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Charles C. Kuhn.
This community was shocked by the death of Charles C. Kuhn Sunday morning.
Charlie, as everybody called him, had made a good campaign for the Republican candidate for Recorder of Noble County and was elected by a large majority, and his many friends rejoiced with him.
He had been in ill health for the past year but was considered in no immediate danger. He came dom town Saturday about noon and when near the Edwards grocery was stricken with heart trouble. Physicians were called and he was given relief and taken home but passed away Sunday morning, aged sixty-five years, ten months and sixteen days.
Fumeral services were held in the Presbyterian church, Tuesday afternoon, at two o'clock conducted by Rev. V. L. Clear of Fremont. Interment was made in the Albion cemetery.
Taken probably from Albion paper.
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Eugene Martin Baldwin, son of Martin and Ralph Baldwin, was born in Chicago, Ill., February 14, 1847 and departed this life at his late home in Avilla, December 6, 1925. For the last few years he had not been well, his illness at times becoming acute, but he had recovered from each succeeding attack until the last one which became acute only a few hours before he passed away. Could he have lived two months and eight days longer, he would have reached the 79th milestone of his life, though one would scarcely
realize this, who saw him in life. At the age of 29 he was married to Miss Rebecca Jetong of Michaxake, Ind., Four children were born to this union. Two of these, Mrs. Rae Kennedy and Miss Bertha Baldwin, survive him. After about 20 years of companionship, death entered, and he was left alone with his two daughters.
On May 23, 1908, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Margaret Jaquay, who mourns her loss at this time. Those who mourn with her are, two daughters, Mrs. Bae Kennedy of Patterson, N. Y., and Miss Bertha Baldwin of New York City; one step daughter, Mrs. Grace Hostetter, living near Albion, Ind., two brothers, Edward of Chicago and Leon who lives in Arizona; also a large circle of friends.
At the age of 19 he united with the Christian Church at Mishawake, remaining a member of that church until his death. He was also a member of the Masonio and Eastern Star fraternal orders.
About 17 years ago he moved to a farm near Avilla and about 6 years ago he left the farm, taking residence In Avilla. He was a quiet man and respected by his fellow citizens.
Allen Township Pioneer Passes Away.
John Willis Wilson, aged 70, native and life long
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resident of Noble County, passed away at the home of his son, Howard, residing on a farm northwest of here, on Saturday afternoon.
Death was the result of high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries. He had been ailing for several years, but his illness had not been regarded critical. He was suddenly stricken however, several days prior to his death and never rallied.
Mr. Wilson was born December 5, 1855 on the Wilson homestead and spent his entire life on the farm. He was a prominent and progressive agriculturist of the community. Growing to manhood, he was united in marriage to Olive M. Holmes, October 7, 1879. To this union two sons were born, Howard Stanley and Arthur E. both of near Kendallville.
Surviving relatives besides the widow and two sons, are two sisters, Mrs. Ida King and Mrs. J. D. Weatherford of Kendallville and four grandchildren. Mr. Wilson affiliated with the M. E. Church of Kendallville twenty years ago and was true to his faith.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of his son, northwest of this place. The Rev. R. R. Detweiler offloiating. Interment being made in Lakeview cemetery.
Death Claima Pioneer Woman of Community
Mrs. Sarah Shaffer, aged 85 years, widow of the late Jacob W. Shaffer, resident of this city the past forty years and practically a life long resident of the community, died this afternoon, about 1:30 o'clock at her home on Orchard Street. Death was due to paralysis, with which she was stricken last Monday morning while enroute to her home from the post office. Immediately after suffering the stroke her condition became critical
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and yesterday death was expected momentarily.
The decendant, whose maiden name was Miss Sarah Wright was born in Ohio, and when a baby, her parents came to Indiana, locating on a farm, two and one half miles to northeast of the city. She spent her girlhood days there and November 20, 1854, was united in marriage to Jacob W. Shaffer, who preceded her in death 45 years ago. Six children were born to the union, five of whom have preceded her in death. Mrs. Shaffer moved here from the farm 40 years ago and the past 17 years had resided on Orchard Street.
She was a faithful and devout member of the Methodist Protestant church of this city, and was always held in the highest esteem by all who knew her.
Surviving relatives include one son, Wallace F. Shaffer of North Manchester; one brother, James Wright, of this city, and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Weaver, of Los Angeles, Cal., and Mrs. Francis Browand of Richmond. Five grand children and two great-grand children also survive. Kendallville News Sun
Allen Township Pioneer Dies at Home Wednesday
Lisbon, Ind., Nov. 18th-Death called today a pioneer of Allen township, Mrs. Mary Ellen Pepple, aged 36 years, who has lived in this township all her life. She died at home early today.
Her maiden name was Mary Ellen Walters, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Walters, and she was united in marriage to James B. Pepple. Her good work as wife, mother, friend and neighbor is revered by all who knew her.
Stricken with apoplexy on August 27, this year, she
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had been bedfast ever since. Bronchial pneumonia was the immediate cause of her death. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Frank Thomas, three brothers, Ellsworth, Wilmer and Charles, and three sisters, Mrs. John Finley, Mrs. Levi Hooper and Mrs. Sherman Weirick.
Ameral will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 at the house and at 2 o'clock at Mt. Pleasant church.
Mr. Solomon Walters
Born June 29, 1828. Died August 6, 1895. Aged 67 years, 1 month and 7 days.
Funeral services will be held at Mt. Pleasnat August 8, at 2 o'clock P. M.
Conducted by Rev. Erick assisted by Rev. W. Waltman.
Mrs. Solomon Walters.
Born November 14th, 1827. Died July 17th, 1891.
Aged 63 years, 8 months and 3 days. Funeral services will be held at Mt. Pleasant.
July 19th at 11 o'clock A. M. Conducted by Rev. Erick.
(These were amouncement cards found in the scrap book.)
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Former Resident Dies.
It was with much surprise that it was learned on Sunday morning that Isaac J. Shambaugh, a former well known and highly respected resident of this place, had passed away at the family residence in Green township sometime during the night, as his lifeless body was found lying in bed apparently in the position in which he had gone to sleep, by his daughter, Mrs. Orpha Houts on Sunday morning. No doubt death came as he wished it, for since the death of Mrs. Shambaugh several years ago, and also the fact that in recent years it had become difficult for him to hear. He had often expressed the wish that he could pass away too.
For years Mr. Shambaugh had been a well known character in this place, and took a prominent part in community affairs. He was a former member of the M. E. church here, and during its existence a popular member of the Avilla lodge No. 686 I. 0. 0. P.
He served for a number of years as a member of the Town Board, and at one time was its president. For many years he was olerk in the well known Randall store at this place and had many warm personal friends.
After leaving Avilla he conducted a general store at Green Center for a number of years, but on account of his hearing he relinquished that to take up the occupation of farming.
Mr. Shambaugh was seventy years of age. He leaves one daughter and one grandson together with many relatives and friends to mourn his departure.
The funeral occurred on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, from the Charter Oak church in Green Township, the Rev. E. B. Westhafer a former Pastor of Mr. Shambaugh, officiating. Burial taking place in the Chapel Cemetery, about five miles distant.
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Mrs. Nancy May Whan daughter of William and Sarah Mckee, was born in York Township, Noble County, Indiana, May 13, 1867, and departed this life January 12, 1932, at the home of her niece, Mrs. C. L. Smith at Fort Wayne, aged 64 years, 7 months and 29 days.
She was married to Oliver L. Whan December 10, 1887, and together they faced the jeys and sorrows of life, residing on a farm in Swan Township. The husband preceded her in death July 2, 1931.
When Mrs. Whan's health had been impaired for many years and declined rapidly after her husband's death. For the last few months she lived with her niece. On Christmas day it became necessary to take her to the hospital, where she recovered sufficiently to be removed home after ten days. But only a few days later she suffered a paralytic stroke which hastened her death.
There are two brothers, C. C. Mckee of Avilla, and E. H. Mckee of Swan Township, six nephews and four nieces, and many other relatives and friends who remain to mourn her departure.
Early in life she was converted and joined the United Brethern Church at Albion. After her marriage she became a member of Hopewell Presbyterian Church and persevered in the Christian faith and in loyalty to Christ and His Church to the end of her earthly sojourn.
Death of Mrs. H. Gordon Hersh
The many friends here of Mrs. Helen L. Hersh, wife of H. Gordon Hersh, advertising manager for the Auburn Automobile Company, were pained to learn of her sudden death on last Wednesday afternoon at their home at 702 East Ninth Street, Auburn. Mrs. Hersh had been in failing health for two years, but the immediate cause of
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her death was endocarditis, which resulted from an attack of influenza about three weeks ago.
Mrs. Hersh before her marriage was Miss Helen L. Boozer of Waterloo and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Boozer of Baltimore, Md. Herman D. Boozer of Waterloo is an uncle. She was born August 10, 1896 at Waterloo, Ind., and her age at the time of her death was thirty years, two months, and ten days.
In the year 1907 Mrs. Hersh's parents moved from Waterloo to Rome, New York, while she was still a student in the Waterloo public schools. From Rome the family moved to Baltimore, Md., where her parents now reside.
Her marriage to H. Gordon Hersh occurred in Harrisburg, Pa., July 28, 1918 at the home of her parents, who maintained a temporary residence in that city at the time. Before taking up their residence in Auburn five years ago, they resided for a time in Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio and Richmond, Ind.
The funeral services were held on Friday morning at her late home at 10:30 o'clock, the Rev. Howard M. Morgan, Pastor of the First Presbyterian church of which Hr. and Mrs. Hersh were members, officiating. Mr. Hersh left with the body over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at 1:46 Friday afternoon, for Baltimore where burial was made in Parkwood cemetery in that city on Saturday afternoon.
Surviving are the husband, parents, and two sisters, Julia Boozer at home and Mrs. R. E. Meade of Baltimore.
Mr. Hersh is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Hersh of this place and his many friends here extend him their sincere sympathy in this, his great bereavement.
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Former Editor Hooper Dead
Edward W. Hooper, editor of this paper until several weeks ago, and one of the best loved men Avilla has ever had, passed away at his home on Main Street, Wednesday morning, Jan. 26th, at 5:30 o'clock aged 45 years, 9 months and two days. Death came to him peacefully after an illness of twelve weeks duration.
Edward was the younger of two children born to William and Alice Hooper, his birth dating from April 24, 1875.
The family resided three miles west of town, where passed the bright days of his boyhood, participating in the activities of the community. He attended the district school and later was a student in the Avilla high school. He was united in marriage to Ads Estella Yelser on the 25th day of April, 1897. To this union was born one daughter, Annita, who with the wife survive.
In October 1900, while in the performance of his duties as locomotive fireman, he was injured in a wreck, near Chicago, having the verterbraes in his back crushed and being in other ways severly injured. Eminent surgeons cared for him, but his lower limbs were left in a paralyzed condition and he remained a cripple during the remainder of his life.
In 1906 he purchased into the Avilla News and remained its editor until recently, when he was compelled to retire on account of the illness which caused his earthly career to end.
Words are not ours to properly culogize this noble character. But we do want to say that he was without doubt one of the most esteemed and best loved men who has ever resided in our midst. Loved because of the tolerance he had for his fellowmen, for his teder home life and for the cheer and brightness he brought to the
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lives of those he came in contact with; admired for his courage and for the hopefulness of his disposition, even though afflicted almost beyond endurance, never a word of complaint from him or from his loving wife, who had the constant care of him. He was an Inspiration to all with whom he came in contact and his familiar figure is going to be greatly missed by the people of Avilla and by those who frequently came here.
Besides the wife, daughter Mrs. M. A. Sheets, and her husband and little son, and his sister Mrs. Maude Sutton of Wolcottville, are left a father-in-law, mother-in-law, and a brother. He leaves numerous other relatives who will mourn their loss.
We feel the account would be incomplete without bearing witness to you that Mr. Hooper died a happy saved man. Before death and while his mind was strong and clear he bore witness to his salvation through Christ, and with a beaming countenance praised his Saviour.
Funeral services, which will necessarily be private on account of the quarantine, will be held at the home, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Thomas Kelham.
Thomas Kelham, son of Edward and Sarah bowning Kelham, was born in Richland Co., Ohio, April 5, 1853, and departed this life Oct. 16, 1931, at his home in Avilla, Indiana, aged 78 years, 6 months, and 11 days.
When he was five years of age, he moved with his parents to this community, and here made use of the meager educational advantages afforded in that day.
On Feb. 3, 1878, he married Emma Lobdell, who remains to mourn his death. Together they faced the joys and
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hardships of life, residing on a farm near Avilla. To this union six children were born. Three of them, Fred T., John C., and Mrs. Armetta Mae Scheurich, preceded him in death. Two sons, Frank E. and James W. of Avilla, and one daughter, Mrs. Alda Zellars of Cakland, California, remain to mourn his departure; also nine grand children and seven great-grand children. Fr. Kelham is also survived by three brothers, Joseph of Auburn, George of Laotto, Charles of Montana, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Turner of Garrett. Two brothers, Edward and James, and two half brothers John and Mitchell Huston, are deceased. A host of other relatives and friends are caused to sorrow because of the loss of one they had learned to honor and to love.
Ib'. Kelham was a man on integrity, highly respected by all who knew him. While giving careful attention to his own affairs, he was also public spirited and not too busy to be Interested in those things of community wide interest. He served almost two terms as Trustee of Allen Township, the first term by election, and most of another term by appointment.
Sixteen years ago he was converted under the pastorate of Rev. P. S. Erne and united with the Calvary Evangelical Church of Avilla. He was an earnest and devoted Christian, deeply interested in the work of the Kingdom of God. He served his church in various official capacities, as a member of the Board of Trustees and of the Parsonage Building Committee, as teacher of the Men's Bible Class, and as leader of the Men's Prayer League. During his last illness he displayed a remarkable degree of patience and courage and with an unwavering faith went out to meet his Master.
Grim Reaper Takes Another. Mrs. John N. DeCamp, age 66 years, died at the
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family home here Sunday morning at 6:30 o'clock. Death followed a longering illness resulting from complications.
Mrs. DeCamp was a highly respected woman of the Community and until her recent illness was active in the circles of the Methodist Church with which she was affiliated. She had been a resident here for a number of years and her friends were numbered by her acquaintances.
Laura A. Easly, daughter of Jacob and Mary Easly, was born Sept. 11, 1860 in Jefferson township, Noble County.
She received her education in the county schools and in the Albion high school, and later she attended Normal Schools at Albion and Ligonier, Ind. For eight years she was a successful teacher in the public schools of the county.
On Sunday, March 21st, 1886, she was baptised and received into the Lutheran Church at Rehobeth, and the following Thursday, March 25th, she was united in marriage to John N. DeCamp.
Thirty-nine years of her married life was spent in Avilla, where she was actively interested in whatever concerned the Community.
On March 27th, 1892, she transferred her church membership to the Methodist Episcopal Church of Avilla, where she has been a faithful member. She served a number of the years in the primary department of the Sunday School, part of that time as Superintendant.
For the past two years she has been in ill health and since January 25th has been confined to her bed. On Sunday morning, February 13th, she passed away.
She leaves her husband, John N. DeCamp, and three children, Arthur J. DeCamp of Kendallville, Ind .;
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Clara L. of Springfield, Mass., and Merle of Kansas City, Mo.
The funeral was held from the late home here Tuesday, at 2:30 o'clock, Ber. J. E. Lawshe, officiat- ing. Interment, Lakeview Cemetery, Kendallville.
John D. Hart Resident Here 46 Years Dies.
John D. Hart, age 81 years, veteran building contractor and a resident of Noble County more than 75 years, died this morning, 1 o'clock, at his home, 313 East William Street, following a lingering illness of seven months. Death resulted from complications Incident to senility. During his illness, his condition had been critical several times and his last serious illness had covered a period of five days.
Mr. Hart was born August 29, 1850, in Knox County, Ohio, the son of John D. and Margaret Hart, and his death marks the passing of the last surviving member of a family of eleven children, six boys and five girls. Mr. Hart was about six years of age when his parents moved from Chio to Noble County, locating on a fara in Green township. He grew to manhood there and later moved to Avilla, where he resided about 15 years before moving to Kendallville 46 years ago. In early years he engaged in farming and butchering, but the greater part of his life had been devoted to his trade as carpenter which he followed extensively over a long period of years.
During his reminiscent moods, Mr. Hart would relate jpw. while a resident of Avilla, he butchered and sold meat to campers who were engaged in building the first road-bed for the Baltimore and Chio railroad, and how he traveled over the old plank road between Fort Wayne and Sturgis, Mich., paying the toll demanded. Mr. Hart was widely known throughout Noble County and was highly respected by
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his scores of friends.
He was first married August 23, 1870, with Sarah J. Homsher, who preceded him in death June 2, 1923. To this union one daughter and two sons were born. February 25, 1925, he was united in marriage, with Mrs. Emma S. Maybee, the widow, who survives.
Besides the widow the surviving relatives include one daughter and two sons, Mrs. A. A. France and John W. Hart of this city, and Arthur J. Hart of Kalamazoo, Mich.
Eleven grand children and two great-grand children also survive.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon, 4 o'clock (daylight saving time) from the Evangelical Church with Rev. W. J. Dauner officiating.
Interment, Mt. Pleasant cemetery. Taken from Kendallville News-Sun
Josephine Graham, daughter of Charles Lemon and his wife, Esther Ann, was born October 24, 1858 in Seneca Co., Ohio, died Sept. 15, 1920, age 61 years, 10 months and 21 days. Cn Sept. 21, 1879 she was united in marriage with Martin Graham. This union was blessed with three children, Walter, Grace and Edns, both daughters having taken their departure to the great world beyond before their mother.
Besides her husband and son she leaves to mourn her departure two sisters Hrs. Francis Smith and Mrs. Florence Broughton. Also a host of friends and lived ones.
In the days of joy and prosperity she united with the E. V. Lutheran church of which she remained a true
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and faithful member to the end. Her faith in her Lord and Saviour was strong and unwavering, and at the end she could look heavenward and say "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course I have kept the faith, hence forth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord the righteous judge shall give me at that day; And not to me only, but until all them also that love his appearing."
Ida L. Henry was born in Swan Township, Indiana, July 12, 1870, and departed this life Feb. 20, 1930, at the age of 59 years, 7 months and 8 days.
In the fall of 1889 she was united in marriage to Charley Weller, and for a few years after their marriage they resided away from the old girlhood home, but about twenty five years ago they purchased the old homestead and have resided there since that time.
This union was blessed with three children, one of these was called to the home beyond at the age of twenty months, while two of them Mrs. Gertrude Kelham and Mrs. Gladys Biglow were with the father at the time of Mr. Wellers death.
Besides these there remains the two sons-in-law Mr. Kelham and Mr. Biglow and one granddaughter Marjorie Joan Kelham, and one sister Bertha, who lives in Southern Mississippi, with a host of other relatives and friends to mourn their loss.
In early life Mrs. Weller was converted and became a member of the M. P. Church and she passed into the great beyond believing in Christ as her Saviour.
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Minnie Heauck Bilger was born in the Province of Mecklinburg, Schwerin, Germany, Oct. 12, 1859, and departed from this life Jan. 23, 1930, at her home in Laotto, Ind., at the age of 70 years, 3 months and 11 days.
At the age of 12 years she came with her parents to America and settled on a farm near Auburn, Ind.
April 14, 1886 she was united in marriage to Jesse Bilger. To this union four children were born. Orris of Topeka, Kansas, Mrs. Jesse McCurdy of Port Huron, Mich. She became closely associated with the church while young and has always held that relation.
She was a loving wife, mother and friend. She is survived by a husband, 2 sons and 2 daughters, and five grand children. Two sisters and one brother preceeds her in death.
Funeral was held at the Wesleyan Methodist Church at Laotto, Ind. Rev. W. C. Ott officiating. Interment in Huntertown cemetery.
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OBITUARY
Mary A. Koons, was born April 7th, 1812, in Bedford county, Penn., married to Abraham Pepple, May 2d. 1833.
In September, 1842, she was one of a party of twelve who started for the west to seek homes for them- selves. The party was composed of the following persons : A. Pepple (who was the oldest) his wife and four children- P. B. Pepple of Kendallville, G. W. Pepple of Michigan City, Ind., Ellen C. and A. Miaria, who are still living at the old home; David Koons and wife of Kendallville, and two daughters-A. Rebecca MeClinton of Gallon, 0., and Almira Ernst of Constantine, Mich; and Jacob Koons and wife of Jefferson township. They first settled in Crawford county, Pen. Not being pleased with the country they remained but eighteen months, then again started for the west and settled in Richland county, Ohio, and excellent country, but land was too high for their limited means, so they were compelled to once more turn their faces to the west.
Out of this party of twelve which started from Pennsylvania, now within a few months of fifty years ago, Mrs. Pepple was the first to leave us, and all but three or four attended her funeral.
Mr. Pepple and his family arrived in this county in November, 1846, and stopped with the late Jahu Foster until the present home farm (which was then a dense forest) was purchased. In order to be hear their work they moved in with the late P. Amos Black, where they were kindly permitted to remain until a cabin could be prepared, which was erected near the place where the family residence now stands. They had expected to remain but a few days with Mr. Black, but because of a then prevalent disease, chills and fever, which spared but few, the days became weeks and weeks months, before they were able to get into their new home, which they did the following February.
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