Jeffersonville (IN) Weekly Journal, February 19, 1897, p. 3. DAYS OF TORTURE NEARLY ENDED M. A. Stucker, a Well-Known Citizen, Hopelessly Ill of Cancer of Long Standing Martin A. Stucker, a well-known horseman, is supposed to be dying of cancer at his home, North Spring Street. Mr. Stucker for many years has been suffering excruciating pain from the effects of the malady and not only until a few days ago was he compelled to take his bed. At that time Dr. Henning, his physician, was called in, but Mr. Stucker's condition was such that he was beyond the power of professional aid. Still, Dr. Henning attended to the wants of his patient as best he could and afforded only temporary relief. It is thought he cannot survive but a few days longer. Martin Stucker has resided in the city about ten years. He came from Nabb Station where he followed the pursuit of a farmer and numbers among the best known men in the county. Personally, he is an agreeable gentleman and has made many friends who will be grieved to learn of his impending dissolution. He served in the war and is a pensioner. Mr. Stucker's family consists of a wife, a son, Charles Stucker, and a daughter, Mrs. Addie M. Staples, wife of Carney M. Staples of Chicago.