James Terrence Ferguson was born Oct. 25, 1871 George & Mary (Grogan) Ferguson at Assumption, Illinois where he lived for many years until moving to Iowa. When he was 26 years of age, he moved to near Canton, S.D. On Feb 5, 1902, he was married to Ina Dortland of Parker, S.D. who survives him. In 1905, they homesteaded in the Bentley community, moving back to Canton in 1911. They returned to Bentley in 1917 where they continued to make their home until recently. When his health began to fail they moved to Elgin. Surviving are three sons, Delbert of Carson, Glen of Crosby, and Ted of Mott; two daughters Jean, Mrs. Alois Kilzer and Grace, Mrs. Adam Schmidt, both of Bentley. One daughter, Dolly, Mrs. Philip Tate passed away in 1931. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; one brother, Ed of Spokane and five sisters: Mrs. Elizabeth Stock, Mrs. Judd Bailey, and Miss Mary Ferguson all of Osage, Iowa; Mr. Clarence Oliver of Canton and Mrs. Gus Buehler of Deadwood, S.D. Our sympathy to the family of Terrance Ferguson, former resident of the Bently community. Mr. Ferguson was a fine old gentleman who won the respect of all who knew him.

Requiem High Mass will be held at St. Vincent's Church on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. for Terrance James Ferguson, who passed away at the Elgin hospital on Feb. 25, after a lingering illness. Rev. Herman Mandry will officiate at the services with the children's choir furnishing the music. Sister Lea Marie will be organist. Pallbearers are Otto Meyer of Elgin, Willard Elkamp, William Buchanan, Henry Kleinjan and William Huber all of Bentley and Rudolph Glasser of Mott. Interment will be made in the Sunny Sope Cemetery with Olson Funeral Home of Mott, in charge of arrangements.