DEATH CALLS WM. KNOTTS
Reaper Summoned the Third Pioneer in Same Neighborhood Today.
LIVED HERE MANY YEARS.
For the third time within a period of six weeks, death today entered the same neighborhood on South A street and summoned William H. Knotts, one of the city's pioneers and one of the best known men in Elwood. His death came six weeks after that of the late Elbridge R. Leeson and followed just a month after that if I.D. Forrest. The three men had lived in adjoining houses for years and had been close friends for more than a quarter of a century.
Mr. Knotts had not been well for several months and after the recent death of his two friends, he told his wife that he probably would be the next one called. Three weeks ago he became seriously ill with a complication of diseases and although he made a brave fiht for life, it was seen that he was growing rapidly weaker and the end came quietly this morning.
Married Almost Half Century.
The deceased was born in Butler county, O., March 10, 1840 and celebrated his seventy-fourth birthday only a few days ago. He came to Indiana when young, settling at Hope, Ind., and there he was married to Miss Amanda E. Reed while yet a young man. In 1871 they moved to this city and their home had been made here permanently since then. On the sixth day of this coming April they would have celebrated their golden wedding anniveeersary and while he realized the seriousness of his condition, Mr. Knotts had frequently expressed the wish of late that he might live until this anniverary.
Three children were born to MR. and Mrs. Knotts. Ida M. Rogers, of this city, and E;,mer and Albert, both of whom died in infancy. An aged wife who tomorrow will reach her seventieth birthday, two brothers, Fames Knots of this city and George Knotts, of Columbus, and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, of this city survive him. His brother, John Knotts, of this city, died Dec. 4, 1911, and since then another brother died in California.
Retired Several Years Ago.
The deceased owned several properites in this city, among them a business block on South A street. Seven years ago he retired from active business and since then had spent the greater part of his time at home with his wife, being seen only occasionally on the streets.
He was a aveteran of the Civil war, having served for four years and fifteen days as a member of the 33rd Indiana Volunteers and at the end of the war he was mustered out with honors.
He was an excellent citizen, always interested in public affairs, and was a man who felt his first duty was always to his family. His death leaves an aged wife and sorrowing daughter almost heartbroken.
The funeral will be held at the home, 1628 South A street, Thursday afternoon at two o'clockm Rev. Robert Sellers in charge and interment will follow in the city cemetery. (Elwood Call Leader, Mrach 24, 1914.)
Mr. Knotts enlisted in Company I, 33rd Indiana Volunteer Infantry on Augut 23, 1861 as a Private. He was discharged with the same rank on July 21, 1865 at the close of the war.
Reaper Summoned the Third Pioneer in Same Neighborhood Today.
LIVED HERE MANY YEARS.
For the third time within a period of six weeks, death today entered the same neighborhood on South A street and summoned William H. Knotts, one of the city's pioneers and one of the best known men in Elwood. His death came six weeks after that of the late Elbridge R. Leeson and followed just a month after that if I.D. Forrest. The three men had lived in adjoining houses for years and had been close friends for more than a quarter of a century.
Mr. Knotts had not been well for several months and after the recent death of his two friends, he told his wife that he probably would be the next one called. Three weeks ago he became seriously ill with a complication of diseases and although he made a brave fiht for life, it was seen that he was growing rapidly weaker and the end came quietly this morning.
Married Almost Half Century.
The deceased was born in Butler county, O., March 10, 1840 and celebrated his seventy-fourth birthday only a few days ago. He came to Indiana when young, settling at Hope, Ind., and there he was married to Miss Amanda E. Reed while yet a young man. In 1871 they moved to this city and their home had been made here permanently since then. On the sixth day of this coming April they would have celebrated their golden wedding anniveeersary and while he realized the seriousness of his condition, Mr. Knotts had frequently expressed the wish of late that he might live until this anniverary.
Three children were born to MR. and Mrs. Knotts. Ida M. Rogers, of this city, and E;,mer and Albert, both of whom died in infancy. An aged wife who tomorrow will reach her seventieth birthday, two brothers, Fames Knots of this city and George Knotts, of Columbus, and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, of this city survive him. His brother, John Knotts, of this city, died Dec. 4, 1911, and since then another brother died in California.
Retired Several Years Ago.
The deceased owned several properites in this city, among them a business block on South A street. Seven years ago he retired from active business and since then had spent the greater part of his time at home with his wife, being seen only occasionally on the streets.
He was a aveteran of the Civil war, having served for four years and fifteen days as a member of the 33rd Indiana Volunteers and at the end of the war he was mustered out with honors.
He was an excellent citizen, always interested in public affairs, and was a man who felt his first duty was always to his family. His death leaves an aged wife and sorrowing daughter almost heartbroken.
The funeral will be held at the home, 1628 South A street, Thursday afternoon at two o'clockm Rev. Robert Sellers in charge and interment will follow in the city cemetery. (Elwood Call Leader, Mrach 24, 1914.)
Mr. Knotts enlisted in Company I, 33rd Indiana Volunteer Infantry on Augut 23, 1861 as a Private. He was discharged with the same rank on July 21, 1865 at the close of the war.
DEATH CALLS WM. KNOTTS
Reaper Summoned the Third Pioneer in Same Neighborhood Today.
LIVED HERE MANY YEARS.
For the third time within a period of six weeks, death today entered the same neighborhood on South A street and summoned William H. Knotts, one of the city's pioneers and one of the best known men in Elwood. His death came six weeks after that of the late Elbridge R. Leeson and followed just a month after that if I.D. Forrest. The three men had lived in adjoining houses for years and had been close friends for more than a quarter of a century.
Mr. Knotts had not been well for several months and after the recent death of his two friends, he told his wife that he probably would be the next one called. Three weeks ago he became seriously ill with a complication of diseases and although he made a brave fiht for life, it was seen that he was growing rapidly weaker and the end came quietly this morning.
Married Almost Half Century.
The deceased was born in Butler county, O., March 10, 1840 and celebrated his seventy-fourth birthday only a few days ago. He came to Indiana when young, settling at Hope, Ind., and there he was married to Miss Amanda E. Reed while yet a young man. In 1871 they moved to this city and their home had been made here permanently since then. On the sixth day of this coming April they would have celebrated their golden wedding anniveeersary and while he realized the seriousness of his condition, Mr. Knotts had frequently expressed the wish of late that he might live until this anniverary.
Three children were born to MR. and Mrs. Knotts. Ida M. Rogers, of this city, and E;,mer and Albert, both of whom died in infancy. An aged wife who tomorrow will reach her seventieth birthday, two brothers, Fames Knots of this city and George Knotts, of Columbus, and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, of this city survive him. His brother, John Knotts, of this city, died Dec. 4, 1911, and since then another brother died in California.
Retired Several Years Ago.
The deceased owned several properites in this city, among them a business block on South A street. Seven years ago he retired from active business and since then had spent the greater part of his time at home with his wife, being seen only occasionally on the streets.
He was a aveteran of the Civil war, having served for four years and fifteen days as a member of the 33rd Indiana Volunteers and at the end of the war he was mustered out with honors.
He was an excellent citizen, always interested in public affairs, and was a man who felt his first duty was always to his family. His death leaves an aged wife and sorrowing daughter almost heartbroken.
The funeral will be held at the home, 1628 South A street, Thursday afternoon at two o'clockm Rev. Robert Sellers in charge and interment will follow in the city cemetery. (Elwood Call Leader, Mrach 24, 1914.)
Mr. Knotts enlisted in Company I, 33rd Indiana Volunteer Infantry on Augut 23, 1861 as a Private. He was discharged with the same rank on July 21, 1865 at the close of the war.
Reaper Summoned the Third Pioneer in Same Neighborhood Today.
LIVED HERE MANY YEARS.
For the third time within a period of six weeks, death today entered the same neighborhood on South A street and summoned William H. Knotts, one of the city's pioneers and one of the best known men in Elwood. His death came six weeks after that of the late Elbridge R. Leeson and followed just a month after that if I.D. Forrest. The three men had lived in adjoining houses for years and had been close friends for more than a quarter of a century.
Mr. Knotts had not been well for several months and after the recent death of his two friends, he told his wife that he probably would be the next one called. Three weeks ago he became seriously ill with a complication of diseases and although he made a brave fiht for life, it was seen that he was growing rapidly weaker and the end came quietly this morning.
Married Almost Half Century.
The deceased was born in Butler county, O., March 10, 1840 and celebrated his seventy-fourth birthday only a few days ago. He came to Indiana when young, settling at Hope, Ind., and there he was married to Miss Amanda E. Reed while yet a young man. In 1871 they moved to this city and their home had been made here permanently since then. On the sixth day of this coming April they would have celebrated their golden wedding anniveeersary and while he realized the seriousness of his condition, Mr. Knotts had frequently expressed the wish of late that he might live until this anniverary.
Three children were born to MR. and Mrs. Knotts. Ida M. Rogers, of this city, and E;,mer and Albert, both of whom died in infancy. An aged wife who tomorrow will reach her seventieth birthday, two brothers, Fames Knots of this city and George Knotts, of Columbus, and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, of this city survive him. His brother, John Knotts, of this city, died Dec. 4, 1911, and since then another brother died in California.
Retired Several Years Ago.
The deceased owned several properites in this city, among them a business block on South A street. Seven years ago he retired from active business and since then had spent the greater part of his time at home with his wife, being seen only occasionally on the streets.
He was a aveteran of the Civil war, having served for four years and fifteen days as a member of the 33rd Indiana Volunteers and at the end of the war he was mustered out with honors.
He was an excellent citizen, always interested in public affairs, and was a man who felt his first duty was always to his family. His death leaves an aged wife and sorrowing daughter almost heartbroken.
The funeral will be held at the home, 1628 South A street, Thursday afternoon at two o'clockm Rev. Robert Sellers in charge and interment will follow in the city cemetery. (Elwood Call Leader, Mrach 24, 1914.)
Mr. Knotts enlisted in Company I, 33rd Indiana Volunteer Infantry on Augut 23, 1861 as a Private. He was discharged with the same rank on July 21, 1865 at the close of the war.
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