Pioneer Woman Mrs. Paul R. Stage Dies in Greensburg
Mrs. Paul R. Stage a longtime Greensburg resident and wife of Paul R. Stage died last Thursday night at her niece Mary McKay’s home. Born Abel Withrow’s daughter in Virginia on March 11 1830 she was 77. A member of the W R C and Rebekahs she aided the needy. funeral at Centenary church conducted by Rev A L Bennett. burial in South Park cemetery.
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Paul R. Stage
Greensburg
Mary McKay
Abel Withrow
Virginia
Jane
A. L. Bennett
South Park Cemetery
Narrow Escape of a Big Four Yard Switchman
Charles Swain, a switchman in the Big Four yards, narrowly escaped death Friday morning when his clothing caught on a passing engine and he was dragged along the track. He was rescued by companions, and Dr. Bland reported only bruises and a strained back. The item ends with an advertisement for Batterton's carriage paints.
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Charles Swain
Swain
Bland
Funeral for Rev. D. R. Van Buskirk Held in Greensburg
The large funeral service for Rev. D. R. Van Buskirk took place at the Christian church in Greensburg with Judge J. K. Ewing and others as pallbearers. Ministers from several churches spoke on his life, faith, and enduring influence, describing him as a beacon in the community and noting his sermons and oratory.
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D. R. van Buskirk
Christian Church
Gro. van
Third Christian Church
Indianapolis
J. K. Ewing
Dyer C. Elder
W. P. Hann
D. W. Hazelrigg
Bro. van
Z. T. Sweeney
Columbus
Bro van
Job
God
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Ronan
Bro. van Buskirk
Christ
Bro. Sweeney
Greensburg
Tribute to Brother Van Buskirk in Rushville paper
George H. Puntenney recollects Elder Van Buskirk death and his long career. Puntenney recalls teaching at Fairview Academy in 1857 and notes Van Buskirk educated many pupils in Rush and Fayette counties before passing away. He praises purity braveness and faith as his memory endures.
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Rushville Democrat
Bro. van Buskirk
George H. Puntenney
Ith
Indiana Regiment
van Buskirk
Fairview Academy
Rush
Fayette
Dr. VanBuskirk
Post Graduate Club Meeting in Decatur County
Friday sessions by Dr. W H Stemm praised local doctors for strong county work. Discussion covered lungs with Dr Wood on acute bronchitis and Dr Kercheval on chronic bronchitis and Dr Bland on congestion and hemoptysis. Meetings serve as a professional forum and clearing house for mutual aid. Also note Batterton's wallpaper showing offered free to view.
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Decatur
W. H. Stemm
Stemm
Wood
Kerchevas
Bland
Medical Society
Kercheval
Sanders
Thomas
Tremain
White
Gold prospecting in Franklin County hills sparks profit estimates
Cincinnati parties and Ferguson purchase Ernest Agnew’s farm north of Brookville near McKindrey church to mine gold and silver. They report finding twelve dollars per ton in gold and eighty five cents per ton in silver, after secret prospecting finally disclosed last Wednesday when the farm change was completed.
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Brookville American
Franklin County
Cincinnati
Ferguson
Ernest Agnew
Here
McKindrey Church
Death of Miss Sophronia J. Stevens
Miss Sophronia J. Stevens died Monday at one o clock after a long illness. An eighty one year old pioneer resident and sister of the late Frank M. Stevens she lived with his widow and her daughters on North Michigan Avenue. A Methodist church member the funeral was at two o clock Monday at home conducted by Rev A R Beach and Rev Alonzo Murphy with burial at South Park cemetery.
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Sophronia J. Stevens
Miss Stevens
Frank M. Stevens
Elizabeth Stevens
Rena
Ora
Sophronia
Michigan Avenue
Methodist Church
A. R. Beach
Alonzo Murphy
South Park Cemetery
Death of Jacob R Watkins Near Mt Pleasant
Jacob R Watkins age fifty six died at his home near Mt Pleasant Sunday morning after a long heart illness. He leaves a wife a daughter and several relatives. Funeral services were held at Mt Pleasant Tuesday at two o clock under Letts Corner lodge K P and Rev C E Hester with burial in Union cemetery.
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Jacob R. Watkins
Mt. Pleasant
Letts Corner Lodge
K. of P
C. E. Hester
Westport
Union Cemetery
Dentist Drowns in Lagos Mexico After Boat Accident
Word arrives of the drowning death of Dr. Henry Lotshar near Lagos Mexico while boating with two companions. Formerly a St. Paul dentist, he moved west years ago after separating from his wife in California. The boat overturned and he could not reach shore despite onlookers’ attempts. Easter post cards advertised at Batterton's.
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Henry Lotshar
Lagos
Mexico
Lotshar
St. Paul
California
Shelbyville
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Minear
Minear Dry Goods Co
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Carter & Co
First National Bank Building
Gireensburg, Ind
Batterton’s
Rushville
Rush County
37Th Indiana Regiment
Hamilton
Brother van
S. J. Stevens
Jacob Watkins
Royal Baking Powder
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