Clara B (Bibler) Bitters (1863 - 1932)

Born 8 Sep 1863 in Fulton County, Indiana

Wife of Martin Morris Bitters — married 22 May 1889 in Fulton County, Indiana,

Died 6 Sep 1932 at age 68 in Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana,

Biography

1870 Census Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana

Dwelling 252, Family 276

Bibler, Joseph, age 45, retired Farmer, born in Ohio Susan, age 39, born in Ohio Edward J, age 19, born in Ohio James H, age 11, born in Ohio Clara B., age 6, born in Ohio __________

Tuesday, September 6, 1932 Rochester Sentinel

Relatives, neighbors, friends, fraternity members and Rochester citizens g enerally were given a mental shock early Tuesday morning, when the demi se of Mrs. Martin Bitters was announced as having occurred at the family h ome, 1201 Madison street, at 4:10 o'clock. The deceased was unfortunate ly afflicted with a condition of acidisis and an acute attack of intestin al "Flu". Through the affliction she always presented a brave personalit y, so that few persons fully realized the gravity and seriousness of her a ilment. All that loving hands could do, and medical skill might render, av ailed nothing to prolong her life, thus she lingered only briefly, recogni zing the fact that the dissolutions was soon to come, which truth was evid enced to the family by her personal preparation for her entry into life ce lestial. That this day is one for her rejoicing must be acknowledged, sin ce the reunion beyond the vale includes those who will welcome her to the eternal home.

Clara B. (Bibler), daughter of Joseph and Susan Bibler, was born in Uni on Township, near Kewanna, Indiana, September 7, 1863, and would have atta ined her sixty ninth birthday anniversary had she survived only one more d ay. However, who can claim that her birthday remembrances are not more val ued than silver and gold, or a wealth of precious stones? It is that knowl edge that speaks a solace to those left to weep.

On May 22, 1889, Martin M. Bitters and Clara B. Bibler were united in marr iage in Rochester. To their citizenship was continued in this city, with the exception of a few Years at Kokomo. To their union one son was born, Jo seph William (Bitters), who preceded his mother in childhood, 1896. Two br others, Edward L. Bibler and James Henry Bibler, and one sister, Mrs. Sar ah Jane Musser, also preceded her to advanced life.

It can truthfully be said that Clara only knew the sublimity of a mother 's love for her child for a few brief Years, but profound love of a moth er was graciously given to other children, who will miss her with solemn r egret. Her husband and foster daughter Mrs. Ruth Young, also Miss Bertha M usser, niece, are survivors of the broken family who will remain in the ho me.

Mrs. Bitters was a member of Grace M.E. church. Also a charter member of P ythian Sisters' Lodge and Past Chiefs' Organization.

Funeral services will be held at the residence, Thursday, 2:30 p.m. Re v. T. L. Stovall in charge. Interment at I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Friends wishing to pay respects are invited to call from 9:00 a.m. to the hour of the service. __________ H. W. Markley, MD

•Event: Age At Death 6 Sep 1932 •Note: 68 Years, 11 Months, 29 Days 1 •Event: Physician 6 Sep 1932 1 •Residence: 6 Sep 1932 Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana, United States •Note: 1201 Madison Street, Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana 1 •_UID: 577B720B79314F248DA3742DA8D058A7B46E

Sources

• Sources: 1.Abbrev: Indiana, Fulton County Death Certificate

Title: Death Certificates. Author: Indiana. Fulton. Repository: Name: Indiana, Fulton County Department of Health 125 E. 9th Street Rochester, IN 46575 USA Note: Birth and Death Records began in 1882 Page: death certificate . Quality: 4 2.Abbrev: Indiana, Fulton County Marriages 1836 to1983 Title: Fulton County, Indiana Marriages Author: Wendell C. Tombaugh and Jean C. Tombaugh Publication: Rochester, Indiana: Tombaugh House, n.d. Repository: Name: Indiana, Fulton County Public Library