June 21, 1912 "Uncle Alex" Rankin, a well known and highly respected citizen of the west end of the county, but who went to Florida two years since with the intention of remaining, has returned to his former home. "Uncle Alex's" trip to Florida was in behalf of his sister, Mary Casey, in the hope the change of climate would restore her failing health. While there she was called from this life and he being left alone concluded to return to his old home.