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. iously sick.tecf John CoJgiazier, of South Salei spent Sunday at his farm.wasAfter a brief illness, Joseph Spurgeon.. one among the oldest and beat known low' I citizeoa of Washingtoo county, passed away at the home of his eon, William, from Wednesday, March 18. 1908, at 7 p. m.t Lem- at the age of 86 years. The deceased was a son of Jonah Spurgeon who came to this county from North Carolina as early as 1810, and settled Dear Norris on what is now known as Spurgeon bill, sick where Joseph was bora. He was mar-augle to Almira McKinney and eight t^e children were born unto them Bis has w'*e anlt;* *our ch*!dren preceded him to the better land. His four remaining children were with him in his last hours, our | They are Mrs, William Hancock, of Browrstown; Mrs Martha Welch of amen Salem, and two sons. Calvin and Wil-nda liara. Wiley Spurgeon, a brother of Joseph, lives in Brown county and is a utiog | veteran of the Mexican war. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Winslow, of this county. Joseph was at) honest, industrious citizen. He believed that bread was not sweet unless earned mBcn | by honest toil. He labored as long as his physical strength would permit andthen desired to live no longer. The funeral services were held at his son's home Friday at 10 a, ro., conducted by Rev. I. I. St. Jobo. Many of his grandchildren were present at the funeral to pay the last tribute of respect to their grandfather. Shall the memory of aged lathers pass into forgetfulness. Hlt;s remains were brought to Salem for lt;n-terment arid laid to Test inOrowncemetery.ow ar Pi.lt; ri’Mpling, vou r Hoi s no yholeWta.* * ( 4lt;
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Salem Leader
Salem, Indiana, US
Fri, Mar 27, 1908
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