J. B. Latta, Dr.

LATTA

Posted By: Beverly Gerdts (email)
Date: 2/16/2021 at 14:41:22

Columbus Gazette, Columbus Junction, Iowa
Thursday, December 10, 1896
page 4

(This issue is badly damaged, I will make an attempt to get the vital information)

Grandview, Dec. 9 - The funeral of Dr. J. B. Latta occurred Thursday instead of Wednesday, the corpse did not arrive in time. The funeral was held in the Presbyterian church. The children of deceased in attendance were his son, Everett, Mrs. Frank Evans of Wisconsin accompanied by her husband. Deceased was an old-time resident of this place. He moved to California several years ago, where he died last week. He was 78 years and 8 months old at the time of his death. The services were conducted by Rev. Merrill of the Plymouth church.