Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 57, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 March 1920 — OBITUARY. [ARTICLE]

OBITUARY.

James Joseph Hewitt was born in Cook County, Illinois, Dec. 26, 1849, and passed from this life Feb. 29, 1920, aged 71 years, 2 months and 3 days. He was left an orphan in his infancy, but was raised and spent his boyhood days in Illinois. He had lived many years in Jasper county. , . . JjJept 18, 1904 he was united in marriage io Gertrude, English of Hanging Grove township, who survives him. After his marriage he moved to Canada where he resided on a farm until his health failed when he returned to Jasper county. . Mr. Hewitt was of a cheerful and generous disposition, a loyal friend and good neighbor. The last week of his illness his mind became perfectly dear and he confessed Christ ana claimed the promises of God. .. 'Forgiving and asking forgiveness for the mistakes of life.