Foster, Capt. Joseph T. 1893

FOSTER, LEPER

Posted By: Nettie Mae
Date: 5/23/2021 at 17:43:30

The Clinton Morning Age 14 Nov 1893
The Last Sleep.
At an early hour Sunday morning Captain Joseph T. Foster, one of Lyons' oldest and most respected citizens, breathed his last. It was not known until Saturday that he was sick, and his death following so close after the first news, was a shock to his many friends. His wife and daughter who are in California, were informed by telegraph of the sad news, and wired back that they had started for home. They will reach here Thursday or Friday and the funeral arrangements will not be made known until then. Capt. Foster was well known in real estate and insurance circles and was respected and liked by all. He was a member of the First Iowa volunteer calvary and the eighth regiment of United States regulars, and at the time of his death was 54 years old.

The Clinton Morning Age 18 Nov 1893
The funeral of the late Capt. J. T. Foster, will be held from his residence 214 Seventh street, at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
After this evening no one will be allowed to view the remains except the family.

The Clinton Morning Age 19 Nov 1893
Capt. J. T. Foster.
The funeral of the late Capt. J. T. Foster will be held from his residence 214 Seventh street, at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
The intimate friends of the family will have the opportunity to view the remains from 11 to 12 o'clock, after which the casket will be closed.

Col. Leper and wife of Chicago, brother-in-law to Capt. Foster, reached here last night.
Phil. Frances, of Cedar Rapids, is expected this morning to attend the funeral of Capt. Foster