Oldshue - Robert
Source: Waveland Independent Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana May 5, 1922
Robert Oldshue died on Sunday afternoon, funeral services were held at the home on Tuesday afternoon, in charge of Rev. JT Boyer. Burial in the Presbyterian Cemetery. Robert Nelson Oldshue, the oldest son of Jacob and Mary Barnes, Oldshure was born near Judson, Parke County, Indiana Nov 7, 1846 and departed this life Sunday afternoon, April 30, 1922, age 75 years, 5 months and 23 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Florence Peterman May 15, 1872. A few more days of life would have brought them to their golden wedding anniversary. He is survived by his wife, two brothers, James Edward and John Lincoln of Waveland and two sisters, Martha J. Dooley and Margaret E. Farmer, both of Terre Haute. He lived most of his life in Waveland, engaged in mercantile business for about 30 years and during all his mature life he was owner and manager of a farm near Waveland. About 20 years ago he suffered from a severe illness of pneumonia from which he never fully recovered. During his life of good health he was an active and interested citizen in the welfare of the community and was one of the most honored, respected and influential men of this vicinity. He was educated in the Bloomingdale and Waveland Academies. He made profession of his faith in Christ in a religious revival in Waveland Feb, 1869 and united with the Presbyterian Church of this place under the ministry of Rev. Robert Irwin. Notwithstanding his disability since his severe illness of a few years ago, Mr. Oldshure retained a keen sense of humor which was always an outstanding characteristic of his spirt and nature. In professing his faith in Christ he accepted the Lord's promise of the salvation of his soul. The covenant then made was sure and steadfast. The Lord will not fail in one good work that he hath spoken. In a way, that man cannot understand untoward providences fell heavily along his path of life. A devastating fire at one time consumed most of the savings of his life's toil; and following hard upon this trial of faith, tried so as by fire, there befell him a score of years of illhealth. We must recognize that this was a severe trial and sore affliction and it compels the strongest heart to meditate and ponder. Nevertheless, if he were asked if his faith still held fast, the insinuation would have hurt for it would hint the repudiation of his profession. His answer, however, would have been, "I am still in the faith." Would not the Master say to him as He said to others passing through mysterious providence, "What I do thou knowest not now, but thou shalt understand hereafter." We can think to day that the mystery of his experiences and trials is made clear and he understands. And now he can say to his Lord and Savior, "All is well and Thou art righteous and just altogether. Thou hast led in the path of righteousness for Thy name's sake." Those present from a distance: Mrs. Augusta Peterson of Indianapolis; Mrs JC Canine and Newton Duckworth of Crawfordsville; Mrs. Sarah Smock and Mrs. John Spencer of Rockville; Mr and Mrs. Ed Barnes of Jessup; Ben Hartman of Bridgeton; Wm, Adams, John and Henry Albright of Rosedale, William and Lawrence Smiley of Rockville. - transcribed by kbz