Washburn - Newton E.
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Thursday, 6 Feb. 1890
Newton E. Washburn, son of Dr. Washburn, of Linden, died suddenly on Wednesday evening at Abilene, Kan., with la grippe. He had been in poor health for several years with lung trouble and had gone west for relief. Newt, as he was generally known here, will be remembered here, as an employee of the Monon, and left on account of poor health. He was an exemplary young man, had few faults, and many warm friends. - s
Source: Lafayette Daily Courier, Saturday, February 8th, 1890, page 1
On Wednesday evening, Newton E. Washburn, son of Dr. Washburn, of Linden, died suddenly at Abilene, Kans., with la grippe. He had gone west hoping to benefit his health. For years he had suffered with lung trouble. He will be remembered as an employee of the Monon. An exemplary young man was gone to his reward. - lena