Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 June 1918 — Obituary [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Obituary

Alexander Long. Alexander ’Brooks Long was born in Darke county, Ohio, in the year of 1842. He was the second child of William and Harriett Long. Three brothers have preceded him in death, his brother William having died one week ago. Mr. Long was married to Emily Baker in the year of 1869. To this union eight children were born>. as follows: Oliver, Mrs. Russell Cooper, Mrs. Lydia Davisson, Mrs. Raida Smith, Albert Long, Mrs. Mina Brown, Mrs. Grace Edna Hibbs, SUd Burt, who preceded his father in death nine years ago. Mr. Long departed this life June 14, 1918. He was a loving father and devoted husband and was loved by all who knew him. He united with the M. E. church in 1873. and expressed his willingness to depart. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Aix United Brethren church, conducted by Rev. Irvin H. Ade. Burial was made in the Prater cemetery. xx fbristena Barker. Christena Barker, wife of Owen Barker, was born near Ludlow, Illinois, August 25, 1886. She departed this life June 13. 1918. being at the time of her death ’thirtyone years, nine months and eighteen days of age. She was a member of the United Brethren church at Brushwood, uniting with the church in the year 1997. She was united in marriage to Owen U. Barker September 8, 1907. There was born to this union four children. She leaves behind to mourn her loss, her husband, two children, father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. William Nuss, five sisters, five brothers and many friends. - Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Aix United Brethren church. Rev. Irvin H. Ade officiating. Burial was made in the Prater cemetery. xx