JAMES BARNETT DEATH'S VICTIM Aged Decatur Resident Dies Early This Morning of Infirmities James J. Barnett, 83, retired business man and a resident of Decatur for 50 years, died at his home 515 Mercer Avenue at 4 o'clock thismorning following a two year illness. Death was due to infirmities of old age. Mr. Barnett had been ailing for the last two years and his condition became critical about five weeks ago when he was confined to his bed. He engaged in business in Decatur for many years, having had the street sprinkling contract here from 1895 till 1930 when he retired. He resided on Mercer Avenue for 30 years. He was born near Pleasant Mills on January 1, 1850, a son of John and Sena Merryman Barnett. On May 6, 1875 he was united in marriage to Samantha Thatcher, who survives. Four children were born to the union, three of whom are living. Surviving besides the widow are two daughters and a son, Mrs.William Ramey of Fort Wayne; Mrs. Joseph Cloud and Harry Barnett of Decatur. A son Charles is deceased. Mr. Barnett was the last surviving member of a family of four children. Eight grandchildren and one great grandchild survive. He was a member of the DecaturChristian Church.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home, 515 Mercer Avenue. Burial will be made in the Decatur Cemetery. The body will be removed to the home from the W. H.Zwick and Son Funeral Home this evening. Decatur Daily Democrat November 16, 1933