SPURGIN, James
Source: 13 Aug 1885 Greencastle Banner p 5 (note not an obit but relates to his health
James Spurgin is minus 15 ½ pounds of good solid flesh, caused by a recent attack of sickness. But plenty of his famous turtle soup will soon restore it.
Source: Greencastle Banner, 19 July 1888 p 5
James Spurgin had an apopletic stroke on Sunday that completely paralyzed his face and the right side of his body His recover is improbable. He is no better this morning. Note: he died about a week later
Source: Greencastle Times 19 July 1888 p1
Mr. James Spurgin, the well-known artist, son of DM Spurgin was stricken Sunday morning at about 11 o’clock with paralysis and his condition is regarded by his physician, Dr. Smythe as critical. The stroke effects the right side of his body and face and he has been unable to speak since. There is but little improvement in his condition thus far.
Source: Greencatle Times 10 June 1886 p 1
James Spurgin has in his possession a Maximilian Mexican silver dollar of the issue of 1869 on which he has discovered there is a premium of over $200. It was given to him by his brother about 16 years ago and is a very rare coin.
Note: James S. Spurgin born 26 July 1842 - died 24 July 1888 - buried Forest Hill Cemetery