SAMUEL J. HADLEY

Martinsville Republican, May 17 1883

SAMUEL J HADLEY, of Monroe Township, died at his home last evening, May 16th. He was the senior member of the firm of S. J. HADLEY & Son, dealer in agriculture implements at Indianapolis. He had been 3 times married but was a widower at the time of his death. 6 or 7 children are left orphans.

Posted by Debbie Jennings

MISS MARY HAHN

Owen County Leader Wednesday August 31, 1921

Submitted by Debbie Jennings

Miss Mary Hahn, 82 years old, died at the home of her niece, Mrs Myra (Hoffman) Cain near Mooresville and the body was brought here Friday for interment in Olive Hill Cemetery near Jordan. She is survived by one sister, Mrs John A. Hoffman of Mooresville, Mrs Hoffman and children Barbara Hoffman, John I Hoffman, Mrs and Mrs HW Cain accompanied the body.

REV. EPHRAIM HALL

Martinsville Republican, April 26 1883

Rev. EPHRAIM HALL from the Washington (Indiana) Gazette- Rev, HALL who died at his home in this city, Thursday night, was born in Surrey County, England, November 13th 1815 and came to America, with his parents, in 1819. The family settled near Evansville, and his father died when Ephraim was about 6 years old. He leaves a wife and 4 daughters. --In another article, it mentions that Ephraim was about 7 years old when his father died. At the time of his father's death, the father left a widow and 8 children.

Posted by Debbie Jennings

ARQUETTA FAIRY HALTOM

Appearing in the Greencastle Banner

Submitted by Debbie Jennings

In loving memory of our Dear Baby who departed the life November 22, 1920. She was born February 4, 1918, making her stay with us only 2 short years, 9 months & 18 days. She was a meek and obedient child and loved by all who knew her. She leaves a mother, father, 1 brother, 1 sister, her grandparents & a host of friends & relatives to mourn her death. Her body was laid to rest in the Cunot Cemetery.

JAMES ELMORE HALTOM

James Elmore Haltom Dies: Funeral Rites Held Sunday

James E Haltom, 72 years old, a farmer of Morgan Township, died Friday morning (May 16, 1941) at his home near Jordan Village following a long illness. He was a son of Levi and Roann (Chaney) Haltom and was born March 18, 1869. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Annie Haltom, and two sons, Henry E. at home and Orville Haltom living near Vandalia. Also two grandchildren and several brothers and sisters. Mr. Haltom was trustee in Morgan Township from January, 1919 to January, 1923. Funeral services were held Sunday at Carolina Church, of which he was a member, and burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Posted by Mike Rastatter

MARTHA MARCELLA HAMILTON

Death of a Lovely Child

Owen County Democrat Thursday February 3, 1910

Submitted by Debbie Jennings

Martha Marcella, duaghter of Nelson and Maggie Hamilton, of Jefferson township died last Thursday, January 27, 1910, aged 2 years 3 months and 9 days. Little Martha was a bright child for her age and the idol of all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance.

EARL HARRAH, BROTHER OF MRS. SAM SMITH, DIES

Spencer Evening World, July 6, 1966

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smith and son, Ward, of R. R. 1, Spencer, returned home Sunday night from California, where they were called due to the serious illness of Mrs. Smith's brother, Earl Harrah, who she had not seen for thirty years.Mr. Harrah had suffered a second stroke and died a few hours before the Smith's arrived.Burial was in the Golden Gate National Cemetery, near San Francisco, on Thursday, June 30, after his death on Monday, June 27.

Posted by Marsha Pearson

FREDERICK HARRER DIES

Appearing in the Bloomington (IN) Telephone, Sep 4, 1894, p. 5

Submitted by Randi Richardson

Frederick Harrer died at his home in Spencer Saturday evening at 4 o'clock with asthma after a week's illness. Mr. Harrer was at one time a citizen of Bloomington and conducted a bakery business for four years. Mr. Harrer moved to Spencer where he has since made his home. Deceased was highly respected and was a brother-in-law of Mrs. John Riley, South Lincoln Street. His remains were brought from Spencer Sunday morning on the early train and interred at Rose Hill. Services were conducted by Rev. W. E. Reed.

EMILY CAROLINE HARRIS DIES

Indianapolis Star: 15 August 1923

Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff

GREENCASTLE, The death of Mrs. Emily Caroline Harris, widow of Benjamin S. Harris, ex-recorder of Putnam county, took place at her home here. She was past 85 years of age and her death was due to advanced age. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Albert Mathews and Mrs. Will Conklin, and three sons, Howard S. Harris, ex-sheriff here, James B. Harris and Theodore Harris .

JACOB HARRIS

Newspaper Unknown; 1914

Posted by Carla Frazier

The subject of this sketch, Jacob S. Harris, was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, Dec. 24, 1839 and departed this life on March 10, 1914, aged 74 years, 2 months and 14 days. He was one of a family of five boys and two girls born to John Henry and Julia Ann Harris, of whom only one brother survives him. His parents were of the sturdy Pennsylvania German stock, having moved into Ohio from that state. And from them Jacob inherited many of those sterling qualities, which were so characteristic of him throughout his life. On August 13, 1865, he was united in marriage to Margaret Balder and to this union were born twelve children, five boys, Philip, Andrew, Jacob, John and Frederick, and seven girls, Katie, Julia, Elizabeth, Mary, Margaret, Rose and Ada. All of whom survive him except for Frederick, who died in infancy. In October 1884, the deceased moved with his family to Stockton, Owen County, Indiana, where he has since made his home on a farm he had purchased. For several years he followed his trade as a carpenter, but eventually devoted his entire attention to the farm. Mr. Harris was a highly respected citizen in the community where he lived, and was noted among his neighbors for his honesty, sobriety, industry, and integrity in all his dealings. Soon after his marriage he became a member of the German Reformed Church, and upon moving to Indiana transferred his membership to St. Peters Reformed Church. He was a God fearing consistent Christian, who put into practice throughout his daily life and walks, those principles, which he so ardently professed. Only those who know him intimately can appreciate how deeply he reverenced the Giver of all goods and perfect gifts. His wife had preceded him in death in 1908, so that he now leaves eleven children, thirty-six grandchildren, and one great grandchild and a host of friends to mourn his loss. The children desire to thank all helpers and comforters for assistance, sympathy, and good will in this bereavement.

WESLEY HARRIS

Appearing in Feb 20, 1927 Terre Haute Tribune

Submitted by Debbie Jennings

Wesley Harris, well known retired coal miner of this city, died at 2:34 o'clock this morning at the home at 916 West Knight street after a long illness of asthma and complications, aged 75 years, four months and 13 days. Mr. Harris was born in Kentucky, but came to Clay county many years ago and for a long time resided at Lena, later moving to this city. He is survived by the widow, three sons and two daughters: Claude and Otis, city; Curtis of Cincinnati; Mrs. J. F. Meunier, city; and Mrs. Fred Summers near Carbon. He is also survived by a brother and four sisters, Presley Harris of Terre Haute; Mrs. Samantha Goins, Carbon; Mrs. Green Thompson, Universal; Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas, Carbon; and Mrs. Perry Hasty of Greencastle. Funeral services will be held at the U. B in Union church at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Mrs. Acree officiating.

ELIZA JANE (MACINTOSH) HATON

Eliza Jane McIntosh Haton, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth McIntosh, born May 20, 1839, and departed life August 3, 1921, at 7:35 a.m. She was united in marriage to Geo. W. Haton April 1, 1958. To this union was born nine children. Her husband and two children preceded her to the better land. The husband died April 23, 1897. The children remaining are five sons and two daughters, namely George, Isaac, Melvin, Nancy, John, Della and Everette. The deceased was born in Greene County, where she spent her entire life until a year ago, she moved to Freedom, where she departed this life. She had seven sisters and eight brothers, all of whom are dead except one sister and one brother, Perry C. McIntosh of Freedom, and Mrs. Catherine Wilber of Lawrenceville, Ill. She has spent many years on this earth, and saw two wars. Her husband and brothers were in the Civil War and her grandsons in the World war. She united with the M. E. church at Olive Chapel at the age of eighteen. She always lived a Christian life, always going among the sick and trying to do good for others. She leaves to mourn her departure one brother and sister, seven children, forty six grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and also other relatives and friends. Interment in Snyder cemetery.

Posted by Marsha Pearson

BEULAH HEIDRICK

Owen Leader; November 25, 1976

Beulah Heidrick, 69, Spencer Route 2, died at Bloomington Hospital November 19. She was the mother of Delores and Loretta Heidrick of route 2 and Ronald Heidrick of Cloverdale, Route 3. Born in Archie, Illinois October 12, 1907, she was a daughter of Arthur and Henrietta Reed Taylor. Her husband, William died in August 1957. Other survivors are sister Della McDaniel of Siddell, Illinois; Juanita Reese of Danville, Illinois; three grandchildren and a great granddaughter also survives. Rev. W. J. Evans officiated at the service Monday at West and Parrish Funeral Home. Interment was in the Roselawn Cemetery, Terre Haute.

Submitted by Carol Hedrick

ELIJAH E. HEDRICK DIES; FUNERAL RITES SATURDAY

Funeral Services held Saturday Afternoon at Chambersville Church- Burial in Cemetery There.

Owen Leader; February 22, 1945

Elijah E. Hedrick, 70 years old, one of the best known farmers, who lived just over the county line in Monroe county, died at his home last Thursday evening about 9 o'clock after suffering a long illness of heart trouble and hardening of the arteries. He had been seriously ill for the past three months and took to his bed several weeks ago. He was born February 28, 1874, a son of William Hedrick and Burnetta Ground Hedrick. For many years, Mr. Hedrick was a very sucessful farmer taking much interest in fine purebred milk cows. At one time he had one of the best dairy herds in this part of the state. The deceased and his wife, the former Miss Laura McHenry were active members of the Chambersville Christian Church and took a very active part in the life of the community where they had lived so many years. Many years ago, their home was saddened by the death of their two daughters. Rushie who married Bruce Mills, left a seven month old baby girl, Martha. The other daughter who died was Miss Blanche. The motherless granddaughter was reared in their home and was loved and cared for by her grandparents. Survivors include the widow; Mrs. Laura Hedrick; the granddaughter, now Mrs. James Prather, her husband and two little daughters, Alice Marie and Mary Elizabeth. Also a brother, Charles Hedrick of Monroe County. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Chambersville Church in charge of Rev. Ivan G. Gwaltney of Malott; and interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. West and Son of Spencer were in charge.

Submitted by Carol Hedrick

JAMES HEDRICK

Owen Democrat; Date Unknown

James Hedrick, brother of S.E. Hedrick of this place, died at his father's home five miles southeast of here Monday, aged 28 years. Funeral services were held at the house Tuesday and he was buried in the Chambers Cemetery by the Knights of the Pythias.

Submitted by Carol Hedrick

WM. HEIDRICK, 48, DIES OF HEART ATTACK

Owen Leader; August 15, 1957

William A. Heidrick, 48, suffered a heart attack that proved fatal at his country home Monday afternoon, Spencer route 2 on the Cuba-Carp road. The Volunteer Fire Co. received an emergency call for the First Aid Unit Resuscitator and it was rushed to the home where the doctor and firemen worked for a long time in trying to save his life. Mr. Heidrick did not respond to the oxygen being used. He was born October 23, 1908, a son of Roy and Gertrude Humbert Heidrick. About seven or eight years ago, he and his family moved to Owen County where they have continued to live. He did farming and was also employed at Allis-Chalmers plant in Terre Haute. Survivors include the wife, Beulah; two daughters, Misses Delores and Loretta at home; and one son Ronald of Lafayette. He also leaves one sister.

Submitted by Carol Hedrick

MARY HERBERT

RITES MONDAY FOR MARY HERBERT

Cloverdale Woman Left Nearly 100 Direct Descendants

Hundreds of friends and relatives met Monday afternoon in the little frame church in Cunot to pay final tribute to Mrs. Mary Knoll Herbert who died Saturday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs Ada Bowman in Cloverdale. The 88 year old county pioneer died after a serious illness of nearly six weeks. She was born in Owen county near Cunot December 22, 1852 and was the daughter of John and Susannah Knoll. Her father came from Germany when yet a young man. Mrs Herbert was one of a family of 14 children and was the last survivor of that family.Her sister, Mrs Clara Bullerdick, died in Poland about five weeks ago. The Cloverdale woman attended school in a log school house in Cunot and spent much of her life in that community. In 1907, she became a member of the Universalist Church in Cunot. On March 24,1870 she was married to Lewis Cass Herbert who pre- ceded her in death in 1903. Two sons Frank and Joseph also preceded their mother in death. Survivors include six daughters, Mrs Ada Bowman of Cloverdale, Mrs Dovie Jones of Quincy, Mrs Bradford Jones of Greencastle,Mrs Everett O'Hair of Greencastle, Mrs Clarence Cummings of near Belle Union and Mrs Frank Davis of near Cloverdale; six sons, James Herbert of Cloverdale township, John of Poland, Jesse and Elmer of near Cloverdale, Roy of Belle Union and Walter of Louisville,KY. Other survivors include 27 grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Three of her grandchildren died several years ago. Funeral services were in charge of Rev. Harold McCammack of Belle Union Burial was made in Cloverdale Cemetery with Reed Funeral Home in charge.

Posted by Debbie Jennings

MRS CATHERINE (WHETSTINE) HICKMAN

Martinsville Republican, 14 April 1904

Posted by Guy Judkins

Mrs. Catherine Hickman, wife of Charles Hickman, was buried Friday at Mt. Nebo cemetery, east of this city. She died of cancer at the age of about seventy-five years. The deceased was a sister of Alfred Whetstine, of Indianapolis, formerly a resident of this city, and leaves a husband and six children to mourn her death. The children are: Mrs. David Moore and Messrs. James, John, William, Perry and Charles Hickman. All of the children are residents of this county.

CLAUDE HIXON/JESSE BOWEN

Both instantly killed near Greencastle

The Republican (Danville, Indiana) Thursday, October 15, 1914 page 1

In Early Dusk of Stormy Evening They Drove in Front of Passenger Train Jesse Bowen, of North Salem, and Claude Hixon, of Bainbridge, were instantly killed by a Vandalia train at the Almeda crossing on the Stilesville road, 1 ½ miles east of Greencastle, late Thursday evening. The men were in an automobile coming toward Greencastle from Fillmore. Darkness had come on early because of a storm and rain was falling. They had a few minutes before put up the top of their machine and then hurried on to their death. Two theories were advanced as causes of the accident. One was that Bowen killed the engine to the machine while on the track and after he saw the approaching passenger train, and the other was that on account of the top of the machine being up, neither of the men saw the train nor the tracks until too late to avoid the collision. The train was the west bound passenger due in Greencastle at 5:24. It was on time and so the accident occurred about 5:20. The [Greencastle] Banner says there were two witnesses near the scene of the accident, they being C.P. Broadstreet, who was almost immediately behind the car in his own machine and Will Jones, who was near, in a buggy. Mr. Broadstreet had been to his farm and he said as he neared the trees in front of the James Bridges farm he saw the men putting up their auto top because the rain storm had broken. They started west before Mr. Broadstreet reached them and drove directly onto the track in front of the passenger train, which as a rule makes at least 50 miles an hour at this point. Mr. Jones said when the automobile passed him, it was running at a rapid rate of speed, and the chances are that neither of the men saw the train, or it might have been that neither knew they were near a railroad track. Neither of the bodies was thrown clear of the track and from the way they were mangled the entire train must have passed over them. Mr. Bowen's body was in such a condition that it would have been impossible for his most intimate friends to have recognized him, and the condition of Mr. Hixon's body was bad, but not as bad as that of his friend. Mr. Bowen's head was crushed and partly gone, his body was cut in twain near the waist, and the lower extremities were terribly mutilated. Mr. Hixon's head was cut from the body and he was otherwise badly mutilated. The train, which was in charge of Engineer Fred Wood and Conductor Silas Litterall, was stopped and the bodies picked up and brought to Greencastle, where they were taken in charge by the A.B. Hanna undertaking establishment and prepared for burial. Mr. Bowen was the son of James Bowen, of North Salem, and recently had clothing stores at Bainbridge and North Salem. He closed out the Bainbridge store and recently sold the North Salem store. He then became a salesman for an automobile company. He and a Miss Harshbarger, living near Roachdale, were married last Christmas. The body was sent to North Salem Thursday night and the funeral was Saturday. Mr. Hixon was the manager of the True & True lumber yard at Bainbridge. He left a wife and small son. His funeral was Saturday morning from the home of his parents in Greencastle and the body taken to Roachdale for burial. Thursday morning, Mr. Bowen drove to Bainbridge where he met Mr. Hixon who spoke of having business at Fillmore and Mr. Bowen offered to drive him down. This is how they happened on the fatal trip. Mr. Hixon's body was identified through his name being on the coat he wore. Bowen's identity was not known until a message from Bainbridge told who had accompanied Mr. Hixon. Mr. Hixon was 24 years of age and Mr. Bowen, 21. The automobile was a total wreck except the engine which was damaged but slightly. The top of the machine was taken off the locomotive when the train was stopped. There is a clear view of the crossing in persons coming from the east and it is evident that neither of the men was looking for the track or the crossing. The people who saw the accident or were nearby heard the train whistle for the crossing and whistle again when the engineer saw the machine approaching the crossing without showing any sign of stopping.

Posted by Debbie Jennings

GEORGE HICKS

24 Nov 1904 "Tri County Reporter", Gosport News

GEORGE HICKS, of Freedom, who was a member of the Reeves & Hicks drug firm, died Friday morning and was buried Sunday at 10 o'clock. The deceased was an old soldier, 63 years old, and the funeral services were conducted by the Grand Army and Red Men, and was largely attended. The deceased was for twenty years a section foreman on the I. & V. road and in later years had been in the drug business with Wm. Reeves. Co. D. of this place attended the funeral.

Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff

PETER HOCHSTETLER

"Clay City Herald" 23 April 1874

Died - - In Stockston, Owen county, Indiana, May 9th, 1874, of epilepsy, PETER HOCHSTETLER, aged 71 years, 4 months, and 8 days. The deceased was born in Somerset county, Pennsylvania, January 1st, 1803. He moved with his father's family to Tuscarawas county, Ohio, in 1814, and was married in the same county to Miss SUSANNAH NEFF, May 14, 1826, where he continued to reside till 1854, when he migrated to Owen county, Indiana, where he remained till he was called hence to that undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveler returns. Mr. H. was the father of Doctor HOCHSTETLER, who together with his mother, four brothers and two sisters remain to deplore this sad dispensation of Providence.

Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff

ISABELLE SCOTT HOCKMAN

Submitted by Nancy White

Once again the winged messenger of death who flies broadcast over our land has invaded the home of our friend and aid, His (has?) lay fingers upon our sister and called her to that home of eternal bliss.

The subject of this sketch, Isabelle Scott Hockman, was born in Fayette County, Ohio Oct. 27, 1841 and departed this life June 25, 1922 at the home of her son Oris. She was aged 77 years, ___ months, 2?_ days.

She was the daughter of John and Ellen Scott, deceased, and was the youngest child of a family of fourteen children. When she was but a mere child her parents moved to Owen County, Indiana and it was in this county that she spent her life. She was but four years old when her mother was called away and she made her home most of the time with other members of the family until November 29, 1866 when she married to Robert Hockman . Shortly after their marriage they built a home and moved on the farm. To this happy union was born a son Oris and it was with him that she spent the last few months of her life.

She and her husband have worked together and fought the battle of life for almost fifty s ix years. Aunt Belle, as she was familiarly known, will be greatly missed by her many relatives and friends , but most of all by her aged companion and son and his good wife who gave her unti_ing care in her last hours. The community has lost a faithful neighbor and friend, when in health no night was too dark for her to go to minister to those in distress or need.

Many are the things her now quiet hands have done but she is at rest and gone to be with all her friends in that city not made with hands. She united with the M . E. Church at White's Bethel in early girlhood and in her humble way, tried to follow His guiding hand all of these years.

In the language of one of old, we may say "she ath done wha she could. We sorrow not as those who have no hope, for Jesus said in as much as ye have done it until one the least of these my brethren ye have done it unto me."

She leaves to mourn their loss the aged husband, her son, two granddaughers , six great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

Sleep one, dear mother, and take thy rest.

God called thee home and he knows best;

'tis hard indeed to part with them

But God's strong arm supporteth me.

MRS FANNIE L. (WARE) HOUSE

Services Held For Fannie House, 64

The Indianapolis Times, 22 Mar 1967

Submitted by Mary Shannon

Funeral services were held yesterday (Wednesday) in G. H. Herrmann Funeral Home,Indianapolis, for Mrs. Fannie L. Ware House, 64, Indianapolis. She died Monday at University Heights Hospital,Indianapolis, after an illness of four months. A native of Monrovia, she was born Oct. 2, 1902, the daughter of Charles H. and Gertrude Ware. She married William House, who survives her, on Feb. 5, 1925. Besides her husband, survivors are a brother, Ben Ware,Mooresville; a sister, Mrs. R. H. Harmon,Whiteland; a half brother, Marion Johnson,Florida; two half sisters, Mrs. Ruth Stoddard, Florida, and Mrs. Otis Dueker, Indianapolis; several nieces and nephews. A brother and sister preceded her in death. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery,Morgan County.

CHARLES R. HUBER

Charles R. Huber was born in Illinois on April 15, 1878, and departed this life on the morning of February 11, 1958, at the age of 78 years and 10 months. His family moved to Indiana when Charlie, as we know him, was a boy about 5. Most of his boyhood was spent near Jordan Village. When a young man he united with the Millgrove Church where he has remained a faithful member. Charles will always be remembered by friends and neighbors for his sense of humor and jovial spirit. In 1899 he has united in marriage to Tressie McCullough and to this union were born two sons, Roy of Detroit, Michigan and Juel of Quincy. Charlie spent most of his life as a farmer and carpenter. He is survived by the widow and two sons; the daughter-in-laws, Harriet and Mae; three sisters, Mrs. Ernest Mugg of Greencastle, Mrs. Haskell Smith of Summit, Arkansas, and Mrs. Alice Davis of Quincy; and a brother, Bert of Indianapolis; also a number of nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends who will certainly miss "Charlie". The clock of Life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop, at late or early hour. Now is the only time you own. LIVE, LOVE, TOIL with a will. Place on faith in the tomorrow for the clock may then be still.

Posted by Mike Rastatter

DANIEL HARVEY HUBER

The Master said, "Come" and on the early morning of July 27, 1950, Daniel Harvey Huber suddenly answered the call at his home in Spencer, being 80 years, 3 months and 26 days of age, having been born March 31, 1870. He was born in Owen County near Jordan Village and was the oldest child of a family of nine children and the oldest son of William and Julia Ann (Query) Huber. On January 15th, 1890 he was united in marriage to Eliza Jane Fraizer, who preceded him in death October 14th, 1944. He was preceded in death by father, mother, two brothers, John and Willie and one sister, Rose. To this union, 4 children were born, one of whom, Leslie T died at the age of 2 1/2 years, and the other three children being Alva C, Mary Mae Cassel and Ina A. Evans, all living near Quincy. In 1910 he united with the Millgrove Methodist Church and during the intervening years he fulfilled his church duties to the best of his ability. His life business was farming with the exception of serving one term as trustee of Taylor Township, being elected to this in 1908. On March 2, 1946 he was united in marriage to Lucy Moore of Spencer, and they lived on his farm in the Millgrove Community until his health (failed) and on May 2, 1950 they moved to Spencer. He leaves to mourn his passing, Lucy, his faithful wife, three children, Alva, Mae and Ina; two step-daughters, Mrs. Jane Coffey of Freedom and Mrs. Bertha Hunter of Bloomington; 10 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; two brothers, Charlie of Quincy and Bert of Indianapolis; three sisters, Alice Davis of Quincy, Hattie Smith of Yellville, Arkansas, and Clara Mugg of Green castle and a host of other relatives and friends. Harve, as he was called, was a good neighbor, kind and loving husband and father and will be greatly missed by all, and to those left behind, with the words of the poem: "We cannot say and we will not say That father is dead, he is just away, with a cherry smile and wave of his hand He has wandered into an unknown land And Left is dreaming how very fair It needs must be since he lingers there, And you, Oh you, who the wiliest yearns, For the old time step and glad return Think of him as faring on, as dear In the love of there as the love of here; Think of him still as the same, we say. He is not dead, he is just away.

Posted by Mike Rastatter

FRANK ORVAL HUBER

Falling asleep in Jesus' care, and not a murmur of regret. The Death Angel came to our midst to carry the spirit of our loved one from our home. After the suffering of a long period of wait he had patience and was waiting for his Master's call. Frank Orval Huber was born February 3, 1895, the son of John and Nellie Huber, and departed this life October 3, 1947 at the age of 52 years and 8 months. He was united in marriage October 28 1916 to Nellie Mae Graves and to this union were born seven children: Beatrice O'Conner of Cloverdale, Leon and Kenneth of Quincy, and Richard, Floyd, Helen and Melvin at home. He was employed by the Monon railroad for 32 years and gave up his work because of ill health four years ago. He united with the Millgrove church at an early age. He was one of a family of ten children, nine boys and one girl. His father and four brothers preceded him death. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Nellie Huber; a sister, Mrs. Charles Hale of Indianapolis; four bothers, William L. of Greencastle, Wilber of Cloverdale, Edward of Gosport, and Paul of Wiscasset, Maine and seven grandchildren. Being a man of loving nature and a liking for everybody, he made friends in a wide area around his home community by the service he gave by his ability to carpenter. "To take the dear ones from our home, but though our eyes with tears to dim, The Lord knows why, we'll trust in Him. Oh yes, He knows, the Lord knows why, These things are ordered from on high, and the dark clouds may hide the sun, The Lord knows why, His will be done".

Posted by Mike Rastatter

JULIA ANN HUBER

Julia Ann Huber was born November 17, 1851, near Atkinsonville, Owen County, Indiana, and died at her home near Quincy, Indiana March 27, 1943, aged 91 years, 4 months, 10 days. She was one of the 12 children born to Daniel and Susannah Cox Query and the last to depart this life. When she was 16 years of age she united with Buckskin Methodist Church, later moving her membership to Millgrove M. E. church, where for many years, she was an active member. August 27, 1868, she married Francis William Huber, who died in July 1949. They were the parents of 9 children, six of these children are yet living. They are Harve and Charles of Millgrove, Mrs. Alice Davis of Quincy who for 8 years had made a home for her aged mother, Mrs. Hattie Smith of Yellville, Arkansas, Mrs. Clara Mugg of Greencastle and Bert of Fort Benjamin Harrison. There are 19 grandchildren and forty-seven great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Her long life was almost wholly spent in Owen County where today many of the members of this family are leaders in civic life. The world seems quite another place Without the smile of mother's face, Our thoughts go wondering when daylight fades To the land of long ago. And merry paints the scenes of old In the gold of the twilight glow, The years may wipe out many things But this they banish never - The memory of those happy days When we were all together. .

Posted by Mike Rastatter

MELBA (HALTOM) HUBER

"Spencer Evening World on Friday, April 17, 1987"

"Mrs. Melba E. Haltom... (of) Cloverdale...died early today (Friday) at the Putnam County Hospital in Greencastle following an extended illness. Mrs. Haltom, retired school teacher, housewife and active community member, was born June 24, 1916 in Putnam County, the daughter of Alva Clinton Huber and Mahala McQuat Huber. On May 2, 1945 she married Chester K. Haltom and he survives. Mrs. Haltom is also survived by her father, Alva Clinton Huber and stepmother Laura Huber of Cloverdale, son Marvin Haltom of Cloverdale and sister-in-law Mary Kennedy of Cloverdale. She was a member of the Cloverdale Church of Christ. She was also a very active member of the Major Abraham Owen Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, past President of the Putnam County Homemakers Club and past President of the Cloverdale Homemakers Extension Club...burial will be in the Cloverdale Cemetery." Note: She authored “The Query’s in America” a history of the Query family.

Posted by Mike Rastatter

MRS TARY MARILDA (STEVENS) HUNSICKER

Unknown Newspaper

Submitted by Pam Cassiday

Tary Marilda Stevens departed this life Dec. 7, 1906, at her home near Atkinsonville, Owen county, Ind. She was born July 15, 1849, near the place she resided at the time of her death. She was united in marriage to William Hunsicker in the year 1867, whom she made a loving and helping companion until the death angel came and snapped the cord which bound her on this earth, but trust her soul has taken flight to the one who gave it. To this union were born nine children, two having preceded her in death. She was converted in the spring of 1889, at Mt. Pleasant, the same year she united with the Baptist church at Carolina. A few years afterwards she united with the M.E. church at Jordan. She could not attend church in her later days on account of poor health, but her thoughts and prayers were for her neighbors and church. In sickness or in death she would do all in her power to restore ease to the suffering and always willing to lend a helping hand. Her thoughts were for the suffering. She had many sorrows through life, but always had a kind word for everybody. In her declining months she told her many friends of her faith in God and that she had tried to live as best she could and knew he would take care of her. In her last moments she called on her blessed Saviour to relieve her sufferings while here on earth and take her home where parting would be no more. Her last words were "Sleep in Jesus, blessed sleep." Funeral was preached at Carolina church by Rev. Wm. Evans. The husband and children of the deceased desire to thank the friends and neighbors for their kindness and help during the illness and death of their loved one.

JAMES C. HUTCHINGS

"Owen County Journal" 20 Feb. 1919

JAMES C. HUTCHINGS, 59, died here at his home Tuesday afternoon of a nervous disorder and a gradual breaking down of brain tissues, from which he had been suffering for some time. Mr. Hutchings had been a employee at the Vandalia railroad station here for more then twenty years, first as an operator and then as an agent, but for the past two years had been unable to perform work of any kind, although a great part of the time being able to be up and about. When his condition became such that he had to give up his work two years ago he went to a specialist, seeking relief, but received little encouragement, his sickness being of such a nature that it was practically beyond medical skill to cure or alleviate. Gosport was Mr. Hutchings boyhood home, but after attaining manhood he lived and worked at different points in Michigan for a number of years, returning to Gosport more then twenty years ago. He was a skilled musician and a bandmaster of more then local reputation. A few years back while he was in the enjoyment of good health, the Gosport band under his organization and leadership was considered one of the best small town organizations of it's kind in the state. As an employee J.C. HUTCHINGS was one of the most industrious, faithful, loyal and conscientious men an employer could wish for and his duties were always placed above everything else, health not excepted. He is survived by one son, Herbert Hutchings of Dayton, O., three sisters, Mrs. B. F. Whitaker and Mrs. Hannah Stull of this place, and Mrs. Lydia Woodfill of Logansport, and two brothers, John Hutchings of New York and Capt. Wm. Hutchings of Gosport. His wife died a number of years ago. He was a member of the Masonic and Knights of Pythias fraternal orders.

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