On April 13, at 1:30 p.m. occurred the death of John Bloomster, one of Sergeant township's best known citizens. Although it was generally known that hopes for his recovery were not to be entertained his death came as a distinct shock to both family and friends. During the past three years he hd not enjoyed his former robust health, yet at time of the final summons his condition did not appear any more alarming than for some time past. On December 28 he was first stricken with what proved his final illness. For a few days his family were deeply concerned over his condition, but his splendid constitution asserted itself and he became apparently as well as before. Late in February his condition again became serious and for some days his life hung in the balance. While he again was able to move about the house, there was no marked improvement.

He had been suffering severly during his entire illness yet was wonderfully patient and perfectly resigned. Death was due to a complication of diseases.

He was a son of Swan and Nellie Bloomster, being born in Farjaryd Jankaping Ian April 21, 1851. When twenty years of age he came to America. He obtained work with a railroad construction crew operating in New Jersey.

On April 13, 1873 he was united in marriage with Johannah Anderson of Brooklyn. NY, Williamsport, PA and several other points until the road was completed as far as Clermont. Here the mining industry was at its height. He secured a position which he held until 1879 when he moved his family to the place where he resided until his death. He came to a wooded tract which he by hard work converted into a fertile farm. By industry and frugality he was able to rear his family and leave them inheritance.

He served as tax collector and assessor upwards of twenty-five years, filling the office most efficiently. His has been a busy and useful life, and his passing leaves a gap which it will be hard to fill.

He is survived by his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Oscar Hellman of Brookville and Mrs. Thos. Jarrett of Uniontown, and six sons: Frank W., Jas. H., and Charles of Crosby, Pa., Swan A. of Marienville, Pa., Frederick and Daniel at home. Two children a son and daughter preceeded him to the great beyond. Fourteen grandchildren also survive.

The funeral was held at the house Tuesday at 2:00 o'clock. Rev Wilfred of Mount Jewett officiating. Complying with his request his six sons bore his remains to his last resting place in Kasson Cemetery. The floral offerings and crowd in attendance bear tribute of the high esteem in which the deceased was held.

A brother, Sam Bloomster, resides at Kasson and a brother Noah and sister, Mrs. C. G. Lundquist reside in Wetonka, South Dakota.