Julius Leitner was born January 26, 1837, and died at his home in Liberty Center, Ohio, June 14, 1913, aged 76 years, 4 months and 18 days.

Mr. Leitner was married to Carline Hoover shortly after the war and to them were born six children, two having died in infancy. He united with the U. B. Church in early life and remained a member of the same till the time of his death.

Julius Leitner enlisted in the 49 O. V. I., Co. H, August 5, 1863, and served his country well during almost the entire conflict. He was wounded and captured at the battle of Stone River, December 31,1862, and on being exchanged he re-enlisted. He was again badly wounded at Picket’s Mills on May 27, 1864. He was honorably discharged from the service June 1, 1865.

By reason of his wounds and a very bad rupture, “Uncle” Julius, as he was called by nearly everyone, was a great sufferer. About two years ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis, but he had recovered from that to a great extent. In spite of his afflictions he was always cheerful and greeted his friends with his ever ready smile. He was of a kindly disposition, thoroughly honest and reliable, a good citizen and neighbor and he enjoyed the respect and confidence of all who knew him.

Mr. Leitner returned only a few weeks ago from the Soldiers’ Home at Sandusky, where he had spent the winter. He seemed in excellent health for a man of his years and condition. He was sick only a few days, and seemed not seriously so, but when his sister went to his room with his breakfast last Saturday she found him dead.

Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church Monday, Rev. Barron preaching the sermon and the remains were laid to rest in Young’s cemetery with appropriate ceremonies by the G. A. R., of which he was an honored member.