little while every one had heard that Jefferson Scott had died. While sitting at his home talking to his wife, he suddenly thre up his hands and all was over. Without a word, without a moments notice his life ended. Mr. Scott has been in poor health for years but he had wonderful vitality and pluck. He was out when men only half as sick were in bed. He had the same characteristic persitency in business affairs. In the council chamber he, having made up his mind to have certain improvements made or needed reform accomplished, never ceased until his objects were secured. He was a live, progressive official and the city loses a worthy official and a good citizen.
For a long time he was a deputy in the county auditor's office under Henry Wasson and was always a careful painstaking clerk. Afterward he embarked in the grocery business but for the past few years has devoted most of his time to the city's interests. He returned recently from a visit in the west wher ehe had gone for his health but his affliction was of such a nature that it was past the physicians' help although he himself believed he would many years yet. He was down street Friday as well as usual and it is thought his sudden death was due to heart trouble. In her great and sudden bereavement Mrs. Scott has the sympathy of all.
Jeff. W. Scott was born on his father's farm, south of the city, 50 years ago and he was married in 1867 to Miss Emma Beal. The funeral will be conducted at 2 o'clock tomorrow by Rev. Lane assisted by others. Interment at Oak Hill. - kbz
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, 6 May 1893
Councillman J. W. Scott, of the first ward, died very suddenly Sunday morning at his residence on south Walnut street. Mr. Scott had been in poor health for several months and had spent a portion of the winter at Hot Springs, Ark., and other resorts. He returned some weeks ago and since seemingly improved slowly. Last week he was as well as he had been at any time during the winter and attended the last council meeting. On Friday afternoon he attended the funeral of Wm. A. Krug and visited a number of places in the business portion of town. On Saturday he was about as usual and called upon several of his neighbors. Sunday morning, upon arising, he complained slightly of pains in his chest but made no further mention of any inconvenience. he passed most of the morning in reading and about eleven o'clock came into the sitting room and engaged in conversation with his wife They talked for some twenty minutes when Mrs. Scott stepped to the table to pick up a newspaper. Upon turning she saw Mr. Scott lying back in his chair with his eyes and mouth open. She called and shook him and, he making no response, she hastily called the nearest neighbor from the door and returned. Mr. Scott never rallied or spoke after death struck him. Medical assistance was summoned but the doctor at once decided that death had been instantaneous and painless. He had evidently died of neuralgia or rheumatism of the heart. The funeral occurred Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from the family residence and were conducted by Rev. E. T. Lane, of Lebanon, assisted by Dr. H. A. Tucker, of this city. Interment at Oak Hill cemetery.
Mr. Scott was a son of James Scott, one of the earliest settlers of Montgomery county and was born a few months over 50 years ago at the old homestead a few miles south-west of the city. He grew up here and, save for three years he spent in Indianapolis in his early manhood, has lived here all his life. He learned the carpenter trade and for some years was a successful contractor. More recently he was engaged in the grocery business with Gus Truitt, disposing of his interest in the firm in 1891. Mr. Scott has ever taken an active part in local politics. Some years ago he was elected Assessor for Union township and served several terms meeting with no opposition when a candidate. He then took a position as one of the deputies in the Auditor's office under J. H. Wasson, where he remained eight years. Soon after his retirement from this position he was elected as Councilman from the First ward to fill the unexpired term of the late Alvin Rominger and was three times successively reelected on the Republican ticket. His present term would have expired this month had not the late legislation extended the time until 1894. As a member of the council Mr. Scott was very prominent and was always to be found on the side favoring internal improvement. He believed in the progress and future of Crawfordsville and was not afraid to cast his vote for improvements of all kinds. He made his presence felt in the council and favored anything that was for the betterment and building up of the town. He was returned to the council from his ward each time by an increased majority which attested his popularity with his constituency. Mr. Scott was married in 1867 to Miss Emma Beal who survives him. He leaves two brothers, William H. Scott, of this city,and James B. Scott, of Omaha, Neb., also one sister, Mrs. David Fuqua, of Indianapolis, Mr. Scott was not a member of any church but attended and contributed to both the Christian and Methodist churches and was a believer in church work. His death is sincerely mourned by the community for he had the good of the city at heart. He was a friend to all men, honest in his business dealings and cordial in his intercourse with mankind.
--Funeral of Jeff Scott. The last rites over the remains of the late Jefferson Scott were held at the residence Tuesday afternoon and were very largely attended. The present city officials, a large number of ex officials, the fire department and the electric force all attended the funeral in a body. Dr. H. A. Tucker opened with a Scriptural reading and a prayer and three appropriate hymns were sung. The principal address was by Rev. E. T. Lane, of Lebanon, and he paid a deserving tribute to the many virtues of the deceased. The floral offerings given by friends were very pretty, one being a wheel with one broken spoke, a present from the city council. The pall bearers were Councilmen Reynolds, Smith and Tomlinson. John L. Goben, Scott Darter and John Robinson. The fire department wagon, decorated in black, formed a part of the funeral procession as far as Market street on the way to Oak Hill cemetery. - thanks to Kim H
The last rites over the remains of the late Jefferson Scott were held at the residence yesterday afternoon and were very largely attended. The present city officials, a large number of ex officials, the fire department and the electric force all attended the funeral in a body. Dr. H. A. Tucker opened with a scripture reading and a prayer and three appropriate hymns were sung. The principal address was by Rev. E. T. Lane, of Lebanon, and he paid a deserving tribute to the many virtues of the deceased. The floral offerings given by friends were very pretty, one being a wheel with one broken spoke, a present from the city council. The pall bearers were Councilman Reynolds, Smith and Tomlinson, John L. Goben, Scott Darter, and John Robinson. The fire department wagon, decorated in black, formed a part of the funeral procession as far as Market Street on the way to Oak Hill Cemetery.
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Monday, 1 May 1893
Councilman J. (Jefferson) W(hite) Scott, of the first ward, died very suddenly yesterday morning at his residence on South Walnut Street. Mr. Scott had been in poor health for several months and had spent a portion of the winter at Hot Springs, Ark., and other resorts. He returned some weeks ago and since seemingly improved slowly. Last week he was as well as he had been at any time during the winter and attended the last council meeting. On Friday afternoon he attended the funeral of Wm A. Krug and visited a number of places in the business portion of town. On Saturday he was about as usual and called upon several of his neighbors. Sunday morning, upon arising, he complained slightly of pains in his chest but made no further mention of any inconvenience. He passed most of the morning in reading and about eleven o’clock came into the sitting room and engaged in conversation with his wife. They talked for some twenty minutes when Mrs. Scott stepped to the table to pick up a newspaper. Upon turning she saw Mr. Scott lying back in his chair with his eyes and mouth open. She called and shook him and, he making no response, she hastily called the called the nearest neighbor from the door and returned. Mr. Scott never rallied or spoke after death struck him. Medical assistance was summoned by the doctor at once decided that death had been instantaneous and painless. He had evidently died of neuralgia or rheumatism of the heart.
The funeral will occur tomorrow afternoon at two o’clock from the family residence and will be conducted by Rev. E. T. Lane, of Lebanon, assisted by Dr. H. A. Tucker, of this city. Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Scott was a son of James Scott, one of the earliest settlers of Montgomery County and was born a few months over 50 years ago at the old homestead a few miles southwest of the city. He grew up here and, save for three years he spent in Indianapolis in his early manhood, has lived here all his life. He learned the carpenter trade and for some years was a successful contractor. More recently he was engaged in the grocery business with Gus Truitt, disposing of his interest in the firm in 1891.
Mr. Scott has ever taken an active part in local politics. Some years ago he was elected Assessor for Union Township, and served several terms meeting with no opposition when a candidate. He then took a position as one of the deputies in the Auditor’s office under J. H. Wasson, where he remained eight years. Soon after his retirement from this position he was elected as Councilman from the First ward to fill the unexpired term of the late Alvin Reminger and was three times successively re-elected on the Republican ticket. His present term would have expired this month had not the late legislation extended the time until 1894.
As a member of the council Mr. Scott was very prominent and was always to be found on the side favoring internal improvement. He believed in the progress and future of Crawfordsville and was not afraid to cast his vote for improvements of all kinds. He made his presence felt in the council and favored anything that was for the betterment and building up of the town. He was returned to the council from his ward each time by an increased majority which attested his popularity with his constituency.
Mr. Scott was married in 1867 to Miss Emma Beal who survives him. He leaves two brothers, William H. Scott, of this city, and James B. Scott, of Omaha, Neb., also one sister, Mrs. David Fuqua, of Indianapolis.
Mr. Scott was not a member of any church but attended and contributed to both the Christian and Methodist Churches and was a believer in church work. His death is sincerely mourned by the community for he had the good of the city at heart. He was a friend to all men, honest in his business dealings and cordial in his intercourse with mankind.