The Waterloo Republican, July 15, 1897

Ben Dennis, a journeyman watchmaker, 60 years old, was buried in potters field last 
Sunday.  He was a Canadian, and his father is rich, and supposed to be living.  Ben 
lost his money in building speculations.  He was a first class watchmaker, however, 
and earned his living that way.  After the loss of his fortune he never communicated 
with his home.