GROMER, John, Springs Valley Herald (August 9, 1934) Death Notice
John Gromer Sr., 84, passed away at his home in Norwest Township Wednesday after a long illness.
Following his requests, only a short talk was made at the home by Faye Prosser this afternoon. Burial was in the Freeman cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, three sons and two daughters, Leroy, of Washington, Ind., John of Prospect; Hobart, Mrs. Sophia Lytle and Mrs. Mary Allbright, who lives in the northwest township.
Schmutzler has charge of the funeral arrangements. Submitted by Tom Agan.

DIXON, Charles, Springs Valley Herald (August 9, 1934) Death Notice
Charles E. Dixon, 76 years of age, passed away at his home in West Baden August 6th after a long illness of arterio sclerosis (hardening of the arteries).
Funeral services were conducted at the home Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Porter assisted by Rev. Richard Bex. Interment was made in the Ames Chapel cemetery.
He is survived by his wife and one son, Earl.
W. V. Ritter & Son had charge of the funeral arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (August 16, 1934) Obituary
Charles Elwood Dixon, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Jane McBride Dixon, was born October 10, 1857 near West Baden, Ind. and died August 6, 1934 at his home in West Baden at the age of 76 years, 9 months and 26 days. he was the eleventh child of a family of fifteen children.
The farm now owned by T. G. Ellis about three miles east of West Baden was the Dixon home and it was there that much of not all of the married life of Thomas and Elizabeth Jane was spent and their family reared.
The mother having died at the age of forty years, left several children of quite tender ages to be cared for by the father and older members of the family. The father's death came 14 years after the mother's at which time the home was broken up.
At this time Charles had reached the age of twenty-one and he, with other members of the family made their home with older brothers and sisters who had married before this time.
He was married to Minnie Charles, October 6, 1901 [daughter of Wilson and Emma Davis Charles]. For a number of years he was engaged in farming, living at the Charles homestead. Later they built a new home which they and the one son, Earl, have enjoyed as only those who do where love and affection reign supremely.
In October 1913 he united with the Church of Christ at Prospect. The spirit of Christ was manifested in his life by meekness, gentleness, patience, kindness and live. He was a kind and affectionate husband and father, a good neighbor. His friends were numbered by those who knew him.
Some three years he was stricken with paralysis which eventually caused his death. All was done that loving hands could do, but to no avail. "His Lord said unto him, well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." (Matt 25:21)
He leaves the wife, the son, one sister, Samina Dishon, who is aged and feeble; two brother-in-law with their wives, a number of nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends who mourn his passing.

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We wish to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation for the many kindnesses shown us during the illness and at the death of our beloved companion and father. Minnie Dixon, Earl Dixon. Submitted byTom Agan.

SMALL, Charles, Springs Valley Herald (August 16, 1934) Death Notice
Charles Small, 76, (colored) died last Thursday at his home here from intercranial hemorrhage.
Funeral services were held Saturday at the home by Rev. Will Lane with burial in the K. of P. cemetery at Mr. Lebanon.
W. V. Ritter and Son had charge of the funeral arrangements. Submitted by Tom Agan.

BURTON, Thomas, Springs Valley Herald (August 16, 1934) Death Notice
Thomas Burton, 52, died Monday morning from a heart attack. He was found dead in his chair at his home south of town by neighbors.
The body was prepared for burial by Schmutzler and removed to the home of a sister, Mrs. Bertha hays.
Funeral services were conducted at Mt. Lebanon Wednesday afternoon with burial in the Burton cemetery. Submitted by Tom Agan.

HOPPER, Monon, Springs Valley Herald (August 23, 1934) Death Notice
Monon Hopper, 46, passed away Monday morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. J. E. Davidson, in West Baden after a long illness.
Short funeral services were conducted at the home of Mrs. Davidson at 8:30 Wednesday followed by the impressive funeral rites of the Catholic faith at "Our Lady of the Springs" church in French Lick conducted by Rev. A. H. Rhode, S. J. Burial was at the Salem, Ind. cemetery.
He is survived by his two children, John C. and Harriet, his mother, Mrs. T. A. Thompson,, one sister, Mrs. J. E. Davidson, and one half-brother, harry Marshall of Cincinnati, Ohio.
W. V. Ritter & Son had charge of the funeral arrangements. Submitted by Tom Agan.

SEYBOLD, Calvin, Springs Valley Herald (August 23, 1934) Death Notice
Calvin Seybold, 77, passed away at his home last Thursday from cancer. Mr. Seybold had never fully recovered from injuries received about two years ago when a car hit a buggy in which he was riding.
Funeral services were held at the Moores Ridge Church Sunday afternoon by Rev. Ed Apple with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
he is survived by his wife [Mitty L. Snipes Seybold], four daughters, Mrs. Nora Tanksley, Mrs. Rhoda McBride of French Lick; Mrs. Mary Allstott of Georgetown, Ind.; Mrs. maude Qualkinbush of Paoli, Ind., two sons, Wright and Grover Seybold of French Lick.
Schmutzler had charge of the funeral arrangements.

Moores Ridge, Springs Valley Herald (August 23, 1934) News Article
Uncle Cal Seybold, who was hurt in a accident some 22 months ago when he was run into by a trick which overturned his buggy and broke his hip and other injuries from which he never fully recovers, died at his home near Sulphur Creek Thursday at 3 p.m. Funeral sevices were held at this place Sunday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Wm. Hancock and Rev. Ed Apple. Schmutzler had charge of the funeral arrangements. He was laid to rest in the Moores Ridge cemetery. We express our sympathy to his loved ones.

Springs Valley Herald (August 23, 1934) Obituary
Calvin L. Seybold, son of Thomas and Mary McDonald Seybold, was born near French Lick, Ind., Orange County, Feb. 11, 1857 and departed this life at his home hear here Thursday, Aug. 16, 1934 at 3:00 p.m., age 77 years, 6 months and 5 days.
He was the last one of a family of eight children. He was united in marriage to Mittie Snipes, June 4th, 1884. To this union were born eight children, two of whom have preceded him to the great beyond, a son and daughter, Ernest and Ruth.
He had been an invalid since Oct. 17, 1932, when he met with an accident which crippled him for life. Although he bore his suffering with patience and often spoke of what a burden he must be to his family, he was cheerful and expressed his thankfulness to all those who assisted him in any way.
He leaves to mourn his departure a bereaved widow, four daughters and two sons, Mrs. Nora Tanksley, Mrs. Rhoda McBride, Wright and Grover Seybold, all of French Lick, Ind.; Mrs. Mary Allstott of Georgetown, Ind. and Mrs. Maude Qualkinsbush of Paoli, Ind., sixteen grandchildren and one great granddaughter, a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted by the Revs. Ed Apple of Youngs Creek and Wm. C. Hancock of Paoli at Moores Ridge Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with burial in the near by cemetery. The I.O.O.F. Lodge members of Youngs Creek, Ind., of which he was a member in good standing, had charge of services at the grave. B. H. Schmutzler was the undertaker. Mittie Seybold and Children.

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We wish to thank everyone who assisted us in anyway during the illness and death of our husband and father, Calvin L. Seybold, especially do we thank Mr. Schmutzler for his efficient service. The Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

ATKINSON, Wilbur H., Springs Valley Herald (August 23, 1934) Death Notice
Funeral services were held this afternoon at two o'clock for Wilbur H. Atkinson, 77, who succumbed last Friday following a short illness from a abscessed lung.
Services were conducted by Dr. F. R. Greer at the Methodist Church here of which Mr. Atkinson was a life long member. Burial occurred at Ames Cemetery.
Mr. Atkinson was a prominent farmer of Paoli R3 where he has resided for the past fifteen years. Before that he was a resident of French Lick where he was for years empoyed at the French Lick Springs Hotel. He was in apparent good health until a few weeks ago when he became ill at the home of his son, Floyd, where he passed away last Friday.
He is survived by his wife, three sons, Floyd of this place, Roscoe of Los Angeles, Calif. and Ross of paoli R3.
The funeral arrangements were in charge of W. V. Ritter & Son.

Springs Valley Herald (August 30, 1934) Obituary
Wilbur H. Atkinson, son of Alfred and Margaret Morris Atkinson, was born on a farm near Paoli, Indiana, March 30th, 1857. He grew to young manhood on this farm under the hardships and privations which characterized that period. Having been deprived of his father at the tender age of six yeas, and being the oldest son in the family, circumstances forced him to assume responsibilities that belonged to mature men. He was a dutiful son and was a great comfort to his mother and his brothers and sisters. during this time he attended the district school and the church nearby, where he received such training that produced a ruggedness of mind and body which made him a character of unusual moral and physical strength.
In 1877 he was united in marriage to Miss Amy Lomax, daughter of Jonathan and Hannah Stout Lomax. To this union were born three children, Floyd of French Lick, Ind., Roscoe of Los Angeles, California and Ross of Paoli, Ind., all of whom with the widow and nine grandchildren survive him, also one brother, Walter Atkinson of Valeene, Indiana and a sister, Mrs. Beatrice Holmes of Paoli, Ind.
For more thank fifty-seven years this family circle remained unbroken and throughout all these years the love and fidelity of this marriage bond grew stronger and richer with every passing day. His love and concern for his family were constantly manifest. He united with the Methodist Episcopal Church at Stout's Chapel in early manhood and when he came to French Lick he placed his membership with the French Lick Methodist Church, since which time this church has never had a more loyal and faithful member. During most of that time he was a member of the Board of Trustees of the church and for 35 years was the Treasurer of the Sunday School, holding both of these positions at the time of his death.
He was devoted to his church and especially fond of the Sunday School, a good Bible student with a wonderful understanding of its teachings. His daily life was impressive for good, always, and his face was radiant with the joy and happiness of an unfaltering faith. Few men have left a richer legacy of a clean and wholesome life than he has bestowed upon his loved ones and friends who are left behind. He was naturally optimistic and his interest in public affairs did not wane as the years of life increased.
For some years during his early married life he engaged in farming, but later he assumed a position with the French Lick Springs Hotel Company which he filled with great satisfaction to his employer over a period of a quarter century. During this period of long service, he never lost his love for farming and resigned his position to form a partnership with his sons, Floyd and Ross and purchased a farm which they have operated for a number of years, with much pleasure to him in a pursuit which he loved most. For some years he had not enjoyed his usual robust health and in recent weeks, his illness became so critical that he realized that the end of his pilgrimage here was not far away. After the evening shades had fallen on August 17th, 1934, he peacefully fell asleep to awake in the presence of his Lord, taking with him a life of 77 years, 4 months and 17 days, of faithful service to Him as his trophy, to receive his crowning. His passing is an irreparable loss to his family, the church and community, but his spirit of loyalty and christian example will live on through the ages. The above tribute to Mr. Atkinson was written by Mr. W. W. Cave and read by him at the funeral services. Submitted byTom Agan.

GREGORY, Mary Lucille, Springs Valley Herald (August 23, 1934) Death Notice
Mrs. Calvin Gregory, 18 and new born baby boy passed away at their home near Paoli sunday afternoon. Mrs. Gregory was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd newlin of French Lick.
Funeral services were conducted at Ames Chapel Tuesday by Rev. Ed Apple with interment in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, father and mother, one sister Ruth Newlin, three brothers, Richard, Carl and Henry.

Springs Valley Herald (August 30, 1934) Obituary
Mary Lucille, daughter of Floyd and Clara Newlin, was born in French Lick, Indiana September 8, 1915 and departed this life at her home near Paoli August 19, 1934, age 18 years, 11 months and 11 days.
Lucille was a very quiet girl, winning her way into the hearts of her family and friends with her smiling face and lovable disposition.
On October 1, 1933 she was united in marriage to Calvin Gregory. Her short married life was one of perfect happiness. Friends often remarked about their devotion to each other.
Lucille was preceded in death a few hours by an infant son for which they had planned and looked forward with great pleasure and expectation of having this little one in their home.
She leaves to mourn their loss a devoted husband, father, mother, three brothers, one sister and many friends and relatives that were very dear to her.

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I wish to thank Dr. Miller and Dr. Holliday, the minister, Rev. Apple, the undertaker, Mr. Ellis, the pall-bearers, those who furnished cars and the many friends and neighbors for their kindness during my grief at the loss of my beloved wife. Calvin Gregory. Submitted byTom Agan.

BLEDSOE, Eldo, Springs Valley Herald (September 6, 1934) Death Notice
Eldo Bledsoe, 57, committed suicide by shooting himself through the head last Friday at his hom near Moores Ridge. His body, fully clothed, was found in the kitchen of his home early Friday morning by members of his family.
He was apparently in good health and had not appeared to be depressed previously to the act. Family and friends could not account for any suicide motive.
Funeral services were conducted at Ames Chapel Sunday afternoon with burial in the Church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife and three children. Schmutzler had charge of the arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (September 6, 1934) Obituary
Eldo Bledsoe, son of Delphus and Mary E. Bledsoe, was born October 13, 1877 near Elon, Ind., where he grew to young manhood and departed this life August 31, 1934, age 56 years, 10 months and 18 days.
He was united in marriage March 4, 1901 to Mary Florence Brown, the daughter of George and Rosa A. Brown, To this union were born three sons and three daughters, Elwood, Muriel, Norman and Helen, Bernice and Marie. Two sons, one daughter, a father and two brothers preceded him in death.
Eldo was a dutiful son and a great comfort to his aged mother.
He leaves to mourn his loss a devoted wife, one son, Norman, two daughters, Bernice and Marie, a mother, two sisters, Lula Seybold and Florence Line, and a brother John Bledsoe and many relatives and friends. Submitted byTom Agan.

ATKINS, Sarah, Springs Valley Herald (September 6, 1934) Death Notice
Mrs. Sarah Atkins, 52, passed away at her home on Ohio Street last Thursday after a long illness from cancer.
Funeral services were conducted at the United Brethren Church Saturday afternoon by Rev. O. W. Haynes with burial at the cemetery in Wycliff, Ind.
She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Faye Breedlove, Nova, Mary Inez and Naomi; and two sons, Lester and Hugh.
W. V. Ritter & Son had charge of the funeral arrangements. Submitted by Tom Agan.

LONG, James E., Springs Valley Herald (September 6, 1934) Death Notice
James E. Long, 67, died Monday at St. Edwards Hospital in New Albany, Ind. from injuries suffered in an automobile accident Sunday.
The accident occurred near Elon when the car in which Long was riding backed over an embankment after the engine had stalled. Other occupants of the car were uninjured.
Funeral services and burial were held at Elon Tuesday afternoon. W. V. Ritter & Son had charge of funeral services. Submitted byTom Agan.

EMMONS, Jacob, Springs Valley Herald (September 20, 1934) Death Notice
Jacob Emmons, 90, died at his home near Scarlett Ridge Monday morning from complication of diseases.
Funeral services were conducted at the home Wednesday afternoon with burial in the Scarlett Ridge cemetery.
Schmutzler had charge of the funeral arrangements. Submitted by Tom Agan.

HAYES, Mary, Springs Valley Herald (September 20, 1934) Death Notice
Mrs. Mary Hayes (colored), 57, die last Thursday at her home here from acute neuphritis.
Funeral services were held at the A. M. E. Church by Rev. Kelly Sunday afternoon with burial in the K. of P. cemetery at Scarlett Ridge. Ritter and Son had charge of funeral arrangements. Submitted byTom Agan.

JONES, Mary M., Springs Valley Herald (September 20, 1934) Death Notice
Mrs. Richard Jones, who has been an invalid for the past twenty-seven years, passed away at her home on Indiana Avenue Thursday afternoon, Sept. 13th from lobar pneumonia at the age of 67.
Funeral services were conducted at Powell Valley Sunday afternoon by Rev. L. F. Drash with interment in the Anderson Cemetery.
Besides the husband she is survived by six children, namely, Mrs. Elza Simmons, Mrs. Warren Putman, Mrs. Clem Toliver, Rolla Jones all of French Lick, Oscar Jones of Rusk and Hillary Jones of Indianapolis.
Ritter and Son had charge of the funeral arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (September 20, 1934) Obituary
Mary M. Jones, daughter of Seth and Margaret Waggoner, was born September 9th, 1867 in Orange County. Later her parents moved to Martin County where she grew to womanhood and on October 11, 1888 was united in marriage to Richard M. Jones and to this union were born seven children. An infant son preceded her in death. Surviving her are Sophia M. Simmons, Daisy B. Putman, Rollie O. Jones, Ruby B. Toliver, all of French Lick and William O. Jones of Rusk, Indiana and Hillary H. Jones of Indianapolis.
Mrs Jones was a devoted companion to her husband and was a loving mother, setting for her children a good example in frugality and right living. She made the good confession and united with the Christian Church more than forty years ago, living consistently in that faith until death claimed her.
Besides her husband and the six living children to mourn her there are two sisters, three brothers and twelve grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral was held at the Powell Valley Church in Lost River Township Sunday afternoon and interment was made in the Anderson cemetery.

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We take this means in tendering our heartfelt thanks to our neighbors and friends who assisted us during the illness and death of beloved wife and mother, Mrs. Mary Jones. We especially thank Mrs. James Johnson for her kind services rendered. Submitted byTom Agan.

WALLS, Andrew J., Springs Valley Herald (September 27, 1934) Death Notice
Andrew J. Walls, 72, died at his country home near here Friday night from hardening of the arteries.
Funeral service was held at the home Sunday by Rev. Ed Apple with burial in the Old Baptist cemetery.
Schmutzler had charge of the funeral arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (September 27, 1934) Obituary
Andrew J. Walls, son of Robert and Sarah Walls, was born July 23, 1862 and departed this life September 21, 1934 at the age of 72 years and two months.
On April 21, 1891 he was united in marriage to Emma Jane Willyard. To this union two children were born, one daughter, who died in infancy and one son, Harry, of French Lick.
He joined the Christian Church at Briner Springs at the age of twenty years. In later years he, with his wife, united with the United Brethren Church at Sulphur Creek. Although he had been in ill health for some time he bore his suffering with a smile. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, one son, Harry, and one daughter-in-law, four half-brothers, two half-sisters. His mother, father, one sister, a little daughter have preceded him in death. He was a kind and loving father and husband, a good neighbor and was loved by all who knew him.

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We wish to express out thanks to the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us in the illness and death of our beloved father and husband; the undertaker, pallbearers, those who furnished cars, those who sent beautiful flowers, the American Legion boys, the singers and the minister, Mr. Ed Apple. Mrs. Emma Jane Walls, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Walls. Submitted byTom Agan.

NICHOLSON, Mary, Springs Valley Herald (October 4, 1934) Death Notice
Mrs. Mary Nicholson, 82, died at her home here September 30th from heart trouble after several months illness.
Funeral services were conducted at Ames Chapel by Dr. F. R. Greer Wednesday morning with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by four children and one sister. Ritter & Son were in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (October 4, 1934) Obituary
Mary Nicholson, daughter of Thomas and Lucinda McCune, was born January 24, 1852 and departed this life September 24, 1934, aged 82 years, 8 months and 6 days.
Her first marriage was to John Kesterson, to which union three children were born, all of whom are now deceased.
June 16th, 1880 she was married to Daniel A. Nicholson to which union were born five children, A. K. Nicholson of West Baden, Mrs. Mae Lytle of French Lick, Mrs. S. D. Davis of Chicago, and Mrs. J. E. Hall of French Lick. Her husband and one daughter preceded her in death.
She was a life long member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, her life being christian in all of its aspects.
A sister, one son, three daughters, nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren remain to mourn her going. Many friends shall remember her as a friend and neighbor whose going is a distinct loss to them.

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We wish to express our thanks to the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us in the illness and death of our beloved mother, the undertaker, pallbearers, those who furnished cars, those who sent beautiful flowers, the singers and the minister. Mr. A. K. Nicholson, Mrs. Mae Lytle, Mrs. S. D. Davis, Mrs. J. E. Hall. Submitted byTom Agan.

PROW, Clyde Harrell, Springs Valley Herald (October 4, 1934) Death Notice
Clyde H. Prow, 48, rural resident of near this place succumbed Friday, September 28th from the effects of blood poisoning after only a few days illness.
The Moores Ridge farmer was well now and highly respected in this community, having lived the greater part of his life in and around French Lick. He is survived by his wife and five children.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church sunday by Dr. F. R. Greer with interment in the Ames Chapel cemetery. Schmutzler had charge of funeral arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (October 4, 1934) Obituary
Clyde Harrell Prow, son of Effie and James C. Prow, was born June 24th, 1886 near Clear Springs, Indiana. During early life he joined the Christian Church in that community.
March 14th, 1912 he was married to Margaret M. Logan of French Lick, where they lived a short time, later moving to the farm where he was living at the time of his death.
He was a many of sturdy ability, and winning personality, very considerate of others, always. His chief interest in life was his family of wife, four sons and one daughter.
He was a member of the Odd Fellow Order and also of the Free and Accepted Masons.
All that loving hands and medical skill and care could do was of no avail and he closed Life's book September 28th, 1934 to enter into Eternity's life.
His wife and five children survive him, and many friends feel a distinct loss at his going.

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We wish to express our deep appreciation and thanks to our many friends and neighbors for their kindness and help during our bereavement. Mrs. C. H. Prow and Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

BLEDSOE, Benjamin, Springs Valley Herald (October 4, 1934) Death Notice
Ben Bledsoe, 46, passed away at his home here Monday after a long illness.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church Wednesday afternoon by Dr. F. R. Greer followed by burial in the Mt. Lebanon cemetery.
He leave a wife, one son Herbert, his father, William Bledsoe, four brothers, Cliff, Grover, Arthur and John. Schmutzler had charge of funeral arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (October 11, 1934) Obituary
Benjamin Harrison Bledsoe, son of William H. and Nancy E. Bledsoe, was born near French Lick on April 15th, 1888. He passed from this earthly home October 1st, 1934, aged 45 years, 5 months and 15 days.
He was united in marriage to Margaret Morgan on June 3, 1907 to which union two children were born, Herbert of French Lick and Dorothy who preceded him in death on October 25th, 1931.
He was a devoted husband and father, and a good friend to those with whom he had contact.
He never affiliated with any church, but on August 4th, 1934 he was converted and baptized and received into the membership of the First M. E. Church of French Lick by the Rev. Dr. Frank R. Greer, who talked with him and counselled with him many times before death.
His wife and son, father and four brothers, Grover of Winchester, Va. John of Princeton, Ind., Arthur and Clifford of French Lick, all remain to mourn his going.

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We wish to express our thanks to our many friends who assisted us in any way during the illness and death of our husband and father, Benjamin Harrison Bledsoe and for the beautiful flowers. Mrs. Ben Bledsoe and Son. Submitted byTom Agan.

BURTON, Mary, Springs Valley Herald (October 11, 1934) Death Notice
Mrs. Mary Burton, widow of Adam A. Burton, aged 71 years, died at the home of her son, Clifton, early Friday morning from the effects of a heart attack suffered Thursday night.
Mrs. Burton had been in ailing health for several years, but she had rallied from a short illness and was able to be up at her home when the fatal attack occurred. Her many friends in the community were shocked to learn of her sudden death.
Funeral services were conducted at her some on Maple Street Sunday afternoon by Rev. J. D. Jefferies of Indianapolis and Dr. F. R. Greer, pastor of the local M. E. Church. Burial was made in the family lot at Ames Chapel.
She is survived by one son, C. E. Burton of French Lick, three sisters: Mrs. Helen Newlin of Bosworth, Mo.; Mrs. Emma Murphy of Los Angeles, Calif.; and Mrs. Rachel Blakely of Bosworth, Mo.; two brothers, W. A. Brown of Bedford, Ind. and H. S. Brown of Indianapolis and two grand daughters.
Ritter & Son had charge of the funeral arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (October 11, 1934) Obituary
Mary M. Burton, daughter of Jonathan and Sara Brown, was born on a farm in Northwest township, Orange County, Ind. January 12, 1863 and departed this life at the home of her son in french Lick, Indiana, October 5, 1924, aged 71 years, 8 months and 23 days.
She went to school in the vicinity of her birth and later attended the Southern Indiana Normal School at Mitchell, Ind., after which she spent some years in the teaching profession.
In 1882 she was united in marriage to Adam Burton and they established their first home on a farm near Miller's School house. Here their only child, Clifton, was born.
In 1891 they moved to West Baden, Ind. and for 18 years were engaged in the hotel business. This was begun in a small way, but under their wise management it became a growing enterprise, being noted far and wide for its hospitality, cleanliness, splendid food and comforts of every kind.
Mrs. Burton was a loyal and devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal church. During her residence in West Baden she was a real pioneer in the establishment of the M. E. Church in that place. She was always found on the side of right, of temperance, of everything that was clean and uplifting for humanity.
Later in life the family established a residence in french Lick. shortly afterwards two beautiful girls, Rhowena Mary and Margaret Jane, came into the home of the son, Clifton. These daughters having been bereft of their mother early in life. Mrs. Burton, the grandmother, took them into her heart and her home, rearing them with love, affection and tenderness, as her very own.
She was absorbed in a consuming passion for their welfare, admonishing them to seek after the beautiful and cultural things of life, providing every means for their comfort and happiness. It was the deepest yearning of her heart that the impressions made on the youthful minds of the grand daughters might linger, as an afterglow, long after her sunset.
Mrs. Burton possessed the characteristics of generosity in a marked degree. One outstanding donation of hers is the beautiful entrance to the Ames Chapel cemetery; also the gift by her and her husband of one thousand dollars to the Ames Chapel Cemetery Association.
She was a practical christian woman. She did not make as loud professions as some, but in a note book lying on her table where she had written recently were the following expressions which reveal her heart thoughts: "My Mother's prayers have followed me"; "Life would be empty without Jesus"; "Angels, get my mansion ready for I am coming home:.
Mrs. Burton had been in declining health a good many years, and had talked often about he home-going, saying, "I have done the best I could in life and I am ready to go."
She slipped away peacefully at the dawning of the morning, leaving one son, Clifton, two grand daughters, Rhowena Mary Dauer and Margaret Jane Bowne; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Murphy of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Rachel Blakely and Mrs. Helen Newland of Bosworth, Mo.; two brothers, Wm. Brown of Bedford, Ind. and Horatio Brown of Indianapolis and many other relatives friends and neighbors.

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We wish to express our sincere thanks to our many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted during the sickness, death and burial of our mother and grandmother. C. E. Burton and Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

RUSSELL Winnie, Springs Valley Herald (October 11, 1934) Death Notice
Mrs. Winnie, wife of Albert E. Russell, formerly of West Baden, but of Loogootee, Ind. the past few years, passed away at he home Monday after a long illness of cancer.
Funeral services and burial were held at Bonds Chapel yesterday afternoon.
She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Esther of Loogootee, Ind., one sister and five brothers: Mrs. Walter Southern, Al, Otha, Elmer, and James Scarlett all of West Baden and Floyd Scarlett of Newcastle, Ind. Submitted byTom Agan.

BALLARD, Elsie, Springs Valley Herald (October 18, 1934) News Article
Mrs. Elsie Ballard was badly burned sunday morning on the hands and body while washing a garment in naptha gas close to an oil stove in her home on Summit Street. The explosion broke two windows in the next room.
Dr. George Dillinger was called to give first medical aid, afterwhich she was removed to the Norton Infirmary in Louisville, Ky. for treatment. At our last report she was somewhat improved.

Springs Valley Herald (October 25, 1934) Death Notice
Mrs. Elsie Ballard, 61, who received fatal burns in a gas explosion at her home last week died at the Norton Hospital in Louisville, Ky. Sunday morning.
Funeral services were held at Ames Chapel Monday afternoon by Rev. H, B. McLemore with burial in the church cemtery.
She is survived by two daughters, Clara of New York, Georgia of French Lick; two sons, James of Texas and Ted of Missouri School of Mines; four sisters, Mrs. John Leonard and Mrs, Ella Benton of French Lick, Mrs. Lille Bledsoe of West Baden, Mrs. Irene Pruett of Newcastle, Ind.; two brothers, Tom Condra of French Lick and Lon Condra of Lexington, Ky.
Ritter & Son had charge of the funeral arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (November 1, 1934)
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We wish to take thi opportunity to thank the neighbors and friends for their assistance and help during the illness of our dear sister, Mrs. Elsie Ballard. Brothers and Sisters. Submitted byTom Agan.

McFARLAND, Charles, Springs Valley Herald (November 1, 1934) Death Notice
Charles McFarland, 74, died last Thursday at his home near the gorge from heart trouble.
Short funeral services were held at the home on Friday by Rev. F. J. Goins with burial in the Sulphur Creek cemetery. W. V. Ritter & Son had charge of the funeral arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (November 8, 1934) Obituary
Charles T. McFarland, the son of James and Elizabeth McFarland, was born near Marietta in Perry County, Indiana, August 15, 1860. He grew up in this county and spent the first 21 years of his life there.
On August 15, 1881 he was united in marriage to Sarah M. Brown. They first started housekeeping in Crawford County, later moving to Orange County near French Lick. Here he lived until the end of his pilgrimage in this world.
To this union seven children were born. All survive him but Mary Ann, an infant daughter, who preceded him to the "great beyond" in the year 1889. Those surviving are as follows: James, Martin, Ross, Odie, Alice and Maggie, all of whom reside near French Lick, Ind.
On August 2, 1926 his dear wife, who had stood by him so faithfully through the years, passed away.
After the death of his wife he continued to live at his former home, which is near that of his son, Martin, who faithfully nursed him, assisted by the other children and a brother-in-law, James Brown.
He united with the Christian Church when a young man and was baptized by Rev. Borden Trusty near Taswell, Ind. "Uncle Charley" was a close bible reader and many times he has been heard to discuss its teachings.
He was a devoted husband, a loving father, an honorable citizen, a good neighbor and friend. He has been in poor health for almost two years and regardless of tender and continual care, he peacefully fell asleep Thursday evening, October 25th, 1934, thus closing a ripe old age of 74 years, two months and nineteen days.
He leaves to mourn his departure the above mentioned children, twenty grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

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We wish to thank Rev. Goins, Mr. W.O. Ritter and all friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy in the death of our father, Charles T. McFarland. The Children. Submitted byTom Agan.

CASE, Margaret A., Springs Valley Herald (November 15, 1934) Death Notice
Mrs. Margaret Angeline Case, 73, wife of John Case, formerly of French Lick died at the home of her son, Harry A. Case at Muncie, Indiana Tuesday, Nov. 6, following a long illness.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 7.
Mrs. Case is survived by her husband, six sons and three daughters, one of which is Mrs. Wm. H. Case of route two French Lick. She is also survived by thirty nine grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. Submitted byTom Agan.

HOGGATT, William W., Springs Valley Herald (November 23, 1934) Death Notice
Dr. William W. Hoggatt, 68, passes away at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Asa Wininger on Indiana Avenue Tuesday after a short illness.
Dr. Hoggatt was born and reared near here and was a practicing physician in French Lick all his life with the exception of the time he was in army service during the world war.
About a year ago a complication of ailments made his removal to a hospital necessary and he was brought to an Evansville sanitarium. Monday of this week he was brought to French Lick where he succumbed Tuesday morning.
Funeral services were held this afternoon (Thursday) at the M. E. Church by Dr. F. R. Greer with military burial services by the local post of the American Legion at Ames cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, on son, Verne of Chicago, three daughters, Eunice and Doris of Chicago, and Mrs. Fay Glenn of Indianapolis.
W. V. Ritter & Son had charge of the funeral arrangements. Submitted by Tom Agan.

HOLLINGSWORTH, Emily, Springs Valley Herald (November 23, 1934) Death Notice
Death came at 5 p.m. Tuesday to Mrs. Emily Hollingsworth, after an illness of several months. Mrs. Hollingsworth was 92 years of age, and had spent nearly all of her life in Paoli. Mr. Hollingsworth died about 16 years ago.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Anna Harrison and Mrs. Ella Mahan of Colorado, and one son, John C. Hollingsworth of Paoli; also several grandchildren and other relatives and a large number of friends.
Funeral services were held this afternoon (Thursday) at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Lula Hand in Paoli, with burial in the I.O.O.F. cemetery at that place. Submitted byTom Agan.

POE, Dorinda, Springs Valley Herald (November 23, 1934) Death Notice
Mrs. Dorinda Poe, 80, died at the home of Mrs. Brad Hauger Friday from catarrhal pneumonia.
Funeral services were held at the Ritter's Funeral Chapel by Rev. M. T. Kindred Sunday afternoon followed by interment in the Ames Chapel cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Joe Poe of West Baden. W. V. Ritter & Son had charge of the funeral arrangements. Submitted by Tom Agan.

BALLARD, Claude, Springs Valley Herald (November 30, 1934) Death Notice
Claude Ballard, 29, died suddenly from unknown causes Saturday at his home on Main Street.
Funeral services were held at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Ballard, north of town on Monday by Rev. M. P. kindred of the United Brethren church. Burial was in the Ames cemetery.
He is survived by his parents and several brothers and sisters. Schmutzler had charge of the funeral.

Springs Valley Herald (December 6, 1934)
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness and help at the death of our son and brother. We wish especially to thank Bro. Kindred, the singers, those who took care of the flowers, the pall bearers and Mr. Schmutzler for their help. Mr. and Mrs. John Ballard and Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

CAMPBELL, William H., Springs Valley Herald (November 30, 1934) Death Notice
William Henry Campbell, 55, died suddenly Saturday at hi home hear Red Quarry from cerebral hemorrhage.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. F. J. Goins at the Pilgrim Holiness Church in French Lick, with burial in the Mt. Lebanon cemetery. Schmutzler has charge of the funeral arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (December 13, 1934) Obituary
William Henry Campbell, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell, was born May 20, 1879 and departed this life Nov. 24, 1934, age 55 years, 6 months and 4 days.
On Aug 1, 1907 he was united in marriage to Miss Eliza Moore. To this union were born eight children. Two sons have preceded him in death.
He leaves to mourn their loss his broken hearted wife; two daughters, Miss Vessie Campbell and Mr. Lowell Hendricks, both of near red Quarry; four sons, Emery, Roy, Rex and Junior; four sisters, Ella Moore of French Lick, Della Wortinger of Red Quarry, Laura Combs of Red Quarry, and Minnie Emmons of Martin County; two brothers, Roscoe of French Lick and Walter of near Red Quarry; one half brother, Willard Campbell of French Lick; three grandchildren and a number of other relatives and friends.
Mr. Campbell has lived his entire life in the Red Quarry community and has endeared himself to many of those residing there. Mr. Campbell was an affectionate and living husband and a tender and compassionate father. He has won many friends in this community and to say the least he will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.
On Feb. 4, 1931 he was converted and later he sanctified at Orleans, Ind. He became a member of the Pilgrim Holiness Church in French Lick. Mr. Campbell was a faithful and loyal member of this church. His cheery smile and inspiring testimony added greatly to the services which he attended.
For the past six months he has been failing in health and has been under the doctor's care. The past few weeks he has seemed to fail faster and while the outward man was weakening the inward man was mounting with wings as eagles. He rejoices in the Saviour's love and held true to the end.
So we weep not as those who have no hope for we have the assurance that "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." Submitted byTom Agan.

PEEK, Lewis, Springs Valley Herald (November 30, 1934) Death Notice
Dr. Lewis Peek, 64, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon at his home in the west part of town of apoplexy. Dr. Peek has been the osteopath doctor here for the past several years.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. F. R. Greer at the Ritter Funeral parlors Thursday morning. Burial was in the Orleans, Ind. cemetery.
He is survived by his wife. W. V. Ritter & Son had charge of the funeral arrangements. Submitted by Tom Agan.

LIGHTNER, Micajah W., Springs Valley Herald (December 6, 1934) Death Notice
Micajah W. Lightner, 76, died early this morning (Thursday) after a short illness - reported to have been pneumonia.
At the time of going to press definite funeral arrangements had not been made although tentative arragements for services were made for Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the local M.E. Church with burial in the Ames cemetery. Schmutzler has charge of funeral arrangements. Submitted byTom Agan.

DEREMIAH, Evalou Julia, Springs Valley Herald (December 6, 1934) Death Notice
Mrs. Evalou Julia, 39, wife of Ray E. Deremiah passed away at her home on maple Street yesterday morning after several days of serious illness of pneumonia and phlitus. Mrs. Deremiah had been in failing health for the past several months.
Funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at two o'clock. Burial will be made in the Paoli cemetery.
She leaves to survive the husband, three children, Martha, Phyllis Ann and Bobby and one brother. W. V. Ritter & Son will have charge of funeral arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (December 13, 1934) Obituary
Evalou Pitman Deremiah was born Nov. 17, 1896 and was the daughter of H. E. and Mary Ellen Pitman of Bedford, Indiana. Her childhood days were spent there and she was graduated from the Bedford High School with the class of 1914. She then attended the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and graduated in 1917.
On April 1, 1919 she was married to Ray E. Deremiah of Paoli and they lived in Westfield, Mitchell, Bloomington and in 1925 came to make their home in French Lick and have lived there since. three children came to this home to make it complete, Robert,14, Martha Louise, 12, and Phyllis Ann, 6, and in the Deremiah home was found such love, fidelity and devotion as is seldom found. To care for her family was her work, her interest and her joy, and this, we know will be one of the sweetest memories to be cherished by the husband and children.
Evalou was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bedford and was organist there for several years. Her music, so cheerfully given and enjoyed by all, was symbolic of the life she lived and that she was a lover of beautiful and good things of life, was reflected in the fineness of her nature. She was a ember of the Gamma Omicron Chapter of Kappa Kappa kappa and a string believer in the ideals for which it stands. While in Bloomington she was a member of the Friday Musicale Club and the Conversation Club.
Our creator was most kind in bestowing His gifts on Evalou, giving her a sweet, lovable and unselfish personality and we know God had need of a beautiful rose or He wouldn't have plucked this one from His garden here, but she left with a heritage of memories as fragrant as the garden she loved so well.
Evalou's frail body could not withstand the attack of pneumonia and pylitus and after a brave fight she left us December 5, 1934. To the husband, the children and her brother, Farris Pitman of Bedford, we extend sincere sympathy in their great bereavement and for them our hearts ache, and we feel our lives have been much enriched by having been privileged to know her.

CARD OF THANKS

The children and I appreciate the many kind words and deeds of our neighbors and friends during the sad hours in our home. You have made the burden easier and we are grateful. R. E. Deremiah. Submitted byTom Agan.

HENDRICKS, George S., Springs Valley Herald (December 6, 1934) Death Notice
George Sherman Hendricks, 67, native of Dubois county and for several years a resident of the Red Quarry neighborhood near French Lick, died at 10:30 o'clock Sunday morning at his home near Mitchell. Death resulted from carbolic acid, which Mr. Hendricks drank. Despondency is attributed as the cause of his act.
Mr. Hendrick was well known around French Lick. He moved to Mitchell about 15 years ago and since that tome has been employed at the Lehigh lime plant.
Funeral services were held at one o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Church of the Nazarene, Mitchell, with the Rev. C. L. Thornburg in charge. Burial was made in the Liberty Christian Church cemetery, Orange County.
Survivors are the wife, two children, Otto Hendricks of Mitchell and Mrs. Margaret Bryan of Indianapolis; three brothers, William Hendricks of Bedford, Martin Hendricks of West Baden and Cutler Hendricks of Washington; one sister, Mrs. Sarah Hall of near Bryantsville; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Submitted by Tom Agan.

BEATTY, John S., Springs Valley Herald (December 13, 1934) Death Notice
John Beatty, 55, died Tuesday at his home near South Liberty after a long illness.
Funeral services and burial were held at South Liberty on Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Porter Walls of Salen, Ind.
Schmutzler had charge of the funeral arrangements. Submitted by Tom Agan.

LEFFLER, Joseph A., Springs Valley Herald (December 13, 1934) Death Notice
Joseph A. Leffler, 77, died suddenly at his home near Mt. Lebanon Monday morning from cerebrae apolexy.
Funeral services were held at Mt. Lebanon Wednesday afternoon by Rev. F. J. Goins assisted by Rev. Fletcher followed by burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Grace Gruber; two sons, Claude and Ernest, all of French Lick; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Bell Elswick of Chicago and Mrs. Ray Grigsby of French Lick; three brothers, John of Monroe City, Ind., James of Sullivan, Ind. and Charlie of West Baden.
W. V. Ritter & Son were in charge of funeral arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (December 13, 1934) Obituary
Joseph A. Leffler, son of Franklin and Emeline Leffler was born March 23rd, 1857, departed this life December 10, 1934. Age 77 years, 8 months and 18 days.
On February 29, 1887 he was united in marriage to Lieuhamie Curtis to which union were born four children. The eldest child, Belvie, died in infancy.
He leaves to mourn their loss his broken hearted wife; one daughter, Mrs. Grace Gruber of French Lick; two sons, Claude and Ernest, both of French Lick; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Bell Elswick of Chicago and Mrs. Rae Grigsby of French Lick; three brothers, John of Monroe City, James of Sullivan, Ind, and Charlie of West Baden; two grandchildren, as well as many other relatives and friends.
Mr. Leffler was born in this county. Living his long life in the vicinity of French Lick he has made many friends and acquaintances who have felt their loss through his affliction and death.
In early life Mr. Leffler was converted with the Methodist Church at Hillham. From that time he was a firm believer in Christianity. Later he moved his membership to the Methodist church at Mt. Lebanon and was a faithful attendant at the services there until the time of his affliction, twenty-one years ago. Since then he has been cared for at his home by the faithful hands of his wife and children until the messenger of death called him away.
Mr. Leffler was a faithful and devoted husband and a loving and sympathetic father. He was a friend to all those who had formed an acquaintance with him. He will be greatly missed by the members of the family, especially by the widow who for these years has untiringly cared for him in his afflictions.

CARD OF THANKS

We take this means of expressing our thanks and appreciation for the many acts of kindness and sympathy of neighbors and friends in the death of our husband and father. Mrs. Joseph Leffler and Children. Submitted byTom Agan.

KNIGHT, Elijah W., Springs Valley Herald (December 13, 1934) Death Notice
Elijah W. Knight, 83, died Monday at the home of J. Knight near Briner Springs from hardening of the arteries.
Duneral services and burial wer held at Bethany on Crawford County Tuesday. W. V. Ritter & Son were in charge of the funeral. Submitted byTom Agan.