Dr. David B. Abbott, a well-known physician of southern Indiana died at h8is home in Milan, Ripley County on Monday. The doctor was in his 75th year and had figured extensively in that region in early day.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 12 Sept 1883, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Mary Nabor Allen, 86, Greenwood, widow of Oscar Allen, died yesterday in St. Francis Hospital. She was born in Indianapolis and lived here 83 years, moving to Greenwood three years ago. She was a member of Our Lady of Greenwood Catholic Church. Services will be held at 9:40 a.m. Saturday in JC Wilson Greenwood Chapel, and at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Greenwood Church Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; Thursday, 4 Dec 1975, p. 78
Contributed by Karen Zach

Robert Lee Asher, year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Emery Asher of 1648 Seventh Avenue died Saturday morning at 12:20 o'clock, following a few hours' illness. Besides the parents, a sister, Virginia Belle and the grandparents survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. with burial at Highland Lawn cemetery.
Terre Haute Daily Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; 19 May 1917, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Funeral services for Mrs. May E. Austin, 51, wife of Edward Austin, residing two miles east of Winchester, who died at 10 o'clock last night, following a lingering illness, will be held in the family home, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of the Rev. Frank Cornell. Burial will be made in Fountain Park Cemetery. Besides the husband, Mrs. Austin is survived by five children: Mrs. Hobart Houk, Mrs. Leonard Bolinger, Clarence, Herman and Donald Austin, Ralph and Garfield Hiatt of this city are brothers.
Muncie Star Press, Delaware County, Indiana; Wed., 13 Sept 1922, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

The funeral of Mrs. Anna Baber, 58 years old, who died Thursday noon was held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at the residence, 26th Street and Fourth Avenue and the body was taken to Spencer, Ind. for burial.
Terre Haute Daily Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; 19 May 1917, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 14 -- Rose Bailey, a pretty 17-year-old girl living on Archer Street, committed suicide Sunday morning by taking morphine. She was engaged to marry Lon Smith this week, and all arrangements had been made for the wedding. He was out of work and it is believed this led to her despondency. She told him she had taken the poison, but it was too late to save her life.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 14 Aug 1893
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. John Rowley of Jeffersonville lighted her fire with coal oil Monday when the usual explosion occurred, burning her terribly. In the same manner Nancy Barret, a Salem girl was burned to death last Thursday.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 4 July 1874, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Bloomingdale, Ind. - Mrs. Goldie L. Belle Barth, 75, RR 1, died at 7 p.m. Monday at her residence. She was a member of the Nazarene Church, Annapolis. Surviving are three daughters [note: only two listed]: Mrs. Lorene Rose, Crawfordsville; Mrs. Ilda Cox, Rockwood, Tenn; 11 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ina Allen, Newtown, Ind and Mrs. Iva Smith, Williamsport, Ind and a brother, William Bennett, Veedersburg. Arrangements are pending at the Barnes Mortuary, Rockville.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Tuesday, 21 July 1970, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Linton, Ind. - Mrs. Ida Florence Basley, 94, died at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Rest Haven Home. She was a member of the Olive Branch Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, Orville and Arthur, both of Linton; a daughter, Mrs. Faye Clayton, Bloomington, Ind; 8 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Arrangements are pending at the Welch & Cornett Funeral Home.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Tuesday, 21 July 1970, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

William Beers, of Mishawaka, Ind, a farmer, aged about 70, endeavored to pull a ramrod from a loaded rifle, when the weapon was discharged, blowing the rod through his body and killing him in an hour.
Jasper Weekly Courier, Dubois County, Indiana; Friday, 27 Sept 1878, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Abel Bennett, a prominent farmer of Shelby County is dead. He was 64 years old and was born and reared on the farm where he died.
Greencastle Daily Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 25 June 1895, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Brazil Miner: The people of our little city were never more shocked than they were last Saturday evening when the news flashed over the city that Joseph Billiter had been killed near the woolen mills by an engine on the Vandalia Road passing over his body. Mr. Billiter had been up to the "Y" and was returning home, in company with Charles Henderson during a storm. Mr. H. heard the train and stepped off the track, notifying Mr. Billiter that the train was coming and to get off; but evidently not hearing Mr. Henderson consequently he was struck by the engine, cutting off one leg just below the knee and fearfully mangling his body. He died in a very few moments after the accident, only able to speak once.
Indiana State Sentinel, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 4 Sept 1878, p. 5
Contributed by Karen Zach

Samuel Botkin, an old and well known pioneer of Maxwell, Ind., is dead, aged 75.
Greencastle Daily Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 9 Nov 1896, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Linton, Ind. - Joseph Bramble, 76, died at 8 p.m. Monday at the Bloomfield Nursing Home. He was a veteran of WWI and member of the Linton American Legion Post. Surviving are the widow, Grace, Linton; three stepsons: Gerald Fulkerson, Sunnyside, Calif; Melvin Fulkerson, Linton and Verlon Fulkerson, Ekton, Ky; two step- (sic) and Mrs. Ethel Shanklin, Terre Haute (sic - assume stepdaughters but only one here). Arrangements are pending at the Welch & Cornett Funeral Home.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Tuesday, 21 July 1970, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Three murders in less than two month's is Parke County's record now. The first was Lew Puett's hacking John Thomas to death at Nyesville with a broadax. The second, the deliberate shooting of Bell by James Johnson at Caseyville. The last occurred about five miles east of Rockville on the Bellmore Road Saturday, where in a wheat field Moses Swaim shot and desperately wounded his brother, Lafayette Swaim, and instantly killed the latter's hired man, Gabriel Bryant.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; Monday, 17 July 1893
Contributed by Karen Zach

Nancy M. Bruce, wife of John W. Bruce, died aged 54 years. Funeral from residence, 2301 Ash Street, Sunday 2 p.m. Friends invited
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; 4 March 1898, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

The Gazette of last evening contained a brief, announcement of the death of the Rev. James Burt, which occurred in the afternoon at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Saml McKeen. An honored old gentleman, full of good works, the founder of a family which stands high in this community and wherever its members have gone, in Woodstock, Conn July 21st, 1809 and was educated for the Universalist ministry. He preached for several years in New England and 45 years ago came west and for many years took an important part in the development of this county. He was married in 1844. He was early an abolitionist when to be so required more than ordinary conviction and steadfastness of purpose. He was radical in his views yet charitable and kind. He is survived by his sons Horace and Benjamin and daughter, Mrs. Saml McKeen.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; 21 Feb 1884, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Franklin Butz was born in Allentown, Lehigh County, Penn. in 1836, and died at his home near Angola, Ind ., April 4, 1915, aged 78 years, 8 months 26 days. At the age of eight years he moved with his parents from Pennsylvania to Seneca County, Ohio by wagon, the children walking the most of the way. There he grew to manhood and was married to Catharine Stigomyre in 1859 and to them were born nine children, nine dying in infancy and the wife and mother dying July 25, 1903. The oldest son, William Harrison Butz, died in January 1908. Those remaining to mourn his death are Susanna Rekiser, Albert F. Butz, Arvilla Jackson, Mary Catherine Rice, John Wesley Butz, Martha Ramsay, Beulah Pearl Grey all living in and near Angola, besides 14 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, one sister and three brothers and a host of friends. One week ago Mr. Butz attended the funeral of a sister at Claypool, Indiana. He has lived a very active life, having owned and operated a saw mill for a number of years, but for the past 14 years he has been engaged in farming, owning the farm where he died. He had been in failing health for the past year and was planning to leave the farm and live with his children. He was a good neighbor and kind and loving husband and father.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; 21 Feb 1884, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Rev. I. N. Candee for many years pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city, died suddenly last Wednesday on his way from his home in the southern part of Illinois to attend the meeting of the Board of Trustees of Knox College at Galesburg. - Lafayette Courier.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 4 July 1874, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Isaac Carter, Jr, 48, 714 Fayette, died last night in General Hospital. Born here Mr. Carter had lived all his life at the Fayette address. For 4 1/2 years he was an employee of Radio Corp of America and a member of Bethel AME Church. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Willi Mortuary with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the residence after 10 am. Friday. Survivors are four sisters: Cora and Deradetta Carter; Alice W. Bowins and Flora Bates and two brothers, Perry L. and Paul K. Carter.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 30 Nov 1955, p. 37
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Ernest Cohn, 71, 5402 Carrollton, advertising manager for Pitman-Moore Pharmaceutical Firm more than 38 years will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in FLanner & Buchanan Fall Creek Mortuary followed by cremation. He died yesterday in Long Hospital. Life resident here, Mr. Cohn was to have retired from the drug firm tomorrow. Formerly he was advertising manager for the Kahn Tailoring Co. and secretary of the Homer McKee Advertising Agency.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 30 Nov 1955, p. 37
Contributed by Karen Zach

Miss Lottie Coleman, of Rosedale, who has been staying with Sherman Fisher, of Byron, died of typhoid fever Friday evening and was taken home for burial yesterday.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; Tuesday, 18 August 1891
Contributed by Karen Zach

John Conner, aged 18, was crushed, perhaps fatally, on Saturday by a fall of coal and slate while at work in a mine near Knightsville. Eight serious mine accidents - one fatal have occurred in the Brazil district within the last six weeks, against 16 in the State last year.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Tuesday, 15 Feb 1887, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for James R. Cottom, Sr, 56, 6340 S. Friends Avenue, Whittier, Calif who died Monday in Union Hospital will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Thomas Funeral Home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Friends may call after noon Wednesday.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Tuesday, 21 July 1970, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

John W. Curry, aged 83, one of the oldest residents of Wabash County is dead.
Greencastle Daily Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 25 June 1895, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Albert G. Dawson, aged 79, is dead at his home near Grandview, Spencer County where he has resided since 1832.
Greencastle Daily Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 25 June 1895, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

The following special from New Albany will be sad news to the friends of John S. Day in Crawfordsville: Ex-State Senator John S. Day died at 6:30 o'clock Wednesday evening at his home in this city, after suffering four years with a cancer on his face. During his last few months, he suffered greatly, his entire lower jaw having been eaten away. Mr. Day was fifty one years old and had always resided here. He was superintendent of the Monon system from 1868 to 1874, retiring when the road changed hands.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; Thursday, 20 July 1893
Contributed by Karen Zach

Lafayette Courier - last evening two boys reported at the police office a man lying at the corner of Main and Third Streets. Officers Harding and Mulford immediately went down, expecting to find a drunken man but were horrified at finding the dead body of William Dewey, a well known tinner. The body was still warm. He was taken to the residence of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Orrin Sparks on Ferry Street.
Indiana State Sentinel, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 4 Sept 1878, p. 5
Contributed by Karen Zach

Lafayette, Ind., April 21 - Mrs. Catherine Dolan, aged 70 years, while standing on the street crossing waiting for a young race horse to pass, was kicked on the head by the animal, fracturing her skull and causing death three hours later.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; Tuesday, 21 April 1891
Contributed by Karen Zach

"Events of Interest told in the Republican 24 years ago"
Laura A., wife of Elias Doudt, died in Jackson Township April 7 (1891) aged 34 years.
[Buried Flint Cemetery, Angola, Steuben County, Indiana; 18 Oct 1856 - 7 April 1891]
Steuben Republican, Steuben County, Indiana; Wednesday, 14 April 1915, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Lafayette, Ind., June 28 - Walter Dresser, 14 year old, soprano soloist of the vested choir of St. John's Episcopal Church, was drowned at old Tecumseh Trail Tuesday afternoon. He was a member of a picnicking party. His body has not been recovered.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; Wednesday, 28 June 1893
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Mrs. Lena E. Dunkin, 86, RR 25, who died Monday will be at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Callahan Funeral Home with Requiem Mass to follow at 9 a.m. at St. Benedict's Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call after noon Wednesday at the funeral home, where wake services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Tuesday, 21 July 1970, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Rev. Andrew Dunning, 86, 100 Hendricks Avenue died at 7:17 p.m. Monday at his residence. He was a retired minister of the Pentecostal Church of Christ and Laborers Local No 204. Surviving are the widow, Rev. Sarah C. Dunning; a daughter, Mrs. Vivian Corpora and a son, Herbert, both of San Jose, Calif; a brother, Robert, Linton, Ind and three grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Bedino Chapel of the Valley with Rev. Fred Schoffstall officiating. Burial will be in Bethesda Memorial Park. Friends may call after noon Wednesday.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Tuesday, 21 July 1970, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

This morning about 4 o'clock Major Warren Chase Emerson died at his home, corner of Jackson and Elm Streets after a week's affliction with Bright's disease which went from his kidneys to his heart, causing death while he slept and greatly to the surprise of his family, who were not expecting the sad and sudden termination of his life. Although he had been confined to his home he was up and walking about the house at midnight last night. Mr. Emerson and his wife, who survives him, came to this city 18 years ago where he engaged in the manufacture of staves, a business which he carried on until he retired a few years since from active business. He was Major of the 3rd US Cavalry in the late war. The widow and 10 children survive the devoted husband and affectionate, generous and sympathetic father, who found his greatest pleasure when his children and grandchildren were gathered around him. The bereaved children are: T.M. and H.M. Emerson of Wilmington, NC; Mrs. A.H. Williams, Owensburg, Ky; Charles Emerson, Crawfordsville; M.C. Emerson, Danville, Ind; Mrs. John Fudge and Mrs. A.C. Morris, Butte City, Montana; Joseph and the Misses Allie and Ella Emerson of this city. All of whom it is expected will be present at the funeral that will be conducted by Rev. Geo. A. Little of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Emerson would have been 74 years old had he survived until Thursday of this week. The place and time of funeral have not yet been determined.
Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana; Monday, 3 Nov 1890, p. 1
Charles H. Emerson returned from Muncie yesterday where he attended the funeral of his father, Mayor Emerson.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; Monday, 10 November 1890
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Mildred Lois Englehart, 40, 621 N 7th St, died at 6:10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony Hospital. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Sue Wycoff, Indianapolis, Miss Lorraine Elkins, West Terre Haute; two sisters, Mrs. Lorraine Sheldon and Mrs. Norma Glenn, both of Terre Haute; the mother, Mrs. Marie Myers, Terre Haute, the step father, Ray Myers, Terre Haute; the father, John Bough, Warsaw, Ind; the grandmother, Mrs. Ethel Partlow, Terre Haute; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services are pending at the Bedino Chapel of the Valley.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Tuesday, 21 July 1970, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

On last Saturday afternoon near Prymont, Carroll County, Manford Featherhoff, a young man aged 18 years was drowned while bathing in Wild Cat River.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 4 July 1874, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Coroner Nash was called to the county poor farm today to investigate the death of Charles Fette, a German, 62 years old who had died there of heart trouble. Fette walked to the poor farm through the cold and was almost frozen by the time he reached the place. He had applied for admittance to the institution, but, while waiting for a place being provided for him, he died. He had no friends that are known to the authorities. Fette was a single man and had been dependent on the county for some time.
Source: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 31 Jan 1900, p. 9
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Augusta Firestine, aged 62, of 2214 North Clinton street, died at 9:10 o'clock this morning at the Hope Methodist Hospital of diabetes after a lingering illness of several weeks. The deceased is survived by the husband, Lyman and eight children: Roy, Frank, Clarence, Irvin, George, Edna, May and Alma. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Fort Wayne Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana; 12 Oct 1921, p. 16
Contributed by Karen Zach

Rockville - Robert Owen Firestone, 38, Findlay, Ohio, formerly of Rosedale, Ind died Saturday at Denver, Colo. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. Surviving are the mother, Mrs. Gladys Firestone, Findlay; two brothers, Ronald, Denver and Harold of Michigan and four children in Florida. Arrangements are pending at Barnes Mortuary.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Tuesday, 21 July 1970, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Harriett Fisher, 2038 Broadway, will be at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow is Moore & Kirk Colonial Chapel with burial at Bunker Hill. She died Monday night in a nursing home. Born at Bunker Hill, Mrs. Fisher had lived here 28 years. She was a member of the Methodist Church at Denver, Ind. Survivors are a son, Hal Fisher, Morristown; a sister, Mae Knee, Indianapolis; two grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 30 Nov 1955, p. 37
Contributed by Karen Zach

Plainfield, Ind., Nov 9 - Nicodemus Fletcher, for 62 years a resident of Hendricks County, is dead at the age of 84. Colonel FLetcher, as he was familiarly called was an eccentric character and leaves many warm personal friends.
Greencastle Daily Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 9 Nov 1896, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Danville, Ill., June 6 - John Foulds, formerly a millionaire, was struck and instantly killed by a freight train near Hoopeston Friday morning. Foulds came to Vermilion County from Scotland and was the first extensive coal operator in eastern Illinois. For imagined grievances he sued nearly all his neighbors and all the prominent men of the county at Springfield in the United States court. Henry Olmstead, one of the men whom he prosecuted, shot him in the brain. Foulds became partially insane and lost his magnificent fortune.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 6 June 1891
Contributed by Karen Zach

Seymour, Ind., March 14 - Mrs. Abraham Frank who swallowed poison Sunday afternoon and then told neighbors that she had taken it because she was tired of living, died today at Schneck Memorial Hospital. She was not taken sick for several hours after she told the neighbors that she had taken the poison and they doubted her statement. She was 75 years old and lived alone.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 15 March 1922, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Gottlieb Frei, aged 13, near Wabash, fell from a tree while searching for an owl's nest, crushing his skull and killing him instantly.
Greencastle Daily Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 25 June 1895, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

A young son of Charles Fritzer of LaPorte, Ind., fell into a boiler of scalding water and died from the effects in a few minutes.
Jasper Weekly Courier, Dubois County, Indiana; Friday, 27 Sept 1878, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Emeline Fuller was found dead in her woodshed at Plainfield. Heart failure.
Greencastle Daily Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 25 June 1895, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Hiram A. Giles, 98, 6142 Broadway, retired businessman, died yesterday in a local nursing home. He was born at Atwood and lived here 36 years, where he owned a grocery store and launderette before retiring in 1955. He was a member of Third Christian Church and the Masonic Lodge at Knox. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Flanner and Buchanan Broad Ripple Funeral Home, with entombment in Washington Park North Cemetery. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Hazel B. Giles, and three sons, John W; Fred W. and Ronald A. Giles, all of Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; Thursday, 4 Dec 1975, p. 78
Contributed by Karen Zach

Lawrence Ginz, one of the pioneer settlers of Rush County is dead from cancer. He lived 47 days without taking any kind of nourishment except water.
Greencastle Daily Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 22 June 1895, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Charles Gipe, an Anderson carpenter, fell from a building on which he was working, breaking his neck and died in a few minutes.
Greencastle Daily Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 26 June 1895, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Mrs. Helen Benzel Goeden, 1427 East Edwards Avenue, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Singleton and Herr Madison Avenue Funeral Home, with burial in Floral Park Cemetery. Mrs. Goeden died Monday in Methodist Hospital. She was born at Ripon, Wis and lived here 47 years. She was a ward assistant in the Eli Lilly & Co. clinic 27 years, retiring two years ago. Survivors include a son, Donald R. Goeden of Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; Thursday, 4 Dec 1975, p. 78
Contributed by Karen Zach

The funeral of Alexander Gordon, Sr., 85 years old, who died Friday night at 11 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Irving, 2146 Wabash avenue, will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with burial at Highland Lawn cemetery. Deceased was born in Scotland and had been a resident of Terre Haute for 25 years. He leaves a son, Alexander Jr, two daughters, Mrs. Jennie Short and Mrs. Robert Irvin 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Terre Haute Daily Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; 19 May 1917, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Clay City, Ind., June 2 - The body of W.H. Guirl, ex-representative and formerly a prominent citizen of Clay City, was found swinging from a tree in an orchard about a mile south of this city this morning. Guirl was last seen Wednesday at noon but his absence caused no alarm until yesterday evening when a searching party was formed to hunt for him. His body was cold in death and apparently had been swinging from the tree since Wednesday night. The rope used was a new one, leading to the belief that it had been purchased for the purpose. For sometime Guirl has been rooming at the home of Mrs. Tracy Brouillette and taking his meals at the Dickey Hotel. Thursday morning the landlady went to his room to make the bed and found it had not been used. On a table nearby lay a note which read as follows: "I cannot endure life any longer. I thank my kind friends. Everlasting love to my dear children Good-bye. WHG." The note was dated April 12. In another envelope was the addresses of his two sons, CJ Guirl of Chicago and Harry Guirl of Brazil. All day Thursday parties of friends searched for Guirl, expecting to find his body, being convinced he had ended his life, but it was not until this morning that they met with success. It is generally believed that Guirl ended his life because of ill health and financial troubles. Guirl tried to commit suicide in Terre Haute while in a room in a hotel there some time ago.
Greencastle Herald, Putnam County, Indiana; 4 June 1912, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Inez A. Hacker, Indianapolis, died yesterday while visiting a daughter at West Lafayette. She was born at Noblesville and had lived here 35 years. Mrs. Hacker, widow of Charles W. Hacker was a bookkeeper with Greater Indianapolis Amusement Company 20 years, retiring in 1965. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Flanner & Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Nancy King of West Lafayette.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; Thursday, 4 Dec 1975, p. 78
Contributed by Karen Zach

Logansport, Ind., Dec 7 - David Hancock, a wealthy farmer of Pulaski County was killed by a Pennsylvania train near Winamac yesterday afternoon. He attempted to cross the track ahead of the train and his horses became frightened. Both horses were killed and the buggy demolished.
Greencastle Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 7 Dec 1895, .p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Died: Jessie L. Hand, daughter of Levi and Esther W. Hand, at 5:40 p.m. March 3, 1898, aged 22 years.
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; 4 March 1898, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

The funeral of Juanita Hedges, four months' old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Hedges, of 227 Lafayette Avenue who died Friday evening will be held Sunday morning at 10 o'clock with burial at Grandview cemetery.
Terre Haute Daily Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; 19 May 1917, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Kendallville, Ind., March 14 - Miss Frances Helmer, 35 years old, nurse at Lakeside Hospital, died at 4 o'clock this afternoon the 4th victim of poisoning at the hospital when several nurses and patients partook of poisonous food served them at dinner Sunday. Four other victims are in a serious condition. They are Miss Lesta Skeols and Miss Frieda Fisher, nurses; Ellsworth Newman, patient and Dr. CA Gardiner, a physician. Dr. Gardiner was the last to eat the food, having gone to the kitchen late Sunday evening to get a lunch. Mr. Newman's condition is regarded as the most serious. Dr. AD Switzer of the US Bureau of Chemistry of Chicago has arrived here and is making a thorough investigation as to the source of the poisoning and to trace the shipment of the tainted food served. All social events scheduled for this week int he city have been canceled.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 15 March 1922, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Holdstock, widow of the late Rev. Enoch Holdstock, died at Muncie, Ind, Wednesday morning at the age of 80 years. The immediate cause of her death was a stroke of paralysis. Rev. and Mrs. Holdstock were pioneers in the work of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Indiana, having lived in various cities of the State during their pastorates, among which were Warsaw, Goshen, Greenfield, Lima, Andrews, Greencastle, Muncie, Westfield, Elkhart, Kokomo and Fort Wayne. Mrs. Holdstock was highly esteemed by all who knew her. Her only daughter, Etta Holdstock Brown, wife of Rev. JE Brown, formerly pastor of the Sixth Presbyterian Church of this city, survives her.
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; 4 March 1898, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

The remains of Hon. D. P. Holloway were buried in the cemetery at Richmond yesterday beside those of his wife. The funeral services were conducted by the Friends, Mr. and Mrs. Coffin and the venerable Cornelius Ratcliff being the speakers. [6 Dec 1809 - 9 Sept 1883; buried Earlham Cemetery, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana]
News, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 12 Sept 1883, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

New Albany, Ind., June 22 -- Mrs. Carrie Holzher died yesterday in this city of the effect of wounds alleged to have been inflicted by her husband, John Holzher. Her skull was crushed and her right arm broken. Holzher claims that she was intoxicated and fell off a horse. He is under police surveillance pending the result of the coroner's inquest. Mrs. Holzher left her husband on several occasions owing to his ill treatment. She was 41 years old.
Greencastle Daily Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 22 June 1895, p. 1
New Albany, June 25 - The preliminary hearing of John Holzheer (sic) charged with the murder of his wife was held yesterday. 30 witnesses were examined and Justice Richards committed Holzheer to mail without bail to await trial at the October term of court. The evidence was very strong against him.
Greencastle Daily Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 25 June 1895, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Captain James Hook, for 60 years a resident of Terre Haute, is dead at the age of 81. He served as mayor in 1855.
Greencastle Daily Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 26 June 1895, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

William C. Hooper, for a long time an invalid, died at his residence in Tippeanoe County in the 58th year of his age. The obsequies were conducted by Rev. TC Shanklin.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 4 July 1874, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Elkhart, Oct. 12 - Stephen Isenhour, 72 years old, was killed when he was struck by a train today while gathering coal along the tracks.
Fort Wayne Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana; 12 Oct 1921, p. 16
Contributed by Karen Zach

Dr. Charles T. Johnson of Vermillion, Ind., was instantly killed in a runaway. His neck was broken and skull fractured.
Greencastle Daily Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 9 Nov 1896, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Sturgeon Johnson, aged 24 years, died last evening at Judson, of consumption, from which disease he had been a sufferer for quite a while. The remains will be brought here this evening and taken to the residence of Erastus Nolan in Longview. The funeral will occur tomorrow morning at ten o'clock, conducted by Rev. G. P. Fuson. The deceased was a son of Thomas Johnson who lately went to Chicago.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; Saturday, 3 June 1893
Contributed by Karen Zach

Clay City, Ind., May 19 - Mrs. J. T. Jones, aged 68 years, died Thursday morning after a long illness of a complication of diseases. A husband and three children survive: Mrs. Edgar Grismer of Kokomo; Mrs. GW Baumgartner and Harry Jones of Clay City. Funeral services were held at the residence Saturday afternoon at 2:30 with burial at Maple Grove cemetery.
Terre Haute Daily Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; 19 May 1917, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Ora Jones, aged six years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Jones, died this morning at 5:30 o'clock at the Dr. Sexton Hospital, following an operation for appendicitis. The body of the little boy was taken to the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pea living in Market Street. The funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Pea residence and burial will take place in East Hill Cemetery. The parents survive, as the child was their only one.
Rushville Republican, Rush County, Indiana; Wed., 26 July 1922, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Near Chelsea, Daviess County on the 20th ultime, a 3-year-old boy named Kindred, was accidentally shot and killed by a youthful uncle who was trying to frighten the child. A buckshot passed through the abdomen of the child and another shot barely missed a young lad standing there.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 4 July 1874, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Lawrence Klingert, 80, died early last Friday. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon with burial in the Goodland cemetery. His wife preceded him in death several years ago. A son, William and daughter, Mrs. Lod? s survive.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Friday, 7 Jan 1927, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Richmond, Ind., June 27 - A terrible tragedy occurred here yesterday when William Kouth, who recently moved to this city from the country made an attempt to kill his wife. He first attacked her with a wooden towel roller with which he indented her skull. He then cut her throat in three places with a razor, and gashed her cheek from her ear to her chin on the right side of her face. Changing his mind he set fire to the bed and, determining to make his work sure, he also went down stairs and started a fire in the parlor. In the meantime his wife jumped from the roof of the house and escaped to one of the neighbors, so that when Kouth returned upstairs, he failed to find her. He then cut his own throat with the razor , almost severing his head from his body and later he was found lying in a great pool of blood. No definite cause is known for the deed unless it was jealousy as he was regarded as perfectly sane and had apparently been in good spirits the day before. Mrs. Kouth is severely injured and may die.
Greencastle Daily Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 27 June 1895, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Maxine S. Krantz, 88, passed away on January 28, 2018. She was born in Allenwood, PA on March 21, 1929, the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Sherwood. Maxine's beloved dog, Ricky was her very best friend. Surviving are her children; Cynthia Clevenger, and Sandra (Tom) Scott; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Eleanor (Carson) Wagner, Ed (Thelma) Sherwood, and Jason (Renee) Sherwood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Krantz; children, Gary Edinger and Holly Krantz; siblings, Warren, Frederick, and Alvin Sherwood, Lois Flick, and Mildred Jones. Private family services entrusted to D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, IN; January 29, 2018

Martinsville, Ind., Aug 14 - Miss Myrtle Lambert, a highly accomplished young woman of Mooresville, aged 19 years was buried on Wednesday. Saturday morning her grave was seen to have been entered. Search revealed that the coffin had been opened and the body mutilated in a Jack-the-Ripper manner. No reason for such an action can be thought of, nor is there a clew to the perpetrator.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 14 Aug 1893, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Christopher Loop, who lives near Beckville, Boone County, committed suicide on Sunday night by blowing the top of his head off with a shotgun.
Indianapolis Journal, Marion County, Indiana; Tuesday, 15 Feb 1887, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

The funeral of Miss Bertha Maddy took place from her late home on North Walnut Street yesterday and was attended by a large number of friends and relatives both from the city and abroad. Revs. Smith and Guthrie conducted the services and the remains were interred in Beech Grove cemetery.
Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana; Monday, 3 Nov 1890, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Edward E. Mann, 83, 6146 East 34th Street, a former resident of Sheridan will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Wesleyan Bible Church at Noblesville. Burial will be in Crown View Cemetery at Sheridan. He died Tuesday in Riverview Hospital at Noblesville. He was a retired building contractor. Friends may call at the Kercheval Funeral Home at Sheridan. Survivors include three sons, Donald Mann of Indianapolis and Dee and Dwain Mann, both of Noblesville and three daughters, Mrs. Martha Carroll, Mrs. Betty Wood and Mrs. Janet Rogers, all of Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; Thursday, 4 Dec 1975, p. 78
Contributed by Karen Zach

Graveside services for Raymond Maple, 78, 127 East Michigan Street, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Floral Park Cemetery. Mr. Maple died Nov 18 in Wishard Memorial Hospital . He was a lifelong Indianapolis resident. He was a retired laborer with Thorpe Tent and Awning Company. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday in Flanner & Buchanan Fall Creek Mortuary. Survivors include a daughter Mrs. Hector Robles in California.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; Thursday, 4 Dec 1975, p. 78
Contributed by Karen Zach

John McElwee, aged 72, a resident of Indianapolis for half a century, died at his home, 1216 Cornell Avenue, Tuesday night after a lingering illness of heart trouble. He was prominent in the Masonic Order, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias and Knights of Honor. He leaves two children, Thomas McElwee and Mrs. John Pendergast.
Indianapolis Journal, Marion County, Indiana; 21 April 1904, p. 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

Peru, Ind., Oct 9 - With the gas jet open in an adjoining room, the bodies of Mr. and Mrs. John A. McElwee, both 86 years old, were found on a bed in the McElwee home by their son late yesterday. The couple had been missing since Monday and it was thought they had gone to the country to visit relatives. It is the opinion of the coroner that one of the couple unconsciously left the jet open before retiring Monday night.
South Bend News-Times, St. Joseph County, Indiana; 10 Oct 1919, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Hagerstown, Ind., Sept 7 - Mrs. M. L. Adams and son James C. Adams of Cameron, Mo. were the guests of Mrs. Shively and Miss Lida Taylor Friday. They are enroute to their home, having been absent the greater part of the summer traveling. Mrs. Adams taking a trip through the Adirondack mountains and spending some time with relatives at New York City. Mr. Adams made an extensive tour of Canada and the Eastern states. They also wished to visit the grave of Mrs. McElwee who was a sister of Mrs. Adams who was buried at West Lawn Cemetery three years ago. Mrs. McElwee was the wife of Dr. (Andrew) McElwee who practiced his profession here many years ago and lived in the house known as the Amos Parsons property. Dr. McElwee's death occurred 30 years ago.
Richmond Palladium, Wayne County, Indiana; 8 Sept 1907, p. 5
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Nellie McElwee, 3703 N, Pennsylvania St wife of Dr. R. J. McElwee, died yesterday morning in her home after an illness of more than a year. Funeral services are to be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the residence. Mrs. McElwee was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Kappa Kappa Kappa Sorority and the Alpha Eta Chapter of the Latreian Club. Survivors are her husband; daughter, Miss Marilyn McElwee; son, John McElwee; her mother, Mrs. Clara McGrew; sister Mrs. E. H. Waymire, all of Indianapolis and a brother, W. H. McGrew of Pennsylvania.
Indianapolis Times, Marion County, Indiana; 13 Oct 1936, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Kokomo, Ind., Aug 14 - The Rev. S.J. McElwee, whose death occurred at Indianapolis Friday, was buried at Kokomo Saturday. Death was due to a peculiar cause. Three years ago Mr. McElwee officiated at a wedding near here and at the feast following the ceremony the entire wedding party, numbering 40 or more guests was taken violently ill. An investigation showed the cream had been poisoned. Mr. McElwee was the most seriously affected and was an invalid until death came.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 14 Aug 1893, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Aurea Hand was born March 17, 1828 in Warrensville, Ohio and departed this life April 6, 1915 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chas. L. Thomas in Angola, Ind aged 87 years 20 days. She came with her parents to Metz, Ind when a young girl and in 1843 was united in marriage to Joseph McGrew with whom she lived 54 years. To this union were born seven children, three sons and four daughters. The husband and two sons preceded her to the other world. Those left to mourn their loss are Mrs. Charles Thomas, Mrs. Raleigh Smurr, Mrs. Lyman Johnson of Angola, Mrs. Robert Schofield, of Toledo, Ohio and Job McGrew of Grand Rapids, Mich; 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; three sisters; one brother and many other relatives and friends. Mother McGrew united with the Church of Christ at the age of 14 at Warrenville and later at Metz. She always lived a Christian life; was a good wife and mother and was loved by all who knew her. What is our loss is heaven's gain. Funeral services were held at the Fairview Christian Church, Elder Paul Preston officiating.
Steuben Republican, Steuben County, Indiana; Wednesday, 14 April 1915, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

While tearing down an old barn near New Burlington, Delaware County, Marion McKinley was fatally crushed by falling timbers.
Greencastle Daily Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 18 June 1895, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

The funeral of Wm. McQuillikin was largely attended by his many friends on yesterday afternoon from the residence or his son-in-law, Jas. Briggs. Same page: Some time during Saturday night a good horse was stolen from the stable of Wm. McQuillikin in Sugar Creek. He was at the time laying a corpse at the residence of his son-in-law, Jas. Briggs on Fourth Street.
Terre Haute Weekly Gazette, Vigo County, Indiana; 17 August 1876, p. 9
Contributed by Karen Zach

Daniel Mease, who attempted to kill J.P. Creed at South Bend and then shot himself in the head, is dead from his wounds.
Greencastle Daily Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 27 June 1895, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Fred Homer MORGAN, son of Stanley & Stella Scott Morgan, was born near Granada, Prowers County, Colorado and died March 5, 1922; aged 15 years 8 months 3 days. His parents returned to Indiana when he was a year and a half old and lived for four years w ith the grandfather, Joseph Morgan after which they moved to Waveland. But Freddie has lived most of his life with his grandfather. He attended school at Swamp College and Waveland. He was a very bright and affectionate boy with a genius for mechanics. He is survived by his parents and eight brothers and sisters: Ruth; Paul; Glenn; Maude; Robert; William; Raymond and James ; a grandfather and two grandmothers and many relatives and friends.
Waveland Independent, Montgomery County, Indiana; 7 March 1922, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Sedan, Ind., Feb 6 - While Charles Morrison, a section laborer employed by the Lake Shore Railway was cleaning off a crossing he was caught by a fast train and literally torn to pieces. He was 50 years old with a family of boys, all but two of them able to care for themselves.
Crawfordsville Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; 7 Feb 1908, p. 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Richmond, Ind., Aug 14 - James L. Morrison, a prominent citizen and banker, died Saturday. He was a son of the famous Robert Morrison who founded the Morrison Library, was the first white child born in Richmond and leaves an estate of $800,000.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 14 Aug 1893, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Laporte, Ind., Dec 4 - Miss Sarah Newkirk, 90 years old, believed to be the oldest single woman in the state, is dead. The deceased was one of the earliest residents of norther Indiana having settled here in 1830. Miss Newkirk and another maiden sister lived together for 63 years.
Greencastle Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 4 Dec 1895, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Richmond, March 10 - Theodore Newman, age 86, who died at his home in Richmond, after an illness of more than two years, was a widely known band musician of eastern Indiana during the Civil War period and he was active in music affairs until 10 years ago. He was a member of the famous Mitchell band, organized in 1858 and he was the last survivor.
The Bedford Mail, Lawrence County, Indiana; Saturday, 11 March 1922, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Cicero, Ind., Dec 4 - Several weeks ago Mrs. John Parr, near Lamong, was burned to death in an outhouse, and, although her skull was crushed, it was the supposition that she had been struck by a falling timber. Since then the question of foul play has arisen, and yesterday the charred remains were exhumed, and the stomach was sent to a chemist. It is of gossip that she was first poisoned, after which the body was dragged to the outhouse and the building set on fire to hide the crime.
Greencastle Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 4 Dec 1895, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Only son of Susan L. and Seymour Parsons, was born in Jackson Township, Steuben County, Indiana Aug 15, 1867 and departed this life at his home in Angola, Ind April 10, 1915 aged 47 years 7 months and 25 days. He was a member of a family of six children, one of whom preceded him in death. At the age of 22 years he was united in marriage to Edna M. Brown. To this union were born three children, Neva, Maggie and Oscar, all of whom survive him. With the exception of a few years spent in the west with his parents, his home has always been Steuben County. As an occupation, Mr. Parsons followed farming in which he was successfully engaged until five years ago, when he went into business in Angola, where he had succeeded in laying the foundation of some very promising enterprises. Mr. Parsons was a member of Corinthian Lodge F&AM No 285 of Flint of the IOOF of Flint and of the Rebekahs of Salem Center and Heaton Encampment No 60 of Angola, in all of which he was always a worthy member and much esteemed by each order. He was a kind and loving husband and father and will be greatly missed in the family circle. Among his business associates and the men of the city he was greatly admired for the energy and enterprise which he showed in all his work. The different affairs with which he was associated made good promise of success and as an energetic, self denying business man his example will be much missed. He leaves to mourn his going, his wife, three children, four sisters, his aged parents and a host of friends who had wished him well and also regret exceedingly the providence which called him away. Short services were held at the home in Angola, followed by services at Flint Monday, April 12 at 10:30 a.m. conducted by Rev. John Humfreys in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives. Interment in Flint Cemetery.
Steuben Republican, Steuben County, Indiana; Wednesday, 14 April 1915, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Dr. Perry, the oldest practicing physician in Madison County, is dead.
[Born: 19 Nov 1819 - Died: 18 June 1895; Buried Starr Cemetery, Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana]
Greencastle Daily Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 18 June 1895, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Marion Pickering, colored, a life convict in the prison south is dead.
Greencastle Daily Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 18 June 1895, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

William D. Piety, aged 88, a pioneer of Knox County, is dead.
Greencastle Daily Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 22 June 1895, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Muncie, Ind., Dec 4 - The case of John W. Pittinger, who attempted suicide is puzzling the physicians. He fired a bullet into his brain Saturday morning and another one at his heart. Neither ball can be extracted. It was supposed either shot was enough to cause instant death, but he lingered nearly three days before death ensued.
Greencastle Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 4 Dec 1895, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Died at his residence immediately adjacent to this city, on the 2d inst, Mr. Hugh Reat, in the 73rd year of his age. The deceased was a member of the ME Church, a consistent Christian, a kind Father, a good husband; and leaves a large family and numerous friends to mourn their loss, but they mourn not as those who have no hope. Thus one by one the Father's are gathered home, and rest in peace. He died as the Christian dies, and rests in prospect of blissful immortality.
Greencastle Banner, Putnam County, Indiana; 10 November 1864, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Charley Robinson, aged 12, was killed at Liberty, Ind. while stealing a ride.
Greencastle Daily Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 24 March 1892, p. 5
Contributed by Karen Zach

Wawaka, Ind., Aug 3 - William Rice of Oklahoma, a former resident of Wawaka, and a brother-in-law of Mrs. Louis Ross is dead of heart trouble. Mr. and Mrs. Rice were on a visit a few months ago.
Fort Wayne Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana; Saturday, 3 August 1918, p. 10
Contributed by Karen Zach

Maurice Riley, an Indianapolis newsboy, was killed by being run over with a switch engine. He was walking on the railroad reading and was not aware of the approach of the engine, although warned.
Greencastle Daily Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 24 June 1895, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

D. G. Robertson, a prominent farmer and veteran of the Civil War, is dead at his home near Lebanon.
[Born: 6 April 1841 Died: 18 June 1895; Buried Pleasant View Cemetery, Dover, Boone County Indiana]
Greencastle Daily Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 20 June 1895, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Lafayette, July 25 - Gerald Rock, 11 years old was drowned in the abash River near here Wednesday afternoon about 3 o'clock when the canoe in which he was riding upset. The accident happened near a bathing beach and three other youngsters who were with Rock, one of them an 8-year-old brother did not report the affair until hours later. The unfortunate lad's younger brother said "I can't find my brother; we were in a canoe which upset and we have not seen him since." The body of the drowned boy was recovered by bathers as it floated past the beach.
Terre Haute Daily Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; 25 July 1918, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Son of Milton M. and Sarah May Root, was born at Orland, Ind Aug 13, 1889, and departed this life in Angola, Ind April 6, 1915 aged 28 years 8 months and 7 days. He resided in Orland until June 1889 when he moved to Angola where he was united in marriage with Miss Verle Bender. To this happy union were born two sons, Faye and Leighton. He made his home in Angola until October 1914 when with his family he moved to Toledo, Ohio where he was employed by a telephone company, and remained there until taken sick in December 1914, when they returned to Angola. Ford was an excellent young fellow, well thought of by those who knew him best. He was a member of the IORM Lodge of Angola, also a member of the Order of Moose in Angola and to these order the bereaved family feel very grateful for assistance and sympathy. Ford was a kind and ever attentive husband and father, and his presence within the family circle will be greatly missed. He leave to mourn their loss a wife, two sons, a mother and one brother and host of friends. Funeral services were held Thursday April 8th at the Congregational Church under the auspices of the Order of Moose, Rev. John Humfreys officiating. Interment in Circle Hill.
Steuben Republican, Steuben County, Indiana; Wednesday, 14 April 1915, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Clay Prairie, Ind., May 19 - Mrs. John Sams died at her home Thursday evening at 6 o'clock after suffering several months from complications. She leaves the husband, one daughter, Bessie and two sons, William and John, Jr. The funeral will be held Sunday morning at 10 o'clock at the ME Church.
Terre Haute Daily Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; 19 May 1917, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Columbus, Ind., Aug 14 - At his home in this city at 5 a.m. Saturday, August H. Scriber aged 64 years, the oldest brewer in the state, fell dead from a stroke of paralysis. Some six years ago his son Will, confidential clerk in the First National Bank here, robbed it of several thousand dollars and fled to Canada. He was afterward caught, returned here and sent to the southern prison for 12 years. A petition to Gov. Matthew is being circulated, asking that he be allowed to come home and attend his father's funeral.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 14 Aug 1893, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Evan Shelby, of Linden, died on Wednesday morning of consumption, aged 23 years. She leaves a husband and one child, a little girl having preceded her a few months ago. The funeral services were held today at the Methodist Church in that place and were conducted by Rev. W. B. Warren. The pall bearers were her four brothers, the Messrs. Ward of Raub Station. Interment was made at Romney.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; Friday, June 2, 1893
Contributed by Karen Zach

After a long and painfull illness from cancer of the stomach, Mrs. Amanda Skidmore of Helt???s Prairie, wife of George Skidmore, deceased, died on Saturday last, aged 65 years. Her husband died 15 years ago from cancer of the throat. The funeral occurred at Salem Church at 10 o???clock a.m. Monday last, Rev. Claud Travis pastor of the ME Church, preaching the discourse. Interment was in Helt???s Prairie Cemetery.?? The deceased was a most excellent Christian lady and had the esteem and respect of all her neighbors and acquaintances. She was the mother of J. W. Skidmore of this city.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 3 Dec 1897, p. 9
Contributed by Karen Zach

Rockville, Ind., April 15-a man named Slater was found Monday morning lying dead under a trestle at Coxville, a mining village in this county on the Chicago & Indiana Coal Railroad. One foot was severed from the leg and was lying on the track, having evidently been cut off by a train. Wounds on the head indicate murder. An iron bar was found near on which were blood stains. Slater was a plasterer by trade and leaves a wife.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 16 April 1891
Contributed by Karen Zach

Joseph Vernon Smith, Jr., 58 of Fort Wayne, IN passed away July 20, 2019. He was born July 9, 1961, To Joseph Vernon and Peggy Craig in Los Angeles, California. Joseph served in the United States Army. He will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his son, Joseph Vernon Smith III, grandchildren, Haley and Adrea, and sisters, Buffie Young, Dawn Jenny, Cathy Brothers Richards He is preceded in death by his father and mother Peggy Craig. Services will be held on Monday, July 29, 2019, 2 PM at Mungovan Simple Funeral and Cremations 2114 S. Calhoun St, Fort Wayne, IN with visitation there from 1 PM until the service at 2 PM.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; July 25, 2019

Odon, Ind., May 19 - Edward Starling is dead at his home, after an illness lasting over a year of tuberculosis of the lungs. Mr. Starling was 29 years old and leaves a wife, one child about five months old, his parents, 5 sister and 3 brothers.
Terre Haute Daily Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; 19 May 1917, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Frederick Stephan, a prominent shoe dealer of Shelbyville, is dead after a short illness.
Greencastle Daily Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 24 June 1895, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

The boiler of a threshing engine exploded about 9 miles north of Rochester, Ind., fatally scalding Louis Strong, engineer and seriously injuring a boy named Albert Highway. Several others were slightly injured. The case was a defect in the boiler.
Jasper Weekly Courier, Dubois County, Indiana; Friday, 27 Sept 1878, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Rockville, May 24 - Nyesville, a village about five miles northwest of this town, was the scene of a most shocking and bloody murder last night at about eight o'clock. Some men who are cutting ties for the Midland Railway are baching in an old house near the coal mines, belonging to the road. Two of the men, Lew Puett and John Thomas, became engaged in a quarrel. In the fracas Puett struck Thomas across the neck with a broadax, which nearly severed his head from his body. Thomas died in less than two hours afterward. Arch Hennis was in the room and is the only witness to the bloody deed. Both men had been drinking. Pruett has been arrested and is now in jail. He has a bad reputation and has been in trouble before. S. D. Puett, of this city, a prominent Democratic politician and attorney, is his brother.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; Wednesday, 24 May 1893
Contributed by Karen Zach

At 10 o'clock yesterday, William Thornton of Prairieton, one of the oldest settlers in the place, died at the ripe old age of 73 years. Mr. Thornton was one of a family of three old bachelor brothers and two old maid sisters. The entire family has always led most exemplary lives. In the death of this member, it offers an irreparable loss.
Terre Haute Weekly Gazette, Vigo County, Indiana; 17 August 1876, p. 9
Contributed by Karen Zach

Lafayette, Ind., Nov. 6 - William Van Arsdel, the Monon saloon keeper charged with the murder of Dora Thorpe, was held after a preliminary hearing to the circuit court to answer the charge of murder in the first degree. His attorneys have presented a petition for a writ of habeas corpus and the writ has been made returnable today.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; Friday, 6 November 1891

Mrs. Lucy Trautmann, aged 49, residing on the Huntington road, died this morning at the St. Joseph hospital at 1:30 o'clock from the effects of peritonitis. She had been in the hospital since Sept 20. The funeral will be held from the Abolte Christian Church at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon with Rev. A.M. Gillispie officiating. Burial will be made in the Oak Grove cemetery on the Huntington Road. The deceased is survived by the husband, John; one daughter, Fay; one sister, Mrs. Hannah Heckman of Huntington; three brothers, Peter and Thomas Jackson of Fort Wayne and Jack Jackson of Lafayette township.
Fort Wayne Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana; 12 Oct 1921, p. 16
Contributed by Karen Zach

The funeral of Frank H. Wagner will be conducted from St. Boniface Catholic Church Monday morning at 9 o'clock; burial in St. Boniface Cemetery. The body was taken from the Soller & Son Funeral Home Friday afternoon at the Wagner Home, 814 North Sixth Street.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Friday, 7 Jan 1927, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Katherine Wallace, widow of the late Henry R. Wallace, died Friday night at 8:30 at the residence, two and one-half miles northeast of Shelburn, Ind., following a lingering illness. Deceased was born September 14, 1826 in Sullivan County. She is survived by three sons, Frank and E.P. of Shelburn and Attorney Harry Wallace of Terre Haute; three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Little Flock Church with burial at Little Flock cemetery.
Terre Haute Daily Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; 19 May 1917, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Between 8 and 9 o'clock yesterday morning John Weinhardt was found dead in bed at the residence of Dr. Allen Pence on South Second Street. About 7:30 the niece of the deceased, Ella Weinhardt went into his room to wake him for breakfast. He replied that he was not well and did not feel like eating anything. About 8:30 Mrs. Pence went in to see what was the matter. She called him and there being no response she turned down the covers and found him dead. He was 48 years of age and never married. Death resulted from paralysis of the brain. The decease has clerked for Dr. Pence upwards of 20 years and was a brother of Mrs. Dr Pence, Mrs. L. Kussner, Miss Lena Weinhardt, Gus Weinhardt and Herman Weinhardt. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from Dr. Pence's residence.
Terre Haute Weekly Gazette, Vigo County, Indiana; 21 Feb 1884, p. 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Atalanta, Ind., June 28 - Albert Whetstone, one of the largest men in the United States who formerly traveled with various shows died a few days ago at his home at Fortuna, Colo. His height was 6'3" and he weighed 482 lbs. It required a casket 6'7" long, 2 and 1/2' wide and 2' deep to hold his body. Whetstone was born and brought up at Atlanta. He was 28 years old.
Greencastle Daily Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 27 June 1895, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Elnora, Ind., July 25 - George White, of this place received a message this morning from the war department announcing that his son, Clarence of the United State Marine Corps had been killed in France.
Terre Haute Daily Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; 25 July 1918, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Indianapolis, Feb 6 - John Whiteley, employed in the packing room of Kingan & Co. came in contact with live electric wires at the plant and was killed.
Crawfordsville Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; 7 Feb 1908, p. 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

At one o'clock Saturday afternoon Jan 20, 1912 there passed form this life a citizen of Plymouth whose counterpart cannot be produced. One whose life can be taken as a model for others. Charles H. Wilcox was a man of few words compared with many of his fellows, but he was one of the best generally informed men who lived the ordinary life. When but a boy he learned the baker's trade with WW Hill, and when he started he was so small he had to stand on a stool to scale the loaves of bread. He was with Mr. Hill when the call was made for volunteers at the opening of the Civil War and though but 17 years of age, he answered the summons and served his country four years and eleven days. William M. Kendall, who was, previous to his death a few years ago, one of the leading business men of Plymouth, was the Capt. of Company D, 73rd Indiana Infantry in which Mr. Wilcox enlisted. Returning from the service at the close of the war, he again took his position with Mr. Hill and remained with him for 18 years, holding the respect of his employer all through his life. Saving some money, he thought to start in business for himself and formed a partnership with Em. E. Leonard and bought out a baker and restaurant on LaPorte street where the barber shop of WF Young now is. They were barely fitted up in the new room when the big fire that swept the old Hoham block clean came and with no insurance, the loss prevented Mr. Wilcox from continuing the business. He was for a time a partner in the picture business with Washington Tuttle, but afterwards entered the employ of his old Capt. W.M. Kendall, who was postmaster of Plymouth and had a book and stationery store with a news stand connected. While with Mr. Kendall for some 15 years, Mr. Wilcox became known to every man, woman and child who had business at the Plymouth postoffice, and his kind, accommodating manners and obliging disposition won the respect of all. School children who bought their supplies at this place went by scores to Charlie Wilcox to have their pencils sharpened, and he was never too busy to help even the smallest child. Children instinctively trusted him and knew he was their friend. With failing health, Mr. Wilcox suffered a stroke of paralysis and became subject to spasmodic spells that hindered his active business life, and he was a number of years ago compelled to give up his work, though he was engaged in hanging window shades, and such work at times. During the years of his decline he has been cared for by his faithful wife, who has borne the burden with cheerful heart against conditions that would have staggered most men. She has been a helpmate to him in an amplified sense, and as she is now called to give up her life companion, she knows in her heart that she has tried to make his days pleasant and has done her utmost in his behalf. People who recall the youthful days of Mr. Wilcox say he was always a good boy. In company with a number of companions he took what was known as the old Washington Temperance Pledge and not long ago he said, "I have never broken it." 32 years ago he united with the Presbyterian Church and has been a faithful member ever since, serving the church in various capacities as his brethren recognized his ability. He has lived all of his life of 67 years since his birth on August 22, 1844, right here in Plymouth and this life has been an open book. His profession never was great, but his life, taken as a whole will be remembered by those who knew him as clean and pure. Nature's nobleman. Honest, upright, clean in word and deed. Such a life, lived in the love of God and his fellows, is worthy of emulation and in parting with him as citizen, friend and brother, he is held forth as an example for other lives that may follow. The son of Leonard and Alvira Wilcox he was one of eleven children. The family lived for years in what is known by the older residents as the old Bailey place south of the Michigan Street viaduct, now occupied in a remodeled shape by Mrs. MJ Boyce. They afterwards moved to a brick house that stood where the Presbyterian Manse now is and where the elder Wilcox died. Of the eleven children but two survive him, Mrs. Eva Cramer of Norwood, Missouri and Mrs. Lina Arnold of Hamilton, Illinois. Married in Plymouth to Miss Mary Harring on Nov 18, 1869, as the fruit of this union there are left to mourn with the faithful wife, a daughter, Mrs. Ella Hendrickson of Memphis, Tenn and Archie O. WIlcox of the foreign Department of the National Bank of the Republic, Chicago, Illinois. The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church at 2:30 Monday afternoon with Rev. WC Logan officiating and he was laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery where so many of the companions of his life are sleeping. All religious people and many who make no profession, believe there is a reward in the "hereafter" for those who are faithful in this life. That the future holds an existence where the good and the true, the pure and the holy, will be crowned in a measure commensurate with the deeds and the heart thoughts of this life. This being true, there is no doubt the brow of our lamented friend, the friend whom little children loved and trusted, will wear a glittering diadem, so we bid him adieu, awaiting the glad reunion of a better age beyond this fleeting one. As a tribute to the memory of Charles Wilcox we append the following written by his life long friend, Honorable Daniel McDonald who has known him from early boyhood and held him in high esteem. Mr. McDonald writes: Plymouth, Ind Jan 20, 1912. Mrs. Charles H. Wilcox - Dear Mrs. Wilcox: You have my sincere sympathy in the great affliction through which you have passed in the care and attention you have given to your husband during the long and serious illness that finally ended in his death at noon today. When I became a resident of Plymouth with my parents in 1849, now 65 years ago, your husband, Mr. Wilcox being about seven years old, was among the first boys I became acquainted with. During the now considerably more than half a century he and I have been residents of Plymouth, nothing ever occurred to mar the friendship that existed between us. May the good the future has in store for those who pass away be his in abundance. As has been beautifully said: "Life is a narrow vale between the barren peaks of two eternities. We strive to lok beyond the two heights; we cry aloud and the only answer is the echo of our wailing cry. From the voiceless lips of the unreplying dead there comes no word; but in the night of death hope sees a star and listening love hears the rustle of a wing." After all, Life is short and time is fleeting
And our hearts though strong and brave,
Still like muffled drums are beating,
Funeral marches to the grave."
With sincere good wishes, Respectfully yours, Daniel McDonald
Plymouth Weekly Republican, Marshall County, Indiana; Thursday, 25 Jan 1912, p. 7
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Joseph William was struck by a train near Cementville, Ind., and killed
Greencastle Daily Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 24 March 1892, p. 5
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At Brazil, Ind., Robert Thresher was cleared of killing Fred Williams, his brother-in-law. Self-defense.
Greencastle Daily Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 24 March 1892, p. 5
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At Anderson, Ind., Jerre Williams, a Muncie negro, was fatally cut by Isen Trimble of Anderson, in a quarrel about the merits of their respective towns.
Greencastle Daily Banner & Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 24 March 1892, p. 5
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Services for Miss Mary Ellen Willis, 2916 N. Talbott, will be tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. in Flanner & Buchanan Fall Creek Mortuary. She died yesterday in a nursing home. Miss Willis was a bookkeeper for the former Wheeler's Restaurant many years. She also was a volunteer worker for Cold Spring Road VA Hospital.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Thursday, 4 Dec 1975, p. 40
Miss Mary Ellen Willis, 2916 North Talbott Street, died yesterday in a local nursing home. She was born at Harrisonville, MO and had lived here most of her life. Miss Willis was a bookkeeper with the former Wheeler's Restaurant many years. She also was a volunteer worker with Cold Spring Road VA Hospital. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Flanner & Buchanan Fall Creek Mortuary with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; Thursday, 4 Dec 1975, p. 78
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Lafayette, Nov. 3-George Bennett this afternoon used his revolver, wounding John Workhoff in the side after emptying his revolver. Then filling it up again he assailed W. H. Scott and shot him through the side causing the death of Scott in a very few minutes. There was bad blood between Bennett and Workhoff. Scott interfered and met his death. Bennett also had a spite at Scott.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; Monday, 3 Nov 1890
Lafayette, Ind., Nov. 4-a double murder occurred here late Monday afternoon, George Bennett, a painter, doing the shootings. Bennett and John Workhoff, a locomotive fireman, had some words, when Bennett drew a revolver and fired three times. One ball entered Workhoff's right side just above the hip, and the victim, though still alive, is sinking. His dying statement was taken by the State Attorney. He says Bennett stepped behind him and made the remark: "I'll fix you," and fired. After shooting Workhoff, Bennett ran a short distance towards his home, when he was accosted by William H. Scott, a carpenter, who asked; "What's the matter, George?" "Take that," responded Bennett, as he fired twice at Scott. The latter sprang forward, grappled Bennett, threw him down, took his revolver from him, then fell dead, having been shot in the breast near the heart. Bennett was arrested and locked up. During the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy strike, Bennett was one of the men who took an engine on the road, and since his return he claims that members of the brotherhood have hounded him in every possible way. He had been drinking. The railway men are much excited and trouble is anticipated. Some time ago Bennett's paint brushes and a coat were destroyed and he blamed Workhoff for the act. He rented a room of Scott and was ordered to vacate last Saturday. These were the main grievances leading to the shooting.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; Monday, 4 Nov 1890
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