Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 191, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 August 1910 — Obituary of Miss Hayes Gwin. [ARTICLE]

Obituary of Miss Hayes Gwin.

Miss Hayes Gwin, daughter of Wm.; H. and Elizabeth Gwin, was born near; Rensselaer, Indiana, June 23, 1889,1 and departed this life August 5, 1910, at the same home in which she was born, at the early age of 21 years, 1 month and 13 days. Her father died October 8, 1895, and one sister, Gladys, died August 11, 1898. She leaves to mourn their loss, her mother, three brothers and two sisters, as follows: Elmer Gwin, and Mrs. Frank Haskell, of this city; Marion Gwin, of Belle Fourche, S. Dak., and Carrie and Leslie at home. All were present at the funeral- excepting Marion. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Clias. Harper, of the M. E. Church, of which she was a member, having united with the church two years ago. She graduated from the common school in 1904 and from the Rensselaer high school in 1908. She was a teacher in the county for two years and was preparing to teach the coming winter. She was a young lady of unusual intellect and popularity. She was a great favorite among the young people of the community as was shown by the many friends Who came to piy their last tribute of respect. Another token of esteem was shown by the f!oral offerings sent by. friends and relatives, which were many and beautiful. Those who attended the funeral from out of town were Mrs. John Sharp, Mrs. Joe McEvoy, Peter Kohler and Charles Watson, of Chicago Heights; James Watson,! of Monon; Mrs. Geo. Thomas and Miss Mary McDonald, of Monticello; Wm. Haskell and Mrs. Winnie Dunlap, of Mt. Ayr, Mr. and Mrs. Felix Parker, of Roselawn, and Mrs. Carter Moore, of Frankfort. The pall bearers were Dale Warner, George Long; Leo Reeves, Emmett LaRUe, Ray Parks and Carl Duvall. The honorary bearers were Mildred and Nell Biggs, Grace Robinson, May tie Drake, Harriet Shedd and Belle Laßue. The tribute Cearers were Myrtle York and Lois Thompson. Burial at the Crockett cemetery.