Bloomington Saturday Courier, July 22, 1893, Clipping File, Monroe County History Center, Bloomington, Indiana. IN MEMORY OF JAMES B. BENDER Death has visited Salt Creek Township often this year, and several well-known citizens have gone to that bourne (sic) from whence no traveler returns. James B. Bender, one of the most highly respected citizens of Monroe County departed this life on the morning of the 4th after an illness of some weeks duration, aged 51 years. He leaves a wife, several children and other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his loss. Deceased had been a member of the Christian Church for several years. Mr. Bender was assessor one term and trustee two terms of Salt Creek Township and was an honest and dutiful officer in every respect. By the death of Mr. Bender we lose another one of our most beloved friends, and we part with him regretfully. There are many sorrowful hearts in Salt Creek Township today weeping over the loss of near and dear ones who have lately been called away by Him who doeth all things well. Among those who mourn is the writer of these lines who a few days ago had to bid a last farewell to a loving old friend with whom he had lived from infancy. Our greatest sympathy is extended to all our friends in this their and our greatest hour of bereavement. J. B. E.