Crawfordsville Review Thursday Jan 20, 1916 -- A sudden attack of heart trouble yesterday
morning at 9:30 o'clock caused the death of William Frank BOOE, 74, one of the most
widely known men in Montgomery and Fountain counties. It was his custom each morning to
visit his brother, George W. Booe, turnkey at the jail. Yesterday when he arrived he said
he was feeling as good as usual. Within a few minutes he was overcome with the attack of
heart disease. Dr. Clements was called. Mr. Booe lapsed into unconsciousness and became
weaker as he was being rushed to his home at 6 W. North Street in a taxi cab. As he was
being carried into the house, he died. Mr. Booe had not been in robust health for some
time being subject to heart spells. Yesterday monring before he was stricken he was
feeling as good as usual. He was born at Scotts Prarie, Fountain Co and was the son of
Williamand mary Booe early settlers. 50 years ago he married Miss Sarah Smith of Waveland
and resides on a farm near that town a number of years. He later moved to Waynetown where
he was ajustice of the pece for several years. 15 yeares ago he moved to this city and
engaged in the brick masonery and recently was appointed inspector on roads in the county.
The last work under his inspection was Fleming Rd. north of this city. Four years ago his
first wife died and about two years ago he married Miss Belle Guin who survives. Mr. Booe
was an unassuming man. He was highly respected by the large nuber of friends int he
counties in which he had lived all his life. Mr. Booe was an active Democrat and was a
staunch party worker all his life. He never sought any office. He was a member of the
First Christian Church in this city and Masonic Lodge, Waynetown. The deceased had no
children. HIs only relatives living are his brother, Goerge and cousin John Booe, druggist
in this city. The funeral will be held at thelate home Friday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. RE
Moss, pastor of the Christian Church will officiate; burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.