WARREN COUNTY, INDIANA
NEWSPAPER OBITS
OBITUARY.
Grace Olive Neff daughter
of Adam and Olive Neff, was born January 5, 1889 and died January 2,
1890, aged 11 months and 27 days. Funeral services were held at the
house conducted by Rev. George Hubatt. And the remains were interred in
the Taylor cemetery. The parents have the sympathy of the entire
community In their sorrow and affliction.
Was Born in 1849 Near Home
Where He Died July 23, 1916
William Colbert, son of George and Elisabeth Colbert was born in Wells
county, Indiana, October 2, 1849 near the Home in which he died July
23, 1916. On February 5, 1869, Mr. Colbert was married to
Manda Miller who has since been his constant and loving companion. To
them were born four children, all of whom are living. The church
membership of the deceased was with the Batson Bridge Christian church
when that organization existed.
He entered this church near the beginning of it's history, perhaps was
oat of the charter members and it was here that his religious interests
were centered. His health has not been good for about five years.
During this time there has been a gradual decline. Death came at a
relief to the stricken man. Surviving him are the members of his
immediate family, his faithful wife, two daughters. Mayme J. and Cora
A. and two sons, Lewis and Joseph; brother and sister are yet
living.
There are seven grand-children and one great grand child. His age is 66
years 9 months and 21 days. His life was of neighborly integrity and of
unarming manliness.
He was a man of a quiet faith. Just a few days prior to his passing, he
stated to a relative that he had confidence in the future and that he
was prepared to go. His death
marks the passing of a man who was loved and respected. Warren Weekly
Tribune, Friday, July 28, 1916
Esther Bailey
County Name: Warren State: IN
Obit: Saturday, May
19th, 1984. Esther Bailey, 84, 110 Lincoln St., Williamsport,
died at Meadow Heights Nursing Home, Williamsport, at 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, shere she had been a patient since 1980.
She was born at
Auburn, Ind. Jan. 17, 1900, the daughter of Morton E. and Addie
Lightcap Hilkey. She graduated from Williamsport High School and
attended the Conservatory of Music at Lafayette and studied under Prof.
Hughes. She was married April 2, 1922, in Williamsport, to Paul
O. Bailey, who survives.
She had been a
piano instructor and gave private lessons in her home for many years.
Years ago she and her husband operated a newsstand and
confectionary store in Williamsport. She had also sung in a
ladies' quartet and traveled the Chautauqua Circuit. She was the
accompainist for the Warren County Chorus for 20 years.
She was a member of
the Williamsport United Methodist Church, Pythian Sisters, 50 year
member Order of Eastern Star, Williamsport Chaper, Warren County
Women's Club, Home Ec Extension Club, Senior Citizens and Friendship
Club. She was secretary of the Residence Council Meadow Heights
Nursing Home.
Surviving, besides
her husband, is one son Paul O. Bailey Jr., Danville, Ill. Three
brothers preceded in death.
Funeral services
were held at the Williamsport United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Friday
with Rev. Charles B. Anderson officiating. Burial was in Highland
Cemetery, Williamsport.
Fisher Funeral
Home, Williamsport, was in charge of arrangements.
Submitted by Carol
Natschke Harner, Aug 05, 2009
Date: 1879-04-16; Paper: Indianapolis Sentinel
Sentinel Specials a Small Lad of Williamsport Meets a Terrible Death
April 15 This afternoon a seven year old son of Mrs. Gillespie while
playing in the Fall branch, was suddenly carried down by current and
hurled over the falls, receiving a fall of 70 feet, which resulted in
instant death. Search was immediately made in the water below, and his
body was found after about an hour.
Date: 1880-06-21;Paper: Indianapolis Sentinel
Sentinel Specials a Foul Murder Committed at Williamsport Indiana
June 19 Thursday last Joshua Cantell, an old citizen of this place,
left his home, and failing to return a search was begun and kept up for
three days.
This morning Clem Herrick found his body a short distance from the town
on the Wabash River bank, where it had been washed. On examination he
was horrified to find that Mr. Cantrell had been murdered. On his head
was a bullet hole, the bullet having passed through his head. He had
also been shot in the abdomen, in the neck and in the leg. The Coroner
held an inquest today, and returned a verdict that the old man had some
to his death by the hands of some unknown person or persons. The
deceased was over sixty years old, and had lived in Williamsport for
many years.
He was a peaceable, well-to-do citizen, and his horrible death has cast
a deep gloom over the town.
Date: 1874-12-03; Paper: Indianapolis Sentinel
Dropped Dead in Court Marshall M. Milford of Attica-a Prominent Lawyer
and Politician Williamsport, Ind., Dec. 2
Dec 2 Marshall M. Milford, one of the most prominent lawyers in Attica,
dropped dead from apoplexy in the court room at this place this morning.
Date: 1879-07-02; Paper: Indianapolis Sentinel
Father Richard Hargrave, one of the pioneer ministers of the Methodist
church, died at his home near Pine village last Monday. Until within a
few months Father Hargrave retained his full strength and powers,
although four score years had passed over his head; his life was wholly
and faithfully devoted to his Master's work and he leaves behind
him not an enemy in the world.
Sabotage Cause of Fatal Wreck on Wabash. Bolts Removed from the Rails
Date: 1922-10-20; Paper: Fort Wayne News Sentinel
WILLIAMSPORT, Ind, Oct. 20—Three were killed and six injured when
eastbound passenger train number 2, known as the Eastern Mail and
Express, was wrecked a mile and a half west of this place at 11:20
o'clock last night.
According to O. L. Stewart, sheriff of Warren county, who was among the
first to reach the scene, and who immediately made an investigation,
the wreck was caused by persons unknown. The bolts that hold the angle
irons in place, binding the nails together, had been removed from
one rail and all spikes on the outside of the rail were removrd. J. B.
Sollett, general superintendent, also made the statement that train
wreckers caused the catastrophe.
The engine and eight cars left the rails. Fire immediately broke out
and five cars were destroyed. The train was traveling at a rate of
speed estimated at 60 miles an hour and when hurtled through space for
a distance of 100 yards striking two trees and turning over on its
side. The eight cars followed. Although only five were consumed by the
flames two others were destroyed. They consisted of two mail cars,
three express cars, a combination coach and a chair car.
A mail car, express and the chair car did not burn. None of the
passengers except the two mentioned were injured although many suffered
from shock and bruises. All were places in the Pullmans and taken to
Danville, Ill. A train was made up there and detoured around the wreck
The Dead
Henry W. Martin, Toledo express messengers.
R.A. Smith, Toledo, baggageman.
Charles L. Schmugge Decatur, Ill. engineer.
Smith was caught in the wreckage and cremated. Engineer Schmugge
was killed outright when he was crushed between the tender and
engine. Expressman Martin was internally injured and died enroute to a
Lafayette hospital.
Six other persons were more or less seriously injured. Two were
passengers George Llove 1816 Biddle Street. St. Louis, negro, right leg
badly cut, Hobart Durrett, negro Springfield, Tenn, head injured,
Emerson Clayton, Wabash, Ind. three ribs fractured, Harry Smith, Maumee
O., mail clerk, left leg cut and left hand cut, G.O. Dale, Fort Wayne,
bruised about the head and body. all the injured were taken to a
LaFayette hospital.
Garland O. Dale, who was injured in the wreck on the Wabash, at
Williamsport is a railway mail clerk and lives at 3525 South Anthony
Boulevard.
Date: 1897-12-22; Paper: Indiana State Journal
WILLIAMSPORT lnd. Dec 20 This morning Dr. A. B. Cunningham,
of Attica, Ind„ fell dead of heart disease. He was apparently In better
than usual health. Dr Cunningham was a dentist, and has practiced In
Attica for many years. He was about sixty-five years old.
Name of Deceased: Aaron
Weidenhammer
County Name: Warren
State: IN
Obit: Death of Old
Resident
Aaron Weidenhammer,
an old and prominent resident of this place, suffered a slight stroke
of paralysis the latter part of last week and appeared to gradually
grow worse. Monday morning his physician pronounced his case
serious and held but little hope of his recovery. Thenceforth he
rapidly grew worse until his death, which occurred at 4:30 o'clock
Tuesday morning. Mr. Weidenhammer was 68 years and 6 days
old. The funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock this
afternoon at the M. E. church and will be conducted by E. C.
Wareing. Interment will be made in Highland Cemetery.
Newspaper:
REVIEW-REPUBLICAN
Submitters Name: Stanley
Weidenhammer
Name of Deceased: Simon
Weidenhammer
County Name: Warren
State: IN
Obit: Simon
Weidenhammer died at the Elk's home at Bedford, Va., Friday, April
16th. The remains were brought back to West Lebanon arriving
Sunday morning and were taken to the home of a niece. Mrs. Sam
Erskine. The funeral was held at the Christian church at 2
P.M. Rev Lewis Hotaling preaching the funeral sermon.
Mr. Weidenhammer was an
old resident of this vicinity. In 1916 he went to the Elk's home
where he remained till his death. He leaves to mourn his loss a
number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends. The Elk's
lodge of Lafayette gave their services at the cemetery. Interment
in West Lebanon cemetery by the side of his devoted wife who preceded
him in the great beyond a number of years ago.
Newspaper: REVIEW
REPUBLICAN
Submitters Name: Stanley
Weidenhammer
Name of Deceased: Lesher
Weidenhammer
County Name: Warren
State: IN
Obit: Lesher
Weidenhammer passed away at his home in Williamsport at 9:00 A.M.
Wednesday morning.
He was the son of Aaron
and Catherine Snyder nee Weidenhammer born May 7, 1867 in
Pennsylvania.
He married Nellie Bowlus,
who preceded him in death.
Mr. Weidenhammer had been
a resident of the Williamsport community most of his life. He was
a retired farmer.
Survivors include one
brother, George Weidenhammer of Williamsport and one sister, Mrs. Ella
Yaste of Williamsport.
Funeral services will be
held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, September 4, at the Hamilton Funeral Home
in Williamsport. Burial will be in the West Lebanon Cemetery.
Newspaper:
Lesher
Weidenhammer
passed
away
at his home in Williamsport at 9:00
A.M. Wednesday morning. He was the son of Aaron
and Catherine Snyder nee Weidenhammer born May 7, 1867 in
Pennsylvania. He married Nellie Bowlus, who
preceded him in death. Mr. Weidenhammer had
been a resident of the Williamsport community most of his life.
He was a retired farmer. Survivors include one
brother, George Weidenhammer of Williamsport and one sister, Mrs. Ella
Yaste of Williamsport. Funeral services REVIEW
REPUBLICATION
Submitters Name: Stanley
Weidenhammer
Name of Deceased: Nellie
(Bowlus) Weidenhammer
County Name: Warren
State: IN
Obit: Mrs. Lesher
Weidenhammer, a daughter of the late Isaiah Bowlus, living on the
barrens, died at her home last Monday morning from puerperal fever
after an illness of only 3 days.
A little son was
born last Thursday and survives the mother.
The funeral took place at
the residence last Tuesday morning. Interment at West Lebanon
Cemetery.
Deceased had been married
less then two years.
She was born November 23,
1869 and was 23 years, 4 months and 5 days of age.
Rev. Wm. Wilmer
officiated at the funeral.
Newspaper: REVIEW
REPUBLICATION,
Submitters Name: Stanley
Weidenhammer
Name of Deceased:
Catherine (Snyder) Weidenhammer
County Name: Warren
State: IN
Obit: Catherine, daughter
of Jacob and Kate Snyder, was born in Reading, Penn., February 24, 1847
and died at her home in Williamsport, Ind., December 14, 1926 aged 79
years 10 months, and 10 days.
She was married to Aaron
Weidenhammer October 27, 1866. To this union were born seven
children, four sons and three daughters. Lesher and George
Weidenhammer of Carbondale, Fred who lives west of town, Mrs. Harley
Kisling if Williamsport Route 2, Mrs. Ella Yaste of this city.
Wilson, who preceded her in death, March 26, 1922 and Emma who died in
infancy. She is survived by the five children, five grandsons and
one granddaughter.
She was a member of the
Methodists church of Lancaster, IL.
Newspaper:
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Submitters Name: Stanley
Weidenhammer
Name of Deceased: Nevada
(Weidenhammer) Kesling
County Name: Warren
State: IN
Obit: Mrs. Nevada
Weidenhammer Kesling, 75, passed away Tuesday evening at the Maris
Hospital where she had been a patient since Friday.
She was born Sept. 18,
1868, in Berks County, PA, daughter of Aaron and Catherine Snyder
Weidenhammer, and spent nearly all her entire life in Warren
County. On Dec. 20, 1893 she married was married to Harley
Kesling, who survives.
Also surviving are a son,
Clifford of near Independence; a granddaughter; three brothers, Fred,
Lesher, and George Weidenhammer, all of Williamsport, and a sister,
Mrs. Ella Yaste, also of Williamsport. Mrs. Kesling was a member
of the Christian Church.
Funeral services were
held Thursday afternoon at the Hamilton Funeral Home.
The body arrived in
Williamsport over the Wabash Railroad Monday afternoon and was taken to
Hamilton Funeral Home where services, in charges of Rev. Fred Longwell,
were conducted at four o’clock followed by burial in Highland Cemetery.
Newspaper: REVIEW
REPUBLICAN
Submitters Name: Stanley
Weidenhammer
Name of Deceased: Alfred
Weidenhammer
County Name: Warren
State: IN
Obit: Fred Weidenhammer
Drops Dead Today
Alfred Weidenhammer, 79
years old, a lifelong resident of Williamsport, fell dead in a local
business place about 10:00 this (Thursday) morning, apparently of a
heart attack.
Mr. Weidenhammer, a
widower, is survived by the following sons: John, Frank, and Webster,
all of Williamsport; and a daughter, Mrs. Mary Dillman of Rockville,
Ind., and several grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are
incomplete at this writing. Hamilton Funeral Home will be in
charge.
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Submitters Name: Stanley
Weidenhammer
Name of Deceased: Bessie
(Bowlus) Weidenhammer
County Name: Warren
State: IN
Obit: BESSIE JANE
WEIDENHAMMER
Bessie Jane, only
Daughter of Elmira and Reverdy I. Bowlus was born in Washington
Township, Warren County July 13, 1883 and departed this life January 2,
1930 being 47 years, 6 months, and 19 days old.
Bessie as she was
familiarly known among her associates spent practically all her life in
and near Williamsport and attended the Clear Branch School. She
united with the Christian Church when a young lady and always was a
faithful member.
On July 14, 1904 she was
united in marriage to Alfred Weidenhammer of the same community in
which she resided. To this union were born five children.
One daughter, Helen Marie died in infancy. Bessie leaves to mourn
her loss the husband, Alfred, one daughter, Catherine of Terre Haute,
three sons, John, Franklin, and Webster all at home. One brother,
James Blaine Bowlus of the Barren's: a number of relatives and a host
of friends.
The funeral services were
conducted from the Christian Church at 2 P. M. Sunday. Rev. Haff
officiated. Interment in the Highland Cemetery.
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Submitters Name: Stanley
Weidenhammer
Name of Deceased: Ella
(Weidenhammer) Yaste
County Name: Warren
State: IN
Obit: Mrs. Ella May
Yaste, 80, Williamsport, passed away at noon Monday, at Community
Hospital, Williamsport, where she had been a patient four weeks.
She was ill one year.
The deceased was born
Feb. 13, 1881, at Lancaster, IL, the Daughter of Aaron and Catherine
Snyder Weidenhammer. On Dec. 22, 1897, she married George Leonard
Yaste, who preceded her in death in 1950. Mrs. Yaste had spent
almost her entire life in Williamsport.
Funeral services
were held Wednesday afternoon from the Machledt Funeral Home in
Williamsport with Mr. Dickey officiating. Burial was made in
Highland Cemetery.
Survivors include a son,
Fred of Akron, OH, and a brother, George Weidenhammer of Williamsport.
Newspaper: REVIEW
REPUBLICAN
Submitters Name: Stanley
Weidenhammer
Name of Deceased: Wilson
Oliver Weidenhammer
County Name: Warren
State: IN
Obit: MILITARY FUNERAL
FOR WORLD WAR VET TAPS SOUNDED FOR WILSON O. WEIDENHAMMER
The death and military
funeral services of Wilson Oliver Weidenhammer at Williamsport Tuesday
afternoon revived some of the scenes and memories of the late war
activities which were so apparent then but vividness of which has
somewhat faded from memory now. Mr. Weidenhammer was
engaged in farm work for Lawrence Crawford in Jorden Township
when he enlisted in the service of his country and was soon sent
overseas. He saw real service and as a result he came back home a
nervous wreck, but the seriousness of his condition was not fully
realized at first. Like a true patriot Mr. Weidenhammer went back
to farm work where he had left off to answer his country's call, but
was not in good health and in a few months he suffered a nervous shock
and came home to his mother in Williamsport and soon became a helpless
invalid. With the hope of effecting a cure Mr. Weidenhammer was
sent to the Methodist Hospital at Indianapolis where his expenses were
defrayed by the government. He was however soon pronounced
incurable and came back home to his mother where he was tenderly cared
for until his death. His nerves were so badly shattered that he
had no use of his lower limbs and he sat in a dazed condition but
frequently indulged in singing of war songs, screaming over the terrors
of battle and crying out that the "Germans are coming."
The funeral services were
held from the M. E. Church at one o'clock. All the local business
houses were closed until two o'clock. The services were in charge
of the Legion Chapter. The casket was born on the shoulders of
the comrades in real military fashion. The regular military
ritual was read.. The sermon for the occasion was delivered by
Rev. J. E. McCloud and Rev. A. V. Babbs pastor of the local church
assisted in the service. The services at the cemetery consisted
of a volley of three shots fired over the grave which was concluded by
the "sounding of taps."
It had been arranged to
convey the body to the cemetery on a wagon draped in the American flag
and drawn by four horses with a military procession by the local post,
but the downpour of rain during the afternoon made this an unadvisable
thing to do. The hearse was used and the large concourse of
people present traveled in automobiles.
A pension of $8.00 per
month was allowed to Mr. Weidenhammer by the government from the time
of his first disability until a month before he died when it was
increased to $25.00 per month with an allowance of $400.00 back pay.
Wilson Oliver
Weidenhammer was born at Lancaster, Illinois, March 20, 1888, and died
at Williamsport, Indiana, March 26,1922, aged 34 years and six days.
He enlisted in the U. S.
Army for service in the World War, May 25, 1918, and was assigned
to Co. A. 335 Infantry. He was in the training camp for but a
short period before being sent across the ocean to join in the great
struggle at the battle front, and on October 10, 1918, he fought in the
battle of the Meuse River, and less than thirty days after or on the
11th of November, fought at the battle of Argonne. As a result of
the terrible artillery fire in these battles he suffered from shell
shock and also from the effects of gas. From those injuries he
never recovered, and was compelled to be a sufferer until the time that
he should be released by death. On returning with his regiment to
the United States, he received his discharge at Camp Sherman, Ohio,
June 11, 1919.
He leaves to mourn his
loss, his mother, Mrs. Catherine Weidenhammer, three brothers, Lesher,
George, and Fred, and two sisters, Mrs. Harley Kesling and Mrs. Leonard
Yaste, and a wide circle of friends.
Such is the brief
fragment of biography which we take note of today. Would that the
whole story of his sacrifice might be written. But we have not
the full details of this life which has been given for flag and
country. It is fitting that we should gather here today to pay
our solemn and reverent tribute to this young patriot. It is
fitting that for a time we should put aside all other employments and
consider and remember the price that has been payed for liberty.
He is another one of
those that will be laid to rest, dying in order that liberty of the
people, by the people, and for the people should not perish from the
earth. In after years his comrades who survive him, and grateful
citizens who appreciate the sacrifice he made, will reverently visit
his grave; and over it the flowers planted by those who loved him will
blossom, and patriot hands will also put there, the flag. Like
other soldier graves, the place where he rests will be forever a sacred
memorial where patriots at times will gather to learn a fresh lesson of
the preciousness of liberty, precious forevermore
because it has cost so
much.
He will not be
forgotten. The memory of his sacrifice will abide with us.
He with other soldier dead have left us the flag they fought for and
with it a larger responsibility. They received it from their
fathers and from the soldiers of the other wars, added luster to it,
and then passed it on, asking as they fell nothing but this, that we
cherish the flag they bled for and give added years to the life of the
Republic.
We who share in this
memorial service today, will soon separate and go our several ways to
our unfinished tasks, but we shall go with spirit more chastened, we
shall go with the recollection of a patriot example to spur us to do
our very best. spur us to do our very best.
Newspaper: REVIEW
REPUBLICATION,
Submitters Name: Stanley
Weidenhammer
SAMUEL
MESSNER
The deceased was born near Pine Village, Warren county, Indiana, June
12, 1851, died July 15, 1911, aged 60 years 1 month and 3 days. He was
married to Miss Annie Henton, at Indianola, Indiana, April 1878. To
this union one son, Chauncey S. was born, who, with his mother, mourn
the loss of a kind and loving husband and father. The deceased also
leaves W. T. Messner of Cherryvale, Kansas; J. C. Messner, Oxford,
Indiana; Frank Messner Oxford, Indiana; Daniel Messner Oxford, Indiana;
and two sisters Edith A. Johnson of Denver Colo., and Mrs. W. A.
Minniear of this place to mourn his loss. The deceased, in company with
W. T. Henton, came to Johnson county, Nebraska, in 1873, fitting out an
ox team, then they drove to where Beaver and Sappa creeks join, at
which place they fell in with Joe and Eugene Dolph, the four of them
coming up the creek together. The Dolph boys were just returning from
filing on their homesteads. The deceased and W T Henton were the third
and fourth settlers to file on Beaver west of Lebanon. The deceased, in
company with W. T. Henton, George S. Johnson, the Ashton brothers and
the Dolph brothers, took a leading part in organizing county. - Danbury
News
(The McCook tribune (McCook, Neb.), July 25, 1911, Tuesday Evening
Edition, page 1) Contributed by Terry Dicken