Jarius Mertz, a son of William and Maria Clauser Mertz, was born in Berks county, Pa., on the 4th of May, 1845, and died at his home in Mulberry, Tuesday morning, June 29, at 8:10 o'clock, aged 75 years, 1 month and 25 days.
He was baptized in infancy and confirmed a member of the Lutheran church in Berks county, Pa., April 11, 1863. He married Hettie Leibensperger on Dec. 25th, 1869. One daughter was born to this union, Laura, who survives. On the 23rd of November, 1878, he married Callantha A. Good, who survives him. To this union were born two children, Mrs. Edith Combs, who died May 1st, 1919, and Paul W. Mertz, Washington, D. C. Three grandchildren and one brother, Peter C., also survive.
He came to Indiana in the year 1875 and began his trade of shoe making in a shop on the corner where Weidner's store now stands. He later took up the trade of painting and paper hanging, and continued at this work until Jan. 1919.
The disease which resulted in his death first made its appearance in January, 1919. He was operated on in April, 1919, and although partly relieved, he was never again strong enough to work, and his strength was gradually sapped away. He had been bedfast for the past five months.
Soon after he came to Indiana he united with Zion's Lutheran church, and served as deacon, secretary and treasurer for a number of years, and remained steadfast in the faith to the end.
The funeral service will be conducted at the residence, this afternoon.
-- The Mulberry Reporter, July 2, 1920
He was baptized in infancy and confirmed a member of the Lutheran church in Berks county, Pa., April 11, 1863. He married Hettie Leibensperger on Dec. 25th, 1869. One daughter was born to this union, Laura, who survives. On the 23rd of November, 1878, he married Callantha A. Good, who survives him. To this union were born two children, Mrs. Edith Combs, who died May 1st, 1919, and Paul W. Mertz, Washington, D. C. Three grandchildren and one brother, Peter C., also survive.
He came to Indiana in the year 1875 and began his trade of shoe making in a shop on the corner where Weidner's store now stands. He later took up the trade of painting and paper hanging, and continued at this work until Jan. 1919.
The disease which resulted in his death first made its appearance in January, 1919. He was operated on in April, 1919, and although partly relieved, he was never again strong enough to work, and his strength was gradually sapped away. He had been bedfast for the past five months.
Soon after he came to Indiana he united with Zion's Lutheran church, and served as deacon, secretary and treasurer for a number of years, and remained steadfast in the faith to the end.
The funeral service will be conducted at the residence, this afternoon.
-- The Mulberry Reporter, July 2, 1920
Jarius Mertz, a son of William and Maria Clauser Mertz, was born in Berks county, Pa., on the 4th of May, 1845, and died at his home in Mulberry, Tuesday morning, June 29, at 8:10 o'clock, aged 75 years, 1 month and 25 days.
He was baptized in infancy and confirmed a member of the Lutheran church in Berks county, Pa., April 11, 1863. He married Hettie Leibensperger on Dec. 25th, 1869. One daughter was born to this union, Laura, who survives. On the 23rd of November, 1878, he married Callantha A. Good, who survives him. To this union were born two children, Mrs. Edith Combs, who died May 1st, 1919, and Paul W. Mertz, Washington, D. C. Three grandchildren and one brother, Peter C., also survive.
He came to Indiana in the year 1875 and began his trade of shoe making in a shop on the corner where Weidner's store now stands. He later took up the trade of painting and paper hanging, and continued at this work until Jan. 1919.
The disease which resulted in his death first made its appearance in January, 1919. He was operated on in April, 1919, and although partly relieved, he was never again strong enough to work, and his strength was gradually sapped away. He had been bedfast for the past five months.
Soon after he came to Indiana he united with Zion's Lutheran church, and served as deacon, secretary and treasurer for a number of years, and remained steadfast in the faith to the end.
The funeral service will be conducted at the residence, this afternoon.
-- The Mulberry Reporter, July 2, 1920
He was baptized in infancy and confirmed a member of the Lutheran church in Berks county, Pa., April 11, 1863. He married Hettie Leibensperger on Dec. 25th, 1869. One daughter was born to this union, Laura, who survives. On the 23rd of November, 1878, he married Callantha A. Good, who survives him. To this union were born two children, Mrs. Edith Combs, who died May 1st, 1919, and Paul W. Mertz, Washington, D. C. Three grandchildren and one brother, Peter C., also survive.
He came to Indiana in the year 1875 and began his trade of shoe making in a shop on the corner where Weidner's store now stands. He later took up the trade of painting and paper hanging, and continued at this work until Jan. 1919.
The disease which resulted in his death first made its appearance in January, 1919. He was operated on in April, 1919, and although partly relieved, he was never again strong enough to work, and his strength was gradually sapped away. He had been bedfast for the past five months.
Soon after he came to Indiana he united with Zion's Lutheran church, and served as deacon, secretary and treasurer for a number of years, and remained steadfast in the faith to the end.
The funeral service will be conducted at the residence, this afternoon.
-- The Mulberry Reporter, July 2, 1920
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