The Washington Republican Washington County Friday July 24, 1896 Mr. John MARCELLUS was born in Ohio May 5, 1823, and died at his home in Washington, Kansas, July 18, 1896, aged 73 years, 2 months and 13 days. He was married to Louise WENDELL in September of 1855. Three children were born to them, all of whom are dead. Mr. Marcellus has been a resident of Washington for seven years. He was a good kind husband, and their home life was very pleasant. He has always been known as a man of moral uprightness and honest integrity, in all his dealings with his fellowmen. The sympathy of the community is extended to his devoted wife in this her bereavement, and she is commended to the kind heavenly Father for comfort and consolation, who can and will be to her, in this hour of sad affliction more than any earthly friend can be.