The Lowell Star, Aug. 17, 1872, page 5, column 3, had a list of soldiers who were supporters of Grant in that election. Among them was R.W. Price of the 73rd Ind.
A copy of the following partial newspaper article was found in a scrapbook owned by Town Historian Richard Schmal:
. . . and East Oak streets, after an illness of two weeks. He was taken sick two weeks ago, but his sickness took a serious turn about a week ago, when his son, H.W. Price, came from Pullman, Wash. Mr. Price was born in Sullivan County, Indiana, in 1830, and was a little over 69 years old. The business of his life was mainly that of a merchant, in which he was successful. At the breaking out of the war of the rebellion he entered the Seventy-third Indiana regiment, and from the position of second lieutenant he was promoted to the captaincy for faithful service. His record in the army is that of a faithful and brave soldier, and he received an honorable discharge. At the close of the war he embarked in the merchantile business in Lake County, Indiana. In the same county he was elected and served as Recorder for a period of eight years, making a creditable record as an officer. He came to Oregon about 12 years ago, where he has lived ever since. In the Palouse country he invested largely in land, and his holdings there are about 3000 acres. Mr. Price was highly respected as a citizen and neighbor. While not a member of any church he was a Christian man. He leaves a wife and one son. The latter is H.W. Price, of Pullman, Wash. One daughter, Mrs. J.M. Davis, died some time ago in California. -- Oregonian, Portland, Ore., January 9.
Richard W. Price was well and favorably known here, having lived in Lowell for years previous to his moving to Crown Point; thence to the Pacific Coast. He was a man greatly respected by those that had the pleasure of acquaintance, to whom will come with sorrow the sad news of his death. To the bereaved family and friends THE TRIBUNE extends its sincere sympathy in their great bereavement.