Shelby County Indiana History & Genealogy, Obituaries

The South Florida Sun - Sentinel
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
November 11, 2008
Section B, Page 8
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Perkins, Elizabeth Spiegel, 94, Boca Raton, Florida, formerly of Shelbyville, Indiana died peacefully on Sunday November 9, 2008. She was born in Chicago, April 8, 1914 to the late Elizabeth and John Hall. She and her family moved to Shelbyville, IN in 1915 where they located their family furniture manufacturing company. After graduating from The Tudor Hall School in Indianapolis, she attended Smith College in North Hampton, Massachusetts graduating with honors in 1936. After marrying her high school sweetheart, William Sorden Spiegel, she and Bill moved to Boston where he attended Harvard School of Business. They returned to Shelbyville where she and Bill had two children, John and Margaret. After her husband died in 1978 she moved to Boca Raton, Florida to join her brother Bradley Hall in Royal Palm. She married Admiral Charles Perkins who died in 1989. Libby, as she is known to her friends, was an avid golfer hitting a hole-in-one at age 86. She greatly enjoyed playing bridge competitively and socially, and won many tournaments. She was a wonderful hostess and loved to entertain. She and her long time companion, Reed Taylor, loved traveling and visiting with friends. She warmed people's hearts with her great sense of humor and lively spirit. Her positive outlook was an inspiration to all who knew her. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her son John W. Spiegel (Karen) of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia and by her daughter Margaret S. Dawson (Edwin) of Columbus, Indiana. Other survivors include seven grandchildren: Robert Spiegel (Monica) of Birmingham, AL, John Spiegel (April) of Charlotte, NC, Bradley Spiegel (Leslie) of Macon, GA, Edwin Dawson (Darla) of Cincinnati, OH, John Dawson (Melanie) of Minneapolis, MN, Bradley Dawson of Chicago, IL; and Martha Shepherd Atlanta, GA, and six great-grandchildren. Libby was a member of Woodstock Club, Indianapolis; Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club, Boca Raton; Little Club, Delray Beach and St. Andrews Club , Delray Beach. She was a member of the Smith College Alumni Club. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, November 12th at 11:00 am at Kraeer Funeral Home, 1353 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, Florida. Friends are invited to her home following the service.
Contributed by John Addison Ballard

The Shelbyville News
October 11, 2005
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Jerry Lee Spiegel, 52, of Fairland, died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005.
Born Sept. 25, 1953, Camp Atterbury, to Charles A. and Nina (Rhynearson) Spiegel.
Married Diana Marie Clark, she survives.
Other survivors: mother; four sons, Robbie Lee Spiegel, Ryan Patrick Spiegel, Matthew Caleb Spiegel and Joel Tresslar; two daughters, Brittany Michalla Spiegel and Christina Dillman; three brothers, Doug, Mike and Roy; three sisters, Barbara, Kim and Denise; 10 grandchildren, Diana Jo Spiegel, Christine Spiegel, Elijah Spiegel, Ryan Spiegel, Patrick Spiegel, Keara Marie Tresslar, Jillyann Tresslar, Kerigan Tresslar, Darian Dillman and Desire Dillman.
Preceded in death by his father; two sisters, Judy Hendricks and Patricia Adams; and father-in-law, James E. Clark.
Lifelong Shelby County resident.
Little & Sons Funeral Home, 4901 E. Stop 11 Road, in Indianapolis.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, in Greenwood.
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
Monday May 17, 1971
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RITES ARE TUESDAY
FOR MRS. SPIEGEL
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Mrs. Zeruah B. Spiegel, 74, Hoosier Village, Indianapolis, died Saturday, Winona Memorial Hospital, Indianapolis
Former local resident.
Services: Flanner and Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.
Burial: Crown Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary any time.
Lived in Indianapolis the past 48 years.
Born in Shelbyville on November 28, 1896 to Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Griffey.
Surviving: daughter, Mrs. Barbara Robinson, St. Petersburg, Florida; two sons, Frederick A. Spiegel, and Lynn E. Spiegel, both of Indianapolis, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Contributed by Barb Huff
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
Friday November 11, 1956
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ELMER SPIEGEL DIES AT HOME
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Rites Saturday For Former City Resident
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          Elmer A. Spiegel, 68, former local resident and brother of Mrs. Celea Chafee of Fairland, died at his home 4347 Winthrop Avenue, Indianapolis, Thursday. Funeral rites will be held Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the Flanner and Buchanan Fall Creek Mortuary, Indianapolis. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.
          Mr. Spiegel was born in Vincennes, the son of Mr. and Mrs. August Spiegel. His father was an associate in the old Spiegel-Toomes furniture manufacturing factory that was located in this city.
          Mr. Spiegel who moved from here to Indianapolis 35 years ago, was a cabinet maker and a general contractor. He was a member of the Carrollton Avenue Evangelical and Reformed church.
          He is survived by the widow, Ruey Spiegel, and three children, Mrs. Barbara Jeanne Robinson and Lynn E. and Frederick A. Spiegel, all of Indianapolis. Also surviving are two sisters with Mrs. Chafee, Miss Dorothy Spiegel and Miss Lelea Spiegel of Indianapolis. There are six grandchildren.
Contributed by Barb Huff

The Shelbyville Democrat
Monday March 23, 1953
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SPIEGEL RITES TO BE TUESDAY
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Shelbyville Businessman, 53, Dies at Hospital
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          Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Murphy Mortuary for Clarence R. Spiegel, 53, local businessman who died Saturday at the Robert Long Hospital in Indianapolis.
          Rev. Roscoe M. Wolvington will officiate at the rites and burial will be in Forest Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary.
          Mr. Spiegel, owner and operator of the Spiegel Coal Company for 38 years and also an affiliate of the Spiegel Furniture Company, had been in failing health for three years and had been hospitalized for two weeks. His home was at 528 West Washington Street.
          The son of William and Mary (Siteman) Spiegel, he was born in this city on May 21, 1899. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Shelbyville Elks Lodge. On June 30, 1923, he was married to Meryle McMahan who survives with one of two children born to the union, Allen Spiegel of Indianapolis. A son, Mark, died on March 13, 1938. Also surviving is a brother Christian Spiegel of this city, and two grandchildren Jennifer and Christian Spiegel.
Contributed by Barb Huff

The Shelbyville Republican
Tuesday October 1, 1946
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SPIEGEL RITES WILL BE HELD
ON WEDNESDAY
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Arthur Spiegel, 80, Head of Local Furniture Company,
Dies at Home Here
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          Funeral services for Arthur E. Spiegel, a co-founder of one of Shelbyville’s oldest major business institutions -- the Spiegel Furniture Company -- who died at his home yesterday, will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. He was 80 years old.
          The rites will be held at the Spiegel home, 239 W. Washington St., with Dr. L. O. Richmond, of Knightstown, officiating. Burial will be made in Forest Hill cemetery in charge of Charles M. Ewing. Friends may call at the home at any time and requested to omit flowers.
Factory Founded in 1889
          With his father, Christian Spiegel, and his brothers, Mr. Spiegel founded the furniture factory here 57 years ago -- in 1889 -- and had made his home in Shelbyville since that time. During that time the firm became one of the larger furniture manufacturing concerns in the Midwest and Mr. Spiegel maintained an active interest in its affairs until he was stricken.
          He was at his office at the factory here Saturday, but suffered a paralytic stroke Sunday afternoon.
          Mr. and Mrs. Spiegel also maintained a home in Hollywood, Florida, where they had spent each winter for the past several years.
Born In Indianapolis
          In addition to his business interests here, Mr. Spiegel also was connected with several local fraternal organizations. His affiliations with such groups included Shelby Lodge No. 28, F. & A.M.; Shelby Chapter No. 20, R.A.M.; Shelby Council No. 3, R. & S.M.; Baldwin Commandery No. 2, Knights Templar; Shelbyville Elks Club; Knight of Pythias, and the Columbia Club of Indianapolis.
          Born in Indianapolis on July 7, 1866, the son of Christian and Amelia (Boyce) Spiegel. Mr. Spiegel was connected with the furniture business a few years before moving to Shelbyville to found the new company. On September 28, 1898, he was married in this city to Miss Elizabeth Koch.
          His four brothers and one sister preceded him in death and the widow and several nieces and nephews are the only survivors.
Contributed by Barb Huff

The Shelbyville Republican
Tuesday July 5, 1938
Page 1 column 8
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SPIEGEL RITES HELD IN HOME
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Funeral Services For Mrs. Lura Spiegel
Held Monday afternoon
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          Funeral services for Mrs. Lura Spiegel, age seventy-three, prominent Shelbyville woman, who died Saturday at her home 248 west Broadway, were held Monday at 2:30 p.m. at the late home. Dr. C. A. Bowler, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, of which the deceased was a member, officiated. Burial in charge of Charles M. Ewing, was made in Forest Hill cemetery.
          She was born in Kirksville, Kentucky on December 28, 1864, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Maurice Doores. In 1889 she was united in marriage to Charles A. Spiegel, and to this union was born a daughter, Mary Florence, who passed away in 1912. Mr. Spiegel ‘s death occurred in 1927.
          Mrs. Spiegel was socially prominent in the community for many years and has also traveled extensively during her lifetime. She spent last winter at Pasadena, California, where she visited each winter. Mrs. Spiegel was one of three women responsible for the construction of the park and fountain at the intersection of Broadway and Washington avenue. She had helped numerous young people in the community in a financial way, but always preferred to carry on such activities in a quiet and unassuming manner.
          Survivors include one niece, Mrs. Ray Purcell, of Brussels, Belgium; one great-niece, Mrs. Pete Moran, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; one great nephew, Howard Lannon, of Hurley, New Mexico and several cousins.
Contributed by Barb Huff

A Shelby County Newspaper
Thursday, May 6, 1926
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DEATH CLAIMS
    MRS. W. SPEAGLE
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Funeral Will Be Held Saturday
Afternoon At Vine
St. Methodist Church.
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SHE WAS ILL A YEAR
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          Mrs. Minnie R. Speagle, wife of W. W. Speagle, died at 11:30 o'clock this morning at the home 45 Fourth street, following a year's illness. She was 50 years and 6 months old and had lived in Shelby county twenty-five years. She moved to Shelbyville seven [section not legible].
          Mrs. Speagle was a member of the Pocahontas and Royal Neighbors societies at Shelbyville and the M. P. church at Center.
          Besides the husband, a son and a daughter by a former marriage, Mrs. Lillie Lawson and Wilber Pa[not legible], both of Shelbyville, and seven grandchildren survive.
          Funeral services will be held at 3:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Vine Street Methodist Protestant church with the Rev. F. E. Crider in charge. Members of the Pocahontas and Royal Neighbors will take part.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelby Republican
Thursday June 30, 1921
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LOST HIS LIFE IN ACCIDENT
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Oscar Spiegel, Formerly of Shelbyville,
Was Killed Thursday Night
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RAYMOND FRITTER WAS HURT
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Both Young Men Former Residents of Shelbyville
and Are Known Here
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          Oscar Spiegel, age twenty-one years, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Spiegel, No. 329 Sutherland avenue, Indianapolis, was killed instantly in an automobile accident which occurred on Thursday night, about nine-thirty o’clock, on the Madison road, two miles north of Greenwood. Raymond Fritter, a son of Mrs. Leone Fritter, of Connersville, who was riding with Spiegel, was thrown out, and was badly dazed. He was unconscious for a time.
          Both of the young men formerly lived in Shelbyville with their parents. Mrs. And Mrs. Spiegel left Shelbyville for Indianapolis after living in Washington avenue here a number of years. Oscar Spiegel attended local schools, and was a member of Company I, Indiana State Militia, which was formed here during the period of war.
          Young Fritter was in the army during the war, and recently had been attending a government vocational training school at Indianapolis, learning the trade of a barber. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fritter. His father was electrocuted here several years ago. Mrs. Fritter recently left Shelbyville, and is now making her home in Connersville.
          Not many details of the accident could be learned today, as young Fritter stated that he could remember but little concerning the circumstances. The machine, which was driven by young Spiegel, was overturned, and lying at the side of the road. Both young men had been tossed out.
          Elmer Spiegel, a brother, who went to Indianapolis after being notified of the accident, went to the scene of the accident, and made an investigation. He stated that the machine which his brother had been driving appeared to have been struck from behind and to have been knocked from the road.
          Fritter was found sitting at the side of the machine by Joseph A. Barrach, who passed the place about ten o’clock last night. He reported the accident to the police. The body of Oscar Spiegel was taken to Greenwood last night, and later was moved to the home of his parents.
          The young man is survived by his parents, one brother, Elmer Spiegel, of this city; and three sisters, Mrs. Garnet Chafee, of Shelbyville, and Lelia and Dorothy Spiegel, of Indianapolis.
          Funeral services will be held at the home Saturday afternoon at two o’clock, the Rev. George M. Smith, officiating. The body will be brought here about four-thirty o’clock Saturday afternoon and burial will be made in Forest Hill cemetery, following a short service at the grave, conducted by the Rev. George M. Smith. Ralph J. Edwards will be in charge of the funeral arrangements.
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Ibid.
Thursday July 7, 1921
Page 2 column 3
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          Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Spiegel, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Spiegel, Mrs. Mary Spiegel, Mrs. Harve Martz and Mrs. B. A. Harding attended the funeral services of Oscar Spiegel held at Indianapolis this afternoon.
Contributed by Barb Huff

The Chicago Tribune
Tuesday September 17, 1918
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JOSEPH SPIEGEL,
MAIL ORDER FATHER,
DIES
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          Joseph Spiegel, founder and head of the Spiegel House Furnishing Company and the Spiegel, May, Stern Company, died in the Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, September 14. Mr. Spiegel, who was in his 78th year, was a veteran of the civil war.
          When his service with the 120th Ohio Infantry was over, Mr. Spiegel came to Chicago and established the business which was the nucleus of the vast interests he directed up to the time of his death. It was Mr. Spiegel who originated the credit mail order trade, and the Spiegel, May, Stern Company is the pioneer in that line.
          Mr. Spiegel leaves a widow, Mrs. Matilda Spiegel, and two sons, Modie Joseph Spiegel and Sidney M. Spiegel, both of whom have been business associates of their father. Another son, Arthur Spiegel, died several years ago.
          In the old volunteer fire fighting days Mr. Spiegel was well known as a buff. He was an active member of Sinai Temple and was a most generous supporter of its charities.
Contributed by Barb Huff

The Shelbyville Republican
Saturday December 14, 1912
Page 1 column 6
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MISS SPIEGEL DIED TODAY
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Only Child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spiegel of West Broadway
Was Prominent And Highly Respected
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          Miss Florence Spiegel, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spiegel, of West Broadway, died at the home of her parents, Saturday morning at 11 o’clock of asthma. At the time of death she was twenty years of age. Miss Spiegel was one of the most prominent and highly respected young ladies in the city. The announcement of her death will come as a great shock to her many friends.
          Miss Spiegel had been afflicted for many years with asthma and had visited most of the best known health resorts in a vain effort to regain her health. Her condition became very bad Friday evening and a physician was called, remaining at her bedside during the night. She lapsed into unconsciousness late Friday and never regained consciousness. The funeral announcement will be made later by Ralph J. Edwards, who is in charge.
          Mr. and Mrs. Spiegel have the sincere sympathy of a host of friends in their sore affliction.
[Buried Forest Hill Cemetery]
Contributed by Barb Huff

The Shelbyville Republican
Friday October 18, 1907
Page 1 column 6
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DEATHS---FUNERALS
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          Harry Spiegel died at his home, No. 288 West Hendricks street, last night at 10:30 o’clock, of consumption, from which disease he had been a sufferer for several years. He was thirty-six years, ten months and twenty day of age. He was a prominent member of the Red Men and Modern Woodmen lodges. Deceased leaves a widow and one sister, Mrs. Shed Anders. He was a grandson of the late Christian Spiegel. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, but who the officiating clergyman will be has not been decided. Burial in Forest Hill cemetery in charge of Edwards & Hageman.
Rev. G. M. Smith, pastor of the First M.E. church will officiate.
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Ibid.
Saturday October 19, 1907
Page 4 column 1
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The pall bearers for the funeral of the late Harry Spiegel will be William Vatchett and W. S. Cherry, of the Red Men, William Fagel and Sanders McKenney, of the Sons of Veterans, Emil Grohle and George Kelley, of the Woodmen.
Contributed by Barb Huff

The Shelbyville Democrat
Monday, September 29, 1907
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CHRISTIAN SPEIGEL DIED LAST EVENING
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WAS OLDEST FURNITURE MANUFACTURER
IN COUNTRY ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN LOOKING
AFTER DETAILS OF THE BUSINESS.
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           Christian Speigel, the founder of the Speigel furniture company, died at his home on west Washington street, yesterday evening, at six o'clock. For several days he has been in critical condition and death was not unexpected.
           Mr. Speigel was known in furniture circles as the oldest furniture manufacturer in the country actively engaged in business. He was the son of Jacob and Sophie Speigel and was born in Hesse Darnstadt[sic], Germany, August 1, 1823, making him at the time of death eighty-four years, one month and twenty-one days of age.
           When Christine Speigel was about nine years of age he came to America with his parents, landing at Baltimore, Md., where his father died three years later. In 1837 the family moved to Cincinnati, where Mr. Speigel learned the cabinet-makers' trade. In those days boys were bound out for a four-years' term as apprentices and the conditions under which they worked were very unsatisfactory.
           Mr. Speigel remained in Cincinnati until 1847, when he went to Lawrenceburg, Indiana, to work for the firm of Brown & Lamping, which had been established since 1844 and which was the first furniture factory started in Indiana. In the old days furniture factories were operated by horse power and machinery was very crude as compared to present day devises. Mr. Speigel started started in business with an equipment of tools consisting of a rip saw, a cross-cut saw, hand mortise, Daniels' planer, frame band saw, turning lathe and boring machine, quite a contrast to the thoroly modern machinery driven by the electric meters of the present Speigel plant.
           In the early days furniture was manufactured from cherry, mahogany and black walnut, no oak being used. Goods were finished by giving them a coat of resin varnish, which after it was dried, was scraped off and the surface rubbed smooth. Every manufacturer was his own designer and the styles were seldom changed.
           Mr. Speigel remained in Lawrenceburg until 1855, when he removed to Indianapolis, where, together together with his brother, Augustus, and with Fred Thoms and Henry Frank, he organized the Speigel-Thoms furniture company. This company did an extensive business. It built the first five-story building erected in Indianapolis. This building was used as a warehouse. At present it is the store of the People's Outfitting company on west Washington street. In the eighties Mr. Speigel sold out his interest in the Indianapolis firm and went to Vincennes, forming the firm of Speigel, Gardner & Co. In 1885 he purchased the interests of his partners and continued alone in the business until 1889, when he decided to move to Shelbyville. The Speigel furniture company was formed here, the plant being owned by Christian Speigel and the members of his family.
           He was a man of great vigor and energy and in spite of his advanced age took an active interest in all the details of the furniture plant. He traveled a great deal, getting as much enjoyment out of his trips and enduring the fatigue of travel with as much hardihood as a young man.
          He is survived by four sons and a daughter. These are Charles, Augustus, William and Arthur Speigel and Mrs. Ed Perkins. Mr. Speigel was for many years a devoted member of the First M. E. church. The funeral services will be held at the late home Tuesday morning at nine-thirty o'clock the Rev. G. M. Smith officiating. The remains will then be taken to Indianapolis for interment in Crown Hill cemetery.   Edwards & Hageman, funeral directors, are in charge of the arrangements.
Contributed by Barb Huff

The Shelby Democrat
Thursday April 10, 1902
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          Edna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Spiegel, died at their home 290 West Washington street, at 10:55 a.m., Sunday April 6, 1902, of Consumption, age 9 years, 5 months and 6 days. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 1902. Rev. Smith of the West Street M. E. Church officiating. Interment in Forest Hill.

The Shelby Republican
Tuesday May 9, 1899
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          After an illness of seven months, Albert Spiegel, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Spiegel, died at their residence, No. 290 West Washington street, at 2:45 p.m. Friday, May 5, of lung trouble, aged sixteen years, four months and fourteen days. Funeral services will be held at the home of his parents at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Rev. Zaring officiating. Interment in Forest Hill cemetery . The casket will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Remains and cortege in charge of Marshall G. Tindall.
Contributed by Barb Huff

The Shelby Democrat
Friday August 19, 1898
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MRS. AMELIA SPIEGEL
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Death of One of the Best Know Women of Shelbyville
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          Mrs. Amelia Spiegel, wife of Mr. Christian Spiegel, of West Washington street, died at her home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. The death of Mrs. Spiegel was a painful surprise to her wide circle of friends. While she had not been well for a number of months of late she has been able to go and come as she pleased and only recently spent some time with her daughter in Indianapolis. When the Acton camp meeting opened she occupied her cottage as has been her custom for a few years, taking special interest in the meetings. It was while at camp meeting Mrs. Spiegel was taken ill. She was brought home Monday evening of this week after which she continually grew worse until she finally died, passing to a reward that she has inherited through faith and good works.
          Mrs. Spiegel was born at Georgetown, Kentucky October 22, 1827. Her marriage took place with Mr. Spiegel at Jacksonville, Illinois, June 16th, 1845. This happily married couple was blessed with eight children only four of whom are now living, three sons and one daughter. They lived in Indianapolis where Mr. Spiegel was engaged in the manufacture of furniture and afterwards to Vincennes where he followed the same business. They moved to Shelbyville in 1887 where the family quickly won a place among our best people by their sterling qualities. It can be truly said of Mrs. Spiegel that she was a true woman - true to her home, her family, her church and her God.
          She was charitable and kind, did much to relieve suffering and distress and never withheld her aid where a pain could be allayed or suffering driven away. She was a consistent member of the M. E. church, contributing to its wants, attending the meetings and doing what she could to make the church proper. She was a womanly woman and will be sadly mourned, for her place will never be filled. As the shadows of a well spent, long and useful life commence to gather about the husband who is so sadly bereft, he can rest assured that in this, his sorest affliction, that his friends extend to him their tenderest sympathy; for the sons and daughter only words of kindness intent are spoken.
          The funeral will be private at the family residence, the hour being nine o’clock, Friday morning. Dr. Duncas of the First M.E. Church, will officiate. The remains will be taken to Indianapolis for interment at Crown Hill in the family burial ground, the family going direct from the Union Station.
Contributed by Barb Huff

The Shelby Democrat
Thursday September 3, 1896
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LOUISE WEBER-SPIEGEL
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Her Death Occurred Saturday Morning
After a Lingering Illness
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          Louise Spiegel, wife of Arthur Spiegel, died at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Weber, No. 39 East Franklin Street, at five a.m., August 29, 1896, aged twenty-five years, four months and twenty days. The remains were buried Monday, August 31. Services at the Christian church at 2:30 p.m., the Rev. Dr. G. G. Winter officiating, assisted by the Rev. J. R. T. Lathrop. Interment in Forest Hill cemetery. The following are the names of the gentlemen who acted as pall bearers: Fred Harding, Frank Miller, John D. DePrez, H. G. Montgomery, Conrad Schroeder and George E. Goodrich.
          Deceased was the only daughter of Mrs. Francis Weber and a sister of Albert Weber, of Indianapolis, and Edward and John Weber. She was united in marriage to Mr. Arthur Spiegel about two years ago, and perhaps a more devoted couple never lived as man and wife. During her prolonged illness the faithful husband had been attentive, but was asked by the suffering wife not to allow her illness to interfere with his labors. She possessed a kind and loving disposition that won its way to the hearts of all who knew her, and her memory will be cherished by a host of friends. During her illness she bore her sufferings with patience and fortitude. A few minutes before she passed to the other shore, she asker her mother to kiss her, remarking as she did so, "Mother, I am too young to die." She often expressed a wish that she might live longer, and it was doubtless her determination not to die, that prolonged her life. In the death of his young wife the bereaved husband has the sympathy of the entire community, and those connected with The Democrat office, who knew and admired Mrs. Spiegel’s sunshiny disposition and agreeable social qualities, assure him that he has their profound sympathy in these the saddest hours of his life. D. B. Wilson & Son, had charge.
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Shelby County, Indiana Marriages
Arthur Spiegel & Louise Webber
January 23, 1895
Book 15 page 20
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Contributed by Barb Huff

The Semi-Weekly Republican
Thursday November 6, 1890
Page 1 column 8
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CRUSHED TO DEATH
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Mr. Ed Spiegel
Horribly Mangled By a Falling Elevator
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          Saturday morning at 11:15 there occurred one of these unfortunate accidents which forcibly illustrate the fact that in the midst of life we are truly in death.
          At the hour above mentioned Mr. Spiegel, the eldest son of the senior member of the Spiegel furniture company, and which is one of the foremen connected with the plant, descended to the cellar to repair the elevator, which a short time previous had ceased to operate. He was engaged in removing the tap from a large bolt, and was leaning over the step containing a past of the machinery. Suddenly the immense platform of the elevator came crashing upon him from the second story of the building, hurling him to the ground with great violence, and pinioning his head and shoulders fast to the earth. Upon removing the wrecked machinery Mr. Spiegel’s head was found to be terribly crushed, and the upper portion of his body badly bruised. Dr. M. Drake was summoned and had his patient removed to his residence near the new school house.
          Mr. Spiegel is married, and recently removed to this city from Vincennes.
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Ibid.
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Died From His Injuries
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          Edward Spiegel, whose head was mashed so frightfully by a falling elevator on Saturday morning, died in the afternoon of that day, at 4 o’clock. He leaves a wife and five children. Deceased was a member of the order of Odd Fellows and the Knights of Honor, holding membership in those societies at Indianapolis. He held a life insurance policy in the latter, the exact amount of which is unknown at present. The remains were shipped to Indianapolis Monday morning for interment.
[Buried Crown Hill Cemetery]
Contributed by Barb Huff

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