DENNY, May Wilson, Springs Valley Herald (December 12, 1935) Death Notice
Mrs. May Denny, 77, widow of James Denny passed away at her home here Saturday after a long illness of cancer.
Rev. Reed conducted the funeral services at the Holiness Church Monday. Burial was made in the Ames Chapel cemetery.
She is survived by nine children, namely: Mrs. Charles Springer, Mrs. Harry Case, Jesse, Ernest and Harley Denny, all of French Lick; Oscar Denny of Terre Haute, Ind.; Lee Denny of Detroit, Mich.; and Mrs. Harry Lennon of Atlanta, Ga.

Springs Valley Herald (December 12, 1935) Obituary
May Wilson, daughter of John B. and Phoebe Wilson, was born in Harrison County, Ohio August 28, 1858 and departed this life December 7, 1935 at the age of 77 years, 3 months and 9 days.
She was united in marriage to James A. Denny and to this union were born twelve children: Jesse, Earnest, Harley, Mrs. Pearl Springer, Mrs. Myrtle Case, all of French Lick; Mrs. Nell Lennon of Atlanta, Georgia; Oscar of Terre Haute, Ind.; Lee of Detroit, Michigan and John of Green Bay, Wisc. She also leaves eleven grandchildren, two brothers, F. C. Wilson of Shoals and William V. Wilson of Coffeeville, Kan.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Reeves of Central City, Nebr. and Nora Wilson of Coffeeville, Kan.
The husband and three sons preceded her in death.
For years she had been a patient sufferer always looking unto the Lord for her strength and comfort.
Funeral services were conducted on Monday afternoon at the Pilgrim Holiness Church by Rev. Carl Reed, assisted by Rev. C. H. Ivy and Rev. F. T. Johnson. Burial was at Ames Chapel.

Springs Valley Herald (December 17, 1935) Obituary
May Wilson, daughter of John B. and Phoebe Wilson, was born in Harrison County, Ohio August 28, 1858 and departed this life December 7, 1935 at the age of 77 years, 3 months and 9 days.
She was united in marriage to James A. Denny and to this union were born twelve children: Jesse, Earnest, Harley, Mrs. Pearl Springer, Mrs. Myrtle Case, all of French Lick; Mrs. Nell Lennon of Atlanta, Georgia; Oscar of Terre Haute, Ind.; Lee of Detroit, Michigan and John of Green Bay, Wisc. She also leaves eleven grandchildren, two brothers, F. C. Wilson of Shoals and William V. Wilson of Coffeeville, Kan.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Reeves of Central City, Nebr. and Nora Wilson of Coffeeville, Kan. The husband and three sons preceded her in death.
She united in the M. E. Church early in life, remaining a consistent Christian until death, always found ready and willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. She was a kind and loving mother, a good neighbor and to know her was to love her. Although a long sufferer, she bore it patiently, manifesting her faith in God until the end.

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We desire to extend our most sincere thanks to the friends and neighbors who so willingly did add that human kindness could do to help and comfort us during the sickness and death of our mother. The Denny Children. Submitted by Tom Agan.

WILLIAMS, Nathan, Springs Valley Herald (December 19, 1935) Death Notice
Nathan Williams passed away at his home here Friday after an illness of pneumonia at the age of 66 years.
Rev. C. H. Ivy conducted the funeral services at the United Brethren Church Sunday afternoon. Burial was made in the Mount Lebanon cemetery.
W. V. Ritter & Son directed the funeral.

Springs Valley Herald (December 19, 1935)
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We wish to acknowledge with sincere thanks the kind expression of your sympathy to those who sent flowers ad did other kind deeds. Mrs. Nathan Williams and Family.

Springs Valley Herald (December 26, 1935) Obitaury
Nathan Williams, son of Henry and Indiana Williams, was born in Northwest Township of Orange County, Indiana on the twenty-eight day of May, 1869 and died Dec. 13. 1935.
In early life he united with the M. E. Church at Scarlet Ridge near French Lick. On November 10, 1909 he was united in marriage to Minnie Morgan. To this union were born two children, Truman Williams of Shoals, Indiana and Opal Williams of French Lick, Ind. He was preceded in death by his wife who died on the 11th day of May 1913. On June 3, 1915 he was united in marriage to Ethel Morgan. To this union were born seven children, Mrs. Dorothy Brown, Doris, Melvin, Maxine and Francis, all of French Lick and Ruth Williams who died in the 18th day of February, 1927 at the age of 22 months. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Harold and Howard Brown of French Lick and Richard Williams of Shoals, Ind.
Nathan was one of the old school, raised to rugged honesty and hard work; to these precepts he rigidly adhered all his life.
funeral services were held n the United Brethren Church on Sunday afternoon by the pastor, Rev. C. H. Ivy. Interment was made in the Scarlet Ridge cemetery. Submitted byTom Agan.

WAYNICK, Daniel C., Springs Valley Herald (December 19, 1935) Obituary
Daniel C. Waynick, son of Joshua and Eleanor Waynick, was born September 24, 1855, died December 10, 1935, aged 80 years, two months and 16 days. He was the second child of a family of six, and an only son, four of whom preceded him in death, Barbara, Minnie, Belle, and Lou. He was united in marriage to Arrena Cook August 1879, who died in a few months after their marriage. He was married to Syrena Smith December 14, 1882. To this union five children were born.
He leaves to mourn their loss the wife, one daughter, Gladys Walters, four sons, Ottis, Claes, Nyman and Leo. One sister, Edna Lindley of Mitchell and several grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. He was converted at an early age and firmly believed in salvation by Grace.

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We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy in the bereavement of our dear father and husband, Daniel C. Waynick.
We thank Bro. Apple and Bro. Hancock for their words of comfort, and the choir for their good singing. Mr. Ellis and son for their help and our friends for the beautiful flowers. Mrs. Daniel C. Waynick, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Waynick, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Walters, Mr. and Mrs. Ottis Waynick, Mr. and Mrs. Claes Waynick, Mr. Nyman Waynick. Submitted byTom Agan.

PARKS, Daniel L., Springs Valley Herald (December 26, 1935) Death Notice
David L. Parks, 79, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Albert Livengood near here Friday after a long illness.
Funeral services were held at South Liberty Sunday afternoon by Dr. S. R. McAlpin. Burial was made in the church cemetery.
Schmutzler directed the funeral services. Submitted by Tom Agan.

LASHBROOKS, Eliza Jane, Springs Valley Herald (December 26, 1935) Death Notice
Mrs. Eliza Lashbrooks, 70, wife of James C. Lashbrooks, died last Thursday after an illness of pneumonia.
Funeral services were conducted at Moores Ridge Sunday morning by Rev. Crocket. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
W. V. Ritter & Son had charge of funeral arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (December 26, 1935) Obituary
There is a Reaper whose name is Death and with his sycle keen he reaps the bearded grain at a breath and the flowers that grow between. Once again the Reaper has been abroad in the land and taken a beloved relative, sister and friend.
Eliza Jane Luttrell Lashbrooks, one of a family of two children, was born to John and Susan Luttrell on April 27, 1865 and departed this life December 19, 1935 at the age of 70 years, 7 months and 22 days. Jane never knew a mother's love and care as death claimed her mother while she was yet a small child. Her father followed not many years after.
In her early years she dedicated her life to the service of her Master by uniting with the Christian Church at Cane Creek, Indiana at the age of 18 years, later becoming a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Moores Ridge of which church she remained a faithful and devout member until her death, ever taking great joy in worship in the Sunday School and Church. Many of her friends remember her last testimony in which she expressed a desire to meet them all in Heaven.
On September 20, 1883 she was united in marriage to James C. Lashbrooks. To this union were born four children, Ella, Clinton, Edith and Pauline, all living except Edith who died in infancy.
Jane had been in declining health for a number of years, but even in her suffering she always had a cheerful word and jest for her many friends. On Friday 13 she was stricken with pneumonia and in spite of all loving hands and medical science could do, she passed away December 19, 1935. Thus ended the earthly life of a beautiful Christian character.
Volumes could not tell of her many virtues. They are written on the hearts of her friends. Little children loved her, one of her little friends begging to be allowed to see her after her death said, "Mother, I love Jane." The loving tribute of a little child of which higher praise there is none. Hers was truly a rich full life. Rich in the love she bestowed on her family and friends, full of the many kind and gracious deeds she found to do. No one ever appealed to her for help in vain. Her home has been many times shelter and a refuge for the friendless and homeless. and those who have known her warm hospitality are legion.
She died as she live in faith believing, telling her daughter, Pauline, in her last illness, she was ready to go. She leaves to mourn an aged companion, two daughters, Mrs. Ella Breeden and Pauline Lashbrooks, a son, Clinton Lashbrooks, 7 grandchildren, James, Max and Rex Breeden, Jack, Eleanor, Mary Lou and Noel Lashbrooks, two step-grandchildren, Fern and Paul Apple, a daughter-in-law, Ruth Lashbrooks, and a son-in-law, C. H. Breeden, who she loved as her son.
We can not feel that she is lost to them or to us or that she is far, "Since near at need the angels are." We believe that somewhere in God's universe she is alive and well today, that she is loving her dear ones as tenderly as when she was here and we know she would not have them mourn.

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We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy in the bereavement of our dear mother and wife, Jane Luttrell Lashbrooks. The Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

COLLINS, Mabel Ritter, Springs Valley Herald (December 26, 1935) Death Notice
Mrs. Mabel Collins, 53, wife of L. H. Collins, passed away at her home on Summit Street early Saturday morning after a long illness throughout which she made a gallant fight for life.
Mrs. Collins had been confined to her home here since early summer following a series of serious operations at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. At frequent intervals of this illness her chances for recovery seemed hopeless, but each time a brace rally would encourage her family and friends to hope for ultimate recovery. She was unable to continue the losing battle however and death came quietly on the dearly hours of Dec. 21.
Mrs. Collins was a member of the Lost River Chapter D.A.R., the Woman's Study Club, and numerous other organizations. She was active in church and civic work, and prominent in the business life of French Lick., having operated for several years one of the leading stores in the Valley.
She is survived by her husband, three daughters, Billy of French Lick, Juanita of Connersville, and Mrs. Leon Kibler of Paoli; father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Ritter of this place; three brothers, W. O. Ritter, Charles H. Ritter of French Lick and Roy Ritter of Anderson, Ind.
Funeral services were conducted at the home Monday afternoon by Dr. F. R. Greer, with interment in Ames cemetery.
A nephew, Gerald Ritter, was in charge of funeral arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (January 2, 1936) Obituary
Mabel Ritter Collins quietly passed away in the early morning of December 21 after a lingering illness of many months. She was confined to her home since last June.
She underwent a serious operation one year ago last October at the Barnes Hospital in St. Louis and another in April.
Her chances for recovery were hopeless, but each time she made a brave rally her friends were encouraged to hope for her ultimate recovery, but she was unable to continue the losing battle. She bore her suffering patiently and with Christian fortitude without a murmur.
She made all arrangements for her funeral, even selecting the scripture and songs to be used.
Mabel was a member of the M. E. Church, having joined at the age of 14 in Kokomo, Ind. and lived a Christian life through all her joys and sorrows.
She was a member of the Lost River Chapter D.A.R., Woman's Study Club, Eastern Star, Foreign Missionary Society, Woman's Bible Class and also served as a member of the French Lick Library board for several years. She owned and operated the Collins Apparel Shop for fifteen years.
she leaves to mourn her loss her devoted husband, Lloyd H. Collins, three daughters, Juanita Collins, Genevieve Kibler and Billie Collins, father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Ritter, three brothers, Charles H. and William O. Ritter of French Lick and Dr. Roy E. Ritter of Anderson, Ind., besides a host of other relatives and friends for to know her was to love her.
Funeral services were conducted at the home Monday, December 23, by Dr. Frank Greer of Oakland City, former pastor at French Lick, assisted by Rev. Francis Johnson with interment at Ames Chapel. Her nephew, Gerald Ritter, had charge of the funeral arrangements. Submitted byTom Agan.

MOORE, Frank, Springs Valley Herald (January 3, 1929) Death Notice
Frank Moore, 81 years old died near Moores Ridge of arterissclerosis last Saturday morning.
Mr. Moore had been confined to his home for several months.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Waggoner at the Moores Ridge Methodist Church sunday afternoon. Submitted by Tom Agan.

MAIN, Martin, Springs Valley Herald (January 3, 1929) Death Notice
Martin Main passed away at his home Monday, December 31, 1928. His death was caused by dropsy and asthma.
Mr. Main was born October 26th, 1864, his age being 64 years, 2 months and 5 days.
Thos surviving are wife, son, Johnson Main of this city and three sisters in Delaware, Ohio.
The funeral services will be held at Moores Ridge Thursday afternoon.

Springs Valley Herald (January 10, 1929) Obituary
Martin H. Main, son of Martin and Isabell Main, was born November 26, 1864. Departed this life December 31, 1928 at the age of 64 years, 1 month and 5 days.
At the age of 27 he was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Johnson. To this union two children were born, Johnson and Carroll Joy. His wife only living 11 years, in June 1903 he was married to Miss Cynthia McDonald. To this union two children were born, Lillian and Jessie Marie. Carroll Joy, Lillian and Jessie Marie preceded him in death.
In January 1912 he was converted and united with the Moores Ridge M. E. Church and was a faithful and loyal member until he was called home.
He leaves to mourn his departure his wife and son, Johnson and wife, two grandchildren, Harold and Carroll, four sisters and one half-sister. Mr. Main was a good husband, a loving and kind father, good neighbor and made friends where ever he went. The last four weeks of his sickness he said he was just waiting to go to his new and heavenly home.

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We wish to thank all the neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us in the sickness and death of our husband and father. Mrs. Main and son, Johnson. Submitted byTom Agan.

WEAVER, Joseph Christopher, Springs Valley Herald (January 3, 1929) Death Notice
Joseph Weaver, aged 57, fell dead from heart trouble at his farm about five miles east of this city yesterday afternoon. Mr. Weaver was driving a team and wagon with a load of fodder when he fell. He was walking beside the wagon as it was very cold.
A neighbor, Thomas McCarty, had a letter for Weaver from his family in Illinois and was taking it to him when he saw him driving up the road and called to him that he had a letter for him. Mr. Weaver said, "I'll be up there in a minute." Mr. McCarty heart him say whoa to his team and saw him fall. He ran to him and found him lying with his head just in front of one of the wheels, but the team had stopped and the wheel had not hit him.
Mr. Weaver lived in Illinois, but was here visiting his son, Orville Weaver, who lives on the farm.
Squire Lankford went out to the scene today to hold an inquest, but the result of his findings are not in as we go to press. The above information was given the Herald by Orville Weaver, his son.

Springs Valley Herald (January 24, 1929) Obituary
Joseph Christopher Weaver, son of Wesley and Elizabeth Weaver, was born may 17, 1874 and departed this life on his farm near French Lick January 2, 1929, Age 54 years, 7 months and 16 days.
He was united in marriage to Signoria Roberts on March 7, 1896. To this union were born three children: Orville, Fronia and Otis, all of whom, together with his companion survive.
He was a member of the Christian Church at Cane Creek, where he confessed his Christ and Lord in 1921.
He leaves to mourn his untimely and sudden departure his wife, three children, Orville Weaver of French Lick, Mrs. Irvin Sager of Lawrenceville, Ill.. and Otis Weaver of French Lick.; one grandchild, Ernest Sager; two brothers, George and John of Norton; three sisters, Mrs. Charity Harris of Cynthiana, Mrs. Sarah Nichlson of French Lick and Mrs. James Cox of Norton, besides a host of other relatives and friends.

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The family takes this means of thanking the relatives, neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy at the death of our husband and father, Joseph Weaver. The Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

DIXON, George E., Springs Valley Herald (December 27, 1928) Death Notice
Funeral services for George E. Dixon, 48 years old, were held at the home in Prospect Sunday morning, followed by interment in Ames Chapel cemetery. The services were in charge of Rev. Volney Trimble. Mr. Dixon was killed Friday morning by what was thought to be a self-inflicted wound from a shotgun with which he had gone hunting earlier in the day.
Mr. Dixon was found a short distance from home when Mrs. Dixon became alarmed over his absence. He was found with his head almost blown off with a charge from the gun.
The deceased, because of his mental condition, is believed to have taken his own life, his mind having been affected for several years. Besides the widow, he is survived by two sons and two daughters.

Springs Valley Herald (January 3, 1929) Obituary
George Elmer Dixon, son of Alfred and Clorinda Lane Pinnick Dixon was born near West Baden, Ind.. April 3, 1880, and spent his life very near where he was born. He being the second son of the family and his father having passed away when nine years of age the responsibilities of helping provide and care for the family was thrust upon him before he had reached manhood.
On May 10, 1903 he was married to Maude Ellen Underwood, daughter of Benjamin and Angeline Underwood. After his marriage he built his home on part of the family's farm, where he could continue to held the younger brother in managing the mother's affairs. Her the children, Harry Elmer, Edith Marie, George Emerson and Anna Loraine were born and reared. In the year 1913 he united with the Church of Christ at New Prospect where he worshiped until six years ago when his health failed and serious affliction fastened it's grip upon him, from which he never recovered. Though through these years he kept vigilant care of his family being a devoted husband and a most loving father. On Dec. 21, 1928 the grim reaper, "Death" snatched the cord of life and his spirit took its flight to Him who gave it.
He leaves the wife and all the children, two sisters, Mrs. Oscar Wininger and Mrs. M. C. Campbell, and one brother, William S. Dixon and a number of nieces and nephews who loved him dearly and many other relatives and friends to mourn his death.
We know that God in his mercy and love who notes each sparrow that falls hath noted all things and in his tender mercy will care for the wife and children who are left.

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We wish to thank everyone who helped in any way during the death of our beloved husband and father, the undertaker Mr. Ritter, for his kindness and also the ministers for their sympathizing words. Mrs. Maude Dixon and Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

SHIELDS, Samuel H., Springs Valley Herald (January 3, 1929) Obituary
Samuel H. Shields was born in Harrison County, Indiana, July 7, 1851. Died December 20, 1928. He was 77 years, 5 months and 13 days old at the time of his death. He was married to Katherine Land about 1873. To this union were born 5 boys and girls. Of these four died in infancy. One daughter, Mrs. Sarah Collins, died about nineteen years ago. The mother died in 1890 leaving her husband with five children to care for. There remains two son, James of Madison, Ill., William of Indianapolis, Indiana, and two daughters, Mrs. Lottie Keaton of Indianapolis, Ind. and Mrs. Ellen Wininger of French Lick.
Mr. Shields moved some years ago to Reno County, Kansas where he lived about four years, then returned to French Lick where he has made his home to the time of his death. His occupation during the active years of his life was that of farming. About four years after the death of his first wife he was again united in marriage, this time he married Mrs. Caroline Mickler, who died in the year 1923.
He united with the Christian church in Kansas during the time of his residence in that state and on his return to French Lick transferred his membership to the Christian Church in French Lick, of which he remained a member to the time of his death. Besides his four children he leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Submitted byTom Agan.

SPEECE, Albert, Springs Valley Herald (January 3, 1929) Death Notice
Albert Speece passed away at his home about three miles west of West Baden Sunday evening at 8:30 o'clock after a few days illness of indigestion and neuralgia.
Mr. Speece was 77 years, 10 months and 0 days of age.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Harry Stapleton of West Baden, Mrs. Harry Wilson of this city, and three sons, Monta Speece of Pontiac, Illinois, Clarence Speece of Sheldon, Iowa and Byron Speece of West Baden, two brothers, Fred Speece of near West Baden and Dan Speece of Wichita, Kansas, besides a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted at Ames Chapel Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Roswell Owen, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Springs Valley Herald (January 10, 1929) Obituary
Albert Speece, son of Fred and Mary Speece, was born February 29, 1851 near Galveston, Indiana and passed away at his home near Highland chapel December 30, 1928. Age 77 years, 10 months and 10 days.
He was united in marriage to Mary B. McDonald on November 28, 1888. To this union five children were born. He was a devoted husband, a kind and loving father, a good neighbor and friend, and was loved by all who knew him.
He leaves to mourn his departure a wife and five children, two brothers, twelve grandchildren and other relatives. The children are Mrs. Harry Stapleton, West Baden, Indiana; Monta B. Speece, Pontiac, Illinois; Clarence A. Speece, Sheldon, Iowa; Mrs. Harry Wilson, French Lick; and Byron F. Speece, West Baden, Indiana. The brothers are Fred A, Speece, near West Baden, Indiana and Dan Speece, Wichita, Kansas.

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We wish to thank our neighbors and friends, who so kindly assisted us in the illness and death of our dear husband and father. Also for the beautiful floral offerings, those who sent cars, Bro. Owens for his sympathy and consoling words, Dr. Dillinger, and Ritter & Son for their efficient services. Mrs. Mary B. Speece, Mrs. Harry Stapleton, Monta B. Speece, Clarence A. Speece, Mrs. Harry Wilson, Byron F. Speece. Submitted byTom Agan.

MILLIS, Mary Ellen, Springs Valley Herald (January 3, 1929) Death Notice
Mrs. Mary Millis, wife of Nichoson Millis, died suddenly at her home here Friday with the flu and pneumonia.
Mrs. Millis was a well respected citizen, having spent several years in this city where she made many friends.
Funeral services were conducted at Ames Chapel Sunday afternoon by Rev. Albert Copeland of Paoli, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Springs Valley Herald (January 10, 1929) Obituary
Mary Ellen, daughter of Hiram and Hannah Trueblood, was born August 14th, 1849 and departed this life December 28, 1928, at the age of 79 years, 4 months and 14 days.
Married to Nichosan Millis November 19, 1874. To this union four children were born: Robert H., who died at the age of two years; Franklin Roy and John T., who got killed when small boys, leaving Charles R., who has grown to manhood.
This married life of 54 years was spent on the old home farm until 1912 when they moved to the town of West Baden where they lived until separated by death on last Friday morning.
He life was one of labor, caring for the home and family. Mary Millis if your friend was a friend indeed and in truth. She was reared in the Friends Church and had a birth right in this church. she seldom missed the Friends' Quarterly meeting at Paoli, spring or Fall.
But this life has gone out of this world to begin a new life in Eternity and with this going of life here she had left behind a husband, one son, a brother, Ed L. Trueblood, one sister, Eva Hollowell, both of Paoli, Indiana and a number of relatives to mourn her loss.
To the husband and son, home is broken, no wife to care for this home, no mother to greet the son, for what is home to a boy without a mother?
The three great words in the English language are Heaven, Home and Mother.

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We take this means of expressing our thanks to our neighbors and friends for their sympathy during the illness and death of our wife and mother, Mary Millis. Especially do we wish to thank Dr. Miller, Rev. Montgomery, also the undertaker. Nichosan and Charles R. Millis. Submitted byTom Agan.

KIRKLAND, Robert J., Springs Valley Herald (January 10, 1929) Death Notice
Robert J. Kirkland, 79 years of age, died Sunday at his home near Mt. Lebanon of cancer. His death followed a long illness.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Waggoner, were held at Mt. Lebanon Monday, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Kirkland was a widower, his wife having preceded him in death several years ago.
He is survived by four daughters, Ella, Grace and Frances, at home, and Mrs. Samuel Kearby; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Cave and Mrs. Eva Crowder.

Springs Valley Herald (February 7, 1929) Obituary
Robert J. Kirkland, son of Matthew and Elizabeth Kirkland, was born in Hawkins County, Tennessee, November 23, 1849 and departed this life near French Lick, Indiana January 6, 1929.
While a babe in arms he was brought by his parents to Dubois County, Indiana to make a new home near what is now the village of Hillham, Indiana, where he grew to manhood. Here amid the forest which he helped to clear, he came in contact with the pioneer life of the days preceding the Civil War. and there he developed a sturdiness of character that was ever manifest in his conduct in life.
On April 2, 1876 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Frances Hayes. To this union were born six children, one son and five daughters. The son, James M., and the one daughter, Ore, preceded him to the other side many years. Nearly eight years ago he was bereft of his companion which was a loss that bore heavily upon him. The four surviving daughters are Ellen, Grace and Frances who are still at home and Mrs. Samuel Kearby who lives near. A grandson, Floyd Condra, who he took into his home upon the mother's death was as near to him as his own son. Besides the children he leaves two aged sisters, Mrs. Eva Crowder and Mrs. Thomas J. Cave, with many other relatives and friends who will fell his going keenly.
"Uncle Bob" by which he was familiarly known was a man of strong convictions and dependable character. He was a member of the Methodist Church and was always found standing for the right and his honor was unquestioned.
When a young man he suffered a very severe injury to his head, due to a steam boiler explosion, which so impaired his physical strength that it was a "thorn in the flesh" throughout the remainder of his life. This injury led to the loss and removal of one eye in later life and these afflictions with a severe malady of recent months brought to him great suffering. Yet he was always hopeful. Conscious to the last he told his family that all was well and that he was ready to go to meet his Maker.
Truly we may say that a good man has gone to his crowning.

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We take this way of thanking all who assisted in the sickness and death of our father and grandfather. Ella, Grace & Frances Kirkland, Mrs. S. A. Kearby, Floyd E. Condra. Submitted byTom Agan.

HANKINS, Eva, Springs Valley Herald (January 10, 1929) Death Notice
Eva Hankins, 30 years old daughter of Joshua Hankins of Russellville, died last Thursday of complication of influenza and pneumonia.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Moores Ridge. Submitted by Tom Agan.

ARCHER, Nancy Ann, Springs Valley Herald (January 10, 1929) Death Notice
Nancy Ann Archer, wife of Sylvester Archer, who lived near Hillham, died Tuesday, January 1 at 7:00 p.m. she had had a flu and a double case of pneumonia developed which caused her death. She was the daughter of Thomas and Jane Qualkenbush.
Those surviving are: husband, mother, Mrs. Jane Qualkenbush; brothers, Elza, Ellis, Charles, Leslie, Lyman, Edward and Walter Qualkenbush; children, Pauline, George, Woodrow, Thomas, Laura, Annis, Mrs. John Hall and Mrs. George Leighnour.
Funeral services were held at the home, conducted by Rev. Marion Emmons and burial was at Emmons Ridge cemetery.
She was 39 years old. Submitted by Tom Agan.

JONES, Margaret, Springs Valley Herald (January 10, 1929) Death Notice
Mrs. Margaret Jones died at her home near Shoals, January 4th, age 81 years. Death was caused by influenza.
Only one sister, Mrs. Ellen Lane, survives from her immediate family. Her husband preceded her in death several years ago. The children surviving are as follows: Richard M. of French Lick; John A. of Shoals; Mrs. Belle Tredway, Windom; Mrs. Ella Mae Clayborne of Dubois; George of Rusk; Mrs. Ollie Kerns of Rusk; Robert E. of Shoals; Homer of Shoals; Grover of Shoals; Mrs. Bert Newland of French Lick RFD; and Mrs. Myrtle Pendley of Shoals RFD; also 64 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday at Powell Valley church and burial in the Anderson cemetery. Rev. Drash conducted the services. Submitted byTom Agan.

SUTTON, Ben S., Springs Valley Herald (January 17, 1929) Death Notice
Ben S. Sutton, who lived east of town, died Friday, January 11th after a very short illness of flu and pneumonia. Mr. Sutton was born February 1, 1884, being 44 years, 11 months and 10 days.
Besides the wife, Mrs. Hattie Sutton, he leaves to mourn his death one son, Ben, Jr., his mother, Mrs. Nora Sutton, and two sisters, Olive of French Lock and Mrs. Beulah Browning of Louisville, Ky. Mr. Sutton leaves a number of friends in this community as he was a well known man, having lived here since childhood.
Rev. D. L. Drash conducted the funeral services with burial in the Ames Chapel cemetery Sunday afternoon.

Springs Valley Herald (January 24, 1929) Obituary
Ben S. Sutton, son of Jesse L. and Honora Sutton, was born in Orange County, Indiana, January 21st, 1884 and departed this life January 11th, 1929. Age 44 years, 11 months and 20 days.
He was married to Hattie Alexander on February 17th, 1923. To this union was born one son, Ben Jr., who with the widow survives.
His entire life was spent in the immediate vicinity of French Lick, within a short distance of where he was born and was a well known citizen. Having been born and reared on the farm he gave his attention to that calling, with the exception of a few years in which he was engaged in the mercantile business with his father and brother-in-law, Frank Browning, at French Lick and Cuzco.
One of the outstanding characteristics of his life was his zeal for work and industry, to him was a real pleasure. While he was intensely interested in his work he was not unmindful of the higher joys of living and when about 16 years of age he united with the Christian Church and remained in that faith until the end. He will be remembered by his family for the simple virtues of his life that was manifested by his constant care and attention of their home life. He was a splendid example of clean habits and it has been said by the members of his family that he was without a single bad habit. In addition to the cares of his immediate household he had long been the comfort and stay of his mother and sister and his devotion to them of the fact that his earthly ties must be severed soon, but he gave positive assurance that all was well and that he was ready to go. His greatest concern in leaving this world was his anxiety of the son, who was the pride of his life, and he wished that he might be permitted to live to give him a father's care.
Besides the widow and son he leaves to mourn his mother and two sisters, Mrs. Beulah Browning of Louisville, Ky. and Olive, still with her mother. also many other relatives and friends.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our dear husband and father. We thank those who sent flowers and offered cars. Rev. Jackson, Rev. Drash and Rev. Morin for their consoling words and sympathy, Dr. Miller and Ritter & Son for their efficient service. Mrs. Hattie Sutton and Son.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank all the neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our son and brother. Mother and Sisters. Submitted byTom Agan.

DAUGHERTY, Elisha, Springs Valley Herald (January 17, 1929) Death Notice
Elisha Daugherty, of near Red Quarry, died last Saturday at his home. Death was caused fro gastroentric ulcers. Mr. Daugherty was born march 1, 1885. He was 43 years, 10 months and 10 days old when he died. He leaves only his wife from his immediate family.
Funeral services were held at the Red Quarry Church Sunday, January 13th, with burial in the Ames Chapel cemetery.

Springs Valley Herald (January 17, 1929) Obituary
Elisha, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Daugherty, was born near French Lick March 1, 1885 and died about ten o'clock Friday night, January 11, 1929. Aged 43 years, 10 months and 10 days.
His entire life has been spent near the place where he died. On August 15, 1907 he was united in marriage to Ressie Howard, whose privilege it was to care for him during his illness.
He was a devoted husband, a good neighbor and friend and was loved by all who knew him. His life was one of labor caring for the home and family.
But this life has gone out of this world to begin a new life in Eternity and with this going of life here he has left behind a wife, an aged mother, a step daughter, Mrs. John Houston, two brothers, Belva of French Lick and Harve of Long Beach, California, one sister, Mrs. Columbus Lankford of French Lick and a host of other relatives and friends. A father, two sisters and one brother have preceded him in death.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our neighbors and friends, who so kindly assisted us in the illness and death of our dear husband and father, Elisha Daugherty, also Rev. Montgomery for his sympathy and consoling words, Dr. Miller and Ritter & Son for their efficient services. Mrs. Elisha Daugherty, Mrs. John Houston. Submitted byTom Agan.