Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 February 1917 — “Uncle” Stewart C. Hammond Passed Away This Afternoon [ARTICLE]

“Uncle” Stewart C. Hammond Passed Away This Afternoon

“Uncle” Stewart C. Hammond, father of co.unty auditor Hammond passed away this afternoon, at the Jasper county hospital. All of his children were present, with the exception of Charles G. Hammond,, of Big Rapids, Michigan, who is expect_§d to arrive soon. Mr. Hammond would have been 90 years of age on October 24, next. His health failed rapidly during the past few days and since that time his death has been expected hourly. A further account of Mr. Hammond, who was one of the earl settlers of this county will be contained in the Saturday issue.