Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 255, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 October 1916 — Uncel Stewart C. Hammond Readied 89th Milestone today. [ARTICLE]

Uncel Stewart C. Hammond Readied 89th Milestone today.

Uncle Stewart C. Hampiond, father of Joseph P. Hammond, county auditor, reached his 89th milestone today, Oct. 24th. Relatives are celebrating the occasion at the home of Clint Brown in Barkley township with a birthday dinner. Mr. Hammond is probably the oldest resident of Jasper county with the poss'ble exception of Uncle James T. Randle. Mr. Hammond has been a resident of Marion township since 1837, a period of 79 years. He came from Monticello to Rensselaer when but ten years old, and since that time has been one of Jasper county’s best and most substantial citizens. The Republican wishes to join in congratulating Mr. Hammond on his 89th birthday and also that he may live to have many more birthday parties in his honor.