Crawfordsville Daily Journal Sept 24, 1904 p 4 - William Fruits, an aged citizen of Waynetown died at his home Friday evening at 7 o'clock. He had been ill for some time, having taken his bed just one year ago. Mr. Fruits had spent his entire life of 72 years in this county, having been born in Ripley Twp where he lived until 50 years ago. He leaves a wife and six (sic) grown children, two sons and 5 daughters (sic) all of them being married. The funeral ceremony will be in charge of Rev. John P. Henson Sunday afternoon at 3. The burial service will be conducted by the Masons of which he was a member. Masons from a distance will please note the hour and assist the home lodge in the services.