Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 September 1919 — FORMER MT. AYR CITIZEN DEAD [ARTICLE]

FORMER MT. AYR CITIZEN DEAD

Alex Lardner of Big Rapids, Mich., Buried at Goodland Tuesday. Alexander Lardner, a well known citizen of near Mt. Ayr some 30 years ago, later moving to Goodland, where he resided for several years, died at his home at Big Rapids, Mich., Saturday night and the remains were brought to Goodland Tuesday afternoon and buried in the Goodland cemetery. The cause of his death is understood to have been cancer. His age was about 75 years. Mr. Lardner was twice married, his second wife, who survives him, being formerly Miss Sadie Wing of Goodland. He leaves, besides the widow, one son and one daughter by his first mhrriage and one son by his second marriage. The Jasper County War Mothers will have a picnic dinner at the home of Abraham Halleck, at noon, next Saturday, Sept. 27. Each mother please bring a dish of eatables. The regular meeting Will be held after the dinner. —Advt.