Powers - Elizabeth Lutz
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Friday, 5 October 1894
The funeral of Mrs. Ira C. Powers will occur tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence, conducted by Revs. Tucker and Fuson. Interment at Oak Hill. - kbz
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Thursday, 4 October 1894
Mrs. Ira C. Powers died this morning at almost 9 o’clock at her home in Longview after a prolonged and painful illness. The funeral announcement will be made later. Mrs. Powers’ maiden name was Elizabeth Lutz and she was a native of Pennsylvania, being married to Ira C. Powers in the autumn of 1862 in Iowa, where she was engaged in teaching school. Most her after life was passed in this city. Her husband and three children, Will, George, and Mary survive her. Mrs. Powers was a lady of great force of character and was loved and admired by all who knew her and her life was a busy and a useful one. Her bereaved family has the sympathy of all in their affliction. - kbz