From the Vernon Banner, February 7, 1883(newspaper Jennings County, Indiana)
Vickers Milhous
Springfield Republic
Vickers Milhous, who died at his late residence, on Limestone street this city January 18, 1883 and was buried at Ferncliff on the 20th inst., was the son of William Milhous, of Pennsylvania. Vickers was born in Belmont county, Ohio, January 15, 1810. He had just entered upon the seventy-fourth year of his age when his eventful life terminated. In 1838 he married Isabella Wilson, a very excellent lady, and settled in Beaver Pa. There were born to him in this marriage three children-two sons and one daughter. The sons, William and J. E. Milhous, are enterprising citizens of Winchester, Ill. Martha, the daughter, is the accomplished wife of Mr. Ball, of Blufton, Ind. Mr. Milhous next moved to Mt. Union, where he was successfuly engaged in business. While there he originated the enterprise of establishing a High School, which in later years developed into Mt. Union College. From this place he moved to Dupont, Ind.; thence to Salem O. In 1863 he lost his wife by death, and on Jan. 17th 1863, he was married to M.J. Odell, of Dayton O. Mr. Milhous professed religion in the Baptist church in 1840, an event in his life which he ever cherished in memory with great vividness, as he frequently eleuded to it, being able to give text of Scripture the minister used on that occasion, which is the language of the two disciples who walked with Jesus on the road to Emmaus, ie "And they said to one another, was not our heart burning within us, while he spake to us in the way." He applied himself closely to business, dealing in wool quite extensively in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. Yet he did not neglect the culture of his heart and mind, he read a great deal, and was quite familiar with the literature of the times. His chief text-book, however. Was the Bible, which he regarded as the light to his pathway and a lamp to his feet. Though by his convictions a devout Baptist, yet he was liberal in the application of his views, and affiliated heartily with all Christians. His wife being a member of the Central M.E. church, of this city, he joined it with her, when he settled in Springfield about twelve years ago. Of this church he continued a member until 1879, when, by letter, he united with the Clinton Avenue Freewill Baptist church of which he was an accredited member at the time of his death. As a business man he was prudent, punctual and reliable: As a Christian, earnest and faithful; as a friend, warm hearted and benevolent; as a citizen upright and honorable. He took an interest in every political and social issue of the times, supporting zealously what he believed to be right and denouncing usparingly that which he believed to be wrong. Truly, then, it may be said that in his death, his family society and the church have sustained a sad loss. Thus it is ordered by an Allwise Providence that however active and useful, the body must enter the quiet silence of the grave, but the spirit passes on, and up to the ilie eternal. Springfield. O. Jan. 21, 1883.
Mr. Vickers Milhous, whose obituary appears in this issue, was the oldest brother of Mr. Joshua V. Milhous, the well known nursery man of Bigger Township, and was engaged in business at Dupont for a number of years. He had a large circle of acquaintances and friends in this county who will be pained to hear of his death
Vickers Milhous
Springfield Republic
Vickers Milhous, who died at his late residence, on Limestone street this city January 18, 1883 and was buried at Ferncliff on the 20th inst., was the son of William Milhous, of Pennsylvania. Vickers was born in Belmont county, Ohio, January 15, 1810. He had just entered upon the seventy-fourth year of his age when his eventful life terminated. In 1838 he married Isabella Wilson, a very excellent lady, and settled in Beaver Pa. There were born to him in this marriage three children-two sons and one daughter. The sons, William and J. E. Milhous, are enterprising citizens of Winchester, Ill. Martha, the daughter, is the accomplished wife of Mr. Ball, of Blufton, Ind. Mr. Milhous next moved to Mt. Union, where he was successfuly engaged in business. While there he originated the enterprise of establishing a High School, which in later years developed into Mt. Union College. From this place he moved to Dupont, Ind.; thence to Salem O. In 1863 he lost his wife by death, and on Jan. 17th 1863, he was married to M.J. Odell, of Dayton O. Mr. Milhous professed religion in the Baptist church in 1840, an event in his life which he ever cherished in memory with great vividness, as he frequently eleuded to it, being able to give text of Scripture the minister used on that occasion, which is the language of the two disciples who walked with Jesus on the road to Emmaus, ie "And they said to one another, was not our heart burning within us, while he spake to us in the way." He applied himself closely to business, dealing in wool quite extensively in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. Yet he did not neglect the culture of his heart and mind, he read a great deal, and was quite familiar with the literature of the times. His chief text-book, however. Was the Bible, which he regarded as the light to his pathway and a lamp to his feet. Though by his convictions a devout Baptist, yet he was liberal in the application of his views, and affiliated heartily with all Christians. His wife being a member of the Central M.E. church, of this city, he joined it with her, when he settled in Springfield about twelve years ago. Of this church he continued a member until 1879, when, by letter, he united with the Clinton Avenue Freewill Baptist church of which he was an accredited member at the time of his death. As a business man he was prudent, punctual and reliable: As a Christian, earnest and faithful; as a friend, warm hearted and benevolent; as a citizen upright and honorable. He took an interest in every political and social issue of the times, supporting zealously what he believed to be right and denouncing usparingly that which he believed to be wrong. Truly, then, it may be said that in his death, his family society and the church have sustained a sad loss. Thus it is ordered by an Allwise Providence that however active and useful, the body must enter the quiet silence of the grave, but the spirit passes on, and up to the ilie eternal. Springfield. O. Jan. 21, 1883.
Mr. Vickers Milhous, whose obituary appears in this issue, was the oldest brother of Mr. Joshua V. Milhous, the well known nursery man of Bigger Township, and was engaged in business at Dupont for a number of years. He had a large circle of acquaintances and friends in this county who will be pained to hear of his death
From the Vernon Banner, February 7, 1883(newspaper Jennings County, Indiana)
Vickers Milhous
Springfield Republic
Vickers Milhous, who died at his late residence, on Limestone street this city January 18, 1883 and was buried at Ferncliff on the 20th inst., was the son of William Milhous, of Pennsylvania. Vickers was born in Belmont county, Ohio, January 15, 1810. He had just entered upon the seventy-fourth year of his age when his eventful life terminated. In 1838 he married Isabella Wilson, a very excellent lady, and settled in Beaver Pa. There were born to him in this marriage three children-two sons and one daughter. The sons, William and J. E. Milhous, are enterprising citizens of Winchester, Ill. Martha, the daughter, is the accomplished wife of Mr. Ball, of Blufton, Ind. Mr. Milhous next moved to Mt. Union, where he was successfuly engaged in business. While there he originated the enterprise of establishing a High School, which in later years developed into Mt. Union College. From this place he moved to Dupont, Ind.; thence to Salem O. In 1863 he lost his wife by death, and on Jan. 17th 1863, he was married to M.J. Odell, of Dayton O. Mr. Milhous professed religion in the Baptist church in 1840, an event in his life which he ever cherished in memory with great vividness, as he frequently eleuded to it, being able to give text of Scripture the minister used on that occasion, which is the language of the two disciples who walked with Jesus on the road to Emmaus, ie "And they said to one another, was not our heart burning within us, while he spake to us in the way." He applied himself closely to business, dealing in wool quite extensively in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. Yet he did not neglect the culture of his heart and mind, he read a great deal, and was quite familiar with the literature of the times. His chief text-book, however. Was the Bible, which he regarded as the light to his pathway and a lamp to his feet. Though by his convictions a devout Baptist, yet he was liberal in the application of his views, and affiliated heartily with all Christians. His wife being a member of the Central M.E. church, of this city, he joined it with her, when he settled in Springfield about twelve years ago. Of this church he continued a member until 1879, when, by letter, he united with the Clinton Avenue Freewill Baptist church of which he was an accredited member at the time of his death. As a business man he was prudent, punctual and reliable: As a Christian, earnest and faithful; as a friend, warm hearted and benevolent; as a citizen upright and honorable. He took an interest in every political and social issue of the times, supporting zealously what he believed to be right and denouncing usparingly that which he believed to be wrong. Truly, then, it may be said that in his death, his family society and the church have sustained a sad loss. Thus it is ordered by an Allwise Providence that however active and useful, the body must enter the quiet silence of the grave, but the spirit passes on, and up to the ilie eternal. Springfield. O. Jan. 21, 1883.
Mr. Vickers Milhous, whose obituary appears in this issue, was the oldest brother of Mr. Joshua V. Milhous, the well known nursery man of Bigger Township, and was engaged in business at Dupont for a number of years. He had a large circle of acquaintances and friends in this county who will be pained to hear of his death
Vickers Milhous
Springfield Republic
Vickers Milhous, who died at his late residence, on Limestone street this city January 18, 1883 and was buried at Ferncliff on the 20th inst., was the son of William Milhous, of Pennsylvania. Vickers was born in Belmont county, Ohio, January 15, 1810. He had just entered upon the seventy-fourth year of his age when his eventful life terminated. In 1838 he married Isabella Wilson, a very excellent lady, and settled in Beaver Pa. There were born to him in this marriage three children-two sons and one daughter. The sons, William and J. E. Milhous, are enterprising citizens of Winchester, Ill. Martha, the daughter, is the accomplished wife of Mr. Ball, of Blufton, Ind. Mr. Milhous next moved to Mt. Union, where he was successfuly engaged in business. While there he originated the enterprise of establishing a High School, which in later years developed into Mt. Union College. From this place he moved to Dupont, Ind.; thence to Salem O. In 1863 he lost his wife by death, and on Jan. 17th 1863, he was married to M.J. Odell, of Dayton O. Mr. Milhous professed religion in the Baptist church in 1840, an event in his life which he ever cherished in memory with great vividness, as he frequently eleuded to it, being able to give text of Scripture the minister used on that occasion, which is the language of the two disciples who walked with Jesus on the road to Emmaus, ie "And they said to one another, was not our heart burning within us, while he spake to us in the way." He applied himself closely to business, dealing in wool quite extensively in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. Yet he did not neglect the culture of his heart and mind, he read a great deal, and was quite familiar with the literature of the times. His chief text-book, however. Was the Bible, which he regarded as the light to his pathway and a lamp to his feet. Though by his convictions a devout Baptist, yet he was liberal in the application of his views, and affiliated heartily with all Christians. His wife being a member of the Central M.E. church, of this city, he joined it with her, when he settled in Springfield about twelve years ago. Of this church he continued a member until 1879, when, by letter, he united with the Clinton Avenue Freewill Baptist church of which he was an accredited member at the time of his death. As a business man he was prudent, punctual and reliable: As a Christian, earnest and faithful; as a friend, warm hearted and benevolent; as a citizen upright and honorable. He took an interest in every political and social issue of the times, supporting zealously what he believed to be right and denouncing usparingly that which he believed to be wrong. Truly, then, it may be said that in his death, his family society and the church have sustained a sad loss. Thus it is ordered by an Allwise Providence that however active and useful, the body must enter the quiet silence of the grave, but the spirit passes on, and up to the ilie eternal. Springfield. O. Jan. 21, 1883.
Mr. Vickers Milhous, whose obituary appears in this issue, was the oldest brother of Mr. Joshua V. Milhous, the well known nursery man of Bigger Township, and was engaged in business at Dupont for a number of years. He had a large circle of acquaintances and friends in this county who will be pained to hear of his death
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