Elisha Perkins died at his home in Columbus this morning at 20 minutes past 3 o'clock. Deceased was more than 67 years of age. His last sickness was catarrhal fever of about ten days duration. His condition did not seem serious until Saturday, and not dangerous until Monday afternoon. Very alarming symptoms appeared at about 3 p.m. Monday, from which he appeared to get relief late last night, but what appeared to be relief proved to be the beginning of the end. Mr. Perkins had been in poor health on account of rheumatism, which he contracted some fourteen years ago.
Elisha Perkins was born near Washington, Ind., April 16, 1832, where he continued to live until May, 1873, when, with his family, he moved to this county, where he continued to reside, at first on a farm now owned by Mr. Watts, north of Hallowell. He was at an early age married to Miss Serilda Gates, who died in July, 1897. To them were born fourteen children, nine of whom survive. Two children and wife are buried in the Edgeman cemetery, where his body will be laid tomorrow.
Mr. Perkins was a soldier. He enlisted in the 27th Indiana infantry about the 1st of September, 1862, and on the 17th day of the same month was in that bloody battle of Antietam, in Burnsides' brigade. He was badly wounded about 2 o'clock that day, a minnie ball passing through the lower part of the head. He was discharged from service in 1863. At about the time of its organization he became a member of John A. Dix Post G. A.R. He always gloried in the fact that he was a soldier.
Mr. Perkins was as well known to the farming people of the county as almost any man. He served the city nearly ten years as city weigher. Those who did business with him recognized "duty well and justly performed"
Mr. Perkins, in his nature, was ardent and intense, yet always just. When he once took a position he was firmly fixed, not easily moved. His manner was decided. He did not leave any chance of misunderstanding him. He was not a man without convictions; nor did he hide his opinion for policy, but was open and frank. His nature shone out more clearly in his political and religious convictions. He became a member of the Christian church when quite young. The writer believes that he never voted any but the republican ticket since that party was organized. He never forgot his God. He always loved his county. His body lies dressed in "solider blue," under the flag he loved. His spirit has gone to answer the "ROLL CALL" "OVER THERE!"
CA 21 Dec 1899 P9 C4&5
Elisha Perkins was born near Washington, Ind., April 16, 1832, where he continued to live until May, 1873, when, with his family, he moved to this county, where he continued to reside, at first on a farm now owned by Mr. Watts, north of Hallowell. He was at an early age married to Miss Serilda Gates, who died in July, 1897. To them were born fourteen children, nine of whom survive. Two children and wife are buried in the Edgeman cemetery, where his body will be laid tomorrow.
Mr. Perkins was a soldier. He enlisted in the 27th Indiana infantry about the 1st of September, 1862, and on the 17th day of the same month was in that bloody battle of Antietam, in Burnsides' brigade. He was badly wounded about 2 o'clock that day, a minnie ball passing through the lower part of the head. He was discharged from service in 1863. At about the time of its organization he became a member of John A. Dix Post G. A.R. He always gloried in the fact that he was a soldier.
Mr. Perkins was as well known to the farming people of the county as almost any man. He served the city nearly ten years as city weigher. Those who did business with him recognized "duty well and justly performed"
Mr. Perkins, in his nature, was ardent and intense, yet always just. When he once took a position he was firmly fixed, not easily moved. His manner was decided. He did not leave any chance of misunderstanding him. He was not a man without convictions; nor did he hide his opinion for policy, but was open and frank. His nature shone out more clearly in his political and religious convictions. He became a member of the Christian church when quite young. The writer believes that he never voted any but the republican ticket since that party was organized. He never forgot his God. He always loved his county. His body lies dressed in "solider blue," under the flag he loved. His spirit has gone to answer the "ROLL CALL" "OVER THERE!"
CA 21 Dec 1899 P9 C4&5
Elisha Perkins died at his home in Columbus this morning at 20 minutes past 3 o'clock. Deceased was more than 67 years of age. His last sickness was catarrhal fever of about ten days duration. His condition did not seem serious until Saturday, and not dangerous until Monday afternoon. Very alarming symptoms appeared at about 3 p.m. Monday, from which he appeared to get relief late last night, but what appeared to be relief proved to be the beginning of the end. Mr. Perkins had been in poor health on account of rheumatism, which he contracted some fourteen years ago.
Elisha Perkins was born near Washington, Ind., April 16, 1832, where he continued to live until May, 1873, when, with his family, he moved to this county, where he continued to reside, at first on a farm now owned by Mr. Watts, north of Hallowell. He was at an early age married to Miss Serilda Gates, who died in July, 1897. To them were born fourteen children, nine of whom survive. Two children and wife are buried in the Edgeman cemetery, where his body will be laid tomorrow.
Mr. Perkins was a soldier. He enlisted in the 27th Indiana infantry about the 1st of September, 1862, and on the 17th day of the same month was in that bloody battle of Antietam, in Burnsides' brigade. He was badly wounded about 2 o'clock that day, a minnie ball passing through the lower part of the head. He was discharged from service in 1863. At about the time of its organization he became a member of John A. Dix Post G. A.R. He always gloried in the fact that he was a soldier.
Mr. Perkins was as well known to the farming people of the county as almost any man. He served the city nearly ten years as city weigher. Those who did business with him recognized "duty well and justly performed"
Mr. Perkins, in his nature, was ardent and intense, yet always just. When he once took a position he was firmly fixed, not easily moved. His manner was decided. He did not leave any chance of misunderstanding him. He was not a man without convictions; nor did he hide his opinion for policy, but was open and frank. His nature shone out more clearly in his political and religious convictions. He became a member of the Christian church when quite young. The writer believes that he never voted any but the republican ticket since that party was organized. He never forgot his God. He always loved his county. His body lies dressed in "solider blue," under the flag he loved. His spirit has gone to answer the "ROLL CALL" "OVER THERE!"
CA 21 Dec 1899 P9 C4&5
Elisha Perkins was born near Washington, Ind., April 16, 1832, where he continued to live until May, 1873, when, with his family, he moved to this county, where he continued to reside, at first on a farm now owned by Mr. Watts, north of Hallowell. He was at an early age married to Miss Serilda Gates, who died in July, 1897. To them were born fourteen children, nine of whom survive. Two children and wife are buried in the Edgeman cemetery, where his body will be laid tomorrow.
Mr. Perkins was a soldier. He enlisted in the 27th Indiana infantry about the 1st of September, 1862, and on the 17th day of the same month was in that bloody battle of Antietam, in Burnsides' brigade. He was badly wounded about 2 o'clock that day, a minnie ball passing through the lower part of the head. He was discharged from service in 1863. At about the time of its organization he became a member of John A. Dix Post G. A.R. He always gloried in the fact that he was a soldier.
Mr. Perkins was as well known to the farming people of the county as almost any man. He served the city nearly ten years as city weigher. Those who did business with him recognized "duty well and justly performed"
Mr. Perkins, in his nature, was ardent and intense, yet always just. When he once took a position he was firmly fixed, not easily moved. His manner was decided. He did not leave any chance of misunderstanding him. He was not a man without convictions; nor did he hide his opinion for policy, but was open and frank. His nature shone out more clearly in his political and religious convictions. He became a member of the Christian church when quite young. The writer believes that he never voted any but the republican ticket since that party was organized. He never forgot his God. He always loved his county. His body lies dressed in "solider blue," under the flag he loved. His spirit has gone to answer the "ROLL CALL" "OVER THERE!"
CA 21 Dec 1899 P9 C4&5
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