Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 August 1919 — OLD RESIDENT OF REMINGTON [ARTICLE]

OLD RESIDENT OF REMINGTON

Died Last Monday at Age of 77 i Years—Funeral Wednesday. After an illness that had extended for some years of more or less severity, John G. Morris, familiarly known as “Uncle Gus,’’ passed away at his home in Remington Monday, August 25, at the good old age of 77 years, 8 months and 3 days. He had been a constant resident of this immediate vicinity for the past 56 years. Most of this time he had lived south of town, and was a very highly respected citizen and neighbor. His last years had been years of constant suffering, and the end came peacefully. The funeral was held at the M. E. church Wednesday at 10:30 a. m>., Rev. Warriner conducting the services. Burial made in Remington cemetery. John Guthrie Morris, son of John Morris and Mary Chenoweth, was born Dec. 22, 1841, in Dark county, 0., and passed to his reward Aug. 25, 1919, aged 77 years, 8 months and 3 days. His early years were spent in Madison county, Ind. He was married Feb. 5, 1863, to Sarah Jane Davis and in September of the same year came to Mt. Gilboa, Benton county, where they resided for ,12 years. In 1875 they settled on the home farm, one-half mile South of Remington. Two children, Clara D. and Josephine Elizabeth, and his wife preceded him to their heavenly home. Five children, Mrs. Jennie B. Hollingsworth of Atchison, Kan.; Mrs. Doha A. Hart of Anderson, Ind.; Dr. Wlm>. J. Morris of Redlands, Calif.; Mrs. Mary M. Chappell and Miss Pearl Mo>rris of Remington, Ind., seven grandchildren and two sisters are left to mourn his loss. At an early age he united with the Methodist church and had lived a consistent Christian life these many years. In the community he had always been known as a good citizen, taking deeply to heart every good Interest of public welfare. He was a life-long supporter of the temperance cause and other reforms that make for the best community and national life. In his death the family has lost a loving father, the church a loyal member and the community a Substantial and patriotic citizen. —Remington Press.