J. H. Cogswell died on Wednesday evening of this week at his home in Protection after an illness extending through nearly two years. He was one of the best known citizens of that city and was prominent in all that pertained to the upholding of the town and surrounding country. Interment will be on Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Protection cemetery. The Masonic Lodge will have charge of the funeral services.

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Also see:

Obituary: J.H. Cogswell, Sr. The Protection Post, 10 Feb 1916.

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