May 13, 1881
Clinton Public
DEATH'S HARVEST.
Another of the old settlers of DeWitt county was laid away in the tomb yesterday morning. Bently F. MILLS came to this county nearly fifty years ago, and for many years owned the farm now belonging to the county and used as the poor farm. In his younger days he was an energetic, hard-working man, and did his share toward advancing the material interests of Dewitt county. The hard labor of pioneer life told upon his vigorous system, and some years ago he became broken down in health and had to dispose of his farm. Since the death of Dr. PORTER, Mr. Mills made his home with his daughter (Mrs. PORTER) in this city. Some months ago he was attacked with Bright's disease of the kidneys, but gave little attention to his ailment till a few weeks ago when he was stricken down and continued to his bed. The old gentleman suffered a great deal during the past few weeks, till death came to his relief on Tuesday afternoon. He had lived more than the threescore years and ten allotted to man, being seventy-one years, five months and six days old at the time of his death. He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery yesterday morning, a large number joining in the last sad rites to an old and honored citizen.
Clinton Public
DEATH'S HARVEST.
Another of the old settlers of DeWitt county was laid away in the tomb yesterday morning. Bently F. MILLS came to this county nearly fifty years ago, and for many years owned the farm now belonging to the county and used as the poor farm. In his younger days he was an energetic, hard-working man, and did his share toward advancing the material interests of Dewitt county. The hard labor of pioneer life told upon his vigorous system, and some years ago he became broken down in health and had to dispose of his farm. Since the death of Dr. PORTER, Mr. Mills made his home with his daughter (Mrs. PORTER) in this city. Some months ago he was attacked with Bright's disease of the kidneys, but gave little attention to his ailment till a few weeks ago when he was stricken down and continued to his bed. The old gentleman suffered a great deal during the past few weeks, till death came to his relief on Tuesday afternoon. He had lived more than the threescore years and ten allotted to man, being seventy-one years, five months and six days old at the time of his death. He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery yesterday morning, a large number joining in the last sad rites to an old and honored citizen.
May 13, 1881
Clinton Public
DEATH'S HARVEST.
Another of the old settlers of DeWitt county was laid away in the tomb yesterday morning. Bently F. MILLS came to this county nearly fifty years ago, and for many years owned the farm now belonging to the county and used as the poor farm. In his younger days he was an energetic, hard-working man, and did his share toward advancing the material interests of Dewitt county. The hard labor of pioneer life told upon his vigorous system, and some years ago he became broken down in health and had to dispose of his farm. Since the death of Dr. PORTER, Mr. Mills made his home with his daughter (Mrs. PORTER) in this city. Some months ago he was attacked with Bright's disease of the kidneys, but gave little attention to his ailment till a few weeks ago when he was stricken down and continued to his bed. The old gentleman suffered a great deal during the past few weeks, till death came to his relief on Tuesday afternoon. He had lived more than the threescore years and ten allotted to man, being seventy-one years, five months and six days old at the time of his death. He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery yesterday morning, a large number joining in the last sad rites to an old and honored citizen.
Clinton Public
DEATH'S HARVEST.
Another of the old settlers of DeWitt county was laid away in the tomb yesterday morning. Bently F. MILLS came to this county nearly fifty years ago, and for many years owned the farm now belonging to the county and used as the poor farm. In his younger days he was an energetic, hard-working man, and did his share toward advancing the material interests of Dewitt county. The hard labor of pioneer life told upon his vigorous system, and some years ago he became broken down in health and had to dispose of his farm. Since the death of Dr. PORTER, Mr. Mills made his home with his daughter (Mrs. PORTER) in this city. Some months ago he was attacked with Bright's disease of the kidneys, but gave little attention to his ailment till a few weeks ago when he was stricken down and continued to his bed. The old gentleman suffered a great deal during the past few weeks, till death came to his relief on Tuesday afternoon. He had lived more than the threescore years and ten allotted to man, being seventy-one years, five months and six days old at the time of his death. He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery yesterday morning, a large number joining in the last sad rites to an old and honored citizen.
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