(The Aledo Press - Nov. 4, 1894)
The messenger of death has again entered our midst, and another of Mercer County's early settlers has been summoned to that better land. For several weeks the family and friends of Mr. Bentley have been anxiously watching over their beloved father and friend vainly striving to relieve his distress and trying by every means that affection and medical skill could devise to keep off the hand of death. But neither those numberless devices which love could suggest nor the earnest labors of the physician could afford any relief. He gradually grew worse, and at 4 A. M. Friday, November, 9, surrounded by those he loved he peacefully entered upon the sleep that knows no waking. Mr. Bentley had been suffering for years from nervous troubles, which seemed to baffle all attempts at alleviation. For a number of weeks he had been growing more feeble and helpless, until at last he suffered complete paralysis, and for several days before his death was unconscious.
James L. Bentley was born February 27, 1832, in Trumbull county, Ohio, being the eldest son of Elim and Rachel (Dilley) Bentley. His father was a farmer and his boyhood and early manhood were spent upon the farm. Being naturally of a studious nature he utilized every opportunity offered him to add to his store of knowledge, and upon reaching manhood had acquired a good education. He was married September 23, 1853 to Miss Nancy Smith. When 25 years of age he came to Mercer county, and has ever been one of her most progressive citizens. The first eleven years of his residence in this county were spent in teaching school, principally in District No. 3, Ohio Grove township. In 1862 he purchased the farm upon which he had since resided, and for a number of years was actively engaged in farming. Beside a large circle of friends he leaves to mourn his death a wife and three children, Charles E. and George S. Bentley and Mrs. Minnie E. Sponsler.
The funeral services will be held at his late residence 3 miles south-east of Aledo, Sunday, November 11, at 1:30 P. M. Rev. W. S. Davis officiating, after which the burial service will be performed according to the rites of the Masonic Order, of which Mr. Bentley was a member.
The messenger of death has again entered our midst, and another of Mercer County's early settlers has been summoned to that better land. For several weeks the family and friends of Mr. Bentley have been anxiously watching over their beloved father and friend vainly striving to relieve his distress and trying by every means that affection and medical skill could devise to keep off the hand of death. But neither those numberless devices which love could suggest nor the earnest labors of the physician could afford any relief. He gradually grew worse, and at 4 A. M. Friday, November, 9, surrounded by those he loved he peacefully entered upon the sleep that knows no waking. Mr. Bentley had been suffering for years from nervous troubles, which seemed to baffle all attempts at alleviation. For a number of weeks he had been growing more feeble and helpless, until at last he suffered complete paralysis, and for several days before his death was unconscious.
James L. Bentley was born February 27, 1832, in Trumbull county, Ohio, being the eldest son of Elim and Rachel (Dilley) Bentley. His father was a farmer and his boyhood and early manhood were spent upon the farm. Being naturally of a studious nature he utilized every opportunity offered him to add to his store of knowledge, and upon reaching manhood had acquired a good education. He was married September 23, 1853 to Miss Nancy Smith. When 25 years of age he came to Mercer county, and has ever been one of her most progressive citizens. The first eleven years of his residence in this county were spent in teaching school, principally in District No. 3, Ohio Grove township. In 1862 he purchased the farm upon which he had since resided, and for a number of years was actively engaged in farming. Beside a large circle of friends he leaves to mourn his death a wife and three children, Charles E. and George S. Bentley and Mrs. Minnie E. Sponsler.
The funeral services will be held at his late residence 3 miles south-east of Aledo, Sunday, November 11, at 1:30 P. M. Rev. W. S. Davis officiating, after which the burial service will be performed according to the rites of the Masonic Order, of which Mr. Bentley was a member.
(The Aledo Press - Nov. 4, 1894)
The messenger of death has again entered our midst, and another of Mercer County's early settlers has been summoned to that better land. For several weeks the family and friends of Mr. Bentley have been anxiously watching over their beloved father and friend vainly striving to relieve his distress and trying by every means that affection and medical skill could devise to keep off the hand of death. But neither those numberless devices which love could suggest nor the earnest labors of the physician could afford any relief. He gradually grew worse, and at 4 A. M. Friday, November, 9, surrounded by those he loved he peacefully entered upon the sleep that knows no waking. Mr. Bentley had been suffering for years from nervous troubles, which seemed to baffle all attempts at alleviation. For a number of weeks he had been growing more feeble and helpless, until at last he suffered complete paralysis, and for several days before his death was unconscious.
James L. Bentley was born February 27, 1832, in Trumbull county, Ohio, being the eldest son of Elim and Rachel (Dilley) Bentley. His father was a farmer and his boyhood and early manhood were spent upon the farm. Being naturally of a studious nature he utilized every opportunity offered him to add to his store of knowledge, and upon reaching manhood had acquired a good education. He was married September 23, 1853 to Miss Nancy Smith. When 25 years of age he came to Mercer county, and has ever been one of her most progressive citizens. The first eleven years of his residence in this county were spent in teaching school, principally in District No. 3, Ohio Grove township. In 1862 he purchased the farm upon which he had since resided, and for a number of years was actively engaged in farming. Beside a large circle of friends he leaves to mourn his death a wife and three children, Charles E. and George S. Bentley and Mrs. Minnie E. Sponsler.
The funeral services will be held at his late residence 3 miles south-east of Aledo, Sunday, November 11, at 1:30 P. M. Rev. W. S. Davis officiating, after which the burial service will be performed according to the rites of the Masonic Order, of which Mr. Bentley was a member.
The messenger of death has again entered our midst, and another of Mercer County's early settlers has been summoned to that better land. For several weeks the family and friends of Mr. Bentley have been anxiously watching over their beloved father and friend vainly striving to relieve his distress and trying by every means that affection and medical skill could devise to keep off the hand of death. But neither those numberless devices which love could suggest nor the earnest labors of the physician could afford any relief. He gradually grew worse, and at 4 A. M. Friday, November, 9, surrounded by those he loved he peacefully entered upon the sleep that knows no waking. Mr. Bentley had been suffering for years from nervous troubles, which seemed to baffle all attempts at alleviation. For a number of weeks he had been growing more feeble and helpless, until at last he suffered complete paralysis, and for several days before his death was unconscious.
James L. Bentley was born February 27, 1832, in Trumbull county, Ohio, being the eldest son of Elim and Rachel (Dilley) Bentley. His father was a farmer and his boyhood and early manhood were spent upon the farm. Being naturally of a studious nature he utilized every opportunity offered him to add to his store of knowledge, and upon reaching manhood had acquired a good education. He was married September 23, 1853 to Miss Nancy Smith. When 25 years of age he came to Mercer county, and has ever been one of her most progressive citizens. The first eleven years of his residence in this county were spent in teaching school, principally in District No. 3, Ohio Grove township. In 1862 he purchased the farm upon which he had since resided, and for a number of years was actively engaged in farming. Beside a large circle of friends he leaves to mourn his death a wife and three children, Charles E. and George S. Bentley and Mrs. Minnie E. Sponsler.
The funeral services will be held at his late residence 3 miles south-east of Aledo, Sunday, November 11, at 1:30 P. M. Rev. W. S. Davis officiating, after which the burial service will be performed according to the rites of the Masonic Order, of which Mr. Bentley was a member.
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