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Death of Homer O Chapman shocks Washington community
Homer O Chapman a veteran B&O Southwestern dispatcher died suddenly from heart paralysis after a chest pain while at home Monday evening. Born October 1866 in Belleville he lived nine years in Washington and left a wide circle of friends. Survived by wife Mary Kincaid and five children, the community mourns and funeral arrangements are noted for Mitchell. Changes in dispatch office followed his death as staff shifts occurred. Emma Carothers wife of John B Carothers superintendent of the Illinois division died suddenly Tuesday night at her East Main Street home.
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Homer O. Chapman
Chapman
Grant Faith
Mr. Chapman
Homer Chapman
B. & ©. Southwestern
Washington
Belleville
Hendricks County
H. C. Chapman
Daviess County
B. & O. Aaids Western
Monon Company
Bloomington
B. & O. Southwestern
Mary Kincaid
Lawrence County
Mitchell
Happy Union
Bradford
Marjean
John
Louise
Homer
L. L. Chapman
Knights of Pythias
Woodmen of the World
Ben Hurs
M. L. Wilson
Fred Smith
Willson
Emma Carothers
John B. Carothers
Ilinois
Southwestern
East Main Street