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Death Of Senator Watts

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Day
6
Month
February
Year
1895
Copyright
Public Domain
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Senator John W. Watts,, of this district, died at his liome in Jackson Satarday niglit at eleven o'cloek. His death was caused by a severe attack of pneimonia that resulted from a cold contracted while on his trip to the upper península with the legislativo junketing party. Senator Watts leaves a family consisting of his widow, three daughters and one son, who are crushed with grief at the untimely demise of the husband and father. Mr. Watts had lived in Jackson county during his entire life. He was born in Leoni, Jan. 13, 1838, was reared on a farm and got his education in the common schools and in Leoni academy. He had always been a farmer and real estáte dealer and had accumulated a moderate fortune. He married Henrietta Hetcans in 1865. Mr. Watts was a republican since the organization of the party and was known by every voter in Jackson county for his strict honesty, fearless integrity, generosity and strong character. He was town clerk seven years, supervisor six years and elected to the legislature in 1886, 1888 and 1890. Hedeclined to run in 1892 and was elected a state senator from Jackson and Washtenaw last fall by nearly 4,000 majority. He owned valuable property in Jackson, and made money and friends easily and retained both. He never had an enemy. Wlien the news of his death reached Lansing yesterday, the capital flags wëre immediately put at half mast. Governor Kich sent a message of condolence to the bereaved family.

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Ann Arbor Courier