1936 Newspaper Clippings

Obituary of Jacob Lindsey

January 1936 - Jacob Lindsey, 71, former Noble Co. official, succumbs at Albion.

Jan. 20, 1936 Jacob Lindsey died at his home here today following an illness of four months. Mr. Lindsey was a native of Green Township where he served several years as Twp. assessor. He also served twelve Yrs. As Co. assessor. He was an active Democrat.

Surviving are the widow, four daughters, Mrs. Orval McGuire, Mrs. Alma Talbert, Mrs. Beatrice Barcus and Mrs. Madeline Mock, all of Noble county, and a Bro. Oscar, of Merriam. Funeral services will be held Wed. p.m. at 2 o’clock at the Albion Lutheran Church with burial in Albion cemetery.

Obituary of Arthur Larson

July 1936 - Larson Rites - Funeral For Albion Banker who died suddenly

Albion, Jul7 17, 1936. Funeral services of Arthur W. Larson, 43, cashier of the Albion Natl. Bank for several years, who died at this home of a heart attack Wed., will be held Sat. at 3:00 p.m. at his home with burial in the Albion cemetery. Mr. Larson had been in failing health for two years.

Surviving are the widow, two children, Johanna and Alexander, at home; the mother and two sister, Miss Helen Larson of Ligonier and Mrs. Fair of Goshen.

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Obituary of Frank F. Cook

September 1936 - Rome City, Sept. 17, 1936. Frank F. Cook, 81, well-known resident of Rome City, who died at his home here Wed. night after a long illness, will be buried Sat. A.M. in Albion, his former home.

The funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Sat. at the Bonham funeral home in Albion. Burial will be in the Albion cemetery.

Mr. Cook was born n Albion, the son of Dr. Samuel L. and Caroline Nisbett Cook. He was a painter and decorator and was employed for 35 years in the Mercantile store at Albion. He was married nearly 59 years ago to Blanche McMahon of Albion. The widow survives with two daughters, Mrs. Nell Richard of Rome City and Mrs. Daisy Simon of Avilla; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

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