Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 3, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 April 1920 — Obituary [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Obituary

Anna King Allison was born in Hancock county, Ind., May 29, 1842, and passed from this life April 1, 1920, at the ripe age of 77 years, 10 months and 3 days. All of her earlier life was spent in Hancock county, and in 1882 she oame with her family to Jasper county. On Dec. 19, 1861, she and William H. King were united in marriage. This union was broken by the death of her husband May 20, 1909. To this union seven children were born, Mrs. Alice Mills, Indianapolis; William King, Medaryville, and a twin brother, John, who died in infancy; Benjamin F. King, who died about four years ago; Mrs. Martha Worden, Wabash; Frank King of Rensselaer and Mrs. Emma Wolf, Chalmers. A little more than two years ago, Aug. 30, 1917, she was married to Snowden Allison. She united with the Christian church at Zionsville, Ind., in 1877. She was a faithful wife, a loving mothet and a kind neighbor and friend. She leaves to mourn their loss a husband, five children, three brothers and three sisters, 25 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren, besides a host of relatives "and friends. **

Ronald Otto Adams beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Adams, was born at Bluffton, Ind., Aug. 23, 1906. His life was dedicated to Christ while an infant by baptism at the Prairie M. E. church near the above town. He had a bright, cheerful disposition, was industrial, and showed unusual promise in his school work. He took the entrance examination for high school the Saturday' before his death. His influence for good was shown wherever he went, at school, at home, at play. He passed away, to be With his Maker, Monday, Meh. 22, 1920,» death being due to an accident. He leaves to mourn ms loss, besides his parents, four sisters, a brother and a host of friends. **