Rensselaer Journal, Volume 10, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 June 1901 — THE DEATH LIST. [ARTICLE]

THE DEATH LIST.

Bob Goodrich. Robert B. Goodrich, better known as “Big Bob” died at his residence on Division street Monday morning. His sickness was only of about a week’s duration. He has lived in Rensselaer since March of last year and had been living by himself for some time in the house where his death took place. His wife died abont eighteen months ago in Warren county. He had no children, but has a married sister in Warren county, and a mother, brother and two sisters living City: Until a few weeks ago he had been en fjaged in the saloon business in Rensselaer. He was over six ieefc tall and when in good healtfi weighed 292 pounds. An autopsy revealed the cause of death to have been acute meningitis and softening of the brain, commonly known as brain fever. - The funeral was held at the residence of Mrs. Guss, in the east part of town, Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Clarence D. Royse conducting the services. Interment took place at Weston cemetery. Jeptha Parker. Jeptlia Parker, father of John C. Parker, of Barkley township, died at the home of the latter last Saturday morning, of liver and kidney troubles, at the age of 84 years and 11 months. The remains were taken to Boone county Sunday for burial. Mrs. Sarah Lloyd. Mrs. S rah Lloyd died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. M. Grant, east of town, Saturday night at the age of eighty one years, six months. Four children survive her. The funeral was conducted at the family residence Monday by Rev. C. D. Royse at 10 a. m. Interment took place in Weston cemetery in Rensselaer.