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Eleazer Coffeen, of Muncie, aged ninety-two, is dead of injuries received by contact with a moving train. The deceased, was a New Yorker by birth in October, 1799, and in 1859 he entered a section of land where a part of Muncie now stands. Many years ago Mr. Coffeen disposed of this land to Adam Wolfe, who realized much of his fortune by the natural advance in price, while the original owner failed to prosper financially. However, his needs were looked after by Mr. Wolfe. Mr. Colleen was the oldest man in Delaware county, and the first grocer in Muncie, begining. business in 1831. Seven children survive him.
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