Jonathan Milbourn one of the oldest residents of Alliance died at his home at 441 East Columbia street on Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock from the effects of the infirmities of old age.  Until about six weeks ago deceased was able to be out of his house, but the seed of death matured and called a faithful steward for the Master to his great reward.

Jonathan Milbourn was the son of Samuel and Jane Milbourn and was born at Salineville, O., June 9, 1819, and lived to the ripe age of 86 years, 4 months and 20 days.  In 1850 he was united in marriage with Rebecca Manfull at Augusta and the two resided there for many years.  To this union three children were born -- M. C. Milbourn of the Alliance Machine Co., Mrs. J. S. Mong and T. C. Milbourn, all of Alliance.  He is survived by two grand-children, Gay Milbourn and Mrs. J. A. Jones, also of Alliance.  In 1891 the deceased and his wife came to Alliance.  Twelve years ago the devoted wife was called by death.  Since then the deceased has lived a retired life.

He was a member of the Augusta Disciple church.  For fifty years he had been a faithful elder of this church and remained such at his death.

The funeral will take place on Tuesday at noon from the Disciple church in Augusta.  Short services will be held from the late home on Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock.  Friends of the family may view the remains from 7 to 9 o'clock on Tuesday morning at the late home.