From an Ontario, California paper we learn of the death of Van Buren Sargent, which recently occurred in California. Mr. Sargent was one of the first settlers where Fonda now stands, when he came here in 1870 there being but one building here and that was on the opposite side of the Cedar. He went to California about fourteen years ago, and has since resided on the Pacific coast until his demise. The following is taken from the Ontario, California paper:

“Death came to Van Buren Whipple Sargent, ex-Union soldier, at 2 o’clock this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jennie Holtz, 212 West B Street. Mr. Sargent had made his home with his daughter since the death of his wife in 1920. When he was 17 years old he enlisted as a volunteer. He is survived by two sons and two daughters, Arthur E. of Fonda, Iowa, Herbert W. of Fort Dodge, Iowa, Mrs. D.A. Kelly, Coronado Beach, Florida, and Mrs. Jennie Holtz of Ontario. Five grandchildren survive Mr. Sargent. Raymond, a son, died several years ago in South America.

Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at Draper’s chapel. Interment will be in Bellevue Cemetery. H.S. Woods, commander of Ontario post No. 124, Grand Army of the Republic, has issued a call for the G.A.R. and Women’s Relief Corps to attend the services of their late comrade.”