CROWDER, J.H. - CW - Putnam

st and most respected citizens, JH Crowder, who died in this city, Friday, March 22^nd, 1907 at 11:15 a.m. of paralysis with which he was afflicted a few days ago and from which he never rallied. He was in his 65^th year, having been born in Putnam County Indiana in 1841. He was a member of the 18^th Reg Indiana Vol. in the war of the war, he came west and settled in Harrison County in 1866 and located in Missouri Valley where he was employed by Messrs. Ellis Bros., in the dry goods business and in 1871, he was appointed postmaster which position he held for years, being one of the most efficient officers in the city ever had. He was united in marriage to Miss Ella Brown in 1876. Four children were born to them as follows: Mrs. Ray Noyes, Miss Anna, Paul and Eleanor, who survive him, his wife having died a short time since. He also has five brothers: OH; RH; JH; WH; and H. Crowder and a large circule of friends who mourn his departure. For many years he has been in rather delicate health but none supposed him in a dangerous condition and all hoped he would be spared to his friends for many years yet, but age, and trouble over the sickness of his departed wife, all combined to affect his physical condition and when least expected, the shock came and he was unable to rally. Funeral will be held at the home on 7^th St, Sunday at 1:45 p.m. and burial in Rose Hill Cemetery under the auspices of Mo. Valley Lodge No 232, AF&AM to which all friends are invited to attend. - kbz