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.