Obituaries
J.W. STREET DEAD
Owen County Leader; September 14, 1921
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
J.W Street, 59 years old, County Agent for Owen County died Sunday afternnon in the Robert Long Hospital, Indianapolis following an operation for a goiter Friday. The operation in itself was considered successful, but a heart affectation developed on Saturday and not much hope was entertained for his recovery.
Mr. Street came here in November, 1919 and took up his work as county agent. Working against heavy odds, he rapidly began developing an organization of loyal workers in each township and so perfected the foundation for the building up of the farming business on a solid footing. He soon won the confidence and commanded the respect of even his opponents and has proven himself a man of sound common sense, strict integrity and thoroughly grounded in the principles of his chosen work. He was a minister of the Christian church and went to Nashville, Brown county in that capacity. He soon showed his ability as a community organizer and his work soon branched out to include the entire county. His organizing ability won recognition when he was selected as a Y secretary for overseas work during the war and he made good there. In J.W. Street, Owen County, as a whole had the utmost confidence. He made friends rapidly and had the ability of adapting himself to any condition that arose. Ascounty agent his work was arduous, but it did not restrain him from exerting his influence in all community enterprises. He preached at the Christian church here in the absence of a regular pastor and filled the pulpits of numerous country churches. He seemed to never tire and was always willing to lend his support to any worthy movement.
But his strength gave way, his health broke and he rapidly declined. As a last resort an operation was decided upon and had his heart been strong enough, his life would likely have been prolonged. Mr. Street is survived by the widow, and three children; Miletus of Bloomington, Helen and Sherman at home here with their mother. He has a brother in Indianapolis and also has a brother and two sisters in Purdue University. The body was brought to Spencer Monday. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at the Christian Church and interment will be made in Riverside. The body will lie in state in the court house today from 9:30 to 11:30 am.