The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Friday December 2, 1927
Page 1 column 7
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DEATH OCCURS IN INDIANAPOLIS
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Mrs. Mary J. Ridlin, Age
71,
Of Indianapolis, Dies At Hospital
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BURIAL WILL BE SUNDAY
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The death of Mary J. Ridlin, of
Brandywine township, widow of the late Peter Ridlin, occurred
Thursday night in an Indianapolis hospital. Mrs. Ridlin, who was
seventy-one years of age and had been in declining health for a
period of five years.
Surviving Mrs. Ridlin are her
son-in-law, Nelson Cook and her granddaughter, Miss Neva
Cook, of Brandywine township, with whom she lived: five brothers, Henry C.;
Robert and Leonidas Duncan of
Brandywine township; Grant Duncan of Greenfield; and David
Duncan, of Newcastle; and one sister, Mrs. Bell Low of
Cambridge City.
Mrs. Ridlin was a member of the Mt.
Lebanon M. P. church, where the funeral services will be held at ten
o’clock Saturday morning. Burial will be in the church cemetery in
charge of Carmony Brothers. The body has been brought to the home of
the son-in-law in Brandywine township.
Contributed by Barb Huff
The Shelbyville Republican
Tuesday March 1, 1921
Page 1 column 6
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PETER RIDLIN
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Died at His Home
Early Tuesday Morning
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Peter Ridlin, age 64 years, a resident of Hancock county just north of
Shelby County died at his home at 2:30 this morning. Dropsy caused his death.
The deceased had been in failing health for the past two years, but his
condition did not become serious until four weeks ago.
Surviving besides the widow he leaves one sister, Mrs. Nancy Whitaker,
of Hancock county and one granddaughter, Neva Cook.
Mr. Ridlin was a staunch member of the Mt. Lebanon church and was one of the
leading workers in this institution.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Mt. Lebanon church Thursday morning
at 10:00 o’clock. Burial in the church cemetery. Carmony Brothers, undertakers
in charge of the service.
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Hancock County Marriage Record
Book C-8 page 163
Peter J. Ridlin & Mary J. Duncan
July 8, 1889
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Contributed by Barb Huff
The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Tuesday, October 13, 1891
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RIDLIN FOUND DEAD
The Body of Stephen Ridlin Discovered
Hanging at Fountaintown
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Coroner Bruce received a telegram from Mr. Joe Meyer, of Fountaintown, early this morning, stating that Stephen Ridlin, well-known in this city, had hung himself at that place. The dispatch contained no particulars as to the cause, the hour or the precise location of the body when found, hence the reasons for his self-destruction are largely matters of conjecture. The victim was probably fifty-five years of age, and had been greatly afflicted with weak eyes for several years past. The loss of his wife, which occurred four or five years ago, was also a matter which caused him the deepest despondency.
Mr. Ridlin had been a successful farmer, and at one time owned land in Van Buren township. Reverses overtook him, and he was forced to sell. He then moved to this city and followed the occupation of teamster for another period of years. The gradual failing of his eyes made it necessary for him to abandon the work, and he went to the residence of a daughter at Fountaintown a short time ago, and it was at her home where he committed the deed. He was generally liked, and respected for many admirable traits. Coroner Bruce is investigating the matter today.
Ibid.
Wednesday, October 14, 1891
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STEPHEN RIDLIN HANGS HIMSELF
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Stephen Ridlin, as stated yesterday, hung himself at Fountaintown at an early hour yesterday morning. He left no letter's or statements of any kind to account for his rashness. III health and old age are given as the cause. His body was found in an old shed, quite a distance from his residence, and life was extinct when he was discovered. His remains were buried today. The Coroner returned the following verdict:
CORONER'S VERDICT
State of Indiana )
Shelby County, ) ss
I, Clarence R. Bruce, Coroner of Shelby county, having viewed the remains and heard the evidence in regard to the death of Stephen Ridlin, late of Van Buren township, find that he came to his death by hanging himself, Tuesday morning, October 13, 1891, and that no person was in any wise accountable save himself, for said self-destruction.
Clarence R. Bruce, Coroner Shelby County
Shelbyville, Oct. 14, 1891
Submitted by Barb Huff for Kathy Ridlen
The Daily Republican
Thursday, June, 17, 1886
Page 1, column 3
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Died, June 15, at her home in Fountaintown, of consumption, Mrs. Amanda Ridlin, wife of Stephen Ridlin, in the 47th year of her age. The services took place at the house yesterday at 3 o'clock p.m. the Rev. G.W. Smith of the M.P. church officiating. Burial at the Concord cemetery by C.W. Morrison, funeral director.
Submitted by Barb Huff for Kathy Ridlen
The Daily Republican
Tuesday, March 30, 1886
Page 1, column 4
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Perry Ridling, aged twenty-one years and son of Peter Ridling, died on Monday at 12 o'clock of consumption, at his home in Fountaintown. Services on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the residence, the Rev. Smith, of the M. P. Church, officiating. Burial at the Concord cemetery by C.W. Morrison, funeral director.
Submitted by Barb Huff for Kathy Ridlen
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