The Evening Republican
Columbus, Indiana
Tuesday, Aug. 7, 1906
Edward Springer, well known throughout Bartholomew county, and in fact the entire state, died at his home in Elizabethtown this morning at 3:15 o'clock, of heart failure. He had been afflicted with heart disease for a number of years, but was never confined to his bed.
Mr. Springer seemed to know that death was about to claim him, and yesterday he spoke several times of dying. He said he was ready to go and kept his right mind to the last. He made his will Monday and named his son, William E. Springer, as executor. Some money was left to the Bartholomew County Board of Christian Churches and some to the Elizabethtown Christian church, but these amounts have not yet been made public.
Edward Springer was born in Meade county, Kentucky, about eighty-four years ago, and his parents died when he was young. As soon as he was able to work, he had to shift for himself, and his entire life from that time on was one of activity. During his youth he worked on the Ohio river, serving as a boat hand. In 1841, he moved to Jennings county, and in 1847 he moved to Elizabethtown, where he spent the rest of his life. Without a doubt Mr. Springer did more for the upbuilding of that town than any man who ever lived there. He was always a public spirited citizen, and always in favor of anything that would tend to better the conditions of the town. He worked on the old Madison railroad when it was built through Elizabethtown and thus had a hand in constructing the first railroad in the state.
Mr. Springer was a member of the Christian church and took an active part in church work. When the Christian church was first built at Elizabethtown, he was so interested in making it a success that he acted as janitor and did not charge any salary.
The business in which he was engaged was started about the time of the close of the civil war, and was known for years as E. Springer & son. When the Farmers and Merchants' Bank was organized at Elizabethtown, he became president of that institution and remained at the head of the bank until the time of his death. He was also largely interested in farming and owned a large farm when he died. He was a member of the Masonic lodge and a life long republican.
Mr. Springer was married to Sarah Branham in 1841. To this union one daughter was born and she died when young. He was married the second time to Mrs. Nancy Collier, this marriage being in 1852. Six children were born, three of them having died some time ago. The dead children were Rome C. Springer, George Springer and Maggie Springer. The last two died when they were young. The surviving children are the Hon. William E. Springer, Mrs. William Moffat and Mrs. D. M. Branham. Mrs. Springer died several years ago, and about seven years ago Mr. Springer married Indiana Elliott. She survives him.
Mr. Springer was one of the substantial citizens of the county and a much liked man. His business judgment was never doubted, and by his diligent efforts and straightforward methods, he was able to make and save money. His estate is valued at more than $100,000.
The funeral will be held from the Elizabethtown Christian church Thursday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Sparr, of Indianapolis, who is the regular pastor of the church. Burial in the Springer cemetery.
Columbus, Indiana
Tuesday, Aug. 7, 1906
Edward Springer, well known throughout Bartholomew county, and in fact the entire state, died at his home in Elizabethtown this morning at 3:15 o'clock, of heart failure. He had been afflicted with heart disease for a number of years, but was never confined to his bed.
Mr. Springer seemed to know that death was about to claim him, and yesterday he spoke several times of dying. He said he was ready to go and kept his right mind to the last. He made his will Monday and named his son, William E. Springer, as executor. Some money was left to the Bartholomew County Board of Christian Churches and some to the Elizabethtown Christian church, but these amounts have not yet been made public.
Edward Springer was born in Meade county, Kentucky, about eighty-four years ago, and his parents died when he was young. As soon as he was able to work, he had to shift for himself, and his entire life from that time on was one of activity. During his youth he worked on the Ohio river, serving as a boat hand. In 1841, he moved to Jennings county, and in 1847 he moved to Elizabethtown, where he spent the rest of his life. Without a doubt Mr. Springer did more for the upbuilding of that town than any man who ever lived there. He was always a public spirited citizen, and always in favor of anything that would tend to better the conditions of the town. He worked on the old Madison railroad when it was built through Elizabethtown and thus had a hand in constructing the first railroad in the state.
Mr. Springer was a member of the Christian church and took an active part in church work. When the Christian church was first built at Elizabethtown, he was so interested in making it a success that he acted as janitor and did not charge any salary.
The business in which he was engaged was started about the time of the close of the civil war, and was known for years as E. Springer & son. When the Farmers and Merchants' Bank was organized at Elizabethtown, he became president of that institution and remained at the head of the bank until the time of his death. He was also largely interested in farming and owned a large farm when he died. He was a member of the Masonic lodge and a life long republican.
Mr. Springer was married to Sarah Branham in 1841. To this union one daughter was born and she died when young. He was married the second time to Mrs. Nancy Collier, this marriage being in 1852. Six children were born, three of them having died some time ago. The dead children were Rome C. Springer, George Springer and Maggie Springer. The last two died when they were young. The surviving children are the Hon. William E. Springer, Mrs. William Moffat and Mrs. D. M. Branham. Mrs. Springer died several years ago, and about seven years ago Mr. Springer married Indiana Elliott. She survives him.
Mr. Springer was one of the substantial citizens of the county and a much liked man. His business judgment was never doubted, and by his diligent efforts and straightforward methods, he was able to make and save money. His estate is valued at more than $100,000.
The funeral will be held from the Elizabethtown Christian church Thursday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Sparr, of Indianapolis, who is the regular pastor of the church. Burial in the Springer cemetery.
The Evening Republican
Columbus, Indiana
Tuesday, Aug. 7, 1906
Edward Springer, well known throughout Bartholomew county, and in fact the entire state, died at his home in Elizabethtown this morning at 3:15 o'clock, of heart failure. He had been afflicted with heart disease for a number of years, but was never confined to his bed.
Mr. Springer seemed to know that death was about to claim him, and yesterday he spoke several times of dying. He said he was ready to go and kept his right mind to the last. He made his will Monday and named his son, William E. Springer, as executor. Some money was left to the Bartholomew County Board of Christian Churches and some to the Elizabethtown Christian church, but these amounts have not yet been made public.
Edward Springer was born in Meade county, Kentucky, about eighty-four years ago, and his parents died when he was young. As soon as he was able to work, he had to shift for himself, and his entire life from that time on was one of activity. During his youth he worked on the Ohio river, serving as a boat hand. In 1841, he moved to Jennings county, and in 1847 he moved to Elizabethtown, where he spent the rest of his life. Without a doubt Mr. Springer did more for the upbuilding of that town than any man who ever lived there. He was always a public spirited citizen, and always in favor of anything that would tend to better the conditions of the town. He worked on the old Madison railroad when it was built through Elizabethtown and thus had a hand in constructing the first railroad in the state.
Mr. Springer was a member of the Christian church and took an active part in church work. When the Christian church was first built at Elizabethtown, he was so interested in making it a success that he acted as janitor and did not charge any salary.
The business in which he was engaged was started about the time of the close of the civil war, and was known for years as E. Springer & son. When the Farmers and Merchants' Bank was organized at Elizabethtown, he became president of that institution and remained at the head of the bank until the time of his death. He was also largely interested in farming and owned a large farm when he died. He was a member of the Masonic lodge and a life long republican.
Mr. Springer was married to Sarah Branham in 1841. To this union one daughter was born and she died when young. He was married the second time to Mrs. Nancy Collier, this marriage being in 1852. Six children were born, three of them having died some time ago. The dead children were Rome C. Springer, George Springer and Maggie Springer. The last two died when they were young. The surviving children are the Hon. William E. Springer, Mrs. William Moffat and Mrs. D. M. Branham. Mrs. Springer died several years ago, and about seven years ago Mr. Springer married Indiana Elliott. She survives him.
Mr. Springer was one of the substantial citizens of the county and a much liked man. His business judgment was never doubted, and by his diligent efforts and straightforward methods, he was able to make and save money. His estate is valued at more than $100,000.
The funeral will be held from the Elizabethtown Christian church Thursday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Sparr, of Indianapolis, who is the regular pastor of the church. Burial in the Springer cemetery.
Columbus, Indiana
Tuesday, Aug. 7, 1906
Edward Springer, well known throughout Bartholomew county, and in fact the entire state, died at his home in Elizabethtown this morning at 3:15 o'clock, of heart failure. He had been afflicted with heart disease for a number of years, but was never confined to his bed.
Mr. Springer seemed to know that death was about to claim him, and yesterday he spoke several times of dying. He said he was ready to go and kept his right mind to the last. He made his will Monday and named his son, William E. Springer, as executor. Some money was left to the Bartholomew County Board of Christian Churches and some to the Elizabethtown Christian church, but these amounts have not yet been made public.
Edward Springer was born in Meade county, Kentucky, about eighty-four years ago, and his parents died when he was young. As soon as he was able to work, he had to shift for himself, and his entire life from that time on was one of activity. During his youth he worked on the Ohio river, serving as a boat hand. In 1841, he moved to Jennings county, and in 1847 he moved to Elizabethtown, where he spent the rest of his life. Without a doubt Mr. Springer did more for the upbuilding of that town than any man who ever lived there. He was always a public spirited citizen, and always in favor of anything that would tend to better the conditions of the town. He worked on the old Madison railroad when it was built through Elizabethtown and thus had a hand in constructing the first railroad in the state.
Mr. Springer was a member of the Christian church and took an active part in church work. When the Christian church was first built at Elizabethtown, he was so interested in making it a success that he acted as janitor and did not charge any salary.
The business in which he was engaged was started about the time of the close of the civil war, and was known for years as E. Springer & son. When the Farmers and Merchants' Bank was organized at Elizabethtown, he became president of that institution and remained at the head of the bank until the time of his death. He was also largely interested in farming and owned a large farm when he died. He was a member of the Masonic lodge and a life long republican.
Mr. Springer was married to Sarah Branham in 1841. To this union one daughter was born and she died when young. He was married the second time to Mrs. Nancy Collier, this marriage being in 1852. Six children were born, three of them having died some time ago. The dead children were Rome C. Springer, George Springer and Maggie Springer. The last two died when they were young. The surviving children are the Hon. William E. Springer, Mrs. William Moffat and Mrs. D. M. Branham. Mrs. Springer died several years ago, and about seven years ago Mr. Springer married Indiana Elliott. She survives him.
Mr. Springer was one of the substantial citizens of the county and a much liked man. His business judgment was never doubted, and by his diligent efforts and straightforward methods, he was able to make and save money. His estate is valued at more than $100,000.
The funeral will be held from the Elizabethtown Christian church Thursday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Sparr, of Indianapolis, who is the regular pastor of the church. Burial in the Springer cemetery.
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