Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 14, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 May 1918 — PASSES NINETY-FIFTH MILESTONE. [ARTICLE]

PASSES NINETY-FIFTH MILESTONE.

Uncle John Stively, the aged father of Mrs. Mattie Sharp of this city, reached his ninety-fifth milestone Tuesday, and a number of friends called during the day to pay their respects, among .whom were several of the men of the Methodist church and the latter left a small purse of money with him as a token of esteem and remembrance of the occasion. Mr. Stively was born in Canton, Ohio, May 14, 1823. His. early days were spent on. a farm, but he later learned the cooper’s trade, vlich he followed the greater part of his life. His wife died several years ago and since 19 02 he has made his home here with his daughtei, Mrs. Mattie Sharp. Mr. Stively was quite well acquainted during his lifetime with former President McKinley. He has been a strong Methodist for many years and politically has been a life-long Democrat. Mr. Stively is of French stock, and three of his father’s brothers perished in Napoleon’s expedition against Moscow. His own father came to America with General LaFayette in revolutionary days and settled in Ohio. Mr. Stively himself served in Company G, 135th Ohio Regt., during the closing days of our civil ar. He is the oldest person in Jasper county, we believe, and up until recently has enjoyed very good health and been quite active. Some time ago he received a fall at the home of his daughter, from which he has not recovered and is still confined to his bed as a result, being cared for by Mrs. Sharp, who has since devoted practically all her time to waiting on him and looking after his comfort. Some of -his old friends in Ohio also sent him tokens of their remembrance of his ninety-fifth birthday Tuesday.