This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SStamperYoumans Surnames: KOLP Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.randolph/3342/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Evening Times Monday, March 15, 1920, front page Union City, OH/IN PASSES AWAY SAMUEL DEAN KOLP VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA WAS WELL KNOWN IN OUR CITY AND VERY POPULAR IN GREENVILLE Samuel Dean Kolp, announcement of whose death was made in Saturday's edition of the Times, was one of Greenville's most popular young men. He has been a victim of Influenza and pneumonia and was unconscious until the end came Friday evening at 7:35 o'clock. His death came as a surprise to everyone as his severe illness was not known to the public generally until announcement was made Friday. On last Friday the young man complained of being sick while at his work at the James Hotel. He tried to overcome the severe cold that seemed to be his ailment and did not call a physician until he became so ill that he had to go to his bed. His physician at once saw that he was suffering from influenza which soon developed into bronchial-pneumonia and not with standing that everything was done to relieve his suffering he died Friday evening. At the time of his death the deceased was 25 years, 4 months, and 1 day old. He was born in Union City, IN, November 11, 1894, but lived in Greenville most of his life. At the time of his death he was the steward at the James Hotel. He had many friends among the traveling public. He was a member of the Elk's Lodge of Greenville and also belonged to the Red Men's lodge. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kolp, one sister May Francis, three brothers, John William and Robert, and many relatives and a legion of friends. The funeral services were held this Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Thomas W. Cooke of the St. ?? Episcopal Church in Greenville. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.