Americus Benedict, aged 68 years, died at his home in Markland,
Friday night, May 11th, after an illness of one week, of bladder and
kidney trouble. Mr. Benedict was born in Campbell county, Ky., in
1838. In 1865 he removed to this county and engaged in farming, and
after two years he established himself in the merchandising business
at Markland, also buying and selling produce. He later purchased the
wharf privilege and also a saw mill at Markland, making his interests
in that little town quite large. In 1862 he was married to Miss
Margaret Todd, also a native of Campbell county, Ky., and to them were
born three sons, Walter, Samuel and Warren, and one daughter, Ida.
Mr. Benedict was widely known throughout the county; he served one
term, from 1878 to 1880, as Treasurer of Switzerland county, and had
served in the capacities of Justice of the Peace and Township
Assessor. He was a sterling business man; a generous neighbor and a
tru friend. He was an old and honored member of Switzerland Lodge No.
122, F. & A. M. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock at the family residence in Markland, and the remains were
interred, with full Masonic honors, in the Vevay cemetery.
The many relatives of the deceased have the condolence of the
scores of friends who mourn with them.
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GEORGE FORD
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COMMITS SUICIDE AT CENTAL INSANE HOSPITAL
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George Ford, the maniac, who murdered his wife and three children
on Bethel Ridge, September 21st, ended his existence last Thursday
morning Jan. 18th, by hanging himself from the hinge of a door in the
bath room, at the Insane Hospital at Indianapolis.
Ford had made previous attempts to end his life but guards had
prevented him. Thursday morning during the temporary absence of his
keeper, he ended his life as above stated.
The remains were brought to Vevay Saturday night, and were taken
to Bethel Cemetry Sunday morning for interment, beside those of his
wife and children.
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In loving remembrance of our dear husband and father George W.
Miller, who died Feb. 19th, 1906.
Father is gone but not forgotten,
Never will his memory fade;
Sweeter thoughts will ever linger
Around the grave where he is laid.
We loved him, yes we loved him,
But the Savior loved him more,
So the angels sweetly called him
To that bright and happy shore,
The golden gates were opened,
A gentle voice said "Come"
And with farewells unspoken
He calmly entered home.
It was hard to part with father,
Oh; so sad to see him die,
But we will try to meet him
Some sweet day bye and bye.
Card of Thanks - We desire to extend our sincere thanks to our many
friends and neighbors for the kindness shown us in the sickenss and
death of our dear husband and father George W. Miller. And also to
Rev. Wm. Lowe for the consolling words, and to the ladies for their
beautiful singing.
From Mother and Children.
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