SCOTT, Ola C., Springs Valley Herald (January 28, 1937) Death Notice
Mrs. George Scott, 32, died Friday morning in West Baden after a short illness.
Funeral services were held at Ames Chapel Sunday afternoon by Rev. C. H. Ivy followed with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Schmutzler was in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (February 18, 1937) Obituary
Olla Scott, daughter of Christopher and Cora Beatty, departed this life January 22, 1937, aged 32 years, 11 months and 9 days.
She joined the Christian Church at French Lick at th age of 14 years and still retained this faith during her earthly life. She was joined in wedlock to George Agan August 6, 1921. To this union there were born two sons. Later she was married to George E. Scott, Nov 18, 1928. To this union there were no children, although she was a true mother to her husband's children by his first marriage.
She was a good neighbor, always ready to do anything she could in time of need. She always practised, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
Her father proceeded her in death leaving to mourn their loss her mother and two sons, Claude and Harold; her kind and broken hearted husband, two sisters Lora Wesner of West Baden and Alice Povlity of Detroit, Michigan; three brothers, Floyd of Akron, Clyde of West Baden and Desco of Detroit, Mich. Besides these brothers and sisters, two brother-in-law and three sister-in-laws and also a host of very warm friends.
Funeral services were held at Ames Chapel on Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. V.H. Ivy of the French Lick United Brethern Church, with interment in the cemetary nearby. Schutzler was in charge.

CARDS OF THANKS
We want to thank each and every one, the minister, Rev C. H. Ivy for his consoling words, Mr. Schmutzler, the undertaker, and all our friends and neighbors who assisted in any way during the illness and death of our dear wife and mother. Geo. E. Scott and family. Submitted by Tom Agan.

ROSS, Alonzo, Springs Valley Herald (January 28, 1937) Death Notice
Alonzo Ross, 57, died at the Evansville State Hospital Wednesday, January 20th from suicide by hanging.
Funeral services were held at Apple Chapel at 12 o'clock by Rev. Willie Hancock followed by burial in the nearby cemetery.
W. V. Ritter & Son were in charge of funeral arrangements. Submitted by Tom Agan.

NEWTON, Sarah E., Springs Valley Herald (February 4, 1937) Death Notice
Mrs. Sarah E. Newton, 81, widow of Richard Newton died Sunday from heart trouble.
Rev. Carl R. Reed conducted the funeral services at Mt. Lebanon followed by burial in the nearby cemetery.
W. V. Ritter & Son were in charge of the arrangements. Submitted by Tom Agan.

MOORE, Mary Elizabeth, Springs Valley Herald (February 4, 1937) Death Notice
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Moore, 78, wife of John Thomas Moore, passed away at her home in the Red Quarry neighborhood Tuesday after an illness of influenza.
Funeral services were conducted at Highland Chapel Wednesday afternoon with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Will Ervin of Indianapolis, Mrs. Elmer Wininger of St. Francis, Ill. and Mrs. Louie Toney of French Lick.
W. V. Ritter & Son directed the funeral.

Springs Valley Herald (March 4, 1937) Obituary
Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel and Lucretia Ann Davis, was born May 25, 1858 in West Baden, Ind. He entire life was spent near the place of her birth.
At the age of 16 she united with the Highland Methodist Church and continued in that faith through out her life.
On September 1, 1886 she was united in marriage to John T. Moore and they lived to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. There came to bless this union five daughters, one infant and Ruth preceded her in death.
Besides her broken hearted companion she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. William Ervin, Indianapolis, Mrs. Elmer Wininger, St. Francisville, Ill. and Mrs. Lou Toney of French Lick. One brother, Lewis Davis of Valeene, Ind. and 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was always a good neighbor, ready to do anything she could for those in time of need. And to her own family she gave the devotion that only a mother can give. She was a friend to all who came in contact with her and truly we can say, "to know her was to love her."
On Feb. 2, 1937 she departed this life at the age of 78 years, 8 months and 8 days.

CARD OF THANKS

We take this means of expressing our thanks to everyone who assisted in any way during the sickness and death of our dear wife and mother. Especially do we want to thank her neighbors and relatives in that community, Mrs. Ritter and Rev. Harbin for their efficient service. J. T. Moore and Daughters. Submitted byTom Agan.

BROWN, Nancy, Springs Valley Herald (February 4, 1937) Death Notice
Mrs. Nancy Brown, 87, died in an old ladies home at Dayton, Ind. on Wednesday night, January 27.
Schmutzler accompanied the body here where it lay in state at his funeral parlor until Friday afternoon when funeral services and burial were held at Highfill. Submitted byTom Agan.

SLOCTEMEYER, Hugo F., Springs Valley Herald (February 11, 1937) Death Notice
The Rev. Hugo F. Sloctemeyer, S. J., 52 years old, former president of Xavier University, was found dead of a heart attack in his room at West Baden College here Feb. 8.
Before being named president of Xavier in 1931, Father Sloctemeyer was president of St. Ignatius High School in Chicago. Through his efforts the Jesuit order acquired the 585 acre resort at West Baden valued at $7,000,000 from the late Edward Ballard, sportsman.
Since retiring in 1935 as Xavier president, Father Sloctemeyer had been stationed at the Milford Novitiate of the Sacred Heart at Milford, Ohio.
He was known widely as a geologist and an authority of the Gregorian Chant. Submitted by Tom Agan.

KING, George, Springs Valley Herald (February 11, 1937) Death Notice
George King, 88, died at his home near Ethel Wednesday from infirmities of old age.
Funeral services and burial were held at Highfill on Thursday with Schmutzler in charge of the arrangements. Submitted by Tom Agan.

WALLS, Ida B., Springs Valley Herald (February 11, 1937) Death Notice
Mrs. Ida B. Walls, 48, died Thursday, Feb. 4th in Greenfield Township from cerebral apoplexy.
Funeral services and burial were held at Cork's Chapel on Friday.
W. V. Ritter & Son directed the funeral. Submitted by Tom Agan.

LONGEST, Aaron, Springs Valley Herald (February 11, 1937) Death Notice
Aaron Longest, 52, died at his home in Taswell Wednesday night, Feb. 10th after a short illness.
Schmutzler will be in charge of the funeral arrangements at Highfill tomorrow (Friday). Submitted by Tom Agan.

SMITH, Azor Charles, Springs Valley Herald (February 18, 1937) Death Notice
A. C. Smith, 76, prominent resident and business man of French Lick for over forty years, succumbed at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis last Friday morning. Mr. Smith had been in failing health the past few years but his last illness of severe complication was of short duration.
Born and reared in Orange County, Mr. Smith received his education at Paoli Normal School and entered the mercantile business at Abbydel. He entered business in French Lick in 1894 and was a leading merchant here until 1920 when he retired from that business to devote his time to his farm and an interest in the Twin City Lumber Company.
Mr. Smith was a devout christian and has been a prominent official in the M. E. Church for many years.
Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon by Rev. F. T. Johnson with interment made in the Ames chapel cemetery. W. V. Ritter & Son were in charge of funeral arrangements.
He is survived by the wife, Mrs. Amanda Stein Smith, a daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McCampbell, and one grandson, James R. McCampbell of this city.

Springs Valley Herald (February 18, 1937) Obituary
Azor Charles Smith, son of Benjamin R. and Mary Ann Smith, was born in Orange County, Indiana, near French Lick, October 15th, 1860. His childhood and youth were spent on the farm under the care and direction of parents who ha learned to know the true values of life in pioneer surroundings. The virtues of clean and wholesome living were imbibed by Azor and were highly treasured and thoroughly practiced by him throughout his entire life. At the age of 13 he gave his heart to Gcd and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church at Smith's Chapel near his birthplace and when that society was later merged with Ames Chapel Church, his membership was transferred to the new Church. After receiving his educational training in his home school and at the Paoli Normal School, he became a clerk in a store at French Lick, where he was employed for a number of years.
On March 5, 1885 he was united in marriage to Miss Amanda Stine of French Lick. To this union one daughter, Bernice, was born who with the widow survives him. Also a grandson, James Robert McCampbell, on whom he lavished a fatherly feeling of unusual example.
In 1887 he entered into business at Abydel with the late Hiram E. Wells in which he was quite successful. In 1894 he entered the mercantile field at French Lick and continued in active business here with varied connections until 1920 when he disposed of his interest and retired from active business to look after his farm which was a source of great joy and comfort to him through the remaining years. For some years he has been a partner in the Twin City Lumber Company of French Lick. By nature he was quiet and unassuming but in his business career formed a wide acquaintance. He was deeply religious and had definite and pronounced convictions of right and wrong, a firm believer in God and his Church which he expressed so definitely through the church relation of more than 63 years of unbroken service with a fidelity that was outstanding.
He was an official member of the Church at Ames Chapel and French Lick for more than 50 years. He had an unbroken record as a member of the Board of Trustees and Official Board of the French Lick M. E. Church of 42 years. He loved people and valued friendship highly yet after all, his love was best revealed in his home life. The welfare of his household was his constant wish. In a companionship of nearly 52 years with his devoted wife he leaves an example of love and devotion that is rarely equaled. In his last hours he wanted to be assured of her comfort. In recent years his health had been failing and this became more evident in the last months of his life. He was taken by his family a few days ago to the Methodist Hospital at Indianapolis.
Here he was given the best of attention that earthly skill provides, but without avail. The gravity of his illness was realized by him. To his daughter, Bernice, who attended him constantly in the hospital he expressed a desire to get well that he might take care of her mother, but assured her that if this could not be, he was prepared to go. On the morn of a new day here February 12, 1937 he came to the dawning of a day eternal with a life full of the treasures of Heaven.

CARD OF THANKS

It is with a feeling of deep gratitude we thank our friends, relatives and neighbors for the many expressions of kindness and sympathy shown us in our bereavement. Mrs. A. C. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McCampbell, James Robert McCampbell. Submitted byTom Agan.

MYNATT, Ida, Springs Valley Herald (February 18, 1937) Death Notice
Mrs. Charles Mynatt, 42, resident of Cuzco, died Tuesday at the Martinsville Hospital from injuries received in an automobile accident near that city about three weeks ago.
Funeral services are being held at the Christian Church in Cuzco this afternoon followed by interment in the nearby cemetery with Schmutzler in charge of the arrangements.
She is survived by her husband and seven children.

Springs Valley Herald (February 25, 1937) Obituary
Ida Mynatt, daughter of Andrew and Evaline Wineinger, was born March 4, 1895 near Cuzco. She departed this life at a hospital in Martinsviile, Ind. February 16, 1937 at the age of forty one years, eleven months and twelve days.
She was united in marriage to Charles S. Mynatt July 3, 1915. To this union were born eight children. Mrs. Marie Apple, Harold, Evelyn, Mildred, Fern, Lucy, Edwin and Grace, who with the husband are left to mourn their loss.
There were also two grandchildren, Marvin Duane Apple, dead, and Patsy Sue Mynatt, now in the Riley Hospital at Indianapolis.
She also leaves her aged father, four sisters and three brothers, namely: Mrs. Lizzie Abel, Mrs. Mary Wilson, Mrs. Pearl Knies, Mrs. Dessie Lindsey, Frank Wineinger, Levi Wineinger and John Wineinger, besides a host of other relatives and friends by whom she will be sadly missed.
She united with the Christian Church at Cane Creek and was baptized at about the age of eighteen years and later moved her membership to Cuzco Christian Church.
Ida was a hard worker and one we never heard murmur about her task in the fields. She was busy also helping to make a comfortable home for her family.
She was in fairly good health until January 21 when on her way home from Indianapolis with her brother, Jack, and her daughter, Evelyn. Their car wrecked and she received injuries which proved fatal. She was taken to a hospital nearby and remained there.
On February 14th her husband went to the hospital to remain with her. She talked to him almost all the following day, telling him what she wanted him to do and to teach their children to live right. She also told him that she could never get well and that she was ready and willing to go.
The next morning he asked her if she would like a minister called and she told him to do as he liked. He then called Rev. J. V. Carlisle, minister of the Baptist Church of Martinsville, who read a chapter of God's word, sang her favorite hymn, "Standing on the Promises," offered prayer and talked to her. She then repeated what she had told her husband, that she was ready and willing to go. She spoke something then said, "Jesus, take me home," which were the last distinct words she spoke.

CARD OF THANKS

We take this means of expressing our thanks to our neighbors and friends for their aid and sympathy shown us during the illness and death of our dear wife and mother. Especially do we wish to thank Rev. Jackson for his consoling words; Mr. Schmutzler, for his efficient service and the choir for the beautiful selections. Charles S. Mynatt and Children. Submitted byTom Agan.

WELLMAN, Martin, Springs Valley Herald (February 18, 1937) Death Notice
Martin Wellman, 80, died Monday morning at his home after a siege of the flu.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon with burial in the Jackman cemetery with Schmutzler in charge of the arrangements. Submitted byTom Agan.

RAY, James B., Springs Valley Herald (February 18, 1937) Death Notice
James B. Ray, 82, died Friday at his home near West Baden from the flu.
Funeral services were held at Ames Chapel Saturday afternoon with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Schmutzler directed the funeral. Submitted by Tom Agan.

WALLS, William, Springs Valley Herald (February 18, 1937) Death Notice
William Walls, 70, was fatally injured Monday when hit by a car while walking along state highway 150 about two miles west of Paoli. The car was driven by Glen Ferber of Fairmount, Ill., who was held blameless for the accident.
Mr. Walls was taken to the Dunn Memorial Hospital in Bedford where a leg was amputated, which was followed by death.
The body was taken to Paoli to await funeral services which are being held today (Thursday).
Mr. Walls is a brother of Charles Walls of West Baden.
He is survived by a wife, one son and four daughters. Submitted by Tom Agan.

CONNELL, Samuel L., Springs Valley Herald (February 18, 1937) Death Notice
Samuel L. Connell, 56, died Sunday at his home in Indianapolis after a two year illness.
Mr. Connell was born in Orange County, but had been a resident of Indianapolis for several years where he had employment at the Prest-O-Lite company for eight years.
He is survived by the wife and one daughter, He is also a brother to Mrs. Charles Lane of French Lick and Orville Connell of West Baden.
Funeral services and burial were held at Indianapolis Wednesday morning. Submitted by Tom Agan.

WRIGHT, James, Springs Valley Herald (February 18, 1937) Death Notice
James Wright, 72, died at Indianapolis Monday following a stroke. He was a former resident of French Lick and is a half brother of Len Conrad of this city.
He had been an employee of the Big Four Railroad shop for 18 years.
Funeral services and burial were held at Indianapolis on Wednesday of this week. Submitted by Tom Agan.

PROSSER, Lucy, Springs Valley Herald (February 18, 1937) Death Notice
Relatives here have received word that Mrs. Lucy Prosser died at her home in Washington, Ind. Tuesday from double pneumonia.
Mrs. Prosser is a sister to Arthur L. Jackman on West Baden Route two.
Funeral services were held in Washington this afternoon (Thursday).
She is survived by her husband, Earl Prosser, one daughter and two sons. Submitted by Tom Agan.

CHASTAIN, Martin, Springs Valley Herald (February 18, 1937) Death Notice
Mr. Martin Chastain, about 63 years of age, passed away at his home last night following a few days illness of the flu and pneumonia.
At the time of going to press the funeral arrangements were not complete, however the services will be held Friday.
Schmutzler will be in charge of the funeral arrangements. Submitted by Tom Agan.

SEALS, Mary S., Springs Valley Herald (February 18, 1937) Death Notice
Mrs. Mary S. Seals, 76, died at her home here last night.
Funeral services will be held at the Schmutzler funeral parlors Friday, February 19th followed with burial in the Fairview cemetery in Martin County. Submitted byTom Agan.

PERKINS, William Franklin, Springs Valley Herald (February 25, 1937) Obituary
William Franklin Perkins was born June 14, 1859 and departed this life February 22, 1937 at the age of 77 years, 7 months and 8 days.
He was united in marriage to Nancy L. Hawley. To this union were born two children.
He leaves to mourn his passing two daughters, Mrs. Nora Menton and Mrs. Ethel Bledsoe of French Lick, one brother, Charles Perkins of Lawrenceville, Ill. and one sister Mrs. Georgia Lashbrook of San Antonio, Texas, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and a host of friends.
Funeral services were conducted at the home of the daughter, Mrs. Bledsoe, Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Carl R. Reed. Interment was made in the West Fork cemetery. Submitted byTom Agan.

DYER, Marjery Jane, Springs Valley Herald (February 25, 1937) Obituary
Marjery Jane Dyer, daughter of John and Elizabeth Damewood was born in Dubois County near Kellerville on November 26, 1835. She departed her life at the home of her son, George, on February 12, 1937, with whom she has lived for the past fifteen years. She had attained the age of 101 years, 2 months and 25 days.
She joined the United Brethren about 25 years ago and since she has lived by the book.
She leaves to mourn her loss 3 sons, Jesse, Charles and George, one daughter, Mrs. Harriett Jones, 22 grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Three sons and two daughters have preceded her in death.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to take this means to thank everyone, the minister Rev. Crocker for his consoling words, the undertaker, Mr. Schmutzler and all our friends and neighbors who assisted in any way during the illness and death of our dear mother and grandmother. Mr. and Mrs. George Potts, Mr. and Mrs. John Jones, Jesse Potts, Charles Potts. Submitted byTom Agan.

BEVERS, James M., Springs Valley Herald (February 25, 1937) Death Notice
James M. Bevers, 65, succumbed Tuesday morning at his home in West Baden after a heart attack. Mr. Bevers had been slightly ill Monday night, but his sudden demise was a shock to his relatives and friends.
Mr. Bevers was born at Red Wing, Minn., coming to West Baden in 1897 where he worked in Orange County as a traveling photographer for about five years. He then operated the bath department at the West Baden Springs Hotel for twelve years, after which he entered the merchandise business in West Baden.
Mr. Bevers has been a prominent figure in the social and business activities of West Baden for many years. He was at one time a member of the school board and was a member of the Masonic Lodge/ At the time of his death he was employed as inspector of the Social Security Activities in Orange County. Mr. Bevers was also prominent in religious work here, having been a member of the First Baptist Church for over 25 years.
The body was moved from the W. V. Ritter & Son Undertaking Parlor at French Lick this morning (Thursday) where it laid in state at the Baptist Church from twelve to two o'clock. Rev. R. Davis Mohler conducted the funeral services followed by interment in the Ames Chapel cemetery.
He is survived by the wife and one son, James, Jr. Submitted by Tom Agan.

PERKINS, William Franklin, Springs Valley Herald (February 25, 1937) Death Notice
Frank Perkins, 77, died at his home in the east part of town Monday after a long illness.
Funeral services were conducted at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ethel Bledsoe, Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Carl R. Reed. The body was laid out to rest on the family lot at West Fork in Crawford County with Schmutzler in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Nora Menton and Mrs, Ethel Bledsoe, both of French Lick, one sister, Mrs. Georgia Lashbrook of San Antonio, Texas, and one brother, Charles Perkins, Lawrenceville, Ill.

Springs Valley Herald (February 25, 1937) Obituary
William Franklin Perkins was born June 14, 1859 and departed this life February 22, 1937 at the age of 77 years, 7 months and 8 days.
He was united in marriage to Nancy L. Hawley. To this union were born two children.
He leaves to mourn his passing two daughters, Mrs. Nora Menton and Mrs. Ethel Bledsoe of French Lick, one brother, Charles Perkins of Lawrenceville, Ill., one sister, Mrs. Georgia Lashbrook of San Antonio, Texas, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and a host of friends.
Funeral services were conducted at the home of the daughter, Mrs. Bledsoe, Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Carl R. Reed. Interment was made in the West Fork cemetery. Submitted byTom Agan.

WEAVER, Martha E., Springs Valley Herald (March 4, 1937) Death Notice
Mrs. William Weaver passed away Tuesday night at her home near Norton after a long illness.
Funeral services and burial will be held at Cane Creek Friday afternoon, March 5th at 2 p.m.

Springs Valley Herald (March 18, 1937) Obituary
Martha E. Weaver, the daughter of Benjamin and Adeline Owen, was born in Dubois County, Ind. April 2, 1858.
She was united in marriage with William Weaver November 21, 1880. To this union were born ten children, six of whom, with her husband have preceded her to the great beyond. Four children, Edward, S. of Cordell, Okla.; Mrs. Lucy Burton of French Lick; Mrs. Sophia Lindsey and Mrs. Myrtle Foddrill of Norton survive. She also leaves to mourn her departure three brothers, one sister, thirty three grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
She united with the Christian Church at Cane Creek at the age of eighteen and was a true believer in Christ. Knowing as she had for many months that her earthly stay was short, she often expressed that she was willing and ready to go and although she has much suffering and pain on the last day, she ate her supper and lay down. Without any pain, she calmly and peacefully fell asleep at 6:30 p.m. March 2, 1937 at the age of seventy-eight years and eleven months. Submitted byTom Agan.

EASTRIDGE, Rebecca, Springs Valley Herald (March 4, 1937) Death Notice
Mrs. Rebecca Eastridge, 66, passed away at her home near English Tuesday, February 23rd from pneumonia.
Funeral services were held at Highfill on Thursday with Schmutzler in charge of the funeral arrangements. Submitted by Tom Agan.

BREEDLOVE, Leora Esta, Springs Valley Herald (March 18, 1937) Death Notice
Mrs. Leora Esta Breedlove, 53, was found dead in bed at her home in Bedford last Saturday when neighbors went in to investigate her non-appearance around the home.
Mrs. Breedlove was formerly of this city and is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mabel Durgan and Mrs. Alonzo Staggs; three brothers, Jesse, Oliver and Delbert, and father, Alfred Leonard. Submitted byTom Agan.

MILLS, John, Springs Valley Herald (March 18, 1937) Death Notice
John Mills, 65, passed away at the state hospital in Evansville, Ind. Friday after a long illness.
Funeral services were conducted at Cuzco Tuesday by Rev. Otho Jackson followed with burial in the Cane Creek cemetery.
Schmutzler directed the funeral arrangements. Submitted by Tom Agan.

CONRAD, John Wesley, Springs Valley Herald (March 18, 1937) Obituary
John Wesley Conrad, son of Philip and Sarah Ann Conrad, born August 9, 1873, departed this life November 29, 1936 at 10:20 p.m. at the age of 63 years, 3 months and 20 days.
He was united in marriage to Alice Baggerly December 19, 1895 and to this union were born one daughter, Mrs. Roma Owen of Reynolds, Ind. and six sons, Virgil of South Bend, Ind., Eldo, Elva, Woodrow and Doyle of Cuzco, Paul died at the age of 18 months in the year 1913. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, four brothers and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Owen of Cuzco, William of Cuzco, Otto of Shoals, Edward of French Lick, Everett of Paoli, Alice and Ethel Nicholson of Cuzco and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was united with the Christian Church and was baptized when the Christian Church was built at Cuzco in 1921. He was born in Columbia Township and lived there all his life. He was a loving husband and father also a hard working man with many friends. He told his wife that he had made his peace with God and was ready to go for the Lord had blessed him.

CARD OF THANKS

The family wishes to thank the neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our loving husband and father. Mrs J. W. Conrad and Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

WALTERS, Roffie Ethel, Springs Valley Herald (March 18, 1937) Obituary
Roffie Ethel Walters, daughter of Sol and Della Beaty Walters, was born near French Lick, Ind. December 25, 1909 and departed this life March 10, 1937 at the early age of 27 years, 2 months and 15 days.
Roffie heard and answered the call of her Master in the days of youth, for at the tender age of 16 years she united with the Church of Christ at South Liberty, under the pastorate of Rev. Volney T. Trimble.
She leaves to mourn her departure father, mother, brother, Harold, sisters, Flo, Carrol, Opal, Violet, Thelma and darling little niece that she loved so much, and a host of other relatives, friends and loved ones. A brother, Paul, preceded her in death.
To know her was to love here. While we are sad and our hearts are aching we know there is great rejoicing in Heaven among the angels when the Lord called her home.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our deepest thanks to the many friends and relatives for the kindness shown us during the sickness and death of our dear daughter and sister.
We thank the doctors and nurse, who were so willing; Bro. Wm. Hancock, for his consoling words and prayer; the choir for the song service. We thank the French Lick School faculty and the many friends for the beautiful flowers. We thank Mr. Breeden, his employees and those who helped repair the road; also the undertaker, Mr. Schmutzler, for his kind service. Mr. and Mrs. Sol Walters and Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

JOHNSON, J. Frank, Springs Valley Herald (March 25, 1937) Death Notice
J. Frank Johnson, 64, died at his home in Bloomington, Ind. last Wednesday after an illness of nearly three months.
Funeral rites were conducted at the Nazarene Church in Bloomington Friday, March 19th at 11 o'clock followed by a short service at the grave and burial at the Ames Chapel cemetery at 2 o'clock.
Mr. Johnson was born near West Baden and spent his early life in this community, and had many friends and acquaintances in the valley. Submitted byTom Agan.

RAWLINGS, Theodore, Springs Valley Herald (March 25, 1937) Death Notice
Theodore Rawlings, 36, a farmer of Southeast Township, died late last Thursday afternoon of self-inflicted shotgun wounds. The cause of the suicide was not determined. The unfortunate man is survived by his wife, three children and by his mother and a brother.
Dr. George R. Dillinger of French Lick, Orange County coroner, was called to officiate at the sudden death. It was learned at the inquest that Mr. Rawlings had been in Hardinsburg that afternoon, and after returning had placed a shotgun on the floor and operated the trigger by means of a stick. The charge struck him in the head causing instant death and mutilation. No motive could be given by members of the family for the victims rash act. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon. Submitted byTom Agan.

HAM, Charles L., Springs Valley Herald (March 25, 1937) Death Notice
C. L. Ham, formerly of French Lick died at his home at Morocco, Ind. last Saturday according to word received here this week. Funeral services were conducted from the home on Monday with burial in a Morocco cemetery.
Mr. Ham was the first person to discover the natural beauty of the Gorge, east of French Lick, and the first owner to attempt to develop it into a point of interest. The work which he started was carried out by others, the natural beauty of the place enhanced by landscaping making it one of the show places of the valley. Submitted byTom Agan.

ABEL, Kate Ann, Springs Valley Herald (March 25, 1937) Obituary
Kate Ann Dickey, daughter of Henry and Sarah Dickey, was born in Wayne County, Ill. June 30, 1879 and died March 21, 1937.
On October 24, 1897 she was married to Charles E. Abel. She became the mother of eleven children, six girls, Grace McDonald, Maud Rominger, Roxie Ramey, Lucille Minton, Helen Jones, Marjorie Logsdon and five sons, George, Cecil, Fred, Harry and Paul. Surviving her besides these devoted children are 17 grandchildren, one great grandchild, 2 sisters, Mary Murphy and Lillian Shafer, 4 brothers, Frank, Fred, Rawleigh and Harry and 2 half-brothers, George and Will.
She was a member of the Baptist Church. Through whatever trials and hardships that came to this large family, these children may possess the memory of a clam, patient, hopeful mother who did not let loose of her devotion to them. She worked hard that those entrusted to her care and rearing might have a brighter path. This seems a special tribute since she was seldom physically strong. These words in Revelations 14 console and lighten the grief in the thought, "Yea they shall rest from their labors and their works do follow them."

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our dear mother, Mrs. Kate Abel. The Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

QUALKENBUSH, William Aaron, Springs Valley Herald (March 25, 1937) Obituary
William Aaron Qualkenbush, son of Ziba and Rebecca Qualkenbush, was born in Martin County, Ind. January 24, 1883 and departed this life March 16, 1937 at the age of 54 years, 8 months and 20 days.
August 6, 1905 he was united in marriage to Sarah E. Dorsett to whom he remained a devoted companion until the time of his death. Four children have preceded him in death and there remains to mourn his going the widow, ten children, seven of whom are still at home, Opal, Ruby, Evelyn, Maurice, LeRoy, Robert and Irene; also Rolla and Paul of Chicago and Elza of West Baden Springs. He also leaves three brothers, Laten of French Lick, Nofel and Frank of Paris, Ill.; three sisters, Mrs. Jane Stith of Washington, Ind.; Mrs. Mary Mayo of Indianapolis and Mrs. Minnie Qualkenbush of West Baden Springs; three grandchildren, two daughter-in-laws besides a host of other relatives and friends.
At the age of seventeen he was converted and baptized in the Christian Church and later attended meetings held in other churches.
William had been in failing health for several years, but had managed to keep up his life's labors until about four months ago. He was not only a devoted husband and father, but an honest and true friend. During all his sickness he never grumbled, but bore it patiently and always was ready to greet his friends with a smile and in his last hours of suffering upon being questioned said he was ready to go. He will be greatly missed by his loved ones and friends for to know him was to love him.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many relatives and friends who helped us during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. Those who gave floral offerings; Rev. Reel, for his consoling words and Mr. Ben Schmutzler, for his taking charge of the funeral services. The Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

McIVER, Minerva, Springs Valley Herald (April 1, 1937) Death Notice
Mrs. Minerva Flick McIver, 88, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hillard Simmons, here last Thursday of organic heart disease.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 o'clock Saturday morning at the home of Rev. C. H. Ivy of the United Brethren Church of this place/ Burial was at Ames cemetery with W. V. Ritter & Son directing the funeral.
She is survived by four sons and two daughters: Rev. Isaac McIver of Grand View, Ind.; Henry of Chicago, Ill.; Otto of Fair Field, Ill.; and Thomas of Knox County; Mrs. Harry Fisher of Indianapolis, Ind. and Mrs. Hillard Simmons of French Lick, Ind. and by her step-mother, Mrs. Jane Flick, one sister, Mrs. Jane Thompson and one brother, Sam Flick; three half-sisters, Mrs. Henrietta Early of French Lick; Effa, Owens, Ill.; and Maude Nugin of Bedford; six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Springs Valley Herald (April 1, 1937) Obituary
Minerva Flick McIver, daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth Flick, was born January 27, 1849 and passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hillard Simmons, March 25, 1937 at the age of 88 years, 1 month and 24 days.
In the year 1865 she was married to William McIver. To this union were born 8 children: Rev. Isaac McIver of Grand View, Ind.; Henry of Chicago, Ill.; Otto of Fair Field, Ill.; and Thomas of Knox County; Mrs. Harry Fisher of Indianapolis, Ind.; and Mrs. Hillard Simmons of French Lick, Ind. Two infant daughters, Victoria and Esther, having preceded her in death.
She united with the Methodist Church at Cuzco, Ind. at the age of 52 years and later placed her membership with the Christian Church at Cane Creek.
She leaves to mourn their loss besides the children her step mother, Mrs. Jane Flick, one sister, Mrs. Jane Thompson, and one brother, Sam Flick; three half-sisters, Mrs. Henrietta Early of French Lick, Ind.; Effa, Owens, Ill.; and Maude Nugin of Bedford; six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for their kindness during the sickness and death of our mother. Especially do we thank Mr. and Mrs. Ritter for their kind and efficient service, the ministers, Rev. Ivy, Re. Johnson and Rev. Barker, for their consoling words and to those who gave flowers and to all who in any way assisted us. The Children. Submitted byTom Agan.

BALLARD, George D., Springs Valley Herald (April 1, 1937) Death Notice
George D. Ballard, 65, died at his home on Summit Street here on March 20th of Lobar pneumonia.
Funeral services were conducted from the home Monday afternoon, March 22 with W. V. Ritter directing the arrangements.
He is survived by two daughters, Clara and Georgia, and two sons, James and Ted.
George was the last surviving member of a family of six brothers, three of which, Joe, Logan and Edward, contributed mush to the reputation of French Lick as a resort featuring America's finest casinos. Two other brothers, Andrew and John, were well known residents of this community. Submitted byTom Agan.

KIRKLAND, Eudora C., Springs Valley Herald (April 15, 1937) Death Notice
Eudora C. Kirkland, 70, passed away this morning (Thursday) at her home on College St. after five weeks illness of a nerve disorder.
Short funeral services will be held at the home at one o'clock Saturday afternoon with another service at Antioch at 2:30. Burial will be made at the Antioch cemetery.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Hooten of West Baden; Mrs. Lula Parks and one son, James McDonald, both of French Lick; one brother, G. W. Pierce of West Baden; and three sisters, Mrs. Jane Buffington and Mrs. Lydia Jackman of West Baden and Mrs. Laura Boyd of Paoli.
W. V. Ritter & Son are in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (April 22, 1937) Obituary
Eudora C. Kirkland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Pierce, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 1937 at 9:15 o'clock a.m. after a serious illness of five weeks. She was born July 28, 1866 in Orangeville Township, Lawrence County. At the time of her passing she was 70 years, 8 months and 17 days of age.
She was married to Eli F. McDonald August 30, 1888 and four children were born to this union. Mrs. Bertha M. Hooten of West Baden, James Orville McDonald and Lula F. Parks of French LIck. The youngest child died in infancy. The father of these children died December 18, 1910.
In 1912 the family moved to French Lick and on November 24, 1919 the mother was married to James C. Kirkland. and has been a resident of this town since that time. Mr. Kirkland died April 28, 1925.
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Mrs. Kirkland has been a member of the Christian Church since girlhood. She was devoted to her family, a sincere friend to all and a kind neighbor, always ready to be of service and help whenever she could.
Submitted by Tom Agan.

DONOVAN, Hattie, Springs Valley Herald (April 15, 1937) Death Notice
Mrs. Hattie Donovan, 56, died at the Daviess County Hospital in Washington Monday following an operation. According to unverified reports death was caused from cancer when the operation for tumor discovered the more malevolent disease.
Funeral services were held from the home here Wednesday with burial in the K. of P. cemetery. W. V. Ritter & Son were in charge of the funeral. Submitted byTom Agan.

ANDERSON, Lora P., Springs Valley Herald (April 22, 1937) Death Notice
Mrs. Lora P. Anderson, 41, died Saturday at the Daviess County Hospital at Washington, Ind. from heart failure.
Funeral services were held at Cane Creek Monday by Rev. Chris Parks with burial in the church cemetery.
W. V. Ritter & Son directed the funeral. Submitted by Tom Agan.