James E. Rice, Sen., an old and great-
ly respected citizen of Pickaway town-
ship, died last Wednesday, aged 79 years.
He was taken sick while attending the
funeral of his daughter, Mrs. Reuben
Pontius, Jan. 20th. He came to Ohio
From Vermont in early life, and amassed
a large amount of property, in this coun-
ty and Kansas. He has been a Director
of First National Bank, of Circleville,
many years. He leaves a large family of
sons and daughters. His wife died some
years since.