Flora, Indiana, newspaper June 23, 1923: "SAMUEL MUSSELMAN DIES FROM MILITARY TUBERCULOSIS. "Samuel A Musselman, one of the best known and most highly respected residents of the city, passed away at 8:45 Wednesday morning at the family home on South Center street. Death was due to military tuberculosis and came after about four months' illness, although he had been complaining for almost a year. On May 23, in company with his wife, he went to Indianapolis, where he received treatment and on May 31st returned to his home, having since been confined to same and his condition gradually becoming worse until death came. Funeral services were held yesterday (Friday) afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Presbyterian church, conducted by Elder A G Crosswhite of Peru. Interment was made in Maple Lawn. "Samuel Asbury Musselman, one of six children of John and Hannah Musselman, was born on the old Musselman homestead about four miles north of Flora, and was the last of his father's family to survive. All his life had been spent in Carroll county. His death was likewise the first in his own family. Could he have lived until December 2 next he would have been 61 years of age. He was united in marriage on January 13, 1885, to Mattie E McCain. To this union, but one child, Glen, was born, who resides at Camden and together with the widow and one grandchild, Jewel Maxine, survives. Deceased moved to Flora from the farm in 1904 and for eighteen years had been one of its highly esteemed citizens. The past few years he had been employed as auto salesman, being connected for about two years with Blue & Lesh and the past year with Jackson Brothers & Company. In this capacity he had formed a wide acquaintance over Carroll county. Twenty-two years ago he united with the Lower Deer Creek Church of the Brethren and upon moving to this city for residence, transferred his membership to the local church, and had always remained a faithful follower of the faith. He was a good neighbor, kind and loving companion and father, his word was as good as his bond, and in his death the city once again is called upon to give up one of its useful and best liked men. But God knows best. Death finally_______ edict, and _____________--" **************Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851)