Wesley F. MERRILL
Death Date: December 6, 1906
THE FINAL SUMMONS; A GOOD MAN DIES – Wesley F. MERRILL Enters Into Peaceful Sleep – A Modest, Unassuming Citizen Highly Respected and beloved by all Who Knew Him.
Died at his late residence on West Kyger street, this city, Wesley Fletcher MERRILL, Thursday morning at 3:15 1.m.
He was born in Rossville this county, September the 5, 1842; was united in marriage with Miss Martha GADDIS June 30, 1867. To this union six children were born, five of whom and his wife survive him, Harry, Guy, Ina McKOWN, Bertha SULLI VAN and Carrie McKOWN, all of this city. He is also survived by his father, James A. MERRILL, two brothers and one sister, George L. of this city and Milton C. and Mrs. John A. SMITH, of Indianapolis.
In the death of Fletch Merrill the community has sustained the loss of a good man, a worthy citizen, his family and friends a real companion. His highest ambition was to be of service to those he loved; he was generous, kind and full of sympathy. At his country's call he enlisted and served for three years as a member of the Fourth Ind. Cavalry under Col. Isaac P. Gray. His company was composed principally of the young men of this county, a number of whom survive him.
He was the first Mail agent appointed for the old F. & K. now Clover Leaf railroad and was in the service continually until bout three years ago when he resigned on account of his ill health. He was a consistent member of the Methodist church and his every day life was an exemplification of the Christianity he professed.
To pen this announcement of his death is indeed an unpleasant task. To the writer he was like unto a brother, a faultless friend, ever ready with words of cheer and encouragement and if need be, gentle reproof. He will be remembered for his many excellent traits of character by all who have ever came in contact with his life.
The deceased was a member of Clinton Lodge No. 54, F. & A. M. and Stone River Post No. 65. G. A. R. who will have charge of the burial. The funeral service will held at the residence Friday at 2 o'clock. Rev. Kummer assisted by Rev. Russell, will officiate. Interment at the Odd Fellows' cemetery.
The pall bearers will be selected, two each, from the Masonic fraternity, the Grand Army of the Republic and the Methodist Church.
Source: Frankfort Daily Crescent, Frankfort, IN Thursday, December 6, 1906 Page 1
LAID TO REST – the Funeral of Wesley F. MERRILL Held Friday Afternoon was Largely Attended
The funeral Wesley Fletcher Merrill was held Friday afternoon from the residence, the services being conducted by the Rev. Kummer who delivered a touching funeral oration. The services were under the auspices of the Masons and the G. A. R., he being a member of both orders. The closing prayer was by Rev. Russell and the singing was led by W. S. Norris. There were a number of beautiful floral tributes. The pall bearers were chosen from the G. A. R. and Masonic orders. The interment was at the I. O. O. F. cemetery.
Source: Frankfort Daily Crescent, Frankfort, IN Friday December 7, 1906, Page 4
Death Date: December 6, 1906
THE FINAL SUMMONS; A GOOD MAN DIES – Wesley F. MERRILL Enters Into Peaceful Sleep – A Modest, Unassuming Citizen Highly Respected and beloved by all Who Knew Him.
Died at his late residence on West Kyger street, this city, Wesley Fletcher MERRILL, Thursday morning at 3:15 1.m.
He was born in Rossville this county, September the 5, 1842; was united in marriage with Miss Martha GADDIS June 30, 1867. To this union six children were born, five of whom and his wife survive him, Harry, Guy, Ina McKOWN, Bertha SULLI VAN and Carrie McKOWN, all of this city. He is also survived by his father, James A. MERRILL, two brothers and one sister, George L. of this city and Milton C. and Mrs. John A. SMITH, of Indianapolis.
In the death of Fletch Merrill the community has sustained the loss of a good man, a worthy citizen, his family and friends a real companion. His highest ambition was to be of service to those he loved; he was generous, kind and full of sympathy. At his country's call he enlisted and served for three years as a member of the Fourth Ind. Cavalry under Col. Isaac P. Gray. His company was composed principally of the young men of this county, a number of whom survive him.
He was the first Mail agent appointed for the old F. & K. now Clover Leaf railroad and was in the service continually until bout three years ago when he resigned on account of his ill health. He was a consistent member of the Methodist church and his every day life was an exemplification of the Christianity he professed.
To pen this announcement of his death is indeed an unpleasant task. To the writer he was like unto a brother, a faultless friend, ever ready with words of cheer and encouragement and if need be, gentle reproof. He will be remembered for his many excellent traits of character by all who have ever came in contact with his life.
The deceased was a member of Clinton Lodge No. 54, F. & A. M. and Stone River Post No. 65. G. A. R. who will have charge of the burial. The funeral service will held at the residence Friday at 2 o'clock. Rev. Kummer assisted by Rev. Russell, will officiate. Interment at the Odd Fellows' cemetery.
The pall bearers will be selected, two each, from the Masonic fraternity, the Grand Army of the Republic and the Methodist Church.
Source: Frankfort Daily Crescent, Frankfort, IN Thursday, December 6, 1906 Page 1
LAID TO REST – the Funeral of Wesley F. MERRILL Held Friday Afternoon was Largely Attended
The funeral Wesley Fletcher Merrill was held Friday afternoon from the residence, the services being conducted by the Rev. Kummer who delivered a touching funeral oration. The services were under the auspices of the Masons and the G. A. R., he being a member of both orders. The closing prayer was by Rev. Russell and the singing was led by W. S. Norris. There were a number of beautiful floral tributes. The pall bearers were chosen from the G. A. R. and Masonic orders. The interment was at the I. O. O. F. cemetery.
Source: Frankfort Daily Crescent, Frankfort, IN Friday December 7, 1906, Page 4
Wesley F. MERRILL
Death Date: December 6, 1906
THE FINAL SUMMONS; A GOOD MAN DIES – Wesley F. MERRILL Enters Into Peaceful Sleep – A Modest, Unassuming Citizen Highly Respected and beloved by all Who Knew Him.
Died at his late residence on West Kyger street, this city, Wesley Fletcher MERRILL, Thursday morning at 3:15 1.m.
He was born in Rossville this county, September the 5, 1842; was united in marriage with Miss Martha GADDIS June 30, 1867. To this union six children were born, five of whom and his wife survive him, Harry, Guy, Ina McKOWN, Bertha SULLI VAN and Carrie McKOWN, all of this city. He is also survived by his father, James A. MERRILL, two brothers and one sister, George L. of this city and Milton C. and Mrs. John A. SMITH, of Indianapolis.
In the death of Fletch Merrill the community has sustained the loss of a good man, a worthy citizen, his family and friends a real companion. His highest ambition was to be of service to those he loved; he was generous, kind and full of sympathy. At his country's call he enlisted and served for three years as a member of the Fourth Ind. Cavalry under Col. Isaac P. Gray. His company was composed principally of the young men of this county, a number of whom survive him.
He was the first Mail agent appointed for the old F. & K. now Clover Leaf railroad and was in the service continually until bout three years ago when he resigned on account of his ill health. He was a consistent member of the Methodist church and his every day life was an exemplification of the Christianity he professed.
To pen this announcement of his death is indeed an unpleasant task. To the writer he was like unto a brother, a faultless friend, ever ready with words of cheer and encouragement and if need be, gentle reproof. He will be remembered for his many excellent traits of character by all who have ever came in contact with his life.
The deceased was a member of Clinton Lodge No. 54, F. & A. M. and Stone River Post No. 65. G. A. R. who will have charge of the burial. The funeral service will held at the residence Friday at 2 o'clock. Rev. Kummer assisted by Rev. Russell, will officiate. Interment at the Odd Fellows' cemetery.
The pall bearers will be selected, two each, from the Masonic fraternity, the Grand Army of the Republic and the Methodist Church.
Source: Frankfort Daily Crescent, Frankfort, IN Thursday, December 6, 1906 Page 1
LAID TO REST – the Funeral of Wesley F. MERRILL Held Friday Afternoon was Largely Attended
The funeral Wesley Fletcher Merrill was held Friday afternoon from the residence, the services being conducted by the Rev. Kummer who delivered a touching funeral oration. The services were under the auspices of the Masons and the G. A. R., he being a member of both orders. The closing prayer was by Rev. Russell and the singing was led by W. S. Norris. There were a number of beautiful floral tributes. The pall bearers were chosen from the G. A. R. and Masonic orders. The interment was at the I. O. O. F. cemetery.
Source: Frankfort Daily Crescent, Frankfort, IN Friday December 7, 1906, Page 4
Death Date: December 6, 1906
THE FINAL SUMMONS; A GOOD MAN DIES – Wesley F. MERRILL Enters Into Peaceful Sleep – A Modest, Unassuming Citizen Highly Respected and beloved by all Who Knew Him.
Died at his late residence on West Kyger street, this city, Wesley Fletcher MERRILL, Thursday morning at 3:15 1.m.
He was born in Rossville this county, September the 5, 1842; was united in marriage with Miss Martha GADDIS June 30, 1867. To this union six children were born, five of whom and his wife survive him, Harry, Guy, Ina McKOWN, Bertha SULLI VAN and Carrie McKOWN, all of this city. He is also survived by his father, James A. MERRILL, two brothers and one sister, George L. of this city and Milton C. and Mrs. John A. SMITH, of Indianapolis.
In the death of Fletch Merrill the community has sustained the loss of a good man, a worthy citizen, his family and friends a real companion. His highest ambition was to be of service to those he loved; he was generous, kind and full of sympathy. At his country's call he enlisted and served for three years as a member of the Fourth Ind. Cavalry under Col. Isaac P. Gray. His company was composed principally of the young men of this county, a number of whom survive him.
He was the first Mail agent appointed for the old F. & K. now Clover Leaf railroad and was in the service continually until bout three years ago when he resigned on account of his ill health. He was a consistent member of the Methodist church and his every day life was an exemplification of the Christianity he professed.
To pen this announcement of his death is indeed an unpleasant task. To the writer he was like unto a brother, a faultless friend, ever ready with words of cheer and encouragement and if need be, gentle reproof. He will be remembered for his many excellent traits of character by all who have ever came in contact with his life.
The deceased was a member of Clinton Lodge No. 54, F. & A. M. and Stone River Post No. 65. G. A. R. who will have charge of the burial. The funeral service will held at the residence Friday at 2 o'clock. Rev. Kummer assisted by Rev. Russell, will officiate. Interment at the Odd Fellows' cemetery.
The pall bearers will be selected, two each, from the Masonic fraternity, the Grand Army of the Republic and the Methodist Church.
Source: Frankfort Daily Crescent, Frankfort, IN Thursday, December 6, 1906 Page 1
LAID TO REST – the Funeral of Wesley F. MERRILL Held Friday Afternoon was Largely Attended
The funeral Wesley Fletcher Merrill was held Friday afternoon from the residence, the services being conducted by the Rev. Kummer who delivered a touching funeral oration. The services were under the auspices of the Masons and the G. A. R., he being a member of both orders. The closing prayer was by Rev. Russell and the singing was led by W. S. Norris. There were a number of beautiful floral tributes. The pall bearers were chosen from the G. A. R. and Masonic orders. The interment was at the I. O. O. F. cemetery.
Source: Frankfort Daily Crescent, Frankfort, IN Friday December 7, 1906, Page 4
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