Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 September 1909 — EX-CONGRESSMAN HAMMOND DEAD [ARTICLE]

EX-CONGRESSMAN HAMMOND DEAD

Former Representative From Tenth District Died at Hammond Tuesday Morning. Thomas Hammond, former democratic congressman from this district, died at his home in Hammond at 7:20 a. m., Tuesday after an illness from heart trouble and other complications extending over a period of two years. His age was 66 years. Mr. Hammond was thrice mayor of the city of Hammond and served one term in congress, succeeding Dr. D. H. Patton of Remington, who was also a democrat, in 1892. He made a fortune out of real estate and other Investments in Hammond and left an estate of about $200,000. He had a beautiful home in Hammond, on Hohman street, considered the finest In the city, and was known as a public spirited, honest and conscientious citizen, and was held in high esteem. He leaves a widow, two sons and and two daughters.