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Newspaper
Waynetown Despatch
Location
Waynetown, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1899
Page
1
Mourning fills homes as the community notes the deaths of three respected residents this week. The editorial reflects on loss during a festive season and honors the lives of the individuals and their families.
William Chestnut aged 91 dies after a long life in Attica Crawfordsville Wingate and surrounding towns. He married Catharine Bever in 1844 and leaves a daughter Mrs John Munns and two sons with other relatives. James Pierce born 1829 near Wesler dies aged 69 after forty five years of marriage to Lydia Tracey. He was a Baptist church member and leaves a large family. Funeral services held in Wingate and at home with local clergy.
Benjamine Barton Price was born February 1 1852 and died January 2 1899 at age 46 11 months. The brief memorial notes his life and passing in the local obituary record.
Barton Price died Monday after a six year decline. He married Sarah J. Fouta on August 28, 1877 and left four daughters and one son, plus three brothers and three sisters. A funeral service by Rev. Henson was held Wednesday at the Baptist church, with many relatives and friends attending. burial followed at the Masonic cemetery.
Rev A L Crim spoke at the Opera House on Thursday under Law and Order Union auspices. The address urged lawful temperance remedies and praised by many, with the Rough and Ready Quartette providing fitting music.
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