Died: Robert Lumpkin died at his home in Sharon township last Thursday, January 3rd, after a long illness.

Mr. Lumpkin was well known in this part of the county. He was an old soldier and a member of the G.A.R. post of this city and was highly esteemed and respected.

The funeral was held on Friday and the remains were interred in the Sharon cemetery.

Many of Dr. Lumkin's comrades of this city attended the funeral.

(Note: Published report gives surname two spellings.)

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