Obit: OLD WABASH MAN IS DEAD William Relily Pugh passed away yesterday after long illness was a Veteran Railroader. In the death of William Relily Pugh, which occurred at the family residence, #626 East Bryan avenue, yesterday afternoon, at 3:30 O'clock, one of Danville's best citizens and one of the oldest railroad men in point of service, in the state was taken from active life. Mr. Pugh was born in Decatur County, Indiana May 15, 1849, and was therfore fifty-six years, nine months and twenty-one days old at the time of his death. He was one of the oldest and most reliable employes of the Wabash railway, having served as car inspector for that company for twenty-four years. He was compelled to give up his position on Feb. 13, 1905 on account of ill health and since that time he has been confined to his home. His death, while it did not come unexpectedly, was a shock to his family and many friends particularly the railroad men of the city. The deceased is survived by his wife, an aged mother, three sisters and three brothers. The mother, Mrs. SY Pugh is a resident of West Union. The sisters and brothers are; Mrs. Nellie Kellar and Mrs. William Lonsbrough of Danville; Mrs. Lucy Harden of Homer; John and robert Pugh of Danville and George Pugh of Indianapolis, a son, the only child passed away several years ago. the funeral will be held from the First Church of Christ, corner of Oak and Seminary Street, saturday Morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. JH smart the pastor, will officiate, and the remains will be laid at rest in Springhill cemetery. Short services will be held from the late home at 9 o'clock. Rev. AW Denny pastor of the secon CP Church officiating. --------------------------------------------------------------------- UGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Lucy Briscoe Green