“Napoleon B. WARE died at his residence, south of town, Sunday morning at five. He has been in poor health for over two years, having contracted blood-poison while nursing his son who died of that disease in Gila, Illinois in March 1908. He was seized with vertigo while in Waveland, a week before his death, and was henceforward confined to his bed. On Saturday evening he was feeling much better. At half-past four Mrs. Ware was awakened by his gasping for breath. He remained unconscious until his death. The funeral services were held at the home at two on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. W. H. Fertich officiating. The services at the grave, in the Jarvis Cemetery, were in charge of Waveland Lodge No. 217, I. O. O. F.

Mr. Ware was born in Parke Co., November 25, 1852, and has lived in that county most of his life. He married Sallie E. Crutchfield, December 9, 1873. They moved to Gila, Illinois, about twelve years ago, where the wife and mother died. Mr. Ware returned to Indiana, about two years ago. January 14, 1908 he married Mrs. Eliza Jarvis, who survives him. He is also survived by his aged father, John D. Ware, his son Leslie and seven grandchildren. He was converted in a revival in Waveland, and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church about twenty years ago. He was also a member in good standing in Waveland Lodge of Odd Fellows and Siloam Rebekah Lodge. His brothers in the lodge esteemed him highly, while his kindly disposition made friends for him of all who knew him.”

Source:   Waveland Independent, 17 June 1910

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