Crawfordsville Journal 10-20-1930 = Wayneotwn, Oct 19 - Mrs. Jerusha Ann Fruits, 80, widow of the late Ambrose Fruits died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William A. Brown in Kokomo, Saturday monring at 10:30. Death was due to chronic nephritis and followed an extended illness. The deceased who was a life long resident of Wayne Twp was born near Waynetown Aug 12, 1850, daughter of James and Hannah Barnett Hoff. She was united in marriage on Aug 17, 1871 to Ambrose Fruits whose death occurred last march. Mrs. Fruits was a member of the Christian Union Church southeast of Waynetown. The survivors are 3 daughters, Mrs. Brown at whose home she died, Mrs. Perry A. Brannan of Linden and Mrs. AD Harpel of near Shanondale. Five grandchildren and 3 greats also survive. The remains were brought to the home of Mrs. Harpel near SHannondale. Funeral services will be conducted at the Christian Union Church SW of here Tuesday monring at 10:30 with Rev. McMullen in charge. Burial will take place in Waynetown Masonic Cemetery.