Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 33, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 February 1918 — ELLIS MATHENA DIED AT COUNTY HOSPITAL TODAY [ARTICLE]

ELLIS MATHENA DIED AT COUNTY HOSPITAL TODAY

Ellis Mathena, who entered th* county hospital three days ago, d*.ed this Saturday morning of yaettmonia. Mr. Mathena waa forty-five years of age at the time of Ma death and was the second member of the Mathena family to pan away within the last week, his mother having died last Sunday. Mr. Mathena contracted the disease which resulted in his death while working at Hammond a few weeks ago, and up to a few days ago was confined to his home. His condition took a turn for the worse last Wednesday, when he was removed to the hospital. Deceased leaves to mourn their loss, three brothers: Elmer and Earl of this city and James, of Cherokee, lowa, and one sister, Mrs. Lewis Muster, of this city. The funeral will be held at the late residence at 10 o’clock Monday morning and the services will he conducted by Rev. C. W. Postill. Interment will be made in Weston cemetery.