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OBITS
Bernard
Wilkemeyer
332 South 10th Street; Menigitis
W.. H. Ross( Dr. William Ross) 1225 Main Street; Chronic Bright’s Disease
Mary A.. Purnell 201 South 5th Street; Senility ( Could also be Pushnell)
(Contributed by Rose Page)
“Deaths and Funerals
The funeral of Wm. H. Ross occurred this afternoon at Grace M. E. Church. Rev. L.J. Naftzger had charge of the service and was assisted by Pres. J.J. Mills and Prof. Joseph Moore. A quartet composed of Misses Bessie Sands and Nellie Davis and Messrs. C.A. Keys and Elwood Merris sang. There were a number of floral offerings among them being an emblem from the Richmond Lodge of Masons, a broken column and ancher, sent by druggists, and a large design from the official board of Grace M.E. church. The board were present in a body and escorted the remains to the church.. The Pall bearers were: Messrs. Chas. Price, George H. Knollenberg, Robert Kersey, A.W. Hempleman, M.C. Price and C.C. Binkley. The interment was at Earlham.”
(There seems to be a number of typo’s here- I copied exactly as it was written)
Wayne Co. Misc. Richmond Indiana Taken From: The Evening Item Article Date: 5/22/1896 Page 1
(Contributed by Rose Page)
“Deaths and Funerals”
W.. H. Ross( Dr. William Ross) 1225 Main Street; Chronic Bright’s Disease
Mary A.. Purnell 201 South 5th Street; Senility ( Could also be Pushnell)
Deaths For Richmond Wayne County Indiana
Taken From: The Richmond Register Article Date: 5/24/1896 Page 5(Contributed by Rose Page)
“Deaths and Funerals
The funeral of Wm. H. Ross occurred this afternoon at Grace M. E. Church. Rev. L.J. Naftzger had charge of the service and was assisted by Pres. J.J. Mills and Prof. Joseph Moore. A quartet composed of Misses Bessie Sands and Nellie Davis and Messrs. C.A. Keys and Elwood Merris sang. There were a number of floral offerings among them being an emblem from the Richmond Lodge of Masons, a broken column and ancher, sent by druggists, and a large design from the official board of Grace M.E. church. The board were present in a body and escorted the remains to the church.. The Pall bearers were: Messrs. Chas. Price, George H. Knollenberg, Robert Kersey, A.W. Hempleman, M.C. Price and C.C. Binkley. The interment was at Earlham.”
(There seems to be a number of typo’s here- I copied exactly as it was written)
Wayne Co. Misc. Richmond Indiana Taken From: The Evening Item Article Date: 5/22/1896 Page 1
(Contributed by Rose Page)
“Deaths and Funerals”
Dr. W.H.
Ross Passed Away This Morning
“He Was One of the Best Known Residents of the City- In the Drug Business for Over 30 Years- Mr. Isaac R. Purnell”
“At 5 o’clock this morning, at his home, 1225 Main Street, Dr. William H. Ross passed away, after an illness of several weeks with kidney trouble, during which time, he suffered much, but his death was a peaceful one.
The deceased was 57 years of age, and for 33 years he has been engaged in the drug business in this city. He began business in the old Y.M.C.A. building, but for the past 30 years was located in the Tremont block, on Main, near Eighth Street. He was one of the best known city’s business men, and was highly respected.
Mr. Ross leaves a wife and family. He was a member of Grace M.E. church, and of the official board of the same, and of the Richmond Lodge of Masons. Scores of friends will greatly regret to hear of his death.
Those of his friends who wish to look upon his face again may call at his home any time after 9. A.m. Thursday. The funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Grace M..E. church. The casket will not be opened at the church.”
Wayne County Indiana Richmond Indiana Taken From: The Evening Item Article Date: 5/20/1896 Page 4
(Contributed by Rose Page)
Deaths and Funerals
“Mary wife of Isaac R. Purnell, died Tuesday afternoon at 1:40 at her residence, 201 South Fifth Street, aged 68 years. Besides her husband two grandchildren survive her, William McGuffin and Elizabeth Purnell. Mrs. Purnell has been in ill health for a number of years, and bedfast the past five months. The deceased was worthy member of the First M.E. Church. The funeral will occur Thursday afternoon at 1:30 from the residence. Interment at Earlham.”
Richmond Wayne County Indiana Taken From: The Evening Item Article Date: 5/20/1896 Page 4
(Contributed by Rose Page)
“Mrs. Alice F. Ross, Pioneer Resident of Richmond, Is Dead”
Mrs. Alice Francisco Ross, the widow of William H. Rose, died Tuesday morning at the home of her son, Dr. L.F. Ross at Easthaven. She had been confined to her room for more than a year and for the last 10 days had suffered from pneumonia following an attack of influenza.
She is survived by four sons, sons, L.F.Ross and P.L. Ross of Richmond, Henry C. Ross of Boston, and Commander Charles C. Ross, U.S..N. of Philadelphia, a daughter Miss Leota H. Ross of Washington and three grandsons, William M. Ross of Lombard, Ill, Edwin C. Ross, of Indianapolis, and Richard S. Ross, of Richmond.
Mrs. Ross was the daughter of Dr. Louis J. Francisco, one of the early practitioners of medicine in Richmond, and Abigail J. Casad and was born Winchester( now Gratis) Ohio on May 26, 1850. Her family moved to Richmond in 1859 and she has since made her home in this city. She was married on June 12, 1879 to William H. Ross who died May 20, 1896.
Before her marriage she had attended Hadley’s Academy and Earlham College and for a number of years was a teacher in the public schools of Richmond. Funeral services will be announced later.”
“He Was One of the Best Known Residents of the City- In the Drug Business for Over 30 Years- Mr. Isaac R. Purnell”
“At 5 o’clock this morning, at his home, 1225 Main Street, Dr. William H. Ross passed away, after an illness of several weeks with kidney trouble, during which time, he suffered much, but his death was a peaceful one.
The deceased was 57 years of age, and for 33 years he has been engaged in the drug business in this city. He began business in the old Y.M.C.A. building, but for the past 30 years was located in the Tremont block, on Main, near Eighth Street. He was one of the best known city’s business men, and was highly respected.
Mr. Ross leaves a wife and family. He was a member of Grace M.E. church, and of the official board of the same, and of the Richmond Lodge of Masons. Scores of friends will greatly regret to hear of his death.
Those of his friends who wish to look upon his face again may call at his home any time after 9. A.m. Thursday. The funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Grace M..E. church. The casket will not be opened at the church.”
Wayne County Indiana Richmond Indiana Taken From: The Evening Item Article Date: 5/20/1896 Page 4
(Contributed by Rose Page)
Deaths and Funerals
“Mary wife of Isaac R. Purnell, died Tuesday afternoon at 1:40 at her residence, 201 South Fifth Street, aged 68 years. Besides her husband two grandchildren survive her, William McGuffin and Elizabeth Purnell. Mrs. Purnell has been in ill health for a number of years, and bedfast the past five months. The deceased was worthy member of the First M.E. Church. The funeral will occur Thursday afternoon at 1:30 from the residence. Interment at Earlham.”
Richmond Wayne County Indiana Taken From: The Evening Item Article Date: 5/20/1896 Page 4
(Contributed by Rose Page)
“Mrs. Alice F. Ross, Pioneer Resident of Richmond, Is Dead”
Mrs. Alice Francisco Ross, the widow of William H. Rose, died Tuesday morning at the home of her son, Dr. L.F. Ross at Easthaven. She had been confined to her room for more than a year and for the last 10 days had suffered from pneumonia following an attack of influenza.
She is survived by four sons, sons, L.F.Ross and P.L. Ross of Richmond, Henry C. Ross of Boston, and Commander Charles C. Ross, U.S..N. of Philadelphia, a daughter Miss Leota H. Ross of Washington and three grandsons, William M. Ross of Lombard, Ill, Edwin C. Ross, of Indianapolis, and Richard S. Ross, of Richmond.
Mrs. Ross was the daughter of Dr. Louis J. Francisco, one of the early practitioners of medicine in Richmond, and Abigail J. Casad and was born Winchester( now Gratis) Ohio on May 26, 1850. Her family moved to Richmond in 1859 and she has since made her home in this city. She was married on June 12, 1879 to William H. Ross who died May 20, 1896.
Before her marriage she had attended Hadley’s Academy and Earlham College and for a number of years was a teacher in the public schools of Richmond. Funeral services will be announced later.”
Richmond Wayne County Indiana Taken
From:
The Evening Item Article Date: 5/20/1896 Page 4
(Contributed by Rose Page)
“Margaret L. Denyer"
Margaret L. Denyer, 79 years old, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Ford, 55 South Seventeenth Street, at 3 o’clock Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Denyer was a member of the Baptist church of this city. The body was removed to the Stegal funeral parlors but will be returned to the home of the daughter Thursday morning. Friends may call there any time after 1 o’clock Thursday afternoon.
She is survived by the daughter, Mary E. Ford, at whose home she died; one son, William R. Denyer; five grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted on Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. D.L. Ferguson, pastor of the Reid Memorial United Presbyterian church, will officiate. Burial will be made in Earlham Cemetery.”
“Margaret L. Denyer"
Margaret L. Denyer, 79 years old, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Ford, 55 South Seventeenth Street, at 3 o’clock Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Denyer was a member of the Baptist church of this city. The body was removed to the Stegal funeral parlors but will be returned to the home of the daughter Thursday morning. Friends may call there any time after 1 o’clock Thursday afternoon.
She is survived by the daughter, Mary E. Ford, at whose home she died; one son, William R. Denyer; five grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted on Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. D.L. Ferguson, pastor of the Reid Memorial United Presbyterian church, will officiate. Burial will be made in Earlham Cemetery.”
Wayne County Indiana Richmond Indiana
Taken
From: The Richmond Item Article Date: 1/23/1930 Page 2
(Contributed by Rose Page)
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs.
Carrie Rockwell
“Mrs. Carrie Rockwell, 52 years old, died at her residence 88 Easthaven Avenue, on Monday afternoon. The body was removed to the Stegall Funeral Parlors following the death and will again be returned to the home on Wednesday morning. Friends may call at the home after Wednesday noon.
Mrs. Rockwell is survived by the husband, S.S. Rockwell and one son, Leonard Rockwell. Funeral services will be held on Thursday morning at 10 o’clock at the home with Dr. J.J. Rae in charge. Burial will be made in Earlham Cemetery.”
Richmond Wayne County Indiana Taken From: The Richmond Item Article Date: 1/22/1930 Page 2
(Contributed by Rose Page)
“William B. Nelson
Funeral services for William B. Nelson, 85 Civil War veteran and a member of Sol Meredith Post G.A.R. who died Monday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Rummel will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at the home of the daughter. 122 North Seventeenth Street. The services will be held at 2 o’clock. Interment will be made in the Earlham Cemetery.”
“Mrs. Carrie Rockwell, 52 years old, died at her residence 88 Easthaven Avenue, on Monday afternoon. The body was removed to the Stegall Funeral Parlors following the death and will again be returned to the home on Wednesday morning. Friends may call at the home after Wednesday noon.
Mrs. Rockwell is survived by the husband, S.S. Rockwell and one son, Leonard Rockwell. Funeral services will be held on Thursday morning at 10 o’clock at the home with Dr. J.J. Rae in charge. Burial will be made in Earlham Cemetery.”
Richmond Wayne County Indiana Taken From: The Richmond Item Article Date: 1/22/1930 Page 2
(Contributed by Rose Page)
“William B. Nelson
Funeral services for William B. Nelson, 85 Civil War veteran and a member of Sol Meredith Post G.A.R. who died Monday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Rummel will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at the home of the daughter. 122 North Seventeenth Street. The services will be held at 2 o’clock. Interment will be made in the Earlham Cemetery.”
Richmond Wayne County Indiana Taken
From:
The Richmond Item Article Date: 1/22/1930 Page 2
(Contributed by Rose Page)
Sharon J. Gunn
Fountain City, Ind., Jan. 21- Sharon J. Gunn, six month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.. Charles Gunn of northwest Webster, died at 6 o’clock Tuesday morning at the residence of the grandfather, Martin Duke, at Fountain City, where the family had been residing.
The infant died following a several week period of illness. She is survived by her parents, the grandparents, and one brother and one sister.
These obits were listed in the Richmond area- they are within the Wayne County area.. Richmond had the only paper during this time..
Wayne County Indiana Richmond Indiana Taken From: The Evening Item Article Date: 4/28/1909 Page 6
(Contributed by Rose Page)
“ Richmond Woman As An Author Of Poems St. Nicholas Published Contribution by Mrs. Alice Francisco Ross
Mrs. Alice Francisco Ross, of this city, has a poem of some length in the May number of the St. Nicholas, the famous child’s magazine, the poem being delightful in sentiment and charmingly written.
The St. Nicholas has paid Mrs. Ross the compliment of a number of illustrations, including head and tall pieces, the whole forming one of the most important contributions to this number of the magazine.”
Wayne County Indiana Richmond Indiana Taken From: The Evening Item Article Date: 4/28/1909 Page 6
“ Lit With Oil; Woman Dies Aflame”
“Ran Two Blocks A Human Torch After Kerosene Can Exploded”
Columbus, Ind., April 28- Mrs. George Hobson, aged 35 years, was burned to death at her home here last night. She attempted to light a fire with kerosene in a wood stove which contained live coals. The containing the oil exploded. The woman ran two squares enveloped in flames.”
(Contributed by Rose Page)
Fountain City, Ind., Jan. 21- Sharon J. Gunn, six month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.. Charles Gunn of northwest Webster, died at 6 o’clock Tuesday morning at the residence of the grandfather, Martin Duke, at Fountain City, where the family had been residing.
The infant died following a several week period of illness. She is survived by her parents, the grandparents, and one brother and one sister.
These obits were listed in the Richmond area- they are within the Wayne County area.. Richmond had the only paper during this time..
Wayne County Indiana Richmond Indiana Taken From: The Evening Item Article Date: 4/28/1909 Page 6
(Contributed by Rose Page)
“ Richmond Woman As An Author Of Poems St. Nicholas Published Contribution by Mrs. Alice Francisco Ross
Mrs. Alice Francisco Ross, of this city, has a poem of some length in the May number of the St. Nicholas, the famous child’s magazine, the poem being delightful in sentiment and charmingly written.
The St. Nicholas has paid Mrs. Ross the compliment of a number of illustrations, including head and tall pieces, the whole forming one of the most important contributions to this number of the magazine.”
Wayne County Indiana Richmond Indiana Taken From: The Evening Item Article Date: 4/28/1909 Page 6
“ Lit With Oil; Woman Dies Aflame”
“Ran Two Blocks A Human Torch After Kerosene Can Exploded”
Columbus, Ind., April 28- Mrs. George Hobson, aged 35 years, was burned to death at her home here last night. She attempted to light a fire with kerosene in a wood stove which contained live coals. The containing the oil exploded. The woman ran two squares enveloped in flames.”
(Contributed by Rose Page)
1898-11-16
Dublin, Ind. Nov 14
Mrs. Katherine Hoffman, aged sixty-five, wife of Jacob V. Hoffman, a wealthy and retired farmer and merchant of this place, died today of a complication of vervour troubles. She leaves a husband and four children, Mrs. W.H Sands, of Southport, Ind. Mrs. George Cox of New Castle; Mr. Frank K. Hoffman and Mr. Jerone Hoffman of Dublin Funeral Thursday.
Dublin, Ind. Nov 14
Mrs. Katherine Hoffman, aged sixty-five, wife of Jacob V. Hoffman, a wealthy and retired farmer and merchant of this place, died today of a complication of vervour troubles. She leaves a husband and four children, Mrs. W.H Sands, of Southport, Ind. Mrs. George Cox of New Castle; Mr. Frank K. Hoffman and Mr. Jerone Hoffman of Dublin Funeral Thursday.
1898-11-16
Richmond, Ind. Nov 14
Charles Boughner, whose home was near Germantown, died yesterday of paralysis at the age of seventy five. He was one of the wealthiest farmers in the county, He made large amounts of money speculating during the war. Boughner was foreman of the jury that returned a verdict of hanging in the famous Bates murder trial.
Richmond, Ind. Nov 14
Charles Boughner, whose home was near Germantown, died yesterday of paralysis at the age of seventy five. He was one of the wealthiest farmers in the county, He made large amounts of money speculating during the war. Boughner was foreman of the jury that returned a verdict of hanging in the famous Bates murder trial.
Aug 19 1896 Richmond Ind.
Major James Connor, Who Had an Enviable War Record
Richmond, Ind., Aug 19
Major James Connor aged seventy two, died Friday night at his home in Fountain City, after a long illness. He was one of the well known citizens of Wayne County, and had an excellent war record. Mr. Connor was born in New Garden Township, the county, in 1824. At the breaking out of the civil was he enlisted in Company D. Eight Indiana Volunteers.
Major James Connor, Who Had an Enviable War Record
Richmond, Ind., Aug 19
Major James Connor aged seventy two, died Friday night at his home in Fountain City, after a long illness. He was one of the well known citizens of Wayne County, and had an excellent war record. Mr. Connor was born in New Garden Township, the county, in 1824. At the breaking out of the civil was he enlisted in Company D. Eight Indiana Volunteers.
PALLADIUM ITEM OBITUARY -
09/18/2006
- RICHMOND, IN
Elma Rhoda Silliman, age 90, of Richmond, Ind., died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006, after a lengthy illness. She was born June 18, 1916, in Richmond to August A. and Callie Maines Kettler. Elma was a 1934 graduate of Morton High School and was a widow of William Marks Silliman who died March 16, 1996. She enjoyed gardening, growing flowers and mowing grass with her tractor. On May 23, 1967, Elma was named "Working Girl of the Day," marking the third time a lady employee of Avco had received this honor from radio station WHON. She was the senior interviewer in the employment office. She worked for Avco for over 30 years ending as personnel manager. Survivors include her daughter, Rhonda J. Jackson and her husband James R. of College Corner, Ohio; two granddaughters, Allison Elaine Dodd and her husband Dustin of College Corner, Ohio, and Erica Quinn Koontz of Muncie, Ind.; one great-grandson, Jackson Craig Dodd; two sisters, Goldie Benner of Richmond and Vera Burns of Scotts, Mich.; one brother, Lewis Kettler and his wife Doris of Richmond; two sisters-in-law, Marilyn Kettler of Cambridge City and Bertha Kettler of Richmond, Ky.; one brother-in-law, Don Phenis of Richmond; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; four sisters, Hazel Vogt, Thelma Phenis, Ruthellen Pegg, Alice Vannatta; and three
brothers, Carl Kettler, August Kettler Jr. and Robert Kettler. Funeral service for Elma Rhoda Silliman will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept 19, 2006, at the Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond, Ind. Chaplain David Garman will officiate. Burial will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call Monday, Sept 18, from 4-8 p.m. at Doan & Mills Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Reid Hospital Foundation for the Hospice Program, 1401 Chester Blvd., Richmond, IN 47374.
( Contributed by Francie Ede)
Richmond Telegram 15 AUG 1878, page 3, column 2
Frank K Hess
Frank K. Hess, for twelve years a resident of this city, and, we think, an employe at Gaar, Scott & Co’s ever since his coming, died Tuesday morning, after long suffering. He has for several years been a sufferer with a terrible affliction, a kind of tumor, or enlargement of the neck, and for several months an intense sufferer. He was a young man of exemplary morals and courteous bearing, making a friend of every one with whom he was associated. His funeral occurs from his residence on Wiggins street, tomorrow morning at 9 o’clock.
HONORS TO THE DEAD.
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Resolutions on the Death of Frank K. Hess by his Brother Odd Fellows, and Remarks by Rev. I. M. Hughes at his Funeral.
Richmond, Ind., Aug. 23
To the N. G. officers and members of Whitewater lodge, No. 41, I. O. O. F.
The special committee to whom was assigned the duty of preparing resolutions on the death of Frank K. Hess, P. G., offer the following reports:
The death of our well beloved brother Frank K. Hess, which occurred on the morning of the 13th Inst., at his residence, after a long and painful illness, again illustrates and brings home to us with renewed force the truth of the inevitable law under which we live – “all must die.” Not alone to the aged, who are gathered as a shock ripe for the garner, nor yet to the young who are but just entering upon the joys and trials incident to this life; but as well (as in this case) to those in the rank of full vigor of life surrounded by home and loved ones, with every prospect of much to live for, comes the summons, “thy earthly pilgrimage is ended,” for in life as “in death, there is no distinction.”
Brother Hess’ life as an Odd Fellow truly may be said to have abounded in good works. His record is one of which each one of us, who have associated with him as brother Odd Fellows, might be proud.
Not only as an Odd Fellow but as a man, may we emulate his Christian uprightness of character, which won for him the esteem and friendship of those with whom he mingled, whether in the lodge room, the church, the shop or the home circle.
The deceased was initiated into the order in Whitewater lodge, No. 41, and has served this lodge in all the grades of official capacity, at the time of his death holding the office of permanent secretary.
In taking note of the departure of our beloved brother it is proper that we take such action as will manifest and appreciate of his services and our personal regreat at his death. Therefore
Resolved, That in Frank K. Hess, P. G., we recognized a true man, a valuable member of our order, and especially of this particular lodge.
Resolved, That our sympathies are tendered to the bereaved family of our beloved brother’ and while we fully realize that words of tenderest sympathy seem as idle words in so great grief; yet in love we proffer our sympathy, and commend our sister and her family to the tender care of our Father in Heaven, of whom the Psalmist hath said: “A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows is God in his holy habitation; and to these words we add the following lines, which are full of comfort and consolation:
Life is ever flecked with sadness, and our
hearts are often weary
With the burden of the sorrows we are called
upon to bear;
And we often murmur blindly at the clouds
so dark and dreary,
Shrouding all the world around us with the
blackness of despair.
If we love our great Creator, if we trust in
him sincerely,
We shall know that what He sends us He
will help us ******* [possibly endure]
And though dark the clouds ***** **, over
all the sun shines clearly,
To the heart that overcometh, palms of vic-
tory are sure.
Are we troubled? Do we sorrow? Are our
tears forever flowing?
Doth grief cut its jagged furrows deeply in
the stricken soil;
Thankfully should we remember, though we
now in tears are sowing,
We shall reap in joy hereafter, while eter-
nity shall roll.
Then, O weary heart be patient though the
night of sorrow lingers
Though your heart-strings vibrate only in a
sad and minor strain,
There shall dawn a glorious morning, when
the touch of angel fingers
Shall awaken all your being in glad melody
again.
Resolved, That in this dispensation of divine providence we recognize the power of him in whom we live and move and have our being’ whose power is ever over us, and his careful hand is ever guiding us through this wilderness of rocks and whirlpools that are on the pilgrim’s way, when in search of rest, which cannot be found on earth, not even from the cradle to the grave.
Resolved, That Oriental encampment, No. 28, with heartfelt sorrow mourn the loss of a noble patriarch, a true Odd Fellow, a good citizen, a firm friend, a kind father, a devoted husband and an honest man; and while we sensibly feel our loss in the ties of brotherhood thus severed we shall ever remember with kindness the ever ready and willing worker In the cause of our beloved order. Brother Hess was afflicted more than the common lot of mortals but he endured his sufferings with almost superhuman fortitude and patience, with a hope and trust in him that doeth all things well.
Resolved, That Oriental encampment, in sustaining this loss that saddens the heart, will not and cannot forget the widow and the orphans in this their hour of sad affliction and heavy calamity, but join with our sorrow and sympathy with the family and friends of the deceased, whose only consolation in this hour of trial comes from God, who has promised to be a husband to the widow and a father to the fatherless.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread on the journal of this encampment, and a copy sent to the family of the deceased.
Geo. Bishop,
J. L. Stouch,
M. T. Hampton.
Driver Badly Hurt as Car Hits Truck
[picture caption] Deputy Sheriff Ora WILSON is pictured standing in the open door (right) of the automobile that crashed Friday night into a truck on U. S.-40 about a half mile west of the city limits, injuring both of its occupants.
Carl SPALDING, 34 years old, 112 North Easthaven avenue [now NW 18th Street], is in a serious condition at Reid Memorial hospital, suffering a fractured skull and other injuries received about 7:30 p. m. Friday when the car he was driving crashed into the rear of a parked truck on U. S.-40, about a half mile west of the city.
SPAULDING was driving a car owned by Frank MCCONKEY, 36 years old, 606 Sheridan street, who also was in the vehicle. MCCONKEY suffered only minor injuries, and after being treated at the hospital, was released.
The truck was operated by Herman COMBRON, 24 years old, of Indianapolis. He had parked it alongside U. S.-40 about 4 o'clock Friday afternoon, following an accident in which his truck overturned. It was loaded with general merchandise.
According to investigating officers, the north half of the highway along that section is blocked off, and is in the process of being resurfaced. This necessitates two way traffic on one half of the road.
Fred VOSMETER, fluffing down traffic at the west end of the detour, told Deputy Sheriff Ora WILSON that Spaulding failed to slow down when he signaled him. The automobile, he said, continued into the blocked off section at a rapid rate of speed.
The car apparently went out of control, WILSON explained, and smashed into the rear of the parked truck, which is owned by the Transamerican Transport company. MCCONKEY 's car was wrecked badly.
An ambulance was sent from the Richmond Police headquarters, and removed the two victims to the hospital.
Transcribed exactly as it was written in newspaper. Surnames are capitalized by the transcriber for ease in locating surnames.
(Contributed by Michelle Kennedy Byrd)
Francis R Spalding - Obituary
Richmond Palladium, Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana, USA
October 7, 1911 Pg 6 col. 2
SPALDING: Francis R SPALDING, aged 82 years, father of the late William SPALDING, who resided on the National road east of this city, died at Toledo Thursday from paralysis. The body was shipped to this city today, arriving in the afternoon. The funeral services will be held at Earlham cemetery immediately after the body arrives here.
Transcribed exactly as it was written in newspaper. Surnames have been capitalized for ease in locating by the transcriber.
(Contributed by Michelle Kennedy Byrd)
From: Palladium-Item Richmond, Indiana August 27, 1958 Pg. 7 Col. 1 (Indexed in the news paper directory as Hetta Spalding)
Mrs. Etta C. SPALDING, 46 years old, 43 South Eighteenth street, widow of Glenn Maynard SPALDING sr. died Tuesday evening. Mr. Spalding died in April.
Mrs. SPALDING, a resident of Richmond for 15 years, moving here from Franklin county was a member of the Reid Memorial United Presbytarian church.
Survivors include five children, Sandra, Glenn jr., Linda, Wesley and Douglas at home, a father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace May CRAIN of Laurel; four brothers, Herman CRAIN of Milroy, Ray CRAIN of Hamilton, Ohio, Sonny CRAIN of Granite, Md.; three sisters, Mrs. Bonnie HART of Fairbanks, Alaska, Mrs. Sylvia EDDINGTON of Muncie and Mrs. Hattie SOWDER, Hamilton, Ohio.
Funeral services for Mrs. SPALDING will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Doan and Johnson mortuary. Rev. R. P. MacDONALD will officiate. Burial will be in Earlham cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary after 1 p. m. Thursday.
(Contributed by Michelle Kennedy Byrd)
Julia E. Spalding Answers Call of Death
Julia E SPALDING, widow of the late F. R. SPALDING, died at her home, two miles east of Richmond, on the National Road, at 10:30 a. m. Thursday. She was 88 years old.
Mrs. Spalding had been a resident of Richmond practically her entire life. She is survived by one daughter, Lizzie S. BEARD; six grand-children, and two great-grand children. She was the mother of the late William SPALDING. Funeral services will be held at the home at 1 p. m. Saturday. Rev. Shelby LEE, pastor of the Baptist church, will officiate. Burial in Earlham cemetery. Friends may call at any time.
(Contributed by Michelle Kennedy Byrd)
Mrs. Katherine W. SPALDING, 64, 2308 Glen Court, died unexpectedly Wednesday evening at the Bloomington Hospital in Bloomington. A native of New York, she had spent most of her life in Richmond.
She was a former employe of the International Harvester Co., and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon).
Survivors include her husband Andrew H.; one daughter, Mrs. Charmaine ELLISON, and one son, Joe SPALDING, both of Richmond; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren.
Services for Mrs. Spalding will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Doan and Mills Funeral Home, Bishop Gregory ARMSTRONG officiating. Burial will be in Glenhaven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Transcribed exactly as it was written in newspaper. Surnames are capitalized by the transcriber for ease in locating surnames.
(Contributed by Michelle Kennedy Byrd)
Mrs Frank SPALDING
The Palladium-Item and Sun-Telegram, Richmond, Wayne Co., Ind.
June 14, 1964
Mrs. Frank Spalding
Mrs. Lorna SPALDING, 59 years old, 7214 Old National road east died Saturday. She was a native of New Jersey but had lived most of her adult life around Richmond.
Mrs. SPALDING was a member of the Reid Memorial United Presbyterian church, Quaker City Travel Study club and the Petal and Stem Garden club.
Survivors include her husband, Frank; one son, Rev. Tom SPALDING of LaPaz, Bolivia; one daughter, Mrs. Harold TIEMANN of Liberty; her father, T. A. TOBIASSON of San Diego, Calif.; two brothers, Albert TOBIASSON of La Mesa, Calif, and Robert of Honolulu, Hawaii; three sisters, Mrs. J. F. MILLESON and Mrs. Clarence SNOW, both of Richmond, and Mrs. Herbert LAWLESS of Oakland, Calif., and six grandchildren.
Services for Mrs. SPALDING will be Tuesday at 10:30 am. M. at the Reid Memorial United Presbyterian church with Rev. R. P. McDonald Officiating. Burial will be in Earlham cemetery. Friends may call at the Doan and Johnson funeral home Monday from 3 to 5 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m.
Transcribed exactly as it was written in newspaper. Surnames are capitalized by the transcriber for ease in locating surnames.
(Contributed by Michelle Kennedy Byrd)
Robert M. SPALDING St., 79, 901 Peacock Road, died this morning at Reid Memorial Hospital, after a short illness.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Richmond, was a graduate of Richmond High School and had attended Earlham College. He was an employee of H & P Tool Co., retiring in 1982. He was a member of West Richmond Friends meeting and was a member of the Yokefellow meeting at First Friends.
Survivors include his wife, Eva E. SPALDING, to whom he had been married 51 years in October; two daughters, Betty HENDRIX of Stanford, Conn., and Marjorie HORNE of Oakridge, Tenn.; one son, Robert Masters SPALDING of Arlington, Texas; five grandsons; two sisters, Vivian SHIFLETT and Lulu SPALDING, both of Pershing; one brother, Andrew Harry SPALDING of Richmond; Nieces and nephews.
Funeral service for Robert M. SPALDING Sr. will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at West Richmond Friends meeting, Entombment will be in Earlham Memorial Mausoleum, Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to West Richmond Friends Meeting.
Transcribed by Michelle Kennedy Byrd exactly as it was written in newspaper. Surnames are capitalized by the transcriber for ease in locating surnames.
(Contributed by Michelle Kennedy Byrd)
Palladium-Item & Sun-Telegram. Indiana Final Edition.
Wednesday, January 1, 1947, page 7, column 1.
George C. Spalding
George C. Spalding, 84 years old, died Tuesday. He had resided at 625 North Ninth street.
Surviving are his widow, Jessie, five sons, Andrew, Frank, Robert and Maynard of Richmond and George, of Lupton Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. R. J. Schiflett, of Pershing, and miss Lulu Spalding, of Richmond; twenty-eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Palladium-Item & Sun-Telegram. Indiana Final Edition.
Thursday, January 2, 1947, page 7, column 5.
George C. Spalding
George C. Spalding, 84 years old, died Tuesday. He had resided at 625 North Ninth street.
Surviving are his widow, Jessie; five sons, Andrew, Frank, Robert, and Maynard of Richmond and George of Lupton, Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. R. J. Schiflett, of Pershing, and Miss Lulu Spalding, of Richmond; twenty-eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
(Contributed by Michelle Kennedy Byrd)
Palladium-Item & Sun-Telegram. Indiana Final Edition.
Friday, December 19, 1947, page 15, column 1.
Mrs. George Spalding
Mrs. Jessie Spalding, 77 years old, died Thursday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. J. Schiflett of East Germantown. Mrs. Spalding resided at 625 North Ninth street, Richmond.
She was the widow of George A. Spalding who died in January.
Survivors include another daughter, Miss Lulu Spalding of Richmond; five sons, Andrew, Frank, Robert and Maynard of Richmond and George of Lupton, Mich.; 30 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Palladium-Item & Sun-Telegram. Indiana Final Edition.
Saturday, December 20, 1947, page 7, column 1.
Mrs. George Spalding
Mrs. Jessie Spalding, 77 years old, died Thursday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. J. Schiflett of East Germantown. Mrs. Spalding resided at 625 North Ninth street, Richmond.
She was the widow of George A. Spalding who died in January.
Survivors include another daughter, Miss Lulu Spalding of Richmond; five sons, Andrew, Frank, Robert and Maynard of Richmond and George of Lupton, Mich; 30 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was an active member of Reid Memorial church.
Funeral services for Mrs. Spalding will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Doan & Son mortuary with Rev. Allen Layman officiating. Burial will be in Earlham cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary Sunday afternoon and evening.
(Contributed by Michelle Kennedy Byrd)
[This obituary is for Charlotte "Lottie" BURCH whose first husband was Frank K. Hess. The children mentioned in the obituary are Charlotte and Frank Hess’ children. I’m not sure how you want to reference that. Frank died 13 Aug 1878 in Richmond, Wayne Co., IN]
Evening Item. Saturday,
August 16, 1913, page 8, column 1.
MRS. ELIJAH LAWTON
Mrs. Elijah Lawton, 67, 960 North G street died at 3:30 o’clock Friday afternoon at her home. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Jessie Spaulding, of this city, and three sons, George A., of Beverly, Cal., William of Stamford, Canada and Charles H., of this city.
The funeral will be held at 3 o’clock Monday afternoon from the home. Burial will be in Earlham cemetery.
Evening Item. Monday,
August 18, 1913, page 8, column 4.
MRS. ELIJAH LAWTON.
The funeral of Mrs. Elijah Lawton was held at 3 o’clock this afternoon from the residence, 906 North G street. Burial was in Earlham cemetery.
(Contributed by Michelle Kennedy Byrd)
The Indiana State Journal
1897-03-17
Richmond Ind. March 15
The remains of Engineer Charles Brown, who died in the cab of his engine Saturday while on duty on the main line, were brought to this city. A brother of the dead engineer resides here and services will be held tomorrow and the remains taken to Columbus, Ohio, for interment.
Dr. Daniel Lesh, of Richmond.
Richmond, In. Dec. 18,1899.
Dr. Daniel Lesh aged 72 yrs, died at 8 o’clock this morning at his home in this city. The deceased was a well-known man. He was born near Eaton Ohio Feb. 23,1827. he was a member of the 50th Ohio Volunteer Regiment during the Civil War, serving as hospital steward. After the war he settled in this city, remaining here from 1864 to 1872, practicing his profession. He then removed to New Paris, Ohio, and later to Indianapolis, Kansas and California. He spent 14 yrs in California, only returning here last year. Dr. Lesh married in 1855 to Charlotte Alexander. Two children survive, Miss Carrie Lesh, a well known teacher of this city, and C.P. Lesh of Indianapolis. The funeral will take place tomorrow and the body will be taken to Eaton, Ohio.
Elizabeth Wilkins
Richmond, IN. Aug. 30,1897.
Mrs. Elizabeth Wilkins, age 83, died today, after a long illness. She was born in England, and was the mother of Mrs. Joseph Kern
Richmond IN. Dec.7,1896
Charles H. Burchenal, well-known Richmond Attorney aged 66, died this evening at his home after a lingering illness with a complication of diseases. He has been for several years one of the most prominent local attorneys and was the senior member of the firm of Burchenal & Rupe. In many other ways, he was intimately connected with the affairs of this city. A wife and several children survive him, among them being John Burchenal, of the Proctor and Gamble Company, Cincinnati.
Charles. H. Burchenal was born at Greensboro, MD. Sept. 18, 1820, being the only son of Jeremiah & Mary E. Burchenal. He was of English ancestry and traced his lineage back to the settlers who came over with Lord Baltimore. During his infancy his parents settled in Zanesville, Ohio. In 1840 he became an orphan by the death of both parents, and he was left in the care of his maternal grandmother, who moved to Wayne County, IN. His education was secured in the common schools of Richmond and the Wayne County Seminary and Whitewater College, at Centerville. He studied law at Richmond with the Hon. John S. Newman, and was admitted to the bar in 1852. In 1854 he was elected district attorney for the 6th Common Pleas District of IN, serving 1 term. This was the only office he ever held, persistently refusing to become a candidate. Until 1859, he resided at Centerville, removing in that year to Richmond, where he remained until his death. He was one of the leading attorneys of eastern IN. and figured in nearly all the prominent cases at Richmond during his active life. He was a life long student, and had traveled extensively in this country and abroad. In politics he was originally Whig, having cast his first vote for General Scott for President in 1852. he was afterward identified with the Republican Party. In 1860 he married at Hamilton Ohio, Miss Ellen Jackson, who died in 1863. he was again married in 1871 at Baltimore, MD., to Miss Mary E. Day. Four children survive. The family of Mr. Burchenal have many friends in this city.
Richmond, IN. Jan. 24,1898. The funeral of Father H.J. Seibertz, late pastor of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church will be held on Wed. The Rt. Rev. Bishop Francis Chatard will conduct the services, assisted by a number of visiting clergyman.
Richmond, In. Oct. 31, 1898
Gen. Thomas Browne’s Old Law partner, Major Bonebrake Dead in CA.
One time Hoosier Banker & General Browne’s law Partner.
Major George H. Bonebrake, whose death at Los Angeles, CA. was announced today, was born 60 years ago 5 miles west of Eaton, Preble County Ohio. He graduated from Otterbein University, Ohio, in 1861 and soon after he became editor of the Union City (IN) Eagle. He went to Winchester and began to study law in the office of Thomas . Browne, with whom he afterward formed a partnership. When the 69th Indiana Regiment was organized he raised a company at Winchester and was commissioned Captain. He served through the war with distinction, coming out a major. Returning to Winchester he married Miss Emma Lock, daughter of the cashier of a bank in that place. With his father-in-law he soon afterward moved to Noblesville, where they went into the banking business. Meanwhile his wife’s health failed and on the advice of physicians he closed out his interested in Noblesville, took his wife to Southern CA. and settled in Los angles, which was just at that time was beginning to attract attention as the coming metropolis of that region. The change did not save his wife’s life, but it opened to Major Bonebrake a phenomenal business career. He became interested in a number of enterprises, and was the chief spirit in the organization of the Los Angles national Bank, of which he was elected President, a position he held up to the time of his death. He was also connected with several other institutions in Southern CA. and was rated one of the wealthiest men in that section of the State.
Richmond, IN. April 19,1897.
Henry C. Wright, of Economy, died suddenly yesterday of heart failure. He was about 65 yrs old.
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Index PageElma Rhoda Silliman, age 90, of Richmond, Ind., died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006, after a lengthy illness. She was born June 18, 1916, in Richmond to August A. and Callie Maines Kettler. Elma was a 1934 graduate of Morton High School and was a widow of William Marks Silliman who died March 16, 1996. She enjoyed gardening, growing flowers and mowing grass with her tractor. On May 23, 1967, Elma was named "Working Girl of the Day," marking the third time a lady employee of Avco had received this honor from radio station WHON. She was the senior interviewer in the employment office. She worked for Avco for over 30 years ending as personnel manager. Survivors include her daughter, Rhonda J. Jackson and her husband James R. of College Corner, Ohio; two granddaughters, Allison Elaine Dodd and her husband Dustin of College Corner, Ohio, and Erica Quinn Koontz of Muncie, Ind.; one great-grandson, Jackson Craig Dodd; two sisters, Goldie Benner of Richmond and Vera Burns of Scotts, Mich.; one brother, Lewis Kettler and his wife Doris of Richmond; two sisters-in-law, Marilyn Kettler of Cambridge City and Bertha Kettler of Richmond, Ky.; one brother-in-law, Don Phenis of Richmond; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; four sisters, Hazel Vogt, Thelma Phenis, Ruthellen Pegg, Alice Vannatta; and three
brothers, Carl Kettler, August Kettler Jr. and Robert Kettler. Funeral service for Elma Rhoda Silliman will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept 19, 2006, at the Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond, Ind. Chaplain David Garman will officiate. Burial will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call Monday, Sept 18, from 4-8 p.m. at Doan & Mills Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Reid Hospital Foundation for the Hospice Program, 1401 Chester Blvd., Richmond, IN 47374.
( Contributed by Francie Ede)
Richmond Telegram 15 AUG 1878, page 3, column 2
Frank K Hess
Frank K. Hess, for twelve years a resident of this city, and, we think, an employe at Gaar, Scott & Co’s ever since his coming, died Tuesday morning, after long suffering. He has for several years been a sufferer with a terrible affliction, a kind of tumor, or enlargement of the neck, and for several months an intense sufferer. He was a young man of exemplary morals and courteous bearing, making a friend of every one with whom he was associated. His funeral occurs from his residence on Wiggins street, tomorrow morning at 9 o’clock.
HONORS TO THE DEAD.
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Resolutions on the Death of Frank K. Hess by his Brother Odd Fellows, and Remarks by Rev. I. M. Hughes at his Funeral.
Richmond, Ind., Aug. 23
To the N. G. officers and members of Whitewater lodge, No. 41, I. O. O. F.
The special committee to whom was assigned the duty of preparing resolutions on the death of Frank K. Hess, P. G., offer the following reports:
The death of our well beloved brother Frank K. Hess, which occurred on the morning of the 13th Inst., at his residence, after a long and painful illness, again illustrates and brings home to us with renewed force the truth of the inevitable law under which we live – “all must die.” Not alone to the aged, who are gathered as a shock ripe for the garner, nor yet to the young who are but just entering upon the joys and trials incident to this life; but as well (as in this case) to those in the rank of full vigor of life surrounded by home and loved ones, with every prospect of much to live for, comes the summons, “thy earthly pilgrimage is ended,” for in life as “in death, there is no distinction.”
Brother Hess’ life as an Odd Fellow truly may be said to have abounded in good works. His record is one of which each one of us, who have associated with him as brother Odd Fellows, might be proud.
Not only as an Odd Fellow but as a man, may we emulate his Christian uprightness of character, which won for him the esteem and friendship of those with whom he mingled, whether in the lodge room, the church, the shop or the home circle.
The deceased was initiated into the order in Whitewater lodge, No. 41, and has served this lodge in all the grades of official capacity, at the time of his death holding the office of permanent secretary.
In taking note of the departure of our beloved brother it is proper that we take such action as will manifest and appreciate of his services and our personal regreat at his death. Therefore
Resolved, That in Frank K. Hess, P. G., we recognized a true man, a valuable member of our order, and especially of this particular lodge.
Resolved, That our sympathies are tendered to the bereaved family of our beloved brother’ and while we fully realize that words of tenderest sympathy seem as idle words in so great grief; yet in love we proffer our sympathy, and commend our sister and her family to the tender care of our Father in Heaven, of whom the Psalmist hath said: “A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows is God in his holy habitation; and to these words we add the following lines, which are full of comfort and consolation:
Life is ever flecked with sadness, and our
hearts are often weary
With the burden of the sorrows we are called
upon to bear;
And we often murmur blindly at the clouds
so dark and dreary,
Shrouding all the world around us with the
blackness of despair.
If we love our great Creator, if we trust in
him sincerely,
We shall know that what He sends us He
will help us ******* [possibly endure]
And though dark the clouds ***** **, over
all the sun shines clearly,
To the heart that overcometh, palms of vic-
tory are sure.
Are we troubled? Do we sorrow? Are our
tears forever flowing?
Doth grief cut its jagged furrows deeply in
the stricken soil;
Thankfully should we remember, though we
now in tears are sowing,
We shall reap in joy hereafter, while eter-
nity shall roll.
Then, O weary heart be patient though the
night of sorrow lingers
Though your heart-strings vibrate only in a
sad and minor strain,
There shall dawn a glorious morning, when
the touch of angel fingers
Shall awaken all your being in glad melody
again.
Resolved, That in this dispensation of divine providence we recognize the power of him in whom we live and move and have our being’ whose power is ever over us, and his careful hand is ever guiding us through this wilderness of rocks and whirlpools that are on the pilgrim’s way, when in search of rest, which cannot be found on earth, not even from the cradle to the grave.
Resolved, That Oriental encampment, No. 28, with heartfelt sorrow mourn the loss of a noble patriarch, a true Odd Fellow, a good citizen, a firm friend, a kind father, a devoted husband and an honest man; and while we sensibly feel our loss in the ties of brotherhood thus severed we shall ever remember with kindness the ever ready and willing worker In the cause of our beloved order. Brother Hess was afflicted more than the common lot of mortals but he endured his sufferings with almost superhuman fortitude and patience, with a hope and trust in him that doeth all things well.
Resolved, That Oriental encampment, in sustaining this loss that saddens the heart, will not and cannot forget the widow and the orphans in this their hour of sad affliction and heavy calamity, but join with our sorrow and sympathy with the family and friends of the deceased, whose only consolation in this hour of trial comes from God, who has promised to be a husband to the widow and a father to the fatherless.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread on the journal of this encampment, and a copy sent to the family of the deceased.
Geo. Bishop,
J. L. Stouch,
M. T. Hampton.
August
29, 1878, page 3, column 4.
REMARKS BY REV. I. M. HUGHES.
The following appropriate remarks were made by the Rev. I. M. Hughes on the occasion of Mr. Hess’s funeral:
The life of every one is twofold. There is the life of the heart, the motives, the affections, the life within. And there is the outward life, the acts, the events, the circumstances that pass before the eye of man. While the life within is unseen by mortal eye, yet it generally gives shape to the outward life, and we judge the tree by the fruits, the fountain by the waters.
While the life of our dear departed brother Hess was far from *****less, yet we do not hesitate to pronounce it one of consistent virtue and piety. This we know is high praise, yet we think in this **** none too high. Free from vices through the whole period of his life, reliable and industrious in ****ness, **** in speech, ******** ** careful and considerate in all the affairs of life, devout and earnest in his religion, he was such as one as those who knew him best would both esteem and trust.
If we were allowed to designate what we think his chief virtue by a single word, that word would be faithfulness. His may not have been the ten talents or the widest sphere, but his was the fidelity which, over the few or the many things, is recognized iwht approval in that world where crowns are ***ally distributed. In the fraternities of which he was a member, and in the Sabbath school, where he was long either officer or teacher, he was valued and esteemed. In the home circle he was a father and husband, kind, wise, affectionate, helpful. In his church relation, while he avoided prominence, yet he seemed not to shrink from any manifest duty, while all that related to God’s house called forth his interest and was near to his heart. We say none of these things in the way of fulsome eulogy, only ***** know he would have desired them to be said, to magnify the grace of God that was given to him.
It pleased the Lord to appoint unto him a long and painful illness. But through it all his patience, endurance and fortitude were more manifest and admirable. As his end drew near his trust in the Saviour was unshaken. He spoke with freedom and frequency of his own unworthiness, his faults, his failings, but trusted for forgiveness in Christ Jesus, and his peace was undisturbed. Indeed, rarely have we been permitted to witness such serenity of spirit and unquestioning faith in the immediate prospect of death, and in the midst of such physical distress. He now rests from his labors and sufferings. Cut off, it might seem to us, in the midst of his days and in the prime of his strength, yet in the economy of God he had finished his course, and henceforth there is laid up for him a crown of life.
A large and generous sympathy for his
bereaved family
is felt by a community that knew the correctness of his life and the
severity
of his suffering. We can only commend them to the unceasing and tender
care of
him that keepeth
(Contributed by Michelle Kennedy Byrd)
Palladium-Item, Final Edition, Saturday, September
30,
1939
Carl William SPALDING
Carl William SPALDING
Driver Badly Hurt as Car Hits Truck
[picture caption] Deputy Sheriff Ora WILSON is pictured standing in the open door (right) of the automobile that crashed Friday night into a truck on U. S.-40 about a half mile west of the city limits, injuring both of its occupants.
Carl SPALDING, 34 years old, 112 North Easthaven avenue [now NW 18th Street], is in a serious condition at Reid Memorial hospital, suffering a fractured skull and other injuries received about 7:30 p. m. Friday when the car he was driving crashed into the rear of a parked truck on U. S.-40, about a half mile west of the city.
SPAULDING was driving a car owned by Frank MCCONKEY, 36 years old, 606 Sheridan street, who also was in the vehicle. MCCONKEY suffered only minor injuries, and after being treated at the hospital, was released.
The truck was operated by Herman COMBRON, 24 years old, of Indianapolis. He had parked it alongside U. S.-40 about 4 o'clock Friday afternoon, following an accident in which his truck overturned. It was loaded with general merchandise.
According to investigating officers, the north half of the highway along that section is blocked off, and is in the process of being resurfaced. This necessitates two way traffic on one half of the road.
Fred VOSMETER, fluffing down traffic at the west end of the detour, told Deputy Sheriff Ora WILSON that Spaulding failed to slow down when he signaled him. The automobile, he said, continued into the blocked off section at a rapid rate of speed.
The car apparently went out of control, WILSON explained, and smashed into the rear of the parked truck, which is owned by the Transamerican Transport company. MCCONKEY 's car was wrecked badly.
An ambulance was sent from the Richmond Police headquarters, and removed the two victims to the hospital.
Transcribed exactly as it was written in newspaper. Surnames are capitalized by the transcriber for ease in locating surnames.
(Contributed by Michelle Kennedy Byrd)
Francis R Spalding - Obituary
Richmond Palladium, Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana, USA
October 7, 1911 Pg 6 col. 2
SPALDING: Francis R SPALDING, aged 82 years, father of the late William SPALDING, who resided on the National road east of this city, died at Toledo Thursday from paralysis. The body was shipped to this city today, arriving in the afternoon. The funeral services will be held at Earlham cemetery immediately after the body arrives here.
Transcribed exactly as it was written in newspaper. Surnames have been capitalized for ease in locating by the transcriber.
(Contributed by Michelle Kennedy Byrd)
SPALDING: Hetta Spalding (Mrs. Glenn M.
Spalding,
Sr.)
From: Palladium-Item Richmond, Indiana August 27, 1958 Pg. 7 Col. 1 (Indexed in the news paper directory as Hetta Spalding)
Mrs. Etta C. SPALDING, 46 years old, 43 South Eighteenth street, widow of Glenn Maynard SPALDING sr. died Tuesday evening. Mr. Spalding died in April.
Mrs. SPALDING, a resident of Richmond for 15 years, moving here from Franklin county was a member of the Reid Memorial United Presbytarian church.
Survivors include five children, Sandra, Glenn jr., Linda, Wesley and Douglas at home, a father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace May CRAIN of Laurel; four brothers, Herman CRAIN of Milroy, Ray CRAIN of Hamilton, Ohio, Sonny CRAIN of Granite, Md.; three sisters, Mrs. Bonnie HART of Fairbanks, Alaska, Mrs. Sylvia EDDINGTON of Muncie and Mrs. Hattie SOWDER, Hamilton, Ohio.
Funeral services for Mrs. SPALDING will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Doan and Johnson mortuary. Rev. R. P. MacDONALD will officiate. Burial will be in Earlham cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary after 1 p. m. Thursday.
(Contributed by Michelle Kennedy Byrd)
Julia E SPALDING Obituary
Palladium-Item, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana
December 30, 1920
Palladium-Item, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana
December 30, 1920
Julia E. Spalding Answers Call of Death
Julia E SPALDING, widow of the late F. R. SPALDING, died at her home, two miles east of Richmond, on the National Road, at 10:30 a. m. Thursday. She was 88 years old.
Mrs. Spalding had been a resident of Richmond practically her entire life. She is survived by one daughter, Lizzie S. BEARD; six grand-children, and two great-grand children. She was the mother of the late William SPALDING. Funeral services will be held at the home at 1 p. m. Saturday. Rev. Shelby LEE, pastor of the Baptist church, will officiate. Burial in Earlham cemetery. Friends may call at any time.
(Contributed by Michelle Kennedy Byrd)
Mrs Andrew H SPALDING
The Palladium-Item, Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana
Thursday, September 18, 1975
The Palladium-Item, Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana
Thursday, September 18, 1975
Mrs. Katherine W. SPALDING, 64, 2308 Glen Court, died unexpectedly Wednesday evening at the Bloomington Hospital in Bloomington. A native of New York, she had spent most of her life in Richmond.
She was a former employe of the International Harvester Co., and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon).
Survivors include her husband Andrew H.; one daughter, Mrs. Charmaine ELLISON, and one son, Joe SPALDING, both of Richmond; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren.
Services for Mrs. Spalding will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Doan and Mills Funeral Home, Bishop Gregory ARMSTRONG officiating. Burial will be in Glenhaven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Transcribed exactly as it was written in newspaper. Surnames are capitalized by the transcriber for ease in locating surnames.
(Contributed by Michelle Kennedy Byrd)
Mrs Frank SPALDING
The Palladium-Item and Sun-Telegram, Richmond, Wayne Co., Ind.
June 14, 1964
Mrs. Frank Spalding
Mrs. Lorna SPALDING, 59 years old, 7214 Old National road east died Saturday. She was a native of New Jersey but had lived most of her adult life around Richmond.
Mrs. SPALDING was a member of the Reid Memorial United Presbyterian church, Quaker City Travel Study club and the Petal and Stem Garden club.
Survivors include her husband, Frank; one son, Rev. Tom SPALDING of LaPaz, Bolivia; one daughter, Mrs. Harold TIEMANN of Liberty; her father, T. A. TOBIASSON of San Diego, Calif.; two brothers, Albert TOBIASSON of La Mesa, Calif, and Robert of Honolulu, Hawaii; three sisters, Mrs. J. F. MILLESON and Mrs. Clarence SNOW, both of Richmond, and Mrs. Herbert LAWLESS of Oakland, Calif., and six grandchildren.
Services for Mrs. SPALDING will be Tuesday at 10:30 am. M. at the Reid Memorial United Presbyterian church with Rev. R. P. McDonald Officiating. Burial will be in Earlham cemetery. Friends may call at the Doan and Johnson funeral home Monday from 3 to 5 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m.
Transcribed exactly as it was written in newspaper. Surnames are capitalized by the transcriber for ease in locating surnames.
(Contributed by Michelle Kennedy Byrd)
Robert SPALDING Sr.
Robert M. SPALDING St., 79, 901 Peacock Road, died this morning at Reid Memorial Hospital, after a short illness.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Richmond, was a graduate of Richmond High School and had attended Earlham College. He was an employee of H & P Tool Co., retiring in 1982. He was a member of West Richmond Friends meeting and was a member of the Yokefellow meeting at First Friends.
Survivors include his wife, Eva E. SPALDING, to whom he had been married 51 years in October; two daughters, Betty HENDRIX of Stanford, Conn., and Marjorie HORNE of Oakridge, Tenn.; one son, Robert Masters SPALDING of Arlington, Texas; five grandsons; two sisters, Vivian SHIFLETT and Lulu SPALDING, both of Pershing; one brother, Andrew Harry SPALDING of Richmond; Nieces and nephews.
Funeral service for Robert M. SPALDING Sr. will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at West Richmond Friends meeting, Entombment will be in Earlham Memorial Mausoleum, Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to West Richmond Friends Meeting.
Transcribed by Michelle Kennedy Byrd exactly as it was written in newspaper. Surnames are capitalized by the transcriber for ease in locating surnames.
(Contributed by Michelle Kennedy Byrd)
Palladium-Item & Sun-Telegram. Indiana Final Edition.
Wednesday, January 1, 1947, page 7, column 1.
George C. Spalding
George C. Spalding, 84 years old, died Tuesday. He had resided at 625 North Ninth street.
Surviving are his widow, Jessie, five sons, Andrew, Frank, Robert and Maynard of Richmond and George, of Lupton Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. R. J. Schiflett, of Pershing, and miss Lulu Spalding, of Richmond; twenty-eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Palladium-Item & Sun-Telegram. Indiana Final Edition.
Thursday, January 2, 1947, page 7, column 5.
George C. Spalding
George C. Spalding, 84 years old, died Tuesday. He had resided at 625 North Ninth street.
Surviving are his widow, Jessie; five sons, Andrew, Frank, Robert, and Maynard of Richmond and George of Lupton, Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. R. J. Schiflett, of Pershing, and Miss Lulu Spalding, of Richmond; twenty-eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
(Contributed by Michelle Kennedy Byrd)
Palladium-Item & Sun-Telegram. Indiana Final Edition.
Friday, December 19, 1947, page 15, column 1.
Mrs. George Spalding
Mrs. Jessie Spalding, 77 years old, died Thursday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. J. Schiflett of East Germantown. Mrs. Spalding resided at 625 North Ninth street, Richmond.
She was the widow of George A. Spalding who died in January.
Survivors include another daughter, Miss Lulu Spalding of Richmond; five sons, Andrew, Frank, Robert and Maynard of Richmond and George of Lupton, Mich.; 30 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Palladium-Item & Sun-Telegram. Indiana Final Edition.
Saturday, December 20, 1947, page 7, column 1.
Mrs. George Spalding
Mrs. Jessie Spalding, 77 years old, died Thursday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. J. Schiflett of East Germantown. Mrs. Spalding resided at 625 North Ninth street, Richmond.
She was the widow of George A. Spalding who died in January.
Survivors include another daughter, Miss Lulu Spalding of Richmond; five sons, Andrew, Frank, Robert and Maynard of Richmond and George of Lupton, Mich; 30 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was an active member of Reid Memorial church.
Funeral services for Mrs. Spalding will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Doan & Son mortuary with Rev. Allen Layman officiating. Burial will be in Earlham cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary Sunday afternoon and evening.
(Contributed by Michelle Kennedy Byrd)
[This obituary is for Charlotte "Lottie" BURCH whose first husband was Frank K. Hess. The children mentioned in the obituary are Charlotte and Frank Hess’ children. I’m not sure how you want to reference that. Frank died 13 Aug 1878 in Richmond, Wayne Co., IN]
Evening Item. Saturday,
August 16, 1913, page 8, column 1.
MRS. ELIJAH LAWTON
Mrs. Elijah Lawton, 67, 960 North G street died at 3:30 o’clock Friday afternoon at her home. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Jessie Spaulding, of this city, and three sons, George A., of Beverly, Cal., William of Stamford, Canada and Charles H., of this city.
The funeral will be held at 3 o’clock Monday afternoon from the home. Burial will be in Earlham cemetery.
Evening Item. Monday,
August 18, 1913, page 8, column 4.
MRS. ELIJAH LAWTON.
The funeral of Mrs. Elijah Lawton was held at 3 o’clock this afternoon from the residence, 906 North G street. Burial was in Earlham cemetery.
(Contributed by Michelle Kennedy Byrd)
The Indiana State Journal
1897-03-17
Richmond Ind. March 15
The remains of Engineer Charles Brown, who died in the cab of his engine Saturday while on duty on the main line, were brought to this city. A brother of the dead engineer resides here and services will be held tomorrow and the remains taken to Columbus, Ohio, for interment.
Dr. Daniel Lesh, of Richmond.
Richmond, In. Dec. 18,1899.
Dr. Daniel Lesh aged 72 yrs, died at 8 o’clock this morning at his home in this city. The deceased was a well-known man. He was born near Eaton Ohio Feb. 23,1827. he was a member of the 50th Ohio Volunteer Regiment during the Civil War, serving as hospital steward. After the war he settled in this city, remaining here from 1864 to 1872, practicing his profession. He then removed to New Paris, Ohio, and later to Indianapolis, Kansas and California. He spent 14 yrs in California, only returning here last year. Dr. Lesh married in 1855 to Charlotte Alexander. Two children survive, Miss Carrie Lesh, a well known teacher of this city, and C.P. Lesh of Indianapolis. The funeral will take place tomorrow and the body will be taken to Eaton, Ohio.
Elizabeth Wilkins
Richmond, IN. Aug. 30,1897.
Mrs. Elizabeth Wilkins, age 83, died today, after a long illness. She was born in England, and was the mother of Mrs. Joseph Kern
Richmond IN. Dec.7,1896
Charles H. Burchenal, well-known Richmond Attorney aged 66, died this evening at his home after a lingering illness with a complication of diseases. He has been for several years one of the most prominent local attorneys and was the senior member of the firm of Burchenal & Rupe. In many other ways, he was intimately connected with the affairs of this city. A wife and several children survive him, among them being John Burchenal, of the Proctor and Gamble Company, Cincinnati.
Charles. H. Burchenal was born at Greensboro, MD. Sept. 18, 1820, being the only son of Jeremiah & Mary E. Burchenal. He was of English ancestry and traced his lineage back to the settlers who came over with Lord Baltimore. During his infancy his parents settled in Zanesville, Ohio. In 1840 he became an orphan by the death of both parents, and he was left in the care of his maternal grandmother, who moved to Wayne County, IN. His education was secured in the common schools of Richmond and the Wayne County Seminary and Whitewater College, at Centerville. He studied law at Richmond with the Hon. John S. Newman, and was admitted to the bar in 1852. In 1854 he was elected district attorney for the 6th Common Pleas District of IN, serving 1 term. This was the only office he ever held, persistently refusing to become a candidate. Until 1859, he resided at Centerville, removing in that year to Richmond, where he remained until his death. He was one of the leading attorneys of eastern IN. and figured in nearly all the prominent cases at Richmond during his active life. He was a life long student, and had traveled extensively in this country and abroad. In politics he was originally Whig, having cast his first vote for General Scott for President in 1852. he was afterward identified with the Republican Party. In 1860 he married at Hamilton Ohio, Miss Ellen Jackson, who died in 1863. he was again married in 1871 at Baltimore, MD., to Miss Mary E. Day. Four children survive. The family of Mr. Burchenal have many friends in this city.
Richmond, IN. Jan. 24,1898. The funeral of Father H.J. Seibertz, late pastor of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church will be held on Wed. The Rt. Rev. Bishop Francis Chatard will conduct the services, assisted by a number of visiting clergyman.
Richmond, In. Oct. 31, 1898
Gen. Thomas Browne’s Old Law partner, Major Bonebrake Dead in CA.
One time Hoosier Banker & General Browne’s law Partner.
Major George H. Bonebrake, whose death at Los Angeles, CA. was announced today, was born 60 years ago 5 miles west of Eaton, Preble County Ohio. He graduated from Otterbein University, Ohio, in 1861 and soon after he became editor of the Union City (IN) Eagle. He went to Winchester and began to study law in the office of Thomas . Browne, with whom he afterward formed a partnership. When the 69th Indiana Regiment was organized he raised a company at Winchester and was commissioned Captain. He served through the war with distinction, coming out a major. Returning to Winchester he married Miss Emma Lock, daughter of the cashier of a bank in that place. With his father-in-law he soon afterward moved to Noblesville, where they went into the banking business. Meanwhile his wife’s health failed and on the advice of physicians he closed out his interested in Noblesville, took his wife to Southern CA. and settled in Los angles, which was just at that time was beginning to attract attention as the coming metropolis of that region. The change did not save his wife’s life, but it opened to Major Bonebrake a phenomenal business career. He became interested in a number of enterprises, and was the chief spirit in the organization of the Los Angles national Bank, of which he was elected President, a position he held up to the time of his death. He was also connected with several other institutions in Southern CA. and was rated one of the wealthiest men in that section of the State.
Richmond, IN. April 19,1897.
Henry C. Wright, of Economy, died suddenly yesterday of heart failure. He was about 65 yrs old.