Franklin Barnett

Clinton Public, August 17, 1883

Frank Barnett

Verily, verily, Death is no respecter of persons, and often are we poor, blind, mortals called upon to question the dealings of providence. Again has the grim monster been in our midst and has taken our dear friend, Frank Barnett, on August 11, after an illness of a few days. He calmly fell asleep, trusting in Jesus. Many will miss him. His heart and hand were ever open to the call of distress. No man possessed a kinder heart, more social disposition, or greater hospitality. Never failed a friend. Frank was born in Bourbon Co., Kentucky, and came to this state in his infancy, and during his life since then he has lived in this county. The funeral services took place at Old Union, Bro. T. T. Holton, of Lincoln, officiating, on Sunday, August 12, at 11 o'clock. A large number of relatives and friends were present.