ROSS, Dorothea Augusta (Schramm)

DEATH OF MRS. FRED ROSS.

The announcement Thursday even­ing of last week that Mrs. Fred Ross was dead came as a distinct shock to this community. But few persons even knew of her illness that day. At two o’clock Thursday morning she had been taken violently ill and Dr. L. L. Whitesides summoned, who arrived a few minutes later and found her suffering intense pain from acute indigestion. Failing to secure any relief Dr. Oran Province was also called into consultation. Both physi­cians labored continuously and with all their might to afford relief but without avail. They remained constantly at her side until the end which came at 3:30 o’clock in the afternoon.

Mrs. Ross had been a resident of Franklin for several years and had endeared herself to many people in this community. The family removed to their farm south of Amity less than two years ago but the children attended school in this city and Mrs. Ross continued her club connections and church relations as if still a resident of Franklin. She was always active in club work being a member of the Woman’s Study Club, also in church work, identifying herself with the Presbyterian church, of this city, becoming a member of the different organizations of the church and at­tending the Sunday school.

Before coming to Franklin Mrs. Ross was a resident of Indianapolis, being the daughter of the late James C. Schramm. She was born in that city July 26, 1874, and was married Feb. 8, 1899 to Frederick T. Ross, son of the late Col. James R. Ross, well known to many citizens of Franklin and the entire state through his prominent connection with the K. of P. work.

Mrs. Ross received her education in the Indianapolis schools and during all her school experience and married life showed distinct inclina­tion toward literature and those questions which pertain to social and community welfare. She became a member of the Grace Protestant Episcopal Cathedral of Indianapolis and after her removal from that city still retained her membership there.

The funeral services were held Saturday morning at 10 o’clock at the residence conducted by Rev. Ryce P. Jones, pastor of the Presbyterian church, who spoke impressively of the splendid character and useful life of the one departed and with an earnestness that left its impress upon the hearts of all present. A quartette consisting of Mrs. Otho Curtis and Mrs. A. D. Harb, James G. Covert and E. O. Collins sang familiar hymns known to be favorites of Mrs. Ross, "Abide With Me", "God Will Take Care of You", and "My Faith Looks Up to Thee". After the services the remains were taken by motor to Crown Hill cemetery where they were buried in the family lot after a brief service at Crown Hill.

The pall bearers were Dr. W. H. Schlosser, A. A. Alexander, Will G. Oliver, Samuel Hardin, Harry Everroad and F. N. Whitesides. A large number of friends followed the remains to Indianapolis by motor conveyance.

Mrs. Ross is survived by her husband, Fredrick T. Ross, two sons Janes and Henry Edwin, and one daughter, Dorthea [sic]. Also two brothers John Schramm of Indian­apolis and Carl Schramm, of this city.

The death of Mrs. Ross is not only an irreparable loss to the family but a distinct loss to the community life of Franklin and it is difficult for her friends to become reconciled to the fact that she has been called hence.

Submitted by Lois Johnson

Mrs. Fred Ross’ first and middle were determined from the following resources:

"Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992," Database, FamilySearch

(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XFNS-CCC : accessed 22 June 2015),
Fred T. Ross and Dorothea A. Schramm, 08 Feb 1899;
citing reference pg 171 RN 276; FHL microfilm 413,541.

(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XFZ5-99W : accessed 22 June 2015),
Fred Tsow Ross and Dorotha Augusta Schramm, 08 Feb 1899;
citing reference p 276; FHL microfilm 499,380.