Printed in The Rochester (IN) Sentinel
Saturday, June 8, 1878

LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
As a wool buyer and carder, Marcus COOK is said to be a success.
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Printed in The Rochester (IN) Sentinel
Saturday, August 3, 1878

LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
Marcus COOK, the very efficient Clerk at LAUER's clothing establishment for several years past, has severed his connection with that house and will, in a short time, open a clothing house of his own, in the north room of the Masonic block.
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Printed in The Rochester (IN) Sentinel
Saturday, August 23, 1879

ADDITIONAL LOCALS

Marcus COOK announces in a display advertisement that he is bound to sell off his stock of clothing at cost, or below.
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Printed in The Rochester (IN) Sentinel
Saturday, January 14, 1882

After thirteen years business enterprise in this city, Mr. Marcus COOK, who has been associated with J. LAUER in the clothing business, severs his connection with that firm and accepts a position as a travelling agent for a Cincinnati wholesale clothing house. . . . .

SOURCE:
Fulton County Indiana
Obituaries & Biographies - 1882
by Wendell C. Tombaugh
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Printed in The Rochester (IN) Sentinel
Saturday, August 18, 1883

A large surprise party was given Mart and Betty COOK the first of this month. . . . His age, 73; hers 68. [Gifts from] S. SPOHN, Sid SPOHN, Mollie SPOTTS and Amanda SPOHN. (Wagoner item)
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Printed in The Rochester (IN) Sentinel
Saturday, November 22, 1884

Mrs. Joseph LAUER and Mrs. Sol ALLMAN went to Cincinnati this week to attend the wedding of their brother, Marcus COOK, which will take place next Tuesday. (??)
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Printed in The Rochester (IN) Sentinel
Wednesday, April 11, 1888

BIOG - Mr. Mark COOK was attacked some days ago with a paralytic stroke, and is very low at this writing. He is almost 80 years old and no hopes are entertained for his recovery. (WAGONER)
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OBITUARY
The Rochester (IN) Sentinel

Wednesday, April 18, 1888

DIED - Mark Cook, April 9, 1888, aged 78 years 3 months and 16 days. Mr. Cook was born in England, and was married over 50 years ago, and was the father of eight children, three of whom survive. He was a kind father, upright citizen, and a constant member of the M.E. church for 25 years.

The funeral services were conducted at the M.E. church by Rev. MILLER. Interment was made in the Shelton cemetery. (Green Oak)

SOURCE:
Fulton County Indiana
Obituaries & Biographies - 1888
by Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh

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