JACOB H. EPLER.

Jacob H. Epler, aged 69 years, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 1911, of apoplexy at his home on west Mill street. He had his first stroke in July, 1903, and this was a fourth attack.

He was born at Cape May, N.J., Jan. 13, 1842. At the age of seven years he came with his parents near Springfield, Ill., and in 1856 they came to Cedar City in Mower county. He enlisted Feb. 18, 1862, in Co. K. Fourth Minn. Vols. and reenlisted in 1864 serving in all three years and seven months. He took part with his company in many of the important battles of the war including Corinth, Iuke, Mission Ridge, Altonna and Savannah. He was promoted to corporal.

He was married at Cedar City Aug. 2, 1867, to Miss Anice Chandler, daughter of Welcome Chandler, Rev. Soule of Austin officiating. They lived here for 12 years after marriage and then moved to near Fergus Falls, Ottertail county, Minn. Mr. Epler had a stroke of apoplexy July 6, 1903, and on account of his poor health the family returned to Austin in 1904. He spent one year since at the Hot Springs, S.D., for treatment.

He was converted in a revival meeting at Cedar City in charge of Rev. John L. Dyer at the age of 16, uniting with the Methodist church and continued in that faith until his death. He united with the Masonic order when he was home from the war temporarily in 1864. He was a man of fine traits of character, patient and submissive in affliction and was an exemplary citizen.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. F. Stout were held at the Methodist church Friday afternoon, a large company of friends being present. Rev. A. Cresev gave the obituary notice. Interment in Cedar City cemetery.

Deceased leaves a widow and eight children, Mrs. Cora Cruickshank, Winnipeg, Can.; Mrs. Nellie Robertson, St. Paul; Wm. D. Epler, Redvers, Can; Sterling J. Epler, Sentiel, Butte, N. D.; Joseph W. Epler, Redvers, Can.; Geo. C. Epler, Hannaford, N. D.; John C. Epler, and Edna F. Epler, Austin. We extend our sympathy to the sorrowing family.