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Nelson Prentiss, of Albion, is a first cousin of the late George D. Prentice, poet and Journalist. Their fathers were brothers. Albion New Era, April 23, 1885
Myron R. Eddy, an old citizen of Noble County, who immigrated to this country in 1845, where he lived until 1876, died a short time since at Elkhart, at the age of 83 years. Albion New Era, April 30, 1885
On next Saturday, at Ligonier cemetery, the grave of the only revolutionary Soldier buried in Noble County, will be decorated in a fitting manner, we understand. This is the grave of the father of Nelson Prentiss, Esq., of Albion and Nathaniel Prentiss, of Sparta. The family will have a reunion at the grave of the old hero on that day, and bring suitable tributes
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to the memory of the deceased. Among these will be a large square and compass, the emblem of the masonic order of which the deceased was a member. The Albion New Era, May 28, 1885
"Sleep, Old Pioneer"
John Bowman, of York township, died at his home, June 12, 1885, aged 75 years, 1 month and 2 days. He was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, May 10, 1810. He was married to Mary Meson while living in Columbiana County, but the date of the marriage has not been furnished. He settled in Noble County, March 1, 1838, and has continued to reside here since. He was the father of four children, all of whom, with his aged widow, are still living. The widow, his son Jonas, and his two daughters, Mrs. George Bricker and Mrs. Clark Seaburg, reside in York township, and his son Lycurgus, lives in Allen county, near the line of Noble. Mr. and Mrs. Bowman were both present (as they always were) at the meeting of the Old Settlers, and at that time he was in his usual health. On the next Monday while at work in his garden, he wes stricken with paralysis, from which he never recovered, but lingered until the next Friday when death kindly brought relief. Thus another of the little band left of the early settlers has been called away, and the ranks are daily showing gaps, which no recruits can fill, and in a few short years the last of the "old guard of the woods" will disappear.
Gray- at Wolf Lake, Ind., June 23, 1885, of heart disease, Mrs. Sophronia Cray, aged 74 years, 5 months and 10 days. Mrs. Gray was born in Oneida County, New York, Jan. 13, 1811, and was married to Stedman Gray, March 31, 1829.
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The deceased was the mother of 12 children, of whom seven lived to maturity, and five of whom survive her. Of her three daughter, one resides at Lewiston, Ill., and two at Wolf Lake. Of her two sons, one resides in California and could not be present at the funeral of his mother, while the other-Byron P. Gray, trustee of Noble Twp .- resides at Wolf Lake.
She, with her husband, came to this country in 1835, and in the spring of 1854 moved to Wolf Lake, on the premises upon which she died. She united with the Regular Baptist Church in 1851.
Noble County Seceders who they were and How it was accomplished
It is well known that what is now Etna Twp., Whitley Co., was once a part of Washington township, Noble Co., but for certain reasons, detached from Noble upon petition of the inhabitants. It is said that many of the residents of that territory are sorry that the transfer was ever made, and would be glad to return to the Mother county of Noble.
The following recently taken from the Columbia City Post explains who the men were who asked to be transferred, and how it was accomplished :
Etne Township, June 25, 1885.
Editor Post .- Will you please give your readers in these parts a little bit of history by answering the following questions.
When was Etna township struck off from Noble County? Who signed the petition for the change? When and how did it get the name of Etra? X.Y.Z.
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The petition for the striking off from Noble County, that part of Washington township, that is now Etna township, Whitley County, comprising a strip two miles wide and six miles long, was presented to the Board of Commissioners at the September term, 1869, and was acted on at the December term, 1869. The final order was made December 8, 1869, and read as follows: "It is therefor hereby ordered by the board that the boundary line of said counties be so changed asto conform to the line mentioned in said petition so that the several sections mentioned in said petition be in- cluded in the County of Whitley.
The petition was signed by the following voters of the territory. Thos. Hartup, L. Lamson, A. Straight, J. Trumbull, S. Trumbull, Jr., A. M. Blain, William Graves, A. Bennett, Henry Myers, D. K. Chandler, Wm. A. Blaine, Isaac Sheafer, Silas Scott, Alanson Tucker, El1 R. Jones, D. J. Bowman, S. Benton, Wm. Crow, R. Blain, W. Jones, Jno A. Miller, T. Blain, Benj. Boyer, J. Mckendry, John Blain, Alex Mckendry, James Blain, T. Caff, J. Fashbaugh, L. Kile, Jacob Kile, Franklin Hunt, Jno. W. Long, John Long, W. B. Cunningham, J. F. Cunningham, Joseph Welker, Lyman Robinson, D. S. Scott, S. Bennett, J. Bennett, A. Straight, Sen., Thos. Scott, M. C. Scott, Robert Scott, Sen., Fielding Soott, Frederick Sheets, A. B. Gandy, F. M. King, Samuel Garrison, Simon Trumbull, J. C. Matthen, F. Kind, John Kisler, J. D. Coble, Jacob P. Pricket, and T. B. Long.
The new territory received the name of Etns township, Sept. 11, 1860, by an order of the board of commissioners at a special session on that day. It was named after the village in its limits, and that village was designated as the voting place.
On the 13th day of Sept. 1860, A. M. Myers was appointed by the board to take a duplicate of all the lands and lots in said territory from the records in Noble County, and also to procure the congressional trust fund that belonged to the new township. The first
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trust was executed, but the congressional trust Was never delivered over to Whitley County until less than two years ago. However this County had the use of the interest as though the money had been there. Albion New Era, July 16, 1885
Death of Amos Blaok
Again it becomes our painful duty to chronicle the death of one of Noble County's most respected and honored citizens, Mr. Amos Black, which occurred on Thursday evening, July 23, 1885, at his residence cast of town, after a brief illness of pneumonia. Mr. Black was born in Maryland about seventy-two years ago, after which lived in Pennsylvania and Chio, and forty years ago came to Noble County a comparatively poor man, and by industry, economy and excellent judgment during his residence here accumulated a fortune of perhaps $30000. Thirty-five years ago, his wife died, and he never married again, his children keeping house for him up to his death. His age was 71 years, 11 months and 24 days. He was the oldest of seven brothers, all prosperous farmers of the County, except one-Owen Black, Sen. - who has been a prosperous merchant of Albion. The deceased had served a number of years as one of the Commissioners of Noble Co., and discharged the duties of the position with signal ability. His son-John D., was treasurer of the county for two terms.
The funeral took place on Saturday, and was attended by a large concourse of his old neighbors and friends. Rev. Wm. Waltman preached the funeral discourse. He was an excellent citizen, a good man, and his life was a blameless one.
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There will be a dedicatory service at Zion Church Sunday, Aug. 9, 1885, commencing at 10 A. M., in Jefferson Twp., Noble Co., Ind., Bishop N. Castle officiating. There will be preaching also at the church on Saturday evening by the Bishop. Everybody cordially invited.
G. T. Butler
Obituary.
Hays-Died, August 1, 1885, at her residence in Sparta township, Noble County, Ind., of cancer of the tongue, Mrs. Marthe Hays, aged 72 years and 24 days.
The deceased was born in Green County, Chio, July 8, 1813, and was married to Jacob H. Hays in 1834. In 1865 they immigrated to Noble County, Ind., settling upon the farm in Sparta township where she died as above stated.
Funeral services were held at Sparta church on Sunday, Aug. 2, 1885, Rev. Lamport of Ligonier, offic- lating.
Mrs. Hays was a very estimable lady, and was the mother of Dr. J. W. Hays of Albion. Two other children- a son and daughter are left to mourn her departure.
old Citizen Gone
In the death of Thomas Singrey, of Jefferson town- ship, which occurred on Sunday night of this week, this community loses one of its oldest and most respected citizens-a gentleman who has done much for the develop- ment of the Country in which he settled when it was
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almost a wilderness. Up to about a year ago the deceased retained his mental and physical vigot to a remarkable degree, but since then has been gradually falling, until the lamp of life quietly went out on Sunday evening. Mr. Singrey was some- thing more than eighty-five years old, and his had been a busy and useful life. He was the father of cx-commissioner John A. Singrey of Jefferson, J. H. Singrey, Superintendent of the Noble County infir- mary, and A. J. Singrey, a member of the School Board of Albion. Burial Steet Cemetery/
At the residence of his son, Jacob Singrey, of Jefferson township, Noble Co., Ind., Sept. 20, 1835, Thomas Singrey, aged 84 years, 6 months, and 8 days.
The deceased was born in Baltimore Co., Mary- land, March 12, 180k. In 1816 he removed to Richland Co., Ohio, where he was married and cleared up a farm. In 1862 he moved to Noble Co., Ind., where he lived continuously up to the time of his death.
New Era 1885
J. B. Kelley, who died a week or more ago in Kendallville, was 65 years 10 months and 25 days old, having been born in Ontario County, New York in 1819. He moved to Kendallville in 1861, where he has resided ever since. Kendallville loses, in his death, one of her most enterprising and public- spirited citizens. The traveling public will miss him. Albion New Era-Oct. 15, 1885
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Copy of Scrapbook belonging to Mrs. Elizabeth Walters Hooper (Mrs. Levi)
Leonard S. Hersh, fourth child of Peter and Sarah Hersh, was born on a farm near Lucas, Richland County, Ohio, on March 2, 1845.
Being one of a family of eleven children and losing his father early in life, he soon learned what it meant to rely upon his own resources. At the age of 16 years he enlisted in Company E. of the 32nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry and saw active service for one year and six months, when he was cap-by the rebel forces and imprisoned at Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. At the close of the rebellion he came to Avilla, Noble County, Ind., where he has since resided.
He was united in marriage to Eliza Ellen Snyder at Ligonier, Ind. on December 19, 1869. To this union were born three sons: Frank H. of Avilla, John B. of Garrett, and Clinton L. of Ft. Wayne, all of whom still survive to mourn the loss of a kind and loving Christian father.
Mr. Hersh had been in poor health for a number of months and finally a few days ago resolved to give up his active work and was taken to the home of his son John, in Garrett, until he would recuperate, but the end was nearer then anticipated and he passed to the beyond on Monday, May 17, aged 70 years, 2 months and 15 days.
Soon after his marriage he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and united with the Calvary Evangelical Church of Avilla and has remained a consistant Christian ever since. He was perfectly resigned to his death and expressed a desire and an anxiety to meet his savior.
For many years Mr. Hersh followed the occupation of Plasterer, but retired about seven years ago.
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He served as a member of the Board of Education for 15 years and since 1900 has been an efficient clerk and treasurer of the town.
In all of his business relations he was absolutely fair and honest and his integrity could not be impeached.
Mrs. Hersh having died a number of years ago, he leaves aside from the three sons already mentioned, two brothers, Jacob A. Hersh, of Bath, N. Y., Joseph W. Hersh of Avilla, and one sister Sarah J. Huston of Harrington, Kans; five grand children and a host of more distant relatives and friends to mourn his departure.
Funeral services were held at the Evangelical Church in Avilla, Thursday forenoon, Rev. J. W. Metzner, of Elkhart, delivering the funeral address. Rev. F. S. Erne, paster assisted in the services. The remains were laid to rest in the Avilla Cemetery.
The following relatives and friends from out of town were in attendance at the funeral : Mr. and Mrs. John Miser, John Haines and gran-daughter Bessie Crooks, John Stahl, wife and little son, Mertin Snyder and David Steele, Charles Wolf and wife, Amanda Beber, Edgar Beber and wife, Mrs. Heinzerling and Mrs. Nell of Garrett; E. E. Stell and son John of South Bend and Mr. J. E. Rehrer of Ft. Wayne.
Mrs. Samuel Yeiser
Seventy-two years ago, on June 9th, 1842, a little girl first opened her eyes to the world in the home of Jacob and Mary A. Koons in Bedford County, Pa., whom they christened Mary Ann. Last Friday morning, June 19, 1914, that same little girl, now grown old, closed her eyes to the world at her home near Mt. Pleasant.
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Soon after her birth her parents moved to Ohio, and after residing there a few years they moved to a farm in Noble County, Ind., and in this home Mary Ann grew to womanhood.
On Dec. 27, 1856, she married Samuel Yelser and they established a home in Allen township. After seven years residence there they moved to their present home. Six children were born to them, the oldest son, Samuel, died at the age of ten and Benjamin Franklin grew to manhood and died seventeen years ago.
Her husband, four children, Mrs. Mary Adelle Stahl, Mrs. Sadie Feightner, Mrs. Esther Butler and Edward Grover Yeiser, two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Nellie Yeiser and Mrs. Pearl Yeiser, nine grand-children, 3 sons-in-law, a brother and a sister survive.
About twenty-five years ago she united with the Lutheran Church and was a faithful and consistent member and died trusting in her Savior. Funeral services were held at Mt. Pleasant, Monday afternoon, Rev. Bowen delivered the sermon and Rev. Bream assisted in the services. Burial was in the Mt. Pleasant cemetery, Undertaker Mckee having charge.
Passing of a Pioncer
Willian Hooper, who was a well known resident of this vicinity for a long term or years, passed away at 8:10 o'clock Wednesday morning at the Cld People's Home, near this place, after several years of ill health, paralysis and diseases incidental to old age causing his denise at the age of 77 years, 11 months and seven days.
The deceased was born near Clinton, Pa., December 17, 1837, came to Indiana with his parents, and family, Cotober 7, 1857, and settled on a farm in Swan township, Noble County, where he resided until September 30, 1864,
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when he entered the army, serving in Company B. 135th regiment of Indiana Volunteer infantry. He was honorably discharged from the service on June 20, 1865.
On returning to Noble County, he purchased the farm west of town where he resided until April 1, 1908, when he moved to Avilla.
On December 22, 1866, he was untied in marriage to Miss Alice M. Mumford, who departed this life on June 20, 1902, aged 58 years and five days. To the above union tro children were born, Mrs. C. W. Sutton, of Wolcottville, and Edward W. of this place. Other surviving relatives are: Four brothers, John S., Levi and George of this place and vicinity, and James of Portland, Oregon; one sister, Mrs. S. P. Stewart, of this place; four grand-daughters, and a number of nephews and nieces.
A short private prayer service was held at the E. W. Hooper homo, Friday afternoon at one o'clock, Rev. H. W. Park of this place, officiating. The funeral cortage proceeded to Mt. Pleasant Church, where the funeral service was held, with burial in the cemetery.
Prominent Attorney Claimed by Death.
Weir D. Carver has been making a brave fight against tuberculosis at the home of his brother at Defiance, Chio, but Friday morning at 4 o'clock death was the victor and the spirit of this popular young man took its departure. For several days prior to death his condition had been growing worse, but his taking away came as a great shock to his friends.
The now deceased was born to Weir D. and Elizabeth (Barr) Carver at Avilla, Indiana, April 21, 1876. He passed his childhood days and grew to young manhood in
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our midst. He graduated from the local high school in 1893 and then attended normal school and taught in the schools of the County, being at the head of the Rome City schools for several terms. In 1900 he graduated from the law course at Ann Arbor, and a year later established a law office in his home town. He met with success in his chosen profession and was twice elected prosecuting attorney for the 33rd Judicial district. Later he formed a partnership with Frank M. Prickett and they entered upon an extensive law practice at Kendallville. In July 1914 tuber- cular trouble caused him to cease his labors and he went to the mountains of New York State for treatment and rest, but just a year ago his condition became such that he returned to the home of his mother and brother at Defiance, where his health continued to fall until death claimed him.
Under the pastorate of Rev. E. B. Westhafer he professed faith in the Savior and united with the M. E. Church. He was also a member of the Masonic and Elk Fraternities. The former order performed their last rites at the grave.
He leaves a loving mother, a brother Ra B. Carver, and a wife to whom he was united in marriage in 1913. A niece and nephew and an unusually large circle of friends and relatives also mourn the departure of this young man who was possessed of such a bright future.
The funeral party arrived here shortly after the noon hour, Sunday, over the B. & O., and proceeded to the Methodist church, where the services were conducted by Rev. A. L. Lamport, of New Paris, a former pastor here. The large attendance of friends, members of the Noble County bar, fraternity brethern, and the profusion of floral offerings bespoke the esteem in which he was held.
Many, many of our people feel a personal loss in the death of this brilliant young man. Those who knew him
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couldn't help but like him-his was a personality that drew men to him. Our people had expected great things of Weir but a fate which we cannot understand deemed otherwise and all we can do is to mourn. His last dnys were made as easy as possible by his loving mother and by his brother and family. His age was 39 years, seven months, and five days.
A Day of Joy.
Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church in Allen Township Rededicated Sunday.
Sunday Nov. 25th will be remembered by the members and the community of the Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church with pride. The day was all that could have been desired. The fine audience room was filled with eager people and the services were all that one could wish. Good singing and music were no small part in the program.
The dedicatory sermon was delivered by Rev. O. W. Bowen, of Albion. Rev. Bowen was pastor of this church when the present brick structure was reared twenty six years ago. It is needless to say he acquitted himself grandly. He preached from Jer. 36; 23. A remarkable text and a truly marvelous sermon.
The financial statement was then read by the pastor, Rev. K. R. Mohler; 721.91 were spent in the improvements, all of which was provided for except $101.34. The pastor called for subscriptions. By the ald of the church officials, subscription cards were circulated and the amount was quickly provided. The morning offering amounted to $120.45 of which $55.45 was in cash. Rev. E. W. Erick, and the pastor then read dedicatory service and the morning service broke up with congratulations and renewal of acquaintenances. The evening services was a fine gathering of the young. Sev. E. W. Erick, of
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Spencerville, Ind., a former pastor of great favor preached the sermon. The basket contributions at the service amounted to $7. Thus ended this day of joy to those faithful.
Amid all this there were few regrets. Mr. John Black, who with Messrs. C. A. Wible and Lambert McFarland constituted the committee, was unable to be at the service on account of sickness. Rev. A. E. Coff of Albion, Ind., who was to have preached in the evening was also kept away because of the death of his son, who was foully murdered in a hotel in Arkansas City, Kan.
A side-light of joy was the baptism of two babes at the home of Wm. F. Penn, at 3 P. M. by the pastor. They were the daughter of Wm. F. Penn and the son of Henry C. Pfaffman .- Albion Democrat.
Frank Walters
The Frank Walters funeral services were held at the family residence in Lagrange, Thursday at 1:30 p. m., being attended by the K. of P. lodge in a body.
Rev. Norris of the Lagrange M. E. church had charge and used as the text of his discourse, the 88th Fsalm and 18th verse. Appropriate music was furnished by a male quartet. Burial was made in Greenwood Cemetery.
Among those present at the services were: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Weirick, Mrs. James Repple, Mrs. Frank Hooper, Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Walters, Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Walters, of Kendallville and vicinity, Mr. and Mrs. John Finley, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Hooper, and Mr. and Mrs. Merle Permel of this place and vicinity.
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Obituary
Frank S. Walters was born in Noble County near Kendallville, Ind., March 4th 1873, and after a lingering illness, extending throughout nearly four years, he quietly and as gently as the approach of twilight, passed away at the home of Mrs. Putt, his mother-in-law, in Lagrange, Ind., Feb 3rd, 1908, aged 34 years, 10 months, and 23 days.
He was reared on a farm and spent most of his younger life there, being educated and a graduate of the common schools. When taken ill he was engaged in the livery business.
August 30, 1896 he was united in marriage to Blanche Futt and as an issue of this happy union, four children were born, one dying in infancy, while three little sons, Mark, Carson and Dean are left fatherless, to gladden the home and comfort the hearts of the mother and grand- mother, as tokens of the father's love and affections.
"'r. Walters was a very indulgent husband and father, a kind and obliging neighbor and a devoted member of the Lagrange K. of P. Lodge No. 144.
He expressed himself as being prepared and with genuine resignations said to the family Monday evening "I wish I could go Home before morning, and be at rest." His wish was granted, as just before midnight, without a perceptible struggle the taper of life went out, his sufferings ended and brother Frank was gone-gone to his reward.
He leaves to mourn his departure his devoted wife, three little sons, three brothers, James of Lockwood, Mo., Wilmer and Ellsworth of Kendallville, and four sisters, Elizabeth Hooper and Cora Finley, of near here; and Mary Fepple and Mattie Wyrick of Kendallville, besides many friends who will cherish his memory, "green in their hearts, till the arch angel's trump shall proclaim that time shall be no more."
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Obituary Walters
At her home in Allen township, Noble County, Indiana, July 17th, 1891 Mrs. Juliann Walters, wife of Solomon Walters, aged 63 years, 8 months and 3 days. She was born in Richland County, Chlo, was united in marriage to Solomon Walters, February 16, 1854 end moved to Noble County, Indiana, the same year. Thus has ended the life of another devoted wife, kind mother, a good neighbor and a faithful Christian. Sister Walters was for many years a consistent member of the Lutheran Church. Though afflicted for months she bore her afflictions without a murmur. She leaves a husband and eight children and many friends to mourn her departure.
The services were conducted by pastor, Rov. E. W. Erick on Sabbath at 11 A. M., at which time an exceeding large concourse of friends and neighbors met and paid their last tribute of respect to her memory.
Her Life Work on Earth Ended
Sunday morning the sad news came that Mrs. Wn. Hooper, who had been in poor health for the past year, had passed away during the night. Kind and loving hands had administered to her during her illness, but were finally baffled.
The warm heart that had for years throbbed for others woes stilled, and triumphing over all, her freed spirit took its flight.
She was the daughter of Jirah and Lydia (Wheeler) Mumford, and born June 15, 1845. On December 30, 1866, she was married to Wa. Hooper. Almost her entire life had been spent in sight of her late home, where she has
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been surrounded by many of the comforts of life.
It would be useless for us to say anything with reference to her character and life, for it was among those that assembled at her late home Tuesday to pay a tribute of love and respect that her life story has been written, and we believe that the record of her life shows that the world is better for her having lived in it. She regarded the whole human family as one great brotherhood, moving slowly but surely toward high and better conditions and that in God's own time and way everything would result in good. Those who knew her best will miss her most.
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