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ALLEGAN COUNTY .12
CAPT. ROBERT W. HELMER.
Capt. Robert W. Helmer died at his residence, two miles west of Dorr . Center, May 12, 1885, of Bright's disease. The deceased came to Dorr seventeen years ago, and at one time was largely engaged in lumbering operations, running a saw-mill near his residence. He served in the war in the Third' Michigan cavalry, and afterward became captain of a company in a colored regiment. He'was a prominent and highly respected citizen and a member of the Methodist Church. He leaves a wife and five children. The funeral was held yesterday, and was conducted by Eureka chapter No. 50, R. A. M., at Allegan, and P. S. Pullen lodge No. 307, P. A. M., at Dorr, of both of which he was a member. His age was fifty-seven years. —Allegan Journal and Tribune, May 15, 1885.
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