FIDLER, Charles L., Springs Valley Herald (February 1, 1934) Death Notice
Charles Fidler, 53, passed away at his home in West Baden Thursday afternoon of organic heart trouble.
Mr. Fidler was well known in both West Baden and French Lick. He came to West Baden in 1902 from Orleans and for a number of years was employed as baker at the West Baden Springs Hotel. He later operated a bakery in West Baden for several years.
Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church in Orleans, Ind. Sunday afternoon by Rev. E. E. Young, pastor of the West Baden M. E. Church, assisted by Rev. F. L. Hacker, pastor of the West Baden Baptist Church. The I. O. O. F Lodge also assisted in the funeral services. Burial was at the Orleans cemetery.
He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Muril Ash of West Baden.
W. V. Ritter & Son had charge of funeral arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (February 1, 1934) Obituary
Charles L. Fidler, the son of Francis and Eliza Fidler, was born in Orleans, Ind. May 16, 1880 and departed this life at his home in West Baden, Ind. January 25, 1934. Age 53 years, 8 months and 9 days.
Charley grew to manhood and attended school in the town of Orleans and was united in marriage to Christine Waldrip in 1901. To this union one child was born, Helen, who is now Mrs. Muril Ash of West Baden.
Early in life he learned the baker's trade and in 1902 he came to West Baden and worked at his trade for some time at the West Baden Springs Hotel. Later he went into business for himself at West Baden and conducted a bakery very successfully for a number of years.
Charley was a lovable character. He love his family and his greatest ambition in life was to provide everything his family needed for their comfort and welfare. He was honest, frank, truthful and natural. He knew not hate, whim, jealousy or envy.
He was a member of the Independent Order of Oddfellows. The basic principal of this order, friendship, love and truth were exemplified in his life.
In the passing of Charley Fidler the family has lost a loving father, husband and grandfather. The community was lost an honest and upright citizen.
He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, one daughter, two grandchildren, Bobby and Charles Ash, three brothers, John of Paoli, James and Wil of Orleans and one sister, Mrs. Riley Hackney of Orleans, besides a host of other relatives and friends.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our neighbors, friends, the I.O.O.F. Lodge, Rev. Young and Rev. Hacker for their kindness, and also floral offerings during the sickness and death of our husband and father. Mrs. Charles Fidler, Mrs. Muril C. Ash. Submitted by Tom Agan.

SMITH, William Wilson, Springs Valley Herald (February 1, 1934) Death Notice
William Wilson Smith, 69, died Jan. 25 at his home in Dayton, Ohio from encephalitis.
The body was shipped here and funeral services conducted at Ames Chapel Saturday afternoon by Rev. E. E. Young of West Baden. Interment was in the Ames cemetery.
Mr. Smith was a former resident of Orange County having come to this county when a small boy with his parents who made their home near Abeydell. For several years he was a teacher in the rural schools. Several years ago he moved to Dayton, Ohio where he has since made his home.
He is survived by eight children and one brother, A. C. Smith of French Lick.
W. V. Ritter & Son had charge of the funeral.

Springs Valley Herald (February 1, 1934) Obituary
William W. Smith, son of B. R. and Mary Smith, was born in Crawford County, Illinois, January 20, 1865. He passed away at Dayton, Ohio Jan. 25, 1934, age 69 years and 5 days.
With his parents he moved to Orange County, Ind. when he was a small boy. In his boyhood days he lived with his parents on a farm near Abbey Dell. He acquired a good education and taught school for several years.
Mr. Smith was united in marriage to Isis White of Huron, Ind. about the year 1887. To this union were born seven children: Radar of Waterloo Iowa, Roscoe of Dayton, O., Rolla of Memphis, Tenn., Mrs. Louise Thompson of Dayton, O. and Mrs. Gladys Berk of Chicago, Ill. Two children preceded him in death.
His wife died in 1904. Several years later he married Mary Knight.
To them were born three children, all of which live in Dayton, Ohio.
He was converted and joined the Methodist Church at Smith Chapel when he was a small boy. He lived a good Christian life and loved his church.
He was a member of the South Park Methodist Church of Dayton, Ohio at the time of his death.
With his going he will be missed by his many friends of Dayton and also by his brother, A. C. Smith and many friends of French Lick and Ames Chapel where he formerly lived. Submitted byTom Agan.

WININGER, George W., Jr., Springs Valley Herald (February 8, 1934) Death Notice
Rev. George W. Wininger, 81, died Tuesday at his home near Mt. Lebanon after a short illness of the influenza.
Funeral services are being conducted at the United Brethren church this afternoon (Thursday) by Rev. O. W. Haynes. Interment is to be made in the Mt. Lebanon cemetery.
W. V. Ritter & Son has charge of funeral arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (February 22, 1934) Obituary
George Wininger, son of George and Devina Wininger, was born near Hillham, Ind., on the 2nd day of August, 1852 and passed away to his eternal reward on February 6, 1934, age 81 years, 6 months and 4 days.
Uncle George spent his entire life almost within the bounds of the community in which he was born. For the last 50 years he has lived on his farm southwest of French Lick and perhaps no one has ever yielded a greater influence in the community than did Uncle George.
On October the 29th, 1874 he was united in marriage to Salinda Breeden and to this union five children were born all of whom survive him.
At the age of 21 he was converted and united with the M. E. Church at Scarlet Ridge and for twenty six years he remained a faithful member. He them left the M. E. Church and united with the U. B. Church at French Lick, remaining faithful and devoted member until his death.
In 1899 the U. B. church granted him Locals Preacher License, and he became very successful in the evangelistic field, where he won many converts to the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, that he loved so much. Even when advanced in years his interest in the church continued. He preached when opportunity afforded, filling the pulpit several times in the last six months. His messages were encouraging and inspiring, his prayers were uplifting, his testimonies were convincing. "He has ceased from his labors and his works do follow him."
He leaves to mourn his passing, his faithful wife, who shared his joys and sorrows for more than 59 years, two sons, Albert and Harley, both of French Lick; three daughters, Mrs. Bertha Newland of Dennison, Texas, Mrs. Dessie Beaty of French Lick, and Mrs. Sadie Parramore of Indianapolis; twenty grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, four brothers, Elijah of West Baden, Charles of French Lick, Solomon of Vincennes, and Nelson of Indianapolis; also many other relatives and a great host of friends. Submitted byTom Agan.

STAPLETON, Jacob, Springs Valley Herald (February 8, 1934) Death Notice
Jacob Stapleton, 85, passed away Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Elrod in Paoli, Ind. where he had been suffering from a stroke of paralysis the past several days.
Funeral services were conducted at Mrs. Elrod's home in Paoli Sunday by Rev. F. L. Hacker of West Baden. Burial was made in the Ames Chapel cemetery.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John Elrod, three sons, Ben of Wabash, Ind., Harry and David of West Baden. Submitted by Tom Agan.

WILSON, William Sylvester, Springs Valley Herald (February 8, 1934) Death Notice
William Sylvester Wilson, 77, passed away at his home on West Baden route three Tuesday afternoon from diabetes, after a long illness.
Funeral services and burial are being held at Ames Chapel this afternoon (Thursday).
Schmutzler has charge of funeral arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (February 15, 1934) Obituary
William S. Wilson, son of Samuel and Nellie Wilson, was born May 24, 1857 and departed this life at his home near West Baden, Ind. February 6, 1934, aged 76 years, 8 months and 13 days.
His childhood was spent in Orangeville, Ind. where he attended school and also Sunday School and Church and where he was reared until he was a young man.
He was united in marriage May 18, 1890 to Etta Mahan. To this union were born four sons and one daughter, namely, Odin, Oscar and Clarine Wilson, all of West Baden, Ind. Albert Z. and Roy Clifton having preceded the father in death. Five grandchildren survive him, one grandchild having preceded him in death.
Thirty-five years ago he was converted and joined the Methodist Church at Faucetts Chapel. In his last illness that took him from us he often told his family that his soul was ready to meet God, that he was ready and willing to go. A few weeks before his departure he opened his heart to his Maker and sang, "I'm Going Home to Die No More." Thus the life went out and the soul wafted yonder and joined with the circle above where it will never again be broken.
In the passing of William S. Wilson it brings to our thought today that one by one we are being plucked from among the living by the still white hand of death and one by one they are being gathered by Hom who reigns above to enjoy the hidden riches that God has in store for his children.
He leaves to mourn our loss his wife, three children and five grandchildren of West Baden, Ind. and one sister, Mrs. John McCracken of Vincennes, Ind.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our father, William S. Wilson. We wish to thank the minister, Rev. Short and the undertaker, Mrs. Schmutzler. The Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

SEYBOLD, Nancy, Springs Valley Herald (February 15, 1934) Death Notice
Mrs. Nancy Seybold, 87, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Janie Beaty near South Liberty Monday.
Funeral services were conducted at South Liberty by Rev. Richard Bex Wednesday morning with burial in the Moores Ridge cemetery.
she is survived by six children: Mrs. George Ross of Farmersburg, Ind., Guy Seybold of Terre Haute, Ind., Robert Seybold, Mrs. F. E. Hammond, Mrs. Lucy Bledsoe and Mrs. Janie Beaty with who she has made her home the past years. Submitted byTom Agan.

RILEY, Thomas, Springs Valley Herald (February 15, 1934) Death Notice
Mr. Thomas Riley, 70, passed away near Queen City Friday of acute rheumatic fever.
Funeral services were held at the South Liberty Church Sunday by Rev. Nyman Waynick with burial at Painter Creek.
Schmutzler had charge of the funeral arrangements. Submitted by Tom Agan.

BLEDSOE, Jefferson, Springs Valley Herald (March 1, 1934) Death Notice
Jefferson Bledsoe, 75, passed away at his home in Norton, Ind. Tuesday night at 6:30 from dropsy.
Funeral services are being this afternoon (Thursday) at Cane Creek with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, five children, namely: Mrs. Branch Reynolds of Hillham, Edmond Bledsoe of Manhattan, Mont., Mrs. Ed Conrad and Mrs. A. F. McIver of French Lick and Everett Bledsoe of Norton.

Springs Valley Herald (March 8, 1934) Obituary
Jefferson Bledsoe, son of William and Margaret Bledsoe, was born Feb. 2, 1859 on a farm near Elon and departed this life Feb. 27, 1934, aged 75 years, 25 days.
On March 24, 1880 he was united in marriage to Catharine Cox. This couple has been blessed in living practically 54 years together.
To this union were born ten children, five having preceded him in death, namely: Maggie, Eva, Media, Lois and Sherman. Those left to mourn his departure are Mrs. Lucretia Reynolds of Hillham, Mrs. Belva Conrad and Mrs. Mary McIver of French Lick, Edmund of Manhattan, Montana and Everett of Norton, the home place. He also leaves his devoted wife, who never left his side during his long illness. She exerted every effort for his comfort and did all that was possible for him.
He was the grandfather of 25 children, six having preceded him in death and the great grandfather of 14 children. He was especially devoted to three of his grandsons, who with their wives have done much for the comfort of his last days, namely Ralph, Blye and McGown Harrison.
He was a member of a family of 12 children, five brothers and five sisters, and one half brother, all having departed this life except one brother, Samuel Bledsoe of Elon.
He united with the Christian Church at Cane Creek about 48 years ago. As long as his health permitted he was an active worker, but for a few years ill health has confined him to his home, but his true christian spirit was manifested to all those about him. During his long illness he was always patient, kind and pleasant, often expressing his gratefulness to his aged companion for her goodness.
Besides those mentioned he leaves a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his departure.
But the tree that bears the most leaves cannot always hold them, and dropping one by one, they have all fallen, but one brother, Samuel, who still clings on. Submitted byTom Agan.

REDMAN, Richard V., Springs Valley Herald (March 1, 1934) Death Notice
Richard V. Redman, 37, passed away at the home of his brother, Luther Redman, Saturday after a long illness. Mr. Redman's home was near Vincennes, Ind., but had came here a few weeks ago to be with relatives on account of illness.
Funeral services were conducted at the United Brethren Church by Rev. O. W. Haynes Sunday afternoon with interment in the Ames cemetery. The American Legion gave him a military burial.
He is survived by his wife, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Redman, three sisters and three brothers.
Schmutzler had charge of funeral arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (March 1, 1934) Obituary
Richard V. Redman, son of Robert A. and Elizabeth Redman, was born near Bedford, Ind. on September 19, 1896 and departed this life at the home of his brother, Luther Redman at French Lick, Ind., on February 24, 1934, being 37 years, 5 months and 5 days of age.
Richard was converted in 1913 during a revival held at Harmontown by the Rev. James M. Albright, a minister of the Christian Church; but he never united with any denomination, but during these 21 years, many of which were years of suffering, he maintained high christian standards, being supported by a strong, abiding confidence in Jesus Christ, this was his hope and stay.
He voluntarily entered the service of his country during the World War, but did not reach France as he became ill going over, and was placed in a hospital in Scotland, from which he was returned to the United States and was discharged from the service because of his health, which never became normal. He was fighting a losing battle and at the early age of 37 years, he had to lay his armor down, after a heroic fight for life.
On December 30, 1930 he was united in marriage to Helen Neighbors of Vincennes, who survives him.
He leaves to mourn his untimely passing, his wife, his father and mother, three brothers, Luther, Roscoe and Ray, all of French Lick, and three sisters, Mrs. J. G. Weaver of Benton, Mo., Mrs. Layton Carter of Indianapolis and Mrs. Ben Spoonmore of French Lick.
"The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord." As Richard's brother, Luther, has well and truly said, "Richard was not only a meeting house christian, but an every day christian.
To him all justice was a temple and all seasons summer.
We do not desire to exalt Richard, but his Savior, who he tried to copy.
Farewell, Richard, we will struggle on a few more years, and then, by the help of the Lord, we will meet you in the morning, where it will be light, where there will be no more pain, sorrow or death. No more good-byes. Ever, there, abideth perfect peace.
We loved him living and we love him still.

CARD OF THANKS

To all our friends and neighbors who in so many ways assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved husband, son and brother, Richard Redman, we wish to extend our sincere thanks. We especially wish to thank Rev. Haynes for his words of comfort, before and after Richard left us, also the Pluto City Quartette, the American Legion, and Mr. Schmutzler for his kind and efficient service. Wife, Father, Mother, Brothers and Sisters. Submitted byTom Agan.

McDONALD, Lue, Springs Valley Herald (March 8, 1934) Obituary
Lue McDonald, daughter of John and Mary McDonald, was born May 23, 1852 and departed this life Feb. 27, 1934, age 81 years, 9 months and 4 days.
In the year 1870 at the age of 18 years she united with the Church of Christ at South Liberty.
She spent most of her life near South Liberty with her two brothers, who have preceded her in death.
During the last years she has been afflicted, but bore her sickness with patience.
She often expressed a desire to go home, saying she was ready to meet her Father.
she leaves to mourn her departure one sister, Mrs. Cynthia main, of French Lick and a host of relatives and friends.

CARD OF THANKS

I take this means of thanking one and all for their kind expressions of sympathy during the sickness and death of my sister. Ellis & Son for their service, also those who gave flowers and Bro. Ebb Bennett and Rev. Haynes for their words of comfort. Cynthia Main. Submitted byTom Agan.

TRUEBLOOD, Mabel Pearl, Springs Valley Herald (March 8, 1934) Obituary
Mabel Pearl Trueblood, daughter of Anderson and Emma Pruett, was born near West Baden, Jan. 9, 1895 and departed this life Feb. 28, 1934 at the age of 39 years, one month and 19 days.
In early youth she attended Sunday School and Church at Bond's Chapel, giving her life to the will of her Master. Later transferring her membership to the Methodist Church of West Baden.
She became acquainted with John Trueblood when 15 years of age. After a courtship of two years they were married on September 30, 1911. To this union were born five children, Helen Catherine, age 20, Thelma Eldeen, age 16, Dorothy Jane, age 13, Frances Elizabeth, age 11 and John Richard, who preceded his mother in death.
In the death of Mabel Trueblood there has been a loss of a beloved companion, a dear mother and a wonderful friend.
She knew no hate, and held no malice toward anyone. Her greatest ambition in life was to see that her loved ones were tenderly cared for.
She leaves to mourn her departure her beloved companion, John, four children, her mother, four sisters, Mrs. Grover Fitch of Huron, Ind., Mrs. Orville Watts, Mrs. Frank Jones and Mrs. Hayden Trueblood of West Baden; two brothers, Burton and Hilbert Pruett of West Baden, besides a host of relatives and friends.
An infant son, her father, three sisters and two brothers preceded her in death.
It can be truly said that through the long months of suffering that she held her eyes toward God and is now sleeping in that deep peaceful sleep.

CARD OF THANKS

To all our friends and neighbors, who in so many ways assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved wife, mother and sister, Mabel Trueblood, we wish to extend out sincere thanks. We especially wish to thank Rev. Young and Rev. Hacker for their kind words of comfort, also the M. E. Church Choir and Mr. Schmutzler for his kind and efficient service. John Trueblood and Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

BLEDSOE, Louisiana, Springs Valley Herald (March 15, 1934) Death Notice
Mrs. Samuel Bledsoe, 73, passed away Monday at her home near Elon after a long illness.
Funeral services were held at Cane Creek yesterday morning by Rev. Ed Apple with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, six sons, Tom, of California; Herman, who is at home; Aaron, of Norton, Ind.; Harry and Guy, of Elon; Bert, of Orleans, Ind.; two daughters, Mrs. Fred Collins, near Paoli and Mrs. Henry Flick, near West Baden.
Schmutzler had charge of funeral arrangements. Submitted by Tom Agan.

McGILL, Sarah A., Springs Valley Herald (March 15, 1934) Death Notice
Mrs. Sarah A. McGill passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elwood Apple on College St. Thursday March 8th of bronchial pneumonia.
She is survived by one son, Charles F. McGill of Rockport, Ind., two daughters, Mrs. Elwood Apple and Mrs. Walter Callahan of Cleveland, Ohio; and one grandson, Audrey Rupert Lanham of this place.
Funeral services were conducted by a nephew, Rev. John W. McMurty of the First United Brethren Church of Washington assisted by his wife, a fellow minister and two singers. The services were held at the home of Mrs. Elwood Apple at ten o'clock with interment at Fairmont cemetery at Huntingburg, Ind. Submitted byTom Agan.

COX, Luzena, Springs Valley Herald (March 22, 1934) Death Notice
Mrs. Joshua Cox, 76, died at her home near Elon Monday morning of cerebral hemorrhage.
Funeral services and burial were held at Elon on Wednesday afternoon.
She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Leota Byers near Washington, Ind., Mrs. Stella Byers and one son, Clinton Cox, near Elon.
Schmutzler had charge of funeral arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (March 22, 1934) Elon News
Mrs. Luzena Cox passed away at her home Monday morning, March 19. She is survived by her husband, Joshua Cox, and two daughters, Mrs. Stella Byers and Mrs. Therman Byers and on son, Clinton Cox and one foster son, Porter Williams, who she raised from childhood, four grandchildren, Mrs. Estel Crowder, Lou Byers, and Claud and Elvin Cox and two great grandchildren, Robert and Doris Crowder, and also many other relatives and a host of friends. The funeral was held Wednesday, followed by interment in the Elon cemetery. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved ones.

Springs Valley Herald (March 20, 1934) Obituary
Luzena Cox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beatty, born November 24, 1857, near Cuzco, Ind., departed this life march 19, 1934, age 76 years, 3 months and 23 days.
She was of a family of 9 children, three half brothers, Robert of French Lick survives; five half sisters, Mary Ellis, Elizabeth Simmons, Sylvania White, Evelyn Shipman and another who died in infancy.
Her father died in the service of his country during the Civil War, after which she made her home with her sister Mary Ellis of Ellsworth.
Early in life she became a member of the Methodist Church at Roberts Chapel, but later transferred her membership to the Christian church,
She was united in marriage to Joshua Cox in 1880. To this union were born four children, Stella and Clinton of Elon, Leora of Tennyson and Luella, who preceded her in death. She was the grandmother of four children, Claude and Elvin Cox and Lou Rivers of Elon and Ruth Crowder of Hillham and the great grandmother of two children, Robert and Doris Crowder of Illinois.
She was an ardent Christian spending much of her time studying the words of her Master and rendering service to her fellowman. No night was too dark or weather too disagreeable for her to leave her family and lend a helping hand to a neighbor in distress.
She was injured in a fall several years ago from which she never fully recovered, but uncomplainingly bore her suffering, assisted as best she could to make life easier for those with whom she came in contact until the last summons came and she was called to a new life where no hand need administer to suffering humanity and where the cares of this life will not oppress us, but where it will be eternal happiness for those who hear their Master say, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many; enter thou into the joy of thy Lord."
She leaves to mourn her departure and aged husband, two daughters and one son, one daughter-in-law, one son-in-law, four grandchildren, one grand son-in-law, two great grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.

CARD OF THANKS

To all our friends and neighbors, who in so many ways assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Luzena Cox, we wish to extend our sincere thanks. We especially wish to thank Rev. Parks of Huntingburg for his kind words of comfort, also the Pluto Quartet of French Lick and Mr. Schmutzler for kind and efficient service. Joshua Cox and Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

SCANLAND, Ross, Springs Valley Herald (March 22, 1934) Death Notice
Ross A. Scanland, age 47, died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Scanland, on Indiana Avenue Monday morning of carcimona of pharnyx or hemmorragehes caused from an abscess of the throat.
He had been confined to his home with the infection for about a year and during that time battled bravely to overcome the ailment, but without success.
He lived in French Lick during his early life, but for the last several years was employed at Indianapolis and Anderson, Ind. He was a veteran of the World War.
Funeral services were conducted at the Ritter funeral parlor Wednesday afternoon at two thirty o'clock by Rev. Dr. F. R. Greet of the Methodist Church. Burial was at Ames cemetery.
Besides the mother, he is survived by his father, George Scanland, and four sisters, Myrtle Scanland of this place, Mrs. Charles Roland and Mrs. Grace Charles of Indianapolis and Mrs. Jack Bryson of French Lick.
W. V. Ritter & Son had charge of the funeral arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (March 20, 1934)
CARD OF THANKS
We take this means in showing our appreciation to any one who so kindly remembered us during the sickness and death of our son and brother. Scanland Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

SORRELS, Martha Jane, Springs Valley Herald (March 20, 1934) Death Notice
Mrs. Martha Sorrels, 85, widow of Daniel Sorrels, passed away at her home near Antioch Tuesday morning after several years illness of complication of diseases.
Funeral services are being conducted at Antioch this afternoon with interment in the nearby cemetery.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Samuel Emmons who lived with her, Mrs. Flora McCart of Bedford, and one son, Charles Sorrels near West Baden.
Schmutzler had charge of funeral arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (March 27, 1934) Obituary
Martha Jane Allen Sorrels, daughter of Joseph and Cynthia Allen was born in Orange County, Ind. August 11, 1849 and died march 27, 1934, aged 84 years, 7 months and 16 days. She was one of a family of 12 children.
She married Daniel R. Sorrels Han. 1, 1870. Five children came to bless this union. Her beloved companion, one son, Frank, and a daughter, Minnie, have preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her going one son, Charles, two daughters, Ada and Floza, five grandchildren, give great grandchildren and many relatives, near and dear, together with a host of loving Brethren and friends to remember her goodness and the beautiful life she lived knowing her as many did for a number of years. We can look in remembrance over the life for outstanding traits of her character that stand out above all others and while hard to choose yet we would say paramount above all others was her love for her Redeemer and His cause, deep, abiding, sincere love for her home and loved ones love for relatives and friends and all with whom she came in contact. And next to this was her patience in suffering. All that have known her so well realize that for eight years she had known nothing but suffering that was at times almost beyond human endurance, but we know it was known and understood by the Savior she trusted so well.
About 45 years ago she gave her heart into the keeping of her Heavenly Father, and the greatest tribute of honor and respect we could possibly pay her memory would be to say from the depth f our hearts we believe she lived and died a christian, embracing all that name means. We can answer the question of the wise one of old, and say truly a virtuous woman we did find her price was far above rubies. We children can rise up and call her blessed and as we come to this sad hour with hearts almost over burdened with sorrow we believe we can see here fully the meaning of the spirit to the Above Apostle. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. From henceforth: "Yea," saith the Spirit, "That they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them." Yes, as we gaze at this still form so beautiful in that peaceful sleep of death, we know surely these words do apply. The physical body of this dear one is dead. Did she die in the Lord?
"Yes, yes, say the Father and Mothers in Israel, who labored with her lo, these many years in the Master's vineyard, yes, indeed, say we who are younger and know of her devotion and goodness; not only did she die in the Lord, but she lived in Him! "They may rest from their labors," how blessed to know those poor tired hands and body, wearied and careworn by cares of life may now rest peacefully, eternally rest and their works do follow them. Yes that loving form will be home from us and we will see her face no more on earth yet her works of kindness and labors of live will live in the hearts of each of us who remain until it bears fruit into our lives unto Life Eternal. A Guiding star shining from the Paradise of God, beckoning us children to meet her in that beautiful Home land of the Soul. Charles E. Sorrels, Mrs. Ada Emmons, Mrs. Henry McCart.

CARD OF THANKS

To all our friends and neighbors, who in so many ways assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved mother, Martha Sorrels, we wish to extend out sincere thanks. We especially wish to thank Elder Crowder for his kind and sympathetic words of comfort and Mr. Schmutzler for his kind and efficient service. Submitted byTom Agan.

MATSON, Zella Irene, Springs Valley Herald (March 20, 1934) Death Notice
Mrs. Irene Matson, 23, passed away at he home in Ellettsville, Ind. Monday morning from pneumonia. The body was brought here to the home of her parents Monday.
Funeral services were conducted at the United Brethren Church Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Vandevener, pastor of the Methodist church in Ellettsville, Ind., assisted by Rev. Ed Apple. Interment was made in the Ames Chapel cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, George Matson, one daughter, Patricia Ann, four months old, two step-daughters, Mary Louise and Martha Jean, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Marshall, five brothers, Clifton, Mickle, Luther, Daniel and Buddy, five sisters, Mrs. Maymie Krantz of Bloomfield, Ind., Pauline, Grace, June and Patsy Marshall.
Schmutzler had charge of the funeral arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (March 27, 1934) Obituary
Zella Irene Marshall, daughter of William and Oma Marshall, was born on June 8, 1910 at French Lick, Indiana and died at her home in Elletsville, Indiana, march 26, 1934. Aged 23 years, 9 months and 18 days.
On September 10, 1932 she was united in marriage to George Matson of Ellettsville. To this union one daughter was born, Shirley Ann.
Early in life she was converted and joined the United Brethren church at French Lick. On the morning of her death she said "God is calling for me." She prayed a beautiful prayer, sang for half an hour and died saying good bye baby.
She was of a loving and unselfish nature, a devoted wife, mother, sister, and daughter-in-law. Although she had lived in Ellettsville a very short time everyone there had a word of praise for her.
She leaves the heartbroken husband, daughter, two step-daughters, mother, father, father-in-law, five sisters, Mrs. Mayme Krantz of Bloomfield, Pauline, Grace, June and Patsy, five brothers, Mickel, Clifton, Luther, Daniel and Buddy. One brother, William Edward died in infancy.

CARD OF THANKS

We take this means of expressing our heartfelt thanks to our many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us in the death of our loved one, Mrs. George Matson. We especially want to thank the ministers for their consoling words and for the donors of the beautiful flowers. George Matson of Family, Wm. Marshall and Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

TILLERY, Alfred, Springs Valley Herald (March 20, 1934) Death Notice
Alfred Tillery, 85, died Friday at his home near here from senile complications.
Funeral services were held at Moores Ridge Sunday afternoon by Rev. Cummins with burial in the nearby cemetery. The American Legion boys assisted in the funeral services.
He is survived by a wife, four sons, Charles of Iuka, Kans., Edward of Waterloo, Iowa, Howard and Cecil of Kokomo, Ind.
Schmutzler had charge of funeral arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (March 20, 1934) Obituary
At the dawning of the day, March 23, the death angel knocked and Alfred Tillery, one of the pioneers of Orange County answered, "Here."
He was the last of a family of 8, two brothers and six sisters. He was a son of John and Rebecca Tillery, born November 17, 1848 near his present home where the great part of his life was spent and everyone, both old and young, knew Uncle Alf, as he was familiarly called. He was 85 years, 4 months and 6 days old.
He was married to Kathren Baxter in 1865 and to this union were born four children, Mary Kitsmiller, deceased, John of Turon, Charles of Iuka, and Edd of Hutchinson, Kansas. The wife died in 1899 and he was married to Fannie McWilliams in August, 1900. Two boys, Howard and Cecil of Kokomo, Ind. were born to this union.
The Tillery home became a refuge for others in time of need, a sister spending her declining years in his home.
He was ever ready to befriend the friendless and to shelter the homeless. He became a member of the Christian Church many years ago.
Few men have enjoyed such a wife acquaintance as Alfred Tillery, making friends where ever he went. He was a very active, energetic, outspoken man, always busy and took an active part in the affairs of his neighborhood and country until in recent years old age and failing health forced his retirement and since the death of his daughter, a grandson and a sister recently has been resigned to his helpless condition with the thought that it would be over.
He leaves a wife, whose constant care and devotion is known to everyone acquainted with the family, five children, all of whom were present except one, who was sick, 19 grandchildren and many friends and other relatives.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Leonard Cummings at Moores Ridge Sunday afternoon. The pall bearers were nephews of the deceased.

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We take this means of thanking those who sang, those who sent flowers, the minister and the undertaker for his prompt service and our friends and neighbors for their sympathy and help in the death of our husband and father. Mrs. Fanny Tillery and Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

CLEMENTS, Elizabeth, Springs Valley Herald (April 12, 1934) Death Notice
Mrs. Elizabeth Clements, 86, passed away at the home of her son, Oliver Beaty on Monon Street Friday from lateral sclerosis.
Funeral services were held at Cuzco by Rev. W. J. Byrum with burial in the church cemetery.
Ritter & Son had charge of funeral arrangements. Submitted by Tom Agan.

THACKER, Hettie Ann, Springs Valley Herald (April 12, 1934) Death Notice
Mrs. Hettie Thacker, age 72, widow of Robert Thacker, passed away Wednesday, April 4th, at her home near Crystal from pneumonia.
Funeral services were conducted at Crystal by Rev. J. H. Propheter Friday 6th with interment in the church cemetery.
A son, Robert Thacker, former sheriff of Dubois County, preceded her in death about a year ago.
W. V. Ritter & Son had charge of funeral arrangements. Submitted by Tom Agan.

MAHAN, Dora Ellen, Springs Valley Herald (April 12, 1934) Death Notice
Mrs. Zeno Mahan passed away at home near Prospect from pneumonia this morning (Thursday).
The funeral will be held Saturday, but we had not learned the particulars at press time. Schmutzler has charge of funeral arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (April 19, 1934) Obituary
Dora Ellen Robbins Mahan, daughter of Taylor and Janie Robbins, was born in Orange County, Ind. December 25, 1878 and passed from among the living April 12, 1934, aged 55 years, 3 months and 18 days. She was stricken a few days ago with influenza which developed into pneumonia and before we fully realized she was to leave us, that still small voice said, "Thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many," and Dora was called to the great beyond.
She was united in marriage December 18, 1898 to Zeno J. Mahan. To this union were born three sons and four daughters. Three children preceded the mother in death. Twins, Cleo and Cloas, died in infancy and Cecil at 6 months.
She leaves to mourn her going her beloved companion, Zeno, one son, Clarence Mahan of West Baden, Ind., three daughters, Dessie Joy, of Nashville, Ind., Elsie Toliver of Detroit, Mich., and Pearl Batchelor of West Baden; nine grandchildren, Mary Maxine, Betty Jo, Wilma and James, Joy, Ruth, Robert, Richard and John Elmer Batchelor and Donald Mahan; an aged father, two sisters, May Chastain of Mitchell, Ind., Anna Prosser, and one brother, Walter Robbins, both of West Baden, Ind., together with a host of other relatives and friends to remember her goodness and the beautiful life she lived knowing her as many did for a number of years.
In early womanhood she gave her heart into the keeping of her Heavenly Father, and the greatest tribute of honor and respect we could possibly pay her memory would be to say from the depth of our hearts, we know she lived and died a christian, embracing all that that name means. We can answer the question of the wise one of old and say truly, a virtuous woman. We did find her price was far above rubies. We children can rise up and call her blessed and as we come to this sad hour with hearts almost over burdened with sorrow, we believe we can see here fully the meaning of the spirit to the above Apostle, "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord."
Yes that loving form will be hone from us and we will see her face no more on earth, yet her works of kindness and labors of love will live in the hearts of each of us who remains until it bears fruit into our lives unto life eternal. A guiding star, beckoning us to meet her in that beautiful homeland of the soul.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Young at Ames Chapel Saturday afternoon, April 14. Interment at that place.

CARD OF THANKS

T all our friends and neighbors, who in so many ways assisted us during the illness and death of our companion and mother, Dora Ellen Mahan, we wish to extend our sincere thanks. We especially wish to thank Rev. Young for his kind and sympathetic words of comfort and Mr. Schmutzler for his kind and efficient service. The Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

BEATY, David, Springs Valley Herald (April 12, 1934) Death Notice
David Beaty, 82, died at the home of his son, Robert Beaty, near South Liberty Wednesday night from complications of disease.
Funeral services and burial will be held at South Liberty tomorrow (Friday). Schmutzler has charge of funeral arrangements. Submitted byTom Agan.

ALLEN, Lucinda, Springs Valley Herald (April 12, 1934) Death Notice
Mrs. Lucinda Allen, 64, died this morning in the west part of town of cancer.
Funeral services and burial will be held at Crystal tomorrow (Friday). Schmutzler has charge of funeral arrangements. Submitted byTom Agan.

SELF, George Franklin, Springs Valley Herald (April 12, 1934) Obituary
George Franklin Self, son of Thomas and Amanda Self, was born in Martin County, Ind., June 4, 1870 and died April 4, 1934, aged 64 years and 10 months. He was one of a family of 7 children, four sons and three daughters. All preceded him in death but one.
He was united in marriage to Cynthia E. Wininger. To this union were born 10 children. His beloved companion and two sons preceding him in death. He leaves to mourn his loss four sons and four daughters, namely: Mrs. Ida Reynolds of Mitchell; Mrs. Ruby Freeman of Shoals; Mrs. Ella Thacker and Mrs. Hattie Qualkenbush of French Lick; Mr. Joe Self of Salem and Descoe, Everett and Glen of Emmons Ridge; 24 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mr. Self bore his sickness with patience and said he was ready to go when the Savior called him. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

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To all our friends and neighbors who helped during the illness and death of our beloved father, George Self, we wish to extend our thanks; to Rev. Qualkenbush for his kind words and Mr. Schmutzler for his services. The Children. Submitted byTom Agan.

JENKINS, Alonzo, Springs Valley Herald (April 19, 1934) Death Notice
Lon Jenkins, age 59, died at his home on Indiana Ave. here last Saturday of cerebral appoplexy after a long illness. He had been paralyzed for four years.
Funeral services were conducted at Ames Chapel Sunday afternoon by Rev. O. W. Haynes of the United Brethren Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Schmutzler had charge of funeral arrangements. Submitted by Tom Agan.

WAGGONER, Ezekiel, Springs Valley Herald (May 3, 1934) Death Notice
ZEKE WAGGONER, 54, DIED BY OWN HAND
Shoots Self Thru Heart At Home Here Thursday Morning
Ezekiel Waggoner, 54, shot himself to death in a room of his Washington Street home here about six o'clock this morning.
The tragedy occurred after he had awoke ill and fallen twice from fainting or light stroke, and after his wife had frantically tried to phone neighbors for assistance.
According to Mrs. Waggoner's incoherent reports of the tragedy she first knew he was ill when he called for a glass of water while in the bathroom. She found him on the floor where he had fallen, but he maintained that he did not need a doctor and would be alright in a few minutes.
Shortly after she heard him fall again, but was unable to assist him to bed and phoned for a neighbor to assist her. It was while she was telephoning that he evidently revived, secured the pistol and fired the fatal bullet.
Zeke was well known in the Valley having lived here for over thirty years. For many years he has been in charge of the bath department of the French Lick Springs Hotel. He was in apparent good health, was on duty at the bath Wednesday and no motive for his act has been determined.
At the time of going to press funeral arrangements were not complete.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Violet Lloyd of Chicago, Ill., his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. George M. Waggoner of Martin County, three sisters, Mrs. Harry Robbins of French Lick, Mrs. Curt Radcliff of Shoals, Mrs. Samuel Dowell of Shoals and one brother, Ben Waggoner, of Martin County.
W. V. Ritter & Son has charge of funeral arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (May 10, 1934) Obituary
Ezekial Waggoner, son of George M. and Dicie Waggoner, was born near Shoals, Indiana on May 25, 1880 and died May 3, 1934, age 53 years, 11 months and 8 days.
His younger life was spent in Martin County, Ind. on his father's farm, helping in the cultivation of the farm and going to school. After completing school, he taught several terms and in the year 1900 came to French Lick. He accepted a position in the bath department of the French Lick Springs Hotel and held this position at the time of his death. For thirty years or more he had been a member of the French Lick M. E. Church and was a regular attendant.
On August 17, 1901 he was united in marriage to Lena Walters and to this union was born one daughter, the only child.
Two brothers, Columbus and Clay and one sister, Mary Ann preceded him in death. Besides a father and mother, he leaves to mourn his passing a wife, a daughter, Mrs. Violet Lloyd of Chicago, Ill., a brother, Ben Waggoner of Shoals, three sisters, Mrs. Florence Radcliff and Mrs. Margaret Dowell of Shoals and Mrs. Pearl Robbins of French Lick.
Zeke, as he was known among his friends, was always ready to extend a hand to one in need and has been know to go out of his way to help.
In his passing the "Hotel" lost a very efficient employee and the town a very useful citizen.

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We sincerely thank the neighbors, friends and relatives for their kindness and beautiful floral offerings tendered at the death of Ezekial Waggoner. Especially do we thank Rev. F. R. Greer, the singers, pall bearers and the undertaker W. V. Ritter. The Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

McCARTY, Thomas R., Springs Valley Herald (May 3, 1934) Death Notice
Thomas R. McCarty, 72, died at his home in the Sulphur Creek neighborhood, April 26 from carcinoma of the liver.
Funeral services were held at Ames Chapel by Rev. Ed Apple Saturday with interment in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Lashbrooks, Mrs. Doris Seybold, three son, Lloyd, Ivan and Lee.
Ritter & Son had charge of funeral arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (May 3, 1934) Obituary
Thomas Richard McCarty, son of John and Delphia McCarty, was born in Dubois County, Ind. March 14, 1862 and died April 26, 1934, aged 72 years, 1 month and 12 days.
He was united in marriage to Altie E. Hawks Dec. 15, 1887. Eight children came to bless this union, five boys and three girls. Three of these dear children have preceded him to the great beyond, namely Della, Reed and Harold.
He leaves to mourn his loss, his beloved companion, three sons, Lloyd and Ivan of French Lick, and Lee of Ellsworth, Ill., two daughters, Doris Seybold and Ruth Lashbrooks, both of French Lick, sixteen grandchildren, four grandchildren having preceded him in death; one sister, Mrs. Lucy Garrison, one brother, James, both of French Lick; and a host of friends and relatives. Once granddaughter, Marie, has shared the comforts of this home since infancy.
In the passing of Thomas R. McCarty it brings to our memory today that one by one we are being plucked from among the living by the still white hand of death; and one by one we are being gathered by Him, who reigns above, to enjoy the hidden riches that dog has in store for his children.
We can look in remembrance over the life for outstanding traits of his character and fined those that stand out above all others was his love for home and loved ones, love for relatives and friends and all with whom he came in contact.

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We wish to extend our sincere thanks to all our friends and neighbors who in any way assisted us during the illness of our beloved companion and father, Thomas McCarty. We wish to thank the minister, Rev. Apple and the undertaker, Mr. Ritter. The Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

GRAVES, Mary, Springs Valley Herald (May 3, 1934) Death Notice
Mrs. Mary Graves, 30, passed away at her home on Adams Street Sunday from the measles.
Funeral services were conducted at the Holiness Church where she was a member, Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Goins with burial in the Mt. Lebanon cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Owen Graves, two daughters, Emaline Katherine and Violet May, one son, Robert, her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. John Phillips, one sister and four brothers.
Schmutzler had charge of funeral arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (May 10, 1934) Obituary
Mary E. Graves, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Phillips, was born July 28, 1903 and departed this life April 29, 1934, age 30 years, 9 months and 1 day.
On may 11, 1920 she was united in marriage to Owen O. Graves. To this union were born three children, all of whom survive.
She leaves to mourn their loss, her broken hearted husband, two daughters, Emma Katherine and Violet May, one son, Robert Earl, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Phillips, one sister, Mrs. Gladys Meyers of French Lick, Ind., four brothers, Leonard, Samuel, Elvis and Herbert, all of French Lick, Ind., her grandmother, Mrs. Charlie Freeman of French Lick and a host of other relatives and friends.
For many years Mrs. Graves has been a firm believer in Christianity and in April of last year she gave her heart to God and united with the Pilgrim Holiness Church. Though her life was not exempt from trial, yet she remained true to her Savior. Her life is her greatest testimony. In the closing of her earthly pilgrimage, she rejoiced in Christ, her Savior. We do not weep as those who have ho hope, for we have the assurance that "Blessed are the dead, who die in the Lord."
Mary, as we all knew her, was a loyal and true helpmate indeed. She stood by her husband in every trial. She was a compassionate, loving and devoted mother. The concerns of her immediate family were not the only things that received her attention, for she was ever alert and busy trying with her kindness and love to aid others. It can be truthfully said, "She lived for others." She counted no sacrifice too great, but was ever ready and willing to sacrifice her own pleasures in order to be a blessing to others.
Her husband feels he has lost a great treasure, the children their best earthy friend and feeling keenly this loss, the many friends now weep with those who weep.
Not only will she be missed at home and in her neighborhood, but in the church where she prayed, testified and worshiped God, her seat is vacant. Yet we all rejoice that her place is filled in Heaven.

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We wish to thank the church and neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our wife and mother,. Also Bro. Goins for his kind words. We especially thank the pall bearers of her Sunday School Class and the nice songs. Also Mr. Schmutzler for his service and those who gave the many beautiful floral tributes. Mrs. Owen Graves and Children, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Graves, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Graves and Daughter. Submitted byTom Agan.

JACKMAN, William, Springs Valley Herald (May 3, 1934) Death Notice
William Jackman, 78, passed away at his home near here Tuesday night after suffering from paralysis for the past five years.
Funeral services were held at the home by Rev. E. E. Young this afternoon (Thursday) with burial in the Wolfington cemetery.
He is survived by two daughters, Sally, whose last name and address we were unable to learn, and Mrs. Maggie Lucas, three sons, Charles E., Frank and George, and one sister, Mrs. J. A. Ritter of West Baden.
W.. V. Ritter had charge of funeral arrangements. Submitted by Tom Agan.