Nelson W. Hanna, 62 years old, past state chief of the Haymakers and well known Frankfort citizen, died yesterday morning at 7:15 o'clock at his home, 262 South Clay street. Mr. Hanna was a former shoe merchant here, holding interests in both retail and manufacturing shops in Frankfort.
The death of Mr. Hanna came as a distinct shock to his many friends over Clinton county, only a few of whom knew of his illness. A week ago yesterday he arose feeling ill but said nothing of it. About 4 o'clock in the afternoon he returned to his home sick, and immediately went to bed. A physician was called who pronounced his illness as plural pneumonia. From the time on his condition gradually declined until the end. During his illness he suffered much and but little could be done for his relief.
Mr. Hanna was most prominent in fraternal work in Clinton county. He was identified with both the Red Men and the Knights of Pythias lodges here and belonged to the Commercial Travelers at Indianapolis. He held many offices of trust in these organizations and also was active in the work carried on by them.
Came to Frankfort in 1887.
The deceased came to Frankfort in 1887. Together with Clint Dewees he established a shoe store on the north side of the square. He later sold out and became a member of the firm of Hanna & Mattix on the south side of the square, where the Hammond shoe store now is located. Mr. Mattix moved to Lebanon some years later and the store was sold.
After this Mr. Hanna started a shop for the manufacture and repairing of shoes, together with Edward Scroggy on West Washington street. The shop was eventually purchased by Mr. Scroggy and was moved to Warsaw, Ind.
After that Mr. Hanna established a shirt waist factory in the Flatiron building at the intersection of Washington avenue and Washington street. He became ill with typhoid fever and was forced to sell.
His last business enterprise was when he and Martin Lane conducted a clothing store in the Ross block, where the Carr clothing store now is located. Ten years ago he retired and since has actively engaged in no business enterprise.
In 1916 Mr. Hanna served as state chief of Haymakers, a branch of the Red Men. The year before he served as vice chief.
Born Near Noblesville
Nelson Hanna was born near Noblesville Oct. 14, 1854. He resided on the parental farm until young manhood and was educated in the common school of the community. His first position was as a clerk in a Noblesville shoe store. A few years later he took a position as traveling salesman with β¦ Jones & McKee.
On Jan. 28, 1887, he was united in marriage with Miss Emma Bare of Noblesville who survives. There are no children. David, a brother, resides in Illinois and the home of another brother, Samuel, is not known. A sister, Elizabeth Bare, lives in Oklahoma.
The deceased held many offices of trust in the local lodges to which he belonged. He was secretary of the Knights of Pythias for five years. He identified himself with the Methodist Episcopal church when a young man and remained a faithful member until his death.
The body will lie in state this afternoon and evening and friends are requested to call during that period. The funeral will be conducted from the residence Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock and will be in charge of the I.O.R.M and K. of P. lodges. Rev. H. L. Crain will officiate and interment will be held in Green Lawn cemetery.
-- Margaret Weaver Scrapbook
The death of Mr. Hanna came as a distinct shock to his many friends over Clinton county, only a few of whom knew of his illness. A week ago yesterday he arose feeling ill but said nothing of it. About 4 o'clock in the afternoon he returned to his home sick, and immediately went to bed. A physician was called who pronounced his illness as plural pneumonia. From the time on his condition gradually declined until the end. During his illness he suffered much and but little could be done for his relief.
Mr. Hanna was most prominent in fraternal work in Clinton county. He was identified with both the Red Men and the Knights of Pythias lodges here and belonged to the Commercial Travelers at Indianapolis. He held many offices of trust in these organizations and also was active in the work carried on by them.
Came to Frankfort in 1887.
The deceased came to Frankfort in 1887. Together with Clint Dewees he established a shoe store on the north side of the square. He later sold out and became a member of the firm of Hanna & Mattix on the south side of the square, where the Hammond shoe store now is located. Mr. Mattix moved to Lebanon some years later and the store was sold.
After this Mr. Hanna started a shop for the manufacture and repairing of shoes, together with Edward Scroggy on West Washington street. The shop was eventually purchased by Mr. Scroggy and was moved to Warsaw, Ind.
After that Mr. Hanna established a shirt waist factory in the Flatiron building at the intersection of Washington avenue and Washington street. He became ill with typhoid fever and was forced to sell.
His last business enterprise was when he and Martin Lane conducted a clothing store in the Ross block, where the Carr clothing store now is located. Ten years ago he retired and since has actively engaged in no business enterprise.
In 1916 Mr. Hanna served as state chief of Haymakers, a branch of the Red Men. The year before he served as vice chief.
Born Near Noblesville
Nelson Hanna was born near Noblesville Oct. 14, 1854. He resided on the parental farm until young manhood and was educated in the common school of the community. His first position was as a clerk in a Noblesville shoe store. A few years later he took a position as traveling salesman with β¦ Jones & McKee.
On Jan. 28, 1887, he was united in marriage with Miss Emma Bare of Noblesville who survives. There are no children. David, a brother, resides in Illinois and the home of another brother, Samuel, is not known. A sister, Elizabeth Bare, lives in Oklahoma.
The deceased held many offices of trust in the local lodges to which he belonged. He was secretary of the Knights of Pythias for five years. He identified himself with the Methodist Episcopal church when a young man and remained a faithful member until his death.
The body will lie in state this afternoon and evening and friends are requested to call during that period. The funeral will be conducted from the residence Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock and will be in charge of the I.O.R.M and K. of P. lodges. Rev. H. L. Crain will officiate and interment will be held in Green Lawn cemetery.
-- Margaret Weaver Scrapbook
Nelson W. Hanna, 62 years old, past state chief of the Haymakers and well known Frankfort citizen, died yesterday morning at 7:15 o'clock at his home, 262 South Clay street. Mr. Hanna was a former shoe merchant here, holding interests in both retail and manufacturing shops in Frankfort.
The death of Mr. Hanna came as a distinct shock to his many friends over Clinton county, only a few of whom knew of his illness. A week ago yesterday he arose feeling ill but said nothing of it. About 4 o'clock in the afternoon he returned to his home sick, and immediately went to bed. A physician was called who pronounced his illness as plural pneumonia. From the time on his condition gradually declined until the end. During his illness he suffered much and but little could be done for his relief.
Mr. Hanna was most prominent in fraternal work in Clinton county. He was identified with both the Red Men and the Knights of Pythias lodges here and belonged to the Commercial Travelers at Indianapolis. He held many offices of trust in these organizations and also was active in the work carried on by them.
Came to Frankfort in 1887.
The deceased came to Frankfort in 1887. Together with Clint Dewees he established a shoe store on the north side of the square. He later sold out and became a member of the firm of Hanna & Mattix on the south side of the square, where the Hammond shoe store now is located. Mr. Mattix moved to Lebanon some years later and the store was sold.
After this Mr. Hanna started a shop for the manufacture and repairing of shoes, together with Edward Scroggy on West Washington street. The shop was eventually purchased by Mr. Scroggy and was moved to Warsaw, Ind.
After that Mr. Hanna established a shirt waist factory in the Flatiron building at the intersection of Washington avenue and Washington street. He became ill with typhoid fever and was forced to sell.
His last business enterprise was when he and Martin Lane conducted a clothing store in the Ross block, where the Carr clothing store now is located. Ten years ago he retired and since has actively engaged in no business enterprise.
In 1916 Mr. Hanna served as state chief of Haymakers, a branch of the Red Men. The year before he served as vice chief.
Born Near Noblesville
Nelson Hanna was born near Noblesville Oct. 14, 1854. He resided on the parental farm until young manhood and was educated in the common school of the community. His first position was as a clerk in a Noblesville shoe store. A few years later he took a position as traveling salesman with β¦ Jones & McKee.
On Jan. 28, 1887, he was united in marriage with Miss Emma Bare of Noblesville who survives. There are no children. David, a brother, resides in Illinois and the home of another brother, Samuel, is not known. A sister, Elizabeth Bare, lives in Oklahoma.
The deceased held many offices of trust in the local lodges to which he belonged. He was secretary of the Knights of Pythias for five years. He identified himself with the Methodist Episcopal church when a young man and remained a faithful member until his death.
The body will lie in state this afternoon and evening and friends are requested to call during that period. The funeral will be conducted from the residence Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock and will be in charge of the I.O.R.M and K. of P. lodges. Rev. H. L. Crain will officiate and interment will be held in Green Lawn cemetery.
-- Margaret Weaver Scrapbook
The death of Mr. Hanna came as a distinct shock to his many friends over Clinton county, only a few of whom knew of his illness. A week ago yesterday he arose feeling ill but said nothing of it. About 4 o'clock in the afternoon he returned to his home sick, and immediately went to bed. A physician was called who pronounced his illness as plural pneumonia. From the time on his condition gradually declined until the end. During his illness he suffered much and but little could be done for his relief.
Mr. Hanna was most prominent in fraternal work in Clinton county. He was identified with both the Red Men and the Knights of Pythias lodges here and belonged to the Commercial Travelers at Indianapolis. He held many offices of trust in these organizations and also was active in the work carried on by them.
Came to Frankfort in 1887.
The deceased came to Frankfort in 1887. Together with Clint Dewees he established a shoe store on the north side of the square. He later sold out and became a member of the firm of Hanna & Mattix on the south side of the square, where the Hammond shoe store now is located. Mr. Mattix moved to Lebanon some years later and the store was sold.
After this Mr. Hanna started a shop for the manufacture and repairing of shoes, together with Edward Scroggy on West Washington street. The shop was eventually purchased by Mr. Scroggy and was moved to Warsaw, Ind.
After that Mr. Hanna established a shirt waist factory in the Flatiron building at the intersection of Washington avenue and Washington street. He became ill with typhoid fever and was forced to sell.
His last business enterprise was when he and Martin Lane conducted a clothing store in the Ross block, where the Carr clothing store now is located. Ten years ago he retired and since has actively engaged in no business enterprise.
In 1916 Mr. Hanna served as state chief of Haymakers, a branch of the Red Men. The year before he served as vice chief.
Born Near Noblesville
Nelson Hanna was born near Noblesville Oct. 14, 1854. He resided on the parental farm until young manhood and was educated in the common school of the community. His first position was as a clerk in a Noblesville shoe store. A few years later he took a position as traveling salesman with β¦ Jones & McKee.
On Jan. 28, 1887, he was united in marriage with Miss Emma Bare of Noblesville who survives. There are no children. David, a brother, resides in Illinois and the home of another brother, Samuel, is not known. A sister, Elizabeth Bare, lives in Oklahoma.
The deceased held many offices of trust in the local lodges to which he belonged. He was secretary of the Knights of Pythias for five years. He identified himself with the Methodist Episcopal church when a young man and remained a faithful member until his death.
The body will lie in state this afternoon and evening and friends are requested to call during that period. The funeral will be conducted from the residence Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock and will be in charge of the I.O.R.M and K. of P. lodges. Rev. H. L. Crain will officiate and interment will be held in Green Lawn cemetery.
-- Margaret Weaver Scrapbook
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