Bible - John C - CW
Source: New Richmond Record 1 May 1913 p 1
John C. Bible died at 12:55 o’clock Sunday afternoon at his home northwest of New Richmond. He had been in ill health for many weeks, though he had grown much better until Wednesday of last week when he suffered a stroke of paralysis which resulted in his death. An autopsy by Dr. Washburn of New Richmond and Dr. Hamilton of Waynetown resulted in the finding that Mr. Bible had suffered a hardening of the arteries the stroke of paralysis hastening the end. He was 71 years old. He leaves beside the widow, two children, one son, Emery and one daughter, Mary. Mr. Bible is survived by one sister, Mrs. Susan Geiger of Goodland, Kansas and one brother, William E. Bible of Medaryville; these being all that are left of a once large family. Mr. Bible was a veteran of the Civil War, through which he served as a soldier in the 72nd Indiana Infantry, Wilder’s Brigade. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and was also a member of the New Richmond Lodge of Masons. He was a successful farmer and quite well known in this community which he had made his home the greater part of his life. The funeral occurred from the New Richmond Methodist Church at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. HC Weston of Winamac, assisted by Rev. HD Dick, pastor of the New Richmond church, the Masons having charge of the burial. The interment was made in the New Richmond cemetery. - kz
Source: New Richmond Record 1 May 1913 p 3
Seven of John C. Bible’s company and regiment that saw heroic service in the CW Co E, 72nd Indiana were here Tuesday to attend Mr. Bible’s funeral. They were John Plunkett of Marion; Thomas Haywood and Mr. Williams of LaFayette; Ambrose Remley and Alfred Lofland of C’ville and Caleb Thayer of Linden. Several of these surviving old soldiers are also members of the same Post as was Mr. Bible, Steadman Post No. 245 - kz
Source: New Richmond Record 8 May 1913 p 1
Resolution – Our Worthy Patron, John C. Bible has finished his allotted task in the trials of life. For a time we have walked with him in the pilgrimage of life and around the same altar have learned the lessons of our Order. Remembering his many virtues we are indeed mourners and in the house of sorrow we would drop the tear of affectionate sympathy. Therefore be it – Resolved – that the New Richmond Chapter No 377 Order of Eastern Star has lost one of its most faithful members. Be it further Resolved, that we extend our tenderest sympathy to the family. Be it further Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be given to the family, one presented to the New Richmond Record for publication and one spread on the minutes of our chapter. Alice D. Henderson; Etta Archey; Charles L. Bailey – Committee
