The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-05-09
Deaths.

ELWOOD, May 7.-Special.-The Rev.
William Boyden, an aged minister of the
methodist episcopal church, who has
since retiring from active service re-
sided I'm this city, died last evening at the
advanced age of seventy-seven, from
heart failure, superinduced by pneumonia
and the frailties Of age. He was one Of
the best known citizens of this city and
was universally respected. He was a
prominent odd fellow and the second old
est in this city. During his ministry he
solmeniZed over one thousand marriages,
and his record in this respect has few
equals. He was also one of the early
settlers of Elwood. and during his life
time saw the town of Quincy become the
fiourishing city of Elwood. He leaves a
large family Of children. all of whom are
respected members of this community
His funeral. which will be in charge Of
the l. o. o. +. lodge Of this city, will be
very impressive. and will occur Wednes-
day at o'clock.
MUNCIE, May 3. Special - Charley
Robinson, a member Of the famous Her
bet Bros acrobatic organization, died at
his home i'm Muncie today of consump-
ton. Sixteen years ago the Herbets or
ganized in Muncie, and for years they
were the star attraction with the John
Robinson. Forepaugh. Barnum Sells
few years they travelled with Kiralfy's
BLACK Crook and other spectacular
dramatic companies during the winter
and no other acrobats were better
known. Young Robinson used to run off
from school, go TO some farmers straw
stack and amuse himself tumbling until
driven home by hunger. He was the son
Of George w. Robinson, for many years
at the head of Mu1cie's police force. The
funeral will occur Sunday next
LAPORTE, May 3.-Special-Th Hon.
John p. Cathcart OF Westville, this
county, died this morning of general de-
bility. His age was eighty years, and he
had resided here since 1888, being one Of
the earliest settlers. The deceased was
one of a prominent family. His father
was consul to Cadiz, Spain, in 1909, and
his brother, the Hon. Charles w. Cath
cart, was a United States senator during
Andrew Jackson's administration. Mr..
Cathcart had been many times elected
county surveyor on the republican ticket,
and it was a popular saying that he knew
every foot Of land in northern Indiana.
CORYDON, May 2.-Special.-Mary,
the wife Of Robert Wiseman, who fell
dead while in his field at work last
March, died at her home near this place
years of age and had been feeble for some
years, and II is thought the sudden
death of her husband FASTENED her
death She was widely known and high
ly respected.
LAFAYETTE, May o. Special. -
Charles McHugh. the youngest son of
Mr.. and Mrs. f. j. McHugh, and a
| brother of Senator John F. McHugh,
died last evening after an illness of six
days. Mr.. McHugh was one of the
brightest and most promising young men
in Lafayette. favorite with everybody.
He was about twenty years of age.
LADOGA. May 3.-Special.-Z. f. Ma
horney, "a pioneer settler of Indiana, died
today, aged seventy-six years. He came
to Indiana from Kentucky In the thirties.
He lived in the same old country home
stead for over half century. He was a
prominent odd fellow for many years.
RICHMOND, May 2.-Special.-Mrs.
Mary Felliman. aged sixty-eight years,
a well and fayorably known womap.