The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 8, 1896 Died. Wednesday, May 6th, '96, John I. DECKER, aged 82 years, living 2 miles west of Silver Cliff school house. Mr. Decker has been a resident of this county for 10 years, and was well and favorably known. He was the father of J.H. Decker, formerly of this place, and was living with his son Charles at the time of his death.