Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 94, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 April 1918 — GILLAM FARMER FOUND DEAD WITH CRUSHED SKULL [ARTICLE]

GILLAM FARMER FOUND DEAD WITH CRUSHED SKULL

John F. HuffTfdr many years a Gillam township farmer, was found dead in Missouri last Tuesday with a crushed skull. Huff went to Missouri about a year ago and was working in the timber. He left his family on the farm in Gillam and the first intimation his wifd'had of his death was when a telegram arrived telling of his death. No particulars were received and the body was shipped home unattended. The funeral was held at Independence school house Saturday afternoon, Rev. Wise, of Gillam, conducting the services. Mr. Huff left a wife and two children and three stepchildren. One of the latter,, Milo F. Long, was one of those drawn in the draft that left for Camp Taylor Saturday morning. He had been working in an upholstering factory at Delphi and was registered. On account of the funeral, he got an extension of time for 48 hours and did not leave for Camp Taylor until Saturday night.