DEERE, Garnett - Putnam

The many friends of Mr. and mrs. Garnette Deere will read with interest the following item from the Warren Tribune: "G.L. Deere who has been employed for several years at the Henry King Breeding Barn has resigned his position to accept a similar one with the Gossard Co. at Martinsville. He and Mrs. Deere have shipped their household goods to Martinsville anad after a short visit with relatives at MIlligan, they will go to their new home. Ever since coming to Warren Mr. and Mrs. Deer (sic) have been active members of the Baptist Church and as a token of the appreciation of their services the members of the church presented them with a fine bible last Sunday.   --- kbz

RUSSELLVILLE – Garnett Deere, 82, who spent his early life in Putnam County, died Tuesday morning at Wilmington, Del., after a long illness. Born May 12, 1886, he was a son of Joel and Edna Canine Deere. Surviving are his wife; a niece, Janice Deere, who lived with them; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Waters of Warren, Ind., and Mrs. Chauncey Sutherlin of Roachdale, and a brother, Roy Deere of Terre Haute. Four sons preceded Mr. Deere in death. He will be buried in Russellville. Graveside rites here are at 2 p.m. Thursday.   -– jlr