Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 149, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 June 1914 — Obituary of Anson Chupp. [ARTICLE]

Obituary of Anson Chupp.

Anson Chupp, son of Levi and Rebecca Chupp, was born in Elkhart, Ind., April 24, 1875, and died at Roswell, N. Mex., June 19, 1914, aged 39 years, 1 month and 26 days. He came with his parents to Jasper county when still a boy .and on July 16, 1914, be wias married to Miss Jennie May Tucker, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. D. A. Tucker, who now live at Lynn Haven, Florida. In 1905 he entered business with his brother Frank at Edinbeng, IrkL, where he resided until 1910, when his failing health caused him to seek another climate and he went to'Boswell, N. Mex., making an heroic effort for life*, but he could not be saved. Anson was an example of splendid young manhood. He became a worker when young and by honest application to every duty assigned he grew into responsible manhood, well equipped for a 'business career, which he was well embarked upon when siezed by the malady that caused his ultimate death. To mourn his untimely death are the wife, the parents and four brothers and three sisters, also many other relatives and friends. His life was short but he lived it well and fulfilled the truism “He lives longest who lives best.” Deceased was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, also of the Christian church, and his funeral was held in the Rensselaer Christian church Tuesday, June 23rd, being conducted by Rev. Charles W. Postill, pastor of the Rosellawn and Fair Oaks M. E. churches. It was attended by a large number of relatives and friends. Burial was made in Weston cemetery.