Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 94, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 February 1919 — FRANK W. TOBIAS IS DEAD [ARTICLE]

FRANK W. TOBIAS IS DEAD

Passed Away Early Thursday Morning After an Extended Illness. Frank W. Tobias, who had been I in poor health for several months and had been failing fast of late, passed away at his home on Front street at 2:45 o’clock Thursday, morning, death being due to tuberculosis of the throat. Mr. Tobias was born in New Lebanon, Ohio, March 24, 1871, and was 47 years, 10 months and 26 days of age at the time of his death. In 1891 he was married to Miss Ida Dixie of this city, following which they made their home at Lake Forest, Illinois, where he was employed as assistant railway agent. About ten years ago they moved to Rensselaer where they have since resided. For some time Mr. Tobias was the American Express agent here, but last December resigned on account df failing health. Frank was a member of the city council and also of the Modern Woodmen, I. O. O F. and K. of P. lodges of this city, and. a highly respected citizen. He is survived by his wife and a host of friends. The funeral will be held at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the Methodist church and burial made in Weston cemetery.