Rensselaer Republican, Volume 28, Number 5, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 October 1895 — Death of Uncle Charley Rhoades. [ARTICLE]

Death of Uncle Charley Rhoades.

Charles Rhoades, the veteran harness maker of Indiana, died Monday morning, Sept. 30, 1895, at the home of his daughter* if rs. Amanda Reeve, wife of N. W. Reeve, at the age of 81 years, 10 months and 3 days. He had been very feeble since bis severe sickness some months ago, but in this, his last sickness, wta confined to his bed only about two weeks. He was born ia Winslow, Maine, and lived there until 1857, when he settled in Rensselaer, where he has ever since resided. At 14 years of age he began work at the Lan ess maker’s trade, and this occ lotion be followed constantly, unt.l his last sickness compelled him to desist from labor. For nearly 68. years he fallowed the occupation, actively, and during 38 ypars of that tim®, here in Rensselaer. In point of length of time in one occupation, be was, at tfae iiaie of bisdeathythe—oklest business man in Jasper Co., and also said t> have been the oldest active harness maker jo Indiana. iJHe inarried in 1833 Mary Ann Duren, whose death occured in May 1893, and with whojri he lived in wedlock for the im usually long period of 60 Yearsi"~kckTi g otdy a ' few mouths.— He leaves 5 children, all living in Renas* lacr: Win. H., Marshall D., and Edward I).; Mrs. Amanda Reeve 9nd Mrs. Caroline D. Martin. One daughter, Mary, died in childhood, and one son, Charles, was killed in battle, during the war of the rebellion. He afso Icav*s ID “ grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. • The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, at Mr. Reeve’s residence; Rev . M. R. Paradis conducting the religious services. Interment .was in Weston cemetery.

The Odd Fellows’ bail ding was completed yesterday, which was one day later than the contract time. Its CQmpletiqnJJss been delayed days by the non-arrival of a couple of circular windows. Z mri Dwigg'ns has lately removed from Chicago and is now located at Storm Lake, lowa. Elmer and Jay Dwiggins have also left Chicago and are said to be located in New York City. Advertised Letters: Merdith Goodspeed, Lee Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Charlie Marketain, Mrs. Mary C. Yeoman, Mrs. Elixabeth Smith, Mrs. E l Hays, May Richards, W. N. Hilton, John A. Moor, Hossy Wright, Frank Andrews, Charles Baily. J. W. King was over at L>g*i»port several days last week, to a big shooting tournament. He did remarkably good shooting, but not quite good enough to give him the first place. He got fourth place, however, with a big crowd of the best shooters, in the state, to shoot against.

Mrs. LecJilider will give a present of Mdse, worth 25 cts. actual valuewith every $3 hat or over. The Marseilles Belt Corn Shelter is one of the most reliable shellets manufactured today. The only machine that received a medal at the World’s Fair. C. A. Roberts, agent See the lovely line of cbin* ware just arrived at C. A. Leckliiers’ A Co., at the Emporium. The Izzcr Buggy u for sale at C. A Roberts’ place of business, on Cullen St. Call and see same before baying. Its worth your time. Remember the place, just across the street from Makeever Hotel. v, Yours truly,

C. A. ROBERTS.