The Republic
Columbus, Indiana
Thursday, March 21, 1901
Page 2

HENDERSHOT-At his home in Ohio Township, Wednesday, March 20, 1901, of cancer. Peter J. Hendershot, aged 58 years. Burial at South Bethany, Thursday afternoon.


The Columbus Republican
Columbus, Indiana
Thursday, March 28, 1901
Page 7

HOWARD W. DUFFY, AN OLD RESIDENT.

Entered Eternal Rest At An Early Hour Friday Morning.

He Was one of the Representative Citizens of Columbus and Was Known and Respected by Many-Funeral Arraged.

Howard W. Duffy, one of the oldest and most highly esteemed residents of this city, died at 1 o'clock Friday morning at the family home on Washington street. Death resulted from paralysis with which he was stricken Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. the shock rendered him unconscious, in which condition he remained until death. About six months ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis and was in a dangerous condition for several days. He was the victim of a light stroke about two years ago. For the past three years Mr. Duffy had been in feeble condition.

Howard Watts Duffy was a native of Indiana and was born in Clark county, near Washington, January 8, 1844, making him at the time of his death fifty-seven years, two months and fourteen days old. He came of excellent parentage and was one of a family of six girls and six boys. Eight of his brothers and sisters are now living. He was educated and grew to manhood in the vicinity of his birthplace and as a young man he taught school for several years in Washington. Thirty-seven years ago he came to Columbus and took up a position as clerk in the grocery store of Moses O. Cooper, father of Congressman Cooper, deceased. By thrift, diligence and honessty he later became a partner to Mr. Cooper and the two conducted the store under the firm name of Cooper & Duffy. This partnership was formed in 1866 and continued until 1875, in which year Mr. Cooper died. Mr. Duffy remained in the business until about two years ago.

In the same year that he and Mr. Cooper became partners he was married to Miss Sarah E. Cooper, eldest daughter of his employer and partner. The marriage ceremonty was performed in this city February 21, 1866. Mr. and Mrs. Duffy's married life was a happy one and to them were born five children, three of whom are left to grieve over his death: Harry C. Duffy, of Indianapolis; Walter Duffy and Miss Edith H. Duffy, both os this city.

In the death of Mr. Duffy, Columbus loses one of its noblest characters. He was broad and liberal minded, honest and industrious, which traits made him a man respected and honored by all who knew him. He was happy and of a philanthropic turn of mind, always lending a helping hand to those in need. Mr Duffy was a true Chirstian and was an ardent worker in the Metholdist church. For many years he taught a Sunday school class in this church and was one of the oldest and best members. He affiliated with the Methodist faith in the little Methodist church which stood on west Fifth street and afterward when the present place of worship was constructed he was one of the most liberal givers. He served as city councelman from 1885 to 1887.

The remains of the late Howard W. Duffy werew laid in their last resting place in Garland Brook Sunday afternoon. The services were conducted at 3 o'clock at the M.E. church by Rev. M.A. Farr and Rev. W.S. Sigmund. Appropriate music was given by a male quartette and a woman's quartette from the M.E. church. A song was rendered by Mrs. Farr. The funeral was very largely attended and there were present a number of relatives from out of the city.