Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 April 1908 — DR. HARTSELL DEAD. [ARTICLE]

DR. HARTSELL DEAD.

Oldest PractJoner In ' Rensselaer Died Suddenly Last Friday Afternoon. Dr. W. W. Hartsell, Rensselaer’s oldest practicing physician, died quite suddenly last Friday afternoon while at his farm west of town. He had driven out to the farm in the afternoon and took hold and assisted a little in filling up a tile drain. The exercise was possibly a little too much for him and he soon went to the house and complained to Mrs. Geo. Wood, who with her husband and family occupy the farm, that he was sick, and lay down on a couch. He afesed for his medicine case and on. its being handed him took a dose of acenite. He said he felt feverish and had considerable pain in his stomach. Mr. Wood was called to the house and a6ked him if he should not summon a doctor. He made no reply, and after a long breath or two was dead. Doctors from town were called at once but nothing of course could be done. The remains were brought to town that evening by undertaker Wright and the funeral was held Monday at 2 p. m., from the M. E. church and burial was made in Weston cemetery. The Masonic, I. O. O. F., and K. of P. lodges, of which deceased was a member, were out in large numbers to the funeral, and the business houses closed during the funeral hour as a mark of respect to his memory. Revs. Ferguson and Kindig conducted the funeral services. The burial ceremonies were in charge of the Masons. Dr. Hartsell was a native of Pennsylvania, and located in Rensselaer twenty-five years ago. He had never married, and made his home here with Mr. and Mrs. Philip Blue for a number of years. He had accumulated considerable property, but so far as now known left no will of recent date. A will made about the time he came here and leaving his property to a relative since deceased was found among his papers. He had a number of relatives scattered about the country but none could be located so that they could get here for he funeral. He left besides the 356 acre farm west of town some lots in Rensselaer, and is reported to have had considerable money in banks. LATER: There is knowledge of a later will, and it will be produced at the proper time. Of the near relatives he had but one brother now living. There are, however, several nephews and nieces. It is thought the estate will amount to $50,000 to $60,000. Thursday afternoon, on the strength of a telegram received from this brother who resides in Denver, Colo., the Jasper Savings ft Trust Co., was appointed administrator of the estate and it is probable the value of same will soon be made public as well as will above referred to. The brother could not come on here for a little time yet, he stated. t—■ ■ r Page Ad Addition-—Groceries. Good sound apples, 15, 20, and 125 c a peck. All grocery prices subject, to change any day. CHICAGO BARGAIN STORE. Vented: —Good . fresh cow, Jersey preferred. Inquire at this office.