Harris - Amanda Hutchens
Source: Waveland Independent newspaper, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana, April 30, 1920
Mrs. Amanda Harris, who has been living by herself in the old Yount House near the Vandalia crossing was found dead in her bed on Tues morning about 8 o'clock. Mrs. Victor Gilkey, who lives just across the street went to the door, but was unable to get a response. Fearing that Mrs. Harris might be ill, she looked in at the window and saw her lying on her bed with her head hanging over the side. She obtained assistance and entered the room, finding her dead.
Death had taken place several hours earlier, probably in the previous evening. Mrs. Gilkey had spoken to her about 4 on Mon. afternoon and at that time Mrs. Harris complained of not feeling well. She has been in poor health and subject to heart attacks. James Barr delivered a load of coal about 5 o'clock and remarked that it was the first time she had failed to come to the door and speak to him.
Dr. Griffith of Alamo, the coroner, was called. After viewing the body and the premises he returned a verdict of death from natural causes.
The body was prepared for burial and taken to her former home, Mt. Gilead, Ky. and laid beside the body of her husband, Francis Harris who died several years ago. Mrs. Harris came here from Mt Gilead about a year ago. She first lived in Mrs. Lydia Dooley's house and later moved in with the late Mrs. Jane Zachmire. After her death she moved to Mrs. Weaver's house. Her son, WH Harris, who lives on the Cunningham place near Wallace, has repeatedly tried to get her to make her home with him, but she preferred to keep house for herself. There is another son, George Francis of Heelsburg, Cal; and a sister, Mrs. Nettie Walling of Evansville. Mrs. Harris was a member of the Mt. Gilead Christian Church and was well liked by all who were acquainted with her during her short stay in Waveland. Mr. Harris served during the Civil War in co H 9th Ky inf. -- typed by kbz