Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 69, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 May 1899 — Death of Milton Makeever. [ARTICLE]

Death of Milton Makeever.

Milton Makeever, commonly known as “Uncle Milton,” died at his home in Newton township, Thursday, April 27th, at 11 o’clock p. m. He was taken sick, with lung fever, a week ago. Though very sick from the first, he refused to have a physician called, it being one of bis many peculiarities, that he would never have a physician come to see him. Finally, on Wednesday, he yielded to the wishes of his friends and Dr. Hartsell'was called, but by that time the disease had made such progress that no help was possible from medical aid and death occuired as stated above. The deceased was born in March, 1821, and was therefore over 78 when he died. He has lived in this county since 1844, and his present residence is on the same 40 acres be built on 55 years ago. He leaves three sons and a daughter. John Makeever, the well know capitalist of our city, is a brother. The funeral was held Saturday, at 2 p. m. at the residence by Rev. H. M. Middleton. Interment was made at Weston cemetery.