Crawford County (IN) Democrat, January 22, 1903, p. 3. OBITUARY Francis W. Highfill was born September 22, 1826, and embraced the religion of the Lord Jesus Christ when but a boy. In life and health he proclaimed the unsearchable riches of His grace. In sickness and death he expressed a strong confidence in His power to save. He was married to Jane Tucker in the year 1848, unto them was born thirteen children, six of them and his loving wife preceded him to the spirit world. He bore his affliction with patience, and on the 7th day of January 1903, he bid life adieu and struck glad hands with latest angels around God's throne. God grant that we may all cherish his morals, shun his errors if any and prepare to meet him in the skies.

Crawford County (IN) Democrat, January 22, 1903, p. 3. MRS. HARRIET ROTHROCK DEAD Mrs. Harriet Rothrock, wife of Wash Rothrock of Scott Township, after a protracted illness died Tuesday morning, aged 36 years. She was a most highly esteemed and amiable lady possessing many womanly virtues. She was a sister to Rush Thornbury of this place and of Attorney William Thornbury of English. Of her immediate family, she leaves a husband only. -Corydon Republican

Crawford County (IN) Democrat, January 22, 1903, p. 3. Elbert Corbitt, 13 years of age, died of typhoid fever last Saturday. John Corbitt, father of the deceased boy, and another son is down with the disease. The family recently moved to this place. They are relatives of Peter Jones and have been living in the house occupied by the Jones family. The situation of both families is most unfortunate and distressing.

Crawford County (IN) Democrat, January 22, 1903, p. 3. Mrs. Jonathan Rainboldt died at her home in Jennings Township last Sunday of consumption. The interment took place in the Borden graveyard.

Crawford County (IN) Democrat, January 22, 1903, p. 3. Lizzie Martin, wife of Frank Martin who was sent to the Reformatory from this county, has applied for a divorce in the Harrison circuit court.

Once again a line of mine comes up <smile>. Looks like Emily (Emma) became a widow a year later. I have the cemetery records from Fairview Cemetery and it indicates the above Emily as Emma. I don't have proof of her true name, at least not input. Will have to check my marriage records to see if I have theirs. On Thu, Jul 9, 2015 at 2:31 PM, Randi Richardson via <in-south-central@rootsweb.com> wrote: > > > New Albany (IN) Evening Tribune, October 18, 1895, p. 4. > > > > James W. Jocelyn and Mrs. Emily A. Pyburn were married last night at the > bride's home, 259 Poplar Street. > > > > The IN-SOUTH-CENTRAL Rootsweb list is for genealogists and historians who have an interest in the south central district of Indiana, as defined by the Indiana Genealogial Society, including the counties of: Bartholomew, Brown, Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harris, Jackson, Lawrence, Monroe, Orange, Scott and Washington. > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IN-SOUTH-CENTRAL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Crawford County (IN) Democrat, January 22, 1903, p. 3. John Stewart, a prominent Mason and retired merchant of Eckerty, died on Monday morning. The interment took place Tuesday and was largely attended.

Crawford County (IN) Democrat, January 22, 1903, p. 3. Charles M. Gregory, English, has been granted a pension of $5 and James H. Dearbon (consider Dearborn a spelling variant), Marengo, gets an increase to $12.

Crawford County (IN) Democrat, January 22, 1903, p. 3. Tow Clerk J. F. Jones married Felix Goldman of Washington, Indiana, and Mimes B. Lanham of Taswell.

Crawford County (IN) Democrat, January 22, 1903, p. 3. Mrs. Dallas Key died at her home north of town Saturday.

Crawford County (IN) Democrat, January 15, 1903, p. 3. Orvil (consider Orville and Orval as spelling variants) Knight was arrested Tuesday night charged with attempt to kill George Belcher at Eckerty the night previous. Knight was drunk and with a shotgun started to clean up the town, and his friend, Belcher, tried to get him to stop when Knight turned on him with the gun, the discharge lodged in Belcher's side which may cause his death. Knight has a bad reputation.

Jeffersonville (IN) Weekly Journal, March 5, 1897, p. 3. DEATH UNEXPECTED Frantz Wintergust Passes Quietly Away at an Early Hour-Funeral Sunday Morning Frantz Wintergust died this morning at 5:45 o'clock at his residence, 129 East Market Street, of heart disease. Yesterday he was enjoying his usual health and not until late last night did he complain to his children of feeling bad. Soon thereafter he was seized with a smothering sensation but rallied. There was no reoccurrence of the ailment until 4:30 o'clock this morning when he called his daughters to his bedside. Again he complained of a smothering sensation that he attributed to his heart. The children attended to his wants and he rallied. This was only temporary for, at 5:30 o'clock, he grew worse and the children were again summoned. He died without a struggle. Frantz Wintergust numbered among the best known citizens of Jeffersonville. He was a generous, kind-hearted man and highly respected by those of his acquaintances, not only in this city but Louisville and New Albany. The deceased was engaged in the saloon business many years, was a war veteran, being a member of the 22nd Indiana which the late Gen. Jeff. Davis and afterwards Col. Snodgrass commanded. He was a member of the Catholic Knights of America, Knights of St. George, German Aid Society and St. Anthony's German Catholic Church. He was born in Germany on March 27, 1844. He leaves two daughters, the Misses Emma and Minnie Wintergust, and two grandchildren, Josephine Howard and Edna Densford. He married Miss Josephine Marsh who preceded his death nine years ago. In habits, Frantz Wintergust was domestic He was fond of his children and home surroundings. Mrs. Clara Densford, a daughter, died October 25. He grieved a great deal over her demise. His passing had been expected by a few of his intimate friends who had observed his condition during the past week. The funeral will be Sunday afternoon.

Jeffersonville (IN) Weekly Journal, March 5, 1897, p. 1. NOTE: In 1900, Minnie Albanise (sic), age 24, was enumerated with her two children, Rosie and Victor, in the household of Mathias and Barbra (sic) Kilgus, identified as her foster parents, in Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana. MAYBE DEAD IN FAR AWAY AFRICA Mrs. Minnie Albanese left for home in Algiers in response to two telegrams stating that her husband was fatally ill. Yesterday Mr. Mat Kilgus wired Mr. Albanese that Mrs. Albanese had left. The dispatch was returned unanswered. It is believed that Mr. Albanese is dead. Mrs. Albanese will reach Havre Saturday. Her husband has been employed by the Thompson-Houston Electric Company of Lynn, Mass., as superintendent of construction in Algiers.

Jeffersonville (IN) Weekly Journal, March 5, 1897, p. 1. MAXIE CLUNE GATHERED IN Wanted Since December Last for Having Assaulted Henry Owens, an Old Man "Moxie" Clune, for whom a warrant was issued December 24, was arrested by patrolman Chapman and Patterson. His pals, Harvey Glover, John Fisher and John Brink were also arrested. Clune, at the time the warrant was issued, struck and beat Henry Owens, an old Negro, at Gilbert's stable. He escaped and Owens was subsequently taken to the poor house where he now is. When Clune was arraigned before Magistrate Ware this morning, the case was continued until Monday at which time Owens will appear. In default of bond, Clune was sent to the county jail. His companions were given thirty minutes to leave town.

Jeffersonville (IN) Weekly Journal, March 5, 1897, p. 1. William Sweeney and Mrs. Cora Howard were married last evening at the parsonage of Morton Chapel, the Rev. George F. Campbell officiating. After the wedding Mr. and Mrs. Sweeney repaired to their home, 165 East Chestnut Street, where they will reside. Mr. Sweeney is originally from Utica where he lived until he accepted a position with the Utica Lime Company, Louisville. Mrs. Sweeney was formerly Miss Cora Howard, daughter of the late Jefferson Howard. She is an estimable woman and has a host of friends who will be pleased when the announcement of her marriage is made known.

Jeffersonville (IN) Weekly Journal, March 5, 1897, p. 1. John R. Fry has decided to break up housekeeping and remove to his father's residence on Spring Hill. The child, Kenneth, aged 22 months, Mr. Jacob S. Fry will raise. This conclusion was reached his morning after the question had been canvassed by Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Prather and Mr. Fry.

Bloomington (IN) Evening World, January 1, 1931, p. 2. John Fox, 78, of Nashville, shot and perhaps fatally wounded a neighbor and then turned the gun on himself today.

Bloomington (IN) Weekly Star, August 5, 1932, p. 6. John E. Taggart, 54, Spanish-American war veteran, passed away suddenly last Friday evening at his home east of Nashville. He had been in poor health since April when he suffered a stroke of paralysis. He was a member of the U. S. War Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars having served as commander of both organizations. He was a member of the Christian Church and the I. O. O. F. here of which he was secretary at the time of his death. Funeral services were to be held Monday at 2 PM at Hege & Flanagan parlor at Columbus with Rev. Shockney in charge. Nashville Girl Scouts, of which his younger daughter was a member, were flower girls. War veterans acted as pallbearers and conducted the service at the grave. Burial was at Garland Brook Cemetery at Columbus.

Bloomington (IN) Weekly Star, August 12, 1932, p. 6. Leslie Petro, 18-year-old son of Ira Petro, south of Nashville, is grateful for the benefits of modern medical practices. Practicing stunts with coins on his lips last Friday for the amusement of his smaller brothers and sister, he accidentally swallowed a 50-cent piece. He was rushed to the Robert Long Hospital in Indianapolis by Mrs. H. H. Brooks, a neighbor, and the coin was removed. He was able to return home the next day.

Bloomington (IN) Weekly Star, August 5, 1932, p. 6. A new filling station selling Phillips 66 products has been opened in the southern part of Nashville, across from the Gray Rose beauty shop. It is being run in conjunction with the hatchery already established there. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Stevens, formerly of Bloomington, are in charge.