1848: Feb. 3rd - Indiana State Journal - Indianapolis, IN
The workmen, while employed in widening a street near a burying ground
in Boston, dug up a plain gold right bearing the following inscription: "A.
Perkins, died March 8, 1748, aged 34 years". It has lain there
100 years.
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1856: April 23rd - Wabash Express - Terre Haute, IN
Mrs. Amanda J. Perkins, wife of
Judge Samuel E. Perkins, died at
Indianapolis, on the 14th, inst.
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1869: June 16th - Daily State Sentinel - Indianapolis, IN
Mrs. Clay Holbrook, daughter of Judge
Perkins, died at her residence, on West New York street, yesterday
morning.
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1879: Dec. 24th - Indiana State Sentinel - Indianapolis, IN
Judge Samuel E. Perkins, died at his
residence, 276 West New York street, Wednesday, at 11:45 o'clock. He had
been unconscious for 36 hours previous to his death, and for the past 24
hours his breathing had been labored. This subsided toward the close of
his life, and he passed away very peacefully. His wife and son,
Samuel E. Perkins, Jr. were present at the
time of his death, and his son-in-law, Oscar B. Hord, arrived in a few
moments afterward. The time of the funeral has not yet been fixed upon,
but it will be held Saturday or Sunday, due notice of which will be given
through the columns of the Sentinel.
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1884: Sept. 19th Indianapolis Journal - Indianapolis, IN
Lothrop Perkins, died on Wednesday, at
Ottawa, of apoplexy. He was a member of Ottawa Commandery and of Chicago
Consistory of the 32, and a leading citizen.
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1886: Aug. 13th - Indianapolis Journal - Indianapolis, IN
Mrs. Wiggins, daughter of Judge
Perkins, died at her residence, No. 274 West New York street,
yesterday.
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1892: Jan. 21st - Rensselaer Republican - Rensselaer, IN
Mrs. Susan Nichols, the aged mother of
Mrs. W. T. Perkins, died at the latter's residence, last
Saturday after a long sickness and at the age of 86 years. The remains
were taken to Quincy, Michigan, the deceased's former home, for burial.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Perkins accompanied the body to Quincy. The deceased had
been a resident of Rensselaer since 1888.
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1893: Jan. 9th - Crawfordsville Review - Crawfordsville, IN
Mrs. John Perkins, died this morning
about 1 o'clock at her home here the plant of the Wire Fence company. She
was about 60 years of age. The funeral will occur tomorrow
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Catholic church conducted by Rev. J. R.
Dinnen. Interment at the Calvary cemetery.
Also.. Jan. 16th
Mrs. John Perkins, died at her home near
the Junction Monday morning at the of sixty years. The funeral took place
from St. Bernard's church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. J. Dinnen officiating.
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1893: Dec. 16th - Indianapolis Journal - Indianapolis, IN
Mrs. Hattie Perkins, wife of
J. P. Perkins, died at her home, No.
28 Gregg street, at 10 o'clock yesterday morning. She had been sick but a
few days and her death was unexpected. The funeral will be held at 10
o'clock tomorrow morning and the remains will be interred in Spring Valley
Cemetery.
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1893: Dec. 23rd - Greencastle Star Press - Greencastle, IN
On last Monday morning, Mrs. William Perkins
died at the family residence, on North Indiana street, this city, of heart
disease, aged 78 years. The deceased was one of the old residents
of Putnam county, and her death will be widely mourned. The funeral took
place on Wednesday; burial at Union Chapel Cemetery.
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1895: March 9th - People's Pilot - Rensselaer, IN
Three deaths occurred in Rensselaer Thursday, a most unusual
occurrence, in fact it is believed never to have happened before.
Jonathan Peacock died about 11 a.m. at the age of 86.
Mrs. Mary Perkins died at 2 p.m. aged
over 60. Mrs. Aretus Hopkins died at 2 p.m, in teh prime of life. Fuller
obituary notices will be given next week. Mrs. Peacock will be buried
Sunday at 10:30 a.m. from the M. E. church. Mrs.
Perkins, will be buried Sunday at 2:00 p.m. from the Baptist
church. Mrs. Hopkins will be buried today at 10:00 a.m.
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1895: Aug. 2nd - Indianapolis News - Indianapolis, IN
CINCINNATI, OHIO - Aug 1 - Mr. George Perkins,
who until a year ago had been leading Enquirer editorial writer, was found
dead in his room in the Grand Hotel near midnight. His death, it is
believed, was caused by an overdose of morphine, to the use of which he is
said to have been addicted at the time. None who knew him will believe it
was suicide. He was a native of Pennsylvania, and served on General
Geary's staff at Gettysburg, when a mere boy. He came here fully twenty
years ago, from Kansas City, where he had been engaged in editorial work.
His first work here was on the Evening Times, under the management of
Eggleston & Sands. His last work was for a series of years on the
Enquirer. He leaves two young children. His wife, who died a few years
ago, was the daughter of the late Harvey Myers, of Covington, Ky. He was
about forty-five years old. Servants at the hotel say they have been
unable to get into his room for two days.
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1896: April 16th - Indianapolis News - Indianapolis, IN
Chicago - April 16 - C. G. Perkins,
ex-president of the White Chapel Club, died last evening after an illness
of five days. He was born at Galena, Ill., and was a relative of ex-Mayor
Hempstead Washburne. He was a ball-player of some repute, and was well
known in athletic circles. His large acquaintance and social qualities
made his progress in the profession of law rapid and promising. Mrs.
Perkins' connection with the White Chapel Club was far-famed. It was he
who, as president of that organization, delivered the unique oration at
the funeral of J. S. Collins, the president of the Dallas (Tex.) Suicide
Club, who willed his body to the White Chapel Club, after committing
suicide.
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1896: July 12th - Indianapolis Journal - Indianapolis, IN
Grace Perkins,
beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Perkins, died Saturday
morning at 9:15 at her home, 192 Fletcher avenue, aged sixteen years,
eight months. Funeral at the house Monday morning at 9:30. Friends
invited. Burial private.
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1897: June 14th -Daily Greencastle Banner and Times - Greencastle, IN
Mrs. Orpha Perkins, died Saturday
afternoon at 5:30 o'clock at her residence near Morton after a lingering
illness of several months. Deceased was one of the oldest of Putnam's
settlers and was a pioneer. She came to Putnam in 1838 and settled near
where she died, having resided in the county nearly sixty years. She was
the widow of Caleb Perkins who died
June 7th, 1890. To them were born eight children, but three of whom are
now living; Councilman Edward Perkins of this city, Joseph
Perkins, of Raub and Mrs. Harriet Wysong of this county. Mrs.
Perkins was eighty-three years old last November. The funeral exercises
occurred this morning at 11 o'clock at Union Chapel.
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1897: Aug. 26th - Indianapolis News - Indianpolis, IN
NEW CARLISLE, Ind. Aug. 26 - Mrs. L. M. Fountain,
wife of the clerk of St. Joseph county, died here this morning. She came
from one of the oldest families in northern Indiana. Her father, James
I. Perkins, died at the hour of her birth, in 1859. She was a
grandchild of Hugh Flannigan, who served in the Legislature, being elected
in 1840.
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1897: Oct. 17th - Indianapolis News - Indianapolis, IN
Maurice Perkins, who jumped from a
third-story window at the City Hospital yesterday afternoon, remained
alive until 8:30 last night, when he died. He ever regained consciousness,
and did not recognize his wife or his friends who stayed by his bedside to
the end. The funeral will take place at the home of Fred L. Purdy,
managing editor of the Sun, 427 Bellefontaine street, Saturday at 3
o'clock. The Rev. Mr. Milburn will probably officiate. The body will be
placed in the vault at Crown Hill. The pall-bearers will be James
Whitcomb, Riley Barclay Walker, Harry S. New, Joseph Long, John N. Hurty
and Hilton U. Brown. There will be a half-hour meeting at noon tomorrow at
the Press Club rooms in the Denison House, of members of the press. All
press representatives, whether members of the club or not, are invited to
attend and to participate in the memorial exercises.
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1897: Dec. 20th - Indianapolis News, Indianapolis, IN
William H. Perkins, secretary for E. C.
Atkins & Co., saw manufacturers, died at 9 o'clock yesterday morning at
St. Vincent's Hospital of cancer. There had been grave fears of his
recovery for some time. A cancerous growth appeared on his neck about a
year ago. Since November 9 three operations had been performed, and much
of his time was spent at the hospital. His home was with his family, at
Meridian and Thirtieth streets. His wife, Julia
Ellen Perkins, a niece of E. C. Atkins, to whom he was married
at Bristol, Conn., April 3, 1866, and two sons, William Goodrich
Perkins and Julian Wells Perkins, survive him. The funeral
services will be held at the First Baptist church tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock. Mr. Perkins was born August 6, 1841, at Glastonbury, Conn., and
lived on a farm until he was sixteen years old. He then became a clerk in
a mercantile firm at Hartford, Conn. When the war broke out he joined an
artillery company, and served for four years. He returned to Hartford
after the war, and in 1867 he removed to Meridian, Conn., becoming
secretary and sales manager of a large firm. He came to Indianapolis in
1884, and from then up to the time of his death was associated with the E.
C. Atkins & Co. Mr. Perkins joined the First Baptist church soon after
coming to Indianapolis, and became one of its most active members. He was
Sunday-school superintendent for three years. He took an important part in
organizing the Woodruff Place Mission, and the University Place Mission,
at Meridian and Thirty-third streets. He was a Knight Templar, a Scottish
Rite Mason, an Odd Fellow, a member of George H. Thomas Post, G. A. R. and
of the Columbia Club.
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1899: Feb. 10th - Rensselaer Semi-Weekly - Rensselaer, IN
Mrs. T. A. Perkins died of nervous
prostration at her home on Cullen street last Wednesday morning, February
8th, 1899, at 2:30, after a sickness of two months. Mrs. Perkins' maiden
name was Anna Alice Gay. She was born in Mishawaka, Ind., May 4th, 1857.
She spent her youth in Mishawaka and August 16th, 1876, married
Ansel T. Perkins. Mr. and Mrs. Perkins
moved from Mishawaka to Goodland, where they resided for five years; then
moved to Rensselaer, where they have spent the greater part of the last
eighteen years. Mrs. Perkins was an active member in the Baptist church,
having joined that denomination at the age of eighteen. She also took a
great interest in the Relief Corps and Rathbone Sisters, both of which she
was a member. The following members of the family were present at the time
of her death. Mrs. Hattie Wright, of South Bend; Frank Gay, of Mishawaka;
and Edward and Ira Gay, of Rensselaer. The funeral services will be held
at the First Baptist church at 2:30 this Friday afternoon, conducted by
Rev. V. O. Fritts. Interment in Weston cemetery.
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1899: Feb. 25th - Crawfordsville Review - Crawfordsville, IN
John Perkins died Tuesday morning at the
home of his son, on Indiana avenue. His age was 84 years, and the cause of
death was general break down of the system. He had been failing rapidly
since the death of his wife some six years since. He leaves a family of
four daughters, and a son, with whom he had lived for sometime. Funeral
Thursday morning from St. Bernard's church. Interment at Calvary.
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1900:
April 27th - Indianapolis News - Indianapolis, IN
Volney Perkins, died at 4
p.m. yesterday at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Lafayette, of appendicitis and
peritonitis. He was operated upon last Sunday and again Wednesday night.
He was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Perkins, of 1011 North
Pennsylvania street, a young man of great promise and fine character,
beloved by all who knew him. He was a junior in the mechanical engineering
department at Purdue University.
He was only twenty years old, was born in this city and had lived here
all his life. His parents were with him when he died. His elder brother,
Elliott Perkins, is a student at Wabash College. The body was
brought here this morning.
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1900: May 10th - Indianapolis News - Indianapolis, IN
SOUTH BEND, Ind. May 10 -In 1896 Palmer C.
Perkins, of Mishawaka, died and he left numerous bequests for
religious and charitable purposes. Christian church enterprises
were particularly well remembered. He made his bequests on the basis of an
estate valued at $100,000, but it proved to be worth only $35,000. Mrs.
Perkins died last week, before her husband's estate had been settled, and
she also willed generously to charities, as well as to relatives, but
there is no estate left to pay the same, and it has been declared
insolvent.
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1901: March 27th - Indianapolis News - Indianapolis, IN
RUSHVILLE, Ind. March 27 - Mrs. Nancy Perkins,
died at her home in this city, last night, aged eighty-five. She was
born in East Tennessee, July 20th, 1816, and came to this county with her
father eighty years ago. She was noted for her industry and sterling
honesty. Three children survive - E. H. Perkins, of Indianapolis;
Mrs. Laura L. Newman, of Rushville, and Mrs. Mary Weaver, of
Chicago.
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1902: Jan. 1st - Indianapolis Journal - Indianapolis, IN
LEBANON, IND. - Dec. 31 - Mrs. Eliza Perkins,
a pioneer resident of Boone county, died today at her home in this
city at the age of eighty-six. She was born in South Carolina and came to
Indiana in 1819, moving to this county in 1836. She was the mother of nine
children, four of whom survive. Mrs. Evaline Bechtell, Ira S. Perkins,
Mrs. Amanda Shumate and Mrs. Charlotte McCann. Her husband,
Jacob Perkins, died in this city in 1880.
She was a lifelong member of the Baptist Church.
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1902: Dec. 1st - Indianapolis Journal - Indianapolis, IN
WARREN, OHIO - Nov. 30 - Jacob Perkins,
son of the late H. B. Perkins, died today of pneumonia, aged
forty-two years. He was well known throughout the State as a trustee of
the State Hospital in this city, by appointment of Governor Nash.
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1908: Sept. 21st - Richmond Palladium - Richmond, IN
Colon Perkins, the little
one year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lythias Perkins, died at the home
of his grand parents, Mrs. and Mrs. James Watkinson on South Third street,
Saturday evening, at 6:30 o'clock. The funeral will be from the
home, 245 South Third street, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The burial
will be in Earlham Cemetery.
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1909: Feb. 20th - Jasper County Democrat - Rensselaer, IN
Mrs. Judson H. Perkins, who has been sick
for some time from bowel trouble, following an attack of the grip, died at
1:20 a.m., yesterday at her home just east of town, aged 63 years, 4
months and 18 days. Deceased was born near Marcelies, La Salle county, IL,
her maiden name being Ada Brumbaugh, but most
of her life has been spent in Indiana. She leaves a husband and two
daughters, Mrs. Jay W. Stockton and Miss Ethel Perkins, also
an adopted son, Sammy Perkins and a large number of friends. It was
thought she was getting a little better the last few days, but a relapse
came Thursday evening and she rapidly grew worse until her death. The
funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from the First
Baptist Church, and interment will be made in Weston cemetery. The casket
will not be opened at the church, but those who desire to view the remains
may do so at the residence any time after 2 p.m. today.
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1910: Sept. 10th - Decatur Daily Democrat - Decatur,IN
Violet Perkins, wife of
Thomas Perkins, one of the best known and
best beloved ladies of the city, passed away this morning at 9:05 o'clock
at the family home on Mercer avenue after a five week's illness from
typhoid fever. The news of the passing of this good lady spread rapidly
and no more universal sorrow has been caused than by the death of this
lady, who was beloved as a good and noble woman, as a good wife and
mother, as a neighbor in every sense of the word, and as an active church
worker, being one of the most prominent workers in the Presbyterian
church in all its departments. Mrs. Perkins had enjoyed excellent health
until a few weeks ago when she was stricken with the fever, and her death,
coming as it does, in the prime of life and health, is the greater sorrow.
A trained nurse had been in attendance for the past four weeks, and the
very best of care was given, but to no avail, her condition gradually
becoming worse. The deceased was but forty-three years and one week of
age, having been born in this county, September 13th, 1867. She was the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Blossom, the father still living, making
his home in Willshire. Miss Blossom was married in 1888 to Thomas Perkins,
making their home on a farm in this county until a few years ago, when
they came to this city to reside. The union was particularly happy one,
and the husband, with their three children, Hugh Perkins, Stella
Perkins and Olive Perkins, are heartbroken over their loss.
Mrs. Perkins is survived by one brother, Prof. O. H. Blossom, of
Pittsfield, Ill.; two half brothers, Pearl Blossom, of Wauseon, Ohio, and
Frank Blossom, of Clayton, Mich.; three half sisters, Aurilla Burkheart,
of Clayton, Mich.; Alida Lammiman of Blue Creek township, and Ada Stogdill
of Monroe. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock from the
Presbyterian church, the Rev. Spetnagel officiating.
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1911: May 20th - Indianapolis Recorder - Indianapolis, IN
Charles Perkins died last Monday
afternoon and his funeral services were conducted at Allan chapel Thursday
afternoon Rev. Harvey officiating.
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1915: South Bend News-Times - South Bend, IN
KENDALLVILLE, Ind. Nov. 2 - Dr. W. M. Perkins,
26 years old, eye specialist and captain of Co. D., Indiana national
guard, died today of injuries received in an auto accident near Swan,
Ind., yesterday evening. His auto turned over, pinning him to the ground
and crushing his chest. Hemorrhage developed, caused death. Mr. and Mrs.
W. W. Kircher and infant son, who occupied the car, were injured, but not
seriously. The party was on its way home from Pennville, having left Mrs.
Perkins there to visit her parents.
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1916: Feb. 17 - South Bend News-Times - South Bend, IN
John R. Haughton, W. Washington ave., has returned from Hartford,
Conn., where he attended the funeral of Benjamin
W. Perkins, formerly of this city. Mr. Perkins died suddenly
Friday of double pneumonia after an illness of four days.
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1916: Aug. 2nd - Jasper County Democrat - Rensselaer, IN
The many friends of Judson H. Perkins,
clerk of the Jasper circuit court, were greatly shocked Sunday morning
when word came from Chicago that Mr. Perkins had expired at 2 o'clock that
morning at the Presbyterian hospital where he had gone about 10 days
previous for examination and treatment for what the doctors there
pronounced pemphigus, a very rare skin disease. While Mr. Perkins'
condition had been quite bad for a time, he was thought to be gaining
steadily the later part of the week. He had been visited frequently by his
wife and daughters, and Miss Ethel Perkins went up Saturday afternoon and
went out to the hospital to see her father. She found him resting well and
apparently getting along alright. From there she went to stay all night
with friends in the city and went to church with them Sunday morning
expecting to call and see him again in the afternoon before returning
home, but after getting back from church she learned of her father's
death. It seems that she had told her father and others where she was
going and the authorities at the hospital could not locate her when Mrs.
Perkins became much worse during the night, because of a misunderstanding
of the street number. Dr. Perkins at the hospital is a nephew of
Judson H. Perkins, and he called the family here Saturday night at 11
o'clock and told them that Mrs. Perkins had grown suddenly worse was
sinking fast. Another message at about 2 o'clock stated that he had passed
away. At this writing it is believed his death was caused more from the
excessive heat than anything else. Mr. Perkins was 69 years of age and had
resided in or near Rensselaer for the past 25 years, coming here from near
Goodland where he resided on a farm for several years. Before coming to
Indiana he had resided in Illinois and taught school there for some years.
He was a man of sterling character and was held in high esteem by all who
knew him. He was elected clerk of the Jasper circuit court in November,
1910, taking the office on May 1, 1912. He was re-elected in 1914 and had
served but two months of his second term at the time of his death. His
first wife died here several years ago and he remarried some two years
ago. He is survived by a wife and two daughters, Mrs. Jay W. Stockton
of Newton twp., and Miss Ethel Perkins of Rensselaer. Also an
adopted son, Sam Perkins, also of Newton twp. The body was brought
to Rensselaer on the 2 o'clock train Monday and taken to the family home
on the corner of Cullen and Grace streets, and the funeral was held
yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Baptist church, conducted by
Rev. J. P. Green, assisted by the pastor, Rev. F. H. Beard, and burial
made in Weston cemetery.
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1917: Jan. 19th - Indianapolis News - Indianapolis, IN
B. F. Perkins died January 18th at
Rockville road, Stop 11 Danville line, at 9 a.m. Funeral Saturday morning
at 10:30 a.m. Funeral service at home.
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1917: Feb. 28th - Lebanon Daily Reporter - Lebanon, IN
Mrs. Ella Perkins,
wife of Justice of Pease, John A. Perkins
of Thorntown, died suddenly at her home in that place Tuesday night at
9 o'clock. Mrs. Perkins had been in her usual good health for the past
several weeks and her sudden death comes as a shock to her friends and
acquaintances. Mr. and Mrs. Perkins were preparing for bead and she had
gone to her bedroom. Her husband noticed that all noise in the room had
suddenly ceased and called to her. When he received no answer, he went
into the room and found her lying on the floor near the bed. Death was due
to heart trouble. Deceased would have been sixty-four years old March 15.
She was born in this county and had spent practically all her life in and
near Thorntown. Asher Jacobs of this city, Carre Jacobs of
El Paso, Texas and Mrs. William Warren of Kansas City are the
surviving children. M. C. Long of this city and John Long of Gagre and
Mrs. F. V. Titus, both of near Thorntown are also living. Deceased was a
member of the Christian church at Thorntown. No funeral arrangements have
been made.
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1917: Nov. 27th - Lebanon Daily Reporter - Lebanon, IN
Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Perkins,
widow of Ira S. Perkins, a civil war
veteran, died this morning at 6:30 o'clock at the family residence, 217
South Meridian street, after a critical illness of only a few days. Mrs.
Perkins was a member of one of the old families of Lebanon and another one
of the Belles of '60 to pass away. She has been a member of the Centenary
Methodist Episcopal church since early childhood and her pew was never
vacant until within a few days of her death. She has been an active member
of the local board of charities for many years, having succeeded her
husband in this work. She is survived by her daughters, the Misses Ruth
and Bertha. A private funeral, conducted by Dr. C. A. Parkin, will be
held from the residence at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. It is
requeseted there be no flowers.
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1918: March 9th - Daily Tribune - Terre Haute, IN
BRAZIL, IND. March 9 - Mrs. Ida Perkins,
47 years old, wife of Elmer Perkins, died at the home in North Vandalia
street Thursday evening, following several weeks illness of complications.
She is survived by two sisters and four brothers, as follows: Mrs.
Nora Sharks, Linton; Mrs. Bessie Scrauk, Patricksburg; Harry Hager, Coal
City; George Hager, Kansas; William Hager, Linton, and James Hager, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at the residence Saturday morning at 10
o'clock, with burila in Cottage Hill cemetery.
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1919: Jan. 11th - Indianapolis News - Indianapolis, IN
NOBLESVILLE, IND. Jan. 11 - Mrs. Phoebe Perkins,
age eighty-five, widow of Julius Perkins,
died last night of paralysis at the home of Mrs. W. E. Kendall, her
daughter. Several children survive.
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1920: June 4th - Indianapolis Times - Indianapolis, IN
Thomas Perkins, husband of
Ida Perkins, died June 3 at the
residence, 635 West Michigan, aged 70 years. Funeral Saturday, June 5 at 2
p.m. residence. Burial Crown Hill cemetery. Friends invited.
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1920: Dec. 28th - Richmond Palladium - Richmond, IN
MILTON, IND. Dec. 28th -Funeral services for
Ivan Perkins were held on the lawn in front of his house Sunday
afternoon. His pastor, Rev. Trowbridge, officiated. Mr. Perkins died after
a short illness and his death was a great shock to the community. His
tonsils were removed at Reid Memorial hospital, at Richmond, Monday
afternoon and he returned to his home Wednesday afternoon. He became ill
Thursday. Dr. Ross, called into consultation Friday, pronounced the case
scarlet fever. Acquaintances from Connersville sang several numbers during
the funeral services. His brother, Lloyd Perkins, arrived from Chicago
Friday night to spend Christmas vacation and did not know of his brother's
illness.
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1929: May 13th - Decatur Daily Democrat - Decatur, IN
:"You cant teach an old dog new tricks," reads an old axiom, but
Thomas S. Perkins, former Decatur
resident, is one person who does not believe in axioms, at least that
particular one, if it was intended to pertain to men as well as dogs.
Mr. Perkins has enrolled in Cleveland University, Cleveland, Ohio,
at the age of 70 years. He is taking a course in English composition, in
order that he may be better able to translate the many interesting
experiences of his life into stories.
Mr. Perkins was born and reared near Ossian and later resided for many
years in Decatur. He was married to Miss Violet
Blossom, daughter of the late L. R. Blossom, Civil War veteran who
died here last winter. Mrs. Perkins died several years ago and for the
last eight or ten years, Mr. Perkins has been residing in Cleveland with
his son, Hugh Perkins. Mrs. Perkins was a sister of Mrs. Arilla Burkhart,
733 High street, Decatur. Mr. Perkins has traveled extensively in the
United States. He has already written considerably, including some poetry.
He is a well-versed student of the Bible and, while in Decatur, was a
prominent worker in the Presbyterian church. Mr. Perkins visited here
during Old Home Week last fall and also attended the funeral of Mr.
Blossom last winter.
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