WRIGHT, John - Putnam

Another Pioneer Passes Away

In the death of John Wright at his home in Glenwood early Tuesday morning, Mills County loses another one of her sturdy citizens and early day pioneers, who by their labors and the enduring of hardships have helped to lay the foundations of this great western civilization. For several years, Mr. Wright's health has been declining, his condition getting rapidly worse for the past few months. Death resulted from Laryngeal tuberculosis, a species of consumption affecting the throat and which extended downward. The funeral took place from the home Wednesday afternoon, being attended largely by life long friends and business associates. The services were conducted by Rev. W. J. Howard. John Wright at the time of his death was in his 67th year, having been born April 16th, 1835 in Manhattan, Putnam County, Indiana. In 1856, he came to Mills County, settling on land in Lyons Township, which he continued to own and add to throughout the 46 years of his residence in this locality. Some 27 years ago took up his residence in Glenwood, dividing, since then his time between his city and country home. Just before coming to Mills County in 1856, he was married to Mary Ann Lewis, who survives him. To them were born four children, three of whom are living-Mrs. Ida Stillwagon of Nebraska City, Fay Wright of Lyons Township and Miss Kyle Wright of Glenwood. The first born died when about 5 years of age. Mr. Wright also leaves one aged sister, Mrs. Edward Gillilland of Pacific City. Mr. Wright was a man of sterling integrity and business honor, enjoying throughout his long residence in this community the respect and esteem of his fellow men.