Democratic Sentinel, Volume 3, Number 48, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 January 1880 — Death of Joshua Healey. [ARTICLE]

Death of Joshua Healey.

Yesterday morning ten minutes past 4 o’clock, Col. Joshua Healey breathed Ins last at his residence in this place. Col. Ilealey has been afflicted with lung complaint and diabetes for some time, and al~ though his ultimate recovery was not expected, yet none were prepared for his sudden dissolution. He was confined to his bed about ten days ago,, since which time he failed rapidly until hie demise. Col. Healey came to this place about two years ago, and engagad in the practice of law with Frank Jouvenat. He had acquired a good practice, and made many friends here, ii e lived at Rensselaer, Jas per conn tv. several years, and was highly esteemed there as here, as a man of honor and integrity and a good citizen li< >(i\c din the Uri( n :niry Col. of the 151st Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, and the men who served under him and those who fought shoulder to shoulder with him, readily attest, to his unffimJiing bravery in time of peril, and his ability as a military man. Deceased was about 45 years of

age, and leaves a wife and two children. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their dark hour. His remains were taken to Rensselaer this morning for interment. — Goodland Herald. The Body of the Colonel arrived here Saturday noon and was conveyed to the residence ol M. L Spitler, Esq. The funeral took place Sabbath forenoon, conducted by the Masonic Order, of which he was a member. The band and a lartre concourse of people were in attendance. Mince meat, 12$ c. per lb., at R. E. S. & Co.