Germain - Clifton Knight
Clifton (Knight) V. Germain
Source: Waveland Independent Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana Feb 8, 1929
C.V. Germain, who has been critically ill with gastric ulcers for some time, died at his home on W. Main St. at 6 on Thursday morning. Funeral services will be held at the home at one thirty on Sat. afternoon. Burial at Maple Ridge. Mr. Germain was one of the oldest telegraphers on the Pa. road. - typed by kbz
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Source: Waveland Independent Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana Feb 15, 1929
Clifton Knight Germain, oldest son of Oscar and Sophia Thurston Germain, was born in Mt. Gilead, Ohio May 21, 1871 and departed this life Feb 7, 1929 at the age of 58 years at his home in Waveland. In his early years he moved with his parents to Martinsville, Ill at the age of 17 he became a telegraph operator on the old Vandalia railroad and with the exception of a short time while employed on other roads, his entire life was spent in the employ of the old Vandalia and Pennsylvania railroad having served in the capacity of Auditor's Clerk for a number of years. During these many years of business at various points where he was located he has accumulated a vast number of friends and acquaintances who have proven their loyalty during this long illness and death. Mr. Germain has for years been a member of Maple Avenue ME Church at Terre Haute and also a member of the Veterans Association of the Pa. railroad. He was always a great lover of nature - flowers being his hobby. He took his greatest delight in protecting animal life and many very amusing tales are told how he has gone out of his way to aid and befriend some of nature's creatures. During his long illness and suffering it was a common remark on the lips of all who called on him of how he bore up without complaint. He proved himself to be an ideal patient. On Nov 18, 1894 he was united in marriage to Dove Harman of Bridgeton and to this union were born three sons, Glen, Hollis and Delmer and three daughters, Mary, Marjorie and Hazel, all of whom survive. He is also survived by two brothers, Oscar of Terre Haute and Benjamin of Martinsville, Ill and one sister, Mrs. Mary Cooper, same address. He also leaves a host of friends and acquaintances to mourn his passing and most of all will be missed by dear wife who has always proven to be a loyal companion and helpmate throughout his life and by his children at the family gatherings which were so often held. The funeral services were held from the residence Sat. afternoon, Feb 9 at 1:30 o'clock. Rev. CB Stanforth officiating, burial at Maple Ridge Cemetery Two beautiful hymns, "Abide With Me" and "Someday We'll Understand" were sung by Elmer Irons, John Sharp, Mrs. TS Banta and Mrs. Elmba Emmert. Those who acted as pallbearers were OK Galloway, Frank Seybold, Charles Barr, Ernest Ireland, George Dillman and Homer Buck. Those present from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Germain and son, Charles, Mrs. Phillip Warman, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hope and Mr. and Mrs. RL Rusk of Terre Haute; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hunt of Clinton; Mrs. Willis Vaught and Mrs. James Roberts of Rosedale; Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Martin of Indianapolis; Bert Kirkpatrick and James Elliott, Logansport; Wallace Cox of Darlington; Mrs. N. Mallot and Richard Malott of South Bend. - typed by kbz