Democratic Sentinel, Volume 20, Number 19, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 May 1896 — When Death is Certain. [ARTICLE]

When Death is Certain.

A miser died very suddenly. The doctor who was called in to certify his death appeared to have his doubts about the case. “Place a Silver dollar in his hand,” said the old housekeeper of the deceased, “and If he does not grasp it, you may safely make out the order for Ills burlaL’’— Buffalo Times.