PARKS, Omar, Springs Valley Herald (August 3, 1950) Obituary
Omar R. Parks, son of Thomas A. Parks and Mary E. Gilliatt Parks, was born June 15, 1899 and passed away July 26, 1950 at the age of 51 years, 1 month and 11 days. His father and mother and brothers, Charley, Herman, Lawrence and John have preceded him in death.
Omar was born at Newton Stewart, Indiana and there grew to manhood.
He was married to Marie Denbo July 15, 1921 and to this union were born two daughters, Mrs. Jean McNamara and Mrs. Betty Lou Ferrell.
For many years he was a successful merchant and post master at Newton Stewart. Omar was good hearted and cheerful toward those who he knew. This friendliness together with his daily good deeds won for him many friends in this community.
After having sold his business he moved to Louisville, Kentucky, where he was employed the last years of his life.
He leaves the wife, Mrs. Marie Denbo Parks of Louisville, Ky.; two daughters, Mrs. Jean McNamara of Bloomington, In,; and Mrs. Betty Lou Ferrell of Louisville, Ky.; his aged mother, Mrs. Thomas Parks; three sisters, Mrs. Betty Painter, Mrs. Maude Lane and Mrs. Cora Tucker, all of French Lick; one brother, Mr. Nathan Parks of Phoenix, Arizona; and a small granddaughter, Suzie McNamara.

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We take this means of thanking all our good friends for all the many acts of kindness shown us in the death of Omar Parks and to Brother Parks, and Brother Wise for their consoling words, and Mr. Ritter for his wonderful service, and the singers for their beautiful songs and all those for the beautiful flowers. The Omar Parks Family, Mary Parks, Maude Parks and family, Nath Parks and Family, Bettie Painter and Family, Cora Tucker and Family. Submitted by Tom Agan.

GANO, Lamar W., Springs Valley Herald (August 10, 1950) Death Notice
Lamar W. Gano, 55, died in the French Lick Springs Hotel Friday.
He was a salesman manager for the Pluto water and came here on business.
The body was prepared for burial by Ritter & Son and shipped to New York City for funeral service and burial.
He leaves a wife and two sons. Submitted by Tom Agan.

PITCHER, James Everett, Springs Valley Herald (August 10, 1950) Death Notice
James Everett Pitcher, 55, died Monday morning in the St. Anthony Hospital in Louisville, where he had been a patient the past few weeks due to injuries received in a car wreck.
Funeral service was held at Mt. Lebanon Wednesday afternoon followed by burial in the nearby cemetery.
He leaves the wife, Hattie, three daughters, Mrs. John Sanders, Mrs. Amos Smith and Mr. Thomas Seybold, Jr.; two brothers, John and Terrell of French Lick; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Carr of Indianapolis; Mrs. Jennie Wininger of French Lick and Mrs. Stella Bucitti of Cincinnati, Ohio, and five grandchildren.

Springs Valley Herald (August 17, 1950) Obituary
James Everett Pitcher, the third child in a family of seven children, was born to Edward and Nevada Pitcher, October 20, 1894 near French Lick, and passed away at St. Anthony Hospital, Louisville, Ky., August 7, 1950, age 55 years, 9 months and 18 days.
He was united in marriage, June 11, 1915 to Hattie May Freeman, and to this union one son and three daughters were born.
He leaves to mourn their loss the wife and three children, Pauline Sanders and Alta Smith, both of West Baden and Margie Seybold, Detroit, Mich.; Carl having passed away, Dec. 24, 1920, at the age of two. He heaves the three sons-in-law, John Sanders, Amos Smith and Thomas Seybold, Jr., and five grandchildren, to whom he was especially devoted. He leaves three sisters and two brothers, Jennie Wininger, John and Terrell, French Lick, Clara Carr, Indianapolis, and Stella Buccitti, Cincinnati, Ohio, also a host of other relatives and friends of whom he had many. His father, mother, and one brother, Winslow, preceded him in death.
Everett spent his entire life in and near French Lick where he labored mainly for the French Lick Hotel Company. In this community he has found many friends and neighbors who have proven true during his prolonged illness following his injury, June 3rd.
Dugar, as he was known by many, has answered the final summon. All available medical care, and tender nursing by loved ones could not stay the hand of death.

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We wish to express our sincere appreciation to all the many friends who shared with us the sorrow and showed sympathy through their many acts of kindness during the illness and in the death of our dear one. The Family Submitted byTom Agan.

UNDERHILL, Martin, Springs Valley Herald (August 10, 1950) Death Notice
Martin Underhill, 78, died Monday morning at his home here after a long illness.
Funeral service was held at the Schmutzler Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon. Burial took place in the Mt. Lebanon cemetery.
He is survived by ten children.

Springs Valley Herald (August 17, 1950) Obituary
Martin Underhill, son of Robert and Cinthy Underhill, died at his home in French Lick, August 7th, 1950, at the age of 78 years. He spent most of his life in and around French Lick. He was first married to Minnie Wallets. To this union were born five children, four sons, Robert, Albert, Elsworth of French Lick, and Orville of Terre Haute. One daughter, Hazel Collins, also of Terre Haute. In 1920 he was united in marriage to Rosie Phillips. To this union were born 7 children. Five sons and two daughters, 2 precedes him in death.
He leaves to mourn his loss, Chester and Floyd and Harold and Linda at home and Kenneth of Connersville, 2 step daughters, Verna at home and Donna of Greensburg, Ind., He leaves 2 brothers, pat, who lived with him until his death and Lewis of Paoli, Ind. Two sister, Bell of Louisville, Ky., and Nancy Ellen of Sulphur, Ind.
For many years he was employed at the French Lick Springs Hotel where he had made many friends. He leaves twenty four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

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We want to thank those who sent flowers and ones who furnished cars, Rev. Barber, and the singers, also Dr. Keseric and Dr. Sugarman for their kindness and also Mr. and Mrs. Ben Schmutzler for their kindness, Mrs. Mary Denny for prayer she had with our Loving Daddy. The Children. Submitted byTom Agan.

WITTEN, Nancy A., Springs Valley Herald (August 17, 1950) Death Notice
Mrs. Nancy A. Witten, 66, passed away at the Stork Hospital in Huntingburg, Ind. Sunday.
Rev. Robert Secrist conducted the funeral service in the Cuzco Christian Church Tuesday afternoon. Burial too place in the nearby cemetery.
She is survived by the husband, John Witten, two sisters, Mrs. Lavina Rava and Mrs. Carry O. Larson, both of Cuzco and one brother, J. E. Sutton of St. Louis, Mo.

Springs Valley Herald (August 24, 1950) Obituary
Nancy Ann Witten, daughter of Liza and Angley Sutton, was born September 6, 1883 at Cuzco. she passed away at 4:15 a.m. Sunday August 13, 1950, at Huntingburg, Ind. Age 66 years, 11 months and 7 days.
She was united in marriage to Mr. John Witten, May 29, 1920. To this union was born one child, a son, Ruben Eugene. He died in infancy.
Nancy accepted her Lord during her youth and united with the Cuzco Methodist Church. She later moved her membership to the Christian Church of which she was a member at the time of her passing.
She was a good wife and neighbor, always willing to do all that her strength and health would permit. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Larson of Cuzco and Mrs. Levina Rave of Cuzco, one brother, Mr. J. E. Sutton of St. Louis, Missouri, many relatives and a host of friends. Submitted byTom Agan.

D'HAENE, Ormund P., S.J., Springs Valley Herald (August 17, 1950) Death Notice
Last Monday Father Ormund P. D'Haene, S. J., died after a long illness at St. Joesph's Infirmary, Louisville, at the age of 66. He was a member of the Society of Jesus for the past forty-six years.
After four years of preparatory studies at Florissant, Mo., Father D'Haene began his philosophical courses at St. Louis University, where he also completed his theological studies prior to his ordination to the priesthood.
Father D'Haene was a native of Detroit, where he spent twenty years at the University teaching philosophy and guiding students in both secular and religious matters. He was also interested and active in hospital work in Detroit.
Father D'Haene joined the faculty of West Baden College over a year ago, but was soon relieved of teaching duties because of ill health.
After a requiem Mass on Thursday morning at nine o'clock, Father D'Haene was buried in the cemetery at the college. Submitted byTom Agan.

DRAKE, John F., Springs Valley Herald (August 24, 1950) Death Notice
James F. Drake, 82, died Saturday at his home near Cane Creek.
Funeral service was held Monday afternoon at Cane Creek with Rev. Eishoff officiating. Burial took place in the church cemetery.
He leaves the wife, Catherine Drake, four sons, Franklin Drake of Norris City, Ill., Clarence Drake of Dubois, Harry Drake of Birdseye and Ralph Drake of Evansville; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Wiles of Sullivan, Mo., Mrs. Esther Johnson of East St. Louis, Ill.; one sister, Mrs. Cora Grant of Birdseye and one brother, Jeff Drake of Florida.

Springs Valley Herald (August 31, 1950) Obituary
James Franklin Drake, son of William and Eliza Drake was born September 15, 1867, being 82 years, 11 months and 4 days of age at the time of his departure on August 19, 1950.
He attended the country schools of the Cane Creek community.
At the age of 23 he was married to Susan Catherine Potts, daughter of Susan and Arms T. Potts of the Hickory Grove community.
To this union was born three daughters and four sons, one daughter, Dessie, having preceded him in death.
His life work was that of carpentry in which he was an excellent workman having retired some few years ago.
In the year of 1939 on November 12, he was united with the Christian Church of Cuzco to which he faithfully clung.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, two daughters, Clara Wiles of Sullivan, Mo., and Esther Johnston of East St. Louis, four sons, Frank of Norris City, Ill., Clarence of Cuzco, harry of Birdseye and Ralph of Evansville, 18 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Julius Grant of Birdseye, one brother, Jeff of Florida, and a host of other relatives and friends.

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The family extends heart felt thanks to all who have offered assistance and sympathy, also to the minister for his kind words of condolence in the hour of their bereavement. Submitted byTom Agan.

POPE, George, Springs Valley Herald (August 31, 1950) Death Notice
George Pope, age 60, died at his home here early this morning, Thursday, after a long illness.
He was a member of the American Legion, the local Masonic Lodge and had been active in Republican politics in Orange County, where he served one term as sheriff. He was also a former member of the French Lick school board.
He traveled for several years as yardman with the train crew of the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus and was later engaged in the Road Oil business.
Survivors are: the widow, Mrs. Cornelia Pope; two daughters, Mrs. E. R. Apple, Indianapolis ad Mrs. Welles Meyer, Louisville; two sisters, Mrs. E. E. Dickison, Indianapolis and Mrs. George M. Dunn of St. Petersburg, Florida, and two brothers, Frank of West Baden Springs and Banks of Detroit.
The body will lay in state at Ritter's Funeral Home until Saturday noon when it will lay in state at the Methodist Church from 12 to 2, where funeral services will be in charge of Rev. Thomas G. Scott. Burial will be in Ames Cemetery. Submitted byTom Agan.

CAMPBELL, Willard, Springs Valley Herald (August 31, 1950) Death Notice
Willard Campbell, 88, passed away Saturday night at his home near French Lick after a long illness. Mr. Campbell was born in Greenville, Indiana; moving to French Lick when a young man. He was engaged in farming all of his life in this vicinity and at times had other business interest, becoming widely known and respected as a stock buyer. He also operated a saw mill and dealt in lumber and logs.
Funeral service was conducted in the First Christian Church Tuesday afternoon by Dr. G. W. Wise assisted by Rev. J. W. Byrum, former U. B. minister here. Burial took place in the Ames Chapel cemetery.
He is survived by the invalid wife, one daughter, Mrs. Blanche Robbins of Hardinsburg, four sons, Elmer and Arthur of Indianapolis and Everett and Amos of French Lick.

Springs Valley Herald (September 14, 1950) Obituary
This is our prayer in the hearts and minds of many of your many friends who are here today to honor your father, Willard Campbell, who was born June 1, 1862 near Greenville, Indiana. At a very early age he had the misfortune of losing his mother. When he was a young man he moved to French Lick, where he spent the remainder of his life.
On April 16, 1885 he was married to Miss Anna M. Nichols and this marriage was blessed by the birth of four sons and one daughter. Together Mr. and Mrs. Campbell have made a home that has been so enjoyed by these children, grandchildren, neighbors and friends. Since he was a dealer in live stock, his work took him from home and his circle of friends widened through the years.
In early life he became a member of the Methodist Church at French Lick and during his long illness the visits, prayers and songs of ministers and friends have meant so much to him. His chief concern has been not of himself, but of his companion of more than sixty five years.
Mr. Campbell has been most patient in his long illness and the end came peaceably and quietly as his faithful, loyal sons and daughter stood by his bed. His spirit slipped to Him who gave it on August 26, 1950, thus ending a fruitful and useful life of eighty-eight years, two months and twenty six days.
Surviving are his wife, who has been an invalid for twenty years, a daughter, Mrs. Blanche Robbins of Hardinsburg, Indiana, sons, Elmer and Arthur of Indianapolis, Everett and Amos of French Lick, also eighteen grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters, friends and neighbors.

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We acknowledge with grateful appreciation the thoughtfulness and assistance of our many friends and relatives during the illness and death of husband and father. We wish further to extend our thanks to the minister, singers, pall bearers, flower girls and the undertaker, as well as those who made it possible the many beautiful floral tributes. Mrs. Willard Campbell and Children. Submitted byTom Agan.

HARRISON, Charles, Springs Valley Herald (August 31, 1950) Death Notice
Charles Harrison, a retired Paoli mail carrier, age 92, died Thursday, August 24th, at the home of his son, William Harrison, in Mitchell. In 1903 he became one of the first rural mail carriers from the Paoli Post office, retiring by reason of age from the service in 1926. He was a member of the Paoli Methodist Church, and held office as a trustee until his death.
Funeral service was held in the Paoli Methodist Church Saturday, with burial in the Paoli cemetery.
He is survived by three sons, John of French Lick, William of Mitchell, Walter of Shelbyville, one daughter, Mrs. Mary Wilson of Frankfort, 14 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.

Springs Valley Herald (August 31, 1950)
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We wish to express our sincere appreciation to all the many friends who shared with us the sorrow and showed sympathy through their many acts of kindness during the illness and death of our dear one. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wilson Submitted byTom Agan.

ELLIS, John Scott, Springs Valley Herald (August 31, 1950) Death Notice
John Scott Ellis, 46, died Friday night at his home in Cuzco from results of a motorcycle accident.
Funeral service was held in the Cuzco Christian Church by Rev. Eishoff. Burial took place in the nearby cemetery.
He is survived by one son, Gary of Bloomington, Ind.; mother, Mrs. E. E. Ellis of Cuzco; seven sisters, Mrs. Herschel Kerns of Cuzco, Mrs. Emmett Owen, Mrs. Ruel Steele and Mrs. Marshall Miller, all three of Bedford, Ind., Mrs. Pauline Padgett of Paoli, Ind. and Mrs. Rector Callis of Sellersburg, Ind., and one brother, Gene Ellis of Cuzco. Submitted byTom Agan.

BROTHERS, James, Springs Valley Herald (September 7, 1950) Death Notice
James Brothers, 58, died Saturday night at his home in Northwest township following a long illness.
Funeral service was held at the Lady of the Springs Catholic church Tuesday morning. Burial took place in the Bonds cemetery.
He is survived by the wife, two sons, two daughters and one brother. Submitted by Tom Agan.

ANDERSON, Anna, Springs Valley Herald (September 7, 1950) Death Notice
Mrs. Anna Anderson, 68, of Cuzco died Wednesday at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Kermit Williamson, in Bloomington, Ind. where she had been ill for some time.
Funeral services will be held at the Cane Creek Church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. C. W. Parks. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.
She is survived by ten children: Delbert Kellams of Floyd Knobs, Ind., Mrs. John Wolfington of West Baden, Gilbert Weaver of Cuzco, Mrs. Hattie Collins of Cuzco, Rufus Weaver of Cuzco, Mrs. Ralph Nonte of Cuzco, Mrs. Kermit Williamson of Bloomington, Mrs. Grace Bushert of Bloomington and Perry Anderson of Crane.

Springs Valley Herald (October 12, 1950) Obituary
Anna G. Anderson, daughter of John and Nancy Davis, was born at Birdseye, Indiana on August 12, 1882 and departed this life at Bloomington, Indiana on September 5, 1950 at the age of 68 years and 25 days.
She was the mother of eleven children, two of whom, Wallace and Glennis Ray Weaver, preceded her in death. The following children survive: Mrs. John Wolfington of West Baden, Delbert Kellams of New Albany, Gilbert Weaver, Mrs. Elliott Collins, Rufus Weaver and Mrs. Ralph Nontee, all of Cuzco, Mrs. Ralph Bushert and Mrs. Kermit Williamson of Bloomington and Perry Anderson of Crane, Indiana. Twenty grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends join the children in mourning her passing.
For many years she has been a member of the Christian Church at Cane Creek and attended church there and at Cuzco at every opportunity. She was a devoted mother to her family and a good neighbor in the community, where she will be missed by all. Submitted byTom Agan.

ALLEN, William, Springs Valley Herald (September 7, 1950) Death Notice
Billy Allen, age about 65, died this morning at the Clark Hospital where he had been taken after neighbors had found him unconscious at his home near Newton Stewart.
He was discovered this morning about 6 a.m. by a neighbor boy who spread the alarm which brought Schmutzler's ambulance to the scene. He had apparently been badly beaten about the face leaving a deep gash in his left cheek and numerous other bruises which had caused his face to swell, almost closing one eye. He was lying on his back on the floor of his bedroom near a small chest which he is reported to have kept under the bed. Blood was smeared on the floor and some on the bed and outside the door where he was accustomed to sit there was blood on and about an orange crate. There were signs of a scuffle there and inside where chairs were overturned. Signs indicated that he had either crawled or been dragged into the house where he was found.
Although there is every indication of some sort of foul play, there has not been time to secure the coroner's verdict as we go to press.
His brother, Tom Allen, who lives in the Newton Stewart neighborhood accompanied him to the hospital. Submitted by Tom Agan.

LASHBROOKS, James Clinton, Springs Valley Herald (September 21, 1950) Death Notice
James C. Lashbrooks, 86, died Sunday afternoon at his home in the Moores Ridge neighborhood following a long illness.
Rev. James Dixon conducted the funeral service at Moores Ridge Wednesday, where he was a member. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
He leave the wife, two daughters, Mrs. Ella Breeden and Mrs. Pauline Breeden, both of the Moores Ridge vicinity, and one step son, Earl Lashbrooks.

Springs Valley Herald (September 28, 1950) Obituary
James Clinton Lashbrooks, son of Hiram and Priscilla Kearby Lashbrooks. was born in Orange County in this locality, October 16, 1863, and spent his entire life in this community. He was the youngest son of a family of ten children, all of whom lived to be a ripe old age. Two the this family, Mrs. Esther Wininger and Mrs. Susan Breeden. survive him.
On the fall of 1883 he was united in marriage to Luiza Jane Luttrell. four children were born to them, two of whom have preceded him in death; a daughter, Edith, died in infancy and a son, Clinton, died in 1936.
On September 21, 1941 he was united in marriage to Minnie Lashbrooks, whom he had known since his early youth.
On Sunday afternoon, September 17, 1950 he quietly passed away. He is survived by his widow, Minnie Lashbrooks and two daughters, Mrs. Ella Breeden and Mrs. Louis Breeden and a stepson, Earl D. Lashbrooks of Indianapolis, and four step grandchildren, 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
His entire life is characterized by an endless amount of patience, and a sincere christian love for his fellowmen and his church. With his great patience he met life's disappointments and its joys. He found an excuse for a man who had wronged him, and he found an excuse for the person for whom no one else could find an excuse. In the discipline of his children it was his patience in not scolding for the "forgotten task" which made them more keenly aware of their shortcomings and therefore the more careful next time. The needs and wishes of his neighbors were paramount to his own work. His plow was often left in the field while he aided some one else. His love of people was so great that he wanted to be surrounded by them. Sunday morning he would attend church, then he delighted in persuading as many people as possible to accompany him home. When this church was yet in the "dream stage" he was a trustee, and no one knows the time and money he spent in its construction and maintenance. many times he stretched the available funds himself. He loved to attend church services and was active up to the last few months in his attendance.
In his dealings with others his fairness was of the caliber which refused $10 for a haystack which he thought was worth $7.
With advancing age he never lost the youthful outlook, his enjoyment of younger people and children remained outstanding. His admonition was "Teach them to be good." One of his last concerns was for the care of his widow and with the clear perception that he was leaving this world he asked God to bless the little grandchildren whom he loved so dearly.
So ends a life which will be unforgetable in this community as long as this church shall stand.

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We wish to express our sincere thanks to each and everyone for the sympathy shown us in our bereavement. Minnie Lashbrooks and son, Mrs. Louis Breeden and Family, Ella Breeden and sons. Submitted byTom Agan.

LASHBROOKS, Ezra, Springs Valley Herald (October 5, 1950) Death Notice
Ezra Lashbrooks, 66, of Indianapolis died Sunday morning in the Grand Hotel from a heart attack while visiting here. He was formerly from this city.
Funeral services were held at Moores Ridge Tuesday afternoon by Elder Hancock followed with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
He is survived by one son, Early Lashbrooks of Indianapolis, one sister, Mrs. Cora Clements of Cuzco and one brother, Ed of Olney, Ill. Submitted byTom Agan.

CLAIBORNE, Ella Mae, Springs Valley Herald (October 5, 1950) Death Notice
Mrs Ella Mae Claiborne, 76, passed away at a nursing home in Indianapolis Monday morning October 2nd. Mrs. Claiborne formerly lived in French Lick.
The body was accompanied here Wednesday and funeral service was held in the Ritter Funeral Parlor with Dr. Wise officiating. Burial took place in the Scarlet Ridge cemetery.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Wana Hummel of Cuba, and Mrs. Willa Henning of Indianapolis; one son, Robert Claiborne of Miami, Florida; four brothers and three sisters, Submitted byTom Agan.

EICHER, Joseph, Springs Valley Herald (October 12, 1950) Death Notice
Joe Eicher, 80, was found in bed dead early Saturday morning. He had been in failing health for the past few weeks, but was not thought to be so serious.
Funeral services were held in Schmutzler's Funeral Home Monday afternoon with Rev. Thomas G. Scott officiating. Burial took place in the Cuzco cemetery.
He is survived by the wife, Bertha Eicher, five children, Clarence, Mrs. Jamie Hodson of Indianapolis; Ray of Bedford, Ind.; Mrs. Ray Gasaway of Paoli and Mrs. Mary R. Wicker of Youngstown, Ohio.

Springs Valley Herald (October 19, 1950) Obituary
Joe Eicher, son of Mary and Lawrence Eicher, was born in Germany, February 4, 1870. At the early age of four, he came to this country with his parents, brothers and sisters. The family came to Cuzco, Indiana, where he grew up and lived many years of his life. He is the last member of the family of six children.
In 1894 he was married to Ida Ellis and to this happy union were born five children, Mrs. Jamie Hodson of Indianapolis, Mrs. Bernice Gasaway of Paoli, Clarence of Indianapolis and Ray of Bedford and Mrs. Mary Ruth Zwicker of Youngstown, Ohio.
The family circle was broken when the mother was called to her reward in 1911. Bereft of his companion, he did an excellent job of caring for the five children and keeping the home. After the mother's death he moved to Danville, Indiana, where he lived a few years.
In 1913 he was married to Hester Thompson. They resided for many years on his farm near Orleans, Indiana. Death again entered the home when she died in 1943.
In 1946 he was united in marriage to Bertha Reed and has spent the past four years in this home in French Lick.
Joe Eicher was a man with an unusual sense of humor, who brought cheer wherever he went. He enjoyed the simple things of life. He loved his family, home, neighbors and friends. His friends are numbered by his acquaintances. When need, sorrow or suffering was near him, Joe was indeed the friend in need. Out of such common place lives as his, God makes up the beautiful whole of his kingdom.
Very recently a friend was talking to him about spiritual life and his short, frank way he said, "It's all right with me now. I am ready to go." He had made his peace with his Maker and was ready to go to his Eternal Home.
On October 7, 1950 he slipped away, like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams. He leaves to mourn his passing this faithful companion, the five children, thirteen grandchildren, five great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of neighbors and friends.

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We wish to express out heartfelt thanks and appreciation to our relatives, friends and neighbors for their kindness, sympathy and floral offerings extended to us at the passing of our beloved husband and father, Joe Eicher. We especially wish to thank Rev. Scott, those who furnished music and the Schmutzler Funeral Home. Wife and Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

FLICK, Jessie Rudolph, Springs Valley Herald (October 12, 1950) Death Notice
Rudolph Flick, 39, died Sunday morning in the Billings Hospital in Indianapolis where he had been a patient since in August.
Funeral service was held at Cane Creek Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Robert Secrist followed with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by two daughters, Patricia Ruth and Loretta, and a son, Donald Rudolph, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Flick of Norton.

Springs Valley Herald (October 26, 1950) Obituary
Jessie Rudolph Flick, son of Stella and Henry Flick, was born in Orange County, Indiana on August 15, 1911. He departed this life on October 8, 1950 at Indianapolis, Indiana at the age of 39 years, 1 month and 22 days.
The majority of his childhood was spent in Orange County and the Cane Creek community. In the summer of 1927 he accepted Christ and was baptized, placing his membership with the Cane Creek Church of which he was a member at the time of his passing.
On June 15, 1933 he was united in marriage to Barbara Smith. To this union were born three children, Patricia, Loretta and Donald Rudolph.
He served in the United States Navy during a portion of World War II.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his ex-wife and three children, his mother and father of Norton, Ind., two sisters, Mrs. Paul Luttrell and Mrs. Fredrick Wright both of Muncie, five brothers, Rufus, Warren, Claude and Roy, also of Muncie, and Ray who is stationed in Alaska with the armed forces, many relatives and a host of friends.

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We wish to express our appreciation to our friends and neighbors and Rev. Secrist, the singers, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Schmutzler, Walter W. Benson Post American Legion, and all who helped in any way during the illness and death of our son, Jessie R. Flick. Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Flick and Family, and the Children. Submitted byTom Agan.

RYAN, Samuel, Jr., Springs Valley Herald (October 19, 1950) Death Notice
Sam Ryan, Jr., 32, of Indianapolis, Ind. passed away early this morning (Thursday) at the Hamilton County Hospital at Noblesville, Ind. from burns he received in an accident on Monday afternoon.
He was testing electrical connections at the new Public Service Co. power generating plant at Noblesville when the accident occurred. The exact cause has not been determined, but witnesses stated that current from a high tension wire jumped to the test instrument he was handling causing severe flash burns on his hands and upper part of his body. Three other workers were also burned, one seriously.
He was rushed to the hospital and placed under constant medical care. Attending physicians had expressed hope of pulling him through to recovery until after affects of shock set in last Tuesday night. Sam developed a high fever yesterday as delayed shock began to affect his nervous system and he passed away around four o'clock this morning.
The body will be brought to the Ritter Funeral Home here this afternoon. Arrangements have not been completed at this time.
He was the son of late Mr. and Mrs. Sam Ryan, Sr., of French Lick, both of whom preceded him in death this year. He moved to Indianapolis about two years before the start of World War II and then enlisted in th Sea Bees, a branch of the Navy, serving over three years, two of them overseas. He was a member of the local American Legion Post and the 40 & *, and was also a member of the Indianapolis local of the Electrical Workers Union.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen, two sons, Sammy and Tommy, one brother, five sisters and a grandmother. Submitted by Tom Agan.

HOPPER, Thomas A., Springs Valley Herald (October 19, 1950) Death Notice
Thomas A. Hopper was fatally burned Friday afternoon about 1 o'clock attempting to burn out a clogged up flue at Brownies Central Service Station.
In order to get to the cleanout of the flue it was necessary to climb over the blower box and under a cold air duct which made the quarters rather cramped. When Hopper threw a rag soaked with what was thought to be kerosene into the cleanout of the flue an explosion occurred, which set his clothing on fire, in the excitement the can of kerosene was overturned and spilled on Hopper, adding to the furious flames.
Efforts to get him out were unsuccessful as rescuers were unable to pull him over the blower and pipes. However while rescuers were getting fire extinquishers Hopper succeeded in getting out, but in the approximately three minutes he had been in the blow torch like flames most of his hair and clothing were burnt from him.
He was rushed to the Clark Hospital in Paoli, accompanied by Father Koch, a close friend of the boys at the station, who remained with him until he died about 9 o'clock Friday evening. Also with Hopper at the hospital was Rev. Gohiler of the Paoli Nazarene church.
Funeral services were held at the United Brethren Church Sunday afternoon with Rev. Gohiler and Rev. D. L. Scull, local pastor officiating. Burial was made in the Mt. Lebanon cemetery.
Mr. Hopper is survived by the wife, Pearl, five children, Leon, Donald, Ronnie, Janice and Barbara, his father, Art Hopper, and two brothers, Eddie and Obie, and five sisters.

Springs Valley Herald (October 26, 1950) Obituary
Thomas A. Hopper, son of B. A. Hopper and Mary Dorsett Hopper, was born May 27, 1913 and met with an awful tragedy that brought his life to a close, October 13, 1950.
He was 37 years, 4 months and 16 days old.
Tommy was always jolly, patient and kind, very devoted to his family, kind and good to his neighbors, relatives and many friends, always willing to lend a helping hand and bear the burdens of others.
August 6, 1931 he was united in marriage to Pearl Hobson and together they walked hand in hand through sunshine and shadows.
The Lord blessed their home with five children, three sons, Leon, Donald and Ronnie, two girls, Janice and Brenda. All are left to daddy mourn the absence of a loving daddy.
In his great suffering he spoke words of love and comfort to his heart broken wife, who is also left to mourn his loss.
In early life Tommy had felt the Love of Jesus and when tragedy come he began to have a talk with the Lord, tears of repentance running down his parched temples, that God above saw, and he himself shall wipe away our tears, and has said whosoever will may come and take of the waters of life freely, our blessed Lord also said him that cometh to me, I will in no wise cast out, therefore we have a right to believe Tommy had an abundant entrance into the Glory world, where we shall then see face to face, and the things that are hard to bear we will understand them better over there.
Although in pain and suffering, he showed great love and concern for his dear wife and children, until he slipped away on the arms of one who doeth all things well.
Everything was done to help in the hour of need, but nevertheless the one who giveth and taketh away said in is finished, and our dear Tommy was gone leaving an empty place in our hearts and the family circle that no one else but Tommy could fill.
Besides the heart broken wife and children, he leaves a daddy who was very near to him, two brothers, David Edward and Oba Hopper of Indianapolis, six sisters, Mrs. Perry Hooten, Mrs. Ruby Lawing and Mrs. Owen Hueston of West Baden, Mrs. William A. Barkley of Bloomington, Mrs. Ollis Quinn of French Lick, Mrs. Betty McCracken of Crane, his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Hobson of French Lick and a great number of other relatives and neighbors and friends who loved him and will sadly miss him.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our many thanks to all who helped in any way in the great loss of our dear husband and father, Thomas Hopper. Especially do we thank Rev. Goliher, Rev. Scull, Rev. Barber and Father Koch for their consoling words. To Mr. and Mrs. Ben Schmutzler, the singers, pall bearers, flower girls and all who furnished cars and to all who sent flowers. May God bless every one of you. Mrs. Pearl Hopper, Leon, Donald, Janice, Brenda, Ronnie. Submitted byTom Agan.