The Register,
Thursday, September 6, 1900
Obituary
Mr. John Burns, one of the oldest residents of Harborville, passed away
very unexpectedly on Tuesday, Aug. 28th. On that day Mr. Burns was
apparently in as good health as ever. Her transacted business and did
his work as usual. About sunset as he was coming from the barn where he
had been doing the evening chores, he fell. His son, who saw him fall,
called to his mother to come quickly. When they reached him his heart
had ceased to beat; a physician was summoned, but to no avail; life had
fled. Mr. Burns had been troubled for many years with heart disease.
He was an upright man, of a genial disposition. In his home a kind
father and a faithful husband, greatly beloved by his wife and
children. He was 68 years of age. A wife, four sons and three
daughters mourn their loss. Mr. Burns was greatly esteemed by the
neighbors and by all who knew him. The family have the sympathy of all
in their sad bereavement.
The interment took place at Woodlawn on Saturday, September 1st, and was
one of the largest funerals ever seen in Harborville. The floral
offerings were choice and many; the casket being covered with the
beautiful flowers contributed by the friends of the family.