Charles Cauble Obituary

Charles Cauble, seventh son of a family of fifteen children was the son of Adam and Polly Cauble, pioneer settlers of Washington County.  He was born October 8, 1832, passed quietly away August 15, 1923.  He was born on the old Cauble homestead in sight of where he died, at the age of 90 years, 10 months, and 7 days.  He was one of the most highly respected citizens of the Highland neighborhood, and had lived on the farm for the past 63 years.

He was married to Miss Nancy Gee almost 66 years ago, and they have lived a very happy life together, having spent their entire life in this community.

To this union was born nine children:  Ella wife of Sam Newton, one son, Dora now deceased was the wife of Commodore Dewalt and mother of three sons, Jenny now the wife of Thos. Lewelling, only son, who died when he was 12 years old, Vada, wife of Walter Morris of North Dakota and mother of three sons and three daughters, Anna, wife of G.W. Peugh of Colorado and mother of one daughter and two sons, Mary wife of Ben Morris, one daughter, Ethel living in Colorado, wife of Roy Remick has one son and one daughter.

Uncle Charlie was a progressive farmer.  He was very energetic and always worked hard.  He was honest upright, and fair in his dealings.  He was a good neighbor and no better father ever reared a family.  He enjoyed company, liked music, and a good time, and always took delight in seeing the young folks have a good time.  He lived a life that has been an uplift to the Highland neighborhood, an example for any community.  No person was more true or attentive to his wife and family than Uncle Charlie.  He leaves a very much devoted wife, seven daughters, 18 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters, and a host of friends to mourn his departure.  By his works we know him.

Farewell! Farewell is often heard,

From the lips of those who part;

Tis a whispered tone tis a gentle word,

But it springs not from the heart.

It may serve for the lover's closing lay,

To be sung 'neath a summer sky

But give to me the lips that any

The honest words good-bye.

Go watch the pale and dying one,

When the glance has lost its gleam

When the brow is cold as marble atone

And the world a passing dream;

And the latest pressure of the hand

The look of the closing eye,

Yield what the heart must understand,

A long a last good-bye.

The funeral service for Mr. Cauble was held Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. at their home, attended by a large body of people.  The services were conducted by Rev. W.D. Bartle of New Albany, assisted by Rev. Oliver Trueblood and Rev. Fred Nixon both of whom were life long friends of the family.  A quartet composed of Otto C. Zink, Harriett Zink, Mrs. G.B. Smith and Walter Grim who sang "Jesus Lover of my Soul", Rock of Ages", "Nearer My God to Thee", "Shall We Gather at the River", Frances Neal at the piano. The pallbearers were Chas., Perry, and Earl Dawalt, Merle Newlon, Ed Lapping and Ross Bills.  He was laid to rest in Crown Hill Cemetery.