Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 147, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 July 1917 — EDWARD CAIN DIED SUNDAY [ARTICLE]

EDWARD CAIN DIED SUNDAY

VENERABLE CITIZEN DIED AT HOME OF SON AT AGE OF 89 YEARS. Edward Cain, 89 years of age, passed away at the home of his son, Thomas, south of Rensselaer Sunday evening at 5:35 o’clock. Deceased had been in failing health for some time. Death was due to advanced age. For the past nine years Mr. Cain has m&de his home with his son, Thomas and family. Deceased was born in Ireland and came to the United States when still a very young man. For the past thirty-five years he has lived on the farm where Thomas Cain now lives, during which time he was looked up to as one of Jasper county’s very best citizens, and a man who was of much worth to the community in general. Deceased leaves to mourn their loss four sons, Thomas and Joseph, of Jasper county; Edward, of Hastings, Neb., and Frank, of McCook, Neb. His wife preceded him to the grave. The funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at the Catholic church at 9 o’clock. Burial will be made in Mt. Calvary cemetery.