This community was startled Saturday morning by the announcement that Charles Bennett was dead. He had been suffering for some time with a slight attack of la grippe but at no time was he thought to be in a dangerous condition. A few days ago he had some trouble with his heart, suffering intense pain. And at one time he thought he would not live, but the trouble passed away and he looked, hopefully forward to the time when he could resume his work. On Saturday morning he went to the barn to feed his cow, and while handling some hay he was attacked with a severe pain in the region of the heart. He went to the house, and his wife prevailed on him to get into bed. Remedies that had been used successfully in the previous attack, were applied but without visible affect. And in a few moments he breathed his last.
Deceased was born in the Providence of Ontario, Canada, in 1835, and continued to reside there until sometime after his marriage which occurred in 1855. He then removed to the United States, coming to Blaine 13 years ago, where he has since resided. He left a wife and four children, who have the sympathy of the entire community in their hour of affliction. Mr. Bennett was a faithful and consistent member of the M. E. Church of this City and this society will feel deeply his loss. His funeral was held from the church, which was filled to over flowing by the citizens of the town, the sermon being preached by the pastor, Rev. J. W. Kendall.
