GEORGE A. POWELL DIED SATURDAY
For Many Years Identified With Shelbyville Business And Social Affairs
FUNERAL TO BE TUESDAY
George A. Powell, one of Shelbyville's best known citizens, died at 8:15 o'clock Saturday evening at his home, 280 West Franklin street. Death followed an illness of several months. Funeral services will be conducted at the residence Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. Edwin H. Holdrey, of the First M. E. church, officiating. Interment will be made at Forest Hill. The request is that no flowers be sent.
Very few men in Shelbyville were better or more favorably known than was Mr. Powell. He was a descendant from a large family of Shelby county pioneers. His father was one of a family of twelve, all of whom lived in Shelby county. By their courage, their honesty, their thrift, they assisted in every material way in shaping this territory for the coming generations. They were the forerunners in the building of churches, of school houses and all general public improvements that advanced the advantages of the community. Mr. Powell was the son of Samuel and Martha Powell. They went to Minnesota previous to 1860, that being a far away country in that time. It was in that state that George Powell was born in February 22, 1860. Immediately previous to the beginning of the Civil war, Mr. Powell returned to Shelbyville. When the war started Mr. Powell enlisted in the service. He died in Shelbyville in 1869 and was buried with the honors of war by Dumont Post G.A.R. Mrs. Powell died in Shelbyville in 1876. Deceased had one sister, Jennie Powell, who married George Michelson, her death occurring in California in 1916.
George Powell was one of the active men of this city. As a boy he attended the city schools. While yet a lad he entered the book store of Milton Robins as a clerk. When Mr. Robins died, this business was taken over by the late W. A. Powell and Mr. Powell, they conducting it for many years. Twenty-one years ago he opened the haberdashery business which he continued to conduct until only a few weeks ago, his declining health causing him to dispose of that holding. In all his business intercourse he was pleasing and affable.
Going back to other days in Shelbyville Mr. Powell was a leader in athletics. All that he did he did well. He played base ball, he fished, he was an expert with the gun. When the first bicycle was invented he introduced it to Shelbyville, the old high wheel machine. He was captain of the bicycle club, leading his fellows on the century runs, which were very popular at that time. He introduced the new wheel to Shelbyville and was an expert rider. His fine manly disposition, his happy state of mind, made him a natural leader and the young men were glad to fall in behind him.
Mr. Powell was married to Harriett L. Smithers on June 27, 1888. While Mr. Powell was popular in business circles, he and his wife were also leaders in social affairs. No couple was ever more popular, they winning their way by their grace of manners and their pleasant and agreeable ways. He lived a good life, a pure life, an honest manly life and in passing on he left an imprint for good on the community in which he lived so long.
Mr. Powell was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and of Chilion Lodge Knights of Pythias. The latter lodge will participate in the funeral services.
For Many Years Identified With Shelbyville Business And Social Affairs
FUNERAL TO BE TUESDAY
George A. Powell, one of Shelbyville's best known citizens, died at 8:15 o'clock Saturday evening at his home, 280 West Franklin street. Death followed an illness of several months. Funeral services will be conducted at the residence Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. Edwin H. Holdrey, of the First M. E. church, officiating. Interment will be made at Forest Hill. The request is that no flowers be sent.
Very few men in Shelbyville were better or more favorably known than was Mr. Powell. He was a descendant from a large family of Shelby county pioneers. His father was one of a family of twelve, all of whom lived in Shelby county. By their courage, their honesty, their thrift, they assisted in every material way in shaping this territory for the coming generations. They were the forerunners in the building of churches, of school houses and all general public improvements that advanced the advantages of the community. Mr. Powell was the son of Samuel and Martha Powell. They went to Minnesota previous to 1860, that being a far away country in that time. It was in that state that George Powell was born in February 22, 1860. Immediately previous to the beginning of the Civil war, Mr. Powell returned to Shelbyville. When the war started Mr. Powell enlisted in the service. He died in Shelbyville in 1869 and was buried with the honors of war by Dumont Post G.A.R. Mrs. Powell died in Shelbyville in 1876. Deceased had one sister, Jennie Powell, who married George Michelson, her death occurring in California in 1916.
George Powell was one of the active men of this city. As a boy he attended the city schools. While yet a lad he entered the book store of Milton Robins as a clerk. When Mr. Robins died, this business was taken over by the late W. A. Powell and Mr. Powell, they conducting it for many years. Twenty-one years ago he opened the haberdashery business which he continued to conduct until only a few weeks ago, his declining health causing him to dispose of that holding. In all his business intercourse he was pleasing and affable.
Going back to other days in Shelbyville Mr. Powell was a leader in athletics. All that he did he did well. He played base ball, he fished, he was an expert with the gun. When the first bicycle was invented he introduced it to Shelbyville, the old high wheel machine. He was captain of the bicycle club, leading his fellows on the century runs, which were very popular at that time. He introduced the new wheel to Shelbyville and was an expert rider. His fine manly disposition, his happy state of mind, made him a natural leader and the young men were glad to fall in behind him.
Mr. Powell was married to Harriett L. Smithers on June 27, 1888. While Mr. Powell was popular in business circles, he and his wife were also leaders in social affairs. No couple was ever more popular, they winning their way by their grace of manners and their pleasant and agreeable ways. He lived a good life, a pure life, an honest manly life and in passing on he left an imprint for good on the community in which he lived so long.
Mr. Powell was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and of Chilion Lodge Knights of Pythias. The latter lodge will participate in the funeral services.
GEORGE A. POWELL DIED SATURDAY
For Many Years Identified With Shelbyville Business And Social Affairs
FUNERAL TO BE TUESDAY
George A. Powell, one of Shelbyville's best known citizens, died at 8:15 o'clock Saturday evening at his home, 280 West Franklin street. Death followed an illness of several months. Funeral services will be conducted at the residence Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. Edwin H. Holdrey, of the First M. E. church, officiating. Interment will be made at Forest Hill. The request is that no flowers be sent.
Very few men in Shelbyville were better or more favorably known than was Mr. Powell. He was a descendant from a large family of Shelby county pioneers. His father was one of a family of twelve, all of whom lived in Shelby county. By their courage, their honesty, their thrift, they assisted in every material way in shaping this territory for the coming generations. They were the forerunners in the building of churches, of school houses and all general public improvements that advanced the advantages of the community. Mr. Powell was the son of Samuel and Martha Powell. They went to Minnesota previous to 1860, that being a far away country in that time. It was in that state that George Powell was born in February 22, 1860. Immediately previous to the beginning of the Civil war, Mr. Powell returned to Shelbyville. When the war started Mr. Powell enlisted in the service. He died in Shelbyville in 1869 and was buried with the honors of war by Dumont Post G.A.R. Mrs. Powell died in Shelbyville in 1876. Deceased had one sister, Jennie Powell, who married George Michelson, her death occurring in California in 1916.
George Powell was one of the active men of this city. As a boy he attended the city schools. While yet a lad he entered the book store of Milton Robins as a clerk. When Mr. Robins died, this business was taken over by the late W. A. Powell and Mr. Powell, they conducting it for many years. Twenty-one years ago he opened the haberdashery business which he continued to conduct until only a few weeks ago, his declining health causing him to dispose of that holding. In all his business intercourse he was pleasing and affable.
Going back to other days in Shelbyville Mr. Powell was a leader in athletics. All that he did he did well. He played base ball, he fished, he was an expert with the gun. When the first bicycle was invented he introduced it to Shelbyville, the old high wheel machine. He was captain of the bicycle club, leading his fellows on the century runs, which were very popular at that time. He introduced the new wheel to Shelbyville and was an expert rider. His fine manly disposition, his happy state of mind, made him a natural leader and the young men were glad to fall in behind him.
Mr. Powell was married to Harriett L. Smithers on June 27, 1888. While Mr. Powell was popular in business circles, he and his wife were also leaders in social affairs. No couple was ever more popular, they winning their way by their grace of manners and their pleasant and agreeable ways. He lived a good life, a pure life, an honest manly life and in passing on he left an imprint for good on the community in which he lived so long.
Mr. Powell was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and of Chilion Lodge Knights of Pythias. The latter lodge will participate in the funeral services.
For Many Years Identified With Shelbyville Business And Social Affairs
FUNERAL TO BE TUESDAY
George A. Powell, one of Shelbyville's best known citizens, died at 8:15 o'clock Saturday evening at his home, 280 West Franklin street. Death followed an illness of several months. Funeral services will be conducted at the residence Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. Edwin H. Holdrey, of the First M. E. church, officiating. Interment will be made at Forest Hill. The request is that no flowers be sent.
Very few men in Shelbyville were better or more favorably known than was Mr. Powell. He was a descendant from a large family of Shelby county pioneers. His father was one of a family of twelve, all of whom lived in Shelby county. By their courage, their honesty, their thrift, they assisted in every material way in shaping this territory for the coming generations. They were the forerunners in the building of churches, of school houses and all general public improvements that advanced the advantages of the community. Mr. Powell was the son of Samuel and Martha Powell. They went to Minnesota previous to 1860, that being a far away country in that time. It was in that state that George Powell was born in February 22, 1860. Immediately previous to the beginning of the Civil war, Mr. Powell returned to Shelbyville. When the war started Mr. Powell enlisted in the service. He died in Shelbyville in 1869 and was buried with the honors of war by Dumont Post G.A.R. Mrs. Powell died in Shelbyville in 1876. Deceased had one sister, Jennie Powell, who married George Michelson, her death occurring in California in 1916.
George Powell was one of the active men of this city. As a boy he attended the city schools. While yet a lad he entered the book store of Milton Robins as a clerk. When Mr. Robins died, this business was taken over by the late W. A. Powell and Mr. Powell, they conducting it for many years. Twenty-one years ago he opened the haberdashery business which he continued to conduct until only a few weeks ago, his declining health causing him to dispose of that holding. In all his business intercourse he was pleasing and affable.
Going back to other days in Shelbyville Mr. Powell was a leader in athletics. All that he did he did well. He played base ball, he fished, he was an expert with the gun. When the first bicycle was invented he introduced it to Shelbyville, the old high wheel machine. He was captain of the bicycle club, leading his fellows on the century runs, which were very popular at that time. He introduced the new wheel to Shelbyville and was an expert rider. His fine manly disposition, his happy state of mind, made him a natural leader and the young men were glad to fall in behind him.
Mr. Powell was married to Harriett L. Smithers on June 27, 1888. While Mr. Powell was popular in business circles, he and his wife were also leaders in social affairs. No couple was ever more popular, they winning their way by their grace of manners and their pleasant and agreeable ways. He lived a good life, a pure life, an honest manly life and in passing on he left an imprint for good on the community in which he lived so long.
Mr. Powell was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and of Chilion Lodge Knights of Pythias. The latter lodge will participate in the funeral services.
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