Obituaries
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BURGESS,
EDWARD [AKA EDMOND] Edward Burgess, whose serious illness was announced in the columns of the Republican last week, is dead. He was sick only a short time with some kind of stomach trouble of an alarming nature. Suspicious of foul play were aroused, but nothing was done until the hearse had arrived to convey the remains to the cemetery. Then Coroner J. W. Montgomery was sent for. After careful examination and inquire he concluded that death had resulted from natural causes. Deceased was about 65 years old and had been rather a prominent figure in the community in which he lived. – Republican. COAKLEY,
FRANCES “FANNIE” TAGGERT Mrs. Fannie Coakley, mother of H. T., and Lizzie Coakley, died at her home in west Orleans last Saturday afternoon, at four o’clock. About two weeks previous to her death she was stricken with paralysis, and again on Saturday she received a second stroke which brought the end. She was eighty years of age; a member of the Presbyterian church, a Christian woman, a gentle and king parent and neighbor. She leaves a son and four daughters to mourn her demise, and to them we extend our sincerest sympathy. Funeral services were conducted at her late home by Rev. John A. Tracy, on Sunday afternoon at three o-clock and the remains were interred in Green Hill cemetery. CONDER,
SARAH A WEBB Mrs. Sarah A. Conder. For the first time since its organization, nine years ago, Death has come to the Society of Willing Workers, and taken from us our Vice President. No member was more loyal, more patient, affectionate and charitable than Mrs. Sarah A. Conder, whose death occurred, Dec. 28, 1902. We will miss her cherry presence and her good example in every way. As a society, we desire to place on record, our appreciation of her zealous and faithful labors in every good word or work. We wish to express our grief at her loss and our sympathy with her lonely family. Her place with them and with us can never filled, but her memory will be as sweet perfume as the years pass on, and we expect a reunion some sweet day, bye and bye. Society of Willing Workers. FISHER,
MARGARET J MCCULLOUGH Margaret J. Fisher died at the residence of her son, Frank McLean, just south of Orleans, on Thursday morning, Jan 22, 1914. About five years ago she was stricken severely with paralysis, rendering her almost helpless, so that friends had to attend all her physical necessities. She was born in Lawrence county, Indiana, Nov. 17, 1845, the daughter of James McCullough and Lucinda Keller, his wife, who had come previously from Kentucky and settled in Orange county, afterwards moving to Lawrence and later returning to Orange. She was married to Isaac McLean April 23, 1863. She bore five sons, of whom two are dead, and three – Frank, John and Fred – survive. Mr. McLean died Nov. 17, 1875, when his wife was just thirty years of age, and in 1895 she was married to Alfred Parish, who died in 1897. In 1902 she united in marriage with Thomas G. Fisher, and at his death, in April, 1911, was a third time left a widow. She reared all her sons to adult age, Harry and William dying after they were twenty years old, on the McLean farm, which was held in the family name for eighty-nine years. The McLeans were of Scotchish [sic] and Dutch stock, a sturdy breed noted for their maintenance of high principles in living. The deceased was an industrious and thrifty woman, taking good care of the property left in her hands, and adding to its stock. On the family farm she spent most of her married life, and after marriage to Mr. Fisher for the last two months she resided in Orleans, but on his death she made her home with some one of her sons. She leaves few relatives – three sons, a sister, Mrs. Kate (John) Roach, and one only grand child, Lois Margaret McLean. In early life she joined the Methodist Episcopal church in the neighborhood of the Island church before or about the time of its erection, under the ministry of the Rev. John Spears, a “Southern Refugee and a preacher of great power and devotion to Christ. She remained a faithful and useful member, discharging all public duties assigned to her until she was smitten with disabling disease. Her stalwart sons rise up to call her blessed and a large circle of acquaintances recognize in her a good servant of Jesus Christ. Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. John Poucher, were held in the Methodist church and the burial was made in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery. FISHER,
SARAH GREEN DIED – At the family residence three miles southeast of town, on Monday morning about five o’clock, Mrs. Sallie A. Fisher, the estimable wife of Thomas G. Fisher, after an illness of near ten weeks of typhoid fever. She had almost recovered under the care of good physicians and faithful nursing when a relapse came and the constitution, already weakened by disease, fell an easy victim. Aunt Sallie was sixty three years old and was the mother of four children, three of whom are still living. They are Mrs. John M. Frost, Mrs. John E. Carr, and Mrs. Jas. W McKnight. These with a husband whose every act has been to make her life pleasant, are left to mourn the loss of a wife and mother. Hers was a cheerful disposition, doing all in her power to make the pathway of her friends and associates brighter and smoother and her truly christian example will be missed. She made the world brighter by having lived in it and her influence will be sadly missed by her large circle of friends and acquaintances. The funeral was preached at the family residence yesterday evening by Rev. T. M. Gossard, of the Presbyterian church, of which she was a faithful and consistent member, after which the remains were interred in beautiful Green Hill cemetery. The sympathy of an entire community goes out to the bereaved family. FISHER,
THOMAS R Thomas G. Fisher was born on his father’s farm, near Bethel church, six miles west of Orleans, March 21, 1828. Later his father bought and moved to what is known as the Wallace place, one mile east of town, where Warren Wright now lives. Afterward, the late deceased Mr. Fisher bought what is now the Jonathan Wright farm, where he lived during the early years of his married life. Still later his father, Mr. Zelek Fisher, came into possession of the Maxwell farm on Lost river. After the death of his father, Mr. T. G. Fisher, the deceased, sold his place out east of town, and by inheritance and purchase became the owner of the Maxwell farm, which was then and has ever since been considered one of the very best farms in Orange county. For more than a half century Mr. Fisher remained on that farm, sowing and reaping, rearing and selling as honestly acquired property as ever found its way into market. With a good soil to cultivate and an energy that never fagged Mr. Fisher has for many years been considered a full handed man. But his more than four score years finally got the better of him. The machinery that had worked so admirably and to such good purpose gave out, and for more than a year Mr. Fisher’s friends saw that he was failing rapidly. He was keenly conscious of the fact himself, and while his answers to queries concerning his health were always ready, and in a way, cheerful, yet it was more than apparent to every one that he knew that the time of his departure was rapidly drawing near. But his good judgment and practical common sense never deserted him. At the beginning of the late winter he disposed of about all his personal property; sold his dear old home to Albertson and Carter for $20,000 in cash, and at once divided $8,000 of the money among his four daughters, Mrs. Daniel Hardman, Mrs. Campbell Hardman, Mrs. John Frost and Mrs. John Carr. He then bought a comfortable home in the Rice addition, in the south part of town and with his invalid wife moved to it less than one month before he died. Mr. Fisher was first married to Irene Jane Webb, and to them four children were born, two of whom, the Mesdames Hardman, above mentioned are living. His second marriage was to Miss Sarah A Green, of Washington county. To this union seven children were born, and two of them, Mrs. Susie Frost and Mrs. Kate Carr are still living. Nine years ago, he and Mrs. Jane Parish were united in marriage, and together they lived happily to the day of his death. His marriages all seem to have been exceedingly happy, and barring the frequent visits of the death angel, his home was likewise always a happy one. Mr. Fisher always found his own business sufficiently exacting to claim all of his time and attention, without ever meddling with that of other people. He was thoughtful and considerate, expressing himself in a reasonable way and without rashness. He loved his home and his family and delighted most in their welfare and happiness; and to the promotion of these ends he lived and toiled all the long years of his life. He was a life long Presbyterian and during his younger and better years, physically, he was a regular attendant on divine services, and a liberal contributor to the support of his church. But he never took the open, active part in church work, his younger brother Samuel N. Fisher did. Mr. Fisher had one brother and two sisters, all of whom have been dead for a number of years. Now that his uncle is gone, Dr. William Thomas Fisher of Centerville, is the only surviving male member of that branch of the Fisher family. Mr. Fisher died at 9:20 Friday evening. The end came peacefully. He simply went to sleep to awake amidst the beauties and grandeur of the eternal world. The funeral burial took place Sunday afternoon from the home, Rev. Omelvena, Presbyterian minister from Paoli, delivering the funeral oration, and the grandsons and one nephew acted as pall bearers. The remains were laid to rest beside those of his second wife in Green Hill cemetery. And now peace to the ashes, of what we have known for nearly fifty years, as a good man. JERUEL LEONARD GALLION,
LAWSON Lawson Gallion passed away at his home in this city Tuesday of last week, aged 61 years, his death being due to cancer of the stomach. Funeral services were held at the home at 9 a.m., Thursday after which the body was taken to Union cemetery in Orange county for burial. Mr. Gallion leaves a widow and two children who have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. GALLION,
ELMER The funeral of Elmer Gallion, who died at the home of Alford Smith, was held from Union church, in Orange county, Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Cook, of the Christian church of this city. Burial in church cemetery. HUNTER,
MARTHA DARK Obituary of Martha Hunter. Died in Livonia, the 10th of January, Martha Hunter, wife of John Hunter. She was the daughter of John and Jane Dark. She was a kind loving and obedient child, and was a pet with her father and mother, she being their only living child. She was of a very cheerful disposition. She joined the church in her tenth year and proved to be a useful member; was always found trying to do some good in the world; was kind to everyone, and very tender with the feelings of others. She loved to go to meeting. She was loved by all. The children all loved Martha, she was so kind to them and had such a tender love and regard for them, and was so child like herself until she was nearly grown. In her eighteenth year she was married to John Hunter, but it has pleased the Lord to call her away while in the prime of life. She leaves a husband, four little children, a father and mother and many other friends to mourn the loss of her, but we should feel that our loss is her gain; we should not mourn as those that have no hope, for we have reason to believe she has gone to a better world than this, and while we are left here in this world of trouble, she is praising God in that world where trouble never comes. She took a great delight in going to church whenever she could, and if she could not go herself she would fix the rest of the family to go. She has left a vacant place here on earth, but we hope she fills a place in Heaven above where all is love. Martha was a patient, kind and affectionate wife, a good and tender mother, a loving, faithful and true child, a neighbor that will not soon be forgotten by those that lived by her; long will her name live in the memories of all that knew her. She was sick only a short time, was very patient amidst all her suffering, was resigned to the Lord’s will. Her only trouble appeared to be about her little children and her old old father and mother and we hope those that have the care of her dear little ones will, for the sake of their mother, be very tender with the little prattlers, and always speak kindly to them, remembering they have no mother to love and care for them, for if they live they will have a hard time in this cold hearted world without a mother; often tell them about their mother, tell them she has gone to the good world where Jesus is; speak kindly to the little ones, they will have enough, to bear passing through this world as best they may; ‘tis full of anxious care. We have no doubt but that the father and mother of the departed one feels like their comfort is gone, for it was to Martha they looked to cheer and comfort them in their old days, and now she is gone they can no longer see her pleased face and hear her kind voice, they feel like they are almost left friendless in this world, as Martha is gone and they cannot have the company of her little prattling children, but they should remember that Martha is better off than to be in this world of trouble. Then weep not for her; she has gone to meet her six little brothers. It is a hard trial to give her up and then be separated from her little children but then think it will only be a few more days of suffering here, and then you will be wafted on angels wings to that eternal home where you will meet Martha again, and see her dressed in her long white robe and hear her praising God; then you can realize what the poet meant when he said, one moment in glory will make up for all. Think not of her troubles and the many things she had to endure in this life, but think that now she is free from all trouble in a world where sorrow is not known, where sickness, pain and death are felt and feared no more – then give her children up to the good Lord as she did, and put your trust in him, and think of the home over there by the side of the river so close, and remember what Martha said, mother, I am going home, it won’t be long till you and pa will come. I leave my little children in the hands of the good Lord. Then may it be the happy lot of us all to meet Martha in that world, is the prayer of the writer. E. P. Newspaper – We are sorry to announce the death of Mrs. Mattie Hunter, wife of John T Hunter of this place, which took place on Saturday last at 3 a.m., aged about 29 years. The deceased had been down with pneumonia about two weeks, but this disease had succumbed and the lungs were free some days prior to her death, but nervous prostration did its works. She left a loving husband and four young children to mourn their loss to whom much sympathy is extended. Her remains were interred in Livonia Cemetery yesterday (Sabbath), after funeral services at the Baptist church by Rev. J. K. Howard. Deceased had been a member of the Baptist church about twenty years. Jan 21. Hornet. MCCART
NANCY BROTHERS Nancy Brothers was born in Orleans, May 12, 1831. She was married to James McCart, Nov. 22, 1855. Seven children were born to them. She was a faithful member of the Christian Church from early womanhood. She died April 19, 1902, and the funeral services were held at the residence of W. C. R. Kemp on Sunday afternoon. A brother, William Brothers, the last of his family, one daughter, Mrs. Abner Campbell, and two sons, John and Perry McCart survive her. We extend to the bereaved ones our heartfelt sympathy. MUNGER,
CHARLES P Charles P. Munger On last Wednesday evening a telegram was received here conveying the intelligence that Charles P. Munger had passed away at his home in Hart, Mich. On Tuesday evening. Although our people were aware that his condition was but little improved, the news of his death came as a shock to the entire community. He suffered a paralytic stroke while at work over a year and a half ago, and in the hope that a change of climate might prove beneficial, the family disposed of their home here, and moved to Hart, Mich., where he could be under the care of his son, Dr. L. P. Munger, who is located at that place. The change proved beneficial to a degree, but he never fully regained his normal condition, and for the past few weeks it was evident that he was failing, and on the Sunday preceding his death it was apparent that the end was near. During the afternoon he sank into a state of coma, remaining so until the end, which occurred Tuesday evening. The remains accompanied by his wife, two sons, Edwin and Claude, and two daughters, Daisy and Julia, and Mrs. Edwin Munger, arrived here Friday morning, and were taken to the M. E. church, where the body lay in state from 10 A.M. to 12 M. to give his host of friends and neighbors an opportunity to take a last look at the face they had all learned to love. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. L. C. Jeffrey, of the M. E. church from the text, “The Steps of a Good Man are Ordered by the Lord,” and was a beautiful and appropriate tribute to the just and upright man we all knew and loved as a true friend and brother. The music was furnished by a select quartette, which rendered several numbers that were especial favorites of Mr. Munger. Lead Kindly Light, Nearer My God to Thee, The Home of the Soul, and Beautiful Isle of Somewhere, being among his most cherished songs. The casket of massive quartered oak, was embowered in flowers, and rested under the emblems of both the G.A.R. and Masonic fraternities, and all appears to emphasize the spirit of love and peace, which were the dominant traits in the life of the one so peacefully resting there, guarded by the comrades he loved so well. A touching tribute was paid by the Orleans schools, which had been dismissed, and was present in a body, to give a last farewell to the one who had spent so many years of his life in endeavoring to raise the standard of efficiency and make the institution a credit to the community. The business houses were closed from 2 to 3 P.M. as a mark of respect to the memory of one who was always ready, as a fellow business man, to further the best interests of the town. After the sermon, all of the beautiful and impressive service of the Masonic funeral service, that could be given at the church, was pronounced, W. R. Elrod, W. M., officiating, the service being finished at the grave, which is located in the family lot in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. Charles P Munger had the distinction of having been the first white child born, in what is now, the City of Manitowoc, Wis., which occurred on Sept. 18, 1839. He was married to Mrs. Estella Ridgway in 1866. After having served with honor as member of Co. E 11th Regt. Kansas Vol., from Aug. 18, 1862, until the close of the war, he came to Orleans in the year 1872 from which time until Sept 6, 1907, he was a resident of this place, During the earlier years of his residence here he was called upon to bear many trails and afflictions, his wife being an invalid. He gave her his constant care and attention during a lingering illness. Through these years his natural gifts of a high order of fidelity and gentleness, were purified and refined, and as the years passed, became the foundation upon which he built his daily life, causing all men to love and respect him. To his first union were born five children, three of whom, Edwin, Louis and Daisy, survive. His second marriage was to Mrs. Mary Coakley, on Sept. 9, 1886. To this union four children were born, two of whom, Julia and Claude, with the wife and mother still survive him. His home life was ideal. One of the pleasant memories left to his family is the unfailing and impartial love and tenderness shown at all time to his step children. No distinction was ever made between them and his own, and he was spared until he had the satisfaction of seeing all of his older children filling positions of honor and enjoying the confidence of all who know them; and the younger ones, showing the goodly heritage of the precept and example of right living, that will insure for them a like success in life. Shortly after his first marriage, Mr. Munger embraced the Swedenborgen faith, maintaining a faithful, consistent membership in that church until the day of his death. “Judge” Munger as he was familiarly called, occupied a prominent position in the affairs of Orleans for many years prior to his death. He served as Justice of the Peace for many years, noted for their Justice, only one of which was ever reversed by the higher courts. He was for a number of years closely identified with the schools of our town, serving as a member of the school board, and by his untiring efforts and ability, having a large part, in bringing our schools up to their present high standard of efficiency. He also served several years as a member of the town council, in which capacity the same firm, just and considerate deportment was evidenced. But in the position of Secretary of the Building and Loan Association, and in his office work, no doubt his sterling qualities of mind and heart were most widely felt, for in these he came more directly in contact with the people of the community, and the beneficient effects of a life based upon the “Golden Rule” were most fully recognized and appreciated and won for him the highest compliment that man can receive, “He was a good man.” Most surely a good man has gone from our midst to receive the reward for a life well spent, but the influence of this life will go on forever. [second wife Mrs. Mary Coakley was Mary M Worrell, daughter of William Henry Harrison “Harry” Worrell & Rebecca J Webb] NEWLIN,
JOSEPH Joseph Newlin, son of Jonathan and Mary (Lindley) Newlin, was born Feb 12, 1843, about four miles south of Paoli. He was one of a large family of children, all of whom preceded him to the Great Beyond except one brother and half sister, Joel Newlin, who lived near him and Nancy Andrew of Clinton, Ind. About the year 1870, Uncle Joe was married to Jane Smith. To this union was born twelve children, four of whom have crossed the River of Death, Andrew, Junie and two infants. Eight children are living, Emma, Silas, Worth and Josie, who lived near him; Janie, Willie and Amos of Orleans, and Arthur of Paoli, Besides these eight children he leaves a widow and twenty grandchildren to mourn their loss, which we believe to be his eternal gain. He was converted about twelve years ago in a meeting conducted by Bro. Ed Richardson at Stout’s Chapel. Uncle Joe had a birthright in the Friends Church at Lick Creek and always lived a quiet reserved life and his ways were admired by all who knew him. He passed from work to reward at 1 oclock p.m., March 31, 1914, at the age of 71 years, 1 month and 19 days. His death was caused by a complication of diseases. May his sleep be peaceful. Sleep on dear father, And take thy rest, God called thee home, as he thought best. We very sadly miss him, A voice we love is still, A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. Funeral services were conducted at Lick Creek Wednesday by Rev. Isaac Morris, assisted by Rev. Harvey Osborn, after which the remains were laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at Lick Creek. NOBLITT,
ANN MARIAH HUDELSON Anna Mariah Noblitt was born September 29, 1857. Died November 7, 1917, following an operation for bowel trouble. The operation was performed at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was conscious to the last, talking with those about her, but she did not have the strength to rally from the shock of the operation. At an early age she joined the Presbyterian church, and lived a quiet, sweet Christian life to the end. She married to Edward M. Hudelson, on September 19, 1875. To this union four children were born, three of whom, Archie, Amos and Grace are left to mourn their loss. Her opportunities were limited, but her life, while quietly lived, was a blessing to her family, and her friends. She is survived by one sister, two brothers, and four grandchildren. NOBLITT,
SARAH HENDERSON Mrs. Volney Noblitt, a farmer’s wife living near her committed suicide late this afternoon in a horrible manner. Saturating her clothing and hair with kerosene, she locked herself in the cellar and set fire to herself. Her screams could be heard some distance from the house, but no aid could reach her. The house and most of the contents were destroyed. Mrs. Noblitt’s mind has been unbalanced for some time. Her efforts to drown herself had been frustrated twice within the last few months and a constant watch had been kept over her. This afternoon she excused herself from the room for a few minutes and the tragedy followed. Mrs. Noblitt is a sister-in-law of Mrs. A. O. True of this city. NOBLITT,
SARAH HENDERSON A very sad tragedy occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Volney T. Noblitt about 1½ miles south west of Orleans last Thursday afternoon, when Mrs. Noblitt chose a horrible plan to commit suicide while insane. Her husband had gone to the barn to milk, and during his absence from the house Mrs. Noblitt saturated her clothing with kerosene and went into the cellar, which was in an outhouse, bolting the door so that no one could reach her. She then set fire to her clothing and as a result was so seriously burned that she died in a few minutes. Mr. Noblitt, seeing the smoke, gave an alarm and nearby neighbors rushed to his assistance and together they broke open the door leading to the cellar. But the smoke was so dense they were unable to penetrate it for a time, but as soon as they could, they went in and brought the victim. The building was saved. Mrs. Noblitt has been insane at times for several months and at least on two other occasions had attempted to take her life. She was about 75 years old and was a daughter of the late Hart Henderson who formerly lived north of Paoli, She is survived by a husband and several children. PEACHER,
WILLIAM – Special – William Peacher, aged eighty-two years died yesterday at his home in Orangeville township from injuries received last Tuesday from a vicious ram. The animal attacked and knocked him down and continued butting him until driven away by some neighbors who were attracted by the screams of Mr. Peacher’s aged wife, who was unable to go to his assistance. When rescued it was found that he was fatally injured, his body being badly bruised and injured and several ribs broken. Mr. Peacher was one of the oldest citizens of the county and was very popular with all who knew him. ROBY,
SAMUEL Samuel Roby, aged sixty-eight years, died at his home, three miles south of this city, yesterday evening, of a complication of diseases attendant to old age. The funeral will occur at this place tomorrow under the auspices of Spicely Post, No. 252 G. A. R. SAILER,
MARY EVALINE ELLIS Once more the hand of Death has invaded our midst and taken from us one of our eldest citizens, Mrs. Mary Sailer. Mary Evaline Sailer was born in Bradford, Harrison Co., Indiana, Oct. 25, 1836, the daughter of Daniel and Mary Lansford Ellis. She was married to Ulrick Sailer on Jan. 1, 1858 [marriage record says 31 Dec 1858], and by him became the mother of seven children. Five of these children are yet living, the other two having died several years ago. Mr. Sailer, himself, was a native of Switzerland and came to America when quite young. On Dec. 24, 1883, Mrs. Sailer suffered the loss of her husband, he being killed in a railroad wreck near Salem, Indiana while enroute to Louisville, Ky., on a business mission and Mrs. Sailer was never re-married. About twenty years ago she became afflicted with cancer of the face which baffled all medical skill and steadily grew worse. For the past few years she had been an invalid, confined to her room and bed. Her sufferings were intense, yet all these years she bore them meekly and with patience, never complaining of her condition. Daily she prayed for the time to come when she would be taken from this land of sorrow, pain and distress. She assured her family and friends that she was at peace with her Saviour, and was ready, willing and glad to go to Him. With this assurance of a life of bliss beyond the grave, death came to her on last Saturday evening, May 25, 1912, closing a life of 75 years and 7 months. She has one brother, Mr. Tom Ellis, near Paoli, and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Ellis of Iowa, yet living. Of her own family she leaves two sons and three daughters – John and Edmund Sailer, Mrs. Maggie Dotts, Mrs. Sarah Marshall and Mrs. Effie Henderson, twenty-two grandchildren and one great grand child to mourn for her, yet glad that mother is at rest – sweet, peaceful, and eternal. The funeral services were held at Stampers Creek Church on Sunday afternoon, conducted by Dr. W. S. Workman and Rev. W. C. Hancock, after which the burial was in the cemetery at that place. We extend the sympathy of the entire community to the bereaved family and friends. The family wishes to express their thanks to their neighbors and friends for the kindness and sympathy during their mother’s sickness and death. STINE,
ZANTIPPA P. WEBB “Aunt” Zantippa Stine died at her home out on Lost River, Tuesday. In less than sixty days she would have been 90 years old. Her health had been good for one of her age, till she fell sometime ago and broke the head of the femer [sic]. Since that accident she has run rapidly down to the close of her life. She was a good woman. STINE,
ZANTIPPA P. WEBB Jantippa [Zantippa] P. Webb, daughter of Joeph [Joseph] and Mary Laster [Lassiter] Webb, was born near Lexington, Ky., May 18, 1822. She was the third child in a family of five children, all of whom have preceded her to the other world. Together with her father’s family, she removed to Orange county, Indiana, when five years old and here within one half mile of her father’s home her entire life was spent. At the age of twenty-three she was married to William Stine. To them God gave seven children, three of whom died in early youth, one in mature womanhood, and three are still living. Her husband died in 1866, since which time her life was devoted to the care of her children. She was converted when a child and became a member of the Methodist church, but later changed to the United Brethern, in which she was always an earnest worker. She departed this life March 19, 1912, being 89 years, 10 months and one day old. Funeral services were held at the house, conducted by Rev. Minnie Thorne. Interment in the Webb cemetery. We know that lives like hers are given, To bless the human race, And lead us to the court of heaven, To view His, our Father’s face, And when for us rolls back the vail, That hides the better land, With thrills ecstatic we shall hail, The welcome of her hand. WEBB,
AMANDA STINE Mrs. Amanda Webb died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James A Lindley, in this city Monday morning after an illness of pneumonia. Deceased was 83 years of age and a most estimable old lady, held in high esteem by all who knew her. The funeral will probably not be held until Saturday or Sunday, awaiting the arrival of another daughter, Mrs. Charles Elrod, of Los Angeles, Cal., who has notified relatives here that she is enroute - Paoli Republican. Mrs. Webb was the widow of Samuel Webb and for many years lived in Orleans township, two miles south of town, in the residence owned by Alvis Lindley. She was a good christian woman, a generous neighbor and friend and was universally respected in the community. A good old saintly mother has gone to her reward and our sympathy is with the bereaved family in this their hour of distress. WEBB,
AMANDA STINE Amanda Stine, daughter of John and Frances Scott Stine was born March 24, 1829 in Kentucky. She was the sixth child in a family of fourteen children. Three sisters and one brother still survive. When a small child she came to Orange County, Indiana, with her parents. Then after a few years they moved to the state of Iowa where she lived until her marriage to Samuel O. Webb in the year of 1854. Then returned to Orange County, Indiana, where the remainder of her life was spent. She was the mother of five children, two sons died in early youth. The three daughters are Mrs. Mary F. Elrod, of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Helen Lindley, of Paoli, and Mrs. Amelia J Martin of near Orleans. The two latter being constantly at her bedside during the last illness. There are seven living grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was converted and united with the United Brethren church when a young woman. Her husband died December 21, 1875, and she went to join him on the morning of December 2, 1912, thirty-seven years later, she being eighty-three years, eight months and eight days old. Her life was one that spoke for itself. Ever since her conversion she had confiding trust in God. Her ideals were of the highest type. Her device was always good and there are few young people of this community that have not profited by her wise counsel. Death had no terrors for her she told her children and friends that she was ready and waiting to go, and that they need not worry about her for all was well. Funeral services were conducted at Union Chapel Sunday, December 8, 1912 by Rev. Minnie Thorne officiating. An unusually large crowd was present to give comfort and sympathy to the grief stricken children and relatives. For such a saint as Grandmother we can only say: Oh death where is thy sting, O grave, where is thy victory, Hark! The song of holy rapture, Hear it break from yonder strand; Where the loved ones, for her are waiting, In the golden summer land, She has reached the port of glory, Over Jordan she has passed, And with millions now is shouting, Home at last! Home at last! WEBB,
ELIZABETH Miss Elizabeth Webb died this morning at 8:15 o’clock and the funeral services will be conducted by Rev. T. J. Schrode, at the family residence on Saturday afternoon at two o’clock, and interment will take place in I.O.O.F cemetery. She was stricken with paralysis on Sunday morning, July 22, at about 2:30 o’clock which extended over her entire right side. She lingered, first improving and then declining, for weeks, until finally complete paralysis of the brain set in and caused her death at the hour above-named. She battled heroically for her life, and all that tender care and ceaseless attention from loving hands could do was given, but it only tended to prolong her existence a short time. The deceased was born on September 24, 1840, and was therefore 60 years, 1 month and 21 days old. She leaves four sisters and one brother, besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Peace to her ashes. [d/o Henry Harrison Webb & Malinda Lee, recorded in census records as a Milliner in Orleans, IN) WEBB,
Mary Matilda “Tillie” Webb Miss Tillie Webb died at 10 o’clock Monday night at her home on West Washington street of paralysis and later fell a victim to the second one, from the effects of which she never fully recovered. She was about sixty-one years old and for many years was, with her sisters, Misses Emma and Lizzie, engaged in the millinery business on the south side of the square. She was a member of the M. E. church and was a regular attendant at all the services and at Sunday School until ill health forced her to stay at home. She was well known to everyone in our town and surrounding country and enjoyed to the fullest extent, the love and respect of everyone who knew her. She was a good woman and everybody liked her. She leaves a brother and sister and several other relatives and a host of friends and acquaintances to mourn her death. The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the home conducted by Rev. Dugan and the interment was in the I.O.O.F. cemetery at this place. We extend our sincerest sympathy to the bereaved ones. [d/o Henry Harrison Webb & Malinda Lee] WEBB,
MRS. R. M. C. Mrs. R. M. C. Webb died of consumption last Tuesday, and was buried in the Odd-Fellows cemetery on Wednesday. She leaves a husband and three small children. [believe this is Mary T Roby who married Robert M C Webb, son of James W Webb & Elizabeth Rankin 3 Jan 1882] WEBB,
ROBERT M C. Robert M C
Webb died
of Tuberculosis at St. Louis, last Saturday morning at seven o’clock
and was
buried in St. Mathews cemetery Sunday afternoon. Robert had been in
poor health
for a number of years, but his native energy and industry refused to
give up
the struggle, and he kept on his feet and at work just so long as there
was
physical force enough left to enable him to do so. He was born in what
is now
the Mrs. W. L. Reed home, fifty nine years ago. He grew to maturity
here;
attended school here, went to hard work early in life and never quit
because he
would or wanted to. He was an unusually bright fellow; was an ardent
reader and
a lover of history and high class literature, and as a boy and young
man, was,
no doubt, the best informed man in town. There never was a lazy drop of
blood
in him, and a more generous heart never lived. He would give away the
last cent
he had, if by doing so he could relieve the wants of some one else. He
never
ceased to love his old home town, where he never was without friends.
The seventy
five or one hundred volumes of good healthy reading matter, donated by
him to
the Orleans High School, attest his abiding interest in that
institution. No
man ever loved his friends more dearly than Robert Webb loved his. His
manifestation of it may have been peculiar to himself. But it was
always honest
and sincere. He and I were intimately associated for four years, as
employees
of the late W. L. Reed, and not one ill word ever passed between us.
Now that
he is gone “let us throw a veil over his foibles, whatever they may
have been,
and not withhold from his memory the praise which his virtues may have
claimed.” Peace to his ashes. JERUEL LEONARD |