A Miami County Newspaper
November 6, 1923

DR. S. D. HARTMAN DIES AT MIAMI VALLEY HOSPITAL

Operation Fails To Bring Relief To Lifelong Resident of Tipp City- 
Funeral Thursday Afternoon

Tippecanoe City, Nov. 5

Tippecanoe lost one of her highly esteemed and most respected citizens, Sunday evening shortly after 5 o'clock, when the message came of the passing of Dr. S. D. Hartman at the Miami Valley hospital, Dayton.

Dr. Hartman, who has been in failing health for several years, had suffered greatly during the last few months from kidney trouble. Three weeks ago he consented to be taken to the Dayton institution where he underwent an operation. The patient, although in a very weakened condition, seemed to be gaining strength, up until a week ago when a relapse was experienced. Thursday of last week his condition was noted to be exceedingly grave and Sunday evening his spirit quietly departed.

Dr. Hartman was 77 years of age, having been born in Tippecanoe City on August 14, 1846. He was one of a family of eight children of Dr. A. B. and Delilah (Campbell) Hartman. He served his country in the Civil war, being a member of the 196th O. V. I. After being mustered out he engaged in various occupations for a time. For 20 months he was a telegraph operator at Troy. He then entered the medical school of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, Mich., and was graduated from that institution. His entire life, except for the periods motioned, was spent in Tippecanoe City and for 52 years he was a practicing physician in the community.

In 1875 he was united in marriage with Miss Laura Byrkett, a sister of the late J. C. Byrkett of Troy, she preceded him in death a number of years ago. There survive him three daughters, Mrs. W. C. Mann, with whom he made his home, and Mrs. H. J. Favorite, both of Tippecanoe City, and Mrs. Edward DeLangton of Cleveland, and one grandson, Hartman Kinney of Toledo.

Dr. Hartman was a lifelong member of the Methodist church and was an active worker until his illness. No matter how many hours sleep he had lost in the performance of his professional duties he was always in attendance at Sunday school and church services when conditions permitted. He was also a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, of the Masonic lodge in Tippecanoe City and of Franklin chapter, R. A. M., Franklin council, R. S. M., and Coleman commandery, Knights Templar of Troy.

The remains were brought to Tippepock & Lee. Funeral services will be held from his late residence, corner of Main and Fourth streets, Thursday afternoon. Burial will be in Maple Hill cemetery.