Decatur Daily Democrat
Adams County, Indiana
Thursday, July 22, 1937
Death Is Shock
Phillip L Macklin is fatally stricken at 2:25 p.m. today in sudden attack. The sudden death of Postmaster Phillip L. Macklin, 55, died at his home, of a heart ailment, came as a shock to this community.
Mr. Macklin suffered from heart trouble for several years, but was able to attend to his official duties uninterrupted.
Since Monday of this week, he had been confined to his home and it was until a short time before his death that his condition was reported serious. Members of his family were called to his bedside. The direct cause of his death was angina pectoris.
Employees at Decatur post office informed the Daily Democrat that Mr. Macklin's condition was regarded serious and that his children had been called home. A few minutes later his death was announced. Mr. Macklin was conscious of his ailment, having suffered from a severe attack a few years ago in his garage. He took particular care of himself, conserving his strength as much as possible, did not over exercise or subject his system to over exertion by climbing stairs or doing those things which a man of his active qualities would otherwise do easily.
The deceased was born June 2, 1882, the son of Phillip A.N. and Mary (Siberry) Macklin, pioneer residents of Wabash Township. When a boy, he attend rural schools in that township and attended at the Methodist-Protestant church near Bryant, Indiana, known as the Macklin Church.
Later he attended Valparaiso normal college and Valparaiso University. four years after leaving college, Mr. Macklin taught in the county schools of Wabash Township.
He was married in early life to Lola Jackson. From 1905 to 1913 he was engaged in the clothing store business in Decatur with the firm of Vance, Hite and Macklin. In 1913 he was elected county surveyor and served two year terms in that office. Between 1917 and 1927 he was engaged in the contracting business building roads and bridges. From 1926 until time of his appointment as postmaster, Mr. Macklin was in the garage business in this city. After his appointment as postmaster the garage was managed by two elder sons, Wendell and Richard. The garage, known as the Phil L Macklin Garage.
One of the best known men in Adams County, a former county surveyor and for years active in Democratic politics, Mr. Macklin took office as Decatur Postmaster, February 7, 1936.
He was recommended for the appointment by Representative James I. Farley.
The heart ailment did not in least interfere with Mr. Macklin's close supervision and personal contact at the post office. He performed his official duties meticulously and it was well known fact about town that he was the first of the postal employees to report for work in the morning. His daily habits was to be at the office at six o'clock and was on the job when carriers started out.
Surviving the deceased, beside the widow, Lola Macklin, are four sons, Wendell Macklin of Decatur, Indiana; Mrs. Ralph
(Mary Alice) Tyndall of Bluffton, Indiana; Robert Macklin of Evansville, Indiana; Mrs. Chalmer (Ruth) DeBolt of Decatur, Indiana; Richard Macklin of Decatur, Indiana; David Macklin at home. The following brothers and sisters also survive; Trot Macklin of LaGrange, Indiana; Mark Macklin and Haskell Macklin both of Chicago, Illinois; Mrs. A.R. Graham of Bourbon, Indiana; Mrs. Arthur Zehr of Berne, Indiana; and Mrs. Bert Fifer of Bryant, Indiana. One granddaughter Joyce Ann Tyndall of Bluffton, Indiana.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and B.P.O. Elks.
Funeral services had not been completed at a late hour this afternoon.
Adams County, Indiana
Thursday, July 22, 1937
Death Is Shock
Phillip L Macklin is fatally stricken at 2:25 p.m. today in sudden attack. The sudden death of Postmaster Phillip L. Macklin, 55, died at his home, of a heart ailment, came as a shock to this community.
Mr. Macklin suffered from heart trouble for several years, but was able to attend to his official duties uninterrupted.
Since Monday of this week, he had been confined to his home and it was until a short time before his death that his condition was reported serious. Members of his family were called to his bedside. The direct cause of his death was angina pectoris.
Employees at Decatur post office informed the Daily Democrat that Mr. Macklin's condition was regarded serious and that his children had been called home. A few minutes later his death was announced. Mr. Macklin was conscious of his ailment, having suffered from a severe attack a few years ago in his garage. He took particular care of himself, conserving his strength as much as possible, did not over exercise or subject his system to over exertion by climbing stairs or doing those things which a man of his active qualities would otherwise do easily.
The deceased was born June 2, 1882, the son of Phillip A.N. and Mary (Siberry) Macklin, pioneer residents of Wabash Township. When a boy, he attend rural schools in that township and attended at the Methodist-Protestant church near Bryant, Indiana, known as the Macklin Church.
Later he attended Valparaiso normal college and Valparaiso University. four years after leaving college, Mr. Macklin taught in the county schools of Wabash Township.
He was married in early life to Lola Jackson. From 1905 to 1913 he was engaged in the clothing store business in Decatur with the firm of Vance, Hite and Macklin. In 1913 he was elected county surveyor and served two year terms in that office. Between 1917 and 1927 he was engaged in the contracting business building roads and bridges. From 1926 until time of his appointment as postmaster, Mr. Macklin was in the garage business in this city. After his appointment as postmaster the garage was managed by two elder sons, Wendell and Richard. The garage, known as the Phil L Macklin Garage.
One of the best known men in Adams County, a former county surveyor and for years active in Democratic politics, Mr. Macklin took office as Decatur Postmaster, February 7, 1936.
He was recommended for the appointment by Representative James I. Farley.
The heart ailment did not in least interfere with Mr. Macklin's close supervision and personal contact at the post office. He performed his official duties meticulously and it was well known fact about town that he was the first of the postal employees to report for work in the morning. His daily habits was to be at the office at six o'clock and was on the job when carriers started out.
Surviving the deceased, beside the widow, Lola Macklin, are four sons, Wendell Macklin of Decatur, Indiana; Mrs. Ralph
(Mary Alice) Tyndall of Bluffton, Indiana; Robert Macklin of Evansville, Indiana; Mrs. Chalmer (Ruth) DeBolt of Decatur, Indiana; Richard Macklin of Decatur, Indiana; David Macklin at home. The following brothers and sisters also survive; Trot Macklin of LaGrange, Indiana; Mark Macklin and Haskell Macklin both of Chicago, Illinois; Mrs. A.R. Graham of Bourbon, Indiana; Mrs. Arthur Zehr of Berne, Indiana; and Mrs. Bert Fifer of Bryant, Indiana. One granddaughter Joyce Ann Tyndall of Bluffton, Indiana.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and B.P.O. Elks.
Funeral services had not been completed at a late hour this afternoon.
Decatur Daily Democrat
Adams County, Indiana
Thursday, July 22, 1937
Death Is Shock
Phillip L Macklin is fatally stricken at 2:25 p.m. today in sudden attack. The sudden death of Postmaster Phillip L. Macklin, 55, died at his home, of a heart ailment, came as a shock to this community.
Mr. Macklin suffered from heart trouble for several years, but was able to attend to his official duties uninterrupted.
Since Monday of this week, he had been confined to his home and it was until a short time before his death that his condition was reported serious. Members of his family were called to his bedside. The direct cause of his death was angina pectoris.
Employees at Decatur post office informed the Daily Democrat that Mr. Macklin's condition was regarded serious and that his children had been called home. A few minutes later his death was announced. Mr. Macklin was conscious of his ailment, having suffered from a severe attack a few years ago in his garage. He took particular care of himself, conserving his strength as much as possible, did not over exercise or subject his system to over exertion by climbing stairs or doing those things which a man of his active qualities would otherwise do easily.
The deceased was born June 2, 1882, the son of Phillip A.N. and Mary (Siberry) Macklin, pioneer residents of Wabash Township. When a boy, he attend rural schools in that township and attended at the Methodist-Protestant church near Bryant, Indiana, known as the Macklin Church.
Later he attended Valparaiso normal college and Valparaiso University. four years after leaving college, Mr. Macklin taught in the county schools of Wabash Township.
He was married in early life to Lola Jackson. From 1905 to 1913 he was engaged in the clothing store business in Decatur with the firm of Vance, Hite and Macklin. In 1913 he was elected county surveyor and served two year terms in that office. Between 1917 and 1927 he was engaged in the contracting business building roads and bridges. From 1926 until time of his appointment as postmaster, Mr. Macklin was in the garage business in this city. After his appointment as postmaster the garage was managed by two elder sons, Wendell and Richard. The garage, known as the Phil L Macklin Garage.
One of the best known men in Adams County, a former county surveyor and for years active in Democratic politics, Mr. Macklin took office as Decatur Postmaster, February 7, 1936.
He was recommended for the appointment by Representative James I. Farley.
The heart ailment did not in least interfere with Mr. Macklin's close supervision and personal contact at the post office. He performed his official duties meticulously and it was well known fact about town that he was the first of the postal employees to report for work in the morning. His daily habits was to be at the office at six o'clock and was on the job when carriers started out.
Surviving the deceased, beside the widow, Lola Macklin, are four sons, Wendell Macklin of Decatur, Indiana; Mrs. Ralph
(Mary Alice) Tyndall of Bluffton, Indiana; Robert Macklin of Evansville, Indiana; Mrs. Chalmer (Ruth) DeBolt of Decatur, Indiana; Richard Macklin of Decatur, Indiana; David Macklin at home. The following brothers and sisters also survive; Trot Macklin of LaGrange, Indiana; Mark Macklin and Haskell Macklin both of Chicago, Illinois; Mrs. A.R. Graham of Bourbon, Indiana; Mrs. Arthur Zehr of Berne, Indiana; and Mrs. Bert Fifer of Bryant, Indiana. One granddaughter Joyce Ann Tyndall of Bluffton, Indiana.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and B.P.O. Elks.
Funeral services had not been completed at a late hour this afternoon.
Adams County, Indiana
Thursday, July 22, 1937
Death Is Shock
Phillip L Macklin is fatally stricken at 2:25 p.m. today in sudden attack. The sudden death of Postmaster Phillip L. Macklin, 55, died at his home, of a heart ailment, came as a shock to this community.
Mr. Macklin suffered from heart trouble for several years, but was able to attend to his official duties uninterrupted.
Since Monday of this week, he had been confined to his home and it was until a short time before his death that his condition was reported serious. Members of his family were called to his bedside. The direct cause of his death was angina pectoris.
Employees at Decatur post office informed the Daily Democrat that Mr. Macklin's condition was regarded serious and that his children had been called home. A few minutes later his death was announced. Mr. Macklin was conscious of his ailment, having suffered from a severe attack a few years ago in his garage. He took particular care of himself, conserving his strength as much as possible, did not over exercise or subject his system to over exertion by climbing stairs or doing those things which a man of his active qualities would otherwise do easily.
The deceased was born June 2, 1882, the son of Phillip A.N. and Mary (Siberry) Macklin, pioneer residents of Wabash Township. When a boy, he attend rural schools in that township and attended at the Methodist-Protestant church near Bryant, Indiana, known as the Macklin Church.
Later he attended Valparaiso normal college and Valparaiso University. four years after leaving college, Mr. Macklin taught in the county schools of Wabash Township.
He was married in early life to Lola Jackson. From 1905 to 1913 he was engaged in the clothing store business in Decatur with the firm of Vance, Hite and Macklin. In 1913 he was elected county surveyor and served two year terms in that office. Between 1917 and 1927 he was engaged in the contracting business building roads and bridges. From 1926 until time of his appointment as postmaster, Mr. Macklin was in the garage business in this city. After his appointment as postmaster the garage was managed by two elder sons, Wendell and Richard. The garage, known as the Phil L Macklin Garage.
One of the best known men in Adams County, a former county surveyor and for years active in Democratic politics, Mr. Macklin took office as Decatur Postmaster, February 7, 1936.
He was recommended for the appointment by Representative James I. Farley.
The heart ailment did not in least interfere with Mr. Macklin's close supervision and personal contact at the post office. He performed his official duties meticulously and it was well known fact about town that he was the first of the postal employees to report for work in the morning. His daily habits was to be at the office at six o'clock and was on the job when carriers started out.
Surviving the deceased, beside the widow, Lola Macklin, are four sons, Wendell Macklin of Decatur, Indiana; Mrs. Ralph
(Mary Alice) Tyndall of Bluffton, Indiana; Robert Macklin of Evansville, Indiana; Mrs. Chalmer (Ruth) DeBolt of Decatur, Indiana; Richard Macklin of Decatur, Indiana; David Macklin at home. The following brothers and sisters also survive; Trot Macklin of LaGrange, Indiana; Mark Macklin and Haskell Macklin both of Chicago, Illinois; Mrs. A.R. Graham of Bourbon, Indiana; Mrs. Arthur Zehr of Berne, Indiana; and Mrs. Bert Fifer of Bryant, Indiana. One granddaughter Joyce Ann Tyndall of Bluffton, Indiana.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and B.P.O. Elks.
Funeral services had not been completed at a late hour this afternoon.
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