Tomlinson - Austin L.
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal, March 7, 1894
It becomes the painful duty of the Journal today to chronicle the deaths of two of Crawfordsville's well-known citizens - both of them young men just starting for the goal of life. Austin Lansing Tomlinson died yesterday afternoon at Fullerton, California where he went last Jan. to regain if possible his failing health. His wife and child were with him when he died and will accompany the remains back to Crawfordsville, being expected here about next Tues. Austin L. Tomlinson was 25 of age and had lived in this community all his life. He attended Wabash College until the Jr. year when he left and entered the grocery business on Market Street. He was very successful and in 1892 was nominated by the Republicans for councilman of the 2nd ward. He was elected by a rousing majority (the largest ever given to the ward) and held the office at the time of his death, his term not being up until 1896. He was marr. to Miss Edith GUTHRIE less than 2 years ago and their married life was one of devoted happiness. Mr. T. was an exemplary young man and had been a consistent member of the Methodist Church for several years. His death is generally lamented and the deepest sympathy is extended to the grief stricken family. (other obit. for Ellerslie W. Leech)
- The death of Austin L. Tomlinson has created a vacancy in the office of Councilman from the 2nd ward, consequently there will be two to elect in May. William A. Vanarsdall, whose time expires this spring and who had decided to retire has been prevailed on by some of his friends to announce himself as a candidate for the position to fill the unexpired term. Mr. V. has served the city faithfully for many years and everybody is conversant with the fact that he has made a safe, conservative and painstaking councilman.
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Friday, 2 March 1894
It becomes the painful duty of The Journal today to chronicle the deaths of two of Crawfordsville’s well known citizens—both of them young men just starting for the goal of life.
Austin Lansing Tomlinson died yesterday afternoon at Fullerton, Cal., where he went last January to regain, if possible, his failing health. His wife and child were with him when he died and will accompany the remains to Crawfordsville, being expected here about next Tuesday.
Austin L. Tomlinson was twenty five years of age and had lived in this county all his life. He attended Wabash College until the junior year when he left and entered the grocery business on Market Street. He was very successful and in 1892 was nominated by the Republicans for councilman of the second ward. He was elected by a rousing majority (the largest ever given in the ward) and held the office at the time of his death, his term not being up until 1896. He was married to Miss Edith Guthrie less than two years ago and their married life was one of devoted happiness.
Mr. Tomlinson was an exemplary young man and had been a consistent member of the Methodist Church for several years. His death is generally lamented and the deepest sympathy is extended to the grief stricken family.
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Wednesday, 7 March 1894
A telegram from Terre Haute to the relatives announces that the remains of the late Austin L. Tomlinson will arrive here at 6:20 this evening. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made.
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Thursday, 8 March 1894
The funeral of the late A. L. Tomlinson will occur tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock from the First Presbyterian Church under the auspices of the P. O. S. of A. The services will be conducted by Rev. R. S. Inglis and Rev. G. W. Switzer.
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal 10 Marach 1894
The last sad rites over the remains of the late Austin L. Tomlinson occurred yesterday afternoon. Shortly before two o’clock the members of the P. O. S. of A., the uniform rank of the same order, the city council, ex-councilmen, and the city officials, headed by the band, marched to the residence and escorted the remains to First Church. As the procession entered the church, Rev. R. S. Inglis read the funeral service. After a song, Rev. G. W. Switzer led in prayer and made a short talk. After another hymn Mr. Inglis delivered the funeral discourse. The entire procession then went to Oak Hill Cemetery where the burial service of the P. O. S. of A. were conducted by Parker Willis, president of the Camp and Will Eltzroth, chaplain. Each member of the order then passed by the open grave and dropped in a small piece of crepe. The family of the deceased fell very thankful to all the friends who have shown their sympathy and respect.