DEEL, Isabel Bradley, Springs Valley Herald (March 9, 1950) Death Notice
Mrs. Orville Deel, 69, died in the Clark Hospital in Paoli yesterday afternoon at 4:15.
Funeral services will be held in the Pilgrim Holiness church Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock by Rev. Barber. Burial will take place in the Mt. Lebanon cemetery.
She leaves the husband and two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Graves and Mrs. Rufus Weaver.

Springs Valley Herald (March 23, 1950) Obituary
Isabel Bradley Deel was born December 5, 1880 and the Lord called her home March 8, 1950. Aged 69 years, 3 months and 3 days.
She was the daughter of Mary and James Bradley.
July 1, 1916 she was united in marriage to Orville E. Deel, and to this union was born three children. One son, Ollie Wesley preceded her in death.
Twenty-eight years ago she felt the need of a loving Savior, gave her heart to him and from then on served him with joy, faith and love, always patient, tender, kind and christ-like in her dealings with others.
She was a loving, faithful wife who will be long missed by her husband in the home where they lived happy together.
As a mother, words can never express her love and devotion for her children, the concern for her loved ones, and the prayers that rose from this dear one for her home and children. Her little grandchildren were her comfort and cheer and she loved them dearly as her very own.
Her body was afflicted for many years, yet she had great faith in God, loved her church, desiring Gods will at all times and was never known to unkind or impatient.
The memory of this dear wife, mother and neighbor will live on in the hearts of her loved ones, and in the church she loved and was faithful to attend as long as able. A life that speaks louder than words has come to a close, and Heaven rejoices to welcome home one who lived a life of faithfulness to God.
She leaves to mourn their loss, the loving husband, two daughters, Mrs. Irene Graves and Mrs. Rosa Weaver, two sons-in-laws, Lawrence Graves and Rufus Weaver, three grandchildren, Trilles Rose and Sandra Lee Graves and Judy Ann Weaver, three sisters, Mrs. Mary Owens, Mrs. Sarah Dewitt of French Lick and Mrs. Maude Barkley of West Baden, Ind., two brothers, Tom Bradley of French Lick and Lou Bradley of West Baden, Ind., also a great number of other relatives, neighbors and friends.

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We wish to thank all our friends and neighbors for their kindness shown us during the death of our loved one. We especially want to thank Rev. Barber and Rev. Frys for consoling words, the singers, those who furnished cars, floral offerings, flower girls, pall bearers and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Schmutzler. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Graves, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Weaver, Mr. Orville Deel. Submitted by Tom Agan.

EDGELL, Clyde, Springs Valley Herald (March 16, 1950) Death Notice
Clyde Edgell, 57, passed away Monday night about nine o'clock at the Craigmont Hospital from pneumonia.
Mr. Edgell was a practicing attorney here for the past 20 years or more and served a term as prosecuting attorney for Orange and Washington counties.
He had been in failing health for the past few years.
Funeral rites were held at the First Christian Church this afternoon, Thursday, with Rev. C. W. Parks officiating. Interment took place in the Orleans cemetery.
He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Thelma Corley of West Baden, one grandson, three sisters, Mrs. Vesta Walters, Mrs. Emma Stockinger and Mrs. Ollie Walters and two brothers, William and Charles Edgell.

Springs Valley Herald (March 30, 1950) Obituary
Clyde E. Edgell, the son of John Edgell, a Civil War veteran, and Mary Jane Edgell, was born January 20, 1895 in Tyler County, West Virginia and died March 13, 1950, age 55 years, 1 month and 23 days.
His parents moved to Jackson Township, Orange County, Indiana when Clyde was a small boy. He spent his formative years and went through common school in Jackson Township. After graduating from French Lick High School he attended Indiana University Law School where he graduated in 1921. He was admitted to the bar and authorized to practice law in both the Indiana courts and Federal courts.
On graduating from I. U. Law School and opening his office, Clyde E. Edgell hung this motto on his office wall: "Keep Smiling". This motto hung on his office wall as long as his office was open. While he knew as well as any person, in many ways and at time, "this is a hard cruel old world", nevertheless, he believed in placing emphasis on the "good" in man instead of the "bad" in man. He often quoted Henry Van Dyke: "Think seldom of your enemies, often of your friends, and every day of Christ."
Clyde had a deep and sustaining faith in the Christian Religion and his desire was to bring joy and happiness to his fellowmen. It gave him pleasure for the boys of his Sunday School Class to visit his office and plan with him to get other boys to attend Sunday School or to plan for an outing or picnic. No difference whether children, youth, people in the prime of life, or old folks in the sunset years of life; no difference whether in his office, on the street, in the court room or other public gatherings - where ever he met people and whoever he met, he always had a friendly and inspiring greeting and a glad "Hello". He was a loyal friend. These are the pleasant memories his many friends will always cherish.
His family and those closely connected with him knew Mr. Edgell was a sick man physically for 14 years, since a major operation in 1936 and a very sick man for the past seven years. He was industrious and in spite of his poor health kept going until he had a strike over a year ago.
He opened his law office in French Lick. His friendly disposition and industrious habits soon built up a good clientele. He was town attorney for French Lick for many years and was elected and served four terms as prosecuting attorney for the 42nd Judicial Circuit Court of Indiana, consisting of Orange and Washington Counties.
He was united in marriage to Gertrude Ingram, June 19, 1925. One daughter, Thelma, now Thelma Corley, was born to this union. He was especially fond and attached to his only grandchild, Phillip Michael Corley.
His wife, Gertrude Edgell, preceded him in death, passing away July 31, 1945. Also his father, mother and a brother, age 4, Roy Edgell, preceded him in death.
Besides the daughter and grandson, he leaves to mourn their loss his son-in-law, Phillip Corley; two brothers, William Edgell of French Lick and Charles Edgell of Roberts, Illinois; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Stockinger of Faxton, Illinois, Mrs. Vesta Walters of Sidell, Illinois and Mrs. Olive Walters of Roberts, Illinois; and eight nephews, six nieces, other relatives and many friends.

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We wish to express our sincere thanks to all who were so kind and helpful in our recent bereavement. Mrs. Thelma Edgell Corley, His Brothers and Sisters. Submitted byTom Agan.

PINNICK, Sherman S., Springs Valley Herald (March 16, 1950) Death Notice
Sherman S. Pinnick, 84, former resident of Jackson and French Lick Townships, died Monday, March 6 at the Bloomington Hospital after a short illness with pneumonia. Funeral services were held Thursday morning with burial in th Bloomington cemetery.
Mr. Pinnick was born September 17, 1865 to John W. and Harriet Ann Pinnick, in Jackson Township. He was one of nine children, all now deceased except one brother, Porter A. Pinnick, Illinois. He was married October 23, 1889 to Miss Emily M. Grimes, who survives.
For many years Mr. Pinnick was a farmer, and also a carpenter and building contractor. He built a large number of homes at French Lick and continued his work at Bloomington, to which place he moved with his family in 1912.

He was a member of the Mt. Zion Methodist church, south of French Lick. He built this church on land belonging to the old Pinnick Farm; and donated much of the work and material.
Survivors are the widow, one son, Lloyd E. Pinnick, two daughters, Misses Atha and Ruth Pinnick, all of Bloomington and the brother, Porter. Submitted byTom Agan.

EASTRIDGE, Elzora, Springs Valley Herald (March 23, 1950) Death Notice
Mrs. Elzora Eastridge, 69, died at the Daviess County Hospital Tuesday morning where she had been a patient for about a week. she was the widow of Cyrus Eastridge who passed away March 14th, 1944.
Funeral services were held at the U. B. Church today (Thursday) at 2 o'clock with burial at Ames Cemetery.
She is survived by nine children, Mrs. Violet Brown and Mrs. Opal Holloway of Indianapolis; Mrs. Della Andrew, Paoli; Mrs. Fern Modlin, Mishawaka, Ind.; Bill, Barney and Harry of French Lick; Jim of Mishawaka, and Scott of Detroit, Michigan.

Springs Valley Herald (April 6, 1950) Obituary
Mrs. Elzora Eastridge, daughter of George W. and Rutha Tucker Flick, was born on March 9, 1881 at Newton Stewart, Indiana and passed away Tuesday morning March 21, 1950 at the age of 69 years, 12 days.
On September 10, 1899 she was united in marriage to Cyrus H. Eastridge. To this union was born ten children, Opal Holland, Violet Brown, of Indianapolis, Scott of Detroit, Mich., James Eastridge and Fern Modlin of Mishawaka, Ind., Harry, Byron and George of French Lick, and Della Andrews of Paoli, Ind. One daughter, Mary, died in infancy.
On March 14, 1944 sorrow came into this home with death of the husband and father.
Early in life she was united with the Methodist Church at Wesley Chapel. She held on to that faith until death.
She was taken to the Washington Hospital on March 8, 1950 where everything was done that could be to keep her here, but it was the Master's voice calling and He had said His final Well Done. Our loss is Heaven's Gain.
She was a good Mother, always concerned about the welfare of here children and loved ones. Always having a smile and a good word. She was a good friend and neighbor always ready to lend a helping hand in time of need.
she leaves to mourn her departure her nine children. Also two sisters, Elvira Burton, her twin of French Lick and Mrs. Minnie Williams of Vincennes, Ind.; two brothers, Jacob Flick of Hammon, Oklahoma and John M. Flick of Newton Stewart; seventeen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and a host of other relatives, friends and neighbors.

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We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our mother. Especially we want to thank Rev. L. W. Mayhugh for his consoling words, also the singers, flower girls, pall bearers, grave diggers, those who furnished cars and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Schmutzler. The Children Submitted byTom Agan.

DRAKE, Mary Alice, Springs Valley Herald (March 23, 1950) Death Notice
Mrs. Mary Alice Drake, 76, passed away Wednesday night, March 16th, at her home near Cane Creek after about six weeks illness.
Funeral service was held at Cane Creek Saturday with Rev. C. W. Parks officiating. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery,
She leaves seven children, Kern, Alva, and Emmett of French Lick; Clifford and Hobart of Gary; Dewey of Floyd, Iowa; Mrs. Lula Monroe near Paoli; fifteen grandchildren; two brothers Perry Thompson of Dubois; Henry Thompson of Illinois; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Eastridge of Phoenix, Arizona and Mrs. Ruth Cave of French Lick.

Springs Valley Herald (March 23, 1950) Obituary
Mary Alice Drake, daughter of Henry and Jane Thompson, was born December 5, 1873 and departed this life March 16, 1950 at the age of 76 years, 3 months and 11 days.
On May 17, 1893 she was married to Christopher C. Drake, who passed away April 3, 1935. Following her husband's death she made her home with her children until her death.
To this union eleven children were born, four of whom, Bula, June and two infants, preceded her in death. The surviving children are Clifford, and Hobart of Gary, Ind., Mrs. Lula Monroe of Paoli, Dewey of Floyd, Iowa and Emmett, Alva, and Kern of French Lick. She also leaves 15 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She also leaves to mourn her passing two brothers, Perry Thompson of Dubois, Ind. and Henry Thompson of Illinois, and two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Eastridge of Phoenix, Arizona and Mrs. Ruth Cave of French Lick, Ind.
In early life she obeyed her Lord and united with the Christian Church at Elon, but transferred with her husband to Cane Creek where she held her membership at the time of her death.
She was a good wife and mother, a loyal neighbor and friend. She lived out her life patiently and came to its close with confidence and with faith.

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We wish to express our sincere thanks to all who helped in any way during the sickness and death of our mother. The Children. Submitted byTom Agan.

FLICK, Alva Amos, Springs Valley Herald (March 23, 1950) Death Notice
Alva Flick, 32, of Muncie, Ind. was found dead Sunday. He formerly lived in this community, moving to Muncie about four years ago.
Rev. L. W. Mayhugh conducted the funeral service in Schmutzler's Funeral Parlor Wednesday afternoon followed with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
He is survived by the wife and five children. Submitted by Tom Agan.

BELL, Mary Clementine, Springs Valley Herald (March 30, 1950) Death Notice
Mrs. Mary Clementine Bell, 81. wife of Joe Bell passed away Friday following a long illness.
Mrs. Bell and husband were noted for raising turkeys.
Rev. Thomas Scott was in charge of the funeral services at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon. Interment took place in the Birdseye cemetery.

Springs Valley Herald (April 13, 1950) Obituary
Mary C. (Dearborn) Bell, daughter of Scott and Clementine Dearborn, was born in English, Indiana, November 4, 1881 and passed from this life March 25, 1950 at the age of 68 years, 4 months and 21 days.f
She was united in marriage to Joseph Bell on August 26, 1921. She liked to work with children and taught school for many years.
Mrs. Bell was a faithful member of the Methodist Church in French Lick, Indiana.
She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Joseph Bell, a daughter, Aleene, a grandson, Joseph Belcher in the Air Force, a brother, Rufus Dearborn of Indianapolis, a half-brother, Harley Dearborn of Sarasota, Florida and a half sister, Este Atkins of Taswell and other relatives and friends.

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The family wishes to thank all the neighbors and friends who were so kind and will to help. Submitted by Tom Agan.

BREEDEN, Dora, Springs Valley Herald (March 30, 1950) Death Notice
Mrs. Dora Breeden, 84, wife of Elza Breeden died at her home here March 23rd following a long illness.
Funeral services were held in the Christian Church Sunday afternoon with Dr. G. W. Wise officiating. Burial was made in the Moores Ridge cemetery.
She leaves the husband and three sons, Price, Lowell and Louis. Submitted by Tom Agan.

RYAN, Samuel P., Sr., Springs Valley Herald (March 30, 1950) Death Notice
Sam Ryan, Sr., 65, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jack Ballard, at Indianapolis, Ind. last Friday morning. He had been in failing health for the past four years following a stroke in July, 1946. He suffered a major stroke in May, 1947, which was followed by five other major strokes and several light hemorrhage which confined him to his home. The last strike came a week before his death.
Mr. Ryan was the son of Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Ryan, spent his entire life in and near French Lick where he became a gifted mechanic in several trades, including electrical and plumbing work, operation of a sawmill, and he spent 12 years as custodian of the French Lick schools. He was also employed for some time at the pipe line pump station during the war years.
He was a member of the K. of P. Lodge here for many years and also a member of the Methodist Church. He was a widely known and well liked citizen who leaves many friends to mourn his passing.
Funeral services were conducted at Ritter's Funeral Home Sunday afternoon by Rev. Scott, assisted by Rev. Wise. Burial was at Ames Cemetery with the K. of P. in charge of the last rites at the grave.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Harriette Ryan, two sons, Winston of French Lick and Sam, Jr. of Indianapolis; five daughters, Mrs. Katherine Lashbrook and Mrs. Rose Ballard of Indianapolis, Mrs. Mary Chambers of Bedford, Ind., Mrs. Harriette Pizak of Kaukauna, Wisc., and Mrs. Jane Gruber of French Lick; his mother, Mrs. Alta Ryan; a sister Mrs. Lillian Thomas, both of French Lick and thirteen grandchildren.

Springs Valley Herald (March 30, 1950) Obituary
Samuel P. Ryan, son of Dr. W. E. and Alta Pennington Ryan, was born at French Lick, Indiana October 8, 1884 and died in Indianapolis, Indiana March 24, 1950.
He attended grade school here and high school at Paoli, Ind. and Lafayette, Ind. He also attended Purdue University at Lafayette, Ind.
He was joined in marriage to Miss Harriette Maygors of Indianapolis, Ind. December 23, 1904. To this union were born three sons and five daughters, one son, Billy, passing away in infancy.
Following his marriage Mr. Ryan and his wife made their home in French Lick where he took part in various business enterprises. He was associated with his father in operating a handle factory and saw mill, and a drug store. He worked as an electrician, plumber and did maintenance work at the schools and pipe line pump station here.
He was an active member of the Methodist Church and the K. of P. Lodge and became a well liked and respected citizen who was blessed with a wide circle of friends and acquaintances who mourn his passing.
Mr. Ryan suffered a stroke in July of 1946 from which he never fully recovered. Another stroke in May of 1947 left him invalided for the remainder of his life. He suffered a total of six major strokes, the last coming a week before his death.
He was taken to Indianapolis in August of this year to be with his wife, who was under a doctor's care at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Jack Ballard. Mrs Ryan and the children did everything in their power for his comfort and although medical care could not help him, his invalid days were made as enjoyable as possible for him.
He is survived by the wife, Mrs. Harriette Ryan, two sons, Winston and Sam, Jr.; five daughters, Mrs. Katherine Lashbrook, Mrs. Mary Chambers, Mrs. Jane Gruber, Mrs. Harriette Pizak and Mrs. Rose Ballard; his mother, Mrs. Alta Ryan, a sister, Mrs. Lillian Thomas, thirteen grandchildren; and aunt, Mrs. Kate Claxton; a nephew, Taggart Thomas; and one cousin, Mrs. Mabel Harris.

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We wish to express our appreciation and thank to the many friends and neighbors for their acts of kindness during our recent bereavement. We wish to especially thank the ministers, Rev. Scott and Rev. Wise, for their kindness, the singers and Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Ritter and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Ritter. Mrs. Harriette Ryan and Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

HARKLESS, James B., Springs Valley Herald (April 6, 1950) Death Notice
James B. Harkless, 83, who has been sick for some time passed away yesterday afternoon at the home of his niee, Mrs. Myrtle Roach, where he has made his home the past several years. He came her from Otwell, Ind.
Rev. Scott will conduct the funeral service in Ritter's Funeral parlor Saturday afternoon. Burial will take place in the Ames cemetery. Submitted byTom Agan.

PENDLEY, Theodore Luther, Springs Valley Herald (April 6, 1950) Death Notice
Theodore Luthur Pendley, 83, died at his home in the Powell Valley neigborhood last night following a long illness.
The body will lie in state at Ritter's Funeral Home until Friday afternoon when it will be taken to the Powell Valley church for funeral services at 2:00 o'clock. Burial will be made in the Anderson cemetery.

Springs Valley Herald (April 20, 1950) Obituary
Theodore Luthur Pendley, son of John and Jane Owens Pendley, was born in Dubois County, February 22, 1867 and departed this life April 5, 1950, age 83 years, 1 month and 13 days.
He was the last of a family of nine children. He was united in marriage to Jane Powell. To this union was born two sons, John and George, both of near Shoals. there are three children by a former marriage. He also leaves two step daughters, Mrs. Viva Foster and Mrs. Hester Bruce, both of Indianapolis, 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn their loss.
At his marriage he moved to Martin County where he spent the remainder of his life. For the past few months he had made his home with his son, John, who tenderly cared for him to the end, doing everything that could be done to ease his sufferings.
He was a member of the United Brethren Church and remained in that faith till called home.

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We wish to thank all who helped in any way during the sickness and death of Luthur Pendley. Especially do we want to thank the minister, Rev. Butler, the flower girls and the singers, and the Undertaker, Mr. Ritter. The Children. Submitted byTom Agan.

TAYLOR, Grigsby, Springs Valley Herald (April 6, 1950) Death Notice
Grigsby Taylor, 85, died in the Washington Hospital Saturday night.
Rev. Woodrow Archer conducted the funeral services in Schmutzler's Funeral Parlor Monday afternoon followed with burial in the Mt. Lebanon cemetery.
He leaves one brother, Lloyd Taylor. Submitted by Tom Agan.

KING, Florence, Springs Valley Herald (April 6, 1950) Death Notice
Mrs. Florence King, 72, passed away at the Silvercrest Sanitarium Saturday, where she was taken on Tuesday.
Funeral service was conducted in Ritter's Funeral Parlor Monday afternoon by Rev. Elliott. Burial took place in the Mt. Lebanon cemetery.
She leaves one brother, Harvey Taylor.

Springs Valley Herald (April 13, 1950) Obituary
Mrs. Florence Taylor King, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor, was born December 26, 1877, near French Lick, Indiana, where she spent her life. She departed this life April 1, 1950, at the age of seventy-two years, three months and five days. She had been admitted to the Silver Crest Sanitarium a few days prior to her death.
After the death of her brother, Ross, two years ago, she lived alone; and although in failing health, she was content and cheerful with her friends who went daily to provide her needs.
Several months ago she told her friends that she prayed daily, and a week ago she told them all was well with her soul and she was ready to go.
She leaves one brother, Harvey Taylor, of French Lick, a niece, Mrs. Olive Weaver Idaque, of New Mexico, who visited with her several weeks last year, and a nephew, Kenneth Taylor, of Indianapolis.
Besides these she leaves other relatives and some very close friends. Her father, mother, brother, and two sisters preceded her to the Great Beyond.
Submitted by Tom Agan.

CLAXTON, Edward Lemon, Sr., Springs Valley Herald (April 13, 1950) Death Notice
Edward L. Claxton, Sr., 76, prominent citizen and business man of French Lick died Easter Sunday morning at the Home Hospital in Lafayette, Ind. where two of his daughters make their home. He had been in failing health for several months.
Mr. Claxton was in the Ice and Coal business here for over forty years and has for the past several years conducted a rooming house on Maple Street where he lived.
He was a member of the Methodist Church and Kiwanis Club. He was prominent in republican circles and served two terms on the town board, both terms as president.
Kelly, as he was familiarly known, was outstanding for his friendly gestures to friends and neighbors. Some of which will never be forgotten by the recipients.
Funeral services were conducted at the home at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon by Rev. C. O. Morin assisted by Rev. Scott of the local Methodist church. Burial was in Ames Chapel cemetery.
He is survived by five children, his wife having passed on in 1937. They are Mrs. W. T. Cox and Mrs. Roy Barkley of Lafayette, Louis of Tampa, Florida, Edward Jr. and Charles of French Lick and five grandchildren.

Springs Valley Herald (April 13, 1950) Appreciation
The family of E. L. Claxton wishes to thank all who assisted in any way during our bereavement. Especially do we want to thank the ministers, pall bearers. the singers and the Tri Kappa flower girls. The Children.

Springs Valley Herald (April 13, 1950) Obituary
Heaviness fell upon the hearts of our community early Easter morn, April 9, 1950, when the message came that one of the oldest residents of French Lick, Ed Claxton, had slipped away to his eternal home. Our thoughts too at that early hour were on our blessed Redeemer in whose resurrection we are comforted for he said, "Because I live, ye too shall live."
Edward Lemon Claxton was born in Orange County, Indiana October 28, 1873, the son of William A. and Emily Wells Claxton. Later he had the are of a kind step-mother, Jennie Wininger Claxton. His father was a veteran of the Civil War. His mother, we are told, was an unusually sweet, loving, tender soul. Although she was called home so early she must have imparted those characteristics to her little son for throughout his life we all knew Ed for his tenderness, his kindness and consideration for other people, and the extensive way in which he shared his blessings with others. How often countless numbers of people in answering a rap at their door were handed a package and greeted with the words, "Ed sent this." Thus he continued the broad generosity begun years ago by his wife and him in remembering the sick, the shut-ins and the relatives and friends.
With his soft-voice filled with encouragement and hope a conversation with Ed Claxton was uplifting. He could be firm when necessity demanded but tenderness permeated all he said and did. His warmth of personality was ever present.
In 1896 he was married to Etta Newton and they became the parents of several children, five living today, Louie, Charles, Jewell Chapell, Cora and Edward. There are five grandchildren. Thirteen years ago in 1937 he was bereft of his loving companion.
He was a member of the Methodist Church and knew his Lord. He was a charter member of the local Kiwanis Club. Some years ago he served his community twice as president of the Town Board. In business he was successful. He was a partner with the late Ed Ballard in coal, ice, dairying and farming industry. They furnished the first bottled milk ever delivered to homes in French Lick and West Baden Springs. Later he became sole owner of the business. He also operated the Claxton House, making a cheerful home for many and offering gracious hospitality to a large number of transient guests.
He was familiarly known as Kelly. Those who worked with him and for him loved him. What greater tribute can there be? And to his children, their husbands and wives, and to his grandchildren his love, his care and provision over-flowed and they so well know the ever glowing sunlight of his inspiration for them.
No one can exactly fill another's place, but we can try to emanate the unselfish beauty of Ed Claxton's life and thus his good works will live on earth and he lives in the great beyond. Submitted byTom Agan.

ABEL, Perry Benton, Springs Valley Herald (April 13, 1950) Death Notice
Perry B. Abel, 81, passed away Friday at his home on West Baden rural route from cerebral hemorrhage. He had suffered a stroke a few weeks ago.
Funeral service was held at Ames Chapel Monday afternoon with Rev. Lewis officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery.
He leaves the wife, one daughter, Mrs. Pauline Jacobs of French Lick, and two sons, harry of Louisville and Horace of West Baden.

Springs Valley Herald (April 13, 1950) Obituary
Leaves have their time to fall and flowers to wither, at the north wind's breath. Stars have their time to set, but thou hast all seasons for thine own, O Death!
Perry Benton Abel, eldest son of Samuel Taylor and Susan Jane MaCauley Abel, was born August 7, 1868 at Orangeville and spent his happy childhood there attending school and Sunday School with his brother and sisters at the M. E. Church, serving many years as secretary of the Sunday School. When he grew to manhood he moved to West Baden, February 1, 1897 and began working for L. W. Sinclair as manager of the Hotel Livery Stable, working for 7 years, making many friends.
On August 30, 1899, he was married to Ora Mae Wilson who has been a devoted and loving wife for over 50 years. Only last August they celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. To this union was born three children: Horace Benton Abel of West Baden Springs; Pauline Dorothy, wife of Glenn Jacobs of French Lick; Harry Boyd Abel of Louisville, Ky.
He with his wife made their home in West Baden near the hotel moving to their present home two miles north of Prospect in April 1904. This, next to Heaven, was his home. He was always jolly and cheerful looking on the bright side of everything. He renewed his faith in Christ and was saved and baptized and joined the Fauchett's Chapel Church when Rev. Carnet Lewis held a revival there. He loved to have his pastor visit with him in his home and pray with him and for him. He was always ready to help his neighbors and friends when in times of trouble and sorrow. He passed away at his home two miles north of Prospect where he had lived with his devoted family for 46 years, on April 7, 1950, age 81 years, 8 months. He had been a sufferer for 8 years and had been bedfast since last October. All that loving hands could do was done.
Preceding him in death were his father, mother, four sisters and one brother. Besides the above mentioned wife and children, he leaves one sister, Fannie Abel of Evansville, 5 grandchildren, Richard, Claver and David Abel, Glenn Jr. and Sallie Jacobs; one great grandchild, Richard Gene Abel Jr.; two nephews, Paul Abel of West Baden and Stanley Abel of Chicago, Ill.; along with a host of relatives and friends. To the family I would say let not your heart be troubled. We know a vacant chair will be there, but God does all things best.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank all our friends and neighbors for their kindness during the sickness and death of our dear husband and father, We especially want to thank Rev. Carnet Lewis for his consoling words and the singers, pall bearers, Mr. and Mrs. Ritter and Mrs. Gerald Ritter for their efficient service. Mrs. Ora Abel and Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

BROWN, Freeman, Springs Valley Herald (April 13, 1950) Death Notice
Freeman Brown, 57, who operated an electrical shop here several years ago passed away at his home in Chicago Thursday. He had been in poor health for some time, but was not thought to be so serious. About a week before his death he had visited his mother, Mrs. Ida Richardson of this city.
He was president of the Barlett Reality Company in Chicago and had made many close friends during his residence there.
Funeral service was held at Palos Heights in Chicago Monday morning and interment took place at Scottsburg, Ind. in the afternoon.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ed Hennigan of Louisville; his mother, Mrs. Ida Richardson of French Lick; two sisters, Mrs. Teller Fisher of Trenton, New Jersey and Mrs. Cora Morgan of Payette, Idaho; and one granddaughter. Submitted byTom Agan.

PHILLIPS, Henderson, Springs Valley Herald (April 13, 1950) Death Notice
Henderson Phillips, 70, of Indianapolis, who was visiting his sistern, Mrs. Robert Henderson Spoonmore was taken to the Washington hospital Tuesday where he died within a few hours.
Rev. Urshan of Indianapolis conducted the funeral services at Ritter's Funeral Parlors Thursday at 2 o'clock. Burial was in the Emmons Ridge cemetery.
He is survived by the wife, one son, Delbert Phillips, a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Wininger, two sisters, one brother and eight grandchildren.
He had lived in Indianapolis about six years where he was a guard at one of the city schools. Submitted by Tom Agan.

CARNES, Nathan Asberry, Springs Valley Herald (April 13, 1950) Death Notice
Nathan A. Carnes, 77, passed away at his home in the Highland Chapel neighborhood Friday, following a long illness of tuberculosis.
He was a member of the Red Quarry Christian Church.
Funeral services were held at Ames Chapel Sunday afternoon with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
He is survived by the wife, Eliza, seven daughters, four sons, six step children, twenty-five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and nine step grandchildren.

Springs Valley Herald (April 20, 1950) Obituary
Nathan Asberry Carnes, son of John and Julie Ann Clements Carnes, was born near French Lick October 12, 1873, departed this life April 7, 1950 at the age of 76 years, 5 months and 23 days.
On July 3, 1894 he was united in marriage to Cora Ann Breeden. To this union were born eleven children: Bertha of West Baden Springs; Arthur Annice and Ann of Orleans; Lettie, Ida, Mildred and Clarence of Indianapolis; Vernice of Noblesvile; William of New Orleans, Louisiana; and Leland of Dayton, Ohio; all of whom survive and mourn his loss.
Twenty five grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren survive.
He was preceded in death by the wife and mother who died April 12, 1937.
Of his four brothers and two sisters, one sister , Mary Emmons of French Lick, survives.
On September 23, he was married to Eliza Moore Campbell, who he leaves with six step children: Emory and Roy of French Lick, Lora Bell of Shoals, Vessie of Chicago, Rex of Indianapolis and Junior of Washington, DC and nine step grandchildren.
Nathan Asberry Carnes, Asberry as he was familiarly called, lived almost his entire life in and about Orange County.
At an early age he was baptized and became affiliated with the Old Red Quarry Christian Church.
He made many friends in the communities in which he lived and will be missed by all who knew him. Submitted by Tom Agan.

CAMPBELL, Sherman, Springs Valley Herald (April 20, 1950) Death Notice
Sherman Campbell, 83, died at his home in West Baden Thursday night. He had been in failing health for some time.
Funeral service was held Saturday afternoon in Ritter's Funeral Parlor by Rev. Lewis. Burial took place in Ames Cemetery.
He leaves the wife, Emma, and one son Leo. Submitted by Tom Agan.

WATTS, Mettie, Springs Valley Herald (April 20, 1950) Death Notice
Mettie Watts, approximately 89 years of age, died Saturday morning at the County Home in Paoli.
Funeral service was held Monday morning in Ritter's Funeral Home by Rev. Lewis. Burial took place in the Mt. Lebanon cemetery. Submitted byTom Agan.

TILLERY, Clyde E., Springs Valley Herald (April 27, 1950) Death Notice
Clyde Tillery, 38, died in a Chicago hospital Sunday, where he had been a patient the past eight days. The Tillery family formerly lived in this community.
the body was brought to Schmutzler's Funeral Home Tuesday night. Funeral service was conducted at Patoka by Bro. Wm. Hancock Wednesday afternoon. Burial was in the nearby cemetery.
He is survived by the wife, Olive, one daughter, Sharon, both of Chicago; mother, Mrs. Lettie Love of French Lick; two brothers, Herschel of Indianapolis and Orville of English; three sisters, Gold Carter of Illinois, May Gilliatt and Fay Kearby, both of French Lick.

Springs Valley Herald (May 4, 1950) Obituary
We are again brought to face the truth of reality of the poets words and in the season when all earth is bursting into new life this Husband, Father, Son, Brother and Friend enters into that eternal beyond where no seasons ever unfold.
Clyde E. Tillery, son of Rollie and Lettie Tillery was born in Orange County near Newton Stewart, October 13, 1911 and fell asleep April 28, 1950 at 1:14 p.m. at the age of 38 years, 6 months and 10 days, in the University Hospital in Chicago, Ill.
He was united in marriage to Olive Walls, October 12, 1935. To their happy union a daughter, Sharon lea, came to bless their home. He was a loving husband and devoted father, was a regular attendant of the Clearing Bible Church as long as his health permitted. He was a member of the Masonic Order of Ogden Park Lodge, No. 897, Chicago, Illinois, also a member of the American Legion Post of French Lick.
He leaves his wife, Olive, 6 year old daughter, Sharon Lea, mother, Mrs. Lettie Love, step-father, Ira Love, 2 brothers, Hershel and Orville Lee, 3 sisters, Goldie Carter, May Gilliatt, Fay Kirby plus a host of relatives and friends. Submitted byTom Agan.

WALLS, Thomas W., Springs Valley Herald (April 27, 1950) Death Notice
Thomas Walls, 44, of Oaklawn, Ill., died at his home from a heart ailment. He was born and reared in this neighborhood and moved to Oaklawn about 20 years ago.
The body will arrive Friday and will be at the home of Milar Walls, West Baden R-1, from Saturday morning until Sunday afternoon. Funeral will be at Patoka Church at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon.

Springs Valley Herald (May 4, 1950) Obituary
Today a son, brother and a companion has returned to the scenes of his childhood, to the vicinity of his birth and his growth to manhood, here to find the resting place which sooner or later we all must find - the rest which comes in the silent tomb.
The son, brother and companion, Thomas W. Walls, one of eight sons and four daughters born in to the home of Benjamin M. and Emma Morgan Walls on Greenfield Township of this Orange County, was born April 4, 1906 and grew to manhood here with the family on the farm going to Chicago about 1928. On September 2, 1930 he was united in marriage at English to Hazel Crawford, a native of Missouri and making their home in Chicago where he has been steadily employed and proving himself ever a worthy employee.
Here he enlisted in the U.S. Army, service November 29, 1943, becoming a PFC in rank, a member of Co. A, 735 Regiment, U.S. Army with 14 months overseas service and being the recipient of recognition from his superiors with a "Good Conduct"medal, a Victory medal, two European and African service medals, two overseas bars, three bronze Battle stars, and an honorable discharge, November 30, 1945.
Before and after his return from the service he was employed by the North Western Railroad Company for near eleven years, and where death came to him April 26, 1950, at the age of 44 years and 22 days.
Those surviving as his near of kin are the companion of 20 years, the aged father and his stepmother and seven brothers, viz: Elijah Walls of West Baden; and John, Luther, Floyd and Raymond, all of Chicago; four sisters, Mrs. Anna B. Trusty, Mrs. Bertha Notto and Mrs. Opal Blackwell, ass of Chicago; and Mrs. Carrie Andrews of Shoals, Ind.; two uncles, Jon Walls of Paoli and Jeffie Walls of English; and a host of other relatives and friends who join in our sorrow today.
Out of the vale of tears he joins his mother who passed away October 5, 1927.
Today we can follow no farther; and when we who mourn soon shall stand about the open gave, and there bid a tearful farewell to this loved one forever gone from our embrace, may we look anew to the life beyond the grave, with this memory of him ever in our mind.

CARD OF THANKS

We want to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during the death of our beloved son and brother. Mr. and Mrs. B, M, Walls and Children. Submitted byTom Agan.

STOLL, Lillie Grigsby, Springs Valley Herald (April 27, 1950) Death Notice
Mrs. Lillie Stoll, 75, passed away in a Chicago hospital Sunday morning at 11:30, where she had been taken a few weeks ago on accounty of a heart attack.
she was formerly a West Baden resident, working as telephone operator at the West Baden Springs Hotel before moving to Chicago about thirteen years ago. She was a charter member of the French Lick Eastern Star Lodge.
Funeral service and burial took place in Chicago Wednesday morning.
She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Esther Harvey of Chicago; six grandchildren, four great grandchildren; two brothers, Milton and George Pierce of West Baden and one sister, Mrs. Lottie Plummer of Champaign, Ill. Claude Pierce of this city is a nephew.
He son, Heber Grigsby preceded her in death June 3, 1949. Submitted by Tom Agan.

LASHBROOKS, Richard Enoch, Springs Valley Herald (April 27, 1950) Death Notice
R. E. Lashbrooks, age 93, passed away at the Clark Hospital in Paoli Tuesday morning after several weeks illness.
Mr. Lashbrooks was prominent in Republican circles and served as sheriff of Orange County from 1900-1904. He was also active in the Ames Chapel M. E. Church and widely known as a prominent farmer of this community.
A member of a family of ten children, all of whom lived past their 75th birthday. He is survived by the wife, who has been his companion for over 71 years; two sisters, Mrs. Hester Wininger of French Lick, Mrs. Susan Breeden of Moores Ridge neighborhood and one brother, James C. Lashbrooks on Rural Route 2; three daughters, Blanche at home, Mrs. Paul Lindley, Mrs. Wm. Armstrong, Paoli; and a son Ted Lashbrooks of Westfield.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at Ames Chapel Methodist Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Submitted by Tom Agan.