Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 34, Number 91, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 July 1902 — Death of Uncle John Brewer. [ARTICLE]

Death of Uncle John Brewer.

John O. Brewer, an aged and long time resident of Francesville, well known over a large section of this country, died Sunday, July 13th at 9:30 a. m. after a week’s sickness. His death oocured at the home of a son, Rev. Irving Brewer, near whose home himself and wifeHiad lately gone, for a summer’s visit. The remains will be brought back to Francesville, and the funeral be held there Tuesday, at 1:30 p. m. He was 85 years old. Mrs. O. E. Harshman, of Rensselaer, is a grand-daughter, and will probably attend the funeral.