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Owen County Democrat, Spencer, Indiana, March 10, 1892.
Married Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock at the residence of James Babbs,
Charles A. St. Clair and Hattie Babbs, daughter of Kirk Babbs. Rev. C. E.
Wells performed the marriage ceremony. Mr. St. Clair is a brakeman on the
Big Four and lives at Mt. Carmel, Ill., to which place the bride and groom
took their leave Thursday morning on the ten o'clock train.
Very interesting, Thanks, Ruth
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Owen County Democrat, Spencer, Indiana, February 18, 1892.
W. E. Meek is preparing to "tap" a sugar orchard situated on the old Meek
homestead where 40 years ago a hurricane swept away a splendid sugar
orchard
of three hundred trees. Your correspondent was in the camp at the time
boiling water and by employing all his speed only reached the house, a half
mile away, before the hurricane did its awful work on forests, fences,
houses and all things movable in its course. Two years later, fire cleared
up the brush and fallen timber and then sprang up the little sugar tree
sprouts that now make the young sugar orchard Mr. Meek is going to operate
this spring. The saplings are from 12 to 15 inches in diameter and from 50
to 60 feet high. He proposes to experiment with about 100 this season.
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I am curious, I have a John Simpson in my family line, but the family is
from Kentucky and stretches back to Virginia.
Bev Lopez
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> W. E. Meek is preparing to "tap" a sugar orchard situated on the old Meek
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> orchard
> of three hundred trees. Your correspondent was in the camp at the time
> boiling water and by employing all his speed only reached the house, a
> half
> mile away, before the hurricane did its awful work on forests, fences,
> houses and all things movable in its course. Two years later, fire
> cleared
> up the brush and fallen timber and then sprang up the little sugar tree
> sprouts that now make the young sugar orchard Mr. Meek is going to operate
> this spring. The saplings are from 12 to 15 inches in diameter and from
> 50
> to 60 feet high. He proposes to experiment with about 100 this season.
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Owen County Democrat, Spencer, Indiana, February 18, 1892. NOTE: The item
below is abbreviated from the original as noted by the ellipsis.
OBITUARY
John C. Magill was born in Huntington County, Pennsylvania, May 17, A. D.
1822. Moving with his parents to Monroe County, Ohio, in 1850, they, with
two children, moved to Owen County, Indiana, where he continued to live
until his death. He departed this life Jan. 24, 1892, having lived the
allotted span of human existence, three score and ten years. His illness
that terminated in his death was of few days duration, debility and old age
did their work. His last hours were watched over and soothed by the hands
of a loving wife and affectionate children, of those who could be present,
who ministered to his wants in all tenderness and love. His mental activity
never forsook him. Even in his last moments his mind retained its clearness
and balance. No illusions clouded his understanding, no doubts disturbed
him, no "terrors" surrounded his couch. Philosophically he lived, calmly he
died. He believed that a moral life was the highest state of human
perfectibility, and he truly lived up to his moral convictions with an
honest heart and a mind unshackled. He believed a life of usefulness can be
led, the highest moral refinements attained, tranquility in death secured,
and the highest deserts in an untried life beyond the grave is won.
Owen County Democrat, Spencer, Indiana, February 18, 1892.
Tom Auten departed this life Sunday, Feb. 7, after a short illness of lung
fever. He was buried in the cemetery near Bluford Abrell's on Monday.
Owen County Democrat, Spencer, Indiana, February 18, 1892.
W. E. Meek is preparing to "tap" a sugar orchard situated on the old Meek
homestead where 40 years ago a hurricane swept away a splendid sugar orchard
of three hundred trees. Your correspondent was in the camp at the time
boiling water and by employing all his speed only reached the house, a half
mile away, before the hurricane did its awful work on forests, fences,
houses and all things movable in its course. Two years later, fire cleared
up the brush and fallen timber and then sprang up the little sugar tree
sprouts that now make the young sugar orchard Mr. Meek is going to operate
this spring. The saplings are from 12 to 15 inches in diameter and from 50
to 60 feet high. He proposes to experiment with about 100 this season.
Owen County Democrat, Spencer, Indiana, February 18, 1892.
Charlie Simpson of Iowa and John Simpson, Jr. of Kansas are here to see
their parents, John Simpson and wife who are sick.
SOURCE: A photocopy of this obit, no date or source noted, was found in the
Huber Family File at the Owen County Public Library in Spencer, Indiana.
According to information noted in OWEN COUNTY, INDIANA, CEMETERY LISTINGS,
Laura E. Huber died on May 20, 1952, and was buried in the Olive Hill
Cemetery, Section 26, Morgan Twp., Owen County, Indiana.
MISS LAURA HUBER, 85, DIED TUESDAY
Miss Laura Ellen Huber, 85 years old, died Tuesday evening at the home of
her nephew, Kenneth Schroer, in Jordan. She had been in failing health for
four months but had been seriously ill for only four weeks.
Miss Huber was born in Jordan, the daughter of Daniel and Mary (Canada)
Huber. She operated the Jordan switchboard for a number of years. She was
a member of the Old Union United Brethren church near Jordan.
She is survived by one half brother, Thomas Schroer, and several nephews and
nieces.
The body was taken to the Schoppenhorst Mortuary in Clay City and was
removed Thursday morning to the Clifford Rubeck residence at 9:30 Friday
morning with continued services at 10:00 at the Jordan Presbyterian Church.
Rev. Floyd Elliott officiated and interment was made in Olive Hill Cemetery.
SOURCE: The a photocopy of the obit noted below was found in a packet
marked HUBER FAMILY FILE, No. 2, "Mostly Clippings," at the Clay County
Genealogical Society, Center Point, Indiana. No source was noted, but it
was dated July 15, 1919.
WASHINGTON TWP. MAN PASSES AWAY--Clarence Huber Residing Near Bowling Green
Succumbs Following Illness of Complications.
BOWLING GREEN, Ind., July 14. Clarence Huber, age 31 years, died at his
home three miles south of here early yesterday morning of a complication of
ailments. About two years ago the deceased contracted a sarcoma on his
right hand that made amputation of his right arm necessary and injured his
general health to some extent. A short time ago he suffered an attack of
pneumonia from which he apparently recovered, but in the meantime leakage of
the heart developed and it is said death came with an attack of
strangulation.
Mr. Huber farmed until he lost his arm, after which he opened a grocery
store at Beamer, a flag station on the Monon railroad four miles southeast
of here. Later he moved his stock of goods to a location a short distance
south of Bellaire school house south of here, and it is said he has been
very successful in business.
He is survived by the widow, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Huber, three
brothers, Fred, Walter and Treet (sic), and a sister, Mrs. Grey Stephens.
The widow was Miss Rubey (sic) Stephens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A.
Stephens, before her marriage.
The burial was made in the Mt. Zion Church Cemetery this afternoon.
SOURCE: A photocopy of the obit for Margaret (Lucas) Huber, as noted below,
was found in the Huber Family File--Mostly Clippings, Clay County
Genealogical Society, Center Point, Indiana.
OBITUARY
Margaret (Lucas) Huber passed away at her home in Owen County early Tuesday
morning, September 3, 1935, just one month to the day after her 97th
birthday which was August 3.
Margaret Lucas was born on August 3, 1838, on the farm where she will make
her last resting place as Carolina Cemetery is a part of the old Lucas
homestead. She was the oldest of four children. Uncle John Lucas, who died
a few years ago, was her only brother. Her two sisters died when children.
Her mother's name was Rebecca Haltom.
Margaret Lucas had nine half brothers and sisters. The late Ike Lucas of
Spencer was one of them. She was united in marriage to Levi Huber September
23, 1858. To this union were born eight children: Theodore Huber, who died
in 1921, Rosa Langdon of Wheatfield, Zara Beaman, deceased, Mary Jane,
died in infancy, Flora Carter of Washington, D. C., Ethie Sanderson of
Poland and Ella Minor and Jacob at home. She leaves to mourn their loss
seventeen grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and three great great
grandchildren. She also mothered two stepchildren, Francis William and
Everett Huber from the time they were five and seven years old.
Mother was converted at the age of 13 and joined Carolina Baptist Church in
the year 1859, and remained a member until death. Mother's chief
characteristic was her supreme faith in a loving Heavenly Father. Her faith
and trust were as simple as a little child, and she taught her children that
the greatest thing in the world was to live, pray to and serve God.
Mother's idea of a successful person was not were they famous or had riches
or had achieved great honor, but were they ready to meet the test between
their Creator and their own souls? Her life is a living monument, her
works, her untiring efforts show of the ever present guide, that unfaltering
love of a blessed Redeemer who walked with her in life and stood by her in
death. We will not grieve for mother, call her back when she can now hear
and see and walk, and be with her "loved ones long lost awhile." No, a
thousand times no, but may her life be an inspiration to us who are left
behind.
The Children
David Edwards and Wife Relocate in Spencer
Owen County Democrat, Spencer, Indiana, February 18, 1892, p. 8.
David Edwards and wife, who left this county about a year ago for Missouri,
returned Tuesday and will make their future home in the land of their
nativity.
Owen County Democrat, Spencer, Indiana, February 18, 1892.
Mr. A. J. Glover, a druggist of Spencer, sold liquor as a beverage behind
his secretive prescription case. This morning, before Judge Woods of the
United State District Court, he pleaded guilty and was fined $10 and costs.
[Indianapolis News, Feb. 12]
A typed transcription of the obit for Clara Angeline (Hunsicker) Frazier
Neier was found in the Huber-Frazier Family File, Clay County Genealogical
Society, Center Point, Indiana. No date or source noted. It read as
follows: Gone to rest. Clara A. Neier departed this life May 17, 1911; she
was born February 9, 1840, in Pennsylvania, and came to Indiana with her
parents at a time when this state was little more than a wilderness.
She was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Hunsicker who have gone
before her into the great beyond. She was married to Ara Frazier, November
22, 1866. To this union were born two sons and four daughters. Mr. Frazier
died July 26, 1874, leaving his wife and five small children to mourn.
In 1876 she married Samuel Neier and to this union were born two sons.
She united with the Baptist church at Carolina at the age of 18, under the
preaching of Rev. John Mugg, 53 years ago, to which church she had always
retained her membership. Among her greatest social accomplishments was to
care for the sick and distressed by deeds of love and affection; no night
was too stormy, no time too precious for her to go when called upon to
relieve or care for the sick.
She grew to womanhood during those early pioneer days when educational
facilities were limited and when education was gained by association rather
than by instruction.
How painful it is to think of her in death, but the Great Creator doeth all
things well. She has only gone to a happy home where we may all meet her
again if we are ever faithful to those principles and precepts of life.
She has gone to be crowned by the everlasting crown not made with hands but
eternal in the heavens. She has gone to join her two husbands, and infant
son and daughter. Mr. Neier, her second husband, having died March 26,
1919. She has gone where there is no sorrow, sickness or death, where there
is eternal rest.
She leaves to mourn three sons and three daughters; John E. Frazier, Charles
S. and Lewis E. Neier, Mrs. Alice Michael, Mrs. Eliza Huber and Mrs. Irene
Branneman.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. M. Holmes and burial was in the
Carolina Cemetery.
A typed transcription of the obit for Eliza Jane Huber was found in the
Huber-Frazier Family File, Clay County Genealogical Society, Center Point,
Indiana. No date or source noted. It read as follows:
The Keeper of the Records of the Book of Life carefully turned through its
pages then softly inserted the key to open the door of God's great heart,
this time beckoning a wife and mother to come, and near the midnight hour of
October 14, 1944, Eliza Jane Huber, second daughter and third child of a
family of five children of Ara and Clara A. (Hunsicker) Fraizer, went out to
meet this beckoning hand, quietly and silently passing into the Great Beyond
leaving us at the age of 74 years and 8 months.
She had been in failing health for the past 15 years and on October 4 (was)
stricken with pneumonia from which her frail body was unable to recover
despite all the tender care and loving hand could do so.
She was born February 14, 1870, in Owen County near Jordan Village, Indiana,
and when a child she and her parents moved to a farm five miles east of
Cloverdale, now known as the Uncle Sammy Neier farm. She spent most of her
young girlhood there and at the age of 19 united with the Amity Baptist
Church under the pastorate of the Rev. Billy Bowan and remained there a
faithful member until 1910 when she moved her membership to the Millgrove
Methodist Church where she and her husband could worship together. Here,
also, she was a faithful member and attended church services regularly until
the frailties of life prevented her from doing so. When the Millgrove
Ladies Aid was organized, she became one of the charter members and served
in the Aid without complaint in whatever capacity she could do it the most
good. She was quiet and reserved but always had a small and pleasant word
for all those who came into her home. The writer of this obituary, Pearl
McCullough, remembers with pleasure the many times she sat down at her
table, partaking of the many good things to eat prepared by her dear hands.
On January 15, 1890, she was united in marriage to Daniel Harvey Huber, and
to this union four children were born, one of whom, Leslie T., at the age of
2 1/2 years, preceded her in death; also one sister, Mary, and two brothers,
one infant and John Fraizer.
She is survived by the husband who most of all will miss her and gave her
such loving care and devotion during her many years of illness; three
children, Alva C., Mary Mae Cassel and Ina A. Evans, all of Quincy, and
grandchildren, Daniel E., Maratha Jane and Jo Ann Minnick, Mrs. Velma Lenore
Minnick Rollings, Melvin Lee and Enola Jane Cassel, Melba E. Huber and Donna
Jean Evans; a daughter-in-law, Mahala Huber; two sons-in-law, Joy Cassel and
June Evans; a grandson-in-law, Glen Rollings, and a granddaughter-in-law,
Mrs. Daniel Minnick; sisters, Mrs. Alice Michael and Mrs. Rena Layne, both
of Cloverdale; half brothers, Charles and Lewis Neier of Cloverdale and a
host of other relatives and friends who will greatly miss her.
She was a devoted wife and mother, and her never-ceasing toil and care
helped to make the home of her loved ones to whom she clung with a
never-failing love, sharing their joys and sorrows alike. Some of her
predominating traits of character as those who knew her best can testify,
were her great love for her home, her responsibility as a wife and mother,
and her tender love for her children and grandchildren.
SOURCE: Photocopy of newspaper obit, Huber Family File, Packet No. 2, Clay
County Genealogical Society, Center Point, Indiana. No date or source noted
beyond Douglas County, Illinois, although information noted in the obit
suggests the obit was published a few days after October 12, 1928. NOTE:
The article was slightly abbreviated as noted by the ellipsis.
S. E. HUBER PASSES AWAY
Paralysis Proves Fatal to Officer Known by What He Had Done
Probably no news of a death in Tuscola ever caused more sincere regret than
was shown on last Friday evening when it was made known that Sam Huber has
passed away.
It had been known that he was seriously ill--that he had very little chance
of recovery, but his friends here--about everybody in Tuscola and the
adjacent territory--were hoping that he might "make it" and once more be
about the streets. Possibly not as he had been before, but around once
more.
Several weeks ago Sam woke up one morning and found that he did not have the
customary use of one side of his body. The explanation was simple. He had
had a slight stroke of paralysis while he was sleeping. At once he was
given expert medical attention and for a few days he seemed to improve.
Then came another stroke and after it another. From then on, his was a
hopeless case, but his physician and his family continued to do all they
could. They knew the fight was against odds that could never be overcome
but never gave up hope till he breathed his last.
Probably no one in Tuscola in private life or that of an officer has ever
been more in the public eye than Sam Huber. Naturally a hard worker and one
who just naturally went about the business in hand, he never talked much
about what he was doing or what he had accomplished, but at that he did
things that just seemed to attract attention.
Apparently fearless, he went where others hung back and, in quest of people
who had violated the law, never seemed to have any trouble though criminals,
as afterward proven, possessed guns as powerful as any he carried. A friend
of his who once accompanied him on a hunt for holdup men tells of him having
started out from home without anything but his star. He said that that was
enough. It is known that he never shot a man, though he made many arrests,
some of deep rate characters.
Sam was a friend to everybody. Often in his official career as a special
deputy sheriff and also as marshal of Tuscola, he met people that were down
and out--hungry. They never went away unfed. The writer has seen this
happen a number of times. For a number of years he was city marshal here
and his work was good. He had an uncanny way of appearing on the scene when
someone was not doing what they should and no one could tell just where he
would turn up. Weather did not seem to make any difference with him. He
was found at all parts of the business district, no matter whether there was
rain or snow. Generally, he did the finding, however, as he seemed to have
a way of getting about without being seen.
Moving here at the time C. G. Stovall was sheriff, he was given a position
as special deputy sheriff and from then on till the time of his death, he
had that honor. Apparently little interested in cases he followed them with
doggedness comparative with that of stories of famous detectives and often
brought criminals to the courts after most people had forgotten the
offenses. Tracking down major law breakers was his hobby and he never quit.
Although an officer, Sam never wanted to push anything that was not
necessary and there are many in Tuscola and surrounding country who will
acknowledge that they only escaped arrest by a promise to be good and sin no
more.
Funeral services for Mr. Huber were held Sunday afternoon at the Southside
Christian Church conducted by Rev. C. O. Dotson, a personal friend of the
deceased, who had known him for many years and who paid a touching tribute
to his manliness...
The following obituary was read at the funeral service at the church:
Samuel E. Huber, son of William H. and Mary Huber, was born in Patricksburg,
Indiana, March 23, 1864, and passed away at his home in this city October
12, 1928, aged 64 years, 6 months and 19 days.
On March 14, 1888, he was united in marriage to Mary Belle Nichols. To this
union 12 children were born; three having preceded their father: Melvin,
Orville and one son in infancy. The children who are left with their mother
to mourn this departure are: Ray of Chicago; Renos, Earl, Harold and
Kenneth of this city; Mrs. Bender of Oxford, Indiana; Mrs. Nora Scott of
Decatur; Mrs. Edna Blomquist of Tuscola and Miss Inez Huber, also of this
city; besides two brothers, William Huber, Murdock, John Huber of
Indianapolis and one sister, Mrs. Vera Foster, also of Indianapolis.
In 1897, Mr. Huber moved from Indiana to this vicinity settling in Murdock.
By trade, he was a plasterer, but in Murdock he became associated with the
Morgan Bros. and for eleven years worked with them in their general store
and elevator business.
In 1918 (difficult to read, could be 1913), he came to this city with his
family taking up the work as turnkey and special deputy under Sheriff C. G.
Stovall. Having proved himself magistrate, he was later put on police duty
having served over nine years in this capacity. He again proved himself a
fair officer and public servant. He was absolutely fearless and in the
discharge of his duty yet never exerted his authority unnecessarily. For
this he was beloved by all. He was a friend to all and all were his
friends...
In February 1888 he with his good wife united with the church under the
ministry of Rev. Brandenburg who was then conducting evangelistic services.
Conditions were not always such that he could attend the work and service of
the church in the latter years as often as he wished, yet his heart was in
the work and his faith was in the Christ whom he had confessed before men.
He knew the secret of the Holy Spirit and how He works in those who have
submitted themselves to the Father through Jesus Christ...
He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of American and Independent Order of
Odd Fellows and these two orders join with a host of friends, the church and
the community in extending to the bereaved family their heartfelt sympathy
in this, their hour of sorrow...
Photocopy of Eddie Huber's obit dated October 5, 1967, no source noted,
Huber Family File, Owen County Public Library, Spencer, Indiana.
EDDIE HUBER, 56, DIES SUDDENLY; RITES WEDNESDAY
Eddie Huber of Cloverdale, well known bridge contractor, died Sunday
afternoon, October 1, following a coronary attack at his home. He was 56
years old.
Mr. Huber was the contractor for the Freedom bridge and other brides
constructed in this vicinity.
He was born near Millgrove June 12, 1911, the son of John Huber and Nellie
Hood Huber.
He was married to Gladys Daniels who survives.
Survivors besides his widow include: two sons, Jerry Huber and Johnny
Huber, both of Cloverdale; two daughters, Mrs. Vera Rushton of Stratford,
New Jersey, and Mrs. Margaret Ann Rady of Bainbridge; two brothers, Wilbur
Huber of Cloverdale and William Huber of Mt. Meridian; one sister, Mrs.
Hannah Hale of Indianapolis, and four grandchildren
Funeral services were held at 2 PM Wednesday at the Whitaker Funeral Home in
Cloverdale with the Rev. James Bastain officiating. Interment was in the
Cloverdale Cemetery.
Photocopy of clipping found in the Huber Family File, Owen County Public
Library, Spencer, Indiana. No date or source noted. Teresa's relationship
to Levi Huber, if any, is not known. If anyone can provide additional
information, please do so.
HUBER RITES HELD
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning for Mrs. Teresa E. Huber, 86, of
Terre Haute, who died there Saturday, June 16. She was a former resident of
the Patricksburg community and was born in Marion Township, July 19, 1886,
daughter of Richard and Anne (Williams) Newport.
She was the widow of Fred Huber who died July 16, 1938. Survivors are
daughters, Anna Jane Huber of Terre Haute and Mrs. Christine Ewbank of
Anderson; sons, Donald F. Huber of Patricksburg and Ernest L. Huber of
Terre Haute; 11 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Huber was a member of Mount Zion United Methodist church.
Schoppenhorst Funeral Home in Clay City was in charge of arrangements.
Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery.
I am interested in any Sutherland, Southerland, Sutherlin or Sutherlen folks that have lived in your area since the 1700's. The name is spelled so many ways, but I feel we are all in the same family.
I am looking for information about Philip Sutherlin and his wife Sarah Rules and any children they may have had.
Thanks for any information you might have.