Kokomo Daily Tribune - Saturday, February 16, 1924:
Hamilton M. Sailors, West Jefferson Street, age 82 years, a resident of Kokomo for nearly a half century, County Clerk from 1883 to 1887, a Civil War soldier, and widely known and highly respected citizen, died suddenly at 1:30 this afternoon in the Gem Restaurant on Union Street, directly across from the I.D.T. Station, of heart failure.
Mr. Sailors had finished his noon lunch and had stepped to the cashier's stand to settle his bill with Edward Mings, the proprietor, when he suddenly grasped his aide and sank to the floor. Beyond a slight gasp or two, there was no further manifestation of life. Death seemed to have come practically instantaneously. The body was removed to the Smith & Jacobs undertaking establishment to be prepared for burial. Later, it will be taken to the home of Homer P. Sailors, a son and only child of the deceased, with whom he lived.
Mr. Sailors was born in Rush County, Indiana and spent his earlier boyhood there, but removed with his parents to Wabash County while still a youth. He was residing there when the Civil War came on. In 1862, he enlisted in the 101 Indiana Volunteer Infantry which he served until the close of the conflict, seeing much active service. Upon being mustered out of the Army, he returned to Wabash where he married and engaged in the drug business. Nearly fifty years ago, he came to Kokomo becoming owner of a drug store on the corner of the Opera House Block on Buckeye Street.
In 1882, he obtained the Republican nomination for County Clerk and was elected. He entered the office in 1883 and served until 1887. After retiring from that position, he engaged at different times in both commercial enterprises and farming, but at all times had his residence in Kokomo. He was an ardent Republican and long and prominently identified with the local Republican organization. He was a member of the Main Street Christian Church and of T. J. Harrison Post, GAR. With his former comrades in arms, he was very popular, and his sudden death will sadden them greatly. Mrs. Sailors died about ten years ago since which time Mr. Sailors had made his home with his son.
To all of the old-time residents of this city and county, the death of H. M. Sailors will be especially saddening for practically all of them know him and had a high regard for him. He was an unusually sociable, kindly, and likeable man. He had old-fashioned ideas of integrity, and his word was never open to question. He had the knack of making friends and keeping them, and he strove to live in pleasant relations with all with whom he came in contact. He was devoted to his church, steadfast in his friendships, and dutiful in all his relations as a citizen. He was a good soldier and a good citizen, and the memory he leaves behind him is a particularly kindly one.
Hamilton M. Sailors, West Jefferson Street, age 82 years, a resident of Kokomo for nearly a half century, County Clerk from 1883 to 1887, a Civil War soldier, and widely known and highly respected citizen, died suddenly at 1:30 this afternoon in the Gem Restaurant on Union Street, directly across from the I.D.T. Station, of heart failure.
Mr. Sailors had finished his noon lunch and had stepped to the cashier's stand to settle his bill with Edward Mings, the proprietor, when he suddenly grasped his aide and sank to the floor. Beyond a slight gasp or two, there was no further manifestation of life. Death seemed to have come practically instantaneously. The body was removed to the Smith & Jacobs undertaking establishment to be prepared for burial. Later, it will be taken to the home of Homer P. Sailors, a son and only child of the deceased, with whom he lived.
Mr. Sailors was born in Rush County, Indiana and spent his earlier boyhood there, but removed with his parents to Wabash County while still a youth. He was residing there when the Civil War came on. In 1862, he enlisted in the 101 Indiana Volunteer Infantry which he served until the close of the conflict, seeing much active service. Upon being mustered out of the Army, he returned to Wabash where he married and engaged in the drug business. Nearly fifty years ago, he came to Kokomo becoming owner of a drug store on the corner of the Opera House Block on Buckeye Street.
In 1882, he obtained the Republican nomination for County Clerk and was elected. He entered the office in 1883 and served until 1887. After retiring from that position, he engaged at different times in both commercial enterprises and farming, but at all times had his residence in Kokomo. He was an ardent Republican and long and prominently identified with the local Republican organization. He was a member of the Main Street Christian Church and of T. J. Harrison Post, GAR. With his former comrades in arms, he was very popular, and his sudden death will sadden them greatly. Mrs. Sailors died about ten years ago since which time Mr. Sailors had made his home with his son.
To all of the old-time residents of this city and county, the death of H. M. Sailors will be especially saddening for practically all of them know him and had a high regard for him. He was an unusually sociable, kindly, and likeable man. He had old-fashioned ideas of integrity, and his word was never open to question. He had the knack of making friends and keeping them, and he strove to live in pleasant relations with all with whom he came in contact. He was devoted to his church, steadfast in his friendships, and dutiful in all his relations as a citizen. He was a good soldier and a good citizen, and the memory he leaves behind him is a particularly kindly one.
Kokomo Daily Tribune - Saturday, February 16, 1924:
Hamilton M. Sailors, West Jefferson Street, age 82 years, a resident of Kokomo for nearly a half century, County Clerk from 1883 to 1887, a Civil War soldier, and widely known and highly respected citizen, died suddenly at 1:30 this afternoon in the Gem Restaurant on Union Street, directly across from the I.D.T. Station, of heart failure.
Mr. Sailors had finished his noon lunch and had stepped to the cashier's stand to settle his bill with Edward Mings, the proprietor, when he suddenly grasped his aide and sank to the floor. Beyond a slight gasp or two, there was no further manifestation of life. Death seemed to have come practically instantaneously. The body was removed to the Smith & Jacobs undertaking establishment to be prepared for burial. Later, it will be taken to the home of Homer P. Sailors, a son and only child of the deceased, with whom he lived.
Mr. Sailors was born in Rush County, Indiana and spent his earlier boyhood there, but removed with his parents to Wabash County while still a youth. He was residing there when the Civil War came on. In 1862, he enlisted in the 101 Indiana Volunteer Infantry which he served until the close of the conflict, seeing much active service. Upon being mustered out of the Army, he returned to Wabash where he married and engaged in the drug business. Nearly fifty years ago, he came to Kokomo becoming owner of a drug store on the corner of the Opera House Block on Buckeye Street.
In 1882, he obtained the Republican nomination for County Clerk and was elected. He entered the office in 1883 and served until 1887. After retiring from that position, he engaged at different times in both commercial enterprises and farming, but at all times had his residence in Kokomo. He was an ardent Republican and long and prominently identified with the local Republican organization. He was a member of the Main Street Christian Church and of T. J. Harrison Post, GAR. With his former comrades in arms, he was very popular, and his sudden death will sadden them greatly. Mrs. Sailors died about ten years ago since which time Mr. Sailors had made his home with his son.
To all of the old-time residents of this city and county, the death of H. M. Sailors will be especially saddening for practically all of them know him and had a high regard for him. He was an unusually sociable, kindly, and likeable man. He had old-fashioned ideas of integrity, and his word was never open to question. He had the knack of making friends and keeping them, and he strove to live in pleasant relations with all with whom he came in contact. He was devoted to his church, steadfast in his friendships, and dutiful in all his relations as a citizen. He was a good soldier and a good citizen, and the memory he leaves behind him is a particularly kindly one.
Hamilton M. Sailors, West Jefferson Street, age 82 years, a resident of Kokomo for nearly a half century, County Clerk from 1883 to 1887, a Civil War soldier, and widely known and highly respected citizen, died suddenly at 1:30 this afternoon in the Gem Restaurant on Union Street, directly across from the I.D.T. Station, of heart failure.
Mr. Sailors had finished his noon lunch and had stepped to the cashier's stand to settle his bill with Edward Mings, the proprietor, when he suddenly grasped his aide and sank to the floor. Beyond a slight gasp or two, there was no further manifestation of life. Death seemed to have come practically instantaneously. The body was removed to the Smith & Jacobs undertaking establishment to be prepared for burial. Later, it will be taken to the home of Homer P. Sailors, a son and only child of the deceased, with whom he lived.
Mr. Sailors was born in Rush County, Indiana and spent his earlier boyhood there, but removed with his parents to Wabash County while still a youth. He was residing there when the Civil War came on. In 1862, he enlisted in the 101 Indiana Volunteer Infantry which he served until the close of the conflict, seeing much active service. Upon being mustered out of the Army, he returned to Wabash where he married and engaged in the drug business. Nearly fifty years ago, he came to Kokomo becoming owner of a drug store on the corner of the Opera House Block on Buckeye Street.
In 1882, he obtained the Republican nomination for County Clerk and was elected. He entered the office in 1883 and served until 1887. After retiring from that position, he engaged at different times in both commercial enterprises and farming, but at all times had his residence in Kokomo. He was an ardent Republican and long and prominently identified with the local Republican organization. He was a member of the Main Street Christian Church and of T. J. Harrison Post, GAR. With his former comrades in arms, he was very popular, and his sudden death will sadden them greatly. Mrs. Sailors died about ten years ago since which time Mr. Sailors had made his home with his son.
To all of the old-time residents of this city and county, the death of H. M. Sailors will be especially saddening for practically all of them know him and had a high regard for him. He was an unusually sociable, kindly, and likeable man. He had old-fashioned ideas of integrity, and his word was never open to question. He had the knack of making friends and keeping them, and he strove to live in pleasant relations with all with whom he came in contact. He was devoted to his church, steadfast in his friendships, and dutiful in all his relations as a citizen. He was a good soldier and a good citizen, and the memory he leaves behind him is a particularly kindly one.
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