Pvt. Purmelas (Permelas) K. Sale

Pvt. Purmelas (Permelas) K. Sale

F Co. 34th Ohio Inf.

Post War;
   Moved to Elgin, Ill' in 1904.
   Storekeeper for Aurora, Elgin, & Chicago Railroad.
   Joined GAR Veteran's Post #49 Nov. 15, 1907.
   Member Elgin Lodge No. 117 AF & AM.

   Obit; Feb. 25, 1918 issue of The Elgin Daily Courier.
   Permeias K. Sale, 76 years old, died this morning at 5 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.T. Clark, 221 North Gifford street, following a short illness.  Death is attributed to an attack of heart trouble.
   Mr. Sale was born in N. Xenia, Ohio, and had made his home in Elgin for the past twelve years.  He retired as storekeeper for the Aurora, Elgin and Chicago railway some time ago.
   The deceased was a member of Elgin lodge, No. 117, A.F. & A.M., and also the Grand Army of the Republic, having served in the Civil war with the 34th Ohio Infantry Volunteer regiment.
   He is survived by his widow and two daughters, Mrs. Carrie Flick of Dayton, Ohio, and Mrs. W.P. Clark of Elgin.
   The funeral which will be in charge of the Masonic lodge and the G.A.R., will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Norris chapel.  Burial will be at Xenia, Ohio, Wednesday.

   Buried at Xenia, Ohio.

Used with permission Dan Mallett

Many members of Post #49 sewed watch faces to their ribbons to show they were from Elgin.