MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 1906

NORTH DEFIANCE RESIDENT DIES

Richard Caton, aged 70 years, who for three years has been confined to

his home on North High street with paralysis, died early Monday morning

from a stroke suffered Friday morning.

Mr. Caton was born in Franklin County, near Columbus, 1835. In 1862 he

was married to Miss Julia Kovener (Kavanaugh) of Franklin County. A few

years later they moved to Putnam county where Mr. Caton was engaged in

the manufacturing business for a number of years.

Three years ago the family moved to Defiance from Putnam. He has since

been confined to his home with paralysis.

The deceased is survived by his wife and six children Mrs. Isaac

DeVeaux, Philip Caton, Mrs. Dangler, and Miss Emma Caton, of this city,

and John Caton, who lives at Toledo, and James Caton, a resident of

Ottawa.

Two sisters and thirteen granchildren are also living.

Mr. Caton held the office of Justice of the Peace in Putnam county

several terms. The funeral will occur from St. Mary's Catholic church

at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning. Rev. Frances Collens will officiate.