Democratic Sentinel, Volume 17, Number 19, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 May 1893 — Death of Mrs. Mazills Comer Keener. [ARTICLE]

Death of Mrs. Mazills Comer Keener.

Mr*. Maxilla Keener, wife of Janes Keener and widows by a * tit rings, of John E. Causer, * former writ known old settler of this county, died last Saturday afternoon, at die home of her daughters, Misses Lizzie and Mary Coiner, in this place, at thgage of 77 years, 1 month dud 22 days. She had been sick for iinrly a year, her disease resulting from blood-poisoning, from cutting her finger, while cutting up a fish. The deceased was born in Greene Co., Ohio. At the age of 19 was marrisd iu this state, to John E. Comer. With him she lived a great many years in this county, first ii GUlam township, and later ia Marion township. Four children were born to this union, and still survive, namely, Lizzie, Mary and William F. Comer, of Rensselaer, and Mrs. Mattie Soott, of near Templeton, Benton county. Mr. Comer died in 1872. A few years later she married James Keener, with whom she lived many years in Whitley Co., this sta'-. About two months ago, her eoiiri.tion being suoh as to require the most careful attendance, she wee brought to the home of her daughters, where she died, as above mentioned. The deceased was a faithful member of the M. E. church for a great many years, and faithful unto the end. The funeral was held Monday forenoon, at the First Baptist church, Bev. J. C. Rhodes, the pastor, conducting the religious service. Interment was made in Weston cemetery.

Our old friend John 11. f urnex has been appointed postmaster, t Montioello. He is well qualified, apd w ill no iibubi conduct the as" fain of the office to the satisfac*. ti n of the patrons and the government Gov. Mathews has issued his proclamation declaring the laws passed by the last legislature to be in force. The last legislature passed as act authorizi ig town councils to appoint deputy marshals, not ex* seeding one for..«ch ward. Tbo | deputies thus appointed will havo I full constabulary powers, and wil , bs paid a compensation to be fixn by the board

Kev. Lyeni of McCormiek Theological Seminary, will oonduot the service# et the Presbyterian charoh next Bnnday, morning end evening. Mr. Lyon wee the eon of en Amerioen missionary to Chine, end wee born in that country. Dr. L B. Washburn, handles the celebrated Tolley’s Koehinoor eye glasses, the best made. We invite attention to the *ad’ ‘Mpe Again as in Youth,” in another column.