March 8, 1901
Clinton Register
ANOTHER FATHER CALLED
John Kistler Dies After An Illness of Two Weeks
First Taken Sick With Measles
February 19, John KISTLER was taken sick with measles. As a result of a cold, pneumonia developed in a few days and he was unconscious several days before death came about 4 o'clock Wednesday morning. Deceased was born near Peru, Ind., June 4, 1856, and lived 44 years, 9 months and 2 days, but had lived in this county most of his life. He was married to Miss Sarah MALONE, Dec. 4, 1881, Seven children were born to them, all of whom with their mother survive. The oldest child is a daughter aged 18. For many years he lived on C. H. Moore's farm about four miles southeast of Clinton. He was industrious and had accumulated considerable property. At one time he owned four or five small properties in Clinton which he traded for land in Iowa. He still owned a home in Clinton but when he moved to Clinton one week before he was taken sick, could not get possession and moved into another house. Deceased was an active member of the United Brethren church, and gave considerable time to assisting in conducting meetings. Funeral services at the home yesterday at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. A. Z. Gharrett, of Decatur. Interment in Woodlawn.
March 8, 1901
Clinton Register
ANOTHER FATHER CALLED
John Kistler Dies After An Illness of Two Weeks
First Taken Sick With Measles
February 19, John KISTLER was taken sick with measles. As a result of a cold, pneumonia developed in a few days and he was unconscious several days before death came about 4 o'clock Wednesday morning. Deceased was born near Peru, Ind., June 4, 1856, and lived 44 years, 9 months and 2 days, but had lived in this county most of his life. He was married to Miss Sarah MALONE, Dec. 4, 1881, Seven children were born to them, all of whom with their mother survive. The oldest child is a daughter aged 18. For many years he lived on C. H. Moore's farm about four miles southeast of Clinton. He was industrious and had accumulated considerable property. At one time he owned four or five small properties in Clinton which he traded for land in Iowa. He still owned a home in Clinton but when he moved to Clinton one week before he was taken sick, could not get possession and moved into another house. Deceased was an active member of the United Brethren church, and gave considerable time to assisting in conducting meetings. Funeral services at the home yesterday at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. A. Z. Gharrett, of Decatur. Interment in Woodlawn.
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