Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 27, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 January 1912 — Father of P. B. Downs Died In Battle Ground Monday Night. [ARTICLE]

Father of P. B. Downs Died In Battle Ground Monday Night.

A. J. Downs, of Battle Ground, died Monday night. He was past 77 years of age and the father of P. B. Downs and L. E. Downs, of Newton township. He had been ill for some time. Both of the sons here were notified of the condition of their father Monday evening but did not reach there until after his death. Their wives went there today to attend the funeral which will be held Thursday.