Rensselaer Journal, Volume 12, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 November 1902 — UNCLE TOM JORDAN DEAD. [ARTICLE]

UNCLE TOM JORDAN DEAD.

Dies of Lung Fever at the Makeever House Sunday. Thomas Jordan died at the Makeever House, where he had been employed for Some years, Sunday morning at 10:30 o’clock. He was taken sick with lung fever on Tuesday night of last week, and continued to grow worse Until death ended his sufferings. The remains were taken to the residence of B. F. Ferguson, where he at one time made his home, and the funeral was held there Monday morning by Rev. O. D. Royse, pastor of the M. E. church. The remains were taken to Francesville for burial at the side of his wife and daughter. Mr. Jordan was about 65 years of age and leaves no near relatives as far as known. He had been a resident of Rensselaer for many years. Rev. Ferguson and Mr. and Mrs. Slagle accompanied the remains to Francesville.