The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1904-01-12
DEATHS.

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AT the residence of his daughter
MIS-. VIM. Sauer, on West Second street,
suddenly of heart disease at 6:30 o. m,
Friday, MIR john Gaper, aged 70 years.
Mr. Gdper had for some time been in
rather poor health, but was considerab ly
improved and on the day of his sudden
and unexpected demise. he was able to
go out and partake of hearty dinner
with his family.
Mr.. Gap was born in Baden, Ger.
many, and came to this country when
quite small boy, and with c. aracter-
istic energy he diligently applied him.
s-lf TO learning the shoe makers trade,
then most profits ole source of 1eve aue.
He located in this city in the spring Of
1893 Some years afterwards he en-
gagged with Bassett & &c. By thort ugh
application TO his work and his YaIu-
able experience in the shoe business he
was taken in as partner, der the
hrm name of Bassett g Gaper, and the
large business transacted by them is
still fresh in the minds Of many of our
olter citizens. Finally, financial diff
cultles overlook the firm, the business
closed up as result. Nh. Gaper was
'ced to take the B ,nkrupt Law. But
undaunted, he returned 10 his trade,
and III few years, be it said to his
credit, he paid off his entire indebted
ness. Strictly honest and honorable in
every transaction. he enjoved the re-
S'1oct and esteem of the business COM
munitY.
Naper was a close student Of
public events, reading a great deal and
ever ready to discuss any subject.
During the declining years of his
life he took a great interest in horticul-
ture and was an authority on flowers
and new varieties of garden plants and
vegetables.
Mr.. Gaper was man of deep relig-
ious thought and gave expression to his
convictions by uniting with the Second
Presbyterian church. on February 28th,
1869 He was an exemplary neighbor,
and had many ri nds, who sympathize
with his sOrrowing family. His estima-
bic wife, Matilda Gaper, died Feb. 9Th,
1893 Mr.t Gaper is survived by four
children-Mrs. VIM. Sauer, Misses
Aunie and Laura Gaper, and Mr.. John
Gaper, Jr., of Chicago The funeral
services were held from the Second
Presbyterian church, by Rey. DIR. E.
H. Rutherford, Sunday at 2 p. M, and
the reamins were inferred in the family
lot in the Paris cemetery.
james B Craig died at his home on
the Cintonville pike, on Sunday night,
aged 81 years. The funeral will take
place to-day at 1:30 o'clock, conducted
by Elkers Carey Morgan and J. S.
Sweeney. Burial at the Paris cemetery.
AT her residence, on Henderson
Gfr Of
Pugh, aged 60 years. She had been i'll
only few days when the final summons
came, and retaining consciousness to
within few minutes, when her gentle
spirit took its flight. surrounded by her
children and grandchildren. In her
early youth, she confessed her Savior
and united with the Christian church at
Rue dies Mills, OF which she was a con-
sist, Mt member. Il was, however. in
the family circle, and among those
whom she knew that her Christian faith
found its exemplication. She was ever
ready to extend a helping hand and
speak a comforting word to those in
want and distress.
| TO her children and grandchildren.
she was especially devoted and her little
grand son, Eddie Crawford, she gave
the declining years of her life in minis.
sering to this little aft c'ed boy.
She was twice married. Her first hu .
nd was Samuel Ewalt, deceased
They were blessed with four children.
of whom John Henry Ewalt, of this city,
and Mrs. Sallie Lair. of Clarence, Mo ),
su vive. 81 second husband was Mr..
Gus Pugh, who survives her. They
have three children, all married, Mrs
John Duvall. Mrs Gus Mccarthy and
Mrs Tom Crawford.
The funeral services were held at the
residence, yesterday. at 2 D. m. and
we're conducted by Rev. DR.. E. H.
Rutherford. The remains were follow
ed to the Paris cemetery by large con-
course of sorrowing friends. where they
were laid away in their final resting
place.
The active pail bearers were G.. w.
Bowen, Nathan Goodman, T. E Moore.
Sr-. John Current. G.. W. Wyatt, and
Samuel Ewalt.
The honorary pail bearers were David
Tate. w w. Batterton, VIM. Collins
and Leroy Ballinger.
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