Rensselaer Republican, Volume 22, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 September 1889 — OBITUARY. [ARTICLE]

OBITUARY.

matilda CASON. Died.— At the home of her parents, in Wheatfield, Saturday evening. September 7, 1889, at 7 o’clock, of consumption, Miss Matilda Cason, aged 24 years and 12 days. She was an amiable and excellent young lady, endeared to many friends, who will deeply mourn her loss.' She was bom and raised in this county and joined the Methodist church about twelve years ago, and was a faithful member until her death. The funeral services were held at the Christian church in the town of Wheatfield, on the morning of the 9th, by Presley E. Davis, and the remains were buried in the Spencer burying ground in Porter county. She leaves an aged father ar.d mother, one brother and three sisters, who have the sympathy of tfyecommunity in their bereavement. Wlien blooming youth is snatched away, By death’s resistless hand, Our hearts the mournful tribute Day, Which pity must demand. F. VV. A.