Harris, Reese 1859 - 1928

HARRIS, JONES

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 2/20/2012 at 16:13:58

Note: His wife's maiden name was Jones.

AKRON BANKER IS FOUND DEAD IN BED

Reese Harris Succumbs Suddenly In The Home Of His Daughter

Akron, la., Dec. 3.—Reese Harris, 69, years old, bank director and stockholder of the First National bank, Akron, died suddenly in his home four miles from Akron.

He bad been about as usual the day before and visited at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ray Adams. When he did not come to breakfast the next morning, Mr. Harris was found dead in bed.

Mr. Harris had been a successful farmer and stock raiser in Plymouth county for about 40 years. He is survived by two sons, Evan Harris and Orin Harris, and two daughters, Mrs. Ray Adams and Miss Barbara Harris, all of Plymouth county.

Funeral services were held Friday and the body was sent to the former home in Barnevald, Wis., for interment.

Le Mars Globe Post
Monday, December 3, 1928
Le Mars, Iowa