William Jelf died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Fritz at 1:15 o'clock, Tuesday morning, May 24th as a result of a cerebral hemorrhage, aged 84 years, 5 months, 27 days. The deceased leaves four sons namely, Calvin, Will S., Walter C. and James; also two daughters Mrs. Henry Fritz and Mrs. Martha Reville. The funeral will be from the home of Mrs. Fritz at 8 o'clock Thursday morning. Interment in Haw Creek Cemetery in Bartholomew County in charge of Edwards and Hageman.

The Shelbyville Republican

May 27th, 1904

The Indianapolis Journal

May 25th, 1904