Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Shove, Samuel 1901
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Portland Observer, 25 Dec 1901

The remains of Samuel Shove, who died at Six Lakes on Monday last, were brought 
to Portland on the 6:30 train last Wednesday evening and taken to the home of 
Dr. Chester Smith, who was the physician of the family when they resided here, 
and from whose home brief services were held by Rev. Stewart Thursday forenoon, 
after which the remains were taken to Danby cemetery for burial.  Deceased was 
76 years of age and his death was caused by heart disease.

Mr. Shove was a former resident of Danby and occupied the farm now owned and 
occupied by David Spalding, but the family removed to a farm near Six Lakes, 
Montcalm county, several years ago.

While the family was living in Danby a curious accident happened to Mrs. Shove 
which came near resulting fatally and which has caused her much pain and 
annoyance and disfigured her for life.  She was washing out of doors and had 
been stooping over a washtub and just as she straightened up a stray bullet 
from a gun struck her in the eye, destroying the sight and entering the head.  
The ball was never recovered.  Some legal action was taken regarding the 
matter, so The Observer is informed, but it was never known for certain who 
fired the gun from which the ball came and no damages were ever collected.

Mr. Shove was a hard working, honest man and was highly respected where known.


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