Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-28
Obituary.

born In Washington county, Kentucky,
March "a, 1896; aged "a years, months
and 3 days. Solomon Linn, father of
Dr. L. T. was born April 4, 1905 in the
state of Pennsylvania. When Solomon
Linn was 10 years old he came with
the family to the state OF Kentucky.
Ills mother died before they reached
their place of destination and was bur-
led in the bank of the Ohio river. With
five small children the father pressed
his way to Nicholas county, Kentucky,
where he settled and raised his family.
solomon Linn was married to Polly
r. Parks in Rush county, Indiana, July
|. 1880, and moved to Nicholas county,
Kentucky, where they remained until
the fall of 1896, when they came to
Marshall county, Indiana, and settled
just north of where the town of Bour-
bon now stands. Sixty years have
passed since they settled in the wilder
ness of Marshall county and COM
menced the realities of life in that little
log cabin, which was afterward changed
for beautiful home. We have little
idea of the hardships that were en-
dured and the struggle and toll that
was necessary before the Wilderness
gave place to the cultivated field and a
prosperous home.
hnfn hn oil OH in,
the family, assisted his father In the
clearing and cultivation of the farm.
When young man he was industrious
and possessed good mind. By at
teuding district schools and pursuing
his studies during leisure hours, he
succeeded in acquiring an excellent
common school education. He attend
ed medical school at Ann ArbOr, Mich,
and afterward graduated in medicine
at Rush medical college, Chicago LII.
He was married to Eliza III. Stallard
June 23, 1858 They were married in
the same house and in the same room
where thirty eight years later the doe
tor passed quietly away. For nearly
forty years he has practiced medicine in
Marshall county, Indiana, with the ex-
ception of two years 1929 when
he lived at Roanoke, Ind, and prac-
ticed medicine there As physician
aud surgeon he was one of the best liz
the county.
He was a Lcember of the United
Brethren church for many years, but
only a few years ago he changed his
membership to the Presbyterian church
He was devoted to his God, generous
with his church. Kind and courteous
with his fellow men; he always took
great interest in the advancement, well
fare and education of his family. AS
citizen he was loyal and benevolent; as
q neighbor, generous and philanthropic;
as husband, kind and indulgent; as a
Christian, true to his convictions of
duty, loyal to his church and faithful
In the discharge of his obligations. lie
was a consistent advocate of temper
ance reform. OF his many good quail
which he was held by all who have
known him, we can all bear willing
testimony. How sad that one so kind
to his family, so distinguished and
usefu. as physician, should be called
away in the prime of life. A man
possessed with such generous heart, !
Ovrefowing with love for his family,
the memory of virtues and gentleness
will linger In the hearts of his family
and those whom his good works have
blessed; and while the lights have gone
out from happy home and sorrowIng
hearts surround the vacant place, his |
influence will descend like holy bless
ing, resting upon the many friends and
relatives who mourn their friend and
brother. Fare well, noble man, whose
heart has been so true and whose lips
have uttered so few unkind words, but
have spoken so many words of cheer
and comfort VIII erever needed, thereby
turning many discouraged person, not
only to the church, but also in the
walks of every day life
There have been born to Mr.. and
Mrs. DIR. L. L. Linn eight children, five
having preceded their father through
the golden gate, and three survive him.
Delaska Linn died at about three weeks
of age; Ada Linn at about three years;
Corena Linn at about four years; Salina
Linn having nearly reached the age of
twenty years when she was called to
her home above; Mrs. Eva Mccoy dying
in June of 1895. The remaining child
rem are Mr.. Owen Linn and Mrs. Lizzie
Peigh, both of this place, and Mrs.
Fatina Carter, of KokOmo, Ind.
The relatives and friends from out
of town in attendance at the funeral
were:
Dr. Wilson, Plymouth