Deward Blair Passes Away

Deward D. Blair passed away in Liberty Center last week after a lingering illness.

He was the son of John G. and Francis Blair and was born in Napoleon, O., July 7, 1875.

On Nov. 6, 1895, he was united in marriage with Miss Jennie W. Graner, and one daughter was born to this union.

His life, lived in this community speaks more than words will permit. He was a kind and loving husband and father and his sickness was borne with patience and without complaint.

In his passing he leaves his life companion; one daughter, Lola Bergstrom; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Harmon, of Dutton, Montana; Mrs. Dora Gray, of Napoleon; one brother, Ermine Blair, of Manitou Beach, Mich. One brother, Alva, and the parents preceded him in death.