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John J. Steinaker, an old settler of Ashley valley, died this morning at 2 o'clock from the effects of a broken leg and general debillity. The deceased was born in Switzerland, February 9th, 1823, and emigrated to America in 1853, lived in New York for eighteen years and then moved to Colo. and from that state to Ashley valley 1877.
He was one of the first settlers in the valley and has always been known as an honest and hard working citizen and a good neighbor, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need.
He leaves and aged wife and four sons, three of whom are living in the Valley, the other in Colorado.
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THE LAST SAD RITES
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John J. Steinaker, One of Ashley Valley's Oldest Stettlers Laid to Rest
The funeral of John J. Steinaker, took place at the Third District School House, Ashley, March 25th.
The speakers, Mr. J. H. Black and I. N. Jacobs, offered words of comfort and consolation to the bereaved. The immense number in attendance manifested by their presence their regrets at the death of a friend and neighbor. After services all that remained on earth, was laid away to rest in the Ashley Ward cemetery.
-Vernal Express, March 1898-
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John J. Steinaker, an old settler of Ashley valley, died this morning at 2 o'clock from the effects of a broken leg and general debillity. The deceased was born in Switzerland, February 9th, 1823, and emigrated to America in 1853, lived in New York for eighteen years and then moved to Colo. and from that state to Ashley valley 1877.
He was one of the first settlers in the valley and has always been known as an honest and hard working citizen and a good neighbor, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need.
He leaves and aged wife and four sons, three of whom are living in the Valley, the other in Colorado.
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THE LAST SAD RITES
*****
John J. Steinaker, One of Ashley Valley's Oldest Stettlers Laid to Rest
The funeral of John J. Steinaker, took place at the Third District School House, Ashley, March 25th.
The speakers, Mr. J. H. Black and I. N. Jacobs, offered words of comfort and consolation to the bereaved. The immense number in attendance manifested by their presence their regrets at the death of a friend and neighbor. After services all that remained on earth, was laid away to rest in the Ashley Ward cemetery.
-Vernal Express, March 1898-
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