Rensselaer Republican, Volume 12, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 January 1880 — Death of Joshua Healey. [ARTICLE]

Death of Joshua Healey.

Yesterday morning ten minntes past 4 o'clock, Col. Joshua Healey breathed his last at his residence in this place. CoJ. Healey has been afflicted with lun«j complaint and diabetes for some time, and although his ultimate recovery was not expected, yet none were prepared for his sudden dissolution. He was confined to his bed about ten days ago, since which time be (ailed rapidly until his demise. Col. Healey came to this place about two years ago, and engaged in the practice of law with Frank Jouvenat. He had acquired a good practice, and made many friends here, lie lived at Rensselaer, JasKer county, several years, and was ighly esteemed there as here, as a man of honor and integrity and a good citizen. He served in the Union army as Col. of the IClst Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, and the men who served under him and those who fought shoulder to shoulder with him, readily attest to his unflinching bravery in time of peril, and hi* ability as a military man. Deceased was about 45 years of age, and leaves a wife and two children. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their dark hour. His remains were taken to Rensselaer this morning for interment.— Goodland Herald. The body of the Colonel arrived here Saturday noon and was conveyed to the residence of M. L Spitler, Esq. The funeral took *place Sabbath forenoon, conducted by the Masonic Order,, of which he was a member. The band and a large concourse of people were in attendance. Willey & Sigler’s immense stock of Boots and Shoes at the Trade Palace, were bought Before the recent rise in prices, and can therefore be sold at the old prices. Look at them.