Dill - George W.
GEORGE W. DILL
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal August 20, 1897 pg. 6 c 5
George W. Dill, beloved husband and father, was born in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois Sept 19, 1856 and departed this life August 14, 1897. He united with the M.E. Church at an early age and always lived a devoted Christian life. He was married to Elizabeth Herd Aug 16, 1876 at Indianapolis. To them were born five children all of whom survive him. I will say as the poet says: Dearest husband, gone and left us, here his loss we deeply feel; but 'tis God that both bereft us He can all our sorrows heal; yet again we hope to meet thee when the day of life has fled; yet in Heaven we hope to greet thee where so farewell tears are shed. -- kbz
Source: Crawfordsville Review Aug 21, 1897
George W. Dill, the poor blind broom maker who was occassionally to be seen on the street led around by a little boy or girl, died on Saturday morning at his humble lodgings in the northwest part of town known as the "valley." Dill kept a small grocery stand and also made brooms to secure a living for himself and his family. He was buried on Monday. -- kbz
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Argus
The funeral services of the late GW Dill were held this morning at the home. Mr. Dill's family as well as that of Mrs. Dill are people who are well off and abundantly able to assist if necessary the widow and her children. - kbz