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The Rochester Sentinel 1896 Friday, January 3, 1896 Readers of the Sentinel will learn with sadness of the death of Naaman A. DAWSON, one of the pioneers of this county, which occurred Dec 30th ‘95. He was born Feb 10, 1841 in Henry township on the farm adjoining the farm on which he breathed his last, and has lived in this county all his life except for a short time when he made his home in Indianapolis. He leaves to mourn his death two brothers, Jonathan and Samuel B. Dawson, and one sister, Mrs. David Rader, besides a number of cousins, nephews, nieces and a host of friends. The funeral services were conducted at Mt. Hope church, yesterday, at 11:30, by Rev. O. A. COOK, with a large number of friends in attendance. Mrs. Etta RICE, wife of Douglass RICE, who lives four miles west of town, died Dec 29, ‘95 at the age of 31 years. Mrs. Rice was an excellent wife and mother, and was beloved by a large circle of acquaintances. She leaves a husband and two bright little daughters to mourn the loss of wife and mother. The funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church in Rochester, Tuesday, by the pastor, and the remains were laid to rest in I.O.O.F. cemetery. Mrs. V. H. DANIELS and daughters came over from Warsaw, to attend the funeral of Col. SHRYOCK, Mrs. D’s grandfather. Mr. Dudley RICE, Mr. H. C. DROUN and Misses Elva and Mabel DROUN desire to tender their sincere thanks to the many friends who assisted so kindly during their recent bereavement. The funeral of the late Col. SHRYOCK was attended by a large concourse of people, Saturday, and the last tribute of respect was a demonstration of honor and veneration which eloquently bespoke public regard for the distinguished dead. Rev. Dr. BROOKE, of the M.E. church, read the Episcopal funeral service, a male quartette sang appropriate selections, and then the Odd Fellows escorted the remains to the grave in I.O.O.F. cemetery. Monday morning Jos. SIEGFRIED, the baker, received a telegram announcing the death of his mother, at Peru, and left on the noon train, accompanied by his wife. Mrs. SIEGFRIED was 71 years of age and a native of Germany. She died of heart trouble, and leaves a husband and four children -- Charles and William [SIEGFRIED], of Peru, and Mary MULCAHEY, of Logansport, and Joseph SIEGFRIED, of this place. The funeral was held Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock. Friday, January 10, 1896 R. F. JONES, who resided on a farm in Liberty township, near the Cass county line, died Thursday night of last week of a complication of ailments, and was buried Sunday, in Bethlehem cemetery, Cass county, and in a few hours after his burial his wife suddenly expired from cancer from which she had suffered for several years. The remains of the wife were laid to rest Tuesday morning by the side of her husband. They leave a family of ten children, all of whom have grown to manhood and womanhood. Andrew SMITH, died at his residence, in Kosciusko county, last Friday, aged 64 years. Deceased was an old resident of Marshall county, having lived just north of the county line on the Michigan road, for more than twenty-five years. He moved to Kosciusko county six years ago. Deceased was a gentleman in every sense, a staunch friend, a good Christian and a democrat of the old school. Father SPARKS, the venerable Methodist preacher died at his home in Kewanna, Sunday. He was one of the oldest Methodist ministers in the state and a grand old man. Phillip WERNER of this vicinity died last Monday of old age and was buried Wednesday at Mt. Olive. (BEARSS) Friday, January 17, 1896 A telegram to Rev. Dr. BROOKE, Tuesday, brought the intelligence that Mrs. BROOKE’s aged mother, who lived near Lafayette, was dangerously sick with pneumonia. While waiting for a train to start, another telegram to Mrs. BROOKE announced the death of her mother and the funeral took place yesterday. Deceased’s name was Sallie W. HOLLOWAY and she was 88 years old. Mrs. Lunette A. ALLMAN, wife of D. R. ALLMAN, and mother of Prof. C. D. ALLMAN of the Normal University, died Wednesday evening at 6 o’clock, at her home, ten miles northwest of Rochester. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. A. H. D. GRAY, of this city. The traits of character of this woman were of the very best. She was cheerful, sociable, kind and exceedingly hospitable. In the home she was “more than a queen.” For a number of years she was a devoted member of the Jordan Baptist church, and died believing in Jesus as “the resurrection and the life.” Funeral services will be conducted today at 1:30 from the home of Rev. O. A. COOK. Interment in the Jordan cemetery. Two obituary notices were overlooked in the make up of the Sentinel last week. Mrs. Mary RUSSELL, of this city, and the mother of Deputy Auditor, Jos. A. MYERS, of Decatur county, both died the first week of the new year. Friday, January 24, 1986 Dr. BIGELOW an old practitioner of Silver Lake died recently and a friend read a funeral sermon at the grave which was written by the deceased some years ago, and filed away for the occasion on which it was used. Abe GRAFT, of Mexico, has his tombstone in position, and is said to be highly pleased with its appearance. Such preparations for death may be said to be getting ready to die in detail. Miss Hester KILER, who is teaching at the White Oak school, south of here, was suddenly called away Monday to attend the funeral of her sister in Ohio. (BLOOMINGSBURG) F. M. TUCKER was called to Richland, Ind., Wednesday, by the death of an old uncle at that place. (DELONG) Friday, January 31, 1896 Essie CASTO [LARGE] was born in Delphi, Indiana, Feb 28, 1871, and died in Rochester township, Indiana, Jan 27, 1896, at the age of 24 years and 11 months. She came to Fulton county Dec 9, 1888 and made her home with her uncle, Noah LARGE, until she was married. On April 4, 1896, she was united in marriage to George H. LARGE and became the mother of one child, a daughter. She united with the M.E. church at Green Oak, Dec 1895, and remained a faithful and true christian until her death. She leaves a husband, mother, and daughter and a host of friends to mourn their loss. The funeral was preached at the Mt. Zion church by Rev. J. P. ROTH, to a large gathering of people, Jan 29th, and the remains laid to rest in the Mount Zion cemetery. The funeral sermon of Mr. Jasper DAVIS was preached at the M.E. church. The remains were interred in the Monterey cemetery. (MONTEREY) Mrs. BRENNER returned to her home at Plymouth, Tuesday, having been called here by the death of her son Jasper DAVIS. (DELONG) Jasper DAVIS died Saturday and was buried Monday at Monterey. He had been a sufferer for several months. His bereaved family has the sympathy of the entire community. (DELONG) Mr. KEIM was called to Denver Wednesday, to the burial of his niece. (GREEN OAK) The funeral of Mrs. George H. LARGE will take place at Mt. Zion Wednesday at 10 o’clock. Rev. JONES, of Inwood, officiating. (GREEN OAK) Friday, February 7, 1896 The Palmers of this neighborhood went to Wakarusa to attend the funeral of Geo. PALMER, who was accidently shot at his home in North Dakota. Mr. Palmer has been here on a visit a few days ago and had but returned home when he met with the accident. (TIOSA) Old Mr. BURNSINE dropped dead at his home, Monday, and was buried at Monterey Wednesday. (DELONG) Mr. John PALMER, who was accidently shot at his home in North Dakota, was buried at Elkhart this week. (PALESTINE) Friday, February 14, 1896 Sarah A. LEITER [CROY] was born in Junietta county, Penn. Dec 26, 1853, died at her home one mile north of Rochester, Feb 11, 1896, aged 42 years 1 month and 16 days. On Dec 29, 1872, she was united in marriage to Jefferson A. CROY. To this union there were born nine children, six of whom are living. When a girl Mrs. Croy was converted and united with the M.E. church, but after her marriage and in the year 1882 she united with the Churubusco Baptist church, and has ever since been of this faith. All who have known her best, speak of her as a kind mother, devoted to her home and those she loved, and very earnest and sincere in her Christian life. There are left to sorrow many friends, three brothers, three sisters, an aged mother, six children and a husband. Friday, February 21, 1896 Elizabeth SWARTZLANDER [STAHL] was born in Union county, Pa., Dec 31, 1812, and died at her home near Akron, Feb 14, 1896, aged 86 years. In 1855 she and her husband, John STAHL, who preceded her in death, located on the farm where she lived until her death. At an early age she became a member of the Lutheran church by confirmation, and continued in that faith during her life. She was buried at Hoovers, the services being conducted by Rev. A. E. GIFT, of this city. Wm. M. MILLER, of Richland township died of cancer of the stomach Tuesday. Mr. Miller was an upright and conscientious citizen.