Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 January 1919 — OBITUARY. [ARTICLE]

OBITUARY.

Joseph H., son of Charles and Caroline Wilson, was born at Westpointy Indiana, Dec. 1, 1865, an d departs dthis life January 15, 1919, at the age of 53 years, one month and 14 days. Leaving the farm at the age of 20, he spent the remainder of his life in the city following the occupation of a switchman. AH available reports are that he suddenly dropped dead in Hammond while at work, as the result of a ruptured liver. June 20, 1906, he was united in marriage to Vernie, daughter of Edward and Mary Barkley, to which union was bom one son, Charles Edward, yet living. He was a believer in God and desired that his family attend Sunday school and church, even if 'he was not a member. He leaves to mourn their loss, his loving wife and son, a mother, five sisters and other relatives. Also numerous friends he had made through his generosity and kindness at the different places where 'he has worked. The songs selected for the funeral service were according to his request during conversations a short time ago. Funeral services were held at the Brushwood church, Aix, Jan. 19, 1919, H. C. Pierson officiating, and interment made in the Prater cemetcry. THE MASTER’S CALL. Our Master has taken our husband and father, To a home that’s far away, And he’s left us the cares of tills world. To work In day by day. In this little while doth it matter, Ab w§ work and we watch and we wait, If we’re filling the place he assigned us, Be the service small or great. There’s only one thing should concern us. To find just the task that is ours, And, then, having found it, to do it, With all our God-given powers, Ou’r Master is coming most surely, To reckon wdth every one; Shall we then count our toil or our sorrow, „ . If the sentence be “Well done?