VENERABLE MAN DEAD
Moses Carithers, Aged Carriage Maker,
Died Sunday Evening
Moses Carithers, the aged carriage maker, died at his home in east Polk street Sunday evening at 8 o'clock, as the result of a stroke of paralysis, which came upon him on the Tuesday previous to his death.
Mr. Carithers was born in New York City, April 9, 1823. He was of Scotch descent, both parents having been born in Scotland. His family, John Carithers, born March 12th, 1792, came to America in youth, and died in Jefferson County, Kansas, October 23, 1886. His mother, Lydia (Speer) Carithers, was born in 1793, and died in Hillsdale County, Michigan, in 1870. His father was a cotton dealer and in the early days of his life Mr. Carithers worked in the manufacture of cotton fabrics. The family in the year of 1840 removed to Michigan and settled on a farm near Adrian, and later removed to Hillsdale county, where his mother died. In 1839 he went to Lucas County, Ohio, but from there he removed to Covington, Kentucky, where he engaged in the lumber and saw mill business until 1856. At the breaking out of the civil war he became identified with steamboating which he followed as clerk and captain until the war closed. In 1871 he moved to Madison, Indiana and engaged in the manufacture of carriages and buggies. Mr. Carithers remained in Madison until the year 1875 when he disposed of his factory and moved to this city, where he followed the same occupation for many years.
On December 20th, 1849, he was united in marriage with Martha Patterson, a native of Pennsylvania. To them were born six children, three of whom with the widow survive, viz: Miss Anna, Frank and Lee B. Three sisters, one at Cleveland, Ohio and two in Kansas, also survive him. Mr. Carithers was one of Shelbyville's best citizens. He was known to a large circle of friends and was highly respected by all who knew him. Mr. Carithers was an attendant on the 1st Presbyterian church in this city for many years. He was sociable, law abiding, moral, honest, a man of even temper and never spoke evil of anyone. His influence in the community was always toward the good and in opposition to evil. His health has been such, for several years, that he was not engaged in the active pursuits of life. His departure from this life creates a vacancy in the family circle. The community has been bereft of a good citizen, the family of a loving husband and father, but his influence will live after him.
The funeral services will be held at the family residence at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. J. F. Hutchins, of Xenia, Ohio, assisted by the Rev. W. E. Price, will officiate.
Moses Carithers, Aged Carriage Maker,
Died Sunday Evening
Moses Carithers, the aged carriage maker, died at his home in east Polk street Sunday evening at 8 o'clock, as the result of a stroke of paralysis, which came upon him on the Tuesday previous to his death.
Mr. Carithers was born in New York City, April 9, 1823. He was of Scotch descent, both parents having been born in Scotland. His family, John Carithers, born March 12th, 1792, came to America in youth, and died in Jefferson County, Kansas, October 23, 1886. His mother, Lydia (Speer) Carithers, was born in 1793, and died in Hillsdale County, Michigan, in 1870. His father was a cotton dealer and in the early days of his life Mr. Carithers worked in the manufacture of cotton fabrics. The family in the year of 1840 removed to Michigan and settled on a farm near Adrian, and later removed to Hillsdale county, where his mother died. In 1839 he went to Lucas County, Ohio, but from there he removed to Covington, Kentucky, where he engaged in the lumber and saw mill business until 1856. At the breaking out of the civil war he became identified with steamboating which he followed as clerk and captain until the war closed. In 1871 he moved to Madison, Indiana and engaged in the manufacture of carriages and buggies. Mr. Carithers remained in Madison until the year 1875 when he disposed of his factory and moved to this city, where he followed the same occupation for many years.
On December 20th, 1849, he was united in marriage with Martha Patterson, a native of Pennsylvania. To them were born six children, three of whom with the widow survive, viz: Miss Anna, Frank and Lee B. Three sisters, one at Cleveland, Ohio and two in Kansas, also survive him. Mr. Carithers was one of Shelbyville's best citizens. He was known to a large circle of friends and was highly respected by all who knew him. Mr. Carithers was an attendant on the 1st Presbyterian church in this city for many years. He was sociable, law abiding, moral, honest, a man of even temper and never spoke evil of anyone. His influence in the community was always toward the good and in opposition to evil. His health has been such, for several years, that he was not engaged in the active pursuits of life. His departure from this life creates a vacancy in the family circle. The community has been bereft of a good citizen, the family of a loving husband and father, but his influence will live after him.
The funeral services will be held at the family residence at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. J. F. Hutchins, of Xenia, Ohio, assisted by the Rev. W. E. Price, will officiate.
VENERABLE MAN DEAD
Moses Carithers, Aged Carriage Maker,
Died Sunday Evening
Moses Carithers, the aged carriage maker, died at his home in east Polk street Sunday evening at 8 o'clock, as the result of a stroke of paralysis, which came upon him on the Tuesday previous to his death.
Mr. Carithers was born in New York City, April 9, 1823. He was of Scotch descent, both parents having been born in Scotland. His family, John Carithers, born March 12th, 1792, came to America in youth, and died in Jefferson County, Kansas, October 23, 1886. His mother, Lydia (Speer) Carithers, was born in 1793, and died in Hillsdale County, Michigan, in 1870. His father was a cotton dealer and in the early days of his life Mr. Carithers worked in the manufacture of cotton fabrics. The family in the year of 1840 removed to Michigan and settled on a farm near Adrian, and later removed to Hillsdale county, where his mother died. In 1839 he went to Lucas County, Ohio, but from there he removed to Covington, Kentucky, where he engaged in the lumber and saw mill business until 1856. At the breaking out of the civil war he became identified with steamboating which he followed as clerk and captain until the war closed. In 1871 he moved to Madison, Indiana and engaged in the manufacture of carriages and buggies. Mr. Carithers remained in Madison until the year 1875 when he disposed of his factory and moved to this city, where he followed the same occupation for many years.
On December 20th, 1849, he was united in marriage with Martha Patterson, a native of Pennsylvania. To them were born six children, three of whom with the widow survive, viz: Miss Anna, Frank and Lee B. Three sisters, one at Cleveland, Ohio and two in Kansas, also survive him. Mr. Carithers was one of Shelbyville's best citizens. He was known to a large circle of friends and was highly respected by all who knew him. Mr. Carithers was an attendant on the 1st Presbyterian church in this city for many years. He was sociable, law abiding, moral, honest, a man of even temper and never spoke evil of anyone. His influence in the community was always toward the good and in opposition to evil. His health has been such, for several years, that he was not engaged in the active pursuits of life. His departure from this life creates a vacancy in the family circle. The community has been bereft of a good citizen, the family of a loving husband and father, but his influence will live after him.
The funeral services will be held at the family residence at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. J. F. Hutchins, of Xenia, Ohio, assisted by the Rev. W. E. Price, will officiate.
Moses Carithers, Aged Carriage Maker,
Died Sunday Evening
Moses Carithers, the aged carriage maker, died at his home in east Polk street Sunday evening at 8 o'clock, as the result of a stroke of paralysis, which came upon him on the Tuesday previous to his death.
Mr. Carithers was born in New York City, April 9, 1823. He was of Scotch descent, both parents having been born in Scotland. His family, John Carithers, born March 12th, 1792, came to America in youth, and died in Jefferson County, Kansas, October 23, 1886. His mother, Lydia (Speer) Carithers, was born in 1793, and died in Hillsdale County, Michigan, in 1870. His father was a cotton dealer and in the early days of his life Mr. Carithers worked in the manufacture of cotton fabrics. The family in the year of 1840 removed to Michigan and settled on a farm near Adrian, and later removed to Hillsdale county, where his mother died. In 1839 he went to Lucas County, Ohio, but from there he removed to Covington, Kentucky, where he engaged in the lumber and saw mill business until 1856. At the breaking out of the civil war he became identified with steamboating which he followed as clerk and captain until the war closed. In 1871 he moved to Madison, Indiana and engaged in the manufacture of carriages and buggies. Mr. Carithers remained in Madison until the year 1875 when he disposed of his factory and moved to this city, where he followed the same occupation for many years.
On December 20th, 1849, he was united in marriage with Martha Patterson, a native of Pennsylvania. To them were born six children, three of whom with the widow survive, viz: Miss Anna, Frank and Lee B. Three sisters, one at Cleveland, Ohio and two in Kansas, also survive him. Mr. Carithers was one of Shelbyville's best citizens. He was known to a large circle of friends and was highly respected by all who knew him. Mr. Carithers was an attendant on the 1st Presbyterian church in this city for many years. He was sociable, law abiding, moral, honest, a man of even temper and never spoke evil of anyone. His influence in the community was always toward the good and in opposition to evil. His health has been such, for several years, that he was not engaged in the active pursuits of life. His departure from this life creates a vacancy in the family circle. The community has been bereft of a good citizen, the family of a loving husband and father, but his influence will live after him.
The funeral services will be held at the family residence at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. J. F. Hutchins, of Xenia, Ohio, assisted by the Rev. W. E. Price, will officiate.
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