"One of our oldest citizens passes away"
"Aunt Julia Correll, widow of the late Henry Correll, died Wednesday
evening at one o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alex O'Dell,
after a lingering illness of many months. The deceased was born November
19, 1820, being at the time of her death, 77 years, 10 months and 16 days
old. Mrs. Correll's maiden name was Bacholer, and was born near
Washington, Indiana. She first married William P Ballou, and after his
death married Henry Correll. Aunt Julia was a member of the M.E. Church
for over fifty years, lived a Christian life, and was beloved by her
many friends. She leaves two children, Mrs. Oliver Crooke and Mrs. Alex
O'Dell. Several children have gone on before her to the other world.
Rev., G.F. Culmer conducted the funeral services Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock at the M.E. Church after which the remains were taken to the
Walnut Hill Cemetery."
"OBITUARY"
"Clement Correll died in Clarksburg, Daviess County, Ind., December
18th, 1879, aged 59 years and 25 days . He was born in Tuscarawas
County, Ohio arriving in Clarksburg in 1859. The subject of this notice
in life had endeared himself to all who knew him. In 1842 he embraced
religion, and joined the United Brethren Church at Broad Run. His home
for many years was a preaching-place in Ohio. He nearly always sustained
an official relationship in the church. Truly it could be said of him,
he did what he could. Though misfortune was his lot in business, yet few
men sacrificed more for the church than Bro. Correll. He was a great
worker in the Sunday School. During revivals his voice could be heard
above the rest while singing those dear old songs. But he has gone over
the river. It was a pleasant gale that wafted him over. Not soon will we
forget his last days on this earth. Oh, his exhortations, his cheering
words to those who visited him. He leaves a wife, three sons, three
brothers, and five sisters to mourn. May heaven bless them."
"Obituary"
"At his residence, 101 E. Indiana Street, on Wednesday, October 1, 1884,
Elder Peter Simmerman died, aged 28 years and 8 months.
He leaves a kind and affectionate wife, two little children an a large
circle of friends and acquaintances to mourn his loss.
Brother Simmerman made a profession of religion eight or nine years ago,
and united with a General Baptist Church near Boonville. Two years ago he
moved to Evansville(IN) and united with the Independence General Baptist
Church. He attended the session of Liberty Association at Oakland City,
Friday, September 19, and received a trial license to preach for one year
with a view of becoming a candidate for ordination. Brother Simmerman was
truly a Christian, practicing in his daily walk what he taught.
Brother Simmerman was laid to rest in Locust Hill cemetery.
On Sunday, October 5, 1884, at 10:30 am., services to his memory will be
held In Independence General Baptist Church, Elder W H Ivey officiating.
All the friends and acquaintances are cordially invited to attend.
(Evansville, IN 10/4/1884)"
"OBITUARY"
Dr. Samuel Frederick Harris of our town, (my GGUncle), after a prolonged
illness of cosumptionbrought on by kindred disease, died at his home on
Main Street here in Odon, at 11 o'clock. Sunday afternoon at the UB
Church a tribute to his memory was delivered by Rev., A G Scott and he
was laid away in the Odon Cemetery.
Dr. Harris was but 25 years old, but had been a sufferer from disease
almost all of his life.He was a bright promising young man, barring his
diseases. He was a member of the District Medical Society, members of
which acted as pall bearers at his funeral. He died trusting in his
maker."
"DOCTORS DEBATING"
"The Daviess County Medical District Society convened again here Monday
March 4. The forenoon session was devoted to the discussion of medical
topics in general. At the opening of the afternoon session, Dr. DJ Smith
read before the Society a paper on the subject of La Grippe. It was good
and reflected much light on our prevailing malady. It elicited much
discussion.Dr W L Young followed wit a paper on the subject of Chronic
Endometritis which was an able production and reflected credit upon its
author. The session was a very interesting and instructive one. The
Society adjourned at 5 pm to meet on Tuesday, April 1, with the following
program: Treatment of Abortion-Dr A K Lane, discussion opened by Dr WL
Young. Cholera Infantum-Dr S D Culmer, opening discussion by Dr D J
Smith. This article attested to and submitted by Recording Secretary Dr.
S F Harris.
(Based on GGUncle Dr. HARRIS' DOB/DOD, this discussion had to take place
sometime in the late 1880s or very early 1890s. I find their subject
matter a true snapshot of medicine in post Civil War USA)
"NEWS"
"MAN KNOWN HERE, SON IS ARRESTED"
"Jacksonville, FL, March 14- Arthur Vite, son of wealthy steamship
Company owner in Bremen, Germany, was arrested here as an undesirable
alien. It is said that he is an epileptic. It is alleged that Vite was
smuggled into the United States on board an English tramp steamer and
that he was confined for a time in a New York hospital under observation
but escaped.
Locally, relatives of the Vite family in Germany had nothing to say about
Arthur except that he was known to them and that his father was a truly
great man."
HOPE THIS DOES SOME OF YOU SOME GOOD
FRED