Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 51, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 May 1902 — Death of an Old Settler. [ARTICLE]

Death of an Old Settler.

Another old settler has passed away, Uncle Ward Anderson, of Morocco, who was postmaster at Rensselaer over forty years ago. He was 92 years old, and a Free Mason In high standing and was well liked by everybody. His last words were, “I have done ( all I can here and I am ready to go np higher.” He leaves a wife and two bright little boyß and two daughters, besides a host of friendH to mourn their loss. Those Attending the funeral from Rensselaer were: Mrs. Hester Hoyes, Mrs. Mary Morris, Mrs. Matie Hopkins, Miss Sarah Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thornton, Mrs. Lizzie Duvall, Mr. Will Powell, Mr. G. L., Mrs. H T. and Dora Thornton and Mrs. Mursey Baker, of Little Rock, Arkansas.