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Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 4, 1927, p. 1.
Note: The deaths of Mrs. Donald Earl Chambers, Mrs. Martha A. Craig,
Stanley Johnson, Kenneth Wesley Duncan and John Worrall were reported in
separate paragraphs under the heading DEATHS OF THE WEEK.
Funeral services were held at Smithville, Tuesday for Mrs. Donald Earl
Chambers, wife of Earl Chambers, well-known as coach of the Brownstown high
school basketball team and former Smithville player. Mrs. Chambers died
Sunday night here following a two month's illness. Besides the husband,
surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fox, brothers, Roy, James,
Robert, and Eugene, and a sister, Miss Dorothy Wilma.
Constance T. Shotts, Ed.D., CG(SM)
CG and Certified Genealogist are Service Marks of the Board for
Certification of Genealogists, used under license by board certificants
after periodic evaluations by the Board and the board name is a trademark
registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, February 25, 1927, p. 5.
Former Resident Wins Prize
Carl C. Graf, native of Bedford, who is now one of Indiana's leading
artists, has been awarded the Thomas Meek Butler memorial prize of $200 for
displaying the best landscape in oil at the Hoosier salon in Chicago. "Over
the Hills from Weed Patch," is the title of his prize winning painting which
was made last summer during his sojourn at his Brown county cabin.
Constance T. Shotts, Ed.D., CG(SM)
CG and Certified Genealogist are Service Marks of the Board for
Certification of Genealogists, used under license by board certificants
after periodic evaluations by the Board and the board name is a trademark
registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, January 28, 1927, p. 5.
Note: The deaths of V. H. Cornwell, Mrs. Elizabeth Howe Dun, Hiram McCoy,
Mrs. Louisa May, Pink G. Zikes, Mrs. John H. Duncan and Mrs. William Brown
were reported in separate paragraphs under the heading DEATHS OF THE WEEK.
Fraylie Brown, local automobile salesman, was called to Oolitic yesterday by
the death of his mother, Mrs. William Brown. He is one of seven surviving
children. Funeral services will be held today.
Constance T. Shotts, Ed.D., CG(SM)
CG and Certified Genealogist are Service Marks of the Board for
Certification of Genealogists, used under license by board certificants
after periodic evaluations by the Board and the board name is a trademark
registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, January 21, 1927, p. 8.
Note: The deaths of Mary A. Burke, Marvis Edna Chandler, George R. Johnson,
Mrs. Ida Vernon Baugh, Hanna J. Ward, Samuel S. Smith and Sarah E. Baxter
were reported in separate paragraphs under the heading DEATHS OF THE WEEK.
George R. Johnson, age 79 years, veteran Monon section foreman, died at his
home at Bedford last Friday. A son, Fred Johnson, resides in Bloomington.
Constance T. Shotts, Ed.D., CG(SM)
CG and Certified Genealogist are Service Marks of the Board for
Certification of Genealogists, used under license by board certificants
after periodic evaluations by the Board and the board name is a trademark
registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office.
English (IN) News, September 19, 1919, p. 1.
ALTON
Very slight hope is entertained of the recovery of Mrs. Marsh Morgan who for
six weeks has lain critically ill at her home near Deuchars.
English (IN) News, September 19, 1919, p. 1.
Orval (consider Orville a spelling variant) Taylor and family returned home
from Mount Pulaski, Ill., for a two weeks' visit with their parents, Mr. and
Mrs. W. R. Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Carroll.
English (IN) News, September 19, 1919, p. 1.
ALTON
Miss Mildred Deuchars left Sunday for New Albany where she will attend the
soldiers and sailors pageant and remain for a visit with her sister, Thelma,
in school at that place.
English (IN) News, September 19, 1919, p. 1.
ALTON
Miss Pauline Harrison came home Wednesday from an extended stay with her
sisters, Mesdames Will Briggs and Roy Hogan, at Bowling Green, Ky.
English (IN) News, September 19, 1919, p. 1.
Funeral sermon for Mrs. Sarah Nash will be preached at the Longest School
House Sunday, October 21 at 2:30 PM by J. L. Garland. A large crowd is
expected.
Jeffersonville (IN) Republican, June 20, 1920, p. 1.
DEATH OF ROLLA PRATHER
Former Resident of County Dies at His Home I California
Word was received late yesterday evening of the death of Rolla Prather,
formerly of this county, at his home near Fresno, Cal. The immediate cause
of his death is not known, though he has been in ill health for many months.
Last April, just before he had planned to leave for a visit to his father at
Prather, the deceased suffered a paralytic stroke and has rapidly declined
until the final call came to him yesterday.
Mr. Prather was the oldest son of Jefferson and Ann Prather and was born
near Prather, this county, 53 years ago on January 25, 1867. He was reared
and lived there until about 35 years ago when he left for California,
locating near Fresno where he has since made his home. After going west, he
married Ella Gibson, the daughter of Will Gibson, also formerly of this
county.
Besides his widow, father and many other relatives, the deceased is survived
by one brother, Maurice, of Prather, two daughters, Mrs. Cleve Butler of
Fresno; Mrs. N. Weber of Byron; two sons, Maurice and Will, who made their
home with him, and eight grandchildren.
It is not known when the funeral will take place nor where he will be
buried, though it is presumed the interment will be near his adopted home.
During his life here, he made many and lasting friends through his pleasant,
jovial disposition, meeting and treating all alike. The remembrance of
those who knew him and mourn his death contains the highest esteem for a man
beloved by all.
Jeffersonville (IN) Republican, June 20, 1920, p. 1.
RESTROOM OPENS
The community restroom was formally opened yesterday afternoon. The
Restroom Committee, of which Miss Eugenia Glossbrenner is chairman, as
hostess. A large crowd called during the hours specified. Punch was
served. The room is nicely furnished and is now ready for use.
Jeffersonville (IN) Republican, June 20, 1920, p. 1.
JOSEPH WELCH MEETS DEATH WHEN FAST PASSENGER TRAIN HITS HIS TRUCK
Joseph Welch, who conducted a junk shop at 726 Illinois Avenue, was
instantly killed today at 12:30 when the fast B. & O. passenger train struck
the automobile truck that he was driving at the intersection of the railroad
with the Charlestown Pike at Prather. He was going toward Charlestown to
secure a load of junk and did not see the train as it approached from the
north. The crossing where he was hit is known to be a dangerous one, and
other accidents have happened there but this is the first fatality. The
railroad track approaches the pike through a cut, and it is difficult to see
a train until one is directly on the track.
Mr. Welch is said to have been one of the wealthiest colored men in this
county as he owned a number of pieces of property and other interests.
His death is said to have been instantaneous and practically every bone in
his body was broken. He was hurled a distance of about 100 feet. His truck
was totally demolished. Coroner Coots was notified of the accident.
Jeffersonville (IN) Republican, June 20, 1920, p. 1. NOTE: Immediately
below the first article was an item titled "Obituary." For the most part it
simply repeated what was noted above and, therefore, was abbreviated as
noted by the ellipsis.
DEATH OF MRS. BARNETT
Seated in her automobile on the public square, conversing with a friend,
Saturday evening about eight o'clock Mrs. B. A. Barnett was stricken with
apoplexy. Medical aid was called at once. She was taken to her home near
town where she died Sunday morning at ten o'clock. Mrs. Barnett's maiden
name was Elizabeth Cotton. She was the youngest daughter of the late Rev.
Joseph Cotton who was at one time pastor of the Charlestown M. E. Church.
She was born at Connersville, Ind., 1863, and was a graduate of Moores' Hill
College. She was united in marriage to Barton A. Barnett. Since her
marriage, she has resided on a farm near Charlestown. She leaves besides
her husband, one son, Joseph Allen Barnett, of Chicago, and one grandson,
Wilson Arthur Barnett, about one month old, two sisters, Mrs. Mary Johnson
of Franklin, Ind., and Mrs. Anna Tomlinson of Indianapolis, and one brother,
Mr. William Cotton of Columbus, Ind., some nieces and nephews and a host of
friend.
The funeral took place from the family residence at 2:30 PM Tuesday
conducted by her pastor, the Rev. Samuel Reid of Port Fulton, and the Rev.
Fred Davies of Charlestown. The burial was in Charlestown Cemetery.
Those present from a distance attending the funeral were: W. C. Cotton of
Columbus, Ind.; Mrs. Anna Tomlinson, Miss Maude Johnson of Franklin, Ind.;
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Allen Barnett of Chicago; Allen Barnett and wife and W.
Barnett of Jeffersonville; the Rev. Samuel Reid of Port Fulton ad Mr. Ben
Barnett.
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Elizabeth Luvenia Barnett, daughter of Rev. Joseph and Nancy Cotton, was
born in Connersville, Indiana, November 14, 1963. Was married to Barton A.
Barnett, September 25, 1888.Died June 16, 1920.
Jeffersonville (IN) Republican, June 20, 1920, p. 1.
SELLERSBURG
After months of suffering, Mrs. Mary Hill Sherrod passed away at her home on
Paradise Avenue, Sunday afternoon, June 6. She leaves a husband, Pat
Sherrod, and five children: Mr. William Sehr of Indianapolis; Charlie of
Jeffersonville; and Chester, Dewey and Nellie of Sellersburg, and several
brothers and sisters. She was a lifelong member of the M. E. Church from
which her funeral services were preached on Wednesday afternoon and burial
at Walnut Hill Cemetery at Jeffersonville. Her many friends extend to the
family their heartfelt sympathy in their hour of sorrow.
Columbus (IN) Weekly Times, February 7, 1896, p. 8. NOTE: Consider Coffey
as a spelling variant of Coffy.
Grandma Mason, mother-in-law of Judge Coffy, died at Nashville Tuesday night
at the advanced age of nearly eighty years.
Evansville (IN) Courier and Press, August 9, 1888, p. 1. NOTE: The item
below was abbreviated from the original as noted by the ellipsis.
RAILWAY ACCIDENTS
A Number of People Seriously Injured
Indianapolis, Indiana, August 8-A mixed train on the C.., I., St. L. & C.
Railroad was thrown from the track on the Martinsville branch near
Morgantown at 7:30 o'clock this morning. The cause was a broken rail over
which the engine passed safety, but the baggage and passenger cars jumped
the track.Several persons were injured to whom surgical assistance was sent
at once. The injured are: Wilson Stark of Bean Blossom, Indiana, scalp
wound.William Griffin, Nashville, Indiana, scalp wound, Matilda Round, Bean
Blossom, arm broken.
Daily Illinois State Journal, Springfield, IL, January 10, 1913, p. 5.
Mrs. L. A. Simons was called to Helmsburg, Indiana, Monday because of the
death of her father, Mr. Weldon.
Columbus (IN) Evening Star, November 2, 1897, p. 3.
BROWN COUNTY GOLD FEVER
An Anderson special says: The Klondike fever has worn off and now Madison
County gold men are rushing to Brown County, this state. Jake Hubbard and
R. D. Johnson, two old California miners, left yesterday. Last week Charles
Bachfield and Daniel Heck of Elwood went to Brown County and are now working
on a mine. They have unearthed the right kind of quartz and are finding
sprinklings of gold. Edward Main of this city has just returned from the
country and says that in many of the unfrequented spots camps of miners can
be found. They are making good headway and are working quietly in order not
to attract attention. Many of them are going to on an extensive scale, and
some good finds are being made.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Courier, January 18, 1902, p. 4.
Mrs. Elizabeth Prosser, aged 80, wife of Isaac Prosser, deceased, of Brown
County, died at two o'clock Monday afternoon, the result of dropsy, after a
lingering illness. She was a sister of Mrs. Mary Price of Nashville.
The Rivers Institute Traveling Show of Hanover College will present "Nothing
Stops This Train" at the July 18 meeting of the Southern Indiana
Genealogical Society. The play is the story of abolitionists John and Sarah
Tibbets and a slave named Georgina who helped other slaves escape via the
Underground Railroad. The play is set in Jefferson County, Indiana, home of
Eleutherian College, the first college in Indiana to admit students
regardless of race or gender. Meeting time is 7 PM in the Strassweg
Auditorium of the New Albany-Floyd County Library, 180 W. Spring St., New
Albany, Indiana. For more information about the society, visit
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~insigs/nextmeet.htm.