Sunday, Nov 10th, 1895, just six weeks prior to his death, his companion was laid away to her last earthly resting place. He died at home, one mile north of Metz, on last Sabbath morning, Dec. 22, aged 61 years, 11 months & 23 days. He retired in usual health on Saturday evening & was found a corpse in his bed on Sunday morning, having died from heart trouble.
Of a family of 14 children, 3 brothers & 2 sisters survive to mourn his departure. As a citizen & a man of honor & integrity he commanded the confidence & respect of all who knew him. The funeral services took place from his home on Tuesday at2 p.m., Rev. Dr. Jacoby officiating, & the interment in the Metz Cem. ~ Newton Daily News December 1895
Sunday, Nov 10th, 1895, just six weeks prior to his death, his companion was laid away to her last earthly resting place. He died at home, one mile north of Metz, on last Sabbath morning, Dec. 22, aged 61 years, 11 months & 23 days. He retired in usual health on Saturday evening & was found a corpse in his bed on Sunday morning, having died from heart trouble.
Of a family of 14 children, 3 brothers & 2 sisters survive to mourn his departure. As a citizen & a man of honor & integrity he commanded the confidence & respect of all who knew him. The funeral services took place from his home on Tuesday at2 p.m., Rev. Dr. Jacoby officiating, & the interment in the Metz Cem. ~ Newton Daily News December 1895
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