Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 87, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 April 1912 — More About the Sudden Death of W. W. Matheny. [ARTICLE]

More About the Sudden Death of W. W. Matheny.

W. W. Matheny, whose death occurred suddenly Monday noon, from a suffocation of the chest, which caused the heart to cease beating, was not alone* at any time Monday morning at incorrectly stated in The Republican article about his death, fie had been so, much downcast since the death of his wife that he had become physically weakened but he was not regarded in great danger until Sunday evening, following supper. He had difficulty in getting his breath and was in great pain and the famfly phisician was called. After a quieting dose of morphine was given be improved some and passed the night fairly comfortably. Monday forenoon he slept quite a little, members of the family watching Mm constantly. He seemed to be feeling greatly relieved and shortly before noon said he wanted to Walk out into the yard. His sons, Lee and Emerson, went out with him and they Walked about the yard. A little later he said that he wanted to go back into the house and they assisted him in and he complained of being tired and the sons took off his overshoes and coat While they were doing this he passed away. The funeral will be conducted at the Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock, just two weeks to the hour from the date that her funeral was held. Interment will be made in Weston cemetery. » ■■