BOYD, CHARLES L.
Paoli Republican, Jan 25, 1922:
Death of Dr. Boyd.

Dr. Charles L Boyd, for more than thirty years a prominent physician and druggist in this city, died at his home at 8:30 yesterday morning after a protracted illness lasting several years. some five or six years ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis from the effects of which he never fully recovered, and this has been followed by other attacks at different times. For the past year he has been quite feeble and for something like two months his condition has been such that his death at any time would have been no surprise. The body will be taken to the Friends Church at 10 o'clock Thursday morning where it will lie in state until 2 o'clock that afternoon when the funeral services will be held at that place. Obituary next week. 

BOYD, CHARLES L.
Paoli Republican, Feb 1, 1922:
Obituary.

Dr. Charles L Boyd, son of Jesse and Elizabeth Hollowell Boyd, was born near Chambersburg, August 25, 1853 and died at Paoli, January 24, 1922, aged 65 years and 5 months. Dr. Boyd was one of thirteen children. His sister, Mrs. Mary Ann Rominger, of Abydel, and his brothers, William, Frank and Austin, of near Chambersburg and John, of Greencastle, have preceded him. Those surviving are Robert, of Syria, Owen, of Indianapolis, Elwood, of English, James, of Paoli, Jesse, of Mitchell, Mrs. Ruth Woods and Mrs. Martha Burgess, of near Chambersburg. December 24, 1878, he was united in marriage to Elulia Doak, who survives him. To this union were born four children. One son died in infancy. Those surviving are: Dr. Clarence E Boyd, of West Baden, his wife Carolyn and daughters, Claribel and Cathryn Idel; Ethel B Gifford, of Tipton, her husband Dr. Hanson S and son Hanson, Jr., and Josephine Elizabeth Boyd, of Paoli. He attended common school at Chambersburg and later was a member of the first graduating class from Southern Indiana Normal School, of Paoli, under Prof. Pinkham. He taught school a few years and then took up his life work of medicine graduating from Indiana Medical College in 1881. He practiced medicine at Bromer for ten years, then moved to Paoli where he has since resided. He was progressive in his chosen profession, having taken post-graduate work in Indianapolis in 1891 and Chicago in 1807. He was an untiring worker at his profession and served all alike. He served as local surgeon for the Monon R. R.; County Secretary of the Board of Health; Member of the Pension Board; Member of the Medical Home Reserves during the last war; and while active was always a member of the County, State and American Medical Associations. He was the Senior member of the firms of Boyd & Lindley, Boyd & Knox, and Boyd & Boyd. He was known for his honesty, integrity and uprightness and has always taken an active part in all movements for the betterment of Paoli. He became a Mason late in life, belonging to Paoli Lodge No 199 F & A M but his failing health prevented his taking an active part. He had a birth right in the Friends Church, was one of the charter members of the Church in Paoli and continued a member until his death. As long as his health permitted he took an active part in the Sunday School and Church and regretted greatly when he was no longer able to attend. Funeral services at the Friends Church, conducted by Rev. Albert Copeland, pastor, were held Thursday afternoon, attended by a large number of friends and neighbors, after which Paoli lodge No 119 F & A M took charge and conducted their ritual service at the cemetery. Burial in the IOO [sic] cemetery. During the funeral services all business houses were closed which was very appropriate, considering the fact that Dr. Boyd was the oldest business man in the town of Paoli, having been engaged in the drug business on the same corner for more than thirty years. 

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BOYD, CLARENCE. 
Orleans Progress Examiner, Thursday, April 18, 1912:
Stampers Creek.

Clarence Boyd, the eleven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boyd of this township died on last Monday eve, April 15, following an attack of diphtheria. He had been sick for many weeks and this together with his recent attack of diphtheria, left him in so weakened a condition that death soon followed. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd have the sympathy of the entire community in this bereavement, Mrs. Boyd being at the time confined to her home with an attach [sic] of diphtheria. Many others have been exposed but a strict quarantine has been kept and we hope there may be no new cases.  

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BRUNER, HESTER.
The Paoli Republican, Dec 25, 1918:

Mrs. Hester A Bruner, well known to many of our readers, died suddenly Tuesday night of last week from an attack of heart trouble at her home in Mitchell. She was about 75 years of age and was born and raised on a farm near Wesley Chapel, in Orangeville township, and lived in that community until a few years ago when the family moved to Mitchell. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bruner and when a young woman was united in marriage to Joseph Bruner [his parents were Fountain Bruner & Emily Aldridge], who was not related, and with whom she lived happily for many years. She was a life long member of the Methodist Church and was a devout christian. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. George L Burton, of Mitchell, one brother A W Bruner, of Paoli, and three sisters, Mrs. John Millis, of Bloomington, Mrs. Joel Halbert, of Orleans, and Mrs. James H Hudelson of Paoli. 

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COLCLASURE, MARY. 
Paoli Republican, Jan 3, 1888:

Miss Mary Colclasure, daughter of Mrs. Sarah Colclasure and grand-daughter of Robert Doak, died Saturday the 24th of December after a lingering illness of nearly two years. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J K Howard, at Bromer church on Sabbath, after which the remains were taken to Livonia for burial. The mother and sisters have the sympathy of the entire community in their sore bereavement. 

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DARK, SUSAN C LAGAL. 
Orleans Progress Examiner, Oct 2, 1913:

Susan C Lagal was born in Harrison County, Ind., March 1, 1854. Departed this life September 26, 1913, at her home in Parkersburg, Ind., aged 59 years, 6 months and 24 days. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burrel Lagal. She was united in marriage to the Rev. John Dark in the year of 1886. In February 1881 she united with the Mt Pleasant Baptist church, where she retained her membership until death. She leaves an aged and feeble husband, four brothers and two sisters and a number of other relatives and friends to mourn the loss of one so kind to all. Funeral services were held at the Parkersburg Christian church, conducted by Rev. Jake Brengle, of Waveland, Ind., an old schoolmate of the deceased. Interment at the cemetery east of Parkersburg.

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DOAK, ANNA. 
Paoli Republican, April 4, 1923:

Miss Anna Doak, youngest daughter of Mrs. Doak and the late Erastus Doak, died at the family home in Bromer Saturday night from influenza, and was brought here yesterday, when the funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church, interment following in the IOOF cemetery. Miss Doak, with her mother and sister, have lived here for several years, only recently moving to Bromer. She was an excellent lady and was held in very high esteem by all who knew her. 

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DOAK, CYNTHIA DUNN. 
Paoli Republican, Oct 19, 1887:

Aunt Synthia Doak, wife of Robert Doak, died of paralysis yesterday morning at 6 o'clock, after ten hours suffering, at the age of sixty-three. She will be buried at Livonia today. Mrs. Doak was a noble christian lady, a pioneer in the Presbyterian church, full of tenderness, love and sympathy. This will be a great blow to her venerable husband who is now passing the last quarter post in to four score. While it is very sad to chronicle the death of so good a woman, yet the pain is made lighter by the thought that she has left a noble example behind her, worthy the emulation of all.

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DOAK, ERASTUS. 
Orleans Progress-Examiner, Jan 29,  1914:

Bromer. Several from here attended the funeral of A. E. Doak, at Paoli last Saturday. Erastus Doak was born and reared on a farm near here and later engaged in the blacksmithing business. He was a man with quiet and temperate habits, and held strong faith to his religious views. He was a good citizen, a diligent business man and was closely devoted to his family. The community has lost a good, quiet, useful and industrious citizen.

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DOAK, ERASTUS. 
Orleans Progress Examiner, Feb 5, 1914:
Obituary.

Erastus A Doak was born March 8, 1853, and died Jan 22, 1914; aged 60 years, 10 months and 14 days. He was the son of Robert and Cynthia E Clements. To this union was born four children - Charles E, Ada F., Emma E and Cynthia A - all of whom survive him. He had been in poor health for some time, but would not give up until the first day of January, when he took his bed. Everything that medical skill could do was done, but to no avail. At an early age he joined the Presbyterian church at Livonia. He was a man of quiet habits, whom numbered his friends by his acquaintances. His body was taken to Paoli, where the Rev. James Omelvena delivered a short funeral sermon, after which the body was laid at rest in the IOOF cemetery at Paoli.

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ELROD, ANDERSON S. 
Orleans Progress Examiner, Jun 9, 1921:
Obituary.

Anderson S Elrod, youngest son and child of Anderson M. Elrod, deceased, and Margaret A. Elrod, was born Feb 10,, 1872 on the farm known as the Anderson Elrod homestead two and one-half miles southwest of Orleans, now owned and occupied by George H. M. Brough. On this farm "Teet", as he was familiarly called and known, spent nearly all the years of his life. After the death of his father, which occurred in 1898, he and his mother lived at the old home for about three years, when he was married to Amanda Fullen, daughter of John and Mary Elizabeth Fullen, Nov 3, 1901, following which he erected a home of his own on the south side of the old farm. In the spring of 1920 he moved with his family to Orleans. Early in January of the present year his health began to fail and he was advised by his physician to discontinue his labor, which he reluctantly did. His condition grew steadily worse, and in March he removed to the old community taking up temporary residence on the farm of John F. Elrod in sight of his own home where he died June 3, aged 49 years, 3 months and 25 days. He was the father of four children, two sons, and two daughters. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon, June 5th, at Union church, by Rev. Minnie Thorne of Mitchell, Ind., and his remains laid to rest in the cemetery nearby.

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 SAMUEL HARNED.
New Albany Ledger, July 19 1889:

Samuel Harned, aged 89 years, died a few days ago at his home near Valeene, Orange county, being a pioneer of that county.

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HORNEY, GUIELMA LINDLEY.
Salem Republican Leader, May 28, 1909.
Death of Mrs. Guielma Horney.

Mrs. Guielma Horney, widow of Jesse Horney and the oldest woman in Hendricks county and a resident of Plainfield for forty years, died there May 7th at the advanced aged of ninety-five years. She was born in Orange county, December 20, 1813 and was the daughter of Jonathan and Martha Lindley being the nineteenth child in the family. She was first married to Levi Woody and after his death to Jesse Horney. She was a birthright member of the Friends' church and will be remembered by many of our older residents having lived at one time in the Blue River Academy neighborhood.

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JOHNSON, MAHALA PICKENS 
Galveston Leader, Aug 4, 1920:
Death of Mahala Johnson.

Mrs. Mahala Johnson, aged 74 years, died at her home on west Griffith street, Wednesday afternoon, death resulting from paralysis with which she was stricken about three weeks ago. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church on Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. I. B. Morgan of Greensburg, assisted by Rev. Whitesell. Burial was made in the Galveston Cemetery. Obituary. Mahala J Pickens, daughter of Lemuel and Mahala Pickens, was born in Orange county April 9, 1846, died July 28, 1920, aged 74 years, 3 months and 19 days. She was united in marriage to B. F. Johnson of Orange county, March 26, 1872. They come to Howard county forty years ago, where they resided until the death of the husband May 2, 1908. To this union was born five children, Mrs. Ora Hayden, W. L. Johnson, Thomas J. Johnson, J. H. Johnson and Anna Turley, the latter preceding her to that land beyond. She also leaves five grandchildren, five brothers, one sister, and many kind and loving friends. When a girl she united with the Mt. Pleasant Baptist church of Orange county, where she held her membership until the call came to that land of everlasting light. It seems to us in our journey through life, that we should listen more and more to that kind loving voice of the Master, so like unto our sister we may have the experience of companionship with Christ. Her deep felt convictions and everlasting handshake reminded one of a true worker in the vineyard of our God. To her we might well apply the words of Christ, "Well done, good and faithful servant, enter into that joy prepared for you." 

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LINDLEY, DR. LABAN.
Paoli Republican, May 16, 1923:

Dr. Laban Lindley was born in Orange county, Indiana, August 29, 1843, at the family home which is now known as the Solomon Scott farm, and died May 5, 1923, aged 79 years, 8 months and 7 days. He was one of twleve children of William Lindley, and he was one of four born to Anna Fisher, his second wife. There were three boys and one girl. Two brothers survive, Jonathan Lindley, of Eldorado, Kansas, 92 years old and William Lindley, of Elizabethtown, Indiana, aged 85 years, who is present today. Dr. Lindley had been ill two months. He suffered an attack of influenza from which he never recovered. He hated to give up and tried to go but a month ago his sickness forced him to give up. He seemed to realize his condition from the first, and as usual his diagnosis was correct. He gradually grew worse and Saturday night as the week was nearing its close, he left this world to spend his first day, the Sabbath, in that fair city not made with hands. Dr. Lindley was happily married to Anna Frazer on Feb 22, 1871. To them were born six children, Maggie, William, Grace, Nancy, Elizabeth and Laban, Jr. All survive except Maggie who died in infancy. He was one of the best known citizens of Southern Indiana. When 17 years old he ran off and enlisted in the army, and joined the 13th Indiana Calvalry, Co F., organized by Capt. Wm P. Coffin, of Paoli. He was ever a brave soldier and served almost two years in loyal defense of the flag he loves so well. With his company he fought valiantly in many battles. From Huntsville, Ala., where there many skirmishes this company was ordered to Louisville, Ky., to complete the mount and equipment for the hard marches to Nashville, where they fought under Pap Thomas in second battle of Nashville; on to Laverne, Tenn., and going then to the line at Murfreesboro, Tenn., where they were engaged with the enemy for 16 successive days. After the reduction of the place they marched thru Alabama into Georgia and on to Vicksburg. After the son of the long hard fighting they were ordered to start for home and on the 30th of November 1865, they were honorably discharged.  Dr. Lindley was made Orderly Sargent and had received papers for Second Lieutenant when the war clouds began to disappear. Yes, he was a brave and daring soldier who declined to ask for a disability pension and only received under the Mccumber Pension Act. After the close of the Civil War, Dr. Lindley attended Indiana University. He graduated from the Detroit Medical School and he attended lectures in Cincinnati Medical School. He owned a fine Medical Library, and as long as he was an active practitioner he kept up his reading and studying. He practiced medicine in Paoli for 50 years. In his prime he was one of the best known doctors in Southern Indiana. He was a very kind, proficient medical advisor. His generous heart for the poor led him to administer to the sick and suffering many times, when he knew there would be no remuneration. How often he was too kind to force the payment of honest debts. His generosity was constantly finding expression and his hospitality was unbounded. He thoroughly enjoyed having his friends and relatives at his board. All were welcome. Everyone who knew of Dr. Lindley knew of his cheerful disposition and his great sense of humor. Even unto the very last his mind and memory were so clear and his ready wit so clear. How he enjoyed the old friends - the fond old soldiers - and how they enjoyed his geniality. Dr. Lindley was ever progressive and broad minded. He worked to secure the railroad years ago - he fought for better conditions at the Poor Farm for the inmates until they came. He delighted in the new water and light system and was proud to live and see his own dear town growing. He was a staunch Republican and enjoyed politics and civic problems to the fullest extent. Dr. Laban Lindley held a birthright in the Quaker church. He was a loyal member and was ever interested in the affairs of his church. It was a profound grief to him that his affliction, deafness, caused him not to hear well, if at all, in public serivce. During his illness, he discussed dying and said he was prepared to make the great journey. He was a kind father and his counsel and love will be missed by all his children and grand children. Uncle Doctor - the dependable friend - of all nieces, nephews and relatives will leave a place that cannot be filled. Dr. Lindley, the well known soldier leaves a place in the thinning ranks that will be noted by all soldiers with sorrow. 

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LINDLEY, MARY E KIRBY/KEARBY.
Orleans Progress Examiner, Aug 20, 1903:

Mrs. Mary E Lindley, on last Thursday evening at 7 o'clock quietly passed away at the age of 62 years. She had suffered a great deal, but being of a cheerful and hopeful disposition she bore it with Christian fortitude and tried hard to make the best of everything and make those around her happy. She often spoke to her friends of Heaven and asked them to all meet her there. The funeral was conducted by Revs. Wright and Stout, of the Friends Church at Union, Saturday morning, in the presence of a large concourse of friends. We extend sympathy to the bereaved family.

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LINDLEY, RUFORD.
Orleans Progress Examiner, May 16, 1901:
Killed by Coal Car.

Ruford Lindley, Coal Shoveler, at Old Hoosier, Crushed to Death. Bedford Mail, May 11. About 10:30 this forenoon, while a Belt engine was backing some car loads of coal into the Old Hoosier quarry, Ruford Lindley, a coal shoveler, stepped in front of the moving car. He was knocked down, his right arm crushed, then his body was caught and twisted around so that his right leg got across the rail and was also crushed and mangled. Several teeth were also knocked out, his body bruised and internal injuries inflicted. He died a little over half an hour after the accident. Lindley was a young man, without family, and boarded at Mrs. McClelland's, at Oolitic. He came here from Brazil, Ind. The accident is said to have resulted from his own lack of caution, the cars moving at a moderate speed when he stepped directly in front of them. The train was in Conductor Charlie Francis's charge. Lindley was a son of the late William Lindley, of this township, and was known by everybody here. He was about 24 years of age and unmarried. The remains were brought here Monday, and interred in the cemetery at Old Union. Funeral services were conducted by Mrs. James Cadle. Ruford leaves one brother and three sisters. 

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TRINKLE, GEORGE EDWARD 
Orleans Progress Examiner, Apr 7, 1921:
Death of George Edward Trinkle.

The community was shocked last Saturday when the news came from Indianapolis that George Edward had died at 2:15 p.m. following an operation at the Methodist hospital for stomach trouble. Mr. Trinkle left here on Monday for Campbellsburg, Ind., where he had gone to be united in marriage with Miss Jennie Hunter, a trained nurse of that city. After arriving at Campbellsburg, he was taken severely ill and was hastened to Indianapolis that he might receive medical treatment, but the operation to which he submitted proved a failure and death came to his relief. Mr. Trinkle had been in poor health for the past several months. The following is a short sketch of his life.George Edward Trinkle, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Trinkle, was born in Washington county, Ind., January 26, 1875, and was one of a family of fourteen children. On April 4, 1900, he was united in marriage with Miss Lillie Belle Hartley and to this union were born six children, Mrs. Bethel Yearout, Willard, Russel, Helen, Edna, and Elva, at home. He united with the Presbyterian church in Livonia, Ind., in 1902 and never transferred his membership. About twleve years ago he with his family, removed from Indiana to this place and has since resided near here, June 8, 1916, his wife was called to the great beyond, leaving him the care of the six children, the oldest one then not quite fifteen years of age and the youngest a babe of six months. Besides his children and aged parents he leaves the following brothers and sisters: S. A. of Champaign, Emory of Livonia, Ind.; Preston of New Albany, Ind; Marion of Rego, Ind.; O.W., G. E., and Verne, of Mahomet; Mrs. Elva Rippy of Palmyra, Ind., and Mrs. Alonzo Rippy of Thomasboro, (?); and Mrs. Malissa May of Hardinsburg, Ind.The funeral service was held from the Methodist church on Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Dr. E. A. Hodges. Misses Irene Ford, Emma Hodges, Messrs. B. F. Rayburn, J. H. Ruhs and Charles Purnell furnished the music, assisted by Mrs. Patton at the piano. The floral offerings were profuse. The remains were laid to rest beside (?) of his wife in Riverside cemetery (?) burial service in charge of the (?) A., of which order he was an hon(?) member. - Mahomet, Ill., Exchange [the article has been torn where I have the question marks but added as much as was readable]  

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TRUEBLOOD, AMY LINDLEY.
Paoli Republican, Nov 17, 1920:

Word was received here last week of the death of Mrs. Amy Trueblood at her home in Garden City, Kan. Funeral services were held at the Congregational Church, Garden City, Sunday, Nov 7, at 2 o'clock p.m. Mrs. Trueblood will be remembered as a former resident of Paoli and a most estimable lady. She was a daughter of the late Owen Lindley, who was a prominent and wealthy farmer on Lost River, and she was born and raised about four miles north of Paoli, and was about 92 years of age at the time of her death. In early life she was united in marriage to Alfred Trueblood, who for a number of years was one of Orange county's most prominent citizens and business men, having been associated with his brother, the late Hiram Trueblood, in a number of business enterprises in this community. Her husband departed this life some fifty years ago, and about forty years she, with her children moved to Southern Kansas, where her home has been since. She is survived by four children, one daughter, Dora, and three sons, William O., Lindley and John Trueblood. William and Dora were never married, and, together, they made a home for their mother. Mrs. Trueblood was an amiable christian lady and her memory is very sacred to those of her old friends who are yet surviving. 

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WHITE, SARAH LINDLEY.
Paoli Republican, July 11, 1923:
Obituary.

Some one has very aptly said "I like to feel and know that the angels in Heaven, whispering to one another, can find in their burning words of love no word so sweet as that of Mother." Sarah Lindley White was born near Paoli, Indiana, on what is known as the Jackson farm. She was one of twelve children born of sturdy pioneer parents, Jonathan and Mary Lindley, and the last but one, Ruth Lingle, surviving. Her early childhood days were spent on the farm, but later her parents moved to town, where in what is now the Montgomery home, she was united in marriage to Robert White April 22, 1858. To this union were born eight children, four of whom with father have passed on, Laban, Walter J, Edmund and Mary Eva. The surviving are Frank, Lilly, Daisy and Mrs. Oscar Baker, nine grand children and one great grand child and a host of relatives to mourn their loss. She had a birth right membership in the Friends Church but at the time of her death was a member of the M. E. church. Aunt Sallie, as she was familiarly known, was an active church worker and W. C. T. U. in her earlier days, but in the last few years has been unable to take any active part; her life has been full of joys and sorrows, but she bravely withstood the storms and her last days were marked with wonderful patience and courage. She has lived out her long and useful life and on the morning of July 7, near the hour of 4 o'clock the weary wheels of life stood still and the spirit of Sarah White took its  flight to meet the God who gave it at the ripe old age of 87 years and 14 days. Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock, conducted by her pastor, Rev. George Dalrymple, assisted by Rev. Albert L. Copeland, after which interment was made in the Paoli cemetery. Card of Thanks: We desire to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy in the loss of our dear mother. Lillian White, Daisy White, Frank White, Mrs. A. O. Baker  

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MATHERS, JOSEPH E.
Paoli Republican, Feb 10, 1918:

Joseph E Mathers, of Orleans died at his home in that city last Saturday morning after an illness of several weeks. He was a son of the late James H Mathers, a former prominent citizen of Orangeville township, and was a man of genial disposition and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. When a young man he left the farm and became a telegrah operator and for several years was train dispatcher down in Indian Territory, now Oklahoma. Several years ago he returned to this county and has since lived at Orleans. He served one term as Trustee of that township and later was a member of the lower house of the State legislature for one term. He is survived by one brother and one sister.  

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PATTON, MORRIS.
Orleans Progress Examiner, Mar 19, 1903:

The saying that, "Death loves a shining mark" was truly exemplified when the entered the home of Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Patton, and took their only child, Morris, age eight years. Just as the bells tolled the hour of midnight, Tuesday, the spirit of the boy left its earthly tenement and soared away to the unknown. For four weeks the little fellow had battled bravely with the grim destroyer. All that loving hearts and willing hands could do was done but the struggle was an unequal one. The little form was wasted by disease and could not longer endure the pain. Morris was a bright, intelligent boy, the idol of his parents and the pet of all his playmates. He was obedient and king, had a cheerful word for everybody and was liked by everyone in town. To the parents his death is a hard blow, but He who tempers the wind to the shorn lamb will comfort and heal the broken hearts. He will be missed in the schoolroom and among his playmates but it is in the family circle where his absence will be most felt. There is a void in the heart of the father and mother that only time can heal. The assurance that the Bible gives them lends a comfort and the sympathy of friends aids in dispelling the gloom that has suddenly fallen over them. That they have the sympathy of this entire community is evidenced by the kindly offerings bestowed. We join with their many friends in extending our sympathy in this hour of bereavement. The funeral services were held this morning, conducted by Revs. T. J. Shrode, of New Albany and John W. McCullough, and all that was mortal of little Morris, consigned to the tomb in our beautiful city of the dead. Many nice floral offerings were placed on the casket, tokens of esteem from loving friends.  

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PICKENS, MAHALA SPEER 
Orleans Progress Examiner, Sep 10, 1896:

Mrs. Mahala Pickens, widow of the late Lemuel Pickens, died at 6 o'clock Saturday, aged 85 years. She had been bed fast for about nine months of old age and general debility. The funeral was preached Sunday afternoon at Mt. Pleasant by Rev. C. M. Clark in the hearing of a very large audience of sorrowing people. She is the last of the original founders of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist church and has always lived an earnest, devoted christian life worthy of all emulation. She was the mother of fourteen children, nine of whom are living, two daughters and seven sons. It is quite a remarkable coincidence that at the hours of her interment her brother, Joshua Speer, of Illinois, was also buried at the age of 77. - Republican. 

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PICKETT, ANDERSON J. 
Orleans Progress Examiner, July 25, 1918:

News has been received of the death of Anderson Pickett at his home in the west. He was brought up in the family of the late Aaron Speer and had many friends here to mourn his death. He died of tuberculosis. 

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SPEER, AARON.
Paoli Republican, Apr 3, 1918:

"Uncle" Aaron Speer, an old and highly esteemed citizen, passed away last Thursday afternoon at the home of his grand daughter, Mrs. Frank Gifford, of Water street, at the ripe old age of 88 years. He had not been well for some time and his death was incident to old age. For many years he lived on a farm about three miles north east of Paoli, but for the last few years had made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Gifford, and moved with them to town last fall. His companion had preceded him by several years, as had his two daughters. He is survived by two grand children, Mrs. Gifford, of Paoli, and Harry Hollowell, of Orleans. In his early life he taught several terms of school in this township and was generally recognized as a man of more than ordinary ability. Several years ago he served as County Commissioner, making a very good record in that capacity. The funeral services and burial occurred at Mt. Pleasant Church, a short distance from this old home Friday morning.   

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