Democratic Sentinel, Volume 19, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 May 1895 — EX-GOV. CHASE DEAD. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

EX-GOV. CHASE DEAD.

Former Executive of Indiana, Succumbs to Erysipelas. Several weeks ago ex-Gov. Ira J. Chuso left Indianapolis for the purpose of engaging in evangelistic work in Maine, and soon after reaching Lnbec was seized with erysipelas. Letters from him from time to time spoke of the disease, but he did not apprehend serious consequences and no uneasiness was felt by friends. Saturday, .however, a telegram Was received announcing his death. The disease began in the face and was partially controlled for a time, but he grew rapidly worse within two days. Ex-Gov. Chase was 51 years of age and was born in the State of Illinois, where he grew to manhood. While still young he entered the army and rose to thh rank

of major, but Whs sent from ' active duty to the hospita. service on account of the giving away of his health. At the close of the \Var he returned to Illinois and entered a grocery store as a clerk, and while thus engaged under-

took the study of theology, ufterward uniting with the Christian Church and entering the ministry. He preached for several years in Northern Indiana, and ten years ago was called to the pastorate of the Christian Church at Danville, this State. In 1886 he was nominated by the Republicans of the Fifth district for Congress, but was defeated by C. C. Matson, the Democratic candidate. Two years later he was a candidate for the Republican nomination for Governor, but Congressman Hovey was nominated, and Chase was chosen by acclamation as lieutenant governor. The Republican ticket was elected, and when Hovey died in 1891, Chase succeeded to the gubernatorial chair. In 1892 he was a candidate again for Governor, but was defeated by Matthews. He leaves a widow and two children, a son nnd daughter.

EX-GOV. CHASE.