The Washington Republican Washington County Friday December 28, 1900 Death of Jesse Diffenbaugh. The sad news was received here by telegraph, Monday, from San Diego, Calif., of the death of Jesse DIFFENBAUGH. It was known here for some time that he was a great sufferer from asthma, and that recently he had become worse, and fears were entertained of his future. When he left here only a few months ago he suffered considerably, and after he returned to his son in Kansas he became gradually worse. His son Harry thought maybe a change of climate might do his father good, and started some two weeks ago for California, but he had hardly arrived before death ensued. Everything possible was done for him but of no avail. The deceased was well known in this community, was an old resident and business man. He was in the grain business for years, and was always very conservative and reliable, and everybody knew when Jessie said anything it could be thoroughly relied upon. He also held many offices of trust, was a member of town board for years and was always conservative and level headed. He leaves one son, Harry, who is well known here, an da sister, Mrs. Isaac PERRY, and a large number to mourn his loss. The deceased was seventy years of age. The funeral will take place Sunday, Dec. 16, at 2 p.m. in the M.E. church. --Star-Herald, Dwight, Ill.