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Allen Lewis
REV. LEWIS IS DEAD.
Passes Away Early Wednesday Morning at Brazil, Indiana.
Rev. Allen Lewis, formerly pastor of the M. E. church of Valparaiso, died at 7:30 o'clock Wednesday morning at Brazil, Ind., of heart trouble. The deceased had been more or less troubled since his removal from Valparaiso early in October last. He was a Hoosier by birth and was about 50 years old. He leaves a wife and an adopted son.
Rev. Lewis was one of the most prominent pastors in the Northwest Indiana Conference and his death will be a great loss to that denomination. During his pastorate in Valparaiso he many many warm friends who regret his sudden death. The funeral was held at Brazil on Friday morning, Feb. 26. A number of friends from Valparaiso attended.
Newspaper: The Westchester Tribune
Date of Publication: February 27, 1897
Volume Number: 13
Issue Number: 46
Page: 1
Column(s): 5
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Porter County Vidette
Practical Observer
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