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Funeral services were held from the late residence Tuesday, June 24, at 2 P. M., in the presence of a multitude of sympathizing friends and neighbors, Rev. Magor, of Kendallville, officiating. Interment at Mt. Pleasnat Cemetery.
Mrs. Rebecca Crothers, one of the pioneers of Noble County, who had attained the advanced age of 88 years, died at the home of her son, Edward Crothers, in Swan township at 11 o'clock, Tuesday night, after an illness of several weeks.
The funeral services will be held at the Evangelical church, here, Priday at 10:30 A. M. Burial in the Avilla Cemetery.
A Tribute to Mrs. Hudson
Among the early pioneers of Noble County were Jacob and Mary Easley who resided in the vicinity of Albion. This home was blest with eight children, two sons and six daughters, the oldest of which was
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Mary M. the subject of this memoir, who was born March 16, 1851. Death has repeatedly broken this family circle, taking father and mother, one son and three daughters until there only remain of this large household, George Easley of Botna, Iowa, Mrs. J. N. DeCamp, of Avilla, Mrs. Elmer Spangle of Elkhart, and Mrs. Jerome Aydelott of Grand Bay, Alabama.
Mary M. Easley was married to Thomas Hudson, Oct. 9, 1873. They also resided in Noble County and were prosperous in the affairs of life as the result of careful industry. Their home was blest with four children, Mrs. Lenna Yeiser, Mrs. Eunice Schaefer, W. Carlton, and Edith B., also one grand daughter, Haxel Yeiser, who has been a member of this household for a number of years. All these were present at the funeral service. Mr. Hudson died after a lingering illness, Oct. 12, 1911, and his funeral services were held in the home on the 14th of the month conducted by Rev. Lamport.
In early life Mrs. Hudson aspired to the better and noble things of our natures and gave her attention and efforts to the accomplishment of this purpose and succeeded to that degree, that she qualified and served, in young wamanhood as a public school teacher. In those years she also becane interested in the Christian life and united with the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Mrs. Hudson had many splendid qualities in her make-up. We cannot mention them all, it is not necessary. We will mention a few for the good it may do us by emphasing the same and thus add to the power of the influence of her life in our midst. She was largely domestic in her nature and loved her home and enjoyed it more than society. Her home was made attractive, cheerful and hospitable-her family was so much to her. In return she received the best that means and thought could provide during her long illness. The other quality to be mentioned was her
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patience and submissiveness. This, of course, made her an indulgent mother and a splendid neighbor. Little ministries of sympathy and kindness were quietly bestowed by her when needed. Then this trait of character was so manifested during her long illness- not a murmur or complaint. In answer to an inquiry with reference to her condition, she always gave a hopeful, cheerful reply. While she wished to live, 'tis true, yet, when she knew that she could not, there was no rebellion against that fact. The going of such a life is missed. May the God of love and mercy sanctify her memory to the good of all who knew her.
The out of town guests at the funeral were Mr. and Mra. John Morehouse, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schauweker, Nr. and Mrs. M. O. DeCamp and John Finley, Albion: Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Conlogue, Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Myers, Mr. and Mrs. John Fulk, Mrs. Sarah Fulk, Mrs. Clinton Fulk and Mr. and Mrs. George Ruthven, Kendallville; Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Hudson and Mrs. J. W. Williams, Ft. Wayne; Mr. Joseph Hudson, Fostoria, O .; Mrs. Joseph Mullendore, Hagerstown, Md., and Mrs. Elmer Spangle, Elkhart.
The Passing of Hiram L. King
The funeral of Hiram L. King one of Noble County's most respected pioneers, notice of whose death was made in our last issue, last Wednesday afternoon at his late residence, north east of Avilla, and was attended by a large number of his old neighbors and admiring friends. The Rev. H. F. Snell of Ft. Wayne officiated. The remains were interred in the King Cemetery in Swan township.
Hiram L. King was born in Geauga County, Ohio, Oct. 2, 1826. In May 1837, with his parents, Hiram and Catherine King, he moved to Noble County, Indiana,
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settling in Swan township. The trip was made with horse teams, and required seventeen days. The parents spent the remainder of their lives in Swan township. The father passing away in 1866 and the mother in 1882. They were the parents of six children namely: Mary Ann, wife of the late Edwin Randall of Allen township, Hiram L., Ira M., Oliver P., John C. and Jane, wife of John S. Hooper, are with the exception of the latter, now deceased.
Hiram L. King assisted his father in the develop- ment of his farm of 400 acres and remained in the home until his thirty-third year. In 1859 he was married to Frances A. Mumford, daughter of a Noble County pioneer. Mrs. King died in 1864 on the home farm in Allen township, where they had resided since their marriage. She left two children, Herbert H., who died in 1884 at the age of twenty-five, and Nellie F., who became the wife of Howard S. Holmes, and died in 1893, aged thirty-two years.
In 1886 Mr. King was again married this time to Mrs. Margaret Craig, widow of the late W. N. Craig of Allen township. One daughter, Crpha A., was born to this union, and this daughter, with the wife, two grand-children, Hallad King of Warsaw, and Grace Holmes, of Alhambra, Cal., and a step daughter Mrs. Dalay Nell Reed, survive.
Mr. King was one of the pioneers of Noble County who contributed materially to the progress of the Community. He possessed those magnificent qualities which are so essential to a truly useful life and by his upright living gained many friends. He was a resident of Noble County during its early history, his presence here dating back to the time when Indians inhabited the vicinity. Early in life he affiliated with the Whig party and always cast his vote for the candidates of that or the Republican party.
By the death of Mr. King, the community and county loses another of its truly great pioneers and prominent
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men. The family of the deceased have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.
J. M. Bonham
For County Assessor.
Mr. James M. Bonham, the present County Assessor is the unanimous choice of his party for a re-nomination. Mr. Bonham did not seek the nomination four years ago and was this year chosen without opposition. He has made a splendid record as an official, adding a large amount of sequestered property to the tax list. The amount added within the past year aggregates nearly $250,000.
Mr. Bonham was born at Madison, Wisconsin, in 1854 and came to Indiana at the age of ten years, and has been a resident of Noble County since. He has been located at his present home 4 } miles south east of Albion for ten years. He was a school teacher for a number of years, and is well qualified to perform the duties of & publio official.
Nov .- 1939 Subject-Little Turtle, 1781-1812
Columbia City, Indiana,
South of here near Eel River site of Turtle Village, Noted Indian Center and birth place of Me-She-Kin-No-Cuah Chief Little Turtle, Village, Razed by Col-Simrall in Sept 1812. Location is "Section 4 Union Twp Whitley County, Ind. On County Gravel Road, formerly the laid out National Highway and named Yellow Stone trail. Just east of Buildings on Buttler farm South side of road, facing north.
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The following is copy of Marker erected near the site,
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South of here, near Eel Biver, site of Turtle Village, noted Indian Center, and birth place of Me-She- Kin-No-Cuah, Chief Little Turtle, Village razed by Col-Simrall in Sept-1812.
Respected old Lady dies near Avilla
Mrs. Elizabeth Finley, widow of the late Abner Finley, peacefully passed away at her home west of this place, Friday afternoon. She had been in poor health for some time and her death was not unexpected. The funeral services were held at the home, Sunday afternoon at one o'clock, Rev. Baker of the M. E. Church officiating. Interment was made in Lake View Cemetery at Kendallville.
Elizabeth Smith Finley was born in Washington County, Maryland, August 23rd, 1833, and departed this life February 10th, 1911, having reached the age of 77 years, 5 months and 17 days.
When very young her parents moved to Ashland County, Ohio, where she grew to young womanhood.
She was married to Åbner Finley, of Ashland County, Ohio, February 28th, 1865. On March 30, 1882 they moved to Noble County, Ind., where they continued to reside until his death, on March 18, 1907, since which time she has continued to reside at the old home
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with her son James.
To their union were born seven sons and one daughter, all of whom survive the mother excepting Mark, whose death occurred at Fort Worth, Texas, June 29, 1904.
Besides the children who are left to mourn their loss there are one sister, two brothers, eight grand children and many other relatives and friends. All of the children and grand children, one brother and the sister, were present at the funeral.
She has been a life long member of and worker in the Evangelical Lutheran church and was always solicituous for the welfare of the church.
Obituary
The subject of this memoir, Henry Hill was born near Lockport County, New York, April 23, 1819, and departed this life at his late residence August 27, 1900, aged eighty-one years, four months and four days. On May 21, 1845 he united in marriage to Miss Eunice Maria Eaton in Knowlesville, N. Y. and subsequently they became the parents of three children the first child, Delos, died at fifteen months old. In 1851 they moved to Jefferson township, Noble County, and settled on a farm where he remained continuously for forty-nine years with the companion of his youth in unbroken affection making their home joyous to their visiting friends.
Mr. Hill was possessed of strong and vigerous constitution, strictly temperate in all his habits. lived to be four score years, being the full time allotted to man "(but by the reason of strength).". His late sickness was of short duration being about twelve days. Complicated with the infirmities of
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age, his strength soon gave way and he yielded to the pressure and the last struggle was over. The funeral took place from his late residence on Wednesday at 2 P. M., August 29, 1900 in the presence of a very large concourse of friends and neighbors under the direction of the writer after which he was laid to rest in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
He leaves to mourn his departure, his deeply afflicted wife, Sarah H. Hill, wife of William H. Whitford, Lewis L. Hill and wife and five grand children, two great-grand children and one sister in California, with a large circle of friends and neighbors.
Mr. Hill was a kind devoted husband, a loving and affectionate father and a kind neighbor, strictly honest in his dealings, long will he be missed by all who knew him.
Rev. T. E. Lancaster Columbia City, Ind.
Former Resident Dead
A letter to Mrs. E. Yeiser bears the sad intelligence of the death of her brother, Henry Abel Secor, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Emanuel Swinehart near Hagerman, Idaho, on oct. 5th.
Mr. Secor was born in this township fifty-nine years ago. As a youth he attended the district schools of this vicinity, later becoming a teacher andi pursued the study of law. While yet a young man he went to Idaho, where he has since resided. He had been in poor health for a year prior to his denise, small pox which failed to break out, finally causing death. Mir. Secor will be remembered by many of our readers.
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Mrs. Harrison Fulks
Ludunsky Watt was born in Huntington County, Pa., Feb. 13, 1826 and departed from this life in Noble County, Ind., November 20, 1906, aged 80 years, 9 months, and 7 days.
She was married to Harrison Fulks in Green town- ship, July 10, 1846, to this union were born 6 sons and 2 daughters, one of the latter dying in infancy.
For more than forty years, she had been & resident of Swan township. The end came peacefully. Therefor be ye also ready, for in an hour when ye think not, the Son of Man cometh.
mmeral services were held at Hopewell church, Friday A. M. and the remains were laid to rest in the Hooper cemetery. Rev, Hollopeter conducted.
Aged Citizen Dead
Michael Walter, one of the oldest residents of Aville, passed away at his home in this place, Wednesday evening at 5 o'clock after a long illness.
At one time he was connected with the firm of Baum, Walter & Haines and conducted a general store here. Later he carried the mail to B. & 0., and for many years has lived a retired life. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in the Evangelical Church, Rev. Mcclure officiating. Interment
in the Avilla Cemetery.
Michael P. Walter was born in Snyder Co., Pa., Feb. 1, 1826, and died at Avilla, Ind., May 22, 1912. His age was 86 years, 3 months and 21 days. In the year 1853 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Fryer. To them seven children were born.
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When but a youth he united with the Lutheran Church, and remained so to the day of his death. He has been a resident of Avilla for 58 years.
He leaves to mourn his departure, his widow, six children: Mra. C. C. Moste, Mrs. H. S. Oaks, Morris and Wallace Walter of Chicago, Mrs. Nora Dolan and Mrs. M. H. Stewart of this place; one brother, one sister and ten grand children. One daugher preceded him to the spirit world.
The following relatives from a distance were in attendance at the funeral: H. S. Oakes, wife and children, Chas. Moste and family, Morris and Wallace Walter, Walter and Raye Stemert and Wallace Dolan of Chicago; Mrs. Ida Aich, Mr. and Mrs. Rosenberger and daughter of Laotto; John Behrer and family of Ft. Wayne; M. Walter and wife of Garrett; and John Kuran and wife of Auburn.
Obituary
Levi Hooper son of William and Susan (Springer) Hooper was born in Alleghany County, Pennsylvania, April 23, 1846, and departed this life Jan. 31, 1921, aged 74 years, 9 months, and 8 days. When nine years old, he came with his parents and settled on a farm in Swan Twp., Noble County, Indiana. At the age of seventeen years he began teaching in the public schools of Noble County, which profession he followed for several years, and later worked at the carpenter's trade.
On July 3, 1873, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Walters. To them were born two children, Frank L. and Grace.
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when they moved to their present home in Avilla, Indiana.
Mr. Hooper had been in falling health for about ten years, following a stroke of apoplexy, but his condition was not critical until Sept. 9, 1920, when he was taken seriously ill, and since that time had been unable to leave his bed.
He was a kind and loving husband and father, and a loyal friend and neighbor. He was associated with the M. E. Church at Summit for many years, always being ready and willing to help when called upon. He was of a quiet and reserved disposition well liked among his neighbors and friends. Surviving are his wife, one daughter Mrs. Merle Pennel of Avilla, one son, Frank L. Hooper of Kendallville, four grand children, Marjorie Pennel of Avilla, Ruby and Beth Hooper of Kendallville, and Ruth Hooper of Hreybull, Wyoming, three brothers, George of Garrett, John S. of Avilla, and James of California, one sister Susan Stewart also of Avilla, besides other relatives.
Items of interest taken from the Avilla News Aug. 8, 1895.
Solomon Walters, a prominent farmer of this township, died Tuesday evening, aged 68 years.
Obituary
David D. Stewart, youngest son of John and Susan Stewart, was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, on March 17, 1859 and departed this life on Cotober 23, 1926, at his home, 1219 Kinsmore Avenue, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
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About 1876 he with his brother James came to Noble County, Indiana, where they were later followed by their parents. He spent the greater part of his life in and near Avilla.
On January 1, 1884, he was united in marriage to Laura A. Good. To this union were born five children. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of this place and during his residence here he was a faithful attendant. Since moving to Ft. Wayne he attended the United Brethern Church and was a member of the Men's Brotherhood of that church.
He was always cheerful, uncomplaining and patient. He will be greatly missed in his home and by all who knew him.
The funeral services were held in the Fort Wayne United Brethern Church at two P. M. on Tuesday, October 26, 1926. The Reverend M. K. Richardson of that church officiated. His body was laid to rest in the Lindenwood cemetery. He leaves to mourn his early departure, his wife, Laura A .; his five children; Mrs. Charles Catwood of Albion, Ind .; M. J. of Laporte, Ind. ; Bessie A., Zoe B., and Dortha at home; four grand children; two great-grand children, one brother, James of Laotto, Ind .; two sisters, Mrs. Belle Wilkie of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Lizzie Gallinger of Metamora, Mich., besides other relatives and a host of friends.
Mrs. Georgia Hersh Passes
Death claimed another one of Avilla's well known residents, when Mrs. Georgia Hersh, widow of the late Joseph W. Hersh passed peacefully away at her home on South Main Street some time Friday morning. The exact time of her death is not known, as she was found dead in bed on Friday morning by Jay W. Hersh, a son. She
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had been ailing for a number of years, but was not thought to be serious. It seems, however, that on account of her age and the nature of her disease that Mrs. Hersh had a premonition that death might be expected and she so expressed herself at times to her pastor and others, but not to the immediate family, and her death came as a distinct shock to them.
She was near 72 years of age at the time of her death and had been a life long resident of Avilla. Immediate relatives who survive are; two sons, Jay W. Hersh of this place and Wallace C. Hersh of Auburn, Ind.
The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon at two o'clock from the residence of her son, Jay W. Hersh on North Main street, the Rev. Ira Steele, pastor of the local Evangelical Church, of which Mrs. Hersh was a member, officiating.
Music for the occasion being furnished by Mrs. Guy Streby who sang "Jesus Lover of My Soul" and "Jesus Savior, Pilot Me" accompanied by Miss Ruth Kemerly on the piano. Burial took place in the family lot in the Avilla cemetery under the direction of funeral director Mcclellan.
Georgia Anna Pryer was born in Avilla, Indiana, July 28, 1858, and deported from this life July 4, 1930, aged 71 years 11 months, and 6 days. She was one of the four daughters born to Doctor and Mrs. Franklin Fryer all of whom have prececded her in death. February 22, 1890 she was united in marriage to Joseph W. Hersh, who preceeded her in death 7 years ago.
To this union was born two sons, Jay W. Hersh of Avilla, and Wallace C. Hersh of Auburn, who survive to mourn her loss. There also survives 7 grand children and other relatives.
Practically all of her life was spent in Avilla. She
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became affiliated with the local Evangelical Church a number of years ago, but because of her affliction she was not permitted to be a regular attendant at the services, but remained faithful until death when she was transferred to the church triumphant.
Mrs. Hersh was a good neighbor; a citizen of respect and honor; a loving and devoted mother, she has lived her life to the children, to her neighbors, and to her God who she loved and served.
Death Claims Prominent Avilla Resident.
Death claimed another one of Avilla's prominent residents, when John N. DeCamp well known former Post master and business man passed away at the family residence on West Washington Street at five o'clock Wednesday morning.
Mr. DeCamp had been ailing for some time, and several weeks ago took to his bed, relinquishing active work as Clerk and Treasurer of the town of Avilla, which position he had filled for a number of years.
He was 73 years of age, and had been a resident of this place for many years. For years he conducted a grocery and general dry goods store, and also served as Postmaster. Resigning the Postmastership, he sold out his dry goods stock to Brumbaugh & Sheets and retired from active participation in business. Several years later he was elected Clerk and Treasurer of Avilla, which position he filled at the time of his death.
Being a public spirited citizen he always took a keen interest in the welfare of the town and its progress. Ho was prominent in church affsirs, and for many years was the successful teacher of the adult bible class of the
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local M. E. church of which he was a member.
He was twice married, his first wife dying four years in February. A year ago last June he married Mrs. Flora Allman of this place. Surviving relatives include the widow, two sons, Arthur J. DeCamp of Kendallville, and Samuel Merle DeCamp of Kansas City, Mo., one daughter, Miss Clara DeCamp of Springfield, Mass. Three sisters, and two brothers also survive. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at two o'clock from the home, the Rev. J. E. Lawshe, pastor of the local M. E. church, assisted by the Rev. Ira Steele, pastor of the Evangelical Church officiating. Burial will take place in Lakeview Cemetery, Kendall- ville under the direction of funeral director MoClellan.
Mrc. James Clemens was born in Cumberland County, Penna., July 13th, 1825, living here until 12 years old; after which her father's family moved by wagon to Richland County, Ohio, where she was united in marriage to Mr. Henry Parker, October 18th, 1846. To this union was born four children, Mary E. Kiblinger and Nancy M. Fay deceased, and W. L. Parker and Mrs. H. S. Skinner who reside in Albion.
Mr. Henry Parker departed this life in Jefferson township, Noble County, October 4th, 1857. After the death of Mr. Parker, Mrs. Parker lovingly labored with her four children on the farm five miles south east of Albion, until in Sept. 11th, 1862, she was united in marriage to Joseph E. Clemens and to this union was born three children, one girl and two boys, Mrs. Charles L. Ingraham, of Kendallville, Ind., J. W. Clemens, and Emerson E. Clemens, deceased. Firs. Clemens is the honorable possessor of thirteen grand- children and sixteen great-great-grand children.
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Mr. Clemens departed this life in August, 1882, after which Mrs. Clemens lived on the farm about two years then moved to Albion where she was afflicted with paralysis, awhile after which she began to live with her different children. She has suffered repeated strokes of paralysis of more or less serious nature for about the last thirty-five years of her life and through it all she has been kind and patient.
Death came to relieve her from her suffering and physical limitations Nov. 17th, about 2:45 o'clock age being 99 years, 4 months, and 4 days.
Mrs. Clemens was converted in Richland County, Ohio, at the age of 12 years and united with the Methodist church at that time and proved faithful until death.
For some time she has prayed earnestly that God would relieve her from her earthly responsibilities and give her her honorable discharge from life's war- fare. This faithful mother was unstintingly devoted to her children and always proved a true friend and loyal neighbor. We have all been made poorer as the result of this great loss that has come to our church and community.
Another Pioneer Resident Dead
Death has again invaded the ranks of Avilla's pioneer residents and has taken from our midst, the venerable Samuel P. Stewart, one of Avilla's oldest and best known residents. For many years his name has been a household word with our people.
Coming to Noble County when a young man, he has been for many years closely allied with the business activities of this section of the county. For many
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years, he, with his brother Matthew, conducted a general store in this place under the firm name of "Stewart Bros."
The Post Office for a number of years was located in their store under the supervision of Mr. Stewart, who succeeded Mrs. Swarthouse as Postmaster at this place. He relinquished the office to Mr. August Vogeding in 1855.
Retiring from the mercantile business, he confined himself to the Fire and Cyclone Insurance business, in which work he was eminently successful. When the late L. S. Hersh relinquished the position of Town Clerk and Treasurer, Mr. Stewart was appointed to the position, and was subsequently re-elected until the infirmities of age, compelled him to give up such work. He has since his retirement been quietly taking his ease and since the death of Mrs. Stewart several years ago, has been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. George Knauer of this place. For the past few years he has been gradually failing from senility incident to old age, and thus he peacefully passed away at the home of Mr. Knauer about one o'clock on Monday morning at the age of 86 years.
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