This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1548.1 Message Board Post: "Morris Daily Herald", Mon, Nov 21, 1904 After an illness of little more than two weeks during which time he was a very sick man, Jacob Werner, an old and long time resident of this city died at his home in the Fourth ward at an early hour this morning. The deceased was past his allotted time of three score and ten years, during all of which time since reaching manhood's estate, he had been a hard faithful worker in his chosen trade--that of a tanner. Mr. Werner came to Morris many years ago and connected himself with the Woelfel Leather company as an employe and except at intervals had ever since remained in the employ of the company. He was born in Germany, but came to America when quite a young man, and after a few years spent in the east came to Morris where he had since made his home. His wife died about six years ago, and since that time, it may be said the health of Mr. Werner had not been as good as before. Two weeks ago when Mr. Werner was first taken sick his illness was not considered dangerous, but after a few days symptoms of pneumonia made their appearance, and these in conjunction with his advanced years and physical inability to withstand the ravages of fever, rendered his recovery doubtful almost from the start. The deceased is survived by five children, as follows: Mrs. M. Canaday, Mrs. Lon Porter, Miss Ada Werner and Herbert Werner of this city, and Edward Werner, of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The funeral services have not yet been made public, but will be announced later. Lea