Lycurgus Lyster, 69 years of age, who had lived in this city the past 25 years, died last evening following an illness of several months due to Brights disease. Preceding his illness he was employed at the Hunter-Wood planning mill, and before that, at the Big Four shops.

Mr. Lyster was born September 19, 1857 in Valonnia, Ind; where he spent the early part of his life. In 1882 he was united in marriage to Miss Florence B. Davis, and they came here in 1901. He had been a faithful member of the First Christian Church, Urbana for many years.

Surviving the deceased are his widow, a daughter Mabel, at home, and a son, Thomas B. Lyster, also of this city. Detailed funeral arrangements have not been completed, but is has been planned to hold services on Wednesday at the residence, 206 South Lynn Street. Rev. E. A. Watkins of the First Christian Church will officiate. Internment will be made in Mt. Olive Cemetery, near Mayview.

Submitted by Don Barnett