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HAAG, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
August 16, 1901
Fosterburg News - Another of our old citizens
has passed to the great beyond. Mr. John Haag died at his
residence Saturday evening at nine o'clock at the ripe old age
of 78 years. He had been in very poor health for the past six or
eight weeks, and his death was not unexpected. Mr. Haag was one
of our best known citizens, having lived in this township many
years. He was a good neighbor respected by all who knew him, and
was a member of the German M. E. church and was a stanch
Republican. He leaves three sons and three daughters, besides a
large circle of friends to mourn his death. The funeral took
place from the residence Monday, Aug. 12 at 2 p.m., the services
being conducted by Rev. M. Neutzmann of Brighton, assisted by
Rev. John Meery of Fosterburg. There was a large attendance of
sorrowing relatives, friends and old citizens. A number of
beautiful floral pieces attested the feelings of friends more
strongly than if spoken by words. The sons and daughters have
the heartfelt sympathy of the entire vicinity.
HAAGEN, CHARLES D./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December
16, 1915
Former Alton Business Man Dies
The death of
Charles D. Haagen Wednesday afternoon was a great surprise to
his many friends in Alton and vicinity. There were few who knew
the condition of his health was so bad as to warrant any fear of
its fatal termination at the present time. He had come from
Chicago about five weeks ago, while suffering from a
reoccurrence of a malady that had been troubling him for some
time. He remained at his home on State street most of the time,
and it was not generally known that he was seriously ill.
Yesterday, he became very much worse and his death occurred
shortly after four o'clock Wednesday afternoon, mention of which
was made in the Telegraph that evening. Mr. Haagen was born in
Alton and lived almost all the forty-one years of his life here.
For many years he was the head of the Haagen Dry Goods Company,
and retired from that business at the time it was sold to its
successors, the Gates-Clark Dry Goods Company. Mr. Haagen at
that time had been suffering from declining health for a long
time, but it was believed he had recovered his strength and he
engaged in business in Chicago with his brother-in-law, with
whom he remained until the time of his death. The death of
Charles Haagen is a sad blow to a large number of Alton people
who had known him intimately during his long period of residence
in Alton, and who had learned to love him for his many admirable
qualities. He possessed a beautiful baritone voice of which he
was never known to refuse to any cause or person who desired the
favor of his appearance for a musical program. His sweet singing
was in great demand in both religious and social gatherings, and
wherever he went. It was the perfect willingness of Mr. Haagen
to participate in any way he could that made him many friends
and admirers in Alton. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Louis Haagen, both deceased, and he is survived by two sisters,
Misses Louise and Emily; and one brother, E. C. Haagen of Alton.
The funeral will be Saturday morning at nine o'clock from St.
Peter and Paul's Cathedral.
HAAGEN, ELLEN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 18, 1905
Mrs. Ellen Haagen, widow of Louis Haagen, died Saturday morning
at 6 o'clock after an illness since Tuesday night with acute
gastritis, at the family residence, 617 State street. A few
months ago she suffered from a rupture of a blood vessel in her
stomach, and it was believed at that time that she would not
recover, but her strength was well preserved and she rallied,
however, and when the attack of gastritis set in her condition
was such that she could not withstand it. Her malady had the
appearance of being fatal from the outset, and on Thursday night
her heart began to show symptoms of failing. She was completely
prostrated and failed to rally again. The death of Mrs. Haagen
is a sad shock to her family and also to her many friends in the
community. There were few who knew that she was in a serious
condition and even her family could not realize it until the end
was very near. The last 36 hours of her life she was too weak to
speak and was in a stupor, being kept alive by artificial means
until her granddaughter, Mrs. Joseph M. Hyland of Chicago, could
arrive. During her whole life she was devoted to her family's
interests and was ever a loving mother. Her death leaves a
vacancy in the family which cannot be filled, and a sorrow which
time will be long in lifting. She was a woman of a remarkably
sweet disposition, most gracious to all with whom she came in
contact and ever a good adviser for members of her family. Her
hand was never withheld when it could minister comfort to the
sorrowing and afflicted ones outside of her family, and her
generosity was known among those who had occasion to seek her
help. Mrs. Haagen was born at Niagara Falls, Canada, and would
have been 68 years of age next April 9. She was educated in a
convent at New Orleans and the old Sacred Heart convent at St.
Louis. She came to Alton in 1853 and was married the following
year in Alton to Louis Haagen. Mr. Haagen died very suddenly in
1894, and since his death Mrs. Haagen had been called to mourn
three others of her family, two sons and a daughter. Mrs.
Haagen's religion was of the kind that enables its possessor to
bear up under sorrow and affliction, and notwithstanding her own
grief, she was sunny in disposition and a constant help to those
around her who were bowed in sorrow with her. She was an
intensely devout member of the Roman Catholic church. Her end
was as peaceful as it could be desired. At the beginning of the
week she was full of happiness and bright hope of the future. At
the end of the week she slipped away shortly after daybreak,
surrounded by the members of her family, Mrs. Caroline Smith of
Chicago, Misses Emily and Louise, and Messrs. Charles and Emil
Haagen, and her granddaughter, Mrs. Hyland. The funeral of Mrs.
Haagen will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock and services
will be conducted in SS. Peter and Paul's Cathedral. [Burial was
in Greenwood Cemetery]
HAAGEN, EMIL C./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 1, 1916
Well Known Attorney, Former Assistant States Attorney
Follows Brother in Death
Emil C. Haagen, former assistant
state's attorney, died Sunday morning at 6 o'clock at the family
residence, Seventh and State streets, after a long illness. He
continued to express confidence up to the last that he would get
well, and it was only about 20 minutes before the end came that
he told his sisters that he did not expect to be much longer
with them. His death followed in a little over three months
after the death of his brother, Charles D. Haagen. The family
has had an unusual experience in deaths among its members,
occurring in pairs. There were ten children, eight of whom have
died, and in the cases of six of them, the deaths were in pairs
three months apart. Emil Haagen was paired with his brother,
Charles. Another coincidence is that all of the deaths but two
have occurred at a time when the decedents were in the
neighborhood of forty years. Emil C. Haagen would have been
forty years of age in November. He was born in Alton and lived
here all of his life. He attended the public schools, and later
he graduated from the St. Louis Law School. He possessed a mind
that was quick to learn and he made rapid progress with his
studies. He graduated with a good record from the St. Louis Law
School and opened an office to practice law in the city. He was
deeply interested in politics and took an active part in almost
every campaign from the time he became a voter. He was a
candidate at one time for the Democratic nomination for the
legislature, and he was also a candidate for city attorney. He
was appointed by the present state's attorney to the position of
assistant state's attorney for Alton in 1912, but gave up the
position over a year ago. The complete break down of his health
occurred about six months ago, and from the time of the death of
his brother, Charles, he was out of the house seldom. In his
boyhood and young manhood he was known as a brilliant student
and those who knew him best regarded him as having a bright
future before him. He leaves two sisters, Misses Emily and
Louise Haagen, the last of the family. The funeral will be held
Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock from SS. Peter and Paul's
Cathedral. [May 2, 1916 - Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery]
HAAS, CHRISTIAN F./Source: Alton Telegraph, March 14, 1851
Died on Thursday, the 6th inst., in Alton, Christian F. Haas,
son of John F. Haas, aged three years and six months.
HAAS, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 11, 1901
John Haas of Alton died on Monday at the county hospital,
Edwardsville.
HABBEGGER, ELIZABETH/Source: Troy Weekly Call, December 15,
1906 - Submitted by Marsha Ensminger
Mrs. Elizabeth
Habbegger, a resident of Highland since 1852, died at St.
Joseph's hospital Tuesday at the age of 76 years.
HACK, EDWARD/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 16,
1908
Edward Hack, aged 33, died Wednesday afternoon at 5
o'clock at the family home, 812 east Second street, after a long
illness with pulmonary troubles. The young man's condition was
regarded as very grave one year ago when he came home from
Colorado to attend the funeral of his father, who was buried
January 6, 1907. It was thought then he might die in a short
time, but he rallied, and it was not until recently that it
began to be certain that the disease was telling rapidly on his
strength and that the end would come soon. He was a well known
young glassblower and belonged to a prominent east end family.
He leaves beside his mother, Mrs. Pauline Hack, two sisters,
Mrs. Walter Cobeck and Miss Lena Hack, and two brothers, Harry
and Fred Hack. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2
o'clock from the family home, and services will be conducted by
Rev. E. L. Mueller of the German Evangelical church.
HACK, UNKNOWN WIFE OF PETER/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
July 1, 1901
Mrs. Peter Hack died at her home on Oak street
Sunday night at 11 o'clock after a long illness. She was 77
years of age and had lived in the city many years, being one of
the best known residents of the East End. She leaves three sons,
William and Fred of Alton, and Charles Hack of Edwardsville. The
funeral will take place Tuesday afternoon and services will be
conducted by Rev. Theodore Oberhellman at 1:30 o'clock at the
home.
HACK, WILLIAM/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 27,
1915
William Hack, aged 67, one of the old time residents of
Alton, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Vernardos, at
3 o'clock this afternoon from poisoning from a cancer on his
face. Mr. Hack leaves two sons, William and Fred, both of Alton,
and two daughters, Miss Mamie Hack and Mrs. John Venardos, with
whom he resided. Mr. Hack is well known in Alton and was up to a
few years ago active and following some occupation. Funeral
arrangements have not been made.
HACKETHAL, GEORGE/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer,
February 15, 1893
George Hackethal, who is said to have been
the oldest resident of the American Bottom, died Friday [Feb.
10] at Madison, at the home of Mrs. Lizzie Troeckler, in the
81st year of his age. The funeral took place Saturday at
Mitchell. Father Sauer delivered the funeral sermon. The
pallbearers were Barney Meinerling, Frank Troeckler, August
Zellermann, Anton Relleke, Joseph Grolmes and Gottlieb
Techlenburg. Mr. Hackethal was born in Germany and came to this
country in 1861 and settled in this county shortly after. He
leaves surviving three sons, Joseph, who resides in Denver,
Colorado; Peter and Christ of Mitchell; one daughter, Mrs.
Lizzie Troeckler, wife of Mike Troeckler, and eleven
grandchildren. The next oldest resident of the Bottom is
Benjamin Wood, who is closely followed by Dr. T. J. Irish.
HACKETHAL, MARY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 31,
1912
A telegram has been received announcing the death of
Mrs. Mary Hackethal at Belt, Montana, where she was living with
her daughter, Mrs. Alcide Fischer. She was 65 years of age. Mrs.
Hackethal was born and raised in Alton, but lived at Brighton
many years. Her husband is buried in Alton. The body will arrive
here tomorrow or next day. Mrs. Hackethal leaves three sisters
here, Mrs. J. R. Lampert, Mrs. Caroline Atland, and Miss Sophia
Gottlob, all of Alton.
HADEN, ELMER/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 18,
1906
Elmer Haden, aged 23, died at a boarding house conducted
by Mrs. Edward Mills at 117 east Second street, next door to the
post office, Wednesday evening. The young man's death resulted
from a complication of measles and pneumonia, and low spirits
due to brooding over his being jilted by a young woman who is
known as "Eveline." He was out of money when he arrived in Alton
and seemed to have been traveling around the country. His home
was at Roanoke, Virginia, and he has parents, a brother and
other relatives there, and an uncle at Charlotte, Va....He
carried with him a gold watch which was doubtless one of the
gifts he had made to his fiance and which she returned to him.
He would not part with it until he had exhausted every resource
and was facing starvation with no place of shelter. He was
silent and would not talk about himself, and it was only after
his death, when Deputy Coroner Keiser was going through his
papers to find out what he could about the young man, that the
love story was revealed, together with his
disappointments....Deputy Coroner Keiser took charge of the body
and all the property of the young man. His trunk was still roped
up when he died, and was not opened until a search was made to
find something about the stranger. It was said that the young
man spent much of his time crying, and he expressed a desire
once that his mother could know of his condition, but he would
not tell where she could be found so that word could be sent to
her. From the brother's letters it was learned that the young
man had been a wanderer ever since the unfortunate outcome of
his love affair. In his watch Haden carried the picture of a
young woman, which he would not give up, although the girl had
proved faithless to him. Relatives of the young man were
notified of his death and this morning a telegram was received
by Deputy Coroner Keiser instructing him to embalm and ship the
body at once to Roanoke, Va., and all expenses would be
guaranteed.
HADFIELD, ELIZABETH/Source: Collinsville Herald, April 13,
1917
Mrs. Elizabeth Hadfield, aged 55 years, 5 months and 15
days, died Thursday, April 12 at 9:30 a.m. of chronic hepatitis.
She was widow of George Hadfield, and is survived by 3
daughters: Miss Ruth Hadfield of Collinsville, Mrs. Elmer
Neidringhaus of Granite City, and Mrs. H. F. Ramsdale of
Decatur, Ill.; 3 grandchildren and 3 sisters survive. Sympathy
and consolation are extended by a host of friends. Funeral will
be held Sunday from the Presbyterian church with interment at
Glenwood Cemetery.
HADFIELD, JOHN JAMES/Source: Collinsville Herald, June 19,
1914
John James Hadfield, age 33, died on Tuesday after
lingering for only a few days duration brought on by excessive
heat. Mr. Hadfield was very heavy, weighing over 300 pounds, and
for the past several summers the excessive hot periods have been
distressing to him. Mr. Hadfield has conducted a grocery store
on Elm Street for a number of years. The deceased was a son of
John Hadfield, and a stepson of William Fletcher, president of
the First National Bank. Arthur Fletcher, the Giant's shortstop,
is a half-brother to him, while Mrs. Dave Jones is a full
sister. Deceased was married 12 years ago to Clara Albrecht,
daughter of Ernest Albrecht, who with three children, survive.
Services were held Thursday from the home to Christ Episcopal
Church, with interment in Glenwood Cemetery.
HADLEY, MARY [nee WEST]/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer,
May 4, 1918 - Submitted by Jane Denny
Mrs. W. F. L. Hadley
Passes Away at Her Home in This City Last Night
Quietly as
she had lived, Mrs. William Flavius L. Hadley, one of
Edwardsville's best known and best beloved residents last night
slipped away into the endless rest that is promised to those
whose labors are accepted. For several months she had been
ailing. Early last year she went to Florida with some friends.
The health of all of them except Mrs. Hadley showed improvement.
Something about the climate did not agree with her and she lost
strength perceptibly. From the middle of July, she was confined
to her bed at her home in the West end. During August, it seemed
as if the parting might come at any moment. Indeed, there were
two occasions on which the family believed that it had really
come, so gently was the spirit wafted along. But each time there
was a rally, and about the first of September she began
gradually to improve. Yesterday it was seen her condition showed
a sudden change and last night it was seen that the parting was
eminent. At 10:10 it came, and in the home whose center she had
been, and surrounded by those who were near and dear, she fell
asleep.
Mary West Hadley was a native of Edwardsville, a
daughter of Edward M. West and Julia Atwater West. Her father
was a Virginian whose family located at Belleville. Her mother
came of sturdy Massachusetts stock. There were nine children in
the West family, most of whom died in infancy. Mary West was
born October 8, 1853. She attended the Edwardsville public
schools and was one of the early graduates, although at that
time there was no commencement such as at present typifies the
completion of school work. She then went to Monticello Ladies
Seminary at Godfrey and graduated therefrom, following this with
a postgraduate course of one year. She was married on June 15,
1875 to William Flavius L. Hadley, a young attorney - the
ceremony taking place on his birthday anniversary. They built a
home directly across the street from the West homeplace, and
went to housekeeping. Seven children blessed their home of whom
one, Nora, died. The surviving children are W. Lester, West,
Douglas M., Julia (wife of R. D. Griffin), Winifred and Flavia.
Besides survives one sister, Mrs. Nora West Taylor, wife of
Oscar L. Taylor of St. Paul, Minnesota.
Mrs. Hadley's
life was one of consecration. She was devoted to her family, to
her community and to her ideals. She and her husband were
greatly attached to each other, and when death cut short his
career, April 25, 1902, after his ability had been recognized
and he had become a successful attorney and banker and a member
of Congress, it ended one of the happiest of romances.
Thereafter, she lived for her children and likewise lavished
much of her time and substance upon those who were in need,
whether for material or spiritual comforts. She was a Lady
Bountiful, who dispensed her at long. She went right down into
the hovels and the homes of sickness and mourning, sat with
those who were lonely, read to those whose eyes had failed, and
personally took consolation and cheer to those whose hearts were
sorrowful. Against her protest, she was honored for years with
its presidency. Added to the clean-up feature was later the
planting of trees, shrubs and vines and the giving of prizes for
those especially among the children who cultivated the best
gardens or kept the neatest lawns and shrubbery.
For
years she served on the board of the Public Library of which she
was an organizer and patron. The public schools enlisted her
interest and there was no worthy public measure which did not
find in her an interested and enthusiastic supporter. One of
these earlier day clubs was the West End Geographical Club. She
also belonged to the Monday Club and its various branches. Some
years ago, she became interested in Christian Science, and
united with the First Church of Christ Scientist at Boston,
Massachusetts, the mother church of that faith. She assisted in
founding the local Science Society, and was a faithful attendant
upon services. She was liberal in her views, and while she was
pleased that most of the members of her family embraced this
faith, she was not displeased that some did not, holding that in
matters of religious belief the individual conscience should
govern.
Art, music and literature were her delight. She
was an omnivorous reader, familiar with several languages, a
natural social leader, and yet with all her attainments and with
her assured position, an unaffected friend at all times. Her
life was ordered according to the rules of the Good Book. The
cup of cold water given in His name was to her a constant
admonition, and she gave of herself as well as of her substance.
In her benevolences there was no ostentation, in fact but few of
them became known. For years she had hot dinner taken from a
local hotel every day to an unfortunate woman. Several ministers
have been helped through financial.
Her passing has left
a void which it will be difficult to fill. Arrangements for the
funeral are being made today by members of the family. Messages
were sent last night to a sister at St. Paul and the hour of the
service will not be set until an answer is received. The funeral
will be either Sunday or Monday afternoon. Burial will be at
Woodlawn Cemetery in Edwardsville.
NOTES:
Mary West
Hadley was the 7th of 9 children born to Edward and Julia Ann
(Atwater) West. Her father was a wealthy merchant and banker. On
June 15, 1875, she married William F. L. Hadley, a young
Edwardsville attorney, and the couple were presented ten acres
of land directly across the street from her parents. They built
a large home, located at 708 St. Louis Street in Edwardsville.
Today, the Hadley House serves as the home of the
Edwardsville-Glen Carbon School District.
HADLEY, WILLIAM FLAVIUS LESTER (HON.)/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, April 26, 1901
Judge; Senator; Congressman
News reached the Telegraph on Thursday evening of the death of
Hon. William Flavius Lester Hadley of Edwardsville, at
Riverside, California, on the morning of that day. Mr. Hadley
and his family left their home in Edwardsville last December for
California, in hopes of a betterment for his health.
Intelligence received from him was to the effect that the
improvement hoped for did not take place. Consumption, induced
by his long illness in 1896, was the cause of his death. The
body, accompanied by the family, will arrive in Edwardsville on
Monday evening, and the funeral will take place from the Hadley
home on Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock.
Mr. Hadley was
born on a farm near Collinsville, June 15, 1847. His education
was obtained in the public schools and Lebanon College. His law
course was taken in University of Michigan, graduating therefrom
in 1871. He began the practice of law at once in Edwardsville,
and in 1874 he formed a law partnership with Judge William H.
Krome. Two years later this partnership was dissolved. Mr. Krome
was elected County Judge. Mr. Hadley's next partner was C. H.
Burton, which partnership continued until two years ago, when he
became President and Manager of the Bank of Edwardsville. In
1886, he was nominated by the Republicans for State Senator and
was elected over W. R. Prickett, Democrat, by 1100 majority. He
was re-nominated in 1890, but declined. In 1895 he was nominated
for Congressman to succeed Frederick Reman, who died in June of
that year. Mr. Hadley was elected by a majority of 3300,
although the district in 1892 was Democratic by 3000. He was
re-nominated in 1896, but owing to his long illness that year
and his absence in Colorado, his Democratic competitor, Thomas
M. Jett, was successful by 1700 majority.
Mr. Hadley was
one of the best and most experienced lawyers in Madison county,
and was successful in his practice of the profession. Although
an undemonstrative man, he held the confidence of the public to
a high degree. He had many attainments, refined in manner, and
pleasant in his dealing with all who met him. He was the only
Congressman Madison county has had in nearly fifty years.
NOTES:
Judge Hadley was buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery
in Edwardsville. He left behind his wife (Mary West Hadley), and
six children. A daughter died in infancy.
HAEBERLE, FREDERICK/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August
28, 1915
Frederick Haeberle, aged 86, died this noon at 12:55
o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Loarts, on
Central avenue. Mr. Haeberle had been an invalid for a period of
three years, during which time he was able to get about in an
invalid's chair. He was an old time resident of Alton. Mr.
Haeberle leaves one son, George Haeberle, of Los Angeles, Cal.,
and three daughters, Mrs. Loarts, Mrs. John Volz of Alton and
Miss Louise Haeberle of Rockport, Mass., who arrived Friday
night in time to see her father alive.
HAFF, EDWARD/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 30,
1906
Prominent Alton Criminal Dies From Blood Poisoning ....
Or Did He?
A startling report was brought to Alton last night
by Frank Haff, one of Alton's citizens celebrated in its
criminal annals, that his brother, Edward Haff, who is even a
more prominent character than Frank, has gone to the happy
hunting grounds, and will no more disturb the peace and serenity
of the Alton police. The story was the Ed Haff died from blood
poisoning, but the story is not credited by the police. They
believe that no poisons would have any effect on Ed Haff, as the
badness in him would constitute an antidote that would
effectually kill any other poison that might be injected into
his system. They believe that Haff will go on living like the
wandering Jew, and maybe never died, and they also believe that
perhaps Haff has decided to bury Ed Haff as a name, and live
under another name in some place where he will not be
recognized, and where there would be no danger of connection the
record of the notorious Ed Haff with that of the mild mannered,
smooth spoken, inoffensive man that he appears to be. Haff has
in him talents, which if turned in the right direction, would
make him wealth and honor, but as he turned them to criminal
uses, he became Alton's most celebrated criminal. He has been
pursued many times by the police, sometimes with bloodhounds,
has served several terms in the penitentiary, and has always
proved a bad prisoner. He has been like some of the elusive wild
western desperadoes who could camp on the trail of pursuers,
within gunshot of them, and never be caught, and he enjoyed most
of all the writing of mocking letters and postal cards to them
mailing them first in one town, then in another, and always
keeping his pursuers guessing as to where he was or where he
would turn up next. He would tempt fate by getting into Alton
under the very nose of officers, and then get away without being
caught. He was sentenced to the penitentiary, and commitment was
stayed on condition that he exile himself from the state for
good. Haff may be dead, but the statement is doubted, and no
doubt the police will soon receive a letter from him if he is
still alive, and stilll possessed of his ability to write
letters.
HAFF, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 7, 1900
John Haff, an aged resident of this city, died at the county
hospital at Edwardsville Saturday. For years he had suffered
from paralysis of the lower limbs, and was for several years at
St. Joseph's Hospital prior to living at the county hospital. He
had lived in Alton since the close of the Civil War, and was a
carpenter by trade. Haff was prominently connected in the East,
one of his brothers being a well known lawyer of New York State.
It is also said that Captain Hank Haff, the famous skipper who
won so many victories for the American yachts, is a relative.
Haff was about 75 years of age and was for years a well known
character about Alton. His wife and several children survive
him.
(See also Hagen, Haagen)
HAGAN, JOHN/Source: Alton
Evening Telegraph, April 3, 1911
John Hagan, aged 79, died at
1 o'clock Monday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Mollie Carr, on Newstead avenue in St. Louis, after a brief
illness. Mr. Hagen lived in Alton fifty years, and was engaged
at the trade of bricklaying. He was a well known contractor for
many years, and resided at Eighteenth and Market streets. He
left Alton four years ago to live in St. Louis. He is survived
by three sons, James Hagan of Alton, John and Henry of St.
Louis, and two daughters, Mrs. Carr of St. Louis and Mrs. Annie
Dougherty of Philadelphia. The funeral will be held Wednesday
morning about 9:30 o'clock from SS. Peter and Paul's Cathedral.
HAGAN, MILDRED/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 26, 1904
Mildred, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Hagan, died
Tuesday morning after an illness with summer complaint. The
funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from the
Cathedral.
HAGAN, THOMAS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 16,
1902
Thomas Hagan, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hagan, died
Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock after a long illness at the
family home, 1804 Market street. He was 33 years of age and had
lived in Alton all his life. His health has been failing for a
year, but he was not considered seriously ill until about three
weeks ago when his friends began to be alarmed. He was a
bricklayer by trade and was well known among the building
tradesmen. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock,
and services will be conducted at the Cathedral.
HAGELSTEIN, PETER/Source: Alton Daily Telegraph, February 24,
1893
Peter Hagelstein, who lost his foot under a Bluff Line
train on the morning of February 1, died at St. Joseph's
hospital at 5:25 last evening. His remains were taken to St.
Louis this morning at 9:15 for burial. When the accident
occurred it was thought that he would survive, and at first he
seemed to be getting along nicely, but later on blood poisoning
and eruptions set in which caused him to gradually sink away and
his sufferings were finally ended by death.
HAGEN, ELLIE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 5, 1907
Miss Ellie Hagen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hagen, died
yesterday afternoon at the family home, 3136 ___ranter Place,
St. Louis, and the body will be brought to Alton tomorrow and
taken to the Cathedral, where a requiem mass will be celebrated
at 9 a.m. The Hagen family moved from Alton only a few months
ago, and deceased, who was about 40 years of age, was a
life-long resident of Alton. Besides the parents, two sisters,
Mrs. Mollie Carr and Mrs. William Dougherty, and three brothers,
James, John and Henry Hagen survive.
HAGEN, HARRY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 25, 1903
The 8 months old child of Mr. and Mrs. James Hagen, Harry, died
this morning at 3 o'clock at the family home after an illness
with whooping cough. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock from the Cathedral, and burial will be in
Greenwood cemetery.
HAGERMAN, FRED SR./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January
11, 1901
Fred Hagerman Sr. died this morning at his home on
Alby street, after a sickness with la grippe and other troubles.
He was about 67 years of age and resided in Alton for many
years. He was an expert potter and in early years followed his
grade. He leaves a widow, two daughters and three sons: Fred
Jr., William and Yerkes.
HAHENKAMP, IDA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 20,
1905
Mrs. Ida Hahenkamp, wife of Henry Hahenkamp, died at her
home at 5th and Ridge streets at 10:45 o'clock this morning. The
young woman suffered from stomach trouble which finally caused
her death. She leaves a husband.
HAHN, CHARLES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 20,
1915
The funeral of Charles Hahn, whose death occurred at his
home on Choteau avenue Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock, will be
held from the home tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will
be in the City Cemetery. Mr. Hahn was born in Wittenburg,
Germany, and came to this country when he was 18 years of age.
He has resided in the North Side district for thirty years. He
was a hard working man, a careful horticulturist, and a good
citizen. He leaves besides his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Charles
Oulson of Godfrey. Rev. S. D. McKenny will have charge of the
service.
HAHNENKAMP, THEDA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February
13, 1918
Mrs. Theda Hahenkamp, aged 67, wife of George
Hahenkamp, died Tuesday evening at 6:45 o'clock at the family
home a mile north of Upper Alton. Mrs. Hahenkamp was taken ill
three weeks ago with what appeared to be the grip, but her
condition did not cause alarm until last Saturday when she took
a sudden turn for the worse. Mrs. Hahenkamp was born in Holden,
Ostfriesland, Germany, December 31, 1850, and came to America at
the age of seven years. The family settled in the vicinity of
Alton when they arrived in this country sixty years ago. Mrs.
Hahenkamp was a well known woman throughout the country near her
home. She is survived by her husband, George Hahenkamp; five
sons, Henry of Upper Alton, William and Edward of Nokomis,
George and Frank, residing at home, and two daughters, Mrs. Anna
Jones of Upper Alton and Miss Bertha. One sister, Mrs. George
Johnson of Dorsey, and three grandchildren all are left.
HAIGHT, EDWARD A./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 4,
1918
Edward A. Haight, for ten years superintendent of the
Alton public schools, died at St. John's Park, Fla., Sunday
night at 8 o'clock after long being an invalid. His death was
due to a general breaking down from old age. For over a year he
had been in a dying condition, and it was well known to his only
brother, R. A. Haight, that the end might be expected at any
time. He made his home in Alton with his brother for some time
prior to going to Florida. The news of the death of his brother
was received by Supt. R. A. Haight by telegram, at a time when
he was recovering from a serious illness himself. He had
progressed so far toward recovery that the tidings of his
brother's death could be broken to him without any ill effects.
Edward A. Haight was well known to Alton people who lived here
years ago. He was superintendent of schools here ten years,
leaving Alton about 39 years ago. During his incumbency his
brother, R. A. Haight, came to Alton as a teacher and after
serving 4 1/2 years in the Alton schools R. A. Haight was
appointed by the school board to succeed his brother. R. A.
Haight is thus in his thirty-ninth year as superintendent of
schools of Alton. Edward A. Haight enlisted in the Union army
for the Civil War. In the first battle in which he participated,
the Battle of Antietam, he was sabered across the forehead and
received a ghastly wound. It was two years before he recovered
from the effects of the wound. For a long time he was unable to
see, and during that time he learned to knit and did knitting
for all the family. Eventually he was cured, but to his dying
day he carried a great scar on his forehead where the
Confederate saber had cut him. He leaves his widow and one
brother, Supt. Haight, now being the last of the family. It was
said that arrangements had been made for burial of the former
superintendent of schools at the place where he died.
HAIGHT, ELIZABETH A./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 1,
1901
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Haight, mother of Mr. R. A. Haight,
superintendent of the Alton schools, and Col. E. A. Haight of
the Kirkwood Military Academy, died Saturday evening at the home
of her son on Warren street, after an illness of a few hours.
Mrs. Haight had been suffering from the intense heat and
remained at home Saturday afternoon while the remaining members
of the family went to the Congregational picnic. She was taken
ill and summoned Dr. L. F. Schussler, who found her suffering
from angina pectoris, super-induced by the hot weather. Her
condition soon became alarming, and during the evening she began
to sink steadily. Death came at 10 o'clock. Mrs. Haight was the
widow of Alonzo Haight, and was 73 years of age. She was born in
Vermont, and when a young girl she went with her family to
Michigan, where she lived until a few years ago. She came to
Alton to make her home with her son's family, and there she has
always been an honored member of the family. She was a devoted
member of the Baptist church and was connected with the first
church of this city. The funeral took place this morning at 10
o'clock and services were conducted by Rev. M. W. Twing.
HAIGHT, ROBERT JR./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October
7, 1918
Robert, the 31 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. R. A.
Haight, died at the family home on Warren street Sunday noon,
after an illness with pneumonia, from which he had been
suffering for a week. The young man showed remarkable vitality
as, under circumstances which appeared to be certainly fatal in
a few hours, he lived several days and attending physicians were
surprised at the length of time he fought the disease before he
succumbed. The funeral will be held in privacy tomorrow
afternoon from the home. For nineteen years he stayed at Beverly
Farm. Dr. W. H. C. Smith said this tribute to him, which the
boy's mother was much pleased with: "He was the happiest person
I ever knew, and the most unselfish. He was the one bit of
leaven that kept everyone sweet at Beverly Farm. He was an
inspiration to me in the 19 years he lived with me."
HAIGHT, ROBERT LEWIS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March
26, 1920
Robert Lewis, son of Lewis S. Haight, member of the
faculty of the Theodore Roosevelt High School, died at noon
today at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A.
Haight, 1129 Warren street. "Bobby" Haight, as he was known,
became ill a week ago. It was then decided to keep him home from
school. At that time Lewis Haight, his father, was in Kansas
City, Kan., where he had taken his daughter, Ruth, who is at the
home of a cousin. The boy had recently recovered from an attack
of whooping cough. The boy is survived by two sisters, Gertrude
and Ruth. He was born June 8, 1912, at Blue Mound, Ill. Lewis
Haight is director of athletics at the high school, and is among
the leading athletic authorities of southern Illinois. The death
of the son of Lewis Haight occurred about a year after the death
of Mrs. Loretta Haight Turner, in Idaho. Robert Haight, another
son of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Haight, died on October 6, 1918. A
brother of R. A. Haight and two sisters of Mrs. Haight have died
during the past two years. The funeral will be Sunday at 3 p.m.
from the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Haight, 1129 Warren street,
where services will be conducted by the Rev. C. C. Smith, pastor
of the Congregational church. Interment will be in the City
cemetery.
HAINES, LESTER/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 21,
1918
Lester Haines, who went with an early contingent to
France, is reported dead. His father, Captain Haines, has just
received word that the son's death occurred on October 29th.
There was no details of the death.
HAJECK, ANTONETTA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 11,
1902
Mrs. Antonetta Hajeck, widow of Vincent Hajeck, died
Sunday morning after a long illness from the infirmities of old
age, in her seventy-ninth year. She had been a resident of Alton
over fifty years, and was very well known in the city. She lived
at 1214 East Second street and the funeral will be held at 2
o'clock Tuesday afternoon from that place. Mrs. Hajeck leaves
three daughters and one son.
HALDERMAN, SUSAN HENDERSON/Source: Alton Telegraph, December
21, 1836
Died, on Saturday morning, the 17th inst., Mrs.
Susan Henderson Halderman, consort of Dr. John Ament Halderman
of this place, in the 30th(?) year of her age, after a
protracted paroxysm of gout - with all the severity and
complicated forms, of that most distressing monster of human
misery. She has left a numerous circle of relations and friends,
among whom are an affectionate husband and four little children,
to lament their sore bereavement. She retained her mental
faculties unimpaired to the last - was conscious of her
approaching dissolution, and gave to her companion and children
the dying charge, to prepare for death, and meet her in a
blessed immortality beyond the tomb. She exhibited, both in her
life and death, the evidences and consolations of the religion
of the Bible, which alone can "make a dying bed feel soft as
downy pillows are," and thus enable the dying Christian to leave
the world with all its endearing ties, in the triumph of gospel
faith; and with the comfortable assurance of a happy immortality
around the throne of God. The funeral sermon will be preached in
the Methodist Episcopal Church in Upper Alton by the Rev. Simon
Peter, on next Sabbath (Christmas) at 11 o'clock a.m. The
"Pioneer" and "Observer" will confer a favor by giving the above
an insertion in this week's paper.
HALE, ALLIE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Monday, March
13, 1899
The hand of Death has been busy during the past few
days in his grim harvest. At midnight last night, Death entered
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hale on State street and claimed
their sixteen years old son, Allie Hale. The young fellow was
taken ill Thursday at noon with spinal meningitis and from the
first he was unconscious. He recovered consciousness last
evening and was seemingly better, but became worse in a short
time and passed away. The funeral will be Wednesday at 9 a.m.
from the Cathedral.
HALE, ETTA S./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 10,
1910
Mrs. Etta S. Hale, wife of P. G. Hale, rural mail
carrier out of Upper Alton, will be buried tomorrow morning at
10 o'clock from the family home in Upper Alton. Her body arrived
from Jacksonville yesterday, where she died Saturday morning at
2 o'clock. She leaves her husband and three children. Mrs. Hale
had been ill four years.
HALE, HENRY L./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 1, 1900
Y
oung Grocery Man Dies - Daughter Born One Hour After His
Death
Henry L. Hale, a young grocery man, died this morning
shortly after 8 o'clock with an illness of eight weeks with
congestion of the brain. The announcement of the death of Henry
Hale was received with deep sorrow this morning in the circles
where he was known and had been associated in business. It was
known that he was very ill and that during the past week he was
in a very serious condition, but few gave a thought to the
probability that he would not recover. He was taken ill eight
weeks ago and with good care he recovered until it was thought
he was almost well. On the day of the Democratic primary he came
downtown to attend the primary and was apparently almost well.
From the exposure he suffered a relapse and his illness became
dangerous. He passed away this morning after great suffering.
Henry Hale was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hale of State street.
He was 25 years of age and had been married only 17 months. He
has been conducting a grocery store at Sixteenth and Belle
streets since his marriage, and had built up a prosperous
business. He was well known in Alton, having been employed as a
grocery clerk at Stanton & Yeakle's up to the time he took
charge of the store on Belle street. Henry Hale was born January
28, 1875, and was married to Maria Flynn September 14, 1898. He
leaves beside his wife, a little daughter, born one hour after
the death of her father. The funeral will be Saturday morning at
9 o'clock from the Cathedral.
HALE, JOHN SR./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Monday,
February 10, 1908
John Hale Sr., a well known resident of
Alton, died Sunday morning at St. Joseph's hospital following a
surgical operation for the relief of a malady from which he had
been a sufferer for years. He was 62 years old and spent
practically all of his life in Alton. When the war broke out he
enlisted and served faithfully and bravely to the close. He was
a good man, a hard-working, honest, conscientious man and his
death is regretted by all who knew him. He is survived by his
wife and four children, William, John Jr., and Misses Mary and
Julia Hale. A brother, Leo Hale, survives also. The funeral will
be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from the Cathedral. Burial
will be in Greenwood cemetery.
HALE, JOHN C./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 6,
1905
John C. Hale, aged 55, died at St. Joseph's hospital
Saturday evening at 9 o'clock from a complication of diseases.
He leaves two children: George G. Hale and Mrs. Ollie Rohan. The
funeral was held this afternoon at 2:30 p.m., Rev. M. H. Ewers
officiating.
HALE, JOSEPH J./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 7,
1903
The funeral of Joseph J. Hale was held this morning from
the Cathedral where services were conducted by Rev. Fr.
Fennessey and a large number of friends attended the obsequies.
Interment was in Greenwood cemetery.
HALE, LEO/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 9, 1913
Leo Hale, aged 74, died at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon at his
home, 1333 State street, after an illness of seven weeks from
paralysis. Mr. Hale's death had been expected for several days
before it occurred. Seven weeks ago he was seated with his wife
in a lawn swing at his home, enjoying the company of Mrs. Hale,
when he was suddenly paralyzed. A friend passing by happened to
glance at Mr. Hale the moment that paralysis struck him, and
seeing the change that had come over his face, was at his side
in an instant, and even before Mrs. Hale realized that anything
had happened to her husband. Since that time Mr. Hale had been
in a very bad way. He was given the most careful attention by
members of his family, and at times he appeared to be somewhat
improved, but the improvement was of short duration. He leaves
beside his wife, two daughters, Misses Crescentia and Josephine
Hale, both of Alton. Mr. Hale was an old-time resident of Alton,
having lived here since young manhood. He had a very large
circle of friends who were deeply interested in his sickness.
Mr. Hale was a native of Germany. He came to Alton about sixty
years ago and had lived in Alton ever since. He is the last of
his family, all his brothers and sisters having died. The
funeral will be Monday morning at 9 o'clock from SS. Peter and
Paul's Cathedral. He was a long time member of the Western
Catholic Union, Cathedral Branch.
HALE, MARIE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 27,
1900
Mrs. Marie Hale, widow of Henry Hale, whose death
occurred last March, died this morning at 5 o'clock after a long
illness with consumption. She was 25 years of age and leaves
beside her mother, Mrs. Flynn, a child, eight months of age.
Mrs. Hale never recovered from the shock caused by the death of
her husband. They had been married only a year when he died,
leaving her with an infant child a few days old. Since then her
health has not been good, and she went into a decline. For some
months she has been failing rapidly, and yesterday all hope for
her recovery was abandoned. She passed away this morning shortly
after five o'clock. The death of this young woman is a very sad
one. She was much admired as a young girl by a large circle of
friends, and the little home on Belle street was a happy one
until death took the young husband and caused the mother to
begin to fail. Mrs. Hale leaves a large circle of friends who
will sincerely deplore her death. The funeral will take place
Saturday morning at 9 o'clock, and services will be in the
Cathedral.
HALEY, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 5, 1913
Old Resident Dies - Built the Union Depot and Garfield
Schoolhouse
John Haley, in his 79th year, died at his
residence on Henry street in Alton Thursday night about 9
o'clock after an illness from cancer of the liver. Mr. Haley's
death had been expected at any time during the last two weeks.
His brother, James Haley of Flagstaff, Arizona, and his children
had been attending him. In the last few weeks of his life Mr.
Haley had been devoting himself to winding up his business
affairs and though his interests were extensive, it is said that
he left everything in good shape so there would be no trouble in
winding up his affairs after his death. He had large real estate
interests in Alton and St. Louis, but in recent years had
disposed of much of his Alton holdings. He always maintained his
home here. John Haley was born in New York City, August 7, 1834.
He came to Alton in August 1855, and since then he regarded
Alton as his home. He engaged in the trade of bricklayer in his
young manhood, afterward doing general contracting. He built the
Union Depot at Alton, also the Episcopal residence of the Alton
diocese, now occupied by Bishop Ryan. The last building he
erected was Garfield school house. He erected many of the more
pretentious buildings in the city of Alton, and was known as a
skillful and honest contractor. Among men who knew him best, no
written agreements with Mr. Haley were necessary. As an evidence
of this, it may be cited that when Fred S. Detrich died, Mr.
Haley owed Detrich about $2,000, of which Detrich had made no
memorandum, and there was no note or other evidence of
indebtedness. After the death of Detrich, Mr. Haley called on
the executors and inquired whether they had found any memorandum
of any business transactions. He was told there was none, and
great was the surprise of the executors when Mr. Haley informed
them he owed the Detrich estate the money and would pay it,
which he did. Many other people in Alton who had large financial
transactions with him had the utmost confidence in his honesty,
and they believe that Mr. Haley was invariably a man of honesty
and integrity. He was devoted to his children, and before his
death he made over to his children his property, reserving for
himself a lifetime interest. He leaves a good estate to his
children. He leaves, beside his brother, two sons, Robert and
John Haley, and three daughters, Miss Mary E. Haley, Mrs. Gus
Sneeringer, and Mrs. Alphonse Snyder. The funeral will be at 10
o'clock Monday morning from SS. Peter and Paul's Cathedral.
Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
HALEY, UNKNOWN WIFE OF JOHN/Source: Edwardsville
Intelligencer, Friday, May 1, 1896 - Submitted by John Caskey
Mrs. John Haley died Sunday morning of stomach troubles. She was
aged 53 years and 8 months. She was born and raised in Upper
Alton, and was well known and loved in the community. A husband
and six children morn her death. The funeral took place from the
cathedral Tuesday morning services being conducted by Rev. Fr.
Spalding and Rev. Frs. Healy and Cusick.
HALL, EMILY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 8, 1900
Emily, the seven years old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Hall, died this morning at the family home on Cherry street,
between Third and Fourth streets, after a three weeks' illness
with scarlet fever. The funeral will take place Saturday
afternoon, and services will be at the family home, and will be
private.
HALL, HULDAH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 10, 1907
After 18 weeks illness, Mrs. Huldah Hall died on Thursday at
4:45 p.m., at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. William T.
Eaves, in Yager Park. She was in the 73d year of her age. She
had been a resident of Alton and vicinity nearly all her life,
and of Alton for twenty seven years. Four children survive her,
Mrs. Eaves of Yager Park, Mrs. John Smith of Desare, Ma., James
Hall and Edward Hall of Alton. The funeral will be held on
Sunday at 2:30 p.m., and the services will be conducted by Rev.
S. D. McKenny of Springfield, recently of Alton. Mrs. Hall also
left eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
HALL, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 8, 1917
The funeral of John Hall will be held tomorrow morning from the
St. Patrick's Church to the Greenwood Cemetery. The father of
the young man, Peter Hall, arrived in Alton this morning from
the east and took the charge of the body.
HALL, MARGARET (nee MORRIS)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
April 19, 1904
Mrs. Will Hall died Monday evening at her home
on the Grafton road after a short illness. Besides her husband
she leaves two children, one an infant, her mother, Mrs. B.
Morris, a sister, Mrs. August Mayford of North Alton, and a
brother, John Morris of Peoria. She was Miss Margaret Morris of
North Alton, and was a genial, popular young woman, whose death
will be regretted by all who knew her. She and Mr. Hall were
married about two years ago. The funeral will be Wednesday at 10
a.m. from the home.
HALL, SARAH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 28, 1911
Miss Sarah Hall died Saturday morning at her home in Upper Alton
after an illness of three months from weakness of old age. She
would have been 75 years of age next April 29. Miss Hall
conducted a store in Yager Park for a long time, and later moved
to the Priest addition, where she was keeping store at the time
she died. She was born in Alton and lived in Alton and vicinity
all her life. She was well known and for many years was
connected with the Twelfth street Presbyterian church. She
leaves two sisters, Misses Mary and Jennie Hall, who lived at
204 east Fourth street in Alton. The body will be taken to the
home of the sisters, and the funeral will be from there Monday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services will be conducted by Rev. J. A.
Scarritt and G. L. Clark.
HALL, WILLIAM H./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 30,
1917
Former Mayor of Edwardsville
William H. Hall,
former Mayor of Edwardsville, died at 3 o'clock yesterday at his
home on Hillsboro avenue. When he went home from his office
Wednesday evening, he walked out to the East End home with
Attorney Charles E. Gueltig, president of the Board of
Education, and observed to the latter: "I feel that I am not
going to live very long." Gueltig laughed at the fancy, and
cheeringly reassured him. Thursday morning Hall fell in a faint
in the hall at his home, and physicians who were summoned
pronounced him suffering from acute indigestion. Hall is the
fifth ex-Mayor of Edwardsville to die in the past five years,
Judge William H. Krome, one of the number, falling dead only two
weeks ago. The others were John T. Crocker, N. E. Bosen and E.
B. Glass.
HALLAM, JOHN W./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 24,
1908
John W. Hallam, aged 61, dropped dead from heart disease
Monday noon at 12:05 o'clock, while on his way from his work to
his dinner. He fell at the corner of the glass works office, and
was carried into the office by fellow workmen, but before he
could be laid down inside the building he was dead. At the time
of her husband's death Mrs. Hallam was away from home, having
gone downtown for the purpose of doing some shopping. His two
sons, Walter and Ray, were in St. Louis, where they were
employed. Messengers were sent out to find Mrs. Hallam to break
the news to her and after a long search she was found, almost
two hours after her husband's death, by Rev. Walter H. Bradley,
a neighbor, who broke the news to her. Mrs. Hallam said that her
husband had been troubled with shortness of breath for some
time, and he attributed it to asthma. He had expected to retire
from glassblowing last year, but continued to work. He came here
from St. Louis over 20 years ago and had been in the employ of
the Illinois Glass Co. ever since. He was known as one of the
steadiest, best employees of the company and in the community
where he lived he was recognized as a fine citizen and a good
neighbor. He was a member of the Baptist church. In his family
his relations were perfect, neighbors saying that the father and
his two sons being more like three boys when together, than that
of parent and children. Mrs. Hallam, when informed of her
husband's death, was stricken like one who had lost her very
best possession. It was a great shock to the entire community
when Mr. Hallam died, and among his fellow workmen there was
profound grief. Coroner Streeper took charge of the body and
will hold an inquest.
HALLER, HANNAH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 24,
1902
Death of a East Alton Pioneer
Mrs. Hannah Haller,
widow of Daniel Haller, died Saturday evening at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. George B. Harrison, near East Alton, after a long
illness from Bright's disease. Mrs. Haller was among the oldest
residents of the American Bottoms, having gone there in 1828.
She was born in Pulaski county, Kentucky, and was in her 87th
year. When she settled near East Alton, that country was
comparatively unsettled, and Mrs. Haller, with her family,
helped to develop it. She was known to nearly everyone in that
vicinity, and because of her motherly ways and her kindly
interest in the affairs of her friends and neighbors, she was
lovingly referred to by the community as "Grandma" Haller. In
1840 she united with the Methodist church, but in 1846 she
affiliated with the Bushy Grove Baptist church, which was
convenient for her to attend, and she has since then been one of
its most interested members. Her husband died in 1864, leaving
her with a family of children. Mrs. Haller was the mother of
eleven children, four of whom survive her: Mrs. George B.
Harrison, at whose home she died; Albert, Thomas and Daniel
Haller. She leaves 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
The funeral was conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
Bushy Grove Baptist church.
HALLER, JOSEPH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 18,
1901
Joseph Haller, a well known resident of the American
Bottom, died yesterday at Edwardsville, and the funeral was held
this afternoon. Services were conducted at the home of George
Harrison in Wood River township, and burial was at the Vaughn
Cemetery.
HALLER, ROBERT/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 1, 1906
Robert, 14 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Al Haller, died last
night at the home near East Alton from appendicitis. The funeral
will be tomorrow afternoon.
HALLER, WARREN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 5, 1906
Muddy roads made it necessary to carry the casket containing the
remains of Warren Haller a distance of a quarter of a mile to
Vaughn cemetery near East Alton. The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. C. C. Hall at the family home in East Alton,
and there was a large attendance. The boy was only 14 years of
age, yet he was 6 feet 1 inch in height and weighed 190 pounds
and was said to be the biggest boy in Madison county. When the
foot of the hill was reached, just before coming to Vaughn
cemetery, the mud was found so deep as to be impassible for the
hearse and carriages. The casket was taken from the hearse and
carried on the shoulders of two sets of pallbearers, six in each
set, it was borne to the grave in the cemetery a distance of
over a quarter of a mile. The mourners followed through the mud,
and after brief services at the grave returned to the carriages
in the same way.
HALLETT, IONA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 3, 1906
Child Playing "Grown Up" Burns to Death
Iona Hallett, the
7 years old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hallet, of 111 East
Eleventh street, was fatally burned Thursday evening, dying
Friday morning at 7 o'clock, by trailing a long skirt over a
burning heap of rubbish, while playing "grown up" in the yard of
a neighbor, Mrs. Mabel Haller, living next door. Mrs. Hallett
was severely burned about the hands from her efforts to tear the
burning garments off the child's body and is in a very serious
condition from burns on her hands and nervous shock. The little
girl had put on a long skirt and was walking around with it on,
when she went too close to the burning rubbish in the Haller
yard. When the flames in the dress began burning her, the child
began to run and scream and members of the family and people
nearby hearing her screams and seeing her run, ran after the
child to catch her and put out the fire. The child, frenzied by
freight and pain, ran the harder when pursued and although the
injuries she would have suffered might have been slight enough
in the beginning to have been of little consequence, when she
was finally caught by a neighbor's boy, Charley Wilkinson, the
child was burned deep and was beyond any hope of recovery. The
mother, on the child being caught, attempting to tear off the
burning garments and was burned deep about the hands. The child
was carried into the house, after the flames were supposed to be
out and laid on the bed, but smoldering fire in the garments set
fire to the bed. Drs. Schussler and H. Davis were summoned and
they gave her surgical attention, but she was beyond all hope.
She lingered until morning, then died.
HALLEY, CATHERINE (nee MURRAY)/Source: Edwardsville
Intelligencer, January 25, 1895
After much suffering, Mrs.
Catherine Halley, wife of William Halley, passed peacefully away
Wednesday morning at 2:30 o'clock at the age of 35 years, 5
months and 10 days. She had been a sufferer for years with some
affliction of the stomach and for several months has been
confined to her bed almost continually. Medical attendance
seemed useless and the end came Wednesday. The funeral took
place today at 10 o'clock from St. Mary's Catholic Church, where
services were conducted by Rev Father C A O'Reilly. The body was
interred in the Catholic Cemetery. The pall bearers were Thos.
Kane, Wm McNeilly, John E. Burns and Patrick Green. Catherine
Halley was born near this city August 13, 1858, a daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Murray. On November 4, 1879 she was married
to William Halley. She leaves to mourn her death a husband and
five children, the oldest of whom is 14 years of age and the
youngest 2 years, also one sister Mrs. Mary Cowan of this city
and a half brother Edward Murray, who resides in Missouri. She
was a true Christian, ever ready to lend a helping hand to those
in need and she will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure
of knowing her.
HALLOWAY, MARY WAGGONER/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May
22, 1914
The death of Mrs. Mary Waggoner Halloway at Piasa,
Ill. this morning marks the passing of one of the old time
residents of Godfrey township. Many years ago the Scarritt and
the Waggoner families were among the old time prominent families
in the Godfrey neighborhood. Mrs. Halloway was the last of the
Waggoners. She was born at Knoxville, Tenn. July 28, 1833, and
was in her 82nd year. She was married to Robert Halloway at
Godfrey, March 2, 1854. Three daughters survive her, Mrs. Hattie
Mise of Collinsville, Ill.; Mrs. Lucy Hussong of Madison, Ill.;
and Miss Mollie Halloway of Piasa, Ill. The funeral will be
Monday and services will be in the Piasa M. E. Church at 10:30
o'clock. Mrs. Halloway was an aunt of Mrs. W. L. Sloan of
Godfrey, who was there when her aunt died.
HALTON, UNKNOWN DAUGHTER OF HARRY/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, August 7, 1905
[Note: this obit was so hard to
read that only these facts could be gleaned from it] The five
year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Halton died at the
family home in Upper Alton after an illness of several days from
diabetes.
HAMER, UNKNOWN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 23,
1921
Mrs. William Hamer, aged 62, died at 1:30 o'clock this
morning after an illness which extended over a period of several
years, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Dietz, who
resides on East Delmar Road, in Godfrey township. Death was due
to a complication of diseases. Mrs. Hamer was one of Alton's
best known residents, having been born and reared in this city.
She was a good mother and a kind friend, and her death will be
the cause of much sadness among her relatives and friends. She
was a quiet, home-loving woman. Her maiden name was Boedy. She
is survived by her husband, William Hamer, five children and six
grandchildren. The children are: Mrs. Charles Dietz; I. C.
Hamer; Clarence Hamer; Miss Ethel Hamer, all of Alton; and
Walter Hamer of Towanda, Kansas. Walter Hamer arrived from the
west last evening. The deceased is also survived by three
sisters: Mrs. William Wood of Alton; Mrs. Lemuel Giles of
Arkansas; Mrs. Elizabeth Fleming of Elmhurst, Ill,; and by three
brothers: William and Dan Boedy of Dow; and Henry L. Boedy of
Alton. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the Dietz home, and burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.
Services at the house will be conducted by the Rev. H. D.
Johnson, pastor of the Elm Street Presbyterian church.
HAMILL, JOSEPH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 6,
1922
Alton's Oldest Business Man Dies
Joseph Hamill,
perhaps Alton's oldest business man, died at 1:15 o'clock this
afternoon at his residence, 810 Grove street, after a month's
illness. The end came after several days of extreme prostration
on the part of Mr. Hamill, and it was expected. His breakdown
was due to weakness incident to his age. In the death of Mr.
Hamill, there passes one of the oldest of old time business men
here. For years he was associated with Samuel Pitts under the
firm name of Pitts & Hamill. Mr. Pitts died many years ago, but
out of regard for his late partner Mr. Hamill never changed the
style of the firm name. Regularly, Mr. Hamill would go to his
place of business and he devoted his entire attention to it. He
kept this up until he was taken down with his last illness. He
was courteous always and he was highly respected by everyone who
knew him either socially or in a business way. Mr. Hamill was
born in St. Louis and was 78 years of age. Last October 20 he
was the guest of honor at a dinner party at the First
Presbyterian church given in his honor by the superintendent, O.
S. Stowell, the officers and other teachers of the Sunday
School. He was apparently in the best of condition at that time.
His mind was bright and he indulged in some neat witticisms
during the course of a short talk he was called upon to make as
the oldest of the Sunday School teachers present. There were
grown men in the number of Sunday School teachers, 45 years of
age, who had been there in Mr. Hamill's first Sunday School
class in that Sunday School about 35 years before. In the First
Presbyterian church he had been a valuable worker. He had served
as elder for many years and continued in that office up to the
time of his death. At the last annual meeting of the church, he
was elected over his protest, expressing the desire to make room
for a younger man, but the sentiment was then declared that one
who had served as faithfully and long should be displaced by no
one, and he was unanimously chosen, his protest being
disregarded. He was so touched by this show of devotion on the
part of the church members, that he continued to serve. Joseph
Hamill was born in St. Louis and was in the iron business there
under the firm name of Archer & Hamill, before coming to Alton.
He was also traveling salesman for Hopping Bros. Fifty-two years
ago he was married in Alton and two years ago the couple
celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Forty-five years
ago, Mr. Hamill entered business with Samuel Pitts and he
continued in business until his death. Beside his wife, Mr.
Hamill leaves one daughter, Mrs. Carl Wuerker of Alton. He
leaves also one brother, Samuel, of St. Louis, and one sister,
Mrs. C. M. Harris of Log Angeles, Cal. The funeral will be held
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family home. Friends
are invited to attend the services at the home. Burial will be
private. The family asks that there be no flowers.
HAMILTON, ALEXANDER/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December
26, 1917
Alexander Hamilton, colored man, aged 91 years, died
at his home Christmas afternoon from old age, after having lived
in Upper Alton for many years past, where he was well known.
Hamilton died at his home at 2206 Locust street from old age.
Hamilton was a widower, and is survived by six children, four
boys and two girls. He has many friends, both among the colored
and white people, who will regret his death. His funeral will be
held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the colored Methodist
church. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.
HAMILTON, BENJAMIN BROWN/Source: Alton Daily Telegraph,
November 12, 1894
After an illness of six months from cancer
of the stomach, Rev. Benjamin Brown Hamilton passed peacefully
away at 9:45 o'clock Sunday evening at the residence of his
son-in-law, Mr. John Leverett, where he has made his home for a
year past. Mr. Hamilton was born in Monroe County, Illinois,
February 4, 1822. In 1831 his family moved to Greene (now
Jersey) County, where in 1853 he was ordained to the Baptist
ministry. After a residence of two years in Monroe County, Mr.
Hamilton moved to Whitehall, where he resided until the autumn
of 1893. Mr. Hamilton was in many respects a remarkable man. Of
sturdy stock, endowed by nature with a stalwart constitution, he
possessed an intellect worthy of its tenement. Although he
filled at various periods, and successfully, the positions of
merchant, justice of the peace, postmaster and school teacher,
it was as a minister of the gospel that he accomplished his life
work, and left the impress of his noble character and unswerving
devotion to duty upon hundreds who now mourn his death as a
personal loss. For nearly forty years he ministered in spiritual
things to churches throughout the counties of Jersey, Green,
Scott and Macoupin. Ever animated by the desire to do the most
good possible to those most in need, he gave years of service to
struggling churches, and was always ready to respond to a call
for aid from many who would otherwise have hungered in vain for
the bread of life. From October 1862 to March 1865, he served
his God and his country as chaplain of the 61st Regiment,
Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Mr. Hamilton was married in
December 1844 to Miss Mary A. Chandler, who survives him. Nine
children were born to them, of whom five are living. Dr. J. B.
Hamilton of Chicago, late Surgeon General of the United States
Marine Hospital Service; Mrs. Dr. E. T. Casseli of Hastings,
Nebraska; Mrs. John Leverett of Upper Alton; H. D. Hamilton,
Esq., of New York City; and Frank C. Hamilton of Pueblo,
Colorado. Mr. Hamilton will be laid to rest beside his parents
in the old family burying ground at Otterville, Jersey County,
on Wednesday.
HAMILTON, DOUGLAS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 10,
1908
Big Four [Railroad] Baggage Master
Douglas Hamilton,
baggage master for the Big Four at Alton died at St. Joseph's
hospital this noon after a brief illness. He was taken ill last
night in the baggageroom at Union station and was moved to St.
Joseph's hospital at daylight this morning when it was found
that his condition was very grave. He had met all the trains on
the Big Four yesterday, and it was not known he was unusually
ill. He had not been in good health for some time. When Dr. L.
M. Bowman was summoned to attend him he said that Hamilton was
dying. He never regained consciousness. Douglas Hamilton was
born at Canton, Mo., February 12, 1874. He was the son of Capt.
John N. Hamilton of this city. He leaves also a brother, G. H.
Hamilton, agent for the Big Four, and two sisters, Mrs. J. D.
Smith of Macon, Mo., and Mrs. Beemis of St. Paul, Minn. He had
filled the position of baggage master for the Big Four at Alton
for many years. He spent his childhood days in Alton and was
partially educated in the Alton public schools. The time of the
funeral is not set.
HAMILTON, FRANK/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 1,
1900
Frank Hamilton, son of Alexander Hamilton, died Saturday
evening at his home in Upper Alton after a short illness with
lockjaw. He was 38 years of age, and leaves a wife and two
children, four brothers and two sisters. One week ago last
Friday he stepped on a rusty nail at his home, but thought
nothing of the injury and gave it no attention. Thursday he was
taken ill, and a surgeon was summoned. Lockjaw set in and after
great suffering he died. The funeral was held this afternoon,
and services were conducted in the A. M. E. church of Upper
Alton by the pastor, Rev. Jamieson, and Rev. Henry Depugh.
HAMILTON, HARRY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 17,
1902
Breaks Through Ice While Skating, Drowns in Water Works
Pond
Harry Hamilton, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hamilton
of 512 State street, was drowned this afternoon about 2:15
o'clock while skating on the ice in the pond at the tanks of the
water works on State street. A party of boys were skating on the
pond, which is large and very deep. A short time ago a pipe
leading from the water tanks broke, and all the water in one of
the tanks ran into the pond, raising it considerably. On the ice
formed over this water the boys had been skating, when the ice
gave way beneath Harry Hamilton, and he, with a Carhart boy,
were precipitated into the water. George Carhart escaped,
climbing out of the water safely, but young Hamilton went under
the ice and was drowned. The drowning was witnessed by many
people, but no one could save the boy. A street car was passing
at the time and was filled with passengers who helplessly
watched the struggles of the drowning boy and of the Carhart
boy, who was making his escape. A party of men began fishing for
the body at once, but because of the ice the work was very
difficult. The body was found by Officer James Young and was
taken to the family home.
HAMILTON, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 29,
1910
11 Year Old Dies from Wounds
John Hamilton, the 11
year old boy who was shot by Willie Mains, another boy, four
weeks ago, died at 4 o'clock Thursday morning at his home in
East End place. The boy had been moved from the hospital when
the doctors told the family his life could not be saved, as his
parents wanted him to be at home when he died. Gangrene was the
cause of death. The funeral will be Saturday at 10 a.m. from the
family home. It will be recalled that the Mains boy shot the
Hamilton boy because the Hamilton boy had broken a hole in the
ice where the Mains boy was skating. Mains had a shotgun and
told the Hamilton boy if he ran he would be shot. The Hamilton
boy was mentally deficient, and became so terrified he ran, and
Mains made good, emptying the barrel of his shotgun in the
child's legs. Mains afterward claimed he tripped and
accidentally discharged the gun. A coroner's inquest will be
held. The Mains boy is in jail being unable to give a bond. He
will probably be held without bail since the fatal termination
of the shooting.
HAMILTON, LUCRETIA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 29,
1922
The "Flag Lady," ... a true pioneering spirit who loved
her country
Miss Lucretia Hamilton, aged 75, died this
afternoon at the home of her niece, Mrs. Erwin A. Rytz, 1517
Rodgers avenue. Miss Hamilton had been very sick at the Odd
Fellows Home at Mattoon, where she had been making her home, but
she was determined to come back here for the G. A. R. state
encampment, and she came, not knowing it to die here in her old
home, where she loved to be. Miss Hamilton was prominent among
the Rebekahs, and among the Women's Relief Corps. She was know
for her intense patriotism. She was referred to often as "the
lady of the flags," as Miss Hamilton thought there was no
decoration so fitting as the American flag, for almost all
occasions. When she would give a present, it would be a flag she
would give, or something of a patriotic import. Patriotic
occasions were important to her. She had just gotten out of the
hospital at the home where she was staying when she came here to
make the visit and had been here only a few days when she broke
down. Miss Hamilton was one of the early day students at
Monticello Seminary. The funeral will be held Wednesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the First Baptist church and
services will be conducted by Rev. M. W. Twing. Burial will be
in the Mt. Olive cemetery. It is regarded as especially
appropriate that Miss Hamilton should have died so soon before
the coming of Memorial day, a day that was a great one in her
life. She leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary K. Stahl, and two nieces,
Mrs. Erwin Rutz and Miss Emily Stahl. The members of the Rebekah
lodge will meet at 1:30 p.m. at the First Baptist church to
attend the funeral of Miss Hamilton by order of the Noble Grand,
Mrs. Lizzie Lengacher.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
May 31, 1922
Carrying a little flag in hand, and with a
beautiful silk flag of her country in the casket with her, Miss
Lucretia M. Hamiilton, the "flag lady," was laid to rest this
afternoon in Mt. Olive cemetery, known as the Short cemetery. It
had been her wish, as she sometimes expressed it, that when she
went through the pearly gates there was nothing she would rather
wave than an American flag, and she asked that she be allowed to
take with her, for her long rest, a flag she treasured for many
years. Twenty five years ago she had become possessed of a silk
flag that came to her by way of a gift. Members of her family
had forgotten just under what circumstances the flag came, but
they remembered that Miss Hamilton had often said she wanted it
buried in the casket with her. So, as she had wished, Miss
Hamilton was carried into the First Baptist church this
afternoon draped in the folds of that silk flag, and when the
casket lid was sealed on her the flag was with her. The funeral
services were conducted by Rev. M. W. Twing of the First Baptist
church. There was a large attendance of old friends of Miss
Hamilton, including representatives of Odd Fellows, Rebekahs,
Women's Relief corps, old friends and neighbors. For many years
Miss Hamilton was a farmer. She owned and operated a farm east
of Upper Alton, and many can recall her as she would come to
town, riding a load of hay, or a load of wheat she had brought
to town to sell. Old men used to say that when she was a girl
she was one of the prettiest girls they knew, and her broad
brimmed farmer hats and her simple costumes made her all the
more attractive. Miss Hamilton never married. In her late years
she used to hint at a little romance. She had been engaged to a
young man who wanted to marry her, but interference by relatives
broke it off, and she remained true to the lover of her early
years. Not many years ago, she had a letter from that lover, and
it was said that he was a widower and that he again wanted to
marry Miss Hamilton, but she said that her days of romance were
ended, and that she would continue a spinster to her end. The
Rebekahs had charge of the burial services at the cemetery. The
pallbearers were P. B. Cousley, Harry Russell, John Beanblossom,
William Cartwright, John Cartwright and William Thomas.
HAMILTON, MARY J./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 23,
1909
Mrs. Mary Hamilton, wife of Alexander Hamilton, the
well-known old colored blacksmith of Salu, dropped dead Thursday
afternoon in her home on North Locust Street in Salu addition to
Upper Alton. Mrs. Hamilton had been in her usual state of health
up to that time. She complained to her daughter of a pain in her
leg, and nothing serious being expected, not much attention was
paid to it. In a few minutes afterwards, Mrs. Hamilton fell to
the floor, and before assistance could be procured, she was
dead. Mrs. Hamilton and her husband were among the first colored
people to come to Upper Alton from the South, and they were the
most highly respected colored residents of Upper Alton. They
were the pillars of the A. M. E. Church, and the keeping up of
that organization through the past years is largely due to their
own faith in the cause, and their labor in supporting it. Mrs.
Hamilton leaves besides her husband, six children, all of whom
are grown. They are Joe Hamilton of St. Paul, Mrs. Jennie
Howard, Mrs. Helen Howard, Philip Hamilton, Wilbur Hamilton, and
William Hamilton, all of Upper Alton. A fortunate circumstance
at Mrs. Hamilton’s death is that her oldest son, Joseph
Hamilton, was here on a visit when his mother died. He had not
been home in the last twenty years until just a few days ago,
when he arrived here on a visit to his parents. The funeral will
be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the A. M. E. Church.
HAMILTON, MARY ANN [nee CHANDLER]/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, July 24, 1914
Descendant of Myles Standish and
John Alden, Wife of Rev. B. B. Hamilton, Dies
Just as the
church bell was ringing for the weekly prayer meeting last
evening, the gentle spirit of Mrs. Mary Hamilton left the frail
body which had been its tenement for almost eighty-nine years.
The end was not unexpected to the family, who have noted the
gradual failing of the strength which has carried her through a
long life of devotion to others. It is a notable coincidence
that the summons to the prayer meeting which she loved, should
for this time have become merged in a summons to an eternal
period of heavenly communion. Mrs. Hamilton was of Puritan
ancestry, her lineage being directly traced from both Myles
Standish and John Alden. The strong patriotism which has marked
her family history found expression in her own life. Mrs.
Hamilton was the widow of Rev. B. B. Hamilton, for many years an
honored minister of the Baptist church. His declining days were
spent with his daughter, Mrs. John Leverett, and since his death
in 1894 Mrs. Hamilton has resided with her. During these years,
Mrs. Hamilton has won for herself a place in the affections of
the community seldom acquired by one of her years. Her
activities in church, temperance and patriotic societies, and in
a thousand private acts of loving kindness to old and young,
endeared her to all whose good fortune it was to cross her path
or to walk with her along the way. Until the infirmities of
advancing years prevented, Mrs. Hamilton was active in the work
of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and especially in that
of the Loyal Temperance League. For many years she has been a
member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and since
the organization of Ninian Edwards Chapter in this city, has
been its chaplain. Mrs. Hamilton is survived by one brother, Mr.
Edwin Chandler of Syracuse, Kansas. He is the last of a large
family of brothers and sisters, among whom were Mrs. S. V. White
and Mrs. John Abbott Titcomb of Brooklyn, N. Y. Mrs. Hamilton
leaves one daughter, Mrs. John Leverett, and two sons, Gen.
Henry D. Hamilton of New York and Frank C. Hamilton of Mapimi,
Dgo., Mexico. Among the children who have preceeded her to the
other shore are Surgeon General John B. Hamilton, for many years
at the head of the U. S. Marine Hospital service, and Mrs. Flora
Hamilton Cassel, whose gospel hymns are sung the world over.
Mrs. Hamilton's last illness was of short duration, and her
passing from earth was as peaceful as a child's falling asleep.
She retained consciousness and interest in those she loved, and
those who loved her, until near the end, when she closed her
eyes to earth to re-open them in heaven. The burial arrangements
include a brief service at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday at the
residence, No. 2020 (?) Leverett Street [Upper Alton], and
burial beside her husband in Otterville, Ill., the same
afternoon. The funeral party will leave the C. & A. depot in
Jerseyville at 4:00 p.m.
HAMILTON, PHILIP CARTER/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
August 9, 1919
Philip Carter Hamilton, colored, died Friday
at his home at 2206 Locust street. Hamilton was a well known
laboring man.
HAMILTON, ROBERT M./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
September 9, 1915
Robert M. Hamilton, a well known
glassblower who resided at 901 Washington avenue in Alton for
many years, died suddenly Thursday morning as he was seated in a
lawn swing at the home of his neighbor, Joseph Everson. Mr.
Hamilton had been making a practice of going over to the place
of Mr. Everson and would sit in the swing and chat with his
friend and neighbor. This morning Mr. Everson was engaged in
building a concrete walk, and Mr. Hamilton had seated himself in
the swing and was talking and laughing with Mr. Everson. Then
Mr. Hamilton became silent, and after a pause Mr. Everson spoke
to him. Thinking that Mr. Hamilton had dropped off into sleep,
Mr. Everson paid no attention to the failure to get an answer,
but finally his suspicions were aroused by something about the
position of the body at the swing. He investigated and found
that Mr. Hamilton was dead. A doctor was called and he said that
the death was due to some heart trouble. There was no alarm of
any kind presaging the death. The passing was so quiet that it
was not noticed. Mr. Hamilton had been in good health. His wife
died August 3rd, after a long illness. Mr. Hamilton was born in
St. Louis and was 55 years of age. He had worked as a
glassblower at Alton until the past few years when he retired.
He had been conducting a small store at his home. He was a long
time resident of Alton, and was highly esteemed by all who knew
him. He was a consistent member of the Upper Alton Presbyterian
Church. Three daughters survive Mr. Hamilton: Mrs. D. L.
Carhart; Mrs. George Bierman; and Miss Ethel Hamilton. He leaves
also a sister, Mrs. George Sanderson, and three brothers: Mark
of Belleville, and George and Thomas of St. Louis.
HAMILTON, UNKNOWN CHILD OF JOHN/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, March 3, 1906
The seven months old child of Mr.
and Mrs. John Hamilton of Nameoki died this morning after an
illness with pneumonia. The funeral will be held Monday
afternoon and burial will be in Milton cemetery.
HAMILTON, UNKNOWN MAN/Source: Alton Telegraph, January 1,
1842
Cooper Suicides by Hanging
We understand that a man
named Hamilton hung himself in the Sand Ridge Prairie on the
10th ult. He was a cooper by trade, aged about 25 years, had
been employed in the neighborhood about four weeks.
HAMILTON, UNKNOWN WIFE OF WILLIAM/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, December 27, 1915
Mrs. William Hamilton, colored,
died at her home in Upper Alton yesterday. She was 36 years of
age, and leaves a family of four children besides her husband.
She was ill three days of pneumonia.
HAMLIN, JOSEPHINE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November
8, 1910
Mrs. Josephine Hamlin, widow of Warren Hamlin, died
at the home of her brother, Dr. Jos. Pogue, in Edwardsville, at
midnight Monday night. She had been in ill health for some time,
and went to Jerseyville to visit her relatives. There she became
ill, and Dr. Pogue removed her to his Edwardsville home where
she died last night. Mrs. Hamlin was 80 years of age and had
resided in Alton for over fifty years. She was the widow of
Warren Hamlin, who died eleven years ago. Her husband with a
civil war veteran. Mrs. Hamlin has made her home on Central
avenue for many years, and was known as a kindly pleasant
neighbor by those who resided near her. She lived alone in her
home, and never complained of being afraid. Mrs. Hamlin's maiden
name was Pogue. The Pogue family came to Alton in the early day
and settled and made their home east of Henry street until the
head of the family passed away. The remains will be brought to
Alton tomorrow morning, and the funeral will be held from the
Congregational church of which she was a member at 2:30 o'clock.
HAMLIN, WARREN J./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Tuesday,
March 7, 1899
"Taps" Sounds for an Old Soldier
Warren J.
Hamlin died at 6 o'clock this morning at his home in Highland
Park. His illness dates its beginning back many years, and has
confined him to his home most of the time a confirmed invalid.
His sufferings were the immediate result of his patriotic
service as a volunteer during the War of the Rebellion [Civil
War]. From wounds received, his health was broken down and many
years ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis which rendered him
almost helpless. He was able to move around only with the
greatest difficulty, and was confined to his bed much of the
time. Of late years, his health has been extremely poor and he
seldom was able to be away from his home. Rheumatism and
paralysis combined to make of his one time fine physique a
perfect wreck. Later on constitutional trouble set in, and his
health failed rapidly during the last few months. He was born in
Rochester, N. Y., and was 61 years of age. He enlisted in New
York State in the First Engineer Corps for a three years'
service. He was disabled before the expiration of his
enlistment. He came to Alton in 1879 and was married three years
later for the first time. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Josephine
Hamlin, nee Pogue, whose devotion to her helpless husband was
ceaseless to the end. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Marietta
Robinson, of Chicago, and Miss Alice Hamlin, of St. Joseph,
Mich. He lived in a cosy little home at Common and North
streets, where he enjoyed a neat pension from the government
which helped alleviate, with comforts of life, the suffering
incidental to his shattered health. The funeral will be
Thursday, at 2 p.m., from the home in Middletown.
HAMLUN, JOHN/Source: Alton Telegraph, October 12, 1836
Killed During Construction of New Baptist Church
It is our
painful duty to record the occurrence during the past week, of
one of the most distressing accidents which it has ever befallen
our town to experience. As the workmen on the new church just
erected for the Baptist society were completing the stone work
on Saturday evening last, and were about removing the platforms,
the main part of the gable end fell with a tremendous crash,
carrying all before it, staging, joists, &c., with two men who
were at work upon the staging, burying them amid the stone and
rubbish beneath, and literally crushing them to death. They did
not breathe after access was had to them, and it is supposed
they were instantaneously killed. One of the men was a German by
the name of John Hamlun, and the other had but a few days
previous arrived here from Missouri, whose name, we learn, was
Gwynn. How true the language of Holy Writ, that "In the midst of
life we are in death." We know not where the blame of the
accident should rest, if indeed blame is attributable to anyone;
but we are credibly informed, that from the eves of the building
to the peak of the gable end, the work lacked at least five
inches of being plumb.
NOTES: The Baptists in Alton first met in Lyceum Hall, on the northeast corner of Broadway and Alby Streets. In 1834 they erected a small church building at the corner of Third and Alby. They used this building for a short time, then sold it to the Methodists. In 1836 they decided to erect a new church building at the southeast corner of Broadway and Easton Street. It was during the construction of this church that the above accident occurred, killing two men. The Baptists used this building until 1860, when the church was destroyed by fire. The remains of the building were torn down, and the Kendall Cracker Factory was erected on the property in 1864. The factory building still stands. In 1861, the Baptists built a new church at the southeast corner of Market and E. 5th Streets. They used this building until 1900, when they erected a larger church on the same property. That building still stands, and is used by the congregation of the St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church.
HAMM, ELIZABETH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 7,
1919
Mrs. Elizabeth Hamm died yesterday of pneumonia. She was
39 years of age and was ill a short time with pneumonia. The
funeral will be held from the Sheldon home in Milton Heights,
but arrangements for same have not been complete.
HAMMERS, JESSE/Source: Collinsville Herald, January 5, 1917
Jesse Hammers, son of Mr. & Mrs. E. S. Hammers of 911 Hesperia
Street, died Sunday of spasms. Funeral was held from the home
Tuesday, with interment at Glenwood Cemetery.
HANAHAN, JOHN J./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September
5, 1913
John Hanahan, aged 56, died Thursday evening at 8
o'clock at his home, 707 Langdon street, from stomach trouble of
ten years standing. He had been confined to his home only a few
days. Up to Saturday night he worked at his trade of carpentry,
and on Monday was in the Labor Day parade, but that was his last
time out of the house. He was a native of Gas City, Ind., but
moved to Bunker Hill when he was ten years of age and lived
there until ten years ago when he moved to Alton, and had lived
here ever since. He was known as a good workman, and was a good
citizen. He is survived by his wife and three children, Harry
Hannahan, and Misses Katheryn and Marguerite Hanahan. He leaves
also a brother, William, in Bunker Hill; and a sister, Mrs. John
Kachrofske of Flora, Ill. He was a member of the Royal Areanum,
also of the Alton Mutual Society. The funeral will be Saturday
morning at 10 o'clock from SS. Peter and Paul's Cathedral.
HANAUER, KATHERINE (MOTHER M. AUGUSTINE)/Source: Alton
Evening Telegraph, December 18, 1919
Well Known Nun Dies at
Local Convent
Mother M. Augustine, aged 72, died at the
Ursuline Convent at 11:50 o'clock last evening after an illness
which extended over a period of months. She was taken suddenly
worse last Sunday and sank rapidly until death released her from
her sufferings. No near relatives survive. Mother Augustine was
in her 58th year of profession, having celebrated her golden
jubilee eight years ago. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, her
worldly name being Katherine Hanauer. She spent many years in
missions out of the Alton convent, but for the past number of
years has been located at the local convent. She was a well
known music teacher. There were two Mother Augustines in the
Ursuline convent, the better known being Mother Augustine
Curran, who is in charge of the Business Department of the
school. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock
from the Convent Chapel. Interment will be in Greenwood
cemetery.
HANBAUM, CORA RUSSELL/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March
15, 1900
Mrs. Cora Russell, wife of Henry Hanbaum, died last
night at 7:40 o'clock at her home on East Second street, leaving
an infant only a few days old. She was 20 years of age, and
before her marriage resided in Moro. The body will be taken to
Moro tomorrow, where the funeral will take place about noon.
HANCOCK, HAZELTINE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September
8, 1903
Mrs. Hazeltine Hancock, wife of Leonard Hancock, died
very suddenly at the family home, 428 East Third street, after a
short illness Monday shortly after noon. The funeral was
conducted at the home this afternoon and was private. Mrs.
Hancock was 82 years and 5 months old. She was born in Concord,
N. H., March 12, 1821. Many years ago she came to Alton with her
husband to make her home, and was known to many of the old
residents. She was married to Leonard Hancock at Lowell, Mass.,
March 21, 1843. She leaves her husband and five children, Henry
A., Harriet Ellen, Mary, Martha and Emily Hancock. Burial was in
City Cemetery this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The pallbearers were
as following: Messrs. Charles and Emil Koch, William and Julius
Agne, John and Frank Hancock.
HANCOCK, HENRY A./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 28,
1905
Henry A. Hancock, night watchman at the Alton National
Bank, was found dead in his room at his residence, 611 Alby
street, Tuesday noon by Mrs. Hancock, when she went to call her
husband to dinner. Mr. Hancock was feeling in his usual good
health Tuesday morning when he returned home from his work and
went to bed to sleep for the day. It was his custom to rise at
noon time and eat dinner, and when he did not appear downstairs
as usual, Mrs. Hancock went upstairs to call him, thinking he
had overslept. The wife was horrified to find her husband lying
on the bed where he had fallen after getting up and partially
dressing himself. His suspenders were over one shoulder, and he
was probably in the act of putting the other side on his other
shoulder when he was stricken with a pain in his heart and fell
over on the bed unconscious. When Mrs. Hancock arrived in the
room her husband was dead. The wife was so shocked by her
discovery that she fell to the floor in a faint, and a young
woman who stays in the house hearing her scream ran upstairs to
see what was the trouble and found Mrs. Hancock unconscious.
Members of the family and Dr. L. M. Bowman were summoned. Dr.
Bowman made an examination and pronounced the malady to be
paralysis of the heart, and said that death was instant. Mr.
Hancock had not complained of feeling unwell and his death was a
great shock to his family. He was born at Lowell, Mass., January
31, 1844. He came to Alton when a young boy and lived here all
the remainder of his life. He was married to Amelia Agne January
3, 1868. His aged father, Leonard Hancock, is still living at
438 East Third street. Mr. Hancock leaves, beside his wife,
three sons, John, Frank and William. He was an industrious man
and was strictly honest and a good citizen. He was well known in
Alton.
HANCOCK, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 20,
1920
Merchant, Inventory and Promoter Dies ... Was Talented
Musician
John Hancock, for years a well known business man
here, inventor and promoter of successful enterprises, died at
the home of his mother, Mrs. Amelia Hancock, 611 Alby street.
His death was very unexpected. He had not been in good health,
but there had been no serious apprehension on the part of
relatives. He suffered a hemorrhage Wednesday evening that was
the forerunner of the fatal attack. Mr. Hancock is remembered by
many as having conducted a China store here for a number of
years. Later he conducted a music shop. He was possessed of the
ability to play almost any instrument. He gave up business to
follow up some inventions he made. One of his best inventions
was a safety pin, which really was better adapted for other
purposes and later on a similar idea was adapted for use in
filing papers. For a long time he was the successful manager of
a concern in which he was the chief owner, that manufactured a
hair tonic and had wide vogue in the barber shops in the
southwest. He was possessed of a mind that demanded to be
constantly at work and those who knew him well were of the
opinion that there were few men here who had so many and so good
ideas that could be capitalized as John Hancock. He was the
oldest son of his parents. He was born and reared in Alton in
the family home on Alby street, where his aged mother resides.
He leaves two brothers, Frank Hancock and William Hancock. Mr.
Hancock was 52 years of age, and is survived by his wife and
four small children, nine, seven, five and one year of age.
While Hancock was staying in Alton, Mrs. Hancock and children
have been living with relatives in Arkansas. Mrs. Hancock has
sent word that she would be here for the funeral. Besides his
wife and children, the deceased is survived by his mother, Mrs.
Amelia Hancock, and two brothers, William of Alton and Frank of
Wood River. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 3:30
o'clock from the home of Mrs. Amelia Hancock, 611 Alby street.
Rev. Robert Morris, pastor of the First Methodist church, will
officiate.
HANCOCK, LEONARD/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December
27, 1915
Leonard Hancock, known to almost everyone in Alton
as a man who sawed wood correctly and knew how to keep yards in
condition, died at 8 o'clock Friday evening at his home on East
Third street. Mr. Hancock came home and laid down and a few
minutes later expired. He had not been ill, and suffered no
pain, the human machinery just quit and he died a peaceful
death. Several days ago Mr. Hancock had called upon Mrs.
Clarkson, the 96 year grand old lady of Alton, and they had
talked of old times. He had been about his duties as usual, and
seemed in apparently good health. Just eleven years ago Henry
Hancock of Alby street, a son of Leonard Hancock, died in the
same manner. He had been serving as a night watchman, and came
home from his work and lay down, and a few hours later was found
dead in bed. He had suffered no illness. The funeral of Mr.
Hancock was held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home.
Three daughters, Martha, Elen and Emma, survive the aged man.
Leonard Hancock was born in Franklin, N. H., March 28th, 1825.
He came West with his uncle, Stephen Sandborn in 1847. His uncle
was a stockman who fed cattle for the southern trade. He located
at Bunker Hill, from where he made yearly shipments of cattle by
boat to New Orleans. These shipments were placed in the hands of
his nephew, Leonard Hancock. The uncle at length made
arrangements to open barns in New Orleans to feed stock shipped
on that market, and desired his nephew to take charge of them.
But Mr. Hancock hated slavery with all his strength of a New
England repugnance; he would not bind himself to live where he
would be compelled to use slave labor, and the uncle and nephew
parted. It was an instance where opportunity knocked upon his
door, and where principle standing door keeper chased the
scantily clothed figure with scorn from the door. The uncle
would have made the young man's fortune. He came to Alton in
1864, and this has been his home without intermission since that
date. When he first came to Alton there was used wood as fuel by
many of the residents. It was the easiest fuel to be had; and
the forests of timber along the creek bottoms and the
neighboring hills made it also a cheap fuel. He took up the
occupation of wood sawyer during the fall and winter months. It
was a work he liked, and the art he employed soon spread his
fame as the most noted sawyer of Alton. He held a record of
sawing 7 cords of wood in one day. This was a prodigious day's
work and stands alone.
HAND, LILLIAN MAY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September
12, 1901
Moro News - Lillian May, beloved wife of John W.
Hand and only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Hudson, died at
the home of her parents after an illness of sixteen weeks, on
Wednesday, September 4. She was in her 24th year. Until October
11th 1899, the most of her life had been spent at Moro. At that
time she was married to Mr. Hand and they settled on a farm near
Bunker Hill, where they resided happily together. Last May she
was stricken down and her trouble soon developed into quick
consumption. For eight weeks at her home on the farm all was
done for her that loving hands could do, but to no avail. She
was brought to her old home in hope that the change might bring
to her new life and strength, but alas! the dread disease only
fastened its clutches more tightly upon her, and after a visit,
as it were, of only eight short weeks, surrounded by those who
loved her best, she passed away. Lillie, for this was her name
as her friends knew her, was a member of the Moro Presbyterian
church and Christian Endeavor Society, and was long a regular
attendant upon the Sunday school. The funeral services were
conducted by her pastor, Rev. Edwin Harris, Friday morning, and
the remains were interred in the Moro cemetery. The large
attendance at the service bespeaks the high esteem in which she
was held by all who knew her.
HANDSAKER, M. A./Source: Alton Telegraph, July 18, 1851
Died in Alton, of cholera, on the 11th inst., Mrs. M. A.
Handsaker, wife of Mr. W. Handsaker, aged 35. The deceased was a
native of Derby, England, but for some years a resident of this
city. She has left a bereaved husband, six children, and a large
circle of acquaintances to deplore her death.
HANDSAKER, W. HENRY/Source: Alton Telegraph, August 8, 1851
Died in Alton on the 31st ult., W. Henry, infant son of Mr.
William Handsaker, aged 11 months and 20 days.
HANDSHY, FREDERICK/Source: Alton Telegraph, January 23, 1852
Died at his residence in Omphghent, on the 5th inst., after a
long and lingering illness, Frederick Handshy, in the 6th year
of his age. The deceased was a native of Switzerland, but
emigrated to the State of Maryland in the year 1805, where he
lived until 1832, when he moved to the State of Illinois, and
settled on his late residence. He leaves an afflicted widow and
a large family to mourn his untimely death.
HANDSHY, LYDIA A./Source: Alton Telegraph, February 6, 1852
Died in Omphghent, January 29, Mrs. Lydia A. Handshy, consort of
Mr. Jacob Handshy, in the 19th year of her age. The deceased
leaves a bereaved husband and many relatives to lament her
untimely end.
HANDY, EMMA C./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 24,
1908
Mrs. Emma C. Handy, a resident of Alton for thirty years
and for many years a well known nurse, died this morning at 6:20
o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. T. Jones on Easton
street. She was a native of Virginia, being born in Prince
William county in 1846. Beside her daughter she leaves two
grandchildren, Cordelia and Connie Jones, in Alton. The funeral
will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home, and
services will be conducted by Rev. Mason.
HANEI or HANEL, FRANK/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
February 12, 1903
Death Follows Wedding
Yesterday
the Telegraph noted the marriage of Miss Mary Hanel, daughter of
Frank Hanel of Yager Park, to William Lerche. Last night about
1:30 o'clock, the father of the bride, Frank Hanei, fell down
the cellar steps to a granitoid floor, his head striking the
floor and causing concussion of the brain. Mr. H. became
unconscious from which condition he did not recover, and died
about 12:30 today. Mr. Hanei leaves a wife and five children,
including the daughter married yesterday. He was 43 years of
age. The accident occurred about 1:30 o'clock this morning. The
family and friends were celebrating the marriage of the oldest
daughter, which occurred early in the afternoon. Mr. Hanei
attempted to go to the cellar. Someone called him, when he
turned and at the same time took a step down. He fell and struck
his head on a granitoid floor, falling three or four steps. The
family and guests did not suppose he was seriously injured and
did not call the doctor until some time later. When Dr. Bowman
arrived he found him unconscious, suffering from hemorrhage of
the brain. Mr. Hanei was a mold maker at the glass works, and of
most exemplary life and habits, one of the best of men. It was a
sad ending of what should have been a joyous occasion, and has
plunged the family and all their friends in the deepest sorrow.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 14, 1903
Late
Franz Hanei Was an Inventor and Mechanic of Ability
Intimates
of Franz Hanei, the unfortunate gentlemen killed as a result of
a fall at his home the night of his daughter's marriage, say
that he was a marvel in the matter of mechanics and mechanical
construction, and was continually planning, inventing and
constructing curious and useful machines of various kinds. His
house in Yager Park is said to be equipped with one of the most
perfect electrical alarm systems in the country, planned and
built by himself. With the opening of a gate, notice is given in
the house that someone is entering the yard, and when the
visitor's foot touches the first step leading to the front or
rear porch, the alarm sounds again. The progress of the visitors
up the steps is not only given by an alarm, but the time is
registered by the electrical mechanism in the house, which
includes a clock. If the party should go only two steps or any
number of steps and then turn back, the electrical device notes
that fact and it can be easily told just how many steps were
taken from the ground before the visitor turned back. At the
glassworks his services were greatly prized, and when a bad
break occurred in the molds it neither puzzled or bothered him
to make it as good as new. His ability, his industry and his
habits make his sad taking off infinitely sadder, and great is
the sympathy expressed for his sorrowing family.
HANKE, DAISY/Source: Troy Star, December 6, 1894
Miss
Daisy Hanke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hanke, of this city,
died this morning at 3 o'clock, at the age of 19 years and 12
days. She had been ill for some weeks with typhoid fever. It is
a hard blow to her relatives to see her pass away in the prime
of life. She was a lovable young lady and a willing worker. The
funeral will take place from the family residence to the M. E.
church, Saturday morning, at nine o'clock.
HANKHAUS, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 23,
1901
John Hankhaus, a well known resident and retired farmer,
died this morning at 2 o'clock at his home on Union street near
Spring street after a short illness. He was about 70 years of
age and leaves a widow and one son. The funeral will be Friday
morning at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's church.
HANKINSON, JAMES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 19,
1905
The funeral of James Hankinson was held this afternoon
from the home of Mrs. Samuel Leigh in Yager park, and was
attended by many friends of the family of deceased. Burial was
in the City Cemetery.
HANKS, NANCY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 19,
1901
Mrs. Nancy Hanks died at St. Joseph's hospital this
morning after a short illness. She was 75 years of age, and is
said to have relatives but their home is not known. Undertaker
Streeper has taken charge of the body and will hold it for the
relatives to claim it.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
February 21, 1901
The relatives of Mrs. Nancy Hanks, who died
at the Old Ladies home in Alton, will have her buried at the
Milton cemetery tomorrow afternoon.
HANLON, EDWARD/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 3,
1902
After a lingering and painful illness which he bore
patiently, Edward Hanlon, a well known young man very popular
with all who knew him, passed away this morning at the home of
his mother, Mrs. Mary Hanlon, 1309 State street. Besides his
mother he leaves two brothers, John of Bluff street, and James
P. of Vine street, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Dixon, wife of
Street Commissioner Dixon. "Ned" Hanlon was possessed of many
genial qualities that endeared him to acquaintances and he will
be greatly missed. The funeral will be Friday morning at 10
o'clock from the Cathedral.
HANLON, MARY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 14, 1920
Dies on 90th Birthday
Mrs. Mary Hanlon, wife of John
Hanlon, deceased, died at the home of her son, James Hanlon, at
915 Highland avenue at 9:20 a.m. this morning after a long
illness of the infirmities of old age. Mrs. Hanlon, had she
lived through the day today, would have celebrated her 90th
birthday. She came to this country from Ireland 75 years ago
today, and she has resided in Alton most of this time, making
her one of the oldest residents in the city. Known as "Grandma"
Hanlon in the vicinity where she lived and to the many
acquaintances she had, she was known as a kind and loving mother
and a good neighbor. Her husband died about 30 years ago, and
Mrs. Hanlon has been living with her son, James Hanlon, the
Highland avenue grocer, for many years. Mrs. Hanlon is survived
by one sister, Miss Katherine Ryan of Riverside, Calif., and two
sons, John of St. Louis and James of Alton, with whom she made
her home. She also leaves 22 grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hanlon was a member of the St.
Patrick's church and her funeral service will be conducted at
that church Monday morning at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the
Greenwood cemetery. Mrs. Hanlon was one of the oldest citizens
of Alton and could tell much of the early times in the city when
Alton was struggling to become a city and had great hopes the
same as the boosters have today. Very few of the friends she
knew in her childhood are still living, most all of them having
passed to the great beyond many years ago. Until the last few
years, Mrs. Hanlon had enjoyed good health.
HANNA, JAMES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 2,
1905
James Hanna, aged 67, died Friday night, ten minutes
before midnight, at his residence in Euclid place after a long
illness with diabetes and Bright's disease. His death was due to
uraemia. Mr. Hanna's condition of health had been very poor for
several years and recently he suffered several acute attacks
which threatened to prove fatal. He had wonderful recuperative
powers in his strong physique, and he rallied several times when
it was believed that he could not survive many hours. He was out
on the streets whenever he was able to get downtown, but for the
last two weeks he was too ill to get out of the house and was
confined to his bed most of the time. He was taken suddenly
worse Friday noon and the attack developed into the worst he had
ever suffered. Physicians were summoned to attend him and late
Friday night a consultation was held by three doctors at his
bedside with the result that it was decided that nothing more
could be done for him. He died while in an unconscious state
from uraemic poisoning. Mr. Hanna was born at Glasgow, Scotland,
67 years ago. His life was filled with stirring events and in
recounting his experiences he was very interesting. He left his
home in Scotland when a young boy and came to America after he
was 18 years of age. He was auditor of the Detroit and Milwaukee
railroad at Detroit for several years, and about 28 years ago he
took a position as auditor of the St. Louis Terminal
association. He held the position twenty-four years, and a few
years ago retired because of his failing health. Mr. Hanna was a
man whom it was a pleasure to know personally. He was an
entertaining conversationalist and a man of great ability in his
own line of work. He was recognized as a capable man in the
position of auditor, as was shown by the fact that he held the
office so many years. He leaves beside his wife, six children.
They are Mrs. John Haskell, Misses Agnes, Margaret and Dorothy
Hanna, and Robert and Jamie Hanna. Owing to the absence of two
of his daughters in the east, the funeral arrangements have not
been decided upon. The funeral will probably be held Monday and
the services will be in private at the family residence in
Euclid place.
HANNEHAN, JAMES/Source: Alton Telegraph, Friday, January 9,
1874
An old man named James Hannehan, who formerly lived in
this city [Alton], was killed yesterday near Milton by being run
over by a train on the Chicago & Alton road. The body was badly
disfigured. The deceased left a family. We have been unable to
obtain particulars as to the manner in which the accident took
place.
HANNIGAN, BRIDGET/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 30,
1904
The funeral of Mrs. Bridget Hannigan took place this
morning from the Cathedral, where a requiem Mass was said by
Rev. Fr. Fennessey. Mrs. Hannigan came to Alton from Ireland
with her husband, James Hannigan, about 50 years ago, and she
lived here ever since. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery.
HANSAKER/HANDSAKER, THOMAS/Source: Alton Telegraph, November
18, 1880
Thomas Handsaker was the only surviving son of
William and Mary Handsaker, and was born in the city of Derby,
England, February 2, 1837. His father emigrated to this country
in the spring of 1844, and settled near Alton in this State. He
was married to Miss Amanda A. Clifton at Pekin, Ill., October 4,
1855. Eight children were born to them, of whom four daughters
are now living. Thomas learned the printing business in the
office of the Alton Telegraph, under Judge Bailhache, Lawson A.
Parks, and S. R. Dolbee. He entered the office when he was but
eleven years of age, and served a regular apprenticeship
receiving no compensation for his services excepting the
knowledge of the business he acquired. When he left Alton, he
went to Carlinville in this State, where, in addition to the
regular work of the office, he edited and published a little
paper of his own, devoted to the interests of The Cadets of
Temperance, of which order he was then a member. He worked for a
short time at Atlanta, Ill., but followed his occupation
principally at Pekin, Peoria and Washington [Illinois]. At
Pekin, he worked on the Tazewell Register. At Peoria he bought
and carried on for a while a job office, which he transferred to
this place in the early part of the summer of 1868. He published
the first number of the Washington Herald, July 12, 1868, and
continued to be its editor and publisher until his death. He was
a skillful printer, and was noted as one of the most rapid
compositors in this part of the country. He attended closely to
business, and we have no doubt brought injury upon himself by
often working beyond his strength. We think we speak the
prevailing opinion when we say that he conducted his paper with
remarkably good judgment. Under his control these columns gave
their influence uniformly in favor of pure morality and the best
interests of the community; by his vigilance they were kept
remarkably free from vulgar and unpleasant personalities. The
public had learned to rely with great satisfaction upon his good
taste and judgment. In all his relations to the public, to his
subordinates in the office, and to his family, he was generous
and kind. We have been in his employ for seven years, and never
did we receive from him one unkind word. That he had faults we
have no disposition to deny - but the universal grief at his sad
and too early death, tells how readily and tenderly the mantle
of charity has been thrown over them all. About a year ago he
had a slight stroke of paralysis. Two weeks ago from last
Saturday he was smitten with a severe stroke which completely
paralyzed the whole left side of his body. A devoted wife and
affectionate daughters ministered at his bedside and skillful
physicians attended on him, but all was without avail. He
quietly passed away about 3 o'clock on Thursday morning, the 4th
instant, a little over a week from the time that the second
stroke came upon him. We are happy to say that his father and
one of his sisters, Mrs. Cheney, arrived from Alton on
Wednesday, and had the satisfaction of receiving his
affectionate recognition and of ministering to the comfort of
his last hours. Mr. Cheney and another sister, Mrs. William
Jones, reached this place the day after his death. Mrs.
Handsaker had the presence and assistance of her sisters, Mrs.
McGrew and Mrs. Robinson, in her affliction. Mr. Handsaker was
visited in his sickness by his pastor, Rev. I. A. Cornelison,
and by other ministers of the place, among whom Rev. M. L.
Fuller was especially kind in his attentions. To them, he
expressed very distinctly, his sorrow for his sins, and his
trust in the mercy of God, through the Lord Jesus Christ, for
forgiveness. The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian
church, of which church he had been a member for nearly two
years, Rev. I. A. Cornelison preaching the sermon, and Rev.
Messrs. Fuller of the Baptist church, Spriggs of the Christian
church, and Cromer of the English Lutheran church assisting in
the services. Remembering his many kindnesses to us, and his
many services to the public, we bespeak the tender sympathy of
all for the afflicted family and bereaved relatives.
HANSAKER, WILLISM/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 21,
1900
William Hansaker, one of the oldest residents of Alton,
died this morning at the residence of Mr. George Emery at Ninth
and Langdon streets. He was born at Hatton, Derbyshire, England,
January 11, 1814, and came to Alton with his family April 2,
1844. Mr. Hansaker was among the best known of the older
residents of the city, having been engaged in business in this
city many years, and having lived in Alton and vicinity all the
time since he first came here. For many years he was in the
wagon building business on State Street, and subsequently he
lived on the Grafton road on a farm and followed his trade. He
leaves three children, Mrs. H. A. Cheney of South Haven,
Michigan, Mrs. Mary Jones of Beardstown, Illinois; and Mrs.
George Emery of this city. Several brothers, also of advanced
years, survive him. Mr. Hansaker had been confined to the
residence of his daughter several months, where he has been
making his home most of the time of recent years. His death was
expected, and he passed peacefully away at an early hour. The
funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m. from the Emery home.
HANSELL, BENJAMIN R./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
September 11, 1919
Benjamin R. Hansell died shortly after 3
o'clock this morning at the family home on Alby street, after a
long illness with complications of diseases. The family came to
Alton from Elsah 10 years ago, and is very well known. Hansell
was born near Manchester, Ind., October 18, 1851. He is survived
by his wife, two daughters, Laura and Blanche, one son, Myron. A
sister, Mrs. Sara Knowlton, of Aztec, New Mexico, also survives.
The funeral will be held at 11 o'clock Saturday morning from the
M. E. church in Elsah. Services will be conducted by Rev. Edward
L. Gibson of the First Presbyterian church in Alton.
HANSELMANN, JOHN FREDERICH/Source: The Trenton Times(?), 1905
- Submitted by R. J. Smith
After a lingering illness, John
Frederich Hanselmann died at his home in St. Morgan, Illinois at
8:00 p.m., Thursday last, at the age of 58 years, 2 months, 26
days. Mr. Hanselmann had long been a sufferer with stomach
trouble and some months since underwent treatment in St. Louis.
No permanent benefit was derived and the afflicted man was
brought home to spend the last remaining days. Funeral services
were conducted at the family home Sunday at noon, and the
remains were interred in the Trenton Cemetery. Mr. Hanselmann
was born in Unterscheffach Koeingreich, Wuerteniburg, Germany on
December 12, 1846. After attending school at his native place he
took up the trade of blacksmith, which occupation he followed
until declining health compelled him to retire. In 1867 he
enlisted in the German Army and served through the Franco-German
War from 1870-1871. He received a wound in battle that affected
him during the remainder of his life. In the fall of 1871 he
came to America locating in St. Morgan which has ever since has
been his home. In 1873 he was united in marriage with Miss
Katharine Barbara Klenk who survives. To the union were born 12
children, of whom proceeded the father in death. Those living
are: Ernest, Emil, Fred, Otto, William, Oscar, Katharine, Mrs.
Lena Toerper, Emma and Louisa. Besides wife and children,
deceased leaves two brothers and two sisters in Germany, One
sister, Mrs. Fred Neumann of this city, and four grandchildren.
Mr. Hanselmann in earlier years conducted the only blacksmith
shop for miles around, and while in business formed a wide
acquaintance. His popularity was due to his genial disposition
and upright character. The largely attended funeral attested to
the esteem in which he was held by neighbors and friends.
(see also HANSON)
HANSEN, CATHARINE/Source: Alton
Evening Telegraph, July 10, 1905
The funeral of Catharine, 11
months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hansen of Washington street,
took place Sunday afternoon from St. Patrick's church to
Greenwood cemetery.
HANSEN, LOUISA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 5, 1900
Louisa Hansen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hansen, aged 4
years, died this morning at the family home in Bozzatown. The
funeral will be Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home.
HANSEN, PETER/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 9, 1900
Peter Hansen died this morning at his home on Shields street
after an illness of only a few days with brain fever. He was 30
years of age today. A few days ago a child of Mr. Hansen died,
and he was taken ill a short time after. He leaves a wife.
HANSER, FREDERICK/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer,
Wednesday, December 30, 1891
Note: this obit was very hard
to read
Frederick Hanser, an old and respected citizen, died
at his home on North Main street, in the first ward, Monday
morning [Dec. 28] at 6:30 o'clock. He had been sick, two weeks,
suffering with abscess of the lungs. The funeral took place this
afternoon from the family residence. Rev. Carl Kunzmann
conducted services. The remains were interred in Woodlawn
cemetery. The funeral was under the auspices of the Druids and
Odd Fellows lodges, of which he was an honored member. The
Maenneresor sang a long at the grave. The pallbearers were,
Argalius Stubbs, T. W. McCune, F. G. Bernius, Frank
[unreadable], George Ziegler and Barney Schwarzkopf. A large
concourse of sorrowful relatives and sympathizing friends
followed the remains to their final resting place. He was born
at Wolfen______, Germany, December 16, 1833, and came to this
country, landing at New Orleans, Dec. 16, 1856, afterwards
settling at Highland. He came to this city, July 5, 1858, and
has resided here since. He married Miss Elizabeth Betzold, April
7, 1861. Of this union seven children were born, all of whom
survive. They are, in order of age, Mrs. Mary Abenbrink, Lizzie
and Fred Hanser, Mrs. T. McCune, Emma, Julia, and George Hanser.
His wife, mother, Mrs. L. ____ of Highland and four brothers,
Jacob of this city, William of Bellevue, Christ and August of
Anquilla, Miss., also survive. His mother, Mrs. D_____ and
husband, Mrs. Christ Yann and Will Hanser of Highland; Mrs.
Barbara Zopf of Lockwood, Mo., sister of Mrs. Hanser; Ed Betzold
of ____, Adam Betzold of Nokomis, and Adam Betzold of St. Louis
were in attendance of the funeral. His wife and son, Fra__ are
sick, the former with pneumonia and the latter with inflamatory
rheumatism. They were unable to attend the funeral.
HANSON, EMMA A./Source: Alton Telegraph, May 10, 1850
Died
on the 2nd inst. In Alton, Emma A., infant daughter of Mr.
Nathaniel and Mrs. Sarah Hanson.
HANSON, M. E./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 6,
1908
Wife of Nathaniel Hanson Dies in Chicago
S. F.
Connor and Mrs. J. N. Drummond today received messages telling
them of the death of Mrs. M. E. Hanson, Sunday, at the home of
her son-in-law, Charles Randle, Drexel Boulevard, Chicago. She
was 84 years of age. Mrs. Hanson was the widow of Nathaniel
Hanson, who was the owner of the Alton Agricultural Works in its
palmy days when Alton was a great distributing center for
agricultural supplies. Mr. Hanson died in Alton when his
business was at its best, and he was buried in City Cemetery.
The messages received did not say whether the interment would be
in Alton, beside the body of Mrs. Hanson's husband.
HANSON, NATHANIEL/Source: Alton Telegraph, August 5, 1864
Founder of Alton Agricultural Works (N. Hanson & Co.)
Our
citizens met with a great loss in the death of Mr. Nathaniel
Hanson, one of our oldest and most enterprising citizens, who
departed this life about nine o'clock of Saturday evening last
(July 30, 1864), at the age of 48 years. He was well known as the senior partner in the
firm of N. Hanson & Co., manufacturers of Pitts Threshing
machines. He came from the east and settled here more than
twenty-five years ago, and has ever since been engaged in active
business, which has abundantly rewarded his labor and industry.
He was amiable in social life, benevolent and philanthropic, and
public spirited as a citizen, and will not only be greatly
missed by his wife and children, but by the community at large.
[Hanson is buried in the old section of the Alton City Cemetery.
Hiram Pitts, co-inventor of the Pitts machine which Hanson sold,
was Hanson's brother-in-law, Pitts lived in Alton from July 1848
until late 1851.]
HAPGOOD, CHARLES H./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February
1, 1917
Founder of Hapgood Plow Company and Father of
Literary Sons Dies
Word came to Alton this morning that
Charles H. Hapgood, founder of the Hapgood Plow Co., and
formerly a resident of Alton, had died in Washington D. C.,
after a long period of failing health. The news of the death of
Mr. Hapgood was a surprise to most of his old acquaintances in
Alton. He was an occasional visitor here, coming here to look
after business interests. Mr. Hapgood was in business in Chicago
at the time of the Chicago fire. Then he opened a plant in St.
Louis, but after a time he accepted a bonus that was offered by
Alton citizens and came here with his factory. He conducted the
plow factory for a number of years before selling out his stock
to the present majority owner, H. L. Black. Mr. Hapgood was the
father of some sons who distinguished themselves in the literary
world. He leaves also his wife. Mr. Hapgood was 81 years of age.
He had been suffering for a year from general weakness and his
death was due to old age. His sons are Norman Hapgood, William
Hapgood, and Hutchins Hapgood. Regarding the place of burial,
nothing was known today. The only daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Hapgood, Ruth, died and was buried in Alton City Cemetery, but
it was not known what the plans of the family are regarding his
burial place. H. L. Black said today that Mr. Hapgood came to
Alton about 1874, and that he gave up his home here in 1908.
Prior to that time he had been in Alton but little of the time,
but he maintained his legal residence in this city. For years
the family lived in the house now occupied by W. T. Louden on
Liberty street. Mr. Hapgood was a man of letters, a much
traveled gentleman, and entertained himself in his years of
retirement by studying the peoples of the globe. His son,
Norman, is now in France as a writer for a syndicate. Hutchins
is in Newark, N. J., and William is a manufacturer in
Indianapolis.
HAPGOOD, FANNY POWERS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
September 28, 1922
Widow of C. H. Hapgood - Founder of
Hapgood Plow Company
News of the death of Mrs. Fanny Powers
Hapgood, widow of C. H. Hapgood, was received today by the
Telegraph, from William P. Hapgood. She died today at
Indianapolis and the body will be taken to Greenwood cemetery,
New York City, for burial. Mrs. Hapgood was for years a resident
of Alton and it was here that she reared her family. Her husband
was the founder of the Hapgood Plow Co. at Alton, and continued
his interest in that institution for a long time. The family
resided at Fifteenth and Liberty streets. Until recent years,
she occasionally visited her old friends in Alton, in company
with Mr. Hapgood. She leaves three sons, Norman Hapgood and
Hutchins Hapgood, both writers of much fame, and William P.
Hapgood, who is in business in Indianapolis. News of the death
of Mrs. Hapgood was received with much surprise by some of her
old friends and neighbors in Alton.
HAPGOOD, HARRIET/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 6,
1915
When Mrs. George Miller Sr. of Madison avenue went to
pay her morning call on Mrs. Harriet Hapgood of Madison avenue,
the latter did not answer her knock, and Mrs. Miller left again
without bothering her. Returning a little later she found Mrs.
Hapgood in an unconscious state, and quickly telephoned for a
doctor. When the doctor arrived, he pronounced Mrs. Hapgood
dead, saying that she must have passed off in her sleep, and
that she had been dead some hours. Mrs. Hapgood was a resident
of Madison avenue for some years and was loved and venerated by
all who came in contact with her, on account of her loving and
sweet disposition. She was the sister of Mrs. Hayden, who died
some time ago. For a number of years she and another sister
lived together, but two years ago death separated them and since
that time she has lived with Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Meyers, and
was nursed carefully by Mrs. George Miller. Mrs. Hapgood was in
her 85th year. For several years she had been very feeble and
two years ago fell and broke her hip and the injury never
healed. Since that time she has been bedfast. During all her
illness she was always patient and was very much beloved by
those who cared for her. Mrs. Hapgood was married twice. After
the death of her first husband, Mr. Hapgood, she married a man
named Wallace, and after his death she resumed the name of her
former husband and drew a pension as his widow. The aged lady
lost her only son a few years ago, and her estate must go to
distant relatives. The funeral will be tomorrow morning at 10:30
o'clock from the home, and Rev. Arthur Goodget will conduct the
services.
HAPGOOD, HARRIET E./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August
26, 1901
The death of Mrs. Harriet E. Hapgood, a former
resident of Alton, occurred Saturday in Chicago. Her husband, L.
H. Hapgood, and daughter Anna K. Hapgood, preceded her to the
spirit land and are buried here. She is at rest beside them in
the City Cemetery, the body arriving this afternoon and the
funeral taking place from the Union depot. Deceased was a member
of the Methodist Episcopal church and services were conducted by
Rev. G. W. Shepherd. Mrs. Hapgood was a cousin of Mrs. W. E.
Pierce.
HAPGOOD, RUTH/Source: Alton Daily Telegraph, March 31, 1890
Daughter of Charles H. Hapgood [Founder of Hapgood Plow Co.]
Dies of Diphtheria
The very many friends and acquaintances of
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hapgood were shocked yesterday morning to
hear of the death of their little daughter, Ruth, which occurred
the night before, about 10 o'clock. Ruth was taken ill with
diphtheria about two weeks ago, and at one time her condition
was considered quite serious, but for the last week she was able
to take considerable nourishment, and was thought to be
convalescing. But the disease had left the child in so exhausted
a condition that death ensued from heart failure. This result
was not anticipated by anyone of the family until a short time
before it actually took place. Ruth was a beautiful child with a
sweet and lovely disposition, the joy and light of the
household, and the dearest of companions to her circle of little
friends. The sympathies of the community will be freely extended
to the stricken parents and family in this sad affliction. The
funeral took place this morning at 11 o'clock. The services, at
the cemetery, were conducted by Rev. Dr. Snyder of St. Louis,
who read a selection from the Scripture and made brief remarks,
closing with prayer. The pallbearers were Dr. W. A. Haskell,
William Eliot Smith, F. H. Ferguson, and E. W. Pattison of St.
Louis. The death of little Ruth, following so closely two
similar afflictions in other families, has caused a profound
feeling of depression throughout the city. The event is
inexpressibly sad, and words of sympathy seem at best but "a
well-meant alms of breath."
HAPSBROUGH, EVELINE/Source: Alton Telegraph, May 12, 1848
Died on Sunday morning last, Mrs. Eveline, wife of Mr. Thomas
Hapsbrough, and daughter of Mr. Charles and Mrs. Eleanor
Chapman, in the 19th year of her age. She was left an afflicted
husband, an infant about three weeks old, and many friends and
relatives to mourn her loss.
HARFORD, H. L./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 7,
1917
H. L. Harford, one of the best known men in Alton, died
very suddenly at his home, 321 East Fifth street, at 12:50
o'clock Wednesday morning from apoplexy. Mr. Harford had been
feeling unwell for three or four weeks but nothing serious was
thought of it. About midnight Tuesday, he began to suffer
intensely with pains in his head and shoulder, and with Mrs.
Harford he walked down the street to the home of Dr. Enos, a
neighbor. Immediately after they returned to the home, Mr.
Harford fell over unconscious and he was dead within a few
minutes. The end had come before there was any chance to call
for help. Mr. Harford was born in New York City, December 10,
1863, and came to Alton in 1895. He engaged in the coal business
here and afterward was engaged in other lines. His last business
venture in Alton was in the sale of tombstones. He then went to
Texas in the interests of a company organized to build
mausoleums, but the war caused such a change in conditions he
gave that up and came back home September 16, and had been here
ever since. He had been suffering from violent headaches from
time to time, but this seemed to be of only a trifling
character. He comes of a big family, and besides his wife and
two sons, Harold and Lysle, he leaves eight brothers and one
sister in Middletown, N. Y. Mr. Harford was prominent in several
lines in Alton, among them being lodge work, and in the work of
the First Baptist Church. He was a very entertaining man, and he
had a large number of friends. At social gatherings in the
church, especially those given by the Bible class of the Sunday
School, he was one of the leaders, and both in the church and
the lodge to which he belonged he was much relied upon to manage
important features of entertainments. He was a member of
Franklin lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Upper Alton. One son, Lysle, is
in Canada where he was sent to look after some agricultural
work. The son has been notified and is expected to come home to
the funeral. The funeral arrangements will not be made until it
can be known when the son will arrive.
HARLAN, CHARLES H./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December
19, 1921
Charles H. Harlan, aged 73, died Saturday night
after a long illness which culminated in a complete breakdown
recently. Mr. Harlan was a brother of the late E. M. Harlan,
whose disappearance from his home in Upper Alton caused much
anxiety for a time, and whose body was finally found where it
had been lying for more than a week just outside Rock Spring
park. The disappearance of his brother weighed heavily on him
and soon after the body of E. M. Harlan was found, the breakdown
of Charles H. Harlan became complete. He was employed for 26
years by the street car company, serving in the car barns after
he became too old to do outside work. His kindly disposition
caused him to be held in the deepest affection by the men with
whom he worked, and there was general sorrow among them when it
became necessary for him to give up his work because of impaired
health. He came to Alton 28 years ago. Mr. Harlan is survived by
his wife and four children: Clarence M., Lawrence W., Addie R.
Harlan and Mrs. Jennie Howard. Mr. Harlan enlisted in the army
near the close of the Civil War and after the war was over, he
served in the army of reconstruction in the southern states as a
regular. The funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday
afternoon from the home, 905 Belle Street, and services will be
conducted by Rev. C. Shumard. Burial will be in the Oakwood
cemetery.
HARLAN, E. W./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 17,
1921
Old Soldier Found Dead in Hedge Fence at Rock Spring
Park
E. W. Harlan, aged 75, the old soldier who has been
missing since one week ago last Wednesday, was found dead under
a hedge at the northwest corner of Rock Spring park. There was
every indication to believe that the old man died from natural
causes, probably a stroke of apoplexy which proved fatal
instantly. The position of his body led Deputy Coroner Streeper
to form the conclusion that as the aged man was walking along
through the country as he loved to do, he was suddenly stricken,
collapsed, and falling in a heap, never moved again. His hat was
on his head, in his hand was still a stick he had used for a
cane, and his limbs were crumpled up in such a position as to
indicate a collapse. The full amount of money, $94, he had with
him, was found intact in his pocket. There was no indication of
any external violence. The body was in a bad state of
decomposition. The discovery was made by Ray Howard, a nephew of
Mr. Harlan, who had been pressing a ceaseless search for the old
man. The vicinity where the body was found had been searched
over, but the particular corner where Harlan had fallen must
have been omitted in the search until this morning. Chief of
Police Lind said today that he had covered the vicinity himself,
and must have passed near by the body several times. He was
especially gratified at the indication that there had been no
foul play, as a theory was being worked upon that the old man
might have been done away with for what he had on him. Deputy
Coroner C. N. Streeper took charge of the body and made a
careful examination before announcing his conclusion that death
was undoubtedly due to natural causes.
HARLAN, EDWARD/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 24,
1903
Edward Harlan, a former resident of Alton, died suddenly
at his home in Madison Saturday evening. He was 53 years of age
and leaves a wife and five children. The body was brought to
Alton this afternoon and buried in the City Cemetery. Services
were conducted by Rev. O. L. Peterson. Messrs. Charles and E. W.
Harlan are brothers of the deceased.
HARLOW, W. E./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 7,
1918
Rep. of International Correspondence School Dies of
Influenza
W. E. Harlow, one of the best known men about
Alton, died from influenza today at his home, 1319 State Street,
aged 36. The death of Mr. Harlow was a great surprise to his
family and his neighbors. He had been sick with the disease for
a week, but it was believed he was recovering. He took a relapse
and last night he became very much worse. His whole family had
been sick in the house with him. The oldest son, Thomas, had
been the first to recover, and while the remainder of the family
was down with influenza, the boy had been taking care of the
others, with the assistance of such of the intimate friends who
braved the danger of the disease and entered the house. Mrs.
Harlow herself had just been able to get up after being very
sick with the disease when her husband collapsed. The wife and
mother is in a weak condition as the result of her own
experience with the malady. Mr. Harlow came to Alton about five
years ago to make his home. He had been a frequent visitor here
and transacted business in Alton. He decided to move to the city
and very soon afterward he began to take an active part in many
different lines of work. He was possessed of a disposition that
made him hosts of friends. There was no one who knew him but
trusted him and put every reliance in his word. His kindly
thoughtfulness for others was one of his distinguishing traits
of character. He was known among his friends as being a man who
would render friendly assistance to any of those he knew to be
in need of such assistance, and his death has left a large
number of friends of himself and his family who are heart sick
over his untimely end. He was a native of Tennessee, but he
lived in Jacksonville, Ill., and in St. Louis, before coming to
Alton. Mr. Harlow had made a great success of the line of work
he had undertaken and he had opportunity of going elsewhere, but
he preferred to remain in Alton. He was very deeply interested
in the poultry shows and the Alton Poultry Association's work in
Alton. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Beside
his wife, Mr. Harlow leaves three young sons, Thomas, Robert and
Lee. Beside his wife and three sons, Mr. Harlow leaves a
brother, L. H. Harlow of Little Rock, Ark., and two sisters,
Mrs. Norman Wagner of Los Angeles, Miss Frances Harlow of
Berkeley, Cal., and his mother, Mrs. J. B. Harlow of the same
city. The time of the funeral will not be set until the arrival
of a sister of Mrs. Harlow.
HARMON, HARRIET/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 15,
1901
Mrs. Harriet Harmon died this morning at the residence
of Mrs. Rice in Godfrey, after a three days illness, aged 63.
The funeral will take place at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon from
the Rice home.
HARMS, HENRY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 26,
1916
Henry Harms, aged 67, died at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Fred Schelle, 1008 East Sixth street, at 6 o'clock
Wednesday evening after an illness of one week. He was taken
suddenly ill a week ago, and his condition has continued to grow
worse steadily until last evening. Mr. Harms was a tailor. He
has lived in Alton for many years and was very well known here,
especially in the eastern part of the city. He is survived by
three children, two sons, George and Henry, and one daughter,
Mrs. Schelle. He also leaves two brothers and a sister, all of
St. Louis. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon from the home to the City Cemetery. The services will
be conducted by the Rev. Theo Oberhellmann.
HARMS, WEYE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 1, 1904
Weye Harms, a well known bartender, died at his home on Henry
street Wednesday afternoon about 4 o'clock after a short illness
with pneumonia. He was 34 years of age and leaves a wife and one
child. A brother living in Gillespie and another brother and his
mother of Gillespie also survive. Mr. Harms was one of the
judges of election in the Fifth ward at the recent election, and
his all-night work that night wore him out and in addition
caused him to catch cold which developed into pneumonia Sunday
night. Both brothers are here making funeral arrangements, and
the body will be shipped to Gillespie Friday morning for burial.
The funeral services will be held this evening at 7:30 o'clock
at the family home, and will be conducted by Rev. Theodore
Oberhellmann. The funeral party will leave in the morning for
Gillespie where the body will be buried.
HARNET, THOMAS/Source: Alton Telegraph, May 7, 1852
Died
in Madison County at his old residence, on the 20th ult., Mr.
Thomas Barnet, aged 73 years. He was born in Lincoln County,
North Carolina.
HARNEY, EMMA STEWART/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June
13, 1910
Grief Over Children Broke Health
Mrs. Emma
Stewart Harney, wife of Paul Harney, died at midnight Sunday
night after an illness of several years from tuberculosis of the
lungs, at the family home on Mill street. Mrs. Harney's death
was due to the same disease that took three of her children in
14 months, and left her childless. Her children's death bore
heavily upon her, and soon after the death of her last child,
Mrs. Estelle Hauskins, she became ill herself. Her other two
children who died were Howard and Paul Harney, and there was
just 14 months time between the first and the last. Mrs.
Harney's death had been expected for several months. She was
able to speak up to the last and enjoyed callers. All that
medical science could do was done for her, and toward the last
she had no medical attention, as she realized it was no use. She
was born in Baltimore, Md., October 7, 1852. She was married in
St. Louis to Paul Harney in 1877, and after living there seven
years she came to Alton with her husband and two children. The
family had lived in Alton and Upper Alton ever since. It was by
her request that the men who served as pallbearers for her three
children should serve also for her, and until they are heard
from the time of the funeral will not be set.
HARNEY, HOWARD/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 9,
1907
Howard Harney, the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul
Harney, died Friday at San Antonio, Texas, where he was staying
for the benefit of his health. The young man was attended by his
mother and sister, who left here a week ago to be with him.
Howard left Alton a month ago for the south, in the hope of
improving his health in the southern climate. He had been in ill
health for some time, but had manifestly continued to follow his
usual vocation. At the time of his departure for Texas he was
day clerk at the Madison hotel, and he had served as a clerk at
the Chautauqua hotel. Shortly after he went to San Antonio he
began making reports of improvement in his condition, and there
was general surprise when the news of his death there came
Friday night. His brother, Paul, who went south under similar
circumstances, died in the same way, and this, the second
bereavement of the family in a period of eighteen months, is a
doubly hard affliction for the mother, father and sister. The
body will be brought back to Alton for burial, but the time of
the funeral is not set.
HARNEY, PAUL/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 27,
1915
Well Known Alton Artist Dies in St. Louis - Moving
Picture Show Partly Founded On His Work
Paul Harney, artist,
died Saturday morning at 2 o'clock at a hospital in St. Louis,
where he had been staying for some time. His death was due to a
malady which had necessitated two surgical operations. Of his
whole family, there is none left. Mr. Harney was 66 years of
age. He was a painter of great talent and he often expressed the
opinion that after he was dead his pictures, which poorly repaid
him, would be "worth something," but that he would not be there
to see it. His judgment will no doubt be justified. He had been
in failing health for some time. He had suffered afflictions
such as few people are called upon to undergo. One after another
the children, of whom he was very fond, passed away, and his
wife, too, died. After that he took up hotel life. His sorrows
had broken him, and at last he left Alton to be away from the
scenes that had been associated in his mind with so much that
was sad. He devoted his time to painting. Chicken pictures and
monk's heads were his favorites, and there was always a demand
for the pictures. He was devoid of any business instincts, and
never did take advantage of opportunity he had to insist upon
better prices for his work. Most of his pictures were bought by
his friends, who now that he is dead, will treasure the
paintings highly. Mr. Harney was born in New Orleans. He came to
Alton from St. Louis about thirty-three years ago. He lived here
until a few years ago when he went back to St. Louis. Wherever
he was he was always welcome. He was filled with wit and humor,
and he was a story teller of talent. He had artistic sense that
was strong in many lines other than painting. A few years ago he
was called to New York to do some work on some pictures that
were being painted by A. J. Conant, a painter, who formerly
lived in Upper Alton, and who was trying, when a very old man,
to continue his work. Nearly blind, his hand no longer possessed
of the cunning it once had, Conant was making a miserable
failure of his work, and Harney was called in by a daughter of
the old painter. Mr. Harney finished the pictures, and Conant's
name was put on them. On this story was founded a moving picture
show which appeared in Alton later, but Mr. Harney did not know
of it until the picture had been exhibited. He was a member of
the Masonic order and a Knight Templar. He was also a member of
the Artists Guild of St. Louis. The funeral will be Monday
morning at 10 o'clock from the Artists Guild. His sister, Mrs.
Mary Walker, lives at 1202 East Second street. Outside of his
granddaughter, Miss Paula Harney, Mrs. Walker is the only living
relative. She said today that her brother's wife and children
are buried in Oakwood cemetery, but she was not informed as to
the plan for the burial. [Note: Google his name for more info!]
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 3, 1907
Paul
Harney has completed a handsome picture of Illini Island for W.
H. Wiseman, which is one of the very best things this artist has
ever done. The picture was made to fit a place in the studio of
Mr. Wiseman, over a mantel. It is 5 feet long and 30 inches in
width. The view is looking up the river and across from the
Illinois shore. The picture has been much admired.
HARNEY, PAUL JR./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February
13, 1906
Paul Harney, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul
Harney, died suddenly yesterday at Austin, Texas, where he was
staying for the benefit of his health. The news of the death
came as a sad shock to the parents, brother and sister. Three
weeks ago he left home to spend an indefinite time in Texas for
the benefit of his health. When he left he was filled with high
hope that he would recover, and he said as he left on the train
that he was going on a sketching trip in Texas and Arizona, and
he was expecting to have a good time in the warmer, dry climate
of the south. He was a young artist of great promise, and his
talent was such that, had he lived, he would have been an artist
of renown some day, his friends believed. From his childhood he
had evinced a fondness for works of art and designing. His
parents recall how when playing with blocks in his infancy he
manifested unusual talent in making designs with them on the
floor which would attract the attention of even the most casual
observer. In recent years he took up painting, being taught by
his father in the principles of art, and he has made some
pictures which are today highly prized by those who have them in
keeping. He was able to make sketches which were faithful to
life, and his friends sought his pictures eagerly. The boy had
been in ill health for several years. His devotion to art
probably assisted in weakening his constitution, but he was
quiet and uncomplaining and few knew until the ultimate
breakdown came that he was in such a dangerous condition. At
last he was persuaded to make the trip to the southland in the
hope that he would be benefited. He went first to Austin, Texas,
three weeks ago, and only yesterday a letter came to the mother
that he was gaining in health, and his letter was exceedingly
bright and cheerful. He had several hemorrhages from the lungs
before he left home, and while no details of the cause of his
death have been received, it is supposed that he suffered
another hemorrhage and that it proved fatal. A telegram was
received by Mr. Paul Harney Sr. this morning in St. Louis,
announcing the death of his son, and it came as a great
surprise. The news was communicated to the mother in Alton, who
lives at 612 Alby street. Nothing is known as to when the body
will arrive in Alton. Instructions were sent that it be sent
here for burial, and on its arrival it will be taken to the
family home on Alby street. The death of Paul Harney cast a
shadow over the spirits of his friends that is dark indeed. The
young man was 23 years of age January 19. He was liked by all
who knew him well and had many friends.
HARNISCH, FRED/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 18,
1911
Fred Harnisch, aged 65, died at his home, 318 Ridge
street, Sunday noon from gangrene, after undergoing two surgical
operations in the hope that the gangrene that had affected his
right foot might be arrested. Harnisch, who was janitor at the
Alton Banking & Trust Co. building, dropped a lump of coal on
his right foot and injured his great toe. The injury did not
heal, and finally gangrene set in. The toe was amputated, and
recently his foot had to be cut off. On Saturday he was moved
from the hospital to his home, as it was known that he would
die, and he desired to die at home. He lived less than 24 hours
thereafter. Harnisch leaves his wife. The funeral will be held
tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from his home.
HARR, HALLIE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 16, 1917
Killed When Auto Turns Over....Pinned Under Car
Hallie
Harr, aged 29, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Harr of Spaulding
avenue, Upper Alton, was killed, and Miss Margaret Dawson,
daughter of Thomas Dawson, was badly cut and bruised, when the
Chandler auto in which they were riding left the road and tipped
over near the Culp School house, 6 o'clock Sunday evening. Pearl
and Loretta Tone and Fred Oertel who were in the back seat of
the big car, escaped without a scratch. A narrow road, a mud
hole and high grass along side the road were the causes of the
accident. According to the version as given by Fred Oertel, the
young people had been out riding in the car during the
afternoon. They had visited relatives of the Tone girls, north
of Bethalto, and were returning home. Harr had been traveling on
the left side of the road because it was much better than the
right side. As he neared the spot where the fatal accident
occurred, he turned from the left to the right side to get out
of the way of a mud hole. Harr evidently lost control of the
car. The sight of one of his eyes was gone, and he might have
been misled by the high weeds at the side of the road into not
seeing the embankment. The next moment the machine shot over the
10 foot embankment and turned completely over with the four
wheels extending into the air. The front seat caught Harr's
head, crushing it, and the steering wheel caught his chest. Miss
Margaret Dawson, who was riding in the front seat with Harr at
the time, was also caught under the car. Oertel said: "A moment
after the accident I found a small hole where the three of us in
the back seat could crawl out. I looked for Harr and saw him
crushed under the machine. He must have been killed instantly,
for he never spoke a word or made a move. Miss Dawson was caught
under the machine. After sending the two girls who were in the
back seat for help, I succeeded, by using a pole for a lever, in
getting her from under the car, and she was in a hysterical
condition. After that I tried to get Harr from under the car and
failed. Then I went for help and soon a gang of twenty-four men
gathered and together we lifted the big car bodily off him. The
body was under the car in all about 45 minutes." Both of the
young men were employed at the Laclede Steel Works. Oertel
formerly lived in Brighton, but has been working here for some
time. Although Harr had owned the Chandler auto but a month, he
was an experienced driver. Only yesterday afternoon when asked
if he could make a certain strip of road he replied: "I am game
enough to go anywhere that four wheels can get through."
HARRIS, ADA B./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 27,
1920
Miss Ada H. B. Harris, for seventy years a resident in
one home on 11th street between Langdon and Henry streets, died
at St. Joseph's hospital Sunday morning at 3 o'clock, from
paralysis. She had been in the hospital thirteen months. A year
ago last September 12, she was stricken with paralysis and was
disabled. A week before she died she was stricken for the last
time and was unconscious almost all of the time from then until
the end came. Miss Harris was born in Belleville, Ill.,
September 30, 1844, and was in her 70th year. She came to Alton
when she was about six years of age, and with her parents
settled in the house where she had lived up to the time she was
taken to the hospital after she became disabled. She was a
member of the Twelfth Street Presbyterian church, and for many
years was a deeply interested worker in that church. Miss Harris
is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Mary Beall of Alton; Mrs.
Abbie Greenwood of Edwardsville; Mrs. Anna Weld of Alton; and
one brother, B. B. Harris of Detroit. Her brother has been with
her in the last week of her sickness. The funeral of Miss Harris
will be held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the home of
Mrs. Mary Beall, on Twelfth street, and services will be
conducted by Rev. C. E. Combrink of the Twelfth Street
Presbyterian church. Burial will be in City cemetery. Six
nephews of Miss Harris - Harris Weld, Roy and E. H. Beall, Harry
and Mont Malcolm and Berry Harris, will serve as pallbearers.
HARRIS, CHARLES W./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September
18, 1918
Charles W. Harris died at noon Wednesday after a
long illness. Mr. Harris was prostrated last March and never
regained his health. He was 62 years of age on August 26. Mr.
Harris was born in Alton in the house where his family resided
at the time of his death, and he had spent practically all of
his life in Alton. He was a well known carpenter and contractor
in Alton for many years, but for the last few years has been
unable to attend to that kind of work. He leaves four children:
Charles W. Jr.; Berry B.; Margaret F.; and Malcolm B. Harris.
Berry Harris is in France in the army, and Malcolm is at Camp
Meade, Md. Mr. Harris leaves also one brother, B. B. Harris of
Jeffersonville, Ind.; four sisters, Mrs. Edmond Beall, Mrs.
Abbie Greenwood of Edwardsville, Miss Ada B. Harris and Mrs.
Anna Weld of Alton. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon
from the home, 523 East Eleventh street.
HARRIS, CLARICE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 17,
1916
Mrs. Clarice Harris, wife of George W. Harris, died
yesterday at her home on Rock street from pneumonia, after a
short illness. She is survived by her husband and baby child.
Her mother also survives. Mrs. Harris was but 19 years of age,
and her death was a shock to her family and to her friends of
whom she had many. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
HARRIS, HATTIE PHINNEY/Source: Alton Telegraph, February 10,
1865
Died on Sunday, the 5th instant, at 11:30 o’clock a.m.,
of congestion of the lungs, Hattie Phinney Harris, infant
daughter of Mr. Benjamin R. and Maggie Harris, aged 1 years, 3
months, and 18 days.
HARRIS, JOHN LUTHER/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March
13, 1905
John Luther Harris, aged 34, died Sunday at St.
Joseph's hospital after a weeks illness from appendicitis. He
was a brother of Alderman Thomas A. Harris, and he leaves his
wife and two children, Nathan A., aged 13, and Charles, aged 10.
He leaves also his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James M. Harris of
Pittsburg, Pa., and two other brothers, George F. and James M,
both of Pittsburg. The parents arrived today, having been
notified of their son's death. Mr. Harris was at work in the
glass works just a week ago Saturday. On Monday he became very
ill and was taken to the hospital where an operation was
performed, and it was found that a large abscess had formed in
his abdomen from the malady with which he was suffering. Mr.
Harris was a glass blower by occupation and a man of most
exemplary character. He was a member of the Cherry street
Baptist church, and was much interested in that organization. He
was also a member of the order of the Maccabbees, and the
funeral will be under the auspices of that society.
HARRIS, LOUIS T./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 20,
1902
Civil War Veteran Dies
Louis T. Harris, aged 69 [or
60], died Tuesday morning at 1:30 o'clock at his home on Ninth
street between Langdon and George streets, after a long illness
from stomach trouble. He was born in Alton and lived here all
his life. He was a veteran of the Civil War, serving in the 37th
Illinois regiment. He leaves his wife and eight children, three
of whom are of adult age: Louis T. Harris Jr., Oliver Harris,
and Maud Harris. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at
3 o'clock, and services at the family home will be conducted by
Rev. S. D. McKenny of the Cherry street Baptist chapel. Friends
of the family are invited to attend the services at the City
Cemetery.
HARRIS, LOUISA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 8,
1917
Mrs. Louisa Harris, widow of William Harris, died this
morning at 4 o'clock at the Harris homestead on the Fosterburg
road, east of Upper Alton. Mrs. Harris was 80 years, 11 months,
and 10 days old. She had been a resident of this vicinity a long
number of years. Mrs. Harris was born at Patterson in Greene
county, and was the daughter of Thomas Groce. She was married in
Wood River township to William Harris on November 30, 1854. To
this union were born nine children, four of whom are living. The
children who survive are: Nathan Harris, who resides on the
homestead; Frank Harris of Liberty, Mo.; Mrs. Nancy Golike of
West Alton; and Mrs. Rilla Welling of Foster township. The
funeral will be held at 11 o'clock Monday morning at the home,
and interment will be in Short cemetery.
HARRIS, MARGARET/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 18,
1910
Mrs. Margaret Harris, widow of B. B. Harris, died
Monday afternoon at 3:20 o'clock after a long illness resulting
from her great age. She was 88 years old, and almost all of her
life was spent in Alton. She is survived by five daughters and
two sons, Mrs. S. H. Malcom; Mrs. E. R. Greenwood; Mrs. Edmond
Beall; Mrs. John Weld; Miss Ada Harris; Charles and Benjamin B.
Harris. Mrs. Greenwood lives at Edwardsville, and B. B. Harris
at Memphis. All of the children were here at the time of the
mother's death. Mrs. Harris had been ill a year. Until recently
there was hope of her recovery, but several weeks ago she
suffered a backset and from that time her decline was steady.
She was married to B. B. Harris when very young and shortly
after her marriage came to Alton, where she continued to reside.
Mrs. Harris raised a large family of children. She was a
Christian woman, a good mother, and a good neighbor. In her long
illness she has received many attentions not only from her
family, but from her neighbors and friends.
HARRIS, MARIE (nee CULP)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
August 29, 1921
Widow of Nathan Harris Dies
Mrs. Marie
Harris, widow of Nathan Harris, died Saturday afternoon at 1
o'clock at the Harris homestead, east of Upper Alton on the
Fosterburg road. Mrs. Harris' death followed a stroke of
paralysis that came upon her three days before. She was 79 years
old and was born and spent her life in that neighborhood. Last
Wednesday Mrs. Harris' children and a number of grandchildren
and three great-grandchildren spent the day with her. It was a
family reunion and the day was a very happy one for all who
attended and especially so to the aged woman. Only a few hours
had passed after the children had left for their homes when Mrs.
Harris suffered a stroke of paralysis. Her condition was known
to be serious from the start, and as the hours passed she
declined steadily until at 3 o'clock, Saturday afternoon, the
end came. Mrs. Harris was a member of the Culp family, and of
that family only two members survive her - Tine Culp of Upper
Alton, the only brother, and Mrs. Mollie Crawford, formerly of
Upper Alton but now of Salem, Oregon. She was born in the
Fosterburg-Bethalto neighborhood, ad had spent life in that
immediate vicinity. She had lived over fifty years on the home
place where her death occurred. Her husband died about ten years
ago. Mrs. Harris was born May 9, 1842, and was 79 years old. She
leaves a family of eight children. They are: William of Brooks,
Oregon; Jess and Sam of Upper Alton; John of Dixon, Ill.; Mrs.
T. P. Dooling; Mrs. Fanny Campbell; Mrs. Ben Budde; and Mrs.
Clara Titchenal, of the Upper Alton neighborhood. The funeral
will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the Mt. Olive
Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Short Cemetery.
HARRIS, MARY V./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 18,
1912
Mrs. Mary V. Harris, aged 75, died this morning at 7:45
o'clock at her home on Sixth street between Henry and Liberty
after an illness of twenty-six hours. Her death was very
unexpected. Mrs. Harris had been apparently in good condition
until Thursday morning when she became very ill about 6 o'clock.
She had been out calling the day before, but had been suffering
slightly from what was diagnosed as malaria. She became very ill
Thursday morning and did not show any signs of improvement,
although she was conscious to the end. Mrs. Harris was born in
Yonkeers, N. Y., September 27, 1826. She came to Alton about
fifty years ago and had lived here ever since. She was the widow
of B. W. Harris, who died many years ago. She leaves three
daughters, Miss Emma Harris who is principal of Garfield School
in Alton; Mrs. R. D. Nixon and Mrs. Finis Logan. She leaves also
a sister, Mrs. D. Moody of Bethany, Ill., and a brother, R. B.
Crossman of Clayton, Mo. Mrs. Harris recently celebrated her
75th birthday and was one of the happiest at the family
gathering in her honor. She received a 75 page letter written by
a niece in Texas, in honor of the birthday anniversary. In all
her long years of residence in Alton, Mrs. Harris merited the
name of being a beautiful character, a loving mother, a kind
neighbor, and a woman whom it was pleasant to know. She leaves a
host of friends who will sincerely mourn her sudden death. The
body will be taken at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon to the home
of her daughter, Mrs. F. E. Logan, 1709 Liberty street, where
funeral services will be held Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock,
Rev. D. R. Martin and Rev. G. L. Clark officiating.
HARRIS, MILDRED/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 21, 1904
The funeral of Mildred, 5 year old daughter of Mrs. L. T.
Harris, will take place Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the
home, 430 East Tenth street. Services will be conducted by Rev.
M. W. Twing.
HARRIS, MOSES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 2, 1910
The funeral of the late Moses Harris took place at 2 o'clock
this afternoon from the home on Bozza street. REv. C. L.
Peterson of Marissa, formerly pastor of the Washington M. E.
church, conducted the services. A large number of the friends of
the old resident attended the funeral service. Among those who
attended from out of the city were Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Harris of
Kansas City, George Pebbet of Springfield, Ill., Messrs. C.
Forsyth, William Robinson and A. R. Daniels, Mrs. C. Forsythe
and Miss Minnie Robinson, of Carlinville, C. L. Sparkman and
son, Earl of Litchfield, Miss Emma Broker of Divernon, Ill., and
Mrs. I. M. Story of Brighton.
HARRIS, ROLAND/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 11,
1910
Seven Year Old Boy Dies After Being Run Over by Heavy
Wagon
Roland, the 7 year old son of Roland P. Harris, was
fatally injured Thursday evening about 5:30 o'clock by being run
over by a heavy wagon belonging to the Alton Feed Co. at Fourth
and Market street. The laughing little boy was out enjoying
coasting down Fourth street hill from Alby to Market, on the
sidewalk along his home place. With him was his brother, Louis,
and a party of other boys about his age. The coasting track was
on the south sidewalk, and just before reaching Market street an
old frame building obstructed the view to the south of any
approaching vehicles. There was no snow on Market streets, and
the sleds could not go far on the paving, but the sled carrying
the little boy who was killed went just far enough to result in
a fatal accident. Harry Russell, who was driving the wagon,
could not see the boy coasting down the hill and before he knew
it the sled with its little passenger was under the wagon and a
wheel had passed over the child's body. After being hurt, the
little boy got up to his feet and fell. Dr. Frank Hopkins was
close by, and he carried the child to his home a block away,
where surgeons were summoned. Death followed a half hour later.
The driver of the wagon accompanied the child to the home, and
then left his name. No blame was attached to him, as the
accident seemed to have been one that could not be prevented.
The death of the child is a very sad one. His mother died at his
birth, leaving the little fellow to be given a mother's care by
his two aunts and father. He was a bright, happy little fellow,
and was loved by all the neighbors and others who knew him. The
sad tragedy cast a gloom over the entire neighborhood, and in
their grief the family has the sympathy of everyone. The funeral
will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from St. Peter &
Paul's Cathedral.
HARRIS, THOMAS NATHANIEL 'NATHAN'/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, June 20, 1911
Foster Township Farmer Dies - Lived
There Over Fifty Years
Nathan Harris, aged 77, died Monday
afternoon at 4 o'clock, one day after his birthday. He had been
in failing health for some time in consequence of his great age.
He had a fine farm in Foster township and daily he made trips to
Upper Alton with milk. His family desired that he forego the
trips and leave the work to someone else, but the old man
insisted, and until seven weeks ago he made his trips regularly.
He became ill then and did not recover. He leaves beside his
widow, eight children, four sons and four daughters. The
children are William Harris of Vancouver, Wash., John of
Portland, Oregon, and Samuel of Fosterburg, twins, and Jesse of
Fosterburg. The daughters are Mrs. William Titchenal of
Fosterburg, Mrs. T. P. [Thomas Paul] Dooling of Alton, Mrs. J.
C. [Jesse] Campbell of Wood River, and Mrs. Ben Budde of
Fosterburg. Mr. Harris lived in Foster township, just across the
line from Wood River township. He was known as a man of splendid
character, a substantial business man and farmer, and he was
highly respected by his neighbors who knew him best.
HARRIS, UNKNOWN/Source: Alton Telegraph, July 11, 1851
It
is stated that but three deaths of cholera have occurred on
Smooth Prairie (Fosterburg). These were Mrs. Harris; a child of
J. C. Young, Esq., and a child of Mr. J. M. Foster.
HARRIS, UNKNOWN WIFE OF WILLIAM/Source: Alton Telegraph,
February 28, 1878
Mrs. William Harris, an esteemed widow
lady, living at Newbern, died 20th inst., aged 60 years. Her
disease was lung fever.
HARRIS, VIRGINIA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 20,
1903
The funeral of Mrs. Virginia, wife of Roland P. Harris,
took place this morning from the Cathedral where a Requiem High
Mass was celebrated by Rev. T. E. Cusack, assisted by Rev.
Fathers Spalding and Fennessey. There was a very large
attendance and special music. Interment was in Greenwood
cemetery under a heavy covering of beautiful floral offerings of
mourning friends. The pallbearers were Messrs. George Winbegler,
Robert Curdie Jr., David Street, Frank Reedy, Ollie Harris, and
Dr. A. C. Barr.
HARRIS, WILLIAM/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 24,
1902
The funeral of William Harris was held Sunday afternoon
at 2 o'clock from the family home on Market street to SS. Peter
and Paul's Cathedral. There was a large attendance of young men
at the funeral and the casket was borne by young men of the
Cathedral society, to which he belonged. Burial was at Greenwood
cemetery.
HARRIS, WILLIAM L./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 23,
1908
William L. Harris, in his 76th year, died at his home in
Fosterburg Saturday evening from paralysis. The funeral was held
Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Mt. Olive church near
Fosterburg. Mr. Harris was one of the wealthiest residents of
Fosterburg. He was born in Champaign county, Ohio, November 26,
1832. He enlisted in the Union army in 1861 and served through
the entire war. He leaves his wife, two sons and three
daughters.
HARRIS, WILLIAM R./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 11,
1919
William R. Harris of 1226 East Fifth street, who died at
Jacksonville today, was buried Wednesday afternoon from the home
in Alton, Rev. S. D. McKenny officiating. He had been in bad
health for five years. He leaves his wife and four children.
HARRISON, ANN/Source: Alton Telegraph, August 23, 1837
Died, on Saturday last, at Upper Alton, Mrs. Ann Harrison, widow
of the late Mr. _______ Harrison.
HARRISON, ELISABETH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October
21, 1907
Miss Elizabeth Harrison, who lived many years as
housekeeper for her brother in law, William Atkinson, at Ninth
and Belle streets, died very unexpectedly Sunday morning at St.
Joseph's hospital, where she was taken Saturday night from her
room in the Cousley hotel. She was a native of England and was
born in England 71 years ago last June 10. She lived in Alton
about 33 years, but for the past few years she has been making
her home at Lakeland, Florida, where she went for the benefit of
her health. Miss Harrison was the beneficiary of the will of her
brother in law, who left her his entire estate. She sold much of
her Alton property and invested in other real estate at
Lakeland, where she intended to make her home. She came to Alton
about four weeks ago to visit old friends, and to make Alton her
headquarters for a tour of visiting in the neighborhood. She
returned from Vandalia one week ago last Saturday, where she was
the guest of some nieces and nephews, and the same day was taken
very ill while in the store of A. J. Howell. She was taken to
her room in the hotel and she did not get well, although the
illness was not supposed to be serious. She was able to walk
from her room to the stairs and was helped down the stairs and
carried to the ambulance. She died Sunday morning at 3 o'clock.
Miss Harrison's death was due to heart trouble brought on by a
weakened condition of her lungs. Her relatives at Vandalia were
not known, and it was impossible to notify them of her death. A
careful search of Miss Harrison's effects failed to disclose the
addresses of any of her family. The body will be taken to Piasa
tomorrow for burial unless relatives arrive and take charge of
the body. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10
o'clock from the Methodist church at Piasa, Rev. A. A. Tanner of
Alton officiating. Burial will be in the Piasa cemetery.
HARRISON, ELLEN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 5,
1916
Mrs. Ellen Harrison, widow of George Harrison, died at
2:15 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. E. A. Groshan, in Upper Alton, from paralysis. She is
survived by two daughters, Mrs. Groshan and Mrs. Alex Taggart,
and one son, Zeph Harrison. The funeral arrangements will be
announced later. Mrs. Harrison was a long time resident in Upper
Alton and vicinity. About twenty years ago her husband was
murdered on the road between Upper Alton and his home, and the
horse brought the lifeless body home in the buggy to the family.
The mystery was never solved.
HARRISON, GEORGE B./Source: Alton Telegraph, August 6, 1847
Died in Alton on Saturday last, George B., infant son of George
W. Harrison, Esq., late of Galena.
HARRISON, MARY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 16, 1904
Mrs. Mary Harrison, aged 73, died Sunday evening after a long
illness at the home of Mrs. Lena O. Budde, 612 Belle street. All
of her life was spent in this vicinity, and her husband, who
died many years ago, was a member of the well known Harrison
family of Wood River township. She, however, was entirely alone
in the world, and made her home with Mrs. Budde. Fate was very
hard with Mrs. Harrison, but through it all she was cheerful,
courageous and hopeful and patient. She believed firmly that
"God doeth all things well," and that in His own good time would
right everything. The funeral will be Tuesday afternoon at 2
o'clock from the Budde home on Belle street. Services will be
conducted by Rev. Dr. Bushnell of the C. P. church.
HARRISON, RICHARD/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 6,
1900
Richard Harrison, aged 52 years, died last night at the
home of his aunt, Miss Elizabeth Harrison, on Main street. He
was a well-known farmer living in the vicinity of Piasa. Last
September he took a heavy cold, which developed into quick
consumption and rapidly grew worse. For several days before the
end of the year his death seemed imminent and his one desire was
to live until the new years. He was unmarried, and his only
relative was his aunt. The funeral will be Sunday morning and
the services will be in the Methodist church at Piasa at 10
o'clock.
HARRISON, THOMAS/Source: Alton Telegraph, December 27, 1837
A man named Thomas Harrison was accidentally killed on the 19th
inst., while working at the culvert on Piasa creek, by the
falling in of a quantity of earth from above. He was a native of
Ireland, and had been in this city only a few days, when he was
thus unexpectedly hurried into the world of spirits. We
understand that he was about thirty years of age, and has
relations living in Philadelphia.
HARRISON, WILLIAM L./Source: Alton Telegraph, May 2, 1851
Died at his residence on the Sand Ridge on Friday last, in the
52d year of his age, Mr. William L. Harrison, long and favorably
known as an upright and honest citizen of Madison County.
In the death of Mr. Harrison, his county has lost an
industrious and honorable member; his vicinity a kind and
obliging neighbor; the poor a true and benevolent advocate; and
his vast circle of relatives and friends an agreeable and
interesting companion. But we mourn not his loss as those who
have no hope, for although he had never attached himself to any
visible branch of Christ’s church, yet in his last illness, by
his remarks and patient resignation to the merciful will of
Heaven, he left us the consoling testimony that he had made his
peace with God. “blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.”
HARSZY, PHILIP L./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February
26, 1917
Philip L. Harszy, aged 48, foreman of the annealing
department at the plant of the Western Cartridge Co., died
suddenly in his automobile while on his way with his son,
Nicholas, to go to work. The two had left home in the family
auto, and were but a short distance from their Yager Park home
when Mr. Harszy slumped over on his son. The son, trying to
rouse the father, failed, and then he put all the speed possible
into his automobile and rushed him to the home of Dr. W. H.
Enos. There an examination was made by Dr. Enos and it was
decided that he must have died instantly from heart disease. Mr.
Harszy had been in his usual state of health. He was born in
Belleville and was reared there, but he had been employed at the
Western Cartridge Co. plant a long time. He leaves his wife and
two sons, Philip, aged 12, and Nicholas, aged 18. The funeral
will be held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning from St. Mary's
church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's cemetery.
HART, B. K. (DOCTOR)/Source: Alton Telegraph, September 2,
1864
We regret to convey the painful intelligence of the
death of Dr. B. K. Hart to our readers in our present issue. He
died yesterday afternoon about five o’clock, at the residence of
his brother in Adrian, Michigan. His corpse will probably be
brought to this city for interment, but we are not yet informed
as to when it will arrive. We have not the time at present to
write such a notice of him as he deserves, but will simply say
now, that he was not only one of the oldest, most influential
and useful citizens, but that he was also one of our very best
citizens. His loss will be a great calamity, not only to his
family and personal friends, but to the citizens of Alton,
generally.
HART, CAROLINE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 9,
1920
The funeral of Miss Caroline Hart was held at 2:30
o'clock this afternoon from the home of her nephew, Hart Chalk,
on Langdon street. The services were conducted by Rev. Frederick
D. Butler of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, in which she had held
membership from girlhood. There was a large attendance at the
funeral services, among those present being many who had known
Miss Hart for many years, also members of the order of Eastern
Star in which she held membership. The burial services at the
grave in City Cemetery were under the auspices of the Eastern
Star. Mrs. J. T. McClure gave the funeral oration and she was
assisted by her husband, J. T. McClure. The pallbearers were C.
W. Huskinson, C. A. Harnett, Daniel Carhart, George Nicholson,
Joseph Runzie and U. S. Nixon.
HART, HARRY E. (LIEUT. COLONEL)/Source: Alton Telegraph,
August 1, 1862
We mentioned a day or two since that Lt. Col.
Harry E. Hart, of the 22d Regiment of Illinois Volunteers, had
returned home sick. We have the painful duty to perform today of
announcing his death. He died this morning of camp fever, at the
residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. A. H. Pl__, of Alton. Col.
Hart was raised in Alton, and has always enjoyed the confidence
and esteem of his fellow-citizens in a high degree. He was
active and public-spirited, and was always ready to aid his
public enterprises of Alton, state or country. He was with the
army in Mexico during our late war with the Republic
[Mexican-American War], and when troops were called for to
defend our cherished government against the affairs of the
Rebels, he inter____ himself immediately in getting up a company
in Alton. When the company was organized, he was elected to take
command of it. In the organization of the 22d R egiment, he was
promoted to Lieutenant Colonel, which position he held up to the
time of his death. He, however, acted much of the time in the
capacity of Colonel, owing to a severe wound which Col.
Dougherty received at Belmont, which disabled him for a long
time from performing the active duties of his command. The 22d
Regiment was in the battle of Belmont, New Madrid, which it
distinguished itself for bravery and did credit to its
commanders.
The death of Col. Hart at this time is a
great loss to his regiment, as he had the confidence and
affection of all the subordinate officers and men. We have
understood that he will be buried with military honors on Monday
afternoon next, at 4 o’clock, to take place from the residence
of Mr. Plait on State Street, and will be attended by the
battalion of U. S. Infantry stationed in Alton.
HART, HENRY W./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 11,
1903
Henry W. Hart died on Friday evening at quarter to five,
after a few days illness produced by paralysis. Mr. Hart was
stricken with paralysis on Sunday evening, April 6, while
standing in a store on Belle street. He was conscious during the
entire period of his illness, and up to a few minutes before the
final event. He could converse slowly during all his illness.
Henry W. Hart came to Alton 71 years ago [abt. 1832], and has
been a resident of the city ever since, where he has been in
business until a few years ago. He was 74 years of age last
month. Mr. Hart was one of the large number who went to
California in the early days of the gold excitement there, where
he spent some time and endured great hardships. On his return to
Alton, he opened a livery and sale stable in which he continued
until weight of years compelled him to retire. He was a highly
esteemed citizen of Alton and universally respected. He married
Miss ____ Smith, daughter of Utten Smith, who was the mother of
four children, viz: Henry W. Hart and Harrison E. Hart, both of
Chicago; Mrs. Harry Chalk and Miss Carrie Hart, of this city,
all of whom survive their parents. Mrs. Hart died some ten years
ago. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock
from St. Paul's Episcopal church. The Masonic order will attend
in a body, and will conduct the services at the cemetery.
HARTIG, GEORGE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 24,
1911
Hand in Hand With Death Many Times ... 4-Foot Fall
Kills Him
George Hartig of East Alton, who was killed by a
fall of only four feet from the doorway of the engine room of
the Alton Box Board and Paper Company, had two thrilling escapes
from death, and it is a singular fact that such a trivial thing
as a four foot fall should have killed him. He was 64 years of
age, and "bached" in the Job building on the levee in East
Alton. He amused East Altonians by telling them stories of his
adventures. His parents were driven from Prussia and settled in
Cincinnati, Ohio. While traveling overland during the gold fever
excitement of '49 to California, his party was attacked by
Indians and all but he were killed by the Indians. He escaped by
having been covered up in a pile of hay in the bottom of the
wagon, and was afterwards found by other travelers who sent him
back to his uncles in Prussia. In the Franco-Prussian War he
used to tell, his two cousins were killed beside him, and he
alone returned to America and became a scout and was near the
place where General Custer was killed at the time of the defeat
of his army. Ten years ago he sold a farm at Jefferson Barracks,
near St. Louis, for $800, and coming to St. Louis after dark was
waylaid and shot in the back of the head. The bullet passed
through his forehead and he was thrown unconscious into the
river. But according to his story, he clung to a bunch of
willows and kept such a "death grip" on the willows as to keep
himself above the water until he regained consciousness and
could save himself. He was subject to fainting spells due to the
injury caused by the bullet passing through his head, and this
is believed to be what made him fall yesterday. He was quite
well educated, having been taught Latin by his father. He would
always write the words in chalk in Latin "Memento mori" meaning
"remember that you must die" on the head of his bed every time
he became sick. He often referred to the manner in which he was
living with sorrow, saying he had seen better days. He was
generally liked by his associates, and many persons who knew him
counted him as his friend. As he once married, but no one knows
where his wife is since he is separated from her, and as he
leaves no known relatives, it is not decided what disposition
will be made of his body. Coroner Streeper will hold an inquest
on him tonight to decide how he came to his death. A post-mortem
examination of the body last night by Dr. O. O. Giberson
revealed that slight contusion on the right side of his forehead
had probably caused his death. His left ankle was dislocated,
both injuries were probably being caused by a fall.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 8, 1911 Coroner Buries
Body After Keeping Him Six Months
Coroner Streeper yesterday
buried the body of George Hartig after keeping him six months.
He died January 20 from a fall, which fractured his neck.
Hartig, it was claimed by himself, had passed through all kinds
of hairbreadth escapes from violent death, murder included, and
had even barely escaped with his life when everybody but him had
been captured by Indians. He died from the effects of falling a
few inches at the strawboard plant east of the city, and so
slight had been the fall it was almost incredible that it could
have caused his death. Coroner Streeper determined to find some
relative of the dead man, but failed. He embalmed the body and
held it in his morgue almost a full six months, but at last gave
up hope of discovering anyone who was interested in taking
charge of Hartig's funeral, and so he decided to bury him.
HARTIGAN, CATHERINE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 30,
1907
Mrs. Catherine Hartigan, aged seventy-five years, died
last night at St. Joseph's hospital where she was taken several
days ago suffering from ailments superinduced by old age. The
body was removed today to her home, 406 east Seventh street, and
the funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from the
Cathedral. She is survived by two sons, Timothy and John
Hartigan, and one niece, Miss Elizabeth McCarl, who lived at the
Hartigan home.
HARTIGAN, UNKNOWN THREE YEAR OLD/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph February 7, 1899
The three years old son of Tim
Hartigan, night watchman on the bridge, died at 3 o'clock this
morning, at the home, Seventeenth and Belle streets, from
injuries received Tuesday afternoon caused by its clothes
catching on fire. The boy, in company with other children, was
playing in the yard, where they had a fire. While standing near
the fire, the child's clothes were ignited. Rushing into the
house, the little fellow jumped into a bed, where Mr. George
Timmermeier tore the burning clothes from its body. It was
thought at first the burns were not serious, but after suffering
great pain the victim died early this morning. The accident is a
very sad one, and the parents have much sympathy in the terrible
bereavement that has come upon them. Coroner Bailey held an
inquest, with a verdict similar to the first mentioned accident.
The funeral will be tomorrow at 2 p.m. from the Cathedral.
HARTLEY, CHARLES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December
10, 1906
Victim of Whisky and Railroad Car Wheels
The
body of Charles Hartley, which was found Sunday morning at the
approach to the Alton bridge, was taken to the morgue of Deputy
Coroner Keiser. He was struck some time Saturday night and his
body dropped down between the ties of the trestle approach and
lay in a pocket where the embankment under the trestle had sunk.
Officer Edward Burjes went to the place when the body was
reported and directed the work of getting it out. It was
necessary, it was thought, to dig out a part of the embankment
to get the body out, but owing to the fact that the men had no
proper tools for the purpose they abandoned that plan and
finally raised the body in an upright position through the
opening between two ties. The body was horribly mutilated but
was identified by letters, one written by his wife from
Winchester, in which she said that the reason she left him was
that he loved whiskey better than he did her, and she could not
stay longer with him. This letter recalled the fact that when
Mrs. Hartley left home, at the suggestion of her brother, Joe
Christisson, Hartley resented his brother-in-law's interference
and attacked him, whereupon Christisson stabbed Hartley in the
neck with a knife. Hartley recovered from the wound. During the
time he was laid up the letter was written. Subsequently, his
wife returned to him, but he continued drinking, and on Saturday
was drunk all afternoon. He was reported as having been on the
levee near the Bluff Line freight depot in the afternoon, but
the police learned he had gone home, walking down the railroad
tracks. He probably tarried along the way and was hit by a train
late in the afternoon and carried but on the bridge approach.
HARTLEY, MAMIE ALICE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
February 21, 1906
Mamie Alice Hartley, aged 11 years, died
last night from diphtheria, and the funeral was held this
afternoon from the family home, 1005 east Second street. The
family were in a pitiable plight today when visited by Mrs. S.
Demuth. The Alton police matron found the mother very ill with
erysipelas in the room adjoining where her child died. There was
little or no help for the remaining members of the family. Mrs.
Demuth herself took charge of laying out the body of the dead
child and made arrangements for the funeral. The family intended
to hold the funeral tomorrow, but were notified they must have
it forthwith because of the malignant character of the fatal
disease. The mother was hardly able to move because of her own
serious illness, but insisted upon going twice to look upon the
face of her dead daughter before she would consent to it being
buried this afternoon.
HARTMAN, ALICE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 27,
1906
Mrs. Alice Hartman, aged 42, died this afternoon at 2:40
p.m. at St. Joseph's hospital, after an illness of four months.
Mrs. Hartman was moved from her home, 419 Alby street, last
Sunday, to the hospital, in the hope the change would be
beneficial, but it was no use. Mrs. Hartman leaves her husband,
Charles Hartman, and five children, Ray, Edward, Charles, Elsie,
and ____ [Glenn?] Hartman.
HARTMAN, JULIA KATHERINE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
June 3, 1914
Julia Katherine, the eleven months old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. George Hartman, died at the home, 1229 State
street, at 11 o'clock last night. The little girl had whooping
cough, and it developed bronchial pneumonia which caused death.
The funeral will be held from the home at 2:30 tomorrow
afternoon.
HARTMAN, RAY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 8, 1909
Fell To His Death At Federal Lead Plant
Coroner Streeper
held an inquest this afternoon over Ray Hartman, the young man
killed Wednesday evening by falling at the Federal Lead plant.
The evidence given to the coroner's jury indicated that the
young man met his death through trying to accommodate and
surprise his foreman. It was the duty of the foreman to turn the
damper which Hartman was trying to turn when he fell. When the
whistle was blown as a signal to turn the damper, a very
important piece of work, Hartman ran up a ladder taking a
shortcut to the place where the damper was. The foreman was on
his way up by a longer route, by a flight of stairs. Hartman,
being unused to the work, had difficulty in throwing the damper
and bracing his feet against the stack he pulled with all his
strength. The damper yielded, and the young man's feet being off
the place where they should have been, he pitched over backward
and fell headlong to the floor, striking on a rail. He intended
to have the damper turned and give the foreman a "laugh" when he
arrived. The intended joke proved fatal. The funeral will be
held Saturday morning from the home on Danforth street at 10
o'clock.
HARTMANN, BARTHOLOMEW (REV. FR.)/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, June 12, 1903
Rev. Fr. Bartholomew Hartmann, who
for years has been chaplain of St. Joseph's hospital and was
formerly an assistant in St. Mary's church, died this morning at
2:30 o'clock after a long illness. He had been an invalid for
years, and was forced for that reason to give up active duties.
He was able to be around the streets until a month ago, but has
been an inmate of various hospitals, including one at Ft. Wayne
and one in Alton. His condition became alarming a few weeks ago,
and he was moved from St. Joseph's hospital to his home on Union
street, where he had expressed a preference to pass away. Fr.
Hartmann was 52 years of age, and leaves in Alton a sister,
Lizzie Hartmann, and a brother, Jacob Hartmann. He also has a
half brother and sister, John Cruse and Mrs. Frank Heidrich. The
funeral will be Monday at 10 a.m. from St. Mary's church.
HARTMANN, JACOB J./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January
6, 1906
Prominent Business Man of Alton Dies
Jacob J.
Hartmann, a resident of Alton for fifty years, died Friday
evening at his residence on Second Street, after a long and
tedious illness. He passed the fiftieth anniversary of his
coming to Alton on January 2. He was a native of Canton Basel,
Switzerland, and was born September 16, 1831. He came to America
in 1854 and to Alton in 1856. He was a member of the Alton City
council for two years, 1868-70. He conducted a wagon making shop
in Alton for a number of years and afterward engaged in the
mercantile business, and carried on a hardware business on
Second street for many years. The past ten years he lived in
retirement from business duties. The funeral will be held under
the auspices of the German Benevolent society, of which he was a
long time member. He was married twice. His first wife died
about 36 years ago. He was married to his surviving wife
thirty-three years ago. His children are L. J. Hartmann, Mrs.
Louisa Kummer, Miss Julia Hartmann, Mrs. E. A. Seek, Misses
Bertha and Emma Hartmann of Alton. A sad feature of the death is
that it has afflicted the family of his son, L. J. Hartmann,
doubly this week. Mrs. Magdalina Seibold, mother of Mrs.
Hartmann, was buried this afternoon, and Mr. Hartmann's father
will be buried tomorrow. Mr. Hartmann was one of the most highly
respected of the old residents of Alton. During his long career
in the city he was ever looked upon as an honest, upright
citizen, and he endeavored to do his own part in maintaining the
rule of law and order. Hill illness was a long one, but he bore
his suffering with patience and fortitude that was admirable.
During the past month he has been lingering and wasting away,
while he knew that it was a question of time and that there was
no help for him. He dies generally regretted by a very large
number of people and Alton has lost one of her best citizens.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock and
the family requests that flowers be omitted.
HARTMANN, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 10,
1902
John Hartmann, son of Peter Hartmann, died at the family
home east of Alton Friday noon after a short illness from
tetanus. The result of injuries inflicted to one foot by a rusty
nail upon which he stepped while walking in the barnyard at his
home. The nail went through his shoe and penetrated his foot.
The injury was thought to be of little consequence and until
yesterday there was no alarm felt by his parents. When lockjaw
set in it was too late to do anything for the young man. His
death was attended by the usual agony of that disease.
HARTMANN, LAWRENCE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November
1, 1901
Lawrence Hartman, a well known resident, after an
illness of five weeks with dropsy of the heart, died last
evening at his home, 819 Union street. He leaves a widow and
seven children, besides numerous other relatives. The funeral
will be Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock from St. Mary's church to
St. Joseph's cemetery.
HARTMANN, NICHOLAS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 1,
1921
Man Kills Himself With Gun In Bed - Flash From Shot
Catches Starts Fire
Smoke coming from the home of Nicholas
Hartmann at Wood River today caused an investigation which
revealed the fact that Hartmann, formerly a saloon keeper and
later proprietor of a soft drink establishment, had killed
himself in his bed. It is supposed that the flash from the gun
he fired at close range set fire to the bedding, which smoldered
until it began to burn briskly, and the discovery was made as a
result, about 7:45 o'clock this morning. Hartmann had been
living with his daughter, Stella, in the house where he killed
himself. Next door lived his son, Joe, who had succeeded him in
charge of the business the father had conducted. Miss Stella
Hartmann had gone to St. Louis to make preparation for a wedding
in the family, and had not been home over night. It is supposed
that the father, gloomy over his daughter's absence and also
over his changed business affairs, had determined to kill
himself while alone in the house. The shot was heard by some of
the neighbors, it was said, but it was exceedingly difficult to
get any information from the neighbors, as the foreigners were
unwilling to make statements which would bring them up as
witnesses at an inquest. Deputy Coroner Streeper, when called to
the house, found the place badly damaged by fire. The bed on
which Hartmann lay was partially burned, and the body was
scorched on the lower part. There was no way of ascertaining how
Hartmann managed to pull the trigger of his shotgun. He had no
shoes on and the supposition is that he set it off with his toe.
He had been seen out in the yard a short time before, and it was
supposed that he had been dead about 20 minutes when the smoke
was discovered coming out of the house. Before he shot himself,
Hartmann wrote a note on a paper bag which he tacked up in the
room. It was written in his native tongue, and when translated
was found to say that he had no one to keep house for him and
that life was not worth living any longer. Acquaintances of
Hartmann say that he had made threats many times in the past
year that he would kill himself.
HARTNETT, ALICE F./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December
9, 1907
Alice F. Hartnett, 3 year old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Maurice Hartnett, died this morning from pneumonia and
bronchitis at the home, 1213 old Elm street. The funeral will be
held tomorrow afternoon from the Cathedral.
HARTWART, SAMUEL/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 24,
1920
Samuel Hartwart, aged 60, died last night at St.
Joseph's hospital. He is survived by several children but none
of them live in this country. The funeral will be held at two
o'clock Sunday afternoon from the Evangelical church. Rev. O. W.
Heggemeier will have charge of the services. Burial will be in
the City cemetery.
HARTY, AGNES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 2, 1904
Agnes, the five months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Harty
died this morning at the home in Yager Park of summer complaint.
The funeral will be Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 from St. Mary's
church.
HARVEY, UNKNOWN WIFE OF ALLEN/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, March 9, 1901
The funeral services of Mrs. Allen
Harvey will be held at the home of her mother, Mrs. Mary Lohr,
instead of at the East Alton Baptist church as was first
intended. Services will be conducted at 2 o'clock Sunday
afternoon by Rev. W. H. Bradley. Burial at the Alton City
cemetery.
HARVILLE, SARAH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September
28, 1918
Mrs. Sarah Harville, widow of Louis Harville, and
for many years a resident of Alton, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Ruth Embley, in the Enos apartments, Saturday
morning at 6:30 o'clock after a long illness. Mrs. Harville has
been in feeble health for a long time, and before coming to
Alton had been ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mabel Baird
at Danville. Coming here to visit her other daughters, she was
taken ill again and death ensued. Mrs. Harville was born
November 25, 1836 at Edwardsville, Ill., but almost all of her
life she had spent in Alton. Her husband conducted a store for
many years at Sixth and Alby streets, but he, a veteran of the
Civil War, was physically incapacitated by his war experience
and she had charge of the store most of the time. She was a very
successful business woman while in the store. A number of years
ago the family disposed of their store and Mrs. Harville resided
at Fifth and Alby streets for years until her family became
broken up. She had spent much of her time in recent years with
Mrs. Baird in Danville. She leaves four daughters, Mrs. Annie
Sims, Mrs. Ruth Embley, Mrs. Mattie Lemaster of Alton, and Mrs.
Mabel Baird of Danville; also one son, John Harville, of
Hannibal. The time of the funeral will be announced when it is
learned whether a grandson, Newell Embley of Camp Travis, Tex.,
can come. Another grandson, Harville Embley, is on his way to
France.
HARWOOD, L. M./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 15,
1916
Carrollton Man End Life At Mineral Springs Hotel
L.
M. Harwood, an implement dealer at Carrollton and Kane until a
few years ago, and well known in Alton, took his own life in the
bar room at the Mineral Springs Hotel Wednesday morning. In two
notes he left he stated that he had tried to "come back" and had
failed. He also intimated that there were some other reasons for
ending his life, but he stated these were no one's business.
Very little concerning his family connections are known at
Alton. He had visited here from time to time and came to Alton
yesterday. He spent Tuesday night at the Mineral Springs Hotel.
In the morning before leaving the hotel, he told the clerk, E.
M. Reed, that he was not certain whether he would need a room
for the night or not. He said, "I might want a room tonight, and
if I do I'll be back for it." A little later a shot was fired in
the bar. It was heard all over the hotel. There was a moaning
sound for a few minutes and Harwood was dead. He had entered the
bar room from the street and after seating himself in the first
booth, had pulled a gun and some papers from his pocket. He
placed the papers on the table and then put the gun to his
breast and fired. Robert Spence, the bartender, was the only one
who witnessed the shooting. William Banks, who was mopping out
the bar room at the time, heard the shot but he did not see the
man end his life. Harwood fell forward on his face and by the
time people rushed from other parts of the hotel he was almost
dead. He never spoke again. One of the notes he left contained
the names of a list of friends in Alton. Some of these on the
list stated that he was a man about 50 years of age, and that
they had known him as being engaged in business in Carrollton
and Kane up until a few years ago. He was said to have a wife
and two children and some hinted that family troubles might have
been part of the cause for his act. The note he left explaining
the cause for his act read as follows: "To Patriot and Gazette
(Newspapers at Carrollton): Just a Word. I have been sick for
the greater part of the time for five years. I have tried to
come back but I can't quite do it. Then why should I stick
around in the way? You will say, "He was a coward." Just sit
around contemplating something of the kind for a month or two at
a time and see. If there are any other reasons for the act, it
is no one's business. Yours truly, L. M. Harwood." The other
piece of paper contained information that would help the Alton
authorities get him identified. It read: "L. M. Harwood,
Carrollton, Ill. Just to get out of my misery. Notify S. E.
Simpson and Co., undertakers, Carrollton, Ill. People in Alton
that can readily identify me are Dr. Bowman, Pink Bowman, Bird
Ashlock, Jess Staples, barber, H. V. Green with Anheuser-Busch."
The body was turned over at once to Deputy Coroner John Berner,
and was taken to the C. J. Jacoby undertaking rooms where an
inquest was held. An effort was made at once to get in touch
with some of his relatives or friends at Carrollton. A telegram
was sent to the wife this morning and she answered that she
would come at once to take care of the body of the husband.
HASELTINE, FRANK/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December
22, 1909
Frank Haseltine, aged 80, died at 11:45 o'clock
today at his home, 910 east Second street, from dropsy and other
troubles due to his great age. He had lived in Alton about 35
years. Mr. Haseltine is survived by his wife and two sons, Bert
and George of St. Louis, and one daughter, Mrs. H. N. Colebrook
of Alton. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock,
from the home, and burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.
HASKELL, HARRIET NEWELL/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May
7, 1907
Principal of Monticello Seminary Forty Years Dies
From Heart Failure
Miss Harriet Newell Haskell, principal of
Monticello Ladies Seminary almost forty years, died Monday
evening at 5:30 o'clock from heart failure in the institution
she had rebuilt and which will be as much a monument to her
memory as it is to that of its founder, Benjamin Godfrey. Miss
Haskell's death was not unexpected, but it produced no less
profound sorrow. Her illness had been such that her death was
expected at any time the last three weeks. When she died, no one
at the seminary was informed of the fact except the teachers.
The young ladies attending the school did not know of it until
this morning. The funeral services were held at 2:30 o'clock
this afternoon in the Seminary chapel, and were attended by all
the students, teachers and some of Miss Haskell's Alton friends.
They were conducted by Rev. A. G. Lane of the First Presbyterian
Church and Rev. H. M. Chittenden of the Episcopal Church, both
of whom were personal friends of Miss Haskell. The body will be
taken to Waldoboro, Maine, by Misses Leli and Elizabeth Haskell,
leaving tonight, and burial will be there in the old family
burial place beside the body of the father and other members of
Miss Haskell's family. A memorial service will be held for her
here two weeks later. Her brother, Lowell P. Haskell of
Waldoborn, Maine, was attending her until a few days ago when he
went back home.
Miss Haskell was born at Waldoboro,
Maine, and was 72 years of age last January 14. She attended
school at Waldoboro until she was 12 years old, when she
attended a school at Castleton, Vermont, going there five years.
She entered Mt. Holyoke then and graduated from that institution
in 1855. In 1905 she celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of her
graduation from Mt. Holyoke by attending the commencement
exercises of that college, and while there she received the
degree of Doctor of Letters, an honor she appreciated highly. It
was while attending school at Mt. Holyoke she met Miss Emily G.
Alden, who subsequently became her assistant, and was still in
that capacity up to the time of Miss Haskell's death. The two
young ladies formed a friendship which lasted through life, and
Miss Haskell herself said that during all the remaining
fifty-five years of their friendship they had a common home and
a common pocketbook. The two friends were inseparable, and the
loss of her old friend is a sad affliction to Miss Alden. After
graduating from Mt. Holyoke, Miss Haskell taught a year in
Boston and a year at Waldoboro, going thence to her first alma
mater, Castleton, where she became principal and remained as
such until she came to Monticello in 1867.
As a business
woman, Miss Haskell's ability was no less than her skill as an
educator. When Monticello was burned in 1888 there was only
$70,000 insurance. The school must be rebuilt and Miss Haskell's
influence accomplished such wonders that when the handsome pile
of stone was finished as it stands, over $250,000 had been
spent. Since then additions have been made to buildings and
grounds which make the property worth close to $500,000, and not
one dollar of debt is on it, all having been lifted by the
careful management of Miss Haskell. She had the ability to
interest wealthy men in the school. William H. Reid of Chicago
has given immense sums of money to Monticello, in addition to
building the handsome chapel as a memorial to his first wife.
Miss Haskell was a woman of profound intellect and rare
skill as an educator. Her pupils were taught to adorn the home
rather than a career in life. Her exposition of the Bible when
she would be conducting the devotional services in the school
would do credit to a clergyman. Her reputation throughout the
country was such that she gave Monticello a name that was really
Miss Haskell's more than it was that of the school. Her death is
a sad blow to Monticello, but as it was known for several years
she was failing, it has given time for consideration both by
Miss Haskell and the trustees as to who would receive her
mantle. This matter, it is understood, has practically been
decided upon, at the request of Miss Haskell, some time ago.
Miss Haskell's illness began on the fortieth anniversary of the
date of the extending of a call to her to take charge of
Monticello Seminary.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May
8, 1907
The farewell of the Monticello students to their
principal, Miss Harriet N. Haskell, was a touching feature of
the funeral service Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The girls
assisted in the service by singing one hymn, "In Heavenly Love
Abiding," the chorus of 150 voices of the students rising in
unison to sing their farewell to their teacher. When the
services were ended, the visitors first took a farewell look at
Miss Haskell, while the girls and faculty remained in their
places. Afterward, the girls said silent farewell and then
formed in a double line in the corridor, leading from the chapel
door to the entrance to the building. All the girls, clad in
pure white, stood silently as the casket was carried between the
lines. The hearse was at the main entrance to the seminary, and
there the girls gathered again in double lines, and with one
line on either side escorted the body of their beloved principal
to the northeast gate. The march was beneath the budding trees,
over a campus coming forth in spring verdure in preparation for
the day which was to have been another of Miss Haskell's days of
triumph, Monticello's annual commencement. The birds were
singing in the trees, the doves were giving forth their
plaintive notes from overhead and everything was beautiful, but
the sadness of the scene was not lightened by these beauties of
nature. Shortly before the Seminary gate was reached, the hearse
was stopped and the marching lines of girls advanced to the
gate, massing themselves there in close order while the hearse
was driven through the two white silent lines. A general sob
broke forth as the gate was passed and the girls marched
silently and sorrowfully back to the stricken seminary. It was
an impressive scene and one to be remembered long by those who
saw it. It was the passing of the spirit which had created
Monticello on its present high plane, but there was hope and
confidence that the institution which Miss Haskell had builded
was so firmly impressed with her life and spirit that it would
go on and continue to grow in respect and strength for years to
come.
NOTE:
Harriet Newell Haskell was buried in the
Village Cemetery in Waldoboro, Maine.
HASKELL, LUCY ANN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 6,
1899
Widow of Dr. Abraham Sumner Haskell; Step-Mother to Dr. William A. Haskell
Mrs. Lucy A.
Haskell died at the home of Dr. William A. Haskell on Henry Street
last evening at 6 o'clock after a two weeks illness with grippe
and pneumonia. She was the widow of Dr. Abraham S. Haskell, and
one of the prominent and highly respected women of Alton. She
had been a resident of Alton for many years. She was the mother
of Miss Helen Haskell and the stepmother of Dr. William A. Haskell.
Mrs. Haskell was a lady of many excellent qualities of both mind
and heart, and her friends prized her acquaintance highly. The
funeral will take place Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from
the family home, corner of Twelfth and Henry Streets.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 7, 1899
The funeral
of Mrs. Lucy A. Haskell was held at 2 p.m. today from the home
of Dr. William A. Haskell at Twelfth and Henry Streets. Services were
conducted by Rev. George R. Gebauer, of the Unitarian Church.
There was a large attendance at the services at the house of old
friends of Mrs. Haskell, and the esteem in which she was held by
her friends was never more strikingly shown. Interment was in
the City Cemetery.
HASKELL, LUCY J./Source: Alton Daily Telegraph, March 27,
1890
Only Daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Haskell Passed Away
The blow, long dreaded, has fallen at last, and little Lucy,
only daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William A. Haskell, has passed
away. After a long struggle with that terrible foe of childhood,
diphtheria, the little sufferer yielded up her sweet young life
this afternoon and passed beyond the reach of loving arms and
longing hearts. The whole community has for days watched with
anxious solicitude for favorable news from the home, which the
dread destroyer had invaded, and now that all the resources of
skill and care and tenderest devotion have proved of no avail,
they join in sympathy with the stricken parents, whose grief
none can measure. The funeral services will be held at the
cemetery tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock.
Funeral of Lucy
J. Haskell
Source: Alton Daily Telegraph, March 28, 1890
The funeral of little Lucy, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. A.
Haskell, took place this morning. Owing to the nature of the
disease which proved fatal in this case, no services were held
at the house, but the gathering at the cemetery was a notably
large one in spite of the inclement weather. The services at the
grave were conducted by Rev. Dr. Wolff, and were of a simple and
touching character, opening with the words of the great Teacher,
"Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for
of such is the Kingdom of Heaven" - and followed by other
selections fitting the sorrowful occasion. At the close of the
service, the mound was covered with beautiful flowers, rich in
perfume and fruitful in suggestions of the lovely human flower
which in its brief life on earth had exhaled only fragrance and
sweetness. Little Lucy was a child of unusual promise, gifted
with rare intelligence and childish charms added to a winning
and loving disposition. She was the idol of the now desolate
home and a favorite with her young associates. Her bright and
happy childhood promised to blossom into a womanhood of wide
usefulness, a blessing to her parents and friends. But the fond
hopes which were centered in her young life are withered and
fled, and there remains to the afflicted parents only the
consolation that in her earthly home she tasted none but the
sweetness and joy of existence, and is now forever sheltered
from the storms and sorrows which those who reach mature years
never escape. Yet none of these things can still the longing of
the parental heart for the living presence of the loved ones who
have passed beyond the shadows - and, doubtless, to many who
gathered around that open grave this morning, with hearts full
of sympathy and sorrow, there came thoughts of how often "the
beloved physician" had brought comfort and help into stricken
households, and of how many were the homes whose family circles
were unbroken today because of his skill and watch care. To such
it seemed a cruel mockery that when the clouds gathered over his
own home, those who were so greatly debtors to him in time of
trouble were powerless to return availing aid.
NOTES:
Three days following the death of Lucy, Ruth Hapgood, daughter
of Charles H. Hapgood (founder of Hapgood Plow Company in Alton)
and friend to Lucy, also died of diphtheria. Dr. William A.
Haskell was one of the pallbearers.
Dr. and Mrs. Haskell
gave $500 to the Alton Library Association, in memory of his
daughter, Lucy. The money was to go to the purchase of books for
children. Lucy’s grandfather (on her mother’s side) was John E.
Hayner, benefactor of the Alton Hayner Library, which was
completed in 1891.
In 1885, for Lucy’s fifth birthday, an
ornate, custom-built playhouse was erected on the grounds of her
home. It was designed by noted Alton architect, Lucas
Pfeiffenberger. The playhouse still stands today (on the grounds
of Haskell Park, at Henry and E. 12th Streets), and is on the
National Register of Historic Places.
HASKELL, UNKNOWN BABY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April
21, 1900
Baby Dies in Squalor
Deputy Coroner Bauer was
called last night to hold an inquest over the body of a month
old baby girl that was found dead in a bed in a miserable tent,
4x6 feet, which William Haskell and his wife called home. The
family slept on rags on the ground and on a bundle of these the
child was found. It was the most wretched spectacle the
coroner's jury ever saw, and the jurors made haste to step
outside after viewing the body. The family was filthy with dirt
and disease, and the squalor was disgusting. The coroner's jury
found a verdict of death from natural causes.
HASKELL, WILLIAM A. (DOCTOR)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
July 13, 1916
Prominent Alton Physician Passes Away
Dr.
William A. Haskell, for many years one of the most successful
medical practitioners in Southern Illinois, died at his
residence in Alton shortly after 11 o'clock Friday morning. He
had been unconscious all of Thursday night, and the members of
his family realized that the long illness was nearing an end,
but it was not generally known among friends of the family that
he was in such a serious state. It was not until he became
unconscious Wednesday evening that it was fully realized that
there was grave danger that he would not rally. He was taken
sick last Saturday with the attack that proved fatal. The
illness of Dr. Haskell dates back about fifteen years. At the
time he was stricken he was enjoying one of the best practices
in the state. He had a wide reputation in medicine and he had
served as a member of the State Board of Health, and had also
contributed to medical literature. When he was taken seriously
ill, at the beginning and later began to recover from what was
then believed to be a fatal attack, he decided to discontinue
the practice of medicine and he gave himself up to an effort to
recover his strength. He spent much of his time in travel, and
most of his winters he passed in climates where he could avoid
the bad weather of an Alton winter. He had apparently made great
progress toward recovery and was in a much improved condition.
During his long illness, on several occasions, Dr. Haskell's
medical knowledge alone saved him. It is related that at times
he recognized the changes in his condition and was able to
direct those attending him as to remedial measures, until some
physician could be brought. At one time he was credited with
directing the fight to save his own life until a specialist who
was on his way from Chicago to take charge of him could reach
his bedside and relieve the then dying doctor. It was after such
experiences as this that he rallied, regained his strength, was
able to make long journeys to Europe, Africa and the sunny
islands of the south in the Atlantic. Dr. Haskell was a native
of Hillsboro, Ill., and was born June 22, 1845. He was educated
in Hillsboro Academy and the Franklin Military of Boston. He
graduated in the classical department at Harvard in 1866. Three
years later he graduated from the Harvard medical department. He
began practice in Edwardsville, then moved to Alton where he was
active in his profession for thirty years and attained great
eminence as a doctor. He was a leader in whatever he undertook.
He became interested in politics and for years was the
dominating figure in Madison County politics. He relinquished
his political interests at about the time his health broke down.
For many years there was not a Republican convention or
gathering in this part of the state that he was not present, and
though he never took office himself, he was a powerful factor in
determining who was to be nominated and elected to office.
Politics was his pastime, but it was not allowed to interfere
too much with the practice of medicine, in which he was the most
deeply interested. He served as surgeon in charge of St.
Joseph's Hospital for many years. He was married in July 17,
1877 to Florence Ellen Hayner, daughter of the late John E.
Hayner. Beside his wife he leaves one son, John H. Haskell. For
many years Dr. Haskell was prominent in Masonic circles and up
to the time that ill health forced him to give up all other
activities, he was a leader in the work of that fraternity in
all its branches in Alton.
HASLINGER, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January
10,1910
Teamster Commits Suicide In Room Back of Kopp's
Saloon
John Haslinger, aged 51, a teamster whose home was at
1010 Staunton street, killed himself Sunday evening by drinking
carbolic acid in the room back of the Kopp saloon at Fifth and
Ridge streets. Haslinger had been in the employ of P. B.
Robertson for four years, and was considered such a good workman
he was under pay whether he worked or not. Sunday morning he
received a letter from Louisiana, Mo., for Thomas Swift, and
started out to find him about 10 a.m. He never returned home.
When he was found to have taken the acid, an ambulance was sent
to move him to the hospital, but before the ambulance reached
him he had died, and Coroner Streeper was notified to get the
body. Haslinger leaves a wife and two children. Mrs. Haslinger
could not account for her husband's suicide, and believes that
he did it while frenzied with drink. He had no troubles at home,
and had not been out of work. Members of Haslinger's family say
that he had been worrying for several weeks over his father and
mother, whom he not seen in forty years, since he left his home
in the old country. He had longed to take a trip back home, but
the apparent impossibility of his ever going back to see his
relatives caused him to become very despondent and this is the
only reason that can be assigned for his successful attempt on
his life.
HASSELBERG, EDELINE SCHYTTE BLIX/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, November 10, 1904
The many friends of Dr. and Mrs.
William Hasselberg will deeply sympathize with them in the death
of their little daughter, Edeline Schytte Blix, aged seven
months and four days. The little one was taken ill on Saturday
with meningitis and died at 3 o'clock this morning. The child
was born in Christiana, Norway, and Mrs. Hasselberg brought her
child with her to this country last summer. That it has been a
delight to the fond parents and the comfort of their home their
many friends well know. The funeral will be private and will
take place from the home on Prospect street tomorrow afternoon.
HASSENBILLER, OTIS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 9,
1910
Fatally Injured Under Cars .... Both Legs Severed
Otis Hassenbiller, aged 44, whose home is on Mounier street in
North Side, was fatally injured this forenoon, shortly before 12
o'clock, by falling under a freight car at the foot of Spring
street. The levee engine was hauling a string of cars loaded
with wheat, and Hassenbiller was standing between two cars
taking a ride. In some way he lost his hold and went down
between the cars, and falling across the rail, the wheels of a
car passed over his legs, cutting them off at the hips. Part of
the lower end of the body was mangled also. Hassenbiller was
believed to be dead, and a notice was sent to the coroner to get
the body. However the spectators who gathered quickly found that
he still had life in him, and an ambulance was called to haul
him to the hospital. The surgeons at once found that he was
fatally hurt, and said he could not live more than a few hours.
He died at 2 o'clock. The marvel was that he was not instantly
killed as he suffered injuries that ordinarily would have proved
fatal at once. In his pocket was found a letter which identified
him. His family were notified. One of his daughters works for
the Central Union telephone company. He was a wife and seven
children. One son, Richard, is at Monticello, Ill., a married
daughter, Mrs. Claud Goodale of Villa Grove, Ill., Miss Lorene
of the Bell telephone office, and four other children survive
him. Hassenbiller had just returned from a trip in search of
health. He was born and raised at Pana, Ill., and worked as
weighmaster at a mine there until about four months ago when he
moved to Alton. He was prostrated by heat at his place of
employment (Duncan's Foundry), and had never been well since. He
had been at Pana for a month trying to recuperate his health. It
is supposed he was wandering about the railroad yards when he
tried to climb on the moving train and met his death. His
daughter at the telephone office first heard of her father's
injury while helping to give a telephone connection so the
police could inquire of Mrs. George Ott, whose name was
mentioned in a letter Hassenbiller's wife had written him and
which was found on his person.
HASSMANN, ANNA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 17,
1902
Mrs. Anna Hassmann, widow of Frederick Hassmann, died
Friday morning at 3:30 o'clock at the family home two miles east
of East Alton. She had been ill several months and a malady
similar to pneumonia caused her death. She was 68 years of age
and had been a resident near East Alton for many years. She
leaves seven children, Messrs. George, Henry, Edward, Louis,
Fred Hassmann, Mrs. Carrie Balster, and Mrs. Sophia Feldjes.
Mrs. Hassmann was a member of the Evangelical church and the
funeral will probably take place Sunday from the church in this
city. Burial will be in the City Cemetery. A valuable estate is
left the children.
HASTINGS, MARGARET/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February
23, 1909
Miss Margaret Hastings, aged 36 years, died this
afternoon at St. Joseph's hospital following a surgical
operation for the removal of a tumor. She was a native of Alton
and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hastings.
She leaves two brothers, Martin Hastings of Alton, and Thomas
Hastings, an engineer, who has a passenger run on the Burlington
between Chicago and Omaha. She is also survived by numerous
other relatives, cousins, etc., in Alton. Funeral arrangements
have not been made.
HASTINGS, MARY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 28,
1918
Mrs. Mary Hastings died Monday morning at the family
home at 1310 East Broadway, at the age of 72 years. Mrs.
Hastings was the mother of Miss Mary Hastings, one of Alton's
best known school teachers, employed at Humboldt school. She is
also survived by two sons, John G. and Joseph H., both of this
city. Mrs. Hastings was born in Ireland, but has resided in
Alton since she was 14 years of age. She was the widow of Joseph
H. Hastings, who died some time ago. Death occurred this morning
at 8:45 o'clock. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 9
o'clock from St. Patrick's Church, and interment will be in
Greenwood Cemetery. Friends are requested to omit flowers.
HASTINGS, UNKNOWN WIFE OF ALBERT H. SR./Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, September 13, 1920
Alton Woman Falls to Death
While Visiting Son at Palmyra, Missouri
The startling news of
the death of Mrs. A. H. Hastings, at Palmyra, Mo., was received
this morning by W. D. W. Barnard, her brother. The message to
Mr. Barnard stated that Mrs. Hastings had suffered a fall down
stairs and was dead. The time of the accident was not stated in
the message, but it is taken for granted that it occurred last
night. Mr. and Mrs. Hastings had been visiting the past month
with their son, Albert H. Hastings Jr., on his farm at Palmyra,
Mo., which is across the river from Quincy. About a year ago,
Mrs. Hastings Jr. met a tragic death on the farm when a team of
horses she was holding in the field for her husband ran away.
Since that time the father and mother of the young man had been
spending as much time as possible with him. In June, A. H.
Hastings Sr. was very ill at the home on College avenue, and
when he was in a low condition his son came from Palmyra and
visited him. The father improved and was again able to go to his
son's home for a visit. Besides her husband, Mrs. Hastings
leaves three sons, Dr. J. B. Hastings of Alton; A. H. Hastings
of Palmyra, Mo.; and Charles Hastings of St. Louis. She also
leaves one brother, W. D. W. Barnard, and three sisters: Miss
Vena Barnard and Mrs. Lulu Gere of Alton; and Mrs. George
Dietiker, who lives in Georgia. Relatives here today knew
nothing of any funeral arrangements that might have been made.
HATCH, HENRY BARRETT/Source: Alton Telegraph, November 12,
1842
Died, in this city [Alton], on the 5th inst., after a
short illness, to the great grief of his afflicted parents,
Henry Barrett, son of Mr. John Hatch, aged 3 years and 5 months.
HATHEWAY, HARRIET A./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March
6, 1908
With little warning that their mother was ill, and
that coming only a short time before the later sadder news came,
the family of Mrs. Harriet A. Hathaway of 548 east Twelfth
street were apprised last evening of her death at Nashville,
Tenn., while accompanying her brother, Albert Wade, and her
sister, Mrs. E. L. Drury, home from a trip to Florida. The two
sisters went with their brother for a month's stay in Florida
for the benefit of Mr. Wade's health. No news of Mrs. Hatheway
being in ill health was received by the family until late
Thursday afternoon when a telephone message came announcing that
she was very ill at Nashville, Tenn., and requesting that her
children go to her. The party were expected to arrive home
Friday morning from their southern trip. A short time after the
first news came of Mrs. Hatheway being ill, a second telegram
came to her brother, Edward P. Wade, announcing her death, and
this message was later confirmed by a telephone message from
Albert Wade, who was with her at Nashville. The information that
came was that she was taken with a very sudden bilious attack,
and that she was ill less than 24 hours....She was born in Alton
and had lived in the city all her life. Coming of a family that
was prominent from the early days of the city, Mrs. Hatheway had
always held a high place in the community where she lived. Her
husband was prominent in municipal affairs, for many years
filling the position of member of the city council, and was a
leading factor in the conduct of city affairs. Her husband also
was the owner of the horse railway system in Alton, and after
his death she became the controlling owner. She was a member of
the Congregational church at Sixth and Henry street from its
organization, and was always among its most active supporters.
She leaves beside her sister, Mrs. Drury, and her two brothers,
E. P. Wade and Albert Wade, four daughters, Mrs. S. C. Farley,
Mrs. J. E. Whitney, Miss Louise Hatheway of Alton, and Mrs. J.
B. Edwards of St. Louis.
HAUCK, LIZZIE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 7, 1916
Mystery Surrounds Death
The mystery which surrounded the
death of Lizzie Hauck, who was found dead six months ago with a
note in her pocket declaring she was tired of life and leaving
instructions for the distribution of her estate, was deepened
today. At the time of her death a shroud of mystery was laid on
the case by those who were closest in the circle of ones who
should know about it. Inquiries at the house where she died
elicited very little information about anything. It was chiefly
from outsiders that any information could be got. In the note
which was found in her pocket was a request that all her
property be given to W. J. Helming of St. Louis. This might have
been used as a will, but it bore the names of no witnesses,
naturally enough, as it was the note of a suicide. So Helming
could not get the money, the residue of $700 found on her person
when she killed herself. Recently, Mrs. J. J. Kreyling, who
claimed she was a relative and the next of kin, filed a petition
in the Probate Court that there be appointed an administrator of
the estate. She asked that John Berner be named as administrator
and this was done. Funeral bills were paid and there is a
balance in the estate which has not been paid to anyone. Now
comes the deepening mystery. Today E. A. Kroener of Detroit,
Mich. arrived in the city of Alton. He was making an
investigation. He wanted full particulars of the death of Miss
Hauck. He did not believe she had any relatives at all. Kroener
declared that he raised Miss Hauck and that six years ago he
gave her about $3,000. He was surprised that only $700 was
possessed by her when she died, and thinks there should be more.
Kroener said that Miss Hauck had no relatives he knew of, and he
seemed certain that Mrs. Kreyling of Alton is not related to the
dead woman. Mr. Kroener was less interested in the estate the
woman left than in the manner of her death and wanted full
details. He was informed she was supposed to have chloroformed
herself to death. Today he conferred with John Berner, who
conducted the inquest and who was appointed administrator after
the court did not pay the money to Helming of St. Louis.
HAUERKIN, LOUIS W./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October
4, 1906
Louis W. Hauerkin died at his home at 1115 East Fifty
street last night after an illness of several weeks from fever.
The young man was 23 years of age, and leaves besides his
parents several brothers and sisters. The funeral will be held
from the home Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. Rev. Theo
Oberhellmann and S. D. McKenny will conduct the funeral service.
HAUK, FREDERICK/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 16,
1900
Frederick Hauk, one of the oldest residents of Alton,
died Sunday morning at the home of his niece, Mrs. William H.
Loehr, on State street. He was 85 years of age and had been in
Alton more than a half century. The funeral will take place
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and services will be in the
Evangelical church, of which he has been a member for many
years.
HAUREKEN, FRIEDA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 18,
1903
Frieda, the two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.
Haureken of 1113 east Fifth street, died Sunday evening at 8
o'clock after an illness with bronchitis and brain fever. The
funeral will be Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home,
and services will be conducted by Rev. T. Oberhellman.
HAUSAN (or HAUSEN), JOHN G./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
February 13, 1920
The death of John G. Hausen (71) occurred
this morning at 9:30 o'clock at the family home, 1520 Market
street. He is survived by his wife, three daughters and one son.
The body will be shipped to St. Charles, Mo., for burial,
probably on Monday.
HAUSKINS, ESTELLE HARNEY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
November 14, 1907
Mrs. Estelle Harney Hauskins, wife of
Chester E. Hauskins, and the last remaining child of Mr. and
Mrs. Paul Harney, died Wednesday evening at 6:30 o'clock at the
home of the Harneys on Mill street. She was 21 years of age and
leaves a little daughter, Paula, who is not two years old. Mrs.
Harney's death was expected, as she had been very ill for a long
time. The same dread malady which claimed her two brothers, Paul
and Howard, within 21 months, claimed her after a comparatively
brief struggle. Her illness began with the mental anxiety
attending the sudden death of her two brothers, in which she was
one of the strongest supporters of her grief stricken parents.
It was a heavy blow to her when her two brothers died within a
short time, and from the death of her brother Howard her decline
was rapid. She was beautiful as a girl, and her marriage to
Chester Hauskins less than three years ago was a very happy
event in her life. During her illness she was attended by her
husband, and her grief stricken parents, all of whom had already
borne heavy burdens laid on their shoulders by deaths of members
of their families outside of the immediate family circle. Mr.
Hauskins had lost his father, and Mrs. Harney and her husband
had lost other near relatives whose deaths came as severe
shocks.
HAUTY, MARY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 27, 1909
Mrs. Mary Hauty, wife of August P. Hauty of 1721 Feldwisch
avenue, died this morning at her home after a long illness. The
immediate cause of her death was weakness from loss of blood,
due to the rupture of blood vessels in her head. Mrs. Hauty had
been a sufferer from dropsical troubles for a long time and
would frequently be very ill. A nervous malady developed and
about two weeks ago, while suffering from the nerve disorder,
her nose began bleeding and surgeons were unable to stop it. It
was decided to take her to the hospital for treatment, but she
was so weak it was impossible to move her. The bleeding at the
nose could not be checked during the remainder of the time she
lived, and she passed away from collapse after the loss of a
large amount of blood. She was 41 years of age, and leaves
besides her husband, three sons and four daughters. The funeral
will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from St. Patrick's
church, and burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.
HAUVEISBURK, ROSS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 9,
1917
Young Man Killed in Explosion at Western Plant - Body
Filled with Primer Caps
Ross Haureisburg [sic], ages 21, of
Bunker Hill, was mangled and the vacuum room in which he was
working was blown to shreds at the Western Cartridge Co. plant,
twenty-five minutes before quitting time, Thursday evening, when
a half million primers exploded. He was alone in the vacuum room
at the time, and the cause of the explosion may never be known
as he was dead before he could tell anyone what had happened.
His duty was to get the primers from the girls in the inspecting
department and carry them to the vacuum room where they were put
in a large boiler, about ten feet high and ten feet in diameter,
to dry. After they are dry the young man put them in sacks so
they could be used in the machines. The primers are charged with
fulminate of mercury, one of the highest explosives, and one
that is easily set off. The vacuum room was a frame building, 15
by 30 feet, adjoining the primer building. It was wrecked by the
force of the explosion and the pieces of wood fell at different
parts of the plant. There was a small panic amongst the girls in
the priming room adjoining the vacuum room. This is a large
brick building and was not injured by the force of the
explosion. Many of the employees, especially the newer ones,
rushed out of the building at the sound of the explosion. They
were quickly quieted, however, and the work resumed. Orders were
given not to allow any of the girls to see the body of the man
who had been killed. Thousands of the little caps from the
primers struck Haurisburg and these caused his death. The force
of some of these were so great that his right leg was cut from
his body. All of his clothing, with the exception of that at his
waist, was torn from the body, and the body filled with the
caps. With his body as badly mangled as it was, there is no
doubt what he died instantly. Haurisburg came to East Alton from
Bunker Hill a year ago, and has been working at the Western
Cartridge Company since and boarding in East Alton. He is
single. He was well known at the Cartridge plant and had a large
number of friends there on account of his sunny disposition. A
surgeon was called after the accident, but the man was dead long
before he could arrive. The body was turned over to Deputy
Coroner William H. Bauer last evening. The inquest will be held
at 7:30 o'clock this evening at the Bauer Undertaking rooms.
There seems to be no chance of finding out the cause of the
explosion. Any one of a hundred little things might have been
the cause. The boy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Haureisburk
[sic] of Bunker Hill. The father and mother, three brothers and
four sisters survive. The parents of the boy arrived in Alton
this afternoon. The body will be taken back to Bunker Hill for
burial.
HAVEN, MARGARET SHEA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March
25, 1920
One of Alton's Oldest Settlers Dies
Mrs.
Margaret Shea Haven, widow of Lawrence Haven, died this morning
at 8 o'clock at the family home, 1208 West Ninth street.
Although Mrs. Haven has been in ill health for many months, her
death was not expected and she died while asleep. Coming to this
country when 14 years of age, Mrs. Haven located on Main street,
now West Ninth street, and never resided in any other port of
the city. She and her husband were among the very old settlers
in the West Side of town, and were among the best known
families. The family lived at Main and State street until 20
years ago, when the home was destroyed by fire. After the fire
the family moved down to 1208 Main street, where they have since
resided. Mrs. Haven was born in Kerry county, Ireland. Her
husband died 16 years ago. She leaves three sons, John, Joseph
and Alfred; two daughters, Miss Mary Haven and Mrs. Lucy Linnan,
and one grandson, Norbet James Haven. The funeral will be held
Saturday morning at 9 o'clock from the Cathedral, Rev. M. T.
Harrant officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery.
HAVEN, MICHAEL ALFRED/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March
29, 1920
Dies 48 Hours After Funeral of Mother
Michael
Alfred Haven, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Haven, died
at the family home at 1208 West Ninth street Sunday evening at
5:30 o'clock, less than 48 hours after the funeral of his
mother, Mrs. Margaret Shea Haven. Fred Haven, as he was best
known, has not been in the best of health for the past few
years, but his condition was not thought to be serious. About a
week ago he left his employment as cooper at the Schaepperkotter
Cooperage for a rest, planning to go back to work again shortly.
He helped care for his mother during her last illness and
attended the funeral Saturday morning. He did not go into the
Cathedral, as he was coughing and did not wish to interrupt the
services. He attended the burial at Greenwood cemetery, however.
About four o'clock Saturday afternoon he was taken very ill and
his death was expected, but he rallied. All day Sunday he was in
fairly good condition but death came very suddenly at 5:30
o'clock. Pneumonia, coupled with heart trouble, was the cause of
death. Very few knew of his illness and his death came as a
shock to many friends. The deceased was born on West Ninth
street, formerly Main street, on August 28, 1878, and would have
been 42 his next birthday. For years he has worked at his trade,
that of a cooper, and was well known throughout the city. He was
the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Haven, and leaves two
brothers, John and Joseph Haven and two sisters, Miss Mary Haven
and Mrs. Lucy Linnan. Also one nephew, Norbett Haven. He was
single. He and his brother, John, were constantly together and
the death comes as a great sorrow to the surviving brother. The
funeral of Haven will be held at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning from
the Cathedral to Greenwood Cemetery.
HAVENS, LAWRENCE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 2,
1904
Lawrence Havens, a long time resident of Alton, died
last night at his home on Main street after an illness of four
months duration from a complication of diseases. He was 67 years
of age and leaves a wife and six children, John, Joseph and
Fred; and three daughters, Mrs. Lucy Oldacre, and Misses Ellen
and Mary Havens, all of Alton. The funeral will be Friday
morning at 9 o'clock from the Cathedral.
HAWES, G. W./Source: Alton Telegraph, January 11, 1840
Died, in the town of Upper Alton, on Tuesday morning last, of
the consumption, Mr. G. W. Hawes, aged about 35 years.
HAWKINS, ELIZABETH J./Source: Alton Telegraph, November 6,
1863
Died at Locust Grove, six miles from Alton, Elizabeth J.
Hawkins, wife of James A. Hawkins, aged 25 years and five
months. She leaves an afflicted husband and many friends to
mourn her early death.
HAWKINS, GEORGINA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 9,
1904
Mrs. Georgina Hawkins, aged 68, died from a complication
of pneumonia and stomach troubles at her home on Highland avenue
this morning at 7 o'clock. She had been in poor health two
years, but on Christmas day was stricken with a fatal illness
with pneumonia. Her condition was alarming almost from the
beginning. Saturday morning she seemed brighter within a half
hour before death occurred, but shortly before 7 o'clock she
suddenly collapsed after a violent attack of the malady, and her
death followed a short time afterward. Mrs. Hawkins had been a
resident of Alton about 65 years. She was born in London,
England, but came to Alton when a child. She was twice married.
She leaves a sister, Mrs. Frank Reed of Jacksonville, Ill., and
Mr. William Ellis Smith of Upper Alton. She leaves also five
children: Mrs. J. F. Bunn of Springfield; William J. Nixon of
St. Louis; Utten S. and R. D. Nixon; Miss May Hawkins and Rose
Hawkins of Alton. Mrs. Hawkins was a member of the Episcopal
church. She was highly respected by all who knew her and a good
mother to her family. Her death is a sad blow to her relatives
and friends.
HAWKINS, JEMIMA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 19, 1919
Mrs. Jemima Hawkins, wife of Philip Hawkins and one of the best
known colored residents of Godfrey township, died this morning
at the Peoples Hospital, St. Louis. She was 63 years old, and
besides her husband leaves 8 children. The body will be brought
to Alton this evening. Funeral services will be held Wednesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Union Baptist Church, and the
burial will be in the Godfrey Cemetery.
HAWKINS, MARY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 22, 1909
Mrs. Mary Hawkins, wife of Walter Hawkins, colored, died
Saturday night from pneumonia, aged 26. She leaves her husband
and two children. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning from
the Union Baptist church.
HAWKINS, R. H./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 16,
1918
Long Buried Body Exhumed to Move to Sedalia, Missouri
Forty-three years ago (abt. 1875), R. H. Hawkins, a former
business man in Alton and partner of C. S. Leech Sr., was buried
in City Cemetery. Recently his widow died and was buried at
Sedalia, Mo., and it was decided by the son to exhume the
remains of his father and bury the body beside the body of Mrs.
Hawkins, as had been the wish of Mrs. Hawkins. Friday, Mr.
Leech, with four others, undertook to exhume the body. They dug
down, expecting to find nothing left of the casket or the body,
but great was their surprise to encounter an old fashioned iron
casket of great weight. It was hoisted from the ground with
great difficulty, and when brought to the surface was opened
slightly. Mr. Leech, who had known Mr. Hawkins well, took a look
at his old business associate and he discovered, to his
amazement, that notwithstanding the long period that had elapsed
since the death of Mr. Hawkins, the body was in a perfect state
of preservation. The features were just as natural to Mr. Leech
as if it had been but yesterday he had seen his old business
partner. The casket was in fine condition too, the paint still
being on it just as it was when buried. A large wooden box had
been provided in which the casket was placed to be shipped to
Sedalia for burial. The son was here over a week ago to make
arrangements for disinterring the body of his father, but did
not come here to assist in making the removal. Mr. Leech plans
to write to the son and tell him of the remarkable fact that the
body had been perfectly kept, though the science of embalming
was not in extensive practice then.
HAWLEY, ANDREW T./Source: Alton Telegraph, December 8, 1898
Partner in Alton Agricultural Works
Andrew T. Hawley died
Thursday night after a long illness. His end was peaceful and
quiet. He died on his 72nd birthday. He had lived in or near
Alton the greater part of his life. He came to this city when
only nine years old. He was educated in Shurtleff College. He
began as a clerk in a store at 16 years of age, and at 23 began
business for himself, which he continued for many years. Early
in life, he purchased a farm in Godfrey Township, where he made
his home, still continuing in business in the city. After
retiring from mercantile pursuits, he became a partner in the
Agricultural Works, which he directed until some seven or eight
years ago.
Mr. Hawley married Miss Helen M. Spaulding,
daughter of D. A. Spaulding, the well-known civil engineer. Mr.
Hawley’s wife and two children, Nina and Andrew Jr., survive
him. His brother, Captain George E. Hawley, lives in St. Louis.
At 2 o’clock Sunday, the funeral of Andrew T. Hawley was
held in the Baptist Church. Rev. M. W. Twing, the pastor, was
assisted by Rev. Dr. L. A. Abbott and Rev. Dr. M. Jameson, both
being long-time friends and former pastors of the venerable
gentleman. Dr. Jameson delivered a eulogistic address, calling
to mind many of the characteristics of Mr. Hawley, and paying an
eloquent tribute to his Christian character.
Dr. Abbott’s
tribute to the memory of his departed friend was equally
touching. The services at the church closed by singing, “One
Sweetly Solemn Thought.” The pallbearers were Messrs. George K.
Hopkins, George Emery, H. R. Phinney, H. M. Carr, William M.
Pierson, and Allen Jameson. Interment was in the Alton City
Cemetery.
Source: Alton Telegraph, December 8, 1898
Captain George E. Hawley of St. Louis, formerly of Alton and a
member of the firm of Paddock-Hawley Iron Company, was in town
Saturday to attend the funeral of his brother, Mr. Andrew T.
Hawley, whose death took place Thursday night. Captain Hawley
states that his brother died on his 72nd birthday. The two
brothers came to Alton with their uncle, Thomas G. Hawley, from
the Province of Quebec, Canada, in 1836, when at the age
respectively of 9 and 13. Their uncle, Thomas, lived in a large
log house on the location where the meat market of Kirsch & Co.
now stands on Second Street [Broadway]. The house stood some
distance from the street. All the rest of the block, except the
corner occupied by the Nisbett building, was a garden plot of
its owner, where George and his brother, Andrew, grew vegetables
for the family. They had a cow and other animals, and the stable
was where the Rodemeyer carriage repository now stands. Captain
Hawley gave many interesting reminiscences of the early town.
The Captain was for many years engaged in the river trade, and
told of the importance of Alton’s river business in the early
days. Captain W. P. Lamothe came to Alton a year later than the
Hawleys, and became a clerk for the commission house of which
Thomas Hawley (uncle to the boys) was the senior partner.
Captain Lamothe was a distant relative of the Hawleys. He died
very near his birthday anniversary, which was November 24.
Captain Lamothe was 81 years and 8 days old. Thus have passed
away within a few hours, two of the oldest residents of this
vicinity, and who were related, and who came to Alton a year
apart, both having lived in the vicinity of Alton 62 and 61
years respectively.
HAWLEY, DANIEL WEBSTER/Source: Alton Telegraph, May 2, 1838
Died, on Saturday last, Daniel Webster, infant son of H. Hawley,
Esq. of this city, aged three weeks.
HAWLEY, ELI/Source: Alton Telegraph, January 25, 1850
Died
on Saturday morning, 12th inst., our aged and much esteemed
friend and fellow-citizen, Eli Hawley, Esq. Mr. Hawley was in
the ninety-third year of his age, and had been a citizen of
Alton some fifteen years. From an early period in life, he had
been a consistent and steady member of the Protestant Episcopal
Church, and by his steady attendance on its services, had become
fully induced with its doctrines and established in its
principles. His oft-repeated prayer, “From sudden death – Good
Lord, deliver us,” was answered in mercy. After almost a century
of uninterrupted good health, it is less proper to say that he
died, than that he ceased to live, for he died without positive
disease, and the hand of vibrance was not on him. “Let me die
the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like unto
His.”
HAWLEY, GEORGE E. (CAPTAIN)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
April 3, 1913
Old Time Steamboat Captain Dies
Capt.
George E. Hawley of St. Louis, a former steamboat _______,
working in the vicinity of Alton, died at his home this morning
from old age. The old captain who was very well known in Alton,
especially by the older generation, was 96 years of age. He was
captain of steamboats on the Mississippi from 1840 until 1875.
During that time he was in charge of the steamers Reindeer, City
of Alton, and the Altona. When the late King Edward VII of
England visited the United States in the fifties as the Prince
of Wales he was taken from Alton down the Mississippi River in a
boat under the charge of Capt. Hawley. The old man felt highly
honored on the occasion and retold the story of that trip many
times. The funeral arrangements have not been made, but it has
been decided to bury him in Alton.
HAWLEY, HELEN M./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 27,
1912
Mrs. Helen M. Hawley, widow of Andrew T. Hawley, aged
72, died Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock at her home on the
Grafton road from uraemia, after a week's illness. Mrs. Hawley's
condition was recognized as a dangerous one, but on the day her
death occurred she seemed much improved and manifested interest
in what was going on about the place. A short time before death
occurred she relapsed into unconsciousness and did not revive.
Mrs. Hawley was the widow of a former well known Alton business
man, and the family lived in Alton until 27 years ago, when they
moved to the farm where she died. Her husband was in the retail
business and also engaged in the sale and manufacture of
agricultural implements in Alton. Mrs. Hawley was born in
Rockford, Ill., but came here when a child and was married in
Alton. She is survived by two children, Andrew T. Hawley and
Miss Nina Hawley. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 10
o'clock and services will be conducted by Rev. M. W. Twing.
Burial will be in the City cemetery at Alton about noon.
HAWLEY, THOMAS G./Source: Alton Telegraph, October 3, 1862
Died, Thursday, October 2nd, Thomas G., infant son of George F.
and Julia F. Hawley, aged one year and one day.
HAWLEY, UNKNOWN LAD/Source: Alton Telegraph, November 29,
1850
During the storm on Wednesday morning last, a young lad
about 10 years of age, being in the family of Mr. V. H. Hawley,
about two miles north of Alton, was struck dead by lightning,
just as he was closing the door after entering the house.
HAWLEY, WILLIE F./Source: Alton Telegraph, March 31, 1865
Died this morning at ten o’clock, Willie F., infant son of
George E. and Julia F. Hawley, aged dix months and two days.
HAYDEN, ACHSAH L./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 7,
1900
Mrs. Achsah L. Hayden, wife of Frederick Hayden, died
Friday evening at the family home, 201 Madison street, after an
illness of three years with paralysis. She was 73 years of age
last October, and had lived in Alton most of the time since
1866, when she came to Alton with her husband. Three years ago
she was taken with incipient paralysis, which first affected her
feet. The paralysis gradually extended, and during the past five
months her condition became most alarming. In the hope that the
sunny south would be beneficial to her health, last fall she
left with her husband to spend the winter in the orange groves
near Tampa, where the aged couple had a beautiful home. Mrs.
Hayden thought she would recover at once when she would be in
her home there, and she kept up her courage to the last. The
paralysis became general while she was in Florida, and she was
almost helpless. One week ago she was brought to her home in
Alton, and she became much worse. Death came as the paralysis
slowly crept upward, benumbing her brain and rendering her
unconscious. Mrs. Hayden was born in Westboro, Mass., and was
united in marriage to Frederick Hayden when she was 20 years of
age. In 1866 she came to Alton with her husband, who established
a fruit farm and erected the residence on Madison street that
has been their home in Alton. She leaves no children, and only
her aged partner of more than a half century of married life,
together with a sister, Mrs. Sara M. Forbush, who lived with
her, are the only immediate relatives left. The funeral will be
Sunday at 2 p.m., and services will be in the home. Rev. George
Gebauer officiating.
HAYDEN, CHARLES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 24,
1903
Charles Hayden is doubtless in the Mississippi river.
Thursday E. H. Webb found Hayden's hat and an oar of the skiff
where they had been floated by the current. The hat was lodged
on some willows below the lower end of Bayless Island. The oar
was washed up on the island about one mile below the mouth of
Alton slough. There were no traces of the missing man in the
vicinity, and all hope of him being found alive has been
abandoned. Wednesday afternoon at 6 o'clock Hayden was seen in
the skiff just inside of Alton slough, above the Missouri end of
the Alton bridge. That was the last seen of him alive. It is
believed he was drowned in the Mississippi and not in the
slough, as his hat and the oar were found on the river side of
the island. A son of the missing man is at home very ill with
appendicitis. When informed of the nature of his son's malady,
Hayden became very despondent. Captain Webb went down the river
today in his launch, Transit, to make search for his missing
boat, which is supposed to have been picked up by a fisherman to
be held until called for. Friends of Charles Hayden say that he
was doubtless suffering from a recurrence of the attack of
mental troubles from which he suffered least [sic] summer.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 12, 1903
The body of
Charles Hayden, the well known glassblower who disappeared from
his home twenty days ago, was found Tuesday morning, the 20th
day since he was drowned, floating in the Mississippi near the
place where the oars of his boat were found two days after his
disappearance. The oars were found at the diamond board on
Bayliss Island. William Thomas and John McCarthy have been
making a persistent search for the body of the drowned man. A
reward of $150 was offered by Mrs. Hayden and the Glass Bottle
Blowers Association, branch No. 2. Thomas and McCarthy went down
the river Tuesday morning and shortly after they began looking
for the body they were attracted toward an object floating on
the surface of the water. It proved to be the body of the
missing man. McCarthy came back to Alton to make report, and
Undertaker Will H. Bauer, who was authorized by Mrs. Hayden to
pursue a search for her husband's body, went down the river in
Capt. W. D. Fluent's boat to bring the body back. The funeral of
Charles Hayden will be held Wednesday morning at nine o'clock,
and services will be conducted at the family home on east Fifth
street. Deputy Coroner Streeper will hold an inquest over the
remains this evening. [Burial was in City Cemetery]
HAYDEN, FREDERICK/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 27,
1906
Frederick Hayden, aged 80 years, 6 months, died at his
home in this city this morning, after a protracted illness. He
had been a sufferer from Brights disease for many years and
frequently in the past few years he had attacks of uraemic
poisoning, so that on several occasions it was believed that he
would die, but he would rally and be able to get out again. His
last illness began a short time ago and his condition became
very serious from the beginning. Mr. Hayden was a native of
Massachusetts, but came to Alton shortly after the close of the
Civil War. He bought a fine place on the outskirts of the city
and he developed it into a fine fruit farm. He was an expert at
fruit culture, and beside the place he conducted in Alton, he
devoted a number of years to the culture of oranges in Florida.
Mrs. Hayden died in this city six years ago. The funeral will be
held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence on Madison
avenue.
HAYDEN, GEORGE D./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 26,
1912
Proprietor of Hayden Machine Shop in Alton
George D.
Hayden, one of Alton's best known residents, died at his home on
Summit street at 2:30 o'clock Friday morning after an illness of
one month. Mr. Hayden's death had been expected for some time.
He was taken ill a month ago, and at no time did he show any
power to rally from the sickness. His age was against him and
his relatives and friends had no hope of his recovery. The death
of Mr. Hayden removes from Alton a man who for many years has
been prominent in business, and always interested in the city.
He was a master of his trade, an expert machinist, and a
mechanic in whose judgment and ability the most implicit
reliance was placed by those who knew him. He was a plain spoken
man, but a man who made warm friendships. Those who met him when
he was out on hunting trips knew him at his very best. He was a
great lover of nature, and was happy when he could take time
from his work to go hunting. A few years ago he found that his
condition of health would forbid him making any more trips, as
he was obliged to stay near home, and this was one of his great
sorrows. George D. Hayden was born in Alton October 7, 1836, on
the site now occupied by the Alton post office at Third and Alby
streets. He was married to Sarah H. Shelly at Davenport, Iowa,
December 24, 1857, and she survives him. He leaves beside his
wife, two brothers, William H. Hayden of Springfield, Ill., and
Rev. Charles A. Hayden of Buffalo, N. Y. Mr. Hayden was a man
who was known for his honesty and his truthfulness. While he
never made any show of these virtues, his friends had learned
that what he said he knew to be absolutely true and his word
might be relied upon implicitly. He was engaged in the machinist
occupation at Alton for forty years or more, and he had made a
reputation for skillfulness and a wide, comparative knowledge of
the business that made his services extremely valuable to all in
Alton who had machinery needing the attention of an expert. The
funeral will be held Sunday morning at 9 o'clock from the home,
615 Summit street.
HAYDEN, LEO/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 3, 1921
Leo Hayden, 16, son of Marion H. Hayden of Collinsville, died
yesterday in St. Mary's hospital, East St. Louis, of a gunshot
wound received in an accident while hunting Thursday. He was
hunting with a cousin when the latter's gun was accidentally
discharged. He was taken to the hospital at East St. Louis but
it is thought the loss of blood during the trip made his chances
of recovery slight.
HAYDEN, MARY A./Source: Alton Telegraph, November 23, 1849
Died at St. Louis on Friday the 15th last, Mary A., daughter and
only child of Mr. William H. Hayden, late of Alton, aged one
year and four days – a very interesting and intelligent little
girl, the delight of her now deeply afflicted parents.
HAYDEN, WILLIAM (CAPTAIN)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
July 24, 1918
Civil War Veteran - Brother of George D.
Hayden
Captain William H. Hayden, aged 93, died in the
Soldiers' Home at Quincy Tuesday morning at 7 o'clock. Capt.
Hayden was a brother of George D. Hayden, for many years an
Alton business man, and he was a frequent visitor in Alton
during his brother's lifetime. Capt. Hayden served in the
Quartermasters corps during the Civil War. He was born in
Boston, Mass., and came to Illinois with his father in 1831. He
resided in Springfield for many years. He leaves one child, Mrs.
H. Wilson, of Springfield. He was a member of the Odd Fellows
and the Presbyterian Church. The funeral will be held tomorrow
morning in Springfield from St. Paul's Church at 10:30 o'clock.
HAYES, ANNA BISHOP/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 9,
1921
Mrs. Anna Bishop Hayes, wife of Charles W. Hayes, passed
away Thursday, July 7, at 7:50 p.m. at the family home, 512 Vine
street, after an illness which extended over a period of several
months. Mrs. Hayes was born in Shuyler County, November 11,
1870. Her marriage to Charles W. Hayes took place December 23,
1890. To them four children were born, one daughter dying in
infancy. The three who survive to mourn her death, besides the
sorrowing husband and aged mother, are: Charles A., aged 26;
Walter V., aged 22, and Lillian, aged 18, all at home. She also
leaves the following brothers and sisters: William Bishop of
East Moline, George Bishop of Pekin, John Bishop of Blue Island,
Okla., Mrs. Mary E. Good of Blue Island, Ill., and Mrs. Emaline
Smith of Oklahoma City, Okla. She became a member of the
Christian Church at an early age, and since coming to Alton
about seven years ago, has been a devoted member and tireless
worker in the Cherry Street Baptist Church. She was a charter
member of the Auxiliary, B. F. L. and E, and the Carpenters'
Auxiliary No. 29, and held the office of Grand Past President in
the former. Last November she developed a severe case of
influenza from which she never fully recovered. Several months
later complications set in which resulted in death. Everything
that loving hands could administer was done to relieve her long
suffering. She bore her affliction with loving patience and
passed peacefully to rest as if in sleep. Her presence will be
sorely missed by a host of friends to whom she had endeared
herself through her loving personality and tender devotion to
her family. Funeral services will be held from the home, 512
Vine street, at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, July 10. Rev. S. D. McKenny
of the Cherry Street Baptist Church will officiate. Interment
will be in City Cemetery. All friends and neighbors are invited
to attend.
HAYES, NORA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 16,
1914
The funeral of Mrs. Nora Hayes, who died Friday at her
home, 4_9 east Fifteenth street, aged 36, was held yesterday
afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Hayes was born at Mowequa in Shelby
County, Ill., and was first married to James Fulk in 1898. Four
children were born of this marriage - Cecil, Ethel, Flossie, and
Dollie. Her first husband died in 1910 and she married Simon D.
Hayes June 1, 1912.
HAYES, SIMON/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 17,
1919
The grim reaper paid a second visit early this morning
at the Hayes home at 10 East Fifth street. Simon Hayes was
buried from the family home Sunday afternoon, the funeral
services being conducted by Rev. Theodore Cates, pastor of the
Wesley M. E. Chapel, and the interment being in the City
Cemetery. His daughter and her husband, Edward Hosey, came down
from Grafton, to be at the services. They brought their 3 year
old daughter, Mary Rene, with them. The little one was taken
with an attack of peritonitis Sunday, and at 9:30 this morning
passed away. The parents returned to Grafton on the afternoon
train and took the body of the little one with them. Funeral
services will be held tomorrow at Grafton.
HAYES, THERESA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 4,
1909
Mrs. Theresa Hayes, wife of John Hayes, night engineer
at the pumping station of the Alton Water Co., died very
suddenly Friday evening at the family home over Starr &
Struiff's store on Second street. Mrs. Hayes had not been
feeling well for about a week or ten days, and believed she was
suffering from malaria. She had been complaining of heart
trouble for some time, and on the night of the fire in J. H.
Booth's store, near her home, she became so nervous and her
heart action was so bad it was necessary to remove her from the
house so she could not see it. Friday evening she had just told
her husband goodbye as he left to go to work, and was not any
worse than usual. A few minutes later she died on the floor, and
before medical attention could be procured, had passed away. She
was 46 years of age and had been married 21 years. She had no
children. Coroner Streeper held an inquest this morning and a
verdict of death from heart trouble following chronic nephritis
was found. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon from the family home, 120 west Second street, Rev. M.
W. Twing officiating.
HAYNER, JENNIE/Source: Alton Telegraph, July 29, 1864
Died
in Alton on the 24th instant, Jennie, infant daughter of John E.
and Jennie C. Hayner.
HAYNER, JENNIE D./Source: Alton Daily Telegraph, February 25,
1888
Wife of John E. Hayner
The dread angel death has
again entered a happy home and left it desolate; bereft of the
gracious presence that for many years diffused peace and
happiness about its fireside. And the shadow over that darkened
home is not limited to its walls, but extends far and wide, for
when so pure and beautiful and self-sacrificing a life goes out,
the community shares in the bereavement and mourns with those
most deeply afflicted. The sad message that went forth yesterday
afternoon of the death of Mrs. Hayner carried grief not alone to
relatives, friends and associates, but to the homes of want and
suffering, scattered over our city, where during her residence
in Alton, she had ever been a "ministering angel" of mercy,
relieving the distressed and bringing comfort to the suffering.
We would not obtrude on the sacredness of private grief, but in
view of a common sorrow there are some tributes that can hardly
be left unspoken. Mrs. Hayner was a type of "the perfect woman
nobly planned," living for others and not for self, given to
works and benevolence and good will, using the large
opportunities in her hands with wisdom and discretion. Like the
Lady Bountiful of ancient story, no good cause ever appealed to
her in vain, and no case of suffering known to her was left
unrelieved. Her sympathies were broad and catholic. They were
not limited to sentiment, but found expression in deeds that
will leave tender recollections behind them. Her mental
attainments and social accomplishments made her the ornament of
every circle in which she moved, and her natural gifts were
broadened and cultivated by extended foreign travel and
observation, and familiarity with historic scenes and places.
But change of scene and place never weakened her attachment to
home or old-time friends, and her devotion to these was strong
and enduring. Born at Highgate, Vermont, January 2, 1837, she
came of the good old New England stock, whose virtues she ever
exemplified and whose austerities she changed into graces. Her
maiden name was Miss Jennie Drury. Her early life was passed in
the quiet precincts of the New England village, and on the 8th
of October, 1862, she was married to Mr. John E. Hayner, and
removed to this city, which has since been her home, and where a
union of twenty-six years of married life blessed by mutual
devotion has just been brought to so untimely a close. Mrs.
Hayner was a member of the Presbyterian church, connecting
herself therewith soon after her residence in Alton began. She
was also for many years a teacher in the Sunday school, and
notwithstanding continued ill health, was active in all the
social and benevolent work of the church. She was, likewise, for
many years a director of the Alton Library Association, and did
her full part in furthering the work of that organization. She
will be missed in the social circle which she elevated and
brightened; she will be missed in the church whose work she did
so much to uphold and sustain; missed in the dwelling places of
the poor and needy, whose burdens she so often lightened, and
missed, unspeakably, in the beautiful home where the light has
gone out and the husband is left companionless. Her life was a
benediction in the sweet influences clustering about it; her
example an inspiration to right-living, and though now closed to
earthly activities, the work begun and the affections awakened
here will continue to flow on in the broadening current of
blessed memories. Besides her husband and her step-daughter,
Mrs. W. A. Haskell, Mrs. Hayner leaves two sisters, Mrs. W. B.
Pierce of Alton, and Mrs. Heath of Oakland, Florida, a brother,
Mr. F. W. Drury of St. Louis, and a large circle of relatives.
The funeral will take place Monday morning at 10 o'clock from
the family residence. Dr. Gordon of Middletown, N. Y., her
former pastor, has been telegraphed to and is expected to be
present and assist Dr. Wolff at the services. [Burial was in the
Alton City Cemetery.]
HAYNER, JOHN E./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 19,
1903
Well Known Alton Banker and Philanthropist [Builder of
Alton Hayner Library] Dies.
John E. Hayner, former president
of the Alton Savings Bank, and one of the best known financiers
in southern Illinois, died at his home on State street Thursday
morning at 9 o'clock Sunday evening. Mr. Hayner was stricken
with uraemic coma, a phase of chronic nephritis, while in his
home, and he never regained consciousness. Paralysis on the
right side was produced by the malady. Mr. Hayner never showed
the least indication of recovering from the stroke, and the
specialist from Chicago, who attended him, could hold out no
hope to the family that the patient would ever regain
consciousness. The last two days he was reported to be steadily
sinking, and it was given out the end might come at any minute.
During the last night the decline was very rapid and a man with
a less robust constitution could not have withstood the progress
of the malady so long.
Mr. Hayner was a self-made man.
He came to Alton fifty-five years ago, and his success in a
business way probably eclipsed that of any other person ever in
Alton who made a similar start. Almost penniless, he arrived in
the city and the first work he ever did was for the late P. B.
Whipple. Industry and an abnormal business capacity counted
heavily in his favor, and success seemed to crown his every
venture for many years. He was in the hardware business under
the firm name of Nelson & Hayner, and the business house is
remembered by many old residents of Alton. Mr. Hayner was a
director of the old St. Louis, Kansas City and Chicago Railroad,
the present Chicago and Alton [Railroad], and as a member of the
first board of directors was associated with the late John J.
Mitchell in the building of the railroad. In many other early
day enterprises, Mr. Hayner was intimately connected with the
prominent developers of the country. He was one of the best
known financiers in Southern Illinois, and was heavily
interested in many financial ventures in Alton, St. Louis,
Chicago, and other cities. Mr. Hayner was president of the Alton
Savings Bank from its organization until last July, when he
retired from active business pursuits. He was also
vice-president of the Alton National Bank and the heaviest
individual stockholder in that institution. After the death of
D. D. Ryrie, Mr. Hayner was elected to succeed him as cashier of
the First National Bank of Alton, and continued in that position
until the bank was consolidated with the Alton National Bank in
1881.
Probably the best known of Mr. Hayner's
philanthropic investments is the Jennie D. Hayner Memorial
Library, which he gave as a free library to the citizens of
Alton. For years the Alton library had been maintained by an
association of which Mrs. Jennie D. Hayner, his second wife, was
an interested member. After Mrs. Hayner's death, her husband
decided to erect a permanent memorial to his wife and built the
library building at Fourth and State streets, the finest
building of its size in Alton. This library the ladies continued
to maintain through their own efforts largely, and through gifts
of Mr. Hayner, until a few years ago. Mr. Hayner then announced
that he had decided to make the library free to all the Alton
people, and to that end he endowed the institution. The library
will be a monument to him as well as to the lady to whose memory
it was erected. The library gift differs from the Carnegie
libraries in that it is distinctly a free institution and
maintained without any expense for taxes, etc., to the people to
whom it was given. Mr. Hayner leaves his wife and one daughter,
Mrs. W. A. Haskell, who is now with her husband in the Bermuda
Islands, accompanying him in his quest of health.
Mr.
Hayner, the aggressive, pushing, persistent and successful
business man and money-getter, had another side to his
character, and one that many in Alton will deeply feel in his
loss - a tender, sympathetic heart, and an open hand and
pocketbook. Many a widow, many a poor family, will miss his
benefactions, which were given freely and evidently with keen
relish on his part. Columns might be written of this feature - a
feature of which the Apostle Paul in his panegyric wrote: "Now
abideth Faith, Hope and Charity, these three; but the greatest
is Charity." A few instances will suffice to show the chiefest
Grace had a permanent and large place in his heart. Years ago, a
cold winter prevailed. One of the severest nights - with the
thermometer recording much below zero, and a wild storm
prevailing - Mr. Hayner called to mind a widow and daughter.
About 10 o'clock his sympathies were strongly stirred, and
saying to his friends in his palatial home: "Mrs. _____ may be
suffering in this dreadful storm. I must assist her." Suiting
the action to the words, he rolled up a bundle of bedding, as
much as he could carry, and started for the home of the widow
through a blinding storm of sleet and snow. When he arrived at
the home of the widow, he found her and her daughter hovering
over a small stove, with a handful of coals in it. He said: "Why
don't you put in more wood and keep warm?" The old lady pointed
to an armful of wood in the corner, and said in pitiful tones:
"This is all we have, and we are trying to make it last through
the dreadful night." Mr. Hayner told the unfortunate woman to
burn all the wood necessary to warm the room and then go to bed
and cover up with the clothing he had carried them, and he would
have more wood at their home before time to get up the next
morning.
The writer of this paragraph was treasurer a
number of years ago of a fund for charitable purposes. One of
the distributors of the fund called on him one day for ten
dollars to supply the pressing needs of some poor people he had
discovered. The distributor returned in about two hours and laid
two ten dollar bills on the treasurer's desk. "Put that in the
fund," said the distributor. "Where did it come from?" asked the
treasurer. "After I had made my purchases, I met Mr. Hayner and
he inquired what I was doing. I told him. He asked where the
money came from, and with very tender voice and much feeling he
handed me these two bills saying to put them in the fund to be
used for similar purposes, and when they are used to come and
get more."
As said above, these instances are simply
illustrations of what was constantly being done with the aid of
the deceased citizen. To multiply them would be needless, and
might be burdensome. Mr. Hayner was born in Orleans county, New
York, March 29, 1827, and would have been 76 years of age the
29th day of this month. The funeral will be held Saturday
morning at 10 o'clock from the family home on State street.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 21, 1903
The
funeral of John E. Hayner was held this morning at 10 o'clock.
Services were conducted in the family home on State street by
Rev. Dr. Thomas Gordon, D. D., of Washington, D. C., and Rev. H.
K. Sanborne of the First Presbyterian church. Dr. Gordon's part
in the services was an eloquent and touchingly tender tribute of
an intimate, personal friend of the deceased who had known him
many years better than most people had known Mr. Hayner. The
residence was filled with friends and business associates of Mr.
Hayner, and there was a large attendance of Alton business men
who had business relations with him in his long period of
business activity in Alton. The cortege that followed the body
to City Cemetery to see the remains laid away in the family
burying ground was one of the longest ever known in Alton. Six
of the business associates and old friends of Mr. Hayner (E. P.
Wade, H. Watson, J. W. Cary, G. W. Hill, Levi Davis and W. T.
Norton) served as an escort of honor, and six others (C. A.
Caldwell, H. B. Sparks, James Duncan, C. A. Cannell, Edmond
Beall, and C. W. Milnor), served as active pallbearers.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 28, 1903
A Tribute of
Respect - To those of us who have known Mr. Hayner through our
connection with the library, his loss is irreparable. We shall
miss his kindly interest in the management; he was never
obtrusive and always patient. Back in the "seventies" [1870s]
when the library was allowed to occupy space in the City Hall,
he gave evidence of his appreciation of the work the ladies of
Alton had undertaken to carry on. There were others who helped
and approved, but he was never second in those early days. Did
we show any weariness we were cheered in our efforts by words of
encouragement and substantial assistance. This instance is
worthy of mention:
Some years ago one of the directors
stepped into the bank; when she was about to leave he said: "How
is the library doing?" She answered: "We gain in the number of
books, but not as many of the kind we would like to have. We
have to buy the books that are called for most, and it is the
readers of light literature that give the largest subscriptions.
You known a wagon load of books of fiction could be bought for
twenty-five dollars, but the standard works and those that give
tone to a library are not so easily obtained." He excused
himself and passed into the adjoining room. When he came back,
he handed her a check saying, "That will help to get some of the
books you speak of." Many times have the needs of the book
committee been anticipated in this modest way, with a kindly
remark: "You need not thank me. Don't speak of it."
In
1890 he purchased the site and commenced the "Hayner Memorial"
building, and on May 21, 1891, the finished and furnished
building was presented to the association. May 22 it was opened
to the public. It is with gratitude that we record we were
spared attending to many troublesome details that should have
fallen to us. More than three years ago he decided to give a
free library to Alton. Preparations went on quietly, and July 1,
1900, the Jennie D. Hayner free library was established. There
are some things that makes the Hayner library stand almost alone
in towns of the population of Alton. One is there is no tax upon
the people. We could wish he had lived to carry out his plans
for enlarging it, but He who governs the affairs of men has
ordered otherwise, and we bow in submission. Mr. Hayner seemed
to have adopted a quiet prosecution of a course which fulfilled
means that "every man has a mission from God to help his fellow
beings." The Library Directors.
Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, April 30, 1903
From Edwardsville Intelligencer -
County Clerk Edward Feutz yesterday took an affidavit at a
distance of 300 miles by means of the long distance telephone.
The heirs of the late John E. Hayner appealed to the county
court for speedy action upon the business affairs of the estate.
They represented that a large amount of money was coming in, and
no one legally authorized to handle it. The will was filed in
court March 31, but had not been probated, and the executors
named had not qualified. That they should do so at once was
desirable. The executrices are the widow, Mary Caroline Hayner,
and the daughter, Florence E. Haskell, wife of Dr. W. A.
Haskell. Mrs. Haskell has been in New York and is now in
Chicago. The relatives wired to her and arranged an appointment
with the county clerk over the long distance phone. At the
appointed hour she called up. The clerk directed her to raise
her right hand, and repeat the oath of executrix after him,
which she did. Mrs. Haskell was thereupon declared qualified as
executrix. The estate of John E. Hayner is the largest that ever
passed into the county court. It is estimated at $2,000,000 and
may exceed that figure. The will is dated August 3, 1901, and
was witnessed by Charles A. Cannell, Levi Davis, and Oliver S.
Stowell. After providing for funeral expenses, the testator
bequeaths to his wife, Mary Caroline Hayner, absolutely the
homestead in Alton and $60,000; to his daughter, Florence E.
Haskell, $100,000, these sums to be a lien upon the real estate
if the personal proves insufficient. He then gives his
son-in-law, Dr. W. A. Haskell, $25,000; to his sister, Henrietta
A. Fletcher, $6,000; to his nieces, Laura and Linda Fletcher,
each $2,000; to his nieces, Ella Fletcher Taylor and Emma
Fletcher Didlake, each $1,000; to his niece, Mary Fuller Sayers,
$3,000. In the event of his sister's death before he dies, the
$6,000 is given to her four daughters, Laura and Linda each
$2,000, and Ella and Emma each $1,000. The remainder of the
estate is divided as follows: To his wife, one-fourth of
personal and one-eighth of real estate; to his daughter,
one-fourth of personal and three-eighths of real estate; the
other one-half of real and personal estate is given in trust to
his daughter, Florence E. Haskell, who is directed to invest it
judiciously and pay the net income annually to her son, John A.
Haskell, and when he becomes 25 years of age to convey to him
one third and when he is 29 and 33 years old, to convey the
other parts respectively. If he dies before attaining the age of
33 and without issue, the estate goes to his mother, otherwise
such portion as has not been conveyed to him shall go to his
child or children. In the event of the death of Florence E.
Haskell before carrying out this trust, Dr. W. A. Haskell, O. S.
Stowell and J. J. Mitchell and the survivor of them are
appointed in her place, none of whom shall be required to give
bond. Should his daughter, Florence E. Haskell, died before her
son, and he dies before reaching the age of 33, or without
issue, the property remaining in hands of trustees is to be
divided as follows: One-fourth to testator's wife, two tenths to
Dr. W. A. Haskell, one-tenth each to Mary Fuller Sayers, Ella
Fletcher Taylor, and Emma Fletcher Didlake, and five-twentieths
each to Linda and Laura Fletcher or to their heirs. Mary
Carolina Hayner and Florence E. Haskell are appointed
executrices without bond, but are required to file inventory
according to law and settle up the estate as soon as it can be
legally done. The testator requests that in settling the estate
and managing the trust property, his wife and daughter shall
consult with Dr. W. A. Haskell and his friends, O. S. Stowell of
Alton and John J. Mitchell of Chicago.
Source: Alton
Evening Telegraph, August 25, 1903
From the Edwardsville
Intelligencer: The John E. Hayner estate Saturday paid to County
Treasurer G. M. McCormick the largest inheritance tax collected
in Madison county since the law became effective. It is the
first estate subject to the tax to come under the administration
of Judge Hiliskotter. The court appointed Charles W. Milnor of
Alton as appraiser, and he reported the value of the estate
$1,601,188.67 [Note: this is equal to $40,892,697.32 in 2013,
according to the Inflation Calculator.] Of this amount, bequests
of $94,000 are exempt, leaving $1,507,188.67 to be taxed 1
percent for the benefit of the state. The tax amounted to
$15,071.88, from which a deduction of 5 percent, or $753.50, is
allowed if paid within 60 days. This is the eighth estate to pay
an inheritance tax in Madison county. The others were Henry
Esslinger $164.10; Anna Squire $221.25; Rev. Peter Peters
$83.19; Fred S. Detrich $94.34; F. J. Bauer $89.83; Robert
Kelsey $890.50; Henry C. Priest $3,000; the total collected from
these being $4,043.21.
HAYNER, MARY CAROLINE 'KATE' (nee KEITH)/Source: Alton
Evening Telegraph, February 3, 1917
Wife of JOhn E. Hayner -
Known for Philanthropic Acts in Alton
Mrs. Mary Caroline
Hayner, widow of John E. Hayner, deceased president of the Alton
Savings Bank, died at her residence, 1248 State street, Friday
afternoon at 5:20 o'clock after a long illness. The funeral will
be from St. Paul's Episcopal Church Sunday afternoon at 3
o'clock. Mrs. Hayner was born in Sheldon, Vt., March 28, 1846.
While she was not baptized Kate, that was the name by which she
was known. Among her friends, none knew her by her baptismal
name, Mary Caroline. Her maiden name was Keith, and she was the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Keith. She received her early
education at Mrs. Newton's school for young ladies at St.
Albans, Vt., and at a private school in New York City. She
taught in a private school in Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Boston and
Providence, R. I., and during that period she made several trips
abroad. She was married to Mr. Hayner at Pittsburg, Pa.,
December 14, 1892, and since that time Alton had been her home.
Mrs. Hayner was an active agency for spreading good cheer,
comfort and good will where sorrow and misery had been. During
her period of residence in Alton she was the exemplification of
what a true Christian should be. Her hand was ever ready to
render aid where it was needed, and her sweet, kindly
disposition made the recipients feel that they were merely
getting a little help from a good friend. There was never any
feeling that any help she rendered was mere charity. It came
from the goodness of her heart. Those she knew, she always
remembered if there was any unusual event in the family circle,
sorrow or joy, with some token of recognition accompanied by a
graceful note. One of her oldest and best friends today best
summed up her character as that of "the ideal Christian gentle
woman," and there are dozens in Alton who can testify that the
tribute is exactly and justly given. She was a devoted member of
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, was a liberal giver to the church,
and with both moral and financial aid she has made many
improvements possible there. She assisted in the beautifying of
the church, and the building of the parish house of St. Paul's
was largely due to her efforts. She was also interested in the
Hayner Library. "No worthy cause ever appealed to Mrs. Hayner in
vain but were sure to have her loving sympathy and generous
support," was another sentiment expressed by a friend who knew
her best and was acquainted with many of her benefactions,
through a long standing intimacy of their families. She made in
Alton for herself a very large number of loving friends. Her
bearing was one of dignity, and grace, with a never failing
kindness to those she might learn were in need of special
sympathy or help of a more practical character. Her long illness
has been watched with deep interest by those who knew her, and
there is general regret in the community that her earthly life
has closed. The immediate relatives are: Mrs. Florence E.
Haskell of Alton, a step-daughter; Mrs. Shelton Bissell of
Boise, Idaho; Mrs. Walter Lindsay of Montclair, N. J.; Mrs. W.
H. Durice of Turner's Falls, Mass.; Miss Elizabeth Keith of
Pittsburg, Pa., all nieces; and Albert Shelton Keith of
Pittsburg, a nephew.
HAYNES, MINNIE W./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 8,
1918
The death of Mrs. Minnie W. Haynes, wife of M. V.
Haynes, occurred this morning at 8:30 o'clock at the home of her
son-in-law, Frank Trout, on Grove street, following a stroke of
apoplexy. Mrs. Haynes had been ill for three weeks, but was not
stricken with apoplexy until Sunday. Mrs. Haynes is survived by
her only daughter, Mrs. Frank Trout, and three sisters, Mrs. B.
B. Elliott, Kemper; Mrs. George Ryan, Medora; and Mrs. Edward
Kenworthy of Kemper. Mrs. Haynes for many years was a member of
the Summerville Baptist Church, two and one-half miles out of
Medora, and funeral services will be held from there Thursday
morning at 11 o'clock. Short services will be held at the Trout
home on Grove street at 8 o'clock Thursday morning, before the
body is shipped away. The services in Alton will be conducted by
Rev. Gibson of the First Presbyterian Church. The Haynes family
are newcomers to Alton. Mr. Haynes is the senior member of the
firm of Haynes & Trout, in business at Broadway and Henry
streets.
HAYS, GEORGE W./Edwardsville Intelligencer, November 9, 1892
Grandfather and Father killed by Indians
George W. Hays, one
of the oldest residents of St. Jacob Township, died at his home
Friday morning at 3 o'clock, of pneumonia, after an illness of
several weeks, aged 82 years, 3 months and 22 days. He was born
July 10, 1810 in Jackson County, Indiana, being the first white
male child born in that county. He grew up there and continued
to reside there until 1859, when he moved to Jonesville,
Indiana, thence to Morton County, and in 1874 came to Madison
County, Illinois, locating at St. Jacob. His parents were
pioneers of Indiana, and his grandparents were natives of New
York state, where they were captured by the Indians and carried
in captivity to Indiana, and kept so for a year, when they
escaped, and after many days of privation formed a white
settlement. When his father was one year old, his grandfather
was killed by Indians, and when George W. Hays was three years
old, his father also fell under the tomahawk of the savage. The
grandfather served in the Revolutionary War, the father in the
War of 1812, and George served in the Civil War as Lieutenant of
the 53rd Regiment of Indiana.
When reaching the
threshold of manhood, George taught school several years, then
followed the mercantile business and also practiced law. Since
his residence in this community in 1874, he has been one of the
most highly respected citizens. He was elected assessor of St.
Jacob Township for five successive years, the first time in the
spring of 1885 and the last time in 1890. In the spring of 1891
he was elected as a member of the village council. He also held
the office of Justice of the Peace and served as postmaster. He
became an Odd Fellow in 1851, and a Mason in 1853. He was
married twice, had seven children by his first marriage, five
sons and two daughters, and seven by the second, six daughters
and one son. Of the fourteen children, five are living, all of
whom are married. He was buried Sunday morning by Fraternal
Lodge 592, I. O. O. F., of St. Jacob, assisted by Neilson Lodge
No. 25 of Troy; Madison Lodge No. 43 of Collinsville, and
Madison Lodge No. 28, U. O. T. B., of St. Jacob. The body was
taken from the house to the M. E. Church, where Rev. Nelson
Sweeney officiated. John R. Miller, of Caseyville, grand
secretary of the I. O. O. F., also spoke. He was laid to rest in
the Keystone Cemetery in St. Jacob Township. He had been a
member of the Christian church for 50 years. The community lost
a good man.
HAYS, HENRY HARRISON/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Monday,
June 5, 1899
Henry Harrison Hays, one of the oldest residents
of Upper Alton, died Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at his home
on East Brown street. Mr. Hays had been confined to his home
since last November, and for the past few weeks his condition
was known to be serious, yet his death came as a sad surprise.
Until a few years ago, Mr. Hays was employed in H. M. Schweppe's
clothing store where he became widely acquainted. He was obliged
by failing health to give up his duties in the store and retired
to his home in Upper Alton to care for his health. He was
stricken with locomotor ataxia shortly after and was soon a
physical wreck. He bore his suffering with a Christian fortitude
that excited the admiration of all who called on him. Blindness
darkened his last few weeks of life and death was a happy
relief. Mr. Hays had spent most of his life in Upper Alton, and
was widely known in this vicinity. He was known without
exception as a Christian and a man of many admirable and
attractive traits of character. He was born in Coles county,
Missouri, 58 years ago. During the Civil War he served as a
private in Company C, 124th Illinois Infantry, and was seriously
wounded in the battle of Champion Hills in 1863. For 42 years he
had been a member and active worker in the Methodist church. In
1878 he was elected Superintendent of the Sunday school, which
office he held without interruption until two years ago. In
August 1871 he married Sara E. Fartiett, who survives him. He
also leaves two sisters, Mrs. M. M. Greene, of Upper Alton, Mrs.
F. J. Clark, of Mattoon, and a brother, Stephen Hayes, of
Gayoso, Missouri. The funeral took place this afternoon at 3
o'clock from the M. E. church.
HAYS, ISABELLE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 10,
1922
Mrs. Isabelle Hays, widow of Samuel B. Hays, for many
years head of the Alton Fire Department, died this morning at
4:15 o'clock at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and
Mrs. E. J. Conley, of 1121 State street. Mrs. Hays was removed
to the Conley home from her residence at 310 Carroll street
three weeks ago, the family feeling that the change might be
beneficial to the ailing woman. Mrs. Hays had an attack of
influenza two years ago and since that time has been ill the
greater part of the time. She has had several very severe
attacks of illness and on many times her life was despaired of,
but she would rally. Her fatal illness began three months ago.
She was born in Upper Alton and spent her entire life in this
city. Her maiden name was Isabelle Tindall. She is survived by
five children, Mrs. E. J. Conley of Alton, Mrs. J. F. Springate
of Hollywood, Calif., Mrs. E. L. Gans of St. Louis, Mrs. A. H.
Von Gruenigen of East St. Louis and John Hays of Alton. She also
leaves one grandson, Nellis Berg Conley. Mrs. Hays was a good
mother and friend, and her long illness has been watched with
great attention by all who knew and loved her. She was a member
of the First Baptist Church, and of the Maccabees. Until illness
confined her to her home, Mrs. Hays was very active in church
and club work and was well known throughout the city. She was 66
years of age. No funeral arrangements have been completed,
awaiting word from Mrs. Springate in Hollywood. The funeral will
be held from the Conley home on State street.
HAYS, MAMIE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 20, 1908
Woman Shot and Murdered by Husband - Had Been Abused and
Neglected
After a debauch which had lasted a week, during
which he had been arrested for assaulting his wife and refusing
to provide for her and her children, Clarence Hays shot and
killed his wife, Mamie Hays, in their room at 1228 east Second
street. The only witness of the tragedy was their six years old
son, Clarence, who was standing so close to his mother that the
flash from the revolver in his father's hands burned the child's
forehead, and the concussion of the shock gave him a violent
headache from which the little fellow cried for a long time. The
child tells the story in such a way as to leave no doubt of the
guilt of the father, and the story would bar any hopes he might
have of continuing his defense that his wife committed suicide.
The boy says that on Saturday evening his father came to their
room, and that he appeared very angry. He drew a revolver and
pointing at his mother, the boy says, shot her, and the mother
fell to the floor. The bullet entered the back of her neck near
the spine and went straight in, which would disprove the story
of suicide told by the husband. After he had shot his wife, Hays
somewhat sobered by seeing the effects of his drunken work, went
into a paroxysm of grief. He told his little boy to run for
help, and while the boy was gone, he said, he tried to shoot
himself and claims the revolver would not go off. There was
still in the revolver three undischarged cartridges. The boy ran
down stairs to the home of Mrs. Mary Carmelia and burst into the
room just as the family were sitting down at the supper table.
He said his father wanted help upstairs, and Mrs. Carmelia and
Mrs. Laura Schmidt ran up to see what was the trouble. They had
not heard the shot. As they entered the room they asked what was
the trouble, seeing Mrs. Hays on the floor, and the husband
pointed to the revolver and then said, "I did it." He made no
effort to conceal his guilt then, and asked the woman to get a
doctor and to help him lift his wife's dying form up to the bed
beside which she had fallen. They helped lift her, and then Hays
fell on her and kissing her again and again, he pleaded with her
to open her eyes and to speak to him and to forgive him for what
he had done. Mrs. Hays never spoke, and it is believed she knew
nothing of what was going on around her. When Dr. Squire arrived
she was dead. The shooting was the culmination of some troubles
between husband and wife which had been aggravated, the wife
told Mrs. Demuth Saturday morning, by gossip. The woman told a
pitiful story Saturday morning before appearing against her
husband in the police court on a charge of assaulting her. He
had met her on the street and when she pleaded with him to
provide food for her two little children, he had practically
abandoned and who had not had food that day, he struck her in
the face. Afterward he told that if he had been armed he would
have killed her then. In the police court he promised to be
good, cried when being reprimanded, and said he would support
his wife and children. The trouble culminated over a brass
bracelet set with glass jewels, which Hays supposed was gold and
diamonds. Knowing his wife could not afford to buy such a piece
of jewelry, he supposed someone had given it to her, and Friday
afternoon he smashed it in her presence on the curbstone where
the trouble occurred. He did not know until after he had killed
his wife that the bracelet was a cheap trifle she had bought
herself. Their eight year old daughter said she was with her
mother when the purchase was made. Officer Ebbler and Officer
Rotsch were the first police at the scene of the tragedy. After
the woman was pronounced dead, they put Hays under arrest. He
had made no effort to leave, but seemed dazed by the tragedy. He
pleaded with Officer Ebbler to shoot him, saying that he would
"have no chance" locked up. At police headquarters Hays
steadfastly denied he had done anything and was very hysterical.
He was locked in a cell to await the coroner's inquest. Mrs.
Demuth, who was summoned, took charge of the children, and also
set about getting some garments in which to dress the body of
the dead woman. So poverty stricken was she, that it was
necessary to buy clothes. The husband had paid out all but $11
out of $70 he had Friday afternoon, carousing in a saloon while
his family were starving. The dead woman is a daughter of Louis
Hamilton of Little Washington, Pa. She has a sister, Mrs. G. A.
Simons of Guthrie, Okla., and a brother, Thomas S. Hamilton of
San Francisco. Both have been notified of the tragedy. Several
years ago Thomas Hamilton avenged Hays' cruelty to Mrs. Hays by
kicking the brutal husband down stairs in this city. The couple
had been married nine years. The husband is 30 and the wife 28.
Mrs. Hays had been dragged about the country by her husband and
had not been suitably provided for. Too proud to appeal to her
relatives, she would not accept charity either, except as it
might be necessary to keep her little children from starving.
She hoped her brutal husband would reform and return to his
family, but slanderous tongues cut this last thread of hope, at
least she said so, and no doubt death was a happy relief.
coroner Streeper will conduct the inquest tonight. He has
evidence that Hays secured the revolver Saturday evening at 6
o'clock, and on his way to his wife's room he told a man he
intended to kill her. The evidence of Mrs. Mary Carmelia and
Mrs. Laura Smith, with that of the six years old boy who saw the
killing, is believed to be conclusive. Hays was a machine
glassblower who had a job that was worth $6 or $7 a day. The
glassblowers' union members had decided to give toward a fund to
bury the victim of the tragedy decently, in case her family did
not decide to take charge of the funeral. They will give no
assistance to Hays and condemnation of his conduct is general.
It is considered that there is not a single extenuating
circumstance, and lawyers approached to take his case have
refused so far. Hays has broken down completely under the
nervous strain from remorse since the killing, and was in such a
bad condition this morning it was necessary to summon Dr. J. P.
Squire, who gave him an opiate to quiet him. He has not eaten
anything and is very ill. Deputy Sheriff Crowe took him to
Edwardsville this afternoon. Telegrams were received this
morning from the father at Little Washington, Pa., saying his
daughter was coming, and from G. A. Simons of Sapulpa, Okla.,
saying his wife, a sister of Mrs. Hays, was on the way. Both
messages said that they would take charge of the body.
[Clarence Hays was convicted of murder, and sent to the
penitentiary for 12 years. Strangely enough, his daughter, in
1918, wrote letters to officials trying to get her father
pardoned, blaming the murder on the alcohol. I could not find
whether or not he was pardoned.]
HAYS, SAMUEL M. (MAJOR)/Source: Alton Telegraph, August 8,
1862
Died on _____ last, at the residence of B. Webster,
Esq., Godfrey, Illinois, Major Samuel M. Hays, of the 10th
Illinois Regiment, in the 35th year of his age.
HAYS, UNKNOWN SON OF ABNER/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
August 18, 1902
The eleven months old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Abner Hayes died Saturday night at the home, 1214 Stanton
street. The remains were sent to Eldorado, Ill., for burial.
HAYWARD, HARRY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 26, 1903
Harry Hayward, who died at St. Joseph's Hospital Sunday from the
effects of a fall from the loft in a barn at the place of Edmond
Beall, was buried this morning by Undertaker Bauer. Nothing
could be learned as to where Hayward lived.
HAZARD, CHARLES P./Source: Alton Telegraph, April 19, 1850
Died in Alton on Monday evening, 15th inst., at 11 o’clock p.m.,
Charles P. Hazard, infant son of Evan M. and Jane Hazard, aged
two years and five months.
HAZELTON, JOHN HENRY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
February 11, 1919
John Henry Hazelton died at his home on
Grand Avenue in Yager Park Monday night at 9 o'clock after a
three years illness with asthma. For a year he has not been able
to work and his death had been expected for some time. The
deceased was born in Ohio March 29, 1851, spending his early
life in the East. He came to Alton in 1889 to take a position
with the Illinois Glass Company, and was employed at the local
plant as foreman. Hazelton is survived by his wife and six
children, namely Mrs. Minnie Hazelton, wife, Benjamin R.
Hazelton, Milwaukee, Wis., Mrs. George Nichols, St. Louis, Mrs.
Chester Carleson, St. Louis, Hugh Herbert Hazelton, John R.
Hazelton Jr., and Miss Susan Hazelton of Alton. Also by one
brother, Benjamin J. Hazelton of Alton, and three sisters, Mrs.
Henry Craig, Elkton, Md., Mrs. Samuel Slabaugh, Columbus, Ohio,
and Miss Irene Hazelton, Newark, Ohio. No funeral arrangements
have been made awaiting word from relatives in the East.
HAZELWOOD, RUSSELL/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November
15, 1918
Russell, the 15 months old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Hazelwood, died this noon at the family home at ____
Central avenue.
HEAD, BERTHA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 25, 1908
Miss Bertha Head, daughter of Augustine Head, the prominent Wood
River township land owner, died very unexpectedly at Ft. Worth,
Texas, where she was visiting her sister, Mrs. Robert Gardiner.
Miss Head went south when she was informed that her sister's
child had died and that Mrs. Gardiner was needing her
assistance, the mother being deeply affected by the loss of her
little one. Miss Head left here a few weeks ago and the family
were greatly surprised to receive a message Saturday saying she
was ill, only to be worse alarmed by another message Saturday
saying her condition was very grave. On Sunday morning the
message came that Miss Head's illness had terminated fatally,
and that the body would be sent to Alton for burial. The news of
her death was a sad shock to her father and her family. She
leaves two sisters, Mrs. Gardiner and Mrs. Joseph B. Steck of
Alton, and a brother, J. Augustine Head. Miss Head was well
known in Alton and vicinity and was loved by all who knew her.
Her disposition was an exceedingly happy one, and she made many
friends who will be deeply grieved to learn of her death. The
body will be brought to Alton for burial. It is expected the
funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon from the
residence of J. B. Steck, 523 Summit street, and burial will be
in Oakwood cemetery. Mrs. Gardiner, Miss Head's sister, is
reported to have been overcome by this second affliction in such
a short space of time, and she will probably not be able to come
to Alton. Owing to the condition of Mrs. Gardiner, no definite
news of the cause of the death of Miss Head has been received.
HEAD, HENRY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 6, 1900
From Virginia City, Nevada, Dec. 2, 1900:
The
enclosed clippings are sent to you from the fact that the late
Henry Head was at one time a resident of your section of the
country, and probably has some relatives still living in that
part of Illinois. His father was Biggar Head, and the old home
was at Sand Ridge near the Salem Campground between Edwardsville
and Alton. My reason for addressing you on this subject is to
notify the relations, if there be, of the death. I was
personally acquainted with the deceased, both at his old home
and in this state. He leaves a wife and step-daughter in the
small town where his death occurred. He was engaged in the
business of a millwright, and the family lived in this city,
which is about 12 miles from Empire City. I worked with him, and
against his wishes wrote to his half-sister about 20 years ago,
notifying her that he was in this locality. These clippings show
the esteem in which he was held in the places where he resided.
The longest article is from the "Territorial Enterprise," the
leading journal of this State. He had, at one time, two uncles
in this city, the Torrence brothers. I have no knowledge of
their present whereabouts. Hoping you will through your widely
circulated journal make a note of this communication and also
state that any further information will be very cheerfully
furnished in reply to any letter to my address, B. F. Denton.
The following clipping is from the Virginia City,
Nevada Enterprise of Nov. 10, 1900:
The death of Eugene
May at Empire a few days ago has brought to light a family
estrangement lasting for over fifty years, and a man's bitter
feeling which was carried to the grave. The dead man's right
name was Henry Head. The story of his life as told by a resident
of this city who knew him in his boyhood days in the East, and
later worked for him in Empire, is as follows: About fifty years
ago Henry Head left his father's prosperous home near Alton,
Illinois, owing to being unable to get along with a stepmother,
and came to the Pacific Coast, where he assumed the name of
Eugene May. He took up his residence at Empire, where he was
respected by all residents. After some years, his eastern
relatives learned of his whereabouts, and a half-sister sent
frequent letters addressed to him at Empire, but he refused to
take them out of the Post office, and they were returned to the
home in Illinois. When our informant once spoke to him about his
family, he said if he ever wrote East about him (Head), they
would never again be friends. When Head left his eastern home in
the long ago, his father was wealthy, but it is not known
whether any of his relatives are alive. Below is a clipping from
the Carson, Nev. News, of December 1, 1900:
Died - In
Empire, Nov. 28, 1900, E. A. May, aged 60 years, 7 months.
Deceased was a native of Illinois and came to Empire in the
early days, where he was long identified with the milling
interests of that bustling little city. Some four years ago he
received injuries in the mill, from which he never recovered. He
leaves a wife and a daughter to mourn their loss. The funeral
took place in Empire this afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. J. W.
Durrance officiating.
HEAD, WILLIAM W./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June
29, 1916
William W. Head, aged 74, a prominent farmer of
Ft. Russell township, died Thursday morning at his home after a
brief illness. He had been very low for several days and members
of his family had been attending him. He was one of the best
known members of the Republican party in Madison county, and had
for years served as a member of the county central committee of
the party. He was a candidate at one time for the Republican
nomination for sheriff of Madison county. He was widely known
and highly esteemed. Mr. Head was born on the old Head place,
now known as the Charles Vaughn farm, and he had lived all of
his life in that vicinity. He enlisted in Co. F, 117th Illinois
Volunteers for service during the Civil War, and he served for
three years. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and Woodmen
orders. Beside his wife he leaves two sons, Charles of St. Louis
and Robert of Bethalto; and one daughter, Mrs. Julia Isaacs of
New Douglas. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon from
the family home at 2 o'clock and burial will be in the Short
cemetery. The death of Mr. Head was due to a general breaking
down from old age. He had been confined to his home about one
month. During his illness he was attended by his brother, J. A.
Head of Alton, and his sister, Mrs. Emma Wood of Salt Lake City,
Utah.
HEAFNER, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 1,
1910
There were three more deaths of little children at
Melville Thursday night, all from the same dread disease that
had already claimed five little folks, and had a score or more
of them very ill. The families which were bereaved by death last
night were those of Jacob St. Peters, Oliver St. Peters,
brothers, and John Heafner. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob St. Peters lost a
20 months old boy, the second within a week. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver
St. Peters lost a two year old boy. Neither of the St. Peters
families now have any children, as the result of the scourge.
HEATH, MARTHA JANE/Source: Alton Telegraph, July 2, 1847
Died in Upper Alton on Monday evening last, of the measles,
Martha Jane, eldest daughter of Mr. Jesse W. Heath, aged 8 years
and 10 months. She was a very interesting and promising child,
the delight of her bereaved pare4nts, and much beloved by all
who knew her.
HEATH, WILLIAM (REVEREND DOCTOR)/ Source: Alton Telegraph,
July 27, 1849
Died of cholera, at his residence in Upper
Alton, on Sunday morning, July 27d, the Rev. Dr. William Heath,
in the 82d(?) year of his age. Of the early history of the
subject of this sketch, the writer knows but little; suffice it
to say that, while yet a youth, he became the subject of
corvorting grace. He immediately connected himself with the
Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he lived an acceptable
member until the day of his death. For over sixty years, he was
a Minister of the Gospel. As a preacher, he was always plain and
practical, yet such was his profound experience in the great and
precious things of the Spirit of God, and so deeply and
thoroughly was his mind imbued with the sacred truths of the
Divinely inspired Word, that he was universally considered a
most profitable preacher, especially to the believer in Christ.
As a physician, he was benevolent and affectionate, and
generally eminently successful. As a man, he was able and kind,
steadfast in his friendships, and highly amiable in his social
intercourse. The consistency of his profession, the dignity of
his deportment, and the depth of his piety, secured to him while
living that good name, which is more precious than ointment, and
far above rubies, and which _____ his virtues, though now he be
dead, to the affectionate remembrance of the discerning and the
wise. Having manifested his integrity unimpaired throughout his
long and eventful history, he experienced in his latest moments
the blessed consolations of that religion, which sweetens the
sorrows of life, extracts the sting of death, and en_____ the
conquests of the grave. “He held fast the beginning of his
confidence firm until the end.” His trust in his Redeemer
gathered fresh strength amid the loitering, decrepitude of
increasing years, and the name of his devotion to the cause of
God grew only the ______ and intense amid the shows which
whitened the locks of age. When the lip, pale, quivering, and
the beamless eye, denied the approach of death, the last
intelligible accent of his faltering tongue was “pray.” Thus
died Father Heath. Peace to his ashes. He has left four
children, many grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren,
to drop the tears of affection over his grave.
HEBNER, CHRISTINA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November
27, 1911
Mrs. Christina Hebner, widow of the late Phillip
Hebner, died Sunday morning at 5:20 o'clock at the family
residence on West Edwards street. Her husband's death occurred
three months ago today, August 26th, and the day of his death
was also Sunday, the end coming at 5:10 in the evening. The aged
lady had been in poor health for some time, and the death of her
husband was a severe blow to her from which she never recovered,
and she worried all the time about him. She was 83 years old on
the 19th day of October, and had lived in Upper Alton fifty-two
years. Mrs. Hebner and her husband were both natives of
Brenchbach, Germany, and came to this country about the same
time. They were married in Alton fifty-four years ago, and went
to Macoupin county where they lived two years. After they came
to Upper Alton and engaged in the gardening business, and they
continued in this work until age stopped them a year ago. They
had been very hard working people and were very successful. They
raised five children, three of whom are dead, and leave two
sons, George and Fred Hebner. The funeral will be held on the
same day as that of her husband, on Tuesday afternoon at 2
o'clock from the home, and Rev. Chas. N. McManis will conduct
the services.
HEBNER, MELVIN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
September 15, 1920
The funeral of Melvin Hebner was held
at two o'clock this afternoon from the home on Edwards street.
Rev. S. D. McKenny had charge of the services. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
HECHLER, ADAM/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 22, 1900
Adam Hechler died this morning at his home on Second street,
after an illness of six months, aged 58 years. He had been a
resident of Alton since 1864, and kept a shoe store here many
years, but last conducted a grocery store. Several years ago he
retired from business to live on the pension he received for his
service during the Civil War. He was a member of Alton Post G.
A. R. and the members of the Post will assist at the funeral
services. He leaves his wife and six children, Julius and John
Hechler of Troy, Mo.; Edward, Frank and Miss Lillie Hechler and
Mrs. L. F. Stiritz. The funeral will be Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock from the family residence on West Second Street.
HECK,
CONRAD/Source: Troy Call, January 25, 1918
Conrad Heck
Sr., one of the old and well known citizens of Troy, passed away
Wednesday morning [Jan. 23] at 9 o'clock at his home in the
south end. Death was due to cancer of the stomach from which he
had been a suffer for some time. His condition was critical for
the past several weeks and the end was not unexpected. His age
was 66 years, 1 month and 8 days. The funeral is being held this
afternoon from the residence to the Presbyterian church and will
be conducted by Rev. F. L. Eversull. Interment will be in the
Troy cemetery. Mr. Heck was one of the first miners in Troy,
coming here when the old Brookside mine was sunk by William
Frendenau. He followed this vocation until a few years ago when
advancing age compelled him to retire. He is survived by his
wife, three sons and two daughters who are: William of Troy,
Conrad of Duquoin, Henry of Peotone, Mrs. Joseph Becker of
Collinsville, and Miss Katie of Troy. Charles Heck of Glen
Carbon is a brother. The obituary could not be obtained for this
issue and has been deferred until next.
Troy
Call, February 1, 1918
The funeral of Conrad Heck Sr.,
whose death on Wednesday of last week was chronicled in The
Call, took place last Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
residence to the Presbyterian church and was largely attended.
Rev. J. Dippel, pastor of the German Evangelical church,
preached a funeral sermon in German and Rev. F. L. Eversull of
the Presbyterian church spoke in English. Interment was made in
the Troy cemetery. Deceased was born in St. Louis, Mo., on
December 15, 1851, and was a small boy when his parents moved to
Indiana. He was only twelve years of age when he began working
in a coal mine and followed that occupation all of his life. His
marriage to Miss Philippena Moebus, who survives him, took place
at Collinsville on October 5, 1873, and ten years later they
came to Troy to reside. Seven children were born to them; five
of whom with the wife and mother survive. They are three sons
and two daughters who are: William of Troy; Conrad of Duquoin;
Henry of Peotone; Miss Catherine of Troy, and Mrs. Joseph Becker
of Collinsville. There are also nine grandchildren and two
brothers, the latter being Charles Heck of Glen Carbon and John
Heck of Belleville. Mr. Heck's health began to fail last July
but he continued to follow his daily avocation until he took to
his bed six weeks ago. His last illness caused him much
suffering which he endured bravely to the end. Two weeks ago his
children were summoned to his bedside and were with him when the
end came. Mr. Heck was 66 years, 1 month and 8 days of age at
the time of his death and had been a resident of Troy for 34
years. He was known as an industrious man and a good citizen,
and aside from being sadly missed by his family he will be long
remembered by his host of friends.
HECK, RAYMOND/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 20, 1919
Raymond Heck, the 12 year old son of William Heck of Troy,
died at Collinsville this morning from an accidentally inflicted
wound with a rifle. The Heck boy was using a target rifle and
William Thompson, another boy of the same age, got hold of it
and shot the Heck boy fatally.
HECTOR, ARLINGTON E./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September
20, 1915
Arlington E. Hector, the eight year old son of
Mr. and Mrs. William Hector of 1718 Belle street, died this
morning at 12:30 at St. Joseph's Hospital, following an
operation for appendicitis. The child became ill about a week
ago, and yesterday it was decided to operate, but the operation
proved unsuccessful. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, but
the body will be taken to Kaviel, Ky. for burial.
HEDDEHEIMER, JOSEPH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August
16, 1922
Dies of Smallpox
Joseph Heddeheimer, aged 59, died
this morning at 9:30 o'clock at his home on Lorena avenue,
between Third and Fourth streets, in Wood River. He was taken
ill a week ago with smallpox, and from the first his condition
was very serious. He is survived by his wife and two daughters,
Mrs. Lawrence Regus of Wood River and Mrs. John Bohrman of
Alton. The body was buried this afternoon. Mrs. Heddeheimer
suffered a stroke of paralysis some time ago and as a result is
in very poor health. Her husband's illness and death has made
her condition more serious. There have been several cases of
smallpox in Wood River this summer, but the patients are said to
be improving. In addition to his wife and two daughters,
Heddeheimer leaves three sisters, Mrs. Kate Hagemann of
California, Mrs. Margaret Beck and Mrs. Elizabeth Beck of
Chicago, and a brother, William Hedesheimer of Chicago. He was
born at Mascoutah, Illinois, and came to Wood River about eleven
years ago. He had been employed all that time in the Wood River
refinery and had become foreman of the machine shop, a position
he filled with the highest efficiency.
HEEREN, FRED H./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 19,
1922
Fred H. Hereen, a retired farmer of the Bethalto
neighborhood, died this morning at St. Joseph's hospital,
following a vain attempt to give him relief by means of a
surgical operation. He had been suffering for two years from a
malady which defied all treatment, and the nature of which was
not fully understood until the surgical operation was performed
yesterday morning. It developed that the sickness of Mr. Heeren
was due to a cancerous growth in his abdomen, and there appeared
to be very little chance of his rallying from the operation,
which was of the gravest character. Mr. Heeren was born in
Germany, but came to America when he was only six years of age
with his parents. The family settled in Fort Russell Township,
and in that neighborhood Mr. Heeren spent all of his remaining
life. He was 78 years of age. He was married when he was 26
years of age to Katherine Neunaber, and immediately engaged in
farming, an occupation he continued to follow until it became
necessary for him to retire, in 1905. He remained on the old
home place eight years with his son, then moved to Bethalto with
his wife, and they spent the remainder of his life there. His
sickness became so serious recently that it was decided to
perform the surgical operation as a last desperate measure to
give him some relief from the suffering he was undergoing. Mr.
Heeren was a successful farmer, and he was also a highly prized
neighbor. His death removes from his neighborhood a man who was
esteemed by everyone who knew him and who was a fine father and
husband. His wife survives him. Mr. Heeren leaves beside his
wife, seven children, Mrs. Fred Sanders of Liberty Prairie,
Herman of Alton, George, William, Henry and Edward of Bethalto,
and Fred of Moro. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at
2 o'clock from the home to the Bethalto Lutheran Church where
services will be conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. F. Brueggeman.
Burial will be in the Lutheran Church cemetery.
HEEREN, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 11, 1904
John Heeren, one of Bethalto's oldest and best known
citizens, died on Wednesday night, August 10th, at 9 o'clock,
aged 62 years five months and twenty-four days. He was born in
Hanover, Germany, February 16, 1842. The funeral will take place
from his late residence on Friday, August 12, at 2 o'clock p.m.
HEEREN, WILLIAM/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 2,
1909 - Submitted by Marsha Ensminger
The funeral of William
Heeren, who died at Bethalto Thursday, will take place Sunday
afternoon at two o'clock from the German Lutheran church at
Bethalto. Services will be conducted by Rev. P. McFedderson, and
the interment will be in the German Lutheran cemetery. The
pallbearers will be Harry Heeren, John Suessen, Edward Bruns,
Fred Helmkamp, John Neunaber and Fred Klopmeyer. Will Heeren was
22 years old. He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George R.
Heeren, one brother, George, and two sisters, Anna and Louise. A
sad fact in connection with the untimely death of the young man
is that he was to have been married, early this spring to an
estimable young lady of the community.
HEFFNER, ADELAIDE G./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 29,
1901
Adelaide G. Heffner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Heffner, died Sunday morning, aged nine months, after an illness
from cholera infantum. The funeral will be tomorrow from St.
Mary's church.
HEFNER, JOSEPH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 18, 1903
Injuries to Well Known Painter Prove Fatal
Joseph Hefner, who fell from a porch he was painting at the
residence of Richard Galbally, May 7th, died Monday morning at
11:30 o'clock at his home, 1210 East Second street. Mr. Hefner
was improving steadily until Sunday evening. A blood vessel in
his spine was ruptured by the fall, and a large clot of blood
formed which caused him much trouble at first. Dr. H. R. Lemen,
the attending physician, said that the condition of Mr. Hefner
was satisfactory, but that yesterday some unforeseen
complication set in which produced death within twelve hours
afterward. A son of Mr. Hefner, Joseph Hefner Jr., came to see
his father and after his father's death was taken very ill.
Medical attention was given him and it is believed he will
recover.
HEFNER, JOSEPHINE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
June 5, 1922
Mrs. Josephine Hefner, widow of Joseph
Hefner, formerly a well-known painter here, died Saturday at her
home, 1222 East Broadway. She was 70 years old. Mrs. Hefner was
born in Lucerne, Switzerland, January 1, 1852. She leaves six
children and six grandchildren. The children are Joseph of
Indiana, William of San Francisco, Leo of Milwaukee, and Henry,
Emil and Mrs. Anna Purcell of Alton, Ill. Funeral services will
be conducted Tuesday at 9 a.m., at St. Patrick's Church, where
Requiem Mass will be celebrated, and interment will be in St.
Joseph's Cemetery.
HEIDE,
FRANCES J./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 3, 1907
Mrs. Frances J. Heide, wife of Otto Heide, died Sunday
morning at the family home on east Third street after a painful
illness from heart disease. Her death was expected for several
days before it occurred. Mrs. Heide was a daughter of John
Gaiser, and all her life had been spent in Alton. She was 38
years of age. The funeral was held this afternoon from the home
where services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Eitelgeorge,
pastor of the German Methodist church, and were attended by a
very large gathering of the friends and neighbors of the family.
Floral offerings were numerous and beautiful, and burial was in
City Cemetery.
HEIDE, HERMINA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 17,
1914
Mrs. Hermina Heide, an aged member of the German
Methodist church, a resident of Alton for over 60 years, and
mother of a large family, died from old age this noon at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Annie Jungeblut, 821 east Sixteenth
street. She had been an invalid for over ten years. Mrs. Heide's
death was not unexpected, as she had been declining rapidly the
last few weeks of life. Mrs. Heide was a native of
Lippe-Detmold, Germany, and came to Alton when about twelve
years of age. She was married to Henry Heide in St. Louis, and
came to Alton immediately afterward in 1853. She has lived here
ever since. She was affiliated with the German Methodist church
since that institution was organized, and was one of its best
and most consistent members. When her death occurred the church
bell was tolled in her memory. She became a widow five years ago
at the death of her husband, Henry Heide. She leaves one
brother, Dr. H. C. Fuess at Topeka, Kan., and seven children: A.
F. Heide of San Francisco; Mrs. George Bremer of Seattle, Wash.;
Mrs. F. Fahrenhotz of Ravenna, Kan.; Mrs. Annie Jungeblut; Mrs.
George Colonius; Otto C. and William Heide of Alton. She leaves
also 21 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The funeral
will be held from the German Methodist church Monday afternoon
at 2 o'clock and burial will be in the City cemetery.
HEILE, UNKNOWN WIFE OF PETER/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
November 17, 1903
The funeral of Mrs. Peter Heile took
place this morning from the home on Vandalia road to St. Mary's
church, where a requiem mass was said by Rev. Joseph Meckel.
There was a large attendance of friends and neighbors, and many
floral offerings. Interment was in St. Joseph's cemetery.
HEIN, LEONARD or LENHARDT, HENRY/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, December 26, 1916
Old Soldier Killed by Fall
Henry Lenhardt, aged 70, died while in the ambulance on the way
to St. Joseph's Hospital this afternoon, as the result of a fall
he suffered while returning to his home under the Jones grocery
store at Seventh and Belle streets this afternoon. He fell a
distance of not over 6 feet and struck on his head. The skull
was fractured and he lived but a short time. Lenhardt was an old
soldier. He and his wife had lived together from his pension
money and had repeatedly refused to leave their little basement
home. Recently, the wife died and the old man had been living by
himself. Today he fell while going down the steps to his home
and his head struck the concrete floor.
Source:
Alton Evening Telegraph, December 27, 1916
For years the
man who died after falling down a flight of stairs at his
basement home on Belle street Tuesday had been known as Henry
Leonard. When he was injured and when he died he was designated
as Henry Leonard...Afterward the old man's pension papers were
found and he turned out to be Leonard Hein. It is supposed that
the surname was taken for an abbreviation of the German form of
the word Henry, and that his last name was transposed into his
first and the first into the last. In that way, the old man was
about to be buried as the wrong party, and there might have been
endless confusion in pension records.
HEINNEMAN, MARY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 28,
1911
Mrs. Mary Heinneman, wife of John Heinneman, died at
12:55 o'clock today at her home on Lawton street. She was
afflicted with Bright's disease and had been ill for three
weeks. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock
from the Cathedral. Mrs. Heinneman was 35 years of age.
HEINTZ,
VICTOR/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 11, 1914
Victor Heintz, aged 64 years, died Saturday night after a long
illness from a complication of diseases, at his home, 328 Dry
street. He was a native of Alsace-Lorraine, and came to the
United States 44 years ago. He spent five years in New Orleans
and then located in Medora, where he conducted a shoe store for
24 years. He had resided in Alton about fifteen years. He was
well known and highly respected wherever known. He is survived
by his wife, two daughters and four sons. Mrs. Y. G. Lott, one
of the daughters, lives in Jackson, Miss., and one son, Frank
Heintz, lives there also. The other children, all of whom reside
in Alton, are Miss Marie and Messrs. Charles, Victor, and Leo
Heintz. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock
from St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
HEIPLE, ROBERT A./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 20,
1914
Watchman Dies As Result of Burns
Robert A. Heiple, the
watchman who was scalded by a bursting steam pipe at the plant
of the Western Cartridge Co. last week, had a change for the
worse at the hospital this morning and remained in a dying
condition through the day, and the members of his family were
called to his bedside at the request of the injured man who
seemed to realize his condition. The burns were more severe than
was at first believed, and the patient has been becoming weaker
from day to day. At 3 o'clock he died, death coming as a relief
to his intense suffering.
HELLMAN, AVIS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 26, 1918
Mrs. Avis Hellman, aged 73 years, died today at the Alton
State Hospital where she was a patient. Mrs. Hellman formerly
resided in Trenton, Ill., and the funeral will be held there,
the body to be shipped out of Alton Wednesday morning. Mrs.
Hellman is the mother of Mrs. Frank Heilig of 609 Central
avenue, this city.
HELLRUNG,
CECILIA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 4, 1901
Death did a cruel thing at noon today, in taking away from her
little children, her stricken husband, and other relatives, a
woman whose life was one of goodness, whose ways were those of
sweetness and whose memory will long be green with all who knew
her. To them must come the consciousness that all is well with
her and that she who scattered all the joys in life she could
has received her reward. After a sickness of four weeks, some of
the time suffering the most excruciating pain yet always
patient, Mrs. Lawrence W. Hellrung passed away at noon. She was
Miss C. Schnelle before her marriage, and she leaves numerous
close relatives to mourn her demise, besides her husband and
three little children whose loss is irreparable. Funeral
arrangements are not yet made.
Source: Alton
Evening Telegraph, January 5, 1901
The funeral of the
late Mrs. Cecilia Hellrung, wife of Mr. L. W. Hellrung, will
take place Monday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's church.
Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
HELLRUNG,
CLARA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 9, 1918
The funeral of Mrs. Clara Hellrung, wife of Henry F. Hellrung of
712 East Sixth street, was held this morning from St. Mary's
Church on Henry street. The pastor, Rev. Joseph Meckle,
officiated. The burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery, where short
services were conducted by Rev. J. J. Brune.
HELLRUNG,
CHRISTOPHER P./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 18, 1919
Christopher P. Hellrung died yesterday at 6:30 p.m. at the
state hospital at Jacksonville following a long illness. He was
50 years old. His death followed soon after the departure from
Jacksonville of his two brothers, L. W. Hellrung and J. H.
Hellrung, who were called to Jacksonville by his illness. The
two brothers started home yesterday, and it was believed that
slight improvement was shown in the sick man's condition as he
was resting easily. Before the brothers reached home however,
news of the death was received. Christopher Hellrung had been at
the Jacksonville hospital for 12 years. Three years ago he came
home and then returned to the hospital of his own accord, saying
he believed his condition would become worse. Mr. Hellrung was
born in Alton and with the exception of a year spent in East St.
Louis, he spent his entire life here until going to the
hospital. He was married twice, his first wife and their infant
child dying a month apart. His second wife, Mrs. Ida Hellrung,
survives him. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary
Hellrung, who resides at the Nazareth Home; his two brothers, L.
W. Hellrung and J. H. Hellrung; and two sisters, Mrs. Joseph
Wuellner of Union street, and Mrs. Therest Schenk, 600 Central
avenue. One brother, L. W. Hellrung, is secretary of the Alton
Retail Merchants' Association. Funeral services will be
conducted at 3:45 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at St. Mary's
Church, of which Mr. Hellrung was a member, by Rev. Fr. Joseph
Meckle, the pastor. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
The funeral will be held from Mr. Hellrung's old home on Central
avenue.
HELLRUNG, HENRY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April
29, 1907
Henry, the 6 months old child of Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Hellrung, died Saturday afternoon from pneumonia and was
buried Sunday afternoon from St. Mary's church at 1 o'clock.
HELLRUNG, HENRY/Source: Alton Telegraph, May 8, 1913
Henry Hellrung, aged 57, died Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock at
his home, 1132 Cooper avenue, in Alton, from apoplexy. He had
been ill for some time, under a doctor's care, but his death
came very suddenly. He leaves his wife and five children, Mrs.
Carl Steiner, Messrs. Henry, Joseph, John and Charles Hellrung.
He leaves also twelve grandchildren. The funeral will be Friday
morning at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's Church.
HELLRUNG, JACOB JR./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 25,
1907
Jacob Hellrung Jr., aged 34 years, died Monday
morning at his home 610 east Ninth street from heart disease. He
was taken ill Sunday morning and from the first was in a serious
condition. He leaves his father, three sisters and one brother.
The funeral will be held Wednesday from St. Mary's church at 9
a.m.
HELLRUNG, LEO/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 12,
1906
Leo, the 30 months old child of Mr. and Mrs. John H.
Hellrung, died this morning at the family home, Sixteenth and
Belle streets, after an illness from dysentery, the disease that
has proved fatal to many young children lately. The funeral will
be Friday at 3 p.m. from St. Mary's church.
HELLRUNG, MARY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 30, 1922
Mrs. Mary Hellrung, in her 82nd year, died this morning at
the Nazareth home where she has been staying a little more than
three years. Her death was due to a general failing of her
strength, due to her advanced age. Mrs. Hellrung was a
remarkable woman for many reasons. She was a woman of strong
character, and she succeeded admirably in rearing her family of
five children with which she was left by the death of her
husband fifty-one years ago. She never remarried, but devoted
her life to rearing the family of three sons and two daughters.
Another remarkable fact about this woman was the large size of
her offspring. Perhaps there is no one woman in Alton who could
among her descendants so many and at the same time such
outstanding specimens or manhood as she. Not only did she bring
forth to the world large sons, but the characteristic of large
size carried on, as a rule, to her grandsons. Mrs. Hellrung was
known as a good neighbor, a kind and thoughtful friend, and most
of all a good mother to her flock of children, and afterward to
her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. She leaves two
sons, John and Lawrence Hellrung, and two daughters, Mrs. J. J.
Wuellner and Theresa Schenk. She leaves also 18 grandsons and 9
granddaughters, and 12 great-grandchildren. She was deeply
devoted to all of her offspring and her death is sincerely
mourned by all her descendants. Mrs. Hellrung's body will be
taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. J. Wuellner, 1119
Union street, and kept there until Wednesday morning. It will
then be taken to St. Mary's church, in which she became a member
when the church was started, and in which she was married to
Chris Hellrung in 1861, at the age of 21, four years after she
came to Alton, from Westphalia, Germany, and in which all her
descendants had been christened.
HELLRUNG, PETER/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 10,
1911
Peter Hellrung, aged 76, died Monday afternoon at
his home, 710 east Seventh street, after an illness with
paralysis. He was stricken last week while at his customary
work. Hellrung was a dealer in junk and drove a wagon around
town making purchases. At the home of W. J. Boals, he fell
helpless and was taken to his home by Harry Collins, who
happened to be near by with an express wagon. The paralysis
extended over his left side. It is said that Mr. Hellrung was
one of the most regular attendants at funerals at St. Mary's
church. He had been a member there for many years, and whenever
one of his friends passed away, he was sure to be at the funeral
services. Although he was partially crippled, he would insist
upon walking with the church society to which he belonged in any
funeral procession the society attended. It is claimed that in
fifty years he had missed very few funerals. Deceased had lived
in Alton 45 years, and leaves four children, three daughters and
a son. He was a member of St. Boniface branch No. 9 of the
Western Catholic Union, also a member of St. Joseph's society of
St. Mary's church, and the members of both societies will attend
his funeral Thursday morning from St. Mary's church at 9
o'clock. He was honest and charitably inclined where he thought
charity was needed and deserved, and there are many good words
to be heard of him since his death.
HELLRUNG, THERESA (nee PAPE)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
June 21, 1919
Mrs. Theresa Hellrung, widow of Henry
Hellrung, died this morning after a long illness at her home at
1432 Cooper Road. She was 62 years old. She was born in
Gaeslanden, Germany and spent 61 years of her life here. Before
marriage she was Miss Theresa Pape. She leaves four sons, Henry,
Charles, Joseph, and John Hellrung, and one daughter, Mrs. Annie
Steiner. She was a member of St. Mary's church.
HELLRUNG, UNKNOWN WIFE OF PETER/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
June 27, 1903
Mrs. Peter Hellrung, aged 67 years, died
shortly after midnight after a long illness with brain troubles.
She leaves her husband and four children, two sons and two
daughters. The funeral will be Tuesday morning from St. Mary's
church.
HELMICH, WILHELMINA/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer,
April 18, 1919
Mrs. Wilhelmina Helmich, one of the highly
respected ladies of Pin Oak township, and mother of Charles
Helmich, elected supervisor of Pin Oak township on April 1, was
buried this afternoon at the Troy Lutheran cemetery, following
services conducted by Rev. C. Lange, pastor of the Lutheran
church. The services were attended by many friends and
acquaintances. The death of Mrs. Helmich Tuesday morning about 5
o'clock was due to a stroke of appoplexy, and came as a big
shock to the neighborhood. Her death was very unexpected. The
first attack came on Saturday and she failed rapidly. The second
attack proved fatal. Mrs. Heilmich was born in Germany on
January 22, 1854, and was 65 years 2 months and 24 days old at
the time of her death. She came to America with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Frederick Hampe, as a young girl, and was married to
William Helmich, many years a leading resident of Pin Oak, when
18 years old. Mr. and Mrs. Helmich lived in Troy a short time
and then settled on a farm north of that place. Mrs. Helmich was
a kind and gentle mother, and had a wide circle of friends and
acquaintances who extend their sympathy in the bereavement of
the family. She was the mother of eleven children. Four of them
have died. Besides Supervisor Helmich, others who survive are
Fred Helmich, Collinsville; William Helmich, St. Louis; Edward
Helmich, Troy; Mrs. Henry Schulz, Mrs. John Bohnensteihl, Troy;
and Mrs. L. P. Wetzel, Marine.
HELMKAMP,
EDWARD M./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 17, 1902
Edward M. Helmkamp of Prairietown, was killed two miles from
his home Friday evening while hauling a load of lumber from
Edwardsville. He fell from the wagon and the heavy wagon was
rolled over his body, producing injuries which proved fatal at
his home three hours later. Helmkamp was a very prominent family
of Prairietown, and was 31 years of age. He leaves his widow and
three children. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon.
HELMKAMP,
G. FRED/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 2, 1912
Omer, 5 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Helmkamp of Moro, 8
miles north of Edwardsville, had a narrow escape from death
yesterday while attending the funeral of his grandfather, G.
Fred Helmkamp. The boy was tossed from the rig in which he was
riding, landing on the grounds between the wheels. The rear
wheel ran across his neck, but did not injure him in the least.
The carriage had turned into a side road leading to the church.
It is thought a sudden jolt threw the boy out. He was carried
into the home of Rev. A. H. Koerner, where he was revived
without medical aid. At the close of the church services he was
able to go to the cemetery. The funeral was one of the largest
ever witnessed in Madison County. Services were conducted by
Rev. Koerner of St. John's Evangelical church, and Rev. H. Rahn
of Edwardsville. The pallbearers were: Frederick, John and
Arthur Helmkamp of Fort Russell Township; Henry and Theodore
Helmkamp of Moro; and William Grehler of St. Louis,
grandchildren. Helmkamp is survived by twelve children,
thirty-two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
HELMKAMP,
GEORGE H. (DOCTOR)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 27, 1901
Dr. George Helmkamp, aged 28, died at the family home north
of Moro, Sunday afternoon after a long, brave fight with
consumption. He had been away from home for several months
seeking health in climates more beneficial than this for lung
troubles, but his quest was unsuccessful and he returned home
about a month ago. He was a graduate of Shurtleff, and also was
a graduated physician. Last summer he was an assistant at Enos
Sanitarium in this city. He was a genial, talented young man,
and leaves many friends who will sincerely mourn his untimely
taking off. The funeral will be on Wednesday at 12 o'clock.
Prof. Ray will deliver the funeral discourse.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 31, 1901
Moro News -
Dr. George H. Helmkamp died at the home of his father, G. F.
Helmkamp, on Sunday, May 26. Some fifteen years ago the Doctor
entered the office of Dr. James Enos as office boy, and from
there he went to the Enos Sanitarium at Alton, becoming
interested more and more all the time in the study of medicine.
He entered Shurtleff college and graduating from there he
attended a medical school at Chicago from which he graduated a
year ago. He at once entered into a heavy hospital practice, but
ill health overtook him and he had to return home, where he
improved, and being ambitious and determined to make his way in
the world, he soon set out in the practice of his profession,
going to southwest Missouri, but he soon found the climate did
not bring him the desired relief, he sought other sections of
the country but to no avail. A brother was sent to California
where he was very low with hemorrhage of the lungs, some two
months ago. Together they journeyed home only to associate
together in this world for so short a time. He was highly
esteemed and admired by all who knew him. The funeral services
were conducted at the old home on Wednesday. The remains were
interred in the family cemetery.
HELMKAMP,
HERMAN H./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 28, 1920
Herman H. Helmkamp died at his home, four miles from Moro,
Sunday night, from old age. He was in his eighty-seventh year.
Mr. Helmkamp had been in bed two weeks since his breakdown came.
His end came so peacefully that those in the room with him
believed he was merely asleep, death coming without any outward
sign until all was over. He was a member of the county board of
supervisors for three terms, and he served as justice of the
peace for thirty-five years. He had lived in the Moro
neighborhood for forty-five years. He leaves three children -
Miss Emma Helmkamp, Mrs. Minnie Dalhaus, and Edward H. Helmkamp.
His wife died many years ago. The funeral will be Wednesday from
St. John's Evangelical Church.
HEMPHILL, ELVA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 24,
1901
Infant Given Morphine by Mistake
Mr. and Mrs.
Orland Hemphill of Sixth and Spring streets mourn the loss of
their seven months infant daughter, Elva. The death took place
yesterday afternoon under very distressing and painful
circumstances. Mrs. Hemphill had been suffering from a severe
cold, for which she was taking medicine, which had considerable
morphine in it. Little Elva was also suffering probably from the
grip [flu], and the medicine prescribed by the Doctor was in a
bottle similar to the one in which Mrs. Hemphill's was, and
similar in color. In some way the bottles were changed, and the
mother, in order to stop the infant's cough, gave it some of its
medicine, as she supposed. She immediately discovered that she
had made a mistake. This was about 10 o'clock a.m. A doctor was
at once sent for, and Dr. Taphorn arrived and used all knowledge
of the medical art, but in vain. The little one went to sleep
and could not be aroused. Dr. Taphorn remained with the child
until it expired at 4 p.m. The death of a child under any
circumstances is distressing, but in this case is peculiarly so,
and the parents, especially the mother, will have the sincere
sympathy of their many friends and acquaintances.
HEMPKEN,
HAROLD G./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 18, 1899
Harold G., the eighteen months old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Gerhard Hempken, died this morning after an illness with
whooping cough and grippe. The child was one of a pair of twins,
and leaves a little sister. The funeral will be at 2 p.m.
tomorrow.
HEMPKEN, LAURA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June
24, 1905
Laura, the 15 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
G. Hempken, died Friday night at the family home on Vine street
after a long illness from diabetes. She had suffered eight
months from the disease, and death was a happy relief to her.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the
family home, 412 Vine street, and services will be conducted by
Rev. S. D. McKenney. Burial will be in City cemetery.
HENCKELL, FRANCES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 26,
1917
Mrs. Frances Henckell, widow of Helwig Henckell,
died Sunday morning at 6:40 o'clock at her home, 447 East
Broadway, after an illness of only a few days. She was taken
sick on Monday, and from that time was confined to her bed. On
Friday she became very seriously ill, and sank steadily until
the end came Sunday morning. Mrs. Henckell had lived 69 years in
one house. Preceding the time she moved there she had lived in
the old building that was occupied as a printing office by
Elijah P. Lovejoy on Broadway, a few doors west of Piasa. In
that house her eldest son, Frederick, was born. Her husband died
in 1855. Mrs. Henckell had lived 69 years. She was born in
Germany and was brought to America by her parents in early
childhood. She was reared in St. Charles county, and came to
Alton in 1848 where she was married. She leaves four children,
Frederick, William of Alton; and Mrs. Sarah Heins of St. Louis,
and Theodore Henckell of Millers, Nev. The funeral will be held
Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's Church.
HENCKELL, FRED/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 23,
1918
Old Soldier Dies Soon After His Mother
Fred
Henckell, aged 71, died at St. Joseph's Hospital Friday night
after an illness of three weeks, due to grippe. The death of Mr.
Henckell marks the close of a life that was largely devoted to
the care of his mother. A soldier in the Civil War, Mr. Henckell
had passed almost his entire life in Alton, in fact, was away
from the city but seldom from the time he was born until he
died. Recently his mother died from old age. The two had lived
in the one house practically all of their lives. The son, since
his mother became feeble, attended her every want and was a
striking example of filial devotion. His whole interest was
centered in making her comfortable and seeing to it that she
wanted for nothing. When she died his whole existence was so
disordered that doubtless the great change from being a man of
responsibility to having no one to look after caused him to be
less able to resist the malady which attacked him. After his
mother's death, to intimate friends, he told of his great grief
over losing her and the old soldier, who had never married, was
inconsolable. He took down with the grippe a few weeks ago, and
when he failed to get better was moved to the hospital. Mr.
Henckell was a native of Alton and always lived here except
during the four years he was fighting for the Union. He was
industrious, honest, and accommodating, and has many friends in
the city who will regret to hear of his death. He is survived by
a couple of brothers, one living in the far West, the other in
Alton. A sister also survives. Deceased was born in the house in
which he and his mother lived on East Broadway, near Langdon,
and her life and his were spent in that home. The funeral will
be held Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock from St. Mary's Church.
HENCKELL, WILLIAM/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 11, 1918
The funeral of William Henckell, who died Friday at the
Nazareth Home, will be held Sunday afternoon from St. Mary's
Church, where services will be held. Burial will be in City
Cemetery.
HENDERSON, CHARLES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December
13, 1913
Former Alby Street Grocer
As
peacefully as a child falling asleep did Charles Henderson, the
former well known Alby street grocer, pass from life into
Eternity Friday afternoon at 3:20 o'clock, at the home of his
son, Albert Henderson, northeast of the city. He had been
failing mentally and physically for the past seven or eight
months, but did not become wholly bedfast until the last few
days preceding his death. He was born in Leicestershire,
England, August 22, 1833, and Mr. Henderson was eighty years old
last August. He was married to a neighbor's daughter, Miss Jane
Lewin, when he attained his majority, and he and his bride
immediately left for America. They lived in St. Louis a few
months, then came here where they remained through life. For
more than fifty years Mr. Henderson worked at his trade as a
shoemaker, and conducted a general store at Elm and Alby
streets, and he prospered. Mrs. Henderson died in 1900, and
shortly after her death he disposed of his business and had done
nothing since, except visit around among relatives and take life
easy. He made two trips to England, and one extended trip to
Utah to visit a sister from whom he was long separated. He was
never content, apparently, to remain at his old home after Mrs.
Henderson died, and he never seemed the same carefree man after
her death, that he was before it. They were the parents of six
children, all of whom attained adult life, and five of whom
survive. They are Mrs. Patrick Maguire, Mrs. Henry Meyers,
Albert and Edwin Henderson of Alton; and Mrs. H. Penning of
Mount Vernon, Ill. The latter was here a few weeks ago, but
returned home. She arrived in North Alton today. Henry Henderson
died in Chicago in 1902 as the result of an accident. Twenty
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren are left to mourn the
loss of an indulgent grandfather. Mr. Henderson was one of the
best citizens of Madison County, kindly, honest, industrious and
good throughout. He was public spirited too, and charitable, and
his passing is a distinct loss to the community. The body was
taken today from the home of the son to Mr. Henderson's old home
at Elm and Alby streets, and the funeral will be held from there
Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in Oakwood
cemetery, and the pall will be borne by six grandson, Charles,
Miles and George Maguire, Charles H. Henderson, and Ivan and Lee
Meyers. He was a member of Piasa Lodge A. F. & A. M., and the
funeral will be under the Masonic auspices.
HENDERSON, CHARLES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 5,
1918
Charles Henderson died at the Emergency Hospital
this morning after a two weeks illness with influenza. He was
taken from his room in Middletown to St. Joseph's Hospital, and
from there to the Emergency Hospital. He was single and aged
about 62 years. He has no relatives, and friends will take care
of funeral arrangements, which are still incomplete.
HENDERSON, J. B./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 10,
1903
Killed in Wreck on the Big Four Train
The Big Four
had a frightful wreck Friday night on the curve near Moro. Train
No. 36, from St. Louis to New York, the second section of which
collided with train No. 11, and there was an almost miraculous
escape of many people from death or injury. Fireman Henderson,
whose home is at Mattoon, jumped into the ditch and was killed.
Engineer Charles King of the same train is fatally injured at
St. Joseph's hospital. The wreck is due to either a lack of
orders or disobedience on the part of the train crews. No. 36
was running at the rate of 45 miles an hour, and NO. 11 was
going at nearly as high rate of speed and was four hours behind
time. The collision was witnessed by a large number of people
who were skating on a pond nearby. None of these trains stop at
Moro, and consequently there was no chance to avoid a collision
when the train going to St. Louis failed to stop at the station
east of Moro and take a siding for the other. The passenger
coaches did not leave the rails, and the passengers were only
slightly injured by being thrown about the cars by the
impact.....W. H. Lanterman of Moro saved the wreck from being
consumed by fire. He ran to the scene when he heard the crash
and noticed that fire was beginning to eat its way through the
mass of splinters. Armed with buckets which were filled in a
ditch beside the track, Lanterman and the passengers on the
train carried water, and after a hard fight put out the flames.
The body of Fireman Henderson was found this morning at the
scene of the wreck in a ditch beside the track. It is supposed
that Henderson in leaping was rendered unconscious by striking
the ground and fell into the ditch. When the collision occurred
the water tank of the engine was broken and the water ran out
into the ditch, where Henderson was drowned. His home is in
Mattoon.
HENDERSON, JANE (nee LEWN)/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, October 24, 1900
Mrs. Jane Henderson, wife of
Charles Henderson, and one of the best known residents of North
Alton, died last evening at 6 o'clock at the family home on the
Coal Branch, after an illness of six months with cancer. During
her long illness, she bore her sufferings bravely while
undergoing the most torturous pains of the disease. Mrs.
Henderson was born in Quordon, Lesteshire, England, March 12,
1834. Her maiden name was Lewn, and she was married to Mr.
Henderson in her native home, November 12, 1854. Coming to
America soon after, and to North Alton in 1855, where she has
lived ever since. Mrs. Henderson leaves to mourn her loss a
husband and six children, who are among the most respected
citizens of the community. Fifty years ago she came to Alton and
settled in North Alton, where she lived until the time of her
death. Mrs. Pat Maguire of Alton, Mrs. Mary Penning of Outbike,
Mrs. Carrie Meyers of North Alton, Albert Henderson of Godfrey,
Henry of Chicago, and Edwin of North Alton, in losing Mrs.
Henderson, the family feel the loss of a kind and loving mother,
and the community a kind and faithful friend. The funeral will
be Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and services will be
conducted at the family home in North Alton.
HENDERSON,
JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 27, 1904
John
Henderson, a well known industrious colored man, who for many
years has been engaged at the plant of the Sparks Milling
Company, died at 1 o'clock this morning at his home in the
southern part of town, after an illness with lung trouble. He
leaves a wife and three children. The funeral will probably be
Tuesday.
HENDERSON, MARGARET T./Source: Alton Telegraph, October
22, 1842
Died, on Thursday the 6th inst., of bilious
congestive fever, in Troy, Madison County, Illinois, Miss
Margaret T. Henderson, aged 21 years and 5 months. Seldom are we
called upon to record a more melancholy duty than that of the
above. She was in the spring tide of youth, blessed with health,
beauty, and rare accomplishments, but one short month prior to
her illness. But the fell destroyer came, and sorrow lays a
cold, inanimate corpse, mouldering in the grave, food for worms;
but she has left a numerous circle of relatives and
acquaintances to mourn her early decease, one of which has
hastily penned the above lines, as the last tribute of departed
worth.
HENDERSON, SARAH A./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
June 8, 1903
Mrs. Sarah A. Henderson, a highly esteemed
resident of Moro, died Sunday morning, June 7. Mrs. Henderson
was born in St. Louis May 18, 1852. She was the daughter of Jane
and Charles Maxwell. The family came to Illinois in 1850, and
residents of Moro since that date. She married Ralph Henderson
in 1874. Mr. Henderson died September 11, 1883. Mrs. Henderson
was a member of the Moro Presbyterian church. She was one of the
original members of the Ladies Missionary Society, and was its
first secretary and treasurer. She was also a member of the
Court of Honor and the Daughters of Rebekah. She leaves three
children: William, Olla and Robert. The funeral will be held at
Moro Presbyterian church, Tuesday, June 9, at 10:30 o'clock.
HENDRICHS, PEARL/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 21,
1899
Pearl Hendrichs, the 3 year old daughter of a farmer
living in the American Bottom, died yesterday afternoon at 3
o'clock. The funeral will be held at the Brushy Grove Church
Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.
HENDRICKS,
ED/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 26, 1913
Ed
Hendricks, aged about 50, a workman on river improvement jobs
and employed by Swift & Rust for years, was drowned Wednesday
evening while intoxicated and taking a ramble down Piasa street.
Hendricks neglected to observe that he had reached the end of
Piasa street when he got to the levee and he kept on walking. It
is said that he walked out on the Eagle wharf and off into the
river. The watchman on the wharf heard Hendricks moaning and
struggling in the water and threw him a line as he floated by.
It is said Hendricks was an expert swimmer, and those who saw
him in the water say he was floating on his back, keeping
himself on the surface by a slight movement of his hands, but he
seemed to be making no effort to get to shore. As he passed the
Joest fish dock, hands were reached to save him, but he paid no
attention, and finally a motorboat was put out after him after
he had floated by. He was overtaken at the lower end of the
Fluent dock, still afloat, and he was dragged into a boat and
taken ashore, but he died about the time he was being
transferred to the Joest fish dock. Hendricks' funeral, it was
said, would be taken care of by his former employers. The
drowned man leaves a brother at Hannibal, Missouri.
Source:
Alton Evening Telegraph, December 27, 1913
The coroner's
jury returned a verdict of death from exposure yesterday, over
the body of Ed Hendricks. It was thought generally that
Hendricks died from drowning. The evidence introduced at the
trial yesterday showed that he did not drown, but the fact that
he stayed in the water while he floated from above the wharf to
the bridge, chilled his body so that he died. Almost all the
witnesses of the accident agreed that his head did not go under
the water at any time. They said that while he did not struggle,
he managed to float along.
HENDRICKS,
EDWARD/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 10, 1922
Edward Hendricks, son of Henry Hendricks, died this morning very
suddenly after being paralyzed while working near Wanda. He died
at 10 o'clock, two hours after the stroke. He leaves one
daughter. Mr. Hendricks was a member of a large family and
leaves a large number of brothers and sisters. The funeral will
be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of his
sister, Mrs. Fred Bender.
HENDRICKS, MARY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 8, 1904
Mrs. Mary Hendricks, aged 27 years, died Thursday afternoon
of blood poisoning at the home of her mother, Mrs. Linsig, 812
Liberty street. She leaves a husband and two children. The
funeral will be Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
Evangelical church. Deceased was a member of the Maccabees and
the funeral will be under the auspices of that order.
HENDRICKS,
UNKNOWN INFANT/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 18,
1920
The six months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. George
Hendricks died yesterday afternoon at the home on Lampert street
in Yager Park. The funeral was held at three o'clock this
afternoon. Services were in charge of Rev. E. L. Gibson, pastor
of the First Presbyterian church. Burial was in Oakwood
cemetery.
HENDY, HENRIETTA B. "NETTIE"/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph January 22 1921 - Submitted by Steve Horn
Mrs.
Henrietta B. Hendy, aged 51 died this morning at 5:30 o'clock at
St. Joseph's hospital, following a year's illness. She is
survived by her husband, Patrick J. Hendy and five children,
Daniel, Sister Cecelia of the Catholic Orphanage, Patrick, Emma,
and Owen. She also leaves two sisters Mrs. Anna Young and Mrs.
Al Gathercoal of Chicago and a brother Will Diamond of Milwaukee
Wis. The body was taken to the home of her son, Patrick, at 1218
Rodemeyer Avenue. The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock Monday
morning from SS. Peter and Paul's cathedral. Internment will be
at Greenwood Cemetery.
HENDY, JAMES SR./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 7,
1900
Civil War Veteran and Watchman at Glass Works
James Hendy,
the venerable night watchman at the Illinois Glass Works the
past 22 yearss, died last night at his home, 710 Ridge street,
after an illness of eight months with stomach trouble. He had
lived in Alton since 1857, was married here and was well known
in a large circle of acquaintances. In the early 70s he was for
several years on the Alton police force, and since 1878 he held
the position at the glass works, where he had the strictest
confidence reposed in him. James Hendy was born in County
Tipperary, Ireland, and came to America by way of New Orleans
when 5 years old. He lived at New Richmond, Ohio, until 1857,
when he came to Alton and was married two years later in Alton.
He served during the Civil War three years. He leaves his aged
wife and two sons, James and P. J. Hendy, and Mrs. Lizzie Bennis
of North Alton. He was a member of the A. O. E. W. and Alton
Post G. A. R. The funeral will be Monday at 9 a.m., and services
will be in St. Patrick's church.
HENDY, JULIA
LEAHY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph February 26 1906 - Submitted
by Steve Horn
Mrs. Julia Hendy, widow of James Hendy,
died yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John
Bennes on the Grafton Road. She was 64 years of age and lived
most of these years in Alton. She is survived by three children,
Mrs. John Bennes of North Alton, and Messrs.', P.J. and James
Hendy, of Alton. The funeral will be Tuesday morning and
services will be conducted in St. Patrick's church. Burial will
be in Greenwood Cemetery.
HENKE,
AUGUST/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 10, 1905
August Henke, one of the oldest and best known residents of Moro
township, died this morning at three o'clock from the effects of
old age and a paralytic stroke received nearly a year ago. Mr.
Henke had spent the greater part of his life on a farm in the
township and was respected by all who knew him. His wife and
three children survive him. His daughter, Mrs. Adam Roessel, and
the two sons, William and Louis, all live in the vicinity. Mr.
Henke was 72 years of age. The funeral will take place from St.
John's Evangelical church on the Springfield road, Monday, June
12, at ten o'clock a.m.
HENKE, CHARLES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 17,
1908
Charles Henke, a
Moro patriarch, aged 75, died at his home Monday morning from a
paralytic stroke he sustained Sunday while seated in his home
talking to the pastor of the church with which he was
affiliated. He had been in poor health for some time, but was
able to be around the house and in the yard. While talking to
his pastor he complained that his head hurt him and then he fell
off the chair on which he was sitting and never regained
consciousness. He died at 5 o'clock Monday morning. He was the
father of twelve children, all living and beside them he leaves
his aged wife. All of his children are married and heads of
families of their own. They are: Reinhard Henke, Edward Henke,
Christian Henke, Jule Henke, Henry Henke, August Henke, Willard
Henke, Mrs. Ferdinand Pape, Mrs. Fred Guswelle, Mrs. Charles
Hill, all of Moro; Charles Henke and Mrs. John Meyer of St.
Louis. Mr. Henke was a prosperous farmer and all of his children
are prosperous people. He was a most estimable man, bore a high
character and was respected by everyone who knew him. He and his
wife raised a family who are among the best people in Madison
county, and all of whom are doing well. The funeral will be held
Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the Reformed
Evangelical church on the Springfield road near Moro.
HENKE, WILLIAM F./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February
8, 1916
Died From Kick of Mule
William F. Henke, a well known
farmer of the Moro neighborhood, died at his home Monday evening
from uraemic poisoning following injuries he sustained a week
before when one of his mules kicked him. Mr. Henke was injured
on one of his knees. The injury made him very sick and it is
supposed that the shock started up a latent trouble in his
kidneys. He became very ill and finally passed away in a state
of coma. Mr. Henke has a wife and five children. He was about
55.
HENKHAUS, HENRY EDWARD/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
October 1, 1918
Young Marine Injured at Battle of Chateau
Thierry (WWI)
A telegram was received
today by Mrs. Julia Henkhaus of Fosterburg, apprising her of the
death of her son, Henry Edward Henkhaus, of the United States
Marine Corps. The young man died July 19 from wounds he received
in the battle at Chateau Thierry. The telegram which was signed
by Brigadier General Charles C. Long, said to the mother: "I
deeply regret to inform you that a cablegram from abroad states
that Private Henry Edward Henkhaus, Marine Corps, died July
nineteenth of wounds received in action. The remains will be
interred abroad until the end of the war. Accept my sincere
sympathy in your great loss. Your son nobly gave his life in
service of his country." The young man was in the 5th regiment,
66th company, 1st battalion of the United States Marine Corps.
He left Alton and enlisted in the Marine Corps at St. Louis
Friday, December 13, 1917. He commented at the time on his
choice of a hoodoo day and date for starting on such an
important mission, but he thought that it would be a lucky day
for him. He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Henkhaus of
Fosterburg; also two brothers, John of Bethalto and Victor of
Alton; and four sisters, Miss Edith of Fosterburg, Mrs. Robert
Rundell of Alton, Mrs. Lawrence Stanton of Alton, and Mrs.
George Walck of St. Louis. Henkhaus was born in Fosterburg, but
had spent much of his life in Alton. He was employed at the
Federal Lead Co. just before enlisting and prior to that he had
worked at the glass works. About a month ago a telegram came to
the mother that her son had been wounded on the nineteenth day
of July. Today came the message telling that he had died on the
same day, so it was assumed that he lived part of a day after
being wounded, which accounts for the space of time intervening
between the notices of his being wounded and his death. He was
wounded once before, June 14, but he recovered and went back
into the line of duty. At the first time he was in the hospital,
a Red Cross nurse sent the family word of his being hurt.
Afterward he wrote himself, telling his mother he was all right
and was ready to go back to "get a German." That was the last
the family heard of him, except the two telegrams.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 1, 1921
Soldier
Boy's Remains Reach Alton Today - Killed In France
The remains
of another soldier boy who was killed in France arrived in Alton
this morning. Henry E. Henkhaus. The casket was taken
immediately to the home of the parents on Elliot avenue, and
from there it will be taken to St. Mary's Church Sunday
afternoon at 2 o'clock for funeral services. The American Legion
will have charge of the burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Pallbearers have been selected for the funeral as follows:
Leland McMichael and Ed Flynn of Edwardsville, George Bowman of
Bethalto, Jessie Werts of Fosterburg, William Glassmeyer and Leo
Struif of this city. Details of the American Legion burial plans
will be given Saturday. The Henkhaus family moved here from
Fosterburg since the son entered the service of his country and
was killed in action.
Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, April 4, 1921
Alton post, 126, Department of
Illinois, American Legion, had charge of the funeral services
over the body of Henry Henkhaus, Sunday afternoon at St. Mary's
church. The Legion furnished an escort and a large number of
uniformed members of the post attended the funeral in a body,
gathering at the church at 1:30 in the afternoon. The remains
were taken from the Henkhaus home, 1006 Elliott avenue, to the
church, where they were met by the Legionnaires and escorted
into the church by the honor guard, American flag and the Legion
colors, up to the altar where Father Meckel delivered a touching
funeral oration telling of the accomplishments of the dead
soldier, and reviewing his life from the time he left Alton and
entered army service until he was first wounded in action,
afterwards recovering and again going to the front in July 1918,
meeting his death in the line near Soissons. The Legionnaires
and friends of the deceased soldier who assembled in St. Mary's
church around the flag-draped casket remained until an honor
review line through which the casket was carried followed by the
relatives and friends of the dead soldier. A line of march was
formed upon leaving the church and escorted the body to St.
Joseph's cemetery where Commander Pfeiffenberger was assisted in
carrying out the funeral ritual by Father Meckel. Dr.
Pfeiffenberger, post commander, eulogized the dead soldier in
carrying out the Legion ritual after which the body was lowered
into the grave and the firing squad closed the ceremony with
three volleys of fire following the sounding of taps by the
Legion bugler. Pallbearers were the following soldier friends of
Henry Henkhaus: Leland McMichael and Ed Flynn of Edwardsville,
George Bowman of Bethalto, Jessie Werts of Fosterburg, William
Glassmeyer and Leo Struif of this city.
HENKLE, HARRISON/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February
28, 1910
Caught in Pulley Belt On Ore Conveyor - Killed Immediately
Harrison Henkle, an employee of the Federal Lead Co., was
killed Sunday morning sometime after 10 o'clock by being caught
in a belt on the ore conveyor at the H and H house at the lead
works. His body was crushed almost out of semblance to a human
form. In one of his crushed hands was a large oil can which was
crushed into his hand, and was found by Coroner Streeper after
he had taken the mangled form to his morgue. A monkey wrench
lying close by indicated that he had been using it too. Henkle's
body was found by foreman Frank Clifford, on a platform about
ten feet from the ground. He had evidently been dead over
fifteen minutes. The big conveyor belt was still running. The
belt is about 24 inches in width and over 450 feet long. It runs
over a pulley about 26 inches in diameter. The accident occurred
near the hopper where the ore is dumped. Coroner Streeper
believes from the appearance of the body that Henkle must have
caught an arm and been pulled in head first, and that almost his
whole body was crushed between the big belt and the pulley. The
conveyor belt runs intermittently, and Supt. Porter says the man
was supposed to do his oiling when the belt was still. He was
alone when the accident occurred. Henkle lived on Washington
street, and leaves his wife and two children. He was known as a
steady industrious man. The funeral will be held Thursday
afternoon from the family home.
HENNER,
GEORGE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 11, 1901
The
funeral of George Henner of Woodburn took place at Fosterburg
yesterday, and there was a large attendance. The young man was
20 years of age and a member of a well known Woodburn family.
HENNEY, BERT LESLIE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February
20, 1912
Young Man Dies After a Hard Fight - Ill For Two
Years
Bert Leslie Henney, the 18 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest
A. Henney of 1715 Liberty street, died at 12 o'clock Monday
night after an illness of two years. Two years ago the young man
became affected with a disease causing bleeding under the skin,
and this so reduced his vitality that he has been struggling for
health ever since. He was in the second year in the high school
at this time, and was forced to leave school. The parents of the
young man took him to many places in the country in the hope of
benefitting his health, but he gradually became weaker. Several
times when it was believed the end was near, his determination
to live caused him to rally. Just at Christmas time it was
feared he would not live to see another Christmas day, and
heroic measures were resorted to to prolong life for a number of
hours more with the result that when the young man realized he
was still alive, he rallied with his strong will again and
prolonged his life until midnight Monday, when the end of the
long struggle came. The case of Bert Henny is particularly sad.
He had many friends who rallied around him during his struggle
and encouraged him to keep up the fight. Jovial and cordial in
his disposition, he made many friends and created sunshine in
the circles he moved in and had much to live for. Besides the
mother and father, a sister, Mildred, survive. The disease which
first attacked the young man was a puzzle to the physicians he
was taken to in many places, and when finally conquered had
broken down a magnificent athletic body and undermined a strong
constitution. To those who were close to the young man, and knew
of his struggle, the fight he made for his life is considered
remarkable.
HENRY, JAMES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July
15, 1911
James Henry, aged about 87 years old, died
Friday night in a St. Louis hospital, where he went several
weeks ago to be treated for cancer. He lived in upper Belle
street near Madison for sixty years or more, and was a stone
mason. All of his immediate family preceded him to the grave,
but he leaves a daughter-in-law, the widow of the late James
Henry, and her four daughters. An aged sister also survives and
lives in Manhattan, Ill. The body was brought from St. Louis
this afternoon and taken to the Henry home in Belle street. The
funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from the Cathedral, and
burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. Mr. Henry was an
industrious, honest citizen, and all who knew him will regret to
hear of his death.
HENRY,
JAMES JR./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 15, 1900
James Henry Jr., the well known railroad man, died at his home
at Twentieth and Belle streets last night after an illness of
six days with pneumonia. He was born December 1, 1863, and lived
in Alton all his life. He leaves a wife to whom he was married
seven years ago, and four young children. Mr. Henry worked for
the Big Four in the local yards and at the freight depot a
number of years. He was sober and industrious and was well liked
by all who knew him. Six days before his death he was taken ill
with pneumonia, and having been in poor health some time before,
the illness soon took a fatal turn. The funeral will take place
Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock, and services will be in the
Cathedral.
HENRY, JOHN J./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 11,
1908
Old Time Resident of Wood River Township Mourns His
Wife's Death Until His Death
John J. Henry, one
of the old time residents of Wood River township, died Tuesday
afternoon at the residence of his son, the old home place of the
Henry's near East Alton. He was 78 years of age January 10th of
this year. Mr. Henry's death was due directly to his grieving
over the death of his wife, who passed away October 3, after a
partnership in life of fifty years. After his wife's death Mr.
Henry could not be consoled. He had but one desire, and that was
to rejoin her and his wish was accomplished within forty days
after her death. The last fifteen days of his life he could take
no food whatever. His collapse came October 15, while he was in
the crowd attending the unveiling of the Lincoln-Douglas
memorial tablet. The aged gentleman was picked up and taken to
his home in Upper Alton, and he rallied somewhat there. He
recovered enough to go to his old home place at East Alton,
where he had lived for many years, and there he suffered another
collapse five days after the first one. He never recovered.
During his illness he frequently expressed the wish that he
might speedily see his wife, and his wish was granted, as he
passed away just forty days after her. He was born in Bremen,
Germany and came to America at the age of 24. He settled at
Downington, Pa., where he lived for 18 years. He was first a
member of the Lutheran church, but afterward affiliated with the
Baptist church. He came to East Alton from Downington and lived
there on one place for thirty years. About fifteen years ago he
moved to Upper Alton, and then after eight years, moved back to
East Alton for a year. He then went back to Upper Alton and
lived there until last month when he returned to his old place.
He was a pillar of the Baptist church. When the Brushy Grove
church was projected he carried around the subscription list and
raised the money needed to pay for it. The funeral will be held
from the Brushy Grove church Friday. The funeral will leave at
11 o'clock and after services in the church burial will be in
the Vaughn cemetery. The services will be conducted by his old
friend, Rev. T. N. Marsh, Upper Alton. Mr. Henry leaves three
sons, John of Upper Alton, William and George of East Alton, and
one daughter, Mrs. R. M. Kennedy of Bethalto. During his long
life Mr. Henry bore an excellent reputation. He was very
successful as a farmer and was known as a good neighbor and a
kindly man in every respect. He was conscious to the last and
died an easy, peaceful death, as he had deserved to do.
HENRY,
MARGARET/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 25, 1917
Mrs. Margaret Henry, 51, died at St. Joseph's Hospital Tuesday
afternoon at 4 o'clock from the effects of injuries she
sustained in a fall about three weeks ago. She leaves two sons
and two daughters. The body will be taken to the home of Mrs.
Henry's niece, Mrs. Walter Hutchinson, 105 East Ninth street,
and the funeral services will be from there tomorrow afternoon.
Burial will be in City Cemetery.
HENRY,
UNKNOWN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 19, 1899
Mrs. Henry, colored, aged 65 years, died Wednesday evening
at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. James Derrick of Middletown.
She died without medical attendance, and Coroner Bailey held an
inquest this afternoon.
HENRY,
UNKNOWN WIFE OF JOHN J./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 26,
1904
The body of Mrs. John J. Henry arrived from San
Antonio, Texas today, accompanied by the husband and children
and one of her brothers and a sister. The funeral took place
this afternoon from the Henry family home near East Alton, and
was attended by a very large number of people, many of whom came
from Edwardsville, New Douglas, Litchfield, East St. Louis,
Collinsville and Venice. Services were conducted by Rev. C. L.
Petersen of the Washington street Methodist church, and
interment was in the Vaughn Cemetery where repose the remains of
many of the pioneers of Wood River and Ft. Russell townships and
their descendants.
HENRY, WILLIAM F./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 18,
1911
Wann Disaster Recalled by Death of William Henry - Gave
Money to Sufferers and Offered His All For Relief
William F. Henry
died Monday night at his home in Washington avenue, Upper Alton,
after a long illness from lung troubles and complications. He
was born near East Alton in 1861, and is survived by his wife
and four children, John Henry of Alton, and William Henry of
Springfield; Miss Agnes of Alton, and Mrs. Nellie Riley of
Montana. A sister, Mrs. Robert M. Kennedy of Bethalto, and two
brothers, John J. Henry of Upper Alton and George Y. Henry of
East Alton, also survive. For a great many years Will Henry was
one of the leading merchants of Wood River township, and
conducted business places at East Alton and Edwardsville
Crossings at the same time. The day of the Wann oil explosion,
eighteen years ago, when scores of people were burned and
suffering and immediate relief was needed, Will Henry threw open
the doors of his large store and fairly begged helpers to take
anything in sight that would tend to relieve suffering or give
comfort in any way. Several barrels of linseed oil, hundreds of
pounds of cotton, lard, muslin, domestic, bedspreads, etc., to
the amount of several hundreds of dollars, and used for the
dying or to wrap up the dead. Not only that, but Mr. Henry
offered anything else he had to those who needed it on that day.
He turned his house into a hospital also, and was indeed a good
angel to those in pain and trouble. He was a great hearted,
generous man, honest, charitable, and intensely human, and there
will be general and sincere regret felt by all who knew him when
they hear of his death. The funeral will be held at the St.
Paul's Episcopal church Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The Rev.
Arthur Goodger will officiate.
HENSCHEL, J. D./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 21, 1902
Mrs. Sophia Demuth, the Alton probation officer, unearthed a
peculiar incident while at the county farm Thursday. While at
the county farm she stated that she had been requested to
inquire into the health of J. D. Henschel. She was informed that
he had died at the institution in December of last year. Mrs.
Demuth was much surprised, and so were those at the county farm,
at her story. Last December when Henschel died, Supt. Tunnell
notified the Alton authorities that the man had a family there
and to communicate with them. He received word shortly that the
relatives wished him to proceed with the burial at the farm, and
did so. Mrs. Demuth stated that she was informed someone of the
relatives, said to be a daughter, had Henschel's life insured
and had been keeping the payments up in ignorance of her
father's death. - Edwardsville Intelligencer
HENSCHEL, MARY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 18,
1903
Mrs. Mary Henschel, aged 42, died Tuesday evening at
9 o'clock at the Woman's Home after an illness with the grip.
The funeral will take place Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from
the residence of August Weiss, 627 North street. Deceased was a
member of the German Evangelical Aid Society, and the members
will attend the funeral in a body.
HENSCHEL,
UNKNOWN CHILD OF FRED/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January
19, 1901
The four months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Henschel died last evening at the home, 1216 East Fifth street,
of brain fever. The funeral will be Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock.
HENSLEY, "AUNTY" JENNIE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June
29, 1905
Body of Old Colored Citizen Who Died in Poorhouse
to be Disinterred and Moved to Alton
The remains of
"Aunty" Jennie Hensley, who died at the poorhouse a month ago
leaving abundant finance to give her a good funeral and to
reimburse her friends for any outlay they may have made for her,
will be brought to Alton tomorrow and buried in City Cemetery
beside the body of her husband, Peter Hensley. "Aunty" Hensley
was always careful to keep up her insurance so she would not be
buried like a pauper, and she said she wished that at least $100
be spent on her funeral. She stinted herself to gratify this one
vanity of hers, that she be given a proper funeral when she
died. Unfortunately she died in the poorhouse without the poor
farm officials knowing she had made arrangements for her burial,
and she was interred as a pauper. Mr. W. H. Bauer will go to
Edwardsville tonight and will disinter the body, bring it to
Alton in a nice casket, and lay it away in City Cemetery
tomorrow morning. Cornelius Natt will have charge of the
funeral, as administrator of Aunty Hensley's estate.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 30, 1905
Mr. W.
H. Bauer went to Edwardsville last evening, disinterred the
remains of "Aunty" Jennie Hensley, and brought them here in a
metallic casket. The remains were interred in City Cemetery at
midnight by the undertaker, beside the body of her husband. The
colored woman weighed 315 pounds at the time of her death.
HENSON, ALLEN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 25, 1922
Allen Henson, aged 78, died this morning at 4 o'clock at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. M. T. Condry, of 809 Hawley avenue.
Henson, who came to Alton from Jerseyville six years ago, began
to fail about three months ago, but his fatal illness had its
beginning a week ago when pneumonia developed. He was a
prominent resident of Jersey County for many years and was
widely known. He is survived by a family of eight children,
including Madison Henson and Mrs. Emma Powell of Fieldon,
William Henson, John Henson, Mrs. Kate Penning, Mrs. Nellie
Condry of Alton, Oscar Henson of Kansas, and Mrs. Lydia Galyear
of Galesburg. He also leaves one brother, William Henson, and
one sister, Mrs. J. Sutton, both of Fieldon. The funeral will be
held Monday morning from the Presbyterian Church at Fieldon, and
interment will be in the Fieldon Cemetery.
HENTRICH, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 4, 1904
The funeral of John Hentrich took place Monday morning from
St. Mary's church, where a requiem mass was said by Rev. J.
Meckle. There was a very large attendance at the services.
Interment was in St. Joseph's cemetery.
HENTRICH, LIZZIE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 1, 1903
Lizzie Hentrich, daughter of John Hentrich, died Tuesday
night at the family home on east Second street after a long
illness with consumption. She was 21 years and two month's of
age. Miss Hentrich's death has been expected for several weeks.
The funeral will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock, and
services will be conducted in St. Mary's church.
HENTRICK, WILLIAM/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 7,
1907
William Hentrick, aged 25, died at St. Joseph's
hospital Sunday night from consumption after a long illness. He
was a son of the late John Hentrick, and according to friends of
the family he is the last but two of his family to die, there
having been seven funerals in the family within five years. He
leaves one brother, John Hentrick Jr., who is at Albuquerque, N.
W. He was an apprentice glassblower until taken ill. The funeral
will be held Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock from St. Mary's
church. A half sister, Mrs. Michael, survives.
HERB, BARBARA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 6,
1916
Widow of Senator Charles A. Herb
Mrs. Barbara Herb,
widow of Senator Charles A. Herb, died Sunday evening at 8:45 at
the family home, 740 Washington street, after being an invalid
for about three years. The end came after a period of about
three hours of unconsciousness. Mrs. Herb was stricken with
paralysis about three years ago, and for much of the time in the
past year she has been confined to her bed, a sufferer from
anemia. She would rally her strength at times, and then would
collapse again. About three weeks ago she suffered another
attack and this proved fatal. Mrs. Herb was born in Bavaria,
Germany, January 25, 1848. She came here at the age of 8 years
and in Alton she was married forty-six years ago to Charles A.
Herb. She spent all the remainder of his life in Alton. She
proved an inspiring partner for her husband, and he owed much in
his rise to public honor and distinction to the quiet influence
of his wife in their home. She was a woman who was highly
esteemed by all her neighbors, and she was one of the best of
mothers to her family. The tragic death of her husband, Senator
Herb, while he was in the meridian of his influence and honor,
was a sad blow to Mrs. Herb from which she never fully
recovered. Mrs. Herb leaves a family of children consisting of
Mrs. Robert Opfenring of St. Louis, Mrs. George W. Hershamn of
Phoenix, Arizona, C. F. Herb of Webster Groves, Mo., Mrs. George
D. Finkel of Boston, Miss Harriet Herb, and E. G. and H. B.
Herb. At the time she died, all were with her except the two
daughters who live in distant places. It is known that Mrs.
Hershamn will be unable to come back to the funeral, and the
time of the funeral was being delayed in announcement today
until word could be had from Mrs. Finkel in Boston, who was here
recently visiting her mother.
HERBERT,
ISABELLE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 30, 1916
The funeral of Mrs. Isabelle Herbert was held this morning
from the home in east Fifth street, where services were
conducted by Rev. Arthur Goodger, pastor of St. Paul's Episcopal
church, in the presence of a large gathering of friends and
relatives of deceased and of her family. Floral offerings were
very numerous and burial was in Oakwood cemetery. The
pallbearers were J. W., Carl and C. L. Beall, L. J. Juttemeyer,
Hugh Horstman and Edward J. Kleinpeter.
HERGT,
VALENTINE (alias HARRIS, CHARLES)/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, May 7, 1900
One of the roustabouts on the
Spread Eagle is thought to have drowned himself by jumping into
the river during last night while the boat was lying at the
Alton wharf boat. The man was missing this morning and his coat,
hat and shoes were found on the boat, causing the supposition
that he had committed suicide. The name of the man could not be
learned here, as the crew's names were on the clerk's list on
the boat. Henry Hyde, a negro, says he was drinking with the
missing man last night, and that they separated at bed time. The
roustabout went on the boat, and was seen no more. It is
supposed he walked into the river. The suicide was a white man
and a German. He was in the employ of the Eagle Packet Co. a
short time, and was known only by the name Harry.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 8, 1900
The
roustabout on the Spread Eagle who drowned himself Monday
morning by jumping from the wharf boat was named Charles Harris,
was 50 years of age, a German, and had a family in St. Louis
living on Ninth Street between Franklin avenue and Wash streets.
He was a hard worker and had been on the Spread Eagle all
season, being a personal friend of the mate. Harris slept on a
couch on the wharf boat here, apart from the other roustabouts.
His wife says a family quarrel occurred Sunday morning before
Harris left hom, and that she thinks the drowning resulted from
brooding over the prospective marriage of his son to an
objectionable woman.
Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, May 14, 1900
The wife of the deck hand drowned
by falling between the Spread Eagle and the wharfboat was in
Alton yesterday. Valentine Hergt was his real name, and Charles
Harris was an alias, which according to a very common practice
of the lower class of steamboat employees, he gave as his name.
HERL,
CASPER/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 1, 1900
Bethalto News - Casper Herl, an old veteran resident of this
city, died Tuesday, February 27, at the age of 74 years, after
an illness of about three weeks, with Bright's disease. Mr. Herl
was born in Weisbach, Prussia in 1836, was a coal miner by
trade, and came to this country in 1863 and located in
Caseyville, Ill., where he stayed only a few months and moved to
Bethalto, where he worked at the Yankee Digging until closed. He
was a good, peaceful and upright citizen, a loving husband and
kind father. He leaves a widow, three sons and three daughters.
The funeral took place from the Presbyterian church Thursday
afternoon. The pallbearers were John Falkenburg, Charles
Huether, Frank Marsek, J. G. Johnson, Phillip Schoppitt and
Lucas Bauer.
HERL, MARY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 11,
1904
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Herl took place Sunday
afternoon from the home on Belle street. Services were conducted
by Rev. M. H. Ewers and were attended by a large number of
acquaintances. Interment was in City Cemetery.
HERMANN,
JOSEPH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 29, 1919
Joseph Hermann, aged 88, died at 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon
at his home in Godfrey, after an illness which extended over a
period of several years, during which time the aged man was
bedfast. Hermann was a resident of Godfrey for 28 years, and was
one of the best known farmers. He was born in Baden, Germany,
but has resided the greater part of his life in this country.
Sixty years ago this summer, Hermann was married to Theresa
Smith, and the couple was planning to observe their diamond
jubilee on their anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Hermann were parents
of six girls and four boys. The girls are: Mrs. Mary Mitts,
Raymond, Ill.; Mrs. A. Anderson, Litchfield, Ill.; Mrs. E.
Sullivan, Minneapolis, Minn.; Mrs. M. Godfrey, Detroit, Mich.;
Mrs. C. Baurbour, Detroit, Mich.; and Mrs. F. Jones of Godfrey.
The sons are Fred of Centralia, Wash.; John of Los Angeles,
Calif.; Francis of Farmersville, Ill.; and Arnold of Godfrey.
The funeral will be held on Thursday morning from the Cathedral.
Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery.
HERMANN, M./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 24, 1904
The funeral of Mrs. M. Hermann took place Tuesday at 10 a.m.
The services were at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. R.
Gossrau, on Ninth street. There was a large attendance of
acquaintances of the family. Rev. Theodore Oberhellman, of the
German Evangelical church, conducted services at the house and
grave. The church choir sang at the house and the Maennerchor at
the cemetery.
HERMANN, WILLIAM/Source: Alton
Evening Telegraph, September 6, 1921
William Hermann, a well
known resident of Fosterburg township, died last night at his
home from Brights disease, aged 60. He was born the 31st of
August 1921 near Dorchester, but was most of his life he had
passed in the vicinity of Fosterburg. Mr. Hermann had been in
failing health for a long time, but his illness took an acute
stage recently and his decline was rapidly from that time. With
him when he died were all the members of his family, his wife,
also his brothers, Otto of Alton; John of Hilland, S. D.;
Benjamin and Matthias of Fosterburg; and his sister, Mrs.
Therese Robertson of Fairfield, Ill. Mr. Hermann had for many
years conducted a small farm in Foster township and was known as
a successful farmer. He had no children. The funeral will be
held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock. The cortege will leave the
home at 9 o'clock for the Fosterburg Presbyterian church where
the funeral services will be held.
[See
also Herrmann]
HERREN, MOSES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 25, 1904
Well Known Carpenter Succumbs to Bullet Wound
Moses
Herren, who was shot Sunday night by a bullet fired by Arnett
Poindexter and intended to strike Johnson Dailey, died about 4
o'clock Tuesday morning at his home, 1216 Main street. His
condition was so favorable Monday that it was thought he might
recover, but later developments indicated during the night that
the wound would prove fatal. Deputy Sheriff Laughlin was
dispatched early Tuesday morning to go to Bright, where
Poindexter was said to be in hiding at the home of some
relatives, three miles in the country. Mr. Herren was 53 years
of age, and leaves beside his widow a family of three children:
Will Herren who is employed at J. E. Pussel's barber shop, Mrs.
Mary Timmons, and Mrs. Sylvia Wachter. The funeral will be held
Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family home. The death
of Mr. Herren was a sad shock to the members of his family who
did not feel alarmed over his condition until about ten minutes
before death occurred. Mr. Herren was an industrious man, a good
father and husband, and he will be sadly missed by the members
of his family.
HERREN, SUSAN SARAH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 6,
1919
Mrs. Susan Sarah Herren, wife of A. P. Herren, died
this morning at 2:40 o'clock at her home, 933 Tremont street,
after an illness of one year from liver trouble. She refused to
remain in bed until last Friday, continuing to get about the
house though in a bad condition of health. She was born in
Belleville, September 8, 1839, and was in her 80th year. She
came to Alton before the Civil War days. She was twice married,
her first husband being Clark Crabbe, who was a guard in the
penitentiary here. Old residents will recall the incident of Mr.
Crabbe being trapped by a convict in his cell and being stabbed
repeatedly by the convict who demanded as the price of his
sparing the life of Crabbe that he be given his own liberty. The
desperate criminal was shot in time to save the life of Mr.
Crabbe. After the death of her first husband, she married A. P.
Herren, a Civil War soldier, who survives her. She is the last
of her own family. She leaves three children by her first
marriage, W. C. Crabbe, Mrs. Thomas Rowan and P. S. Crabbe. By
her second marriage she leaves one son, Herbert Herren. She
leaves also three step-children, Mrs. Ella Edwards of Brighton,
George Herren of Okalhoma and Harry Herren of Alton. The funeral
will be Sunday at 2 p.m. from her late home.
HERRIN, EDWARD M. (DOCTOR)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May
22, 1912
Veterinarian Murdered at Collinsville
Dr. Edward
M. Herrin, an Edwardsville veterinarian, was called on to tend
to a horse in Collinsville. He was a well-known veterinary
surgeon, whose practice included all of Madison and several
neighboring counties. While performing surgery on the horse on a
side street, Alonzo Hogan, a Collinsville miner, came upon the
scene, which was near his home. He demanded the doctor cease the
operation at once. Dr. Herrin did not cease the operation, but
continued tending the horse. Hogan became enraged, and went to
his nearby home and obtained a “clothes prop” (which I imagine
was a large wooden stake to hold up the clothesline). Hogan then
struck Dr. Herrin on the head, fracturing his skull. The doctor,
whose back was to his assailant, never regained consciousness,
and died the next day. His brother, W. F. Herrin of Upper Alton,
attended the funeral.
Coroner C. N. Streeper went to
Collinsville and held an inquest over the body of Dr. Herrin.
Hogan was arrested and held without bond. The murder trial was
held in Edwardsville in November 1912. Hogan was attentive in
the courtroom, watching the judge and jury carefully. His wife
attended the trial, which ended with the testimony of the
defendant. Hogan stated he spoke to the surgeon, who was
operating on a horse, and the doctor looked at him in such a
manner as to lead him to believe he was about to be attacked.
Hogan seized a clothes prop and returned to Herrin, who again
refused to stop the operation. Hogan struck the doctor, “but not
with intent to inflict a fatal injury.”
The jury returned
with the verdict of not guilty. The people were shocked at the
verdict, and the newspaper stated the next day that the “jury
holds life cheap, and that Hogan demonstrated that he was a man
of ungovernable passion who murdered a man without excuse.”
Those on the jury were: Nathan Hamilton, Ed J. Roberts, James
Wanemacher, John P. Haven, Henry Tausch, J. R. Dorsey, Samuel
Schutkopfe, H. Rasche, Milton Walker, William Hoffmann, Milo
Clinton, and Otto Ulrich.
Dr. Edward M. Herrin was born
in 1864 in St. Jacob, Madison County, Illinois, and was 48 years
old at the time of his death. He left behind a wife, Bertha L.
Kyle Herrin, and one son, Earl Edward Herrin. Dr. Herrin was
burned in Woodlawn Cemetery in Edwardsville.
Alonzo
Hogan was born June 16, 1878 in Collinsville, and died July 31,
1945 at the age of 67. He is buried in the St. John Cemetery in
Collinsville.
HERRIN, H C./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 16, 1910
H. C. Herrin, a resident of Park avenue, Upper Alton, died
Monday morning at 3 o'clock at his home after an illness from
kidney trouble and dropsy. His death had been expected for some
time but at intervals his condition became better and his
relatives were more hopeful. All last week Mr. Herrin's
condition grew steadily worse until death relieved his suffering
this morning. Mr. Herrin was born in Madison County at St. Jacob
and was 61(?) years old the 12th day of last November. He had
lived in Upper Alton with his family the last two years. Before
coming to Upper Alton two years ago, he had lived nineteen years
in Piatt county. Six years ago one of Mr. Herrin's horses ran
away with him and he was badly hurt. On account of internal
injuries his illness began, and it was this that eventually
caused his death. Mr. Herrin was married to Miss Martha Judy
Barber in the Upper Alton Baptist church, March 31, 1881 by Rev.
W. J. Chapin. Mr. Herrin leaves three children, Mrs. R. H. Link
of Ewing, Ill., and Lyman and Ralph Herrin of Upper Alton. The
body will be taken to the old home at Atwood for burial. The
service will be held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at the family
home by Rev. M. H. Day, pastor of the Baptist church, and Rev.
S. T. Reynolds of Lebanon, Ind. will assist. The funeral party
will leave on the 12:55 train for Atwood, where the funeral will
be held Wednesday. [Note: According to marriage records, his
full name was Henry Clay Herrin.]
HERRIN,
H. E./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 4, 1915
H.
E. Herrin, one of Bethalto's best known and most highly
respected residents, died last night at 6 o'clock at his home
near Bethalto after an illness from apoplexy. Mr. Herrin died on
the farm on which he had lived for over twenty years. He was 66
years of age, and was born in Germany but came to America at an
early age, and settled in Madison county where he has lived all
his life. He was reputed to be well to do, owned the farm he
lived on, and had other property interests besides being a
leading stockholder and director in the Bethalto bank. His son,
Harry Herrin, who recently graduated from the Ann Arbor
University in the law course, is now taking a post graduate law
course in the East near Boston, and word was sent to him
yesterday of his father's serious illness. It is supposed that
he started for home in an effort to reach there before his
father's death. He is expected to arrive home today. Mr. Herrin
leaves his wife, his son Harry Herrin, and four daughters, Mrs.
Lizzie Sanders of Bethalto, Mrs. Ida Roach of Wood River, Mrs.
Julia Maustoh of Wood River, and Mrs. Emma Obermiller of Wood
River. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock
from the Lutheran Church in which he held membership. Mr. Herrin
came to this country when he was three years old from
Ostfriesland, Germany. He was married 43 years ago.
HERRIN, WILLIAM FRANKLIN 'FRANK'/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, January 6, 1917
William Franklin Herrin, aged
61, died last night at 11 o'clock at his residence on East
College avenue, just outside the city limits at Upper Alton. Mr.
Herrin's condition for several days had been very serious, as
was stated in the Telegraph, but his end coming so suddenly was
quite a surprise to many of his friends who did not realize that
his sickness had reached such a serious stage. Mr. Herrin's
illness commenced about three months ago. Up to that time he had
been in very good health, but in the fall he became ill,
suffering from kidney trouble, but he did not consider his own
case as serious. He was out and about his duties at home, and
occasionally went to town, and only a few weeks ago expressed
the opinion that he would soon be a well man and would be able
to work again in the future as he had done all his life. Three
weeks ago he became very sick and took to his bed from which he
never arose. Mr. Herrin was a farmer and dairyman all his life,
being born and raised near St. Jacobs in the Highland
neighborhood. About twenty years ago he sold out at St. Jacob
and went to Bunker Hill where he bought a big farm and entered
the dairy business on an extensive scale. He was widely known in
that neighborhood on account of his square dealing. After being
in the dairy business fifteen years at Bunker Hill, he sold out
and came to Alton. He bought a 22 acre tract in the A. H.
Hastings place on College avenue, just outside the city limits,
and engaged in farming on a small scale in order that he could
have something to devote his time to during his advanced years.
He continued in this work up to the time of his final illness
this winter. Mr. Herrin is survived by his aged mother, Mrs.
Elizabeth Herrin of Decatur, who is 81 years old. Relatives
believe that the news of the death of her son will have an ill
effect upon the aged lady. Besides his widow, Mr. Herrin is also
survived by two sons, George Herrin of East St. Louis, and Clyde
E. Herrin of Upper Alton. Mr. Herrin is also survived by two
brothers, Paul of Terre Haute, Ind., and Charles of St. Louis;
and three sisters, Mrs. T. J. Livesey of Decatur, Mrs. Belle
Waite of Greenville, and Mrs. Effie Blume of St. Louis. The
funeral will be held at Wesley Methodist Church in Upper Alton
at 1:30 Sunday afternoon and interment will be in Oakwood
cemetery. All friends are requested by the family to omit
flowers.
HERRMANN, ANNIE K./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November
23, 1911
Aged Resident Succumbs to Injuries Sustained by
Lantern Explosion
Mrs. Anne K. Herrmann, who was
burned Wednesday morning by the explosion of a coal oil lantern
she was carrying, died Thursday morning at 9 o'clock from the
effects of her injuries. The aged woman could not withstand the
effects of the terrible burns she had sustained on her arms,
face and the upper part of her body. She was born in
Switzerland, November 25, 1840, and came to Alton when she was
ten years old. Her husband, John P. Herrmann, whom she married
in Alton, died sixteen years ago. She leaves an only child, John
P. Herrmann. Her daughter died many years ago. She leaves also a
step-brother in St. Louis. Mrs. Herrmann was a member of the
German Evangelical church for many years. She was a
conscientious member of the church, was a good neighbor and a
kind mother to her only child, who was deeply devoted to his
mother. They lived together, and the death of the mother is a
sad blow to the son. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon
at 2 o'clock from the family home, and burial will be in City
Cemetery.
HERMANN, FRANCIS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
May 11, 1907
Mrs. Francis Hermann, widow of Theodore
Hermann, died at her residence this morning at 5 o'clock at the
age of 72 years, in Fosterburg. Five sons and two daughters
survive her. The sons are John and Ben of South Dakota, William
and Methias of Fosterburg, and Otto of Edwardsville, who is
superintendent of the Poor Farm at that place. The daughters are
Mrs. Theresa Robinson of Wayne county, Ill., and Louise Hermann,
who is at home. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made,
as her absent children have not been heard from.
HERWECK, ADAM/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, May 14, 1897
The funeral of Adam Herweck, who died Tuesday morning [May
11, 1897], took place yesterday afternoon from the family
residence on Main street. The services were in charge of his
former fellow members of Franklin Grove, Lodge 22, U.A.O.D. Rev.
A. Meyer, pastor of the Evangelical church, preached the sermon.
The comrades of the G.A.R. also attended in a body and on the
way to the cemetery several files of them formed a guard of
honor of the casket, which was draped with the national colors.
The pallbearers were: Hy Daube, Louis Hartung, George Ziegler,
Hy Harmening, Herman Berleman and H. Meyer. Edwardsville Post
No. 401 has adopted suitable resolutions on the death of their
comrade.
HESKETT, ALLEN K./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
August 26, 1921
Allen K. Heskett died this afternoon
about 2 o'clock at St. Joseph's Hospital from a malady which had
been troubling him for some time but had been of a serious
nature for only a few days. His death was not unexpected by his
family. He underwent a surgical operation on Wednesday after
being hurriedly taken to the hospital when his trouble began to
assume a grave aspect. It was found that he was in an extremely
serious condition, but it was believed that he had been operated
upon in time to save his life. Yesterday his family and friends
were much more hopeful but there came a change at night and
during the night his family were summoned to be with him. It was
extremely doubtful that he would last until morning. Mr. Heskett
was 48 years of age. He leaves his wife and one daughter, Mrs.
E. C. Faulstich, also his aged mother, Mrs. Emma V. Heskett, and
one brother, Fred R. Heskett, and three sisters, Mrs. Edward
Schulte, Mrs. Oscar J. Paul, Mrs. W. Kittinger. He had lived
most of his life in Alton and during the period of his residence
here he had won general respect and esteem. He was engaged for
many years in the work of a machinist, and at times was
interested in shops here. Several years ago he injured his hand
severely while at work in the Stanard-Tilton mill repairing an
engine, and afterwards he found it necessary to go to Florida.
He sold his interest in the machine shop and stayed there a
while, returning later to Alton to make his home. Recently he
had bought a home on the Grafton road and he had been helping to
get it ready for his family. While so engaged, he suffered a
recurrence of an old malady and thinking there was nothing
serious paid little attention to it. The malady began to develop
gravity, and then he was moved to the hospital. Mr. Heskett was
a member of the Eagles and the Knights of Pythias. He was a man
of the highest character, a capable man in his chosen work, and
he had the utmost confidence of everyone. His death is mourned
as a personal loss by a very large number of men in Alton who
will sympathize deeply with the wife, daughter, aged mother,
brother and sisters.
HESKETT, C./ Source: Alton Telegraph, July 27, 1849
Died
in Alton from cholera – Mr. C. Heskett of the Second Street
Hotel.
HESKETT, JOHN G./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 23,
1900
John G. Heskett died at his home, 16 East Ninth
street, at 11:15 o'clock this morning, after an illness of over
two years with dropsy and a complication of other diseases. He
was 58 years of age and leaves a family of seven children and
his wife. Mr. Heskett was born in Alton and lived here nearly
all his life. He was an industrious man and respected by all who
knew him. One year ago his illness became so severe he was
compelled to retire from active pursuits, and much of the time
he was an invalid at home. The funeral will take place tomorrow
at 3 p.m. from the family residence, 16 Ninth street.
HESLOP, JAMES/Source: Alton Telegraph, April 8, 1864
Died
in Alton on the 4th inst., of consumption, James Heslop, in the
61st year of his age. He was a native of Durham County, England,
but emigrated to this country something over twenty years since,
and has resided in this city most of the time since.
HESS,
CATHERINE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 24, 1903
Mrs. Catherine Hess, aged 75 years, died this morning at her
home, 909 Harrison street, her death being caused by old age and
its infirmities. She lived in Alton nearly sixty years, and was
charitable, kind and sympathetic, and is very highly spoken of
by all who enjoyed her acquaintance. She leaves four sons and
three daughters. They are Charles of Alton; Fred and William of
Fosterburg; and Henry of Minneapolis, Minn.; and Mesdames George
Dietz and Charles Bilderbeck of Alton; and Minnie Wagner of
Denver, Colo. The funeral will be Thursday afternoon from the
German Evangelical church, Rev. Theodore Oberhellman conducting
the services.
HESS, CHARLES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June
22, 1922
Charles Hess, 60, died suddenly at his home near
Poag, at three o'clock Wednesday morning. His death was due to
heart trouble and occurred with the least struggle. His wife was
aroused early in the night by his heavy breathing, but was not
alarmed as it was natural for him to breathe heavily. Again at
three o'clock she was awakened, and found that he was dead. Mr.
Hess is known throughout the country as a melon grower. He is
survived by his widow, one son, Christie, and one daughter, Miss
Bella, of Poag, and two brothers, George Hess of California and
Louis Hess near Mitchell, and one sister Mrs. Lena Link of
Granite City. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at two
o'clock from the St. Paul Evangelical church.
HESS, E. O./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 25, 1922
Lost Life In Explosion in the Corning Mill of Equitable Powder
Company
An explosion in the corning mill of the Equitable Powder
Co., at East Alton this morning, cost the life of E. O. Hess, in
charge of the corning mill and the destruction of the three
buildings which compose the mill. The explosion occurred about
8:30 o'clock. Its cause is unknown. Hess was working alone in
the mill, according to the usual rule, and the destruction of
the mill has rendered it improbably that the accident will ever
be explained. Hess, who was 38 years of age, came here from
Glassford, Ill. His duty was to put in the corning mill the
cakes of manufactured powder and after the cakes had been
ground, to remove the granulated powder at the other end. It is
regarded as an extremely dangerous work, and the corning mill
operator, as a rule, has no one near him. That counted for the
fact that no one else was affected by the explosion. The main
building was blown up and two others so burned as to be
practically wrecked. It was said today that there was in the
corning mill at the time it went off about 250 kegs of powder
holding 25 pounds each. The roar and shock of the explosion was
felt for many miles around. It caused instant inquiry, and
telephones were kept busy answering queries about it. A corning
mill blast usually makes a louder noise and greater shock than
any other department as the black powder, on reaching the mill,
is in a highly explosive condition. It was said today that Hess
had no family. His body was badly mangled by the explosion.
HESS, EMIL/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 3, 1911
The funeral of Emil Hess was held this morning at 10 o'clock
from the family home in Upper Alton. Rev. E. L. Mueller
conducted the services. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery, and the
Harugari(?) had charge of the burial.
HESS, THEODORE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 25, 1902
Theodore Hess, aged about 65, for many years a resident of
Alton and vicinity, died at St. Joseph's hospital last night
after a lingering illness. He had many friends in Alton and
Foster township, but it is said all his near relatives have
preceded him to the grave. The funeral will probably be Monday
morning from St. Mary's church.
HESSE, MARY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 25, 1910
Mrs. Ferdinand Hesse, aged 74, died at her home in
Fosterburg Thursday at midnight from old age. Mrs. Hesse was
native of Germany, and came to America 53 years ago, spending
almost all of that time in Upper Alton and Fosterburg. She had
lived in Fosterburg 45 years. Mrs. Hesse leaves her husband, two
daughters, Mrs. Julia Henkhaus and Mrs. Anna Drexelius, and one
son, John Hesse, all of Fosterburg. The funeral will be held
Sunday afternoon from St. Mary's church. Mrs. Hesse leaves 20
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Source:
Alton Evening Telegraph, December 1, 1910
Mrs. Mary
Hesse, wife of Ferdinand Hesse, the well known Foster township
farmer, died Thursday night, November 24, from the debilities of
old age. She was born in Wurtenburg, Germany, July 6, 1826. Came
to America in 1857, and was married in 1858 to Ferdinand Hesse
by Bishop Junker at the St. Peter's and Paul's Cathedral. They
spent most of their married life in Foster township. Mrs. Hesse
was a kind, pleasant old lady and always had a kind word and
friendly greeting for her neighbors and friends. She leaves
besides her aged husband, 3 children, 21 grandchildren, and 2
great-grandchildren. Also, one aged sister, Mrs. Julia Wulff of
Bethalto, besides many other relatives. The children are: John
Hesse and Mrs. Julia Hankhaus, and Mrs. John Drexelius, all
living in the same neighborhood in Foster township. The funeral
was held from St. Mary's church Sunday afternoon, Rev. Fr.
Meckel officiating. Notwithstanding the very inclement weather,
a large number of relatives, friends and neighbors went to Alton
to pay their last tribute of respect. The pallbearers were
Joseph Berghoff Sr., John Vonnahman Sr., Pete Klinke, Tony
Drexelius, Frank Wolff and Charles Brandt. The body was laid to
rest in the church cemetery in Alton.
HESSENACER, LEWIS/Source: Alton Telegraph, November 1, 1861
Injured by Falling Joist
Lewis Hessenacer, the man whom we
mentioned on Saturday as being badly injured by the falling of a
joist, afterward died of his injuries. An inquest was held upon
his body yesterday, by acting Coroner Pinckard, and the verdict
returned by the jury was that “no cause to his death by being
struck on the head with a piece of scantling thrown from the top
of a house, thirty feet high, by August Geizer and Charles
Schrabe.” His death, from present evidences, seems to have been
the result of criminal carelessness on the park of those
throwing the scantling.
HESSENAUER/HESSNAUER, MARY (nee CARR)/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, July 26, 1921
Mrs. John Hessenauer, formerly
of Alton, died yesterday at her home in Alberta, Canada. She was
53 years old. Mrs. Hessenauer left Alton five years ago. During
her many years' residence in Alton she lived on Washington
avenue. She was born and raised here. She is survived by her
husband, three sons, Earl, Roy and Louis; a sister, Mrs. J. W.
Cassella; a half-sister, Mrs. H. Postelwaite; a brother, John
Carr, and two half-brothers, Alderman Jonas Johnson and Paul
Johnson, all of Alton. The body will arrive Thursday and will be
taken to the home of Mrs. Cassella on Washington Avenue. Funeral
arrangements have not been completed.
Source:
Alton Evening Telegraph, July 29, 1921
The body of Mrs.
Mary Carr Hessnauer, wife of John Hessnauer, arrived in Alton
yesterday afternoon from Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, where
she died in a hospital last Monday morning. Her death followed
three days after a surgical operation performed on her in the
hope that it would relieve a malady of about five months
standing. She had been seriously sick and her sister, Mrs. Julia
Postelwaite, went to be with her this summer, five weeks ago.
The party, consisting of Mr. Hessnauer and Mrs. Postelwaite,
left Medicine Hat last Tuesday and arrived here Thursday night.
One son, L. J. Hessnauer, of Ashland, Oregon, remained at
Medicine Hat to look after the business which his father had
conducted there during the father's absence. There are two other
sons, Earl of Carlinville, and Louis of Alton. There are also
two sisters, Mrs. Postelwaite and Mrs. J. W. Cassella, and three
brothers, Jonas and Paul Johnson and John Carr. Mrs. Hessnauer
was born and reared in Alton and spent most of her life here.
She was well known in Alton, and when the family left here four
years ago to go to Canada to make their home, they took with
them the interest of a large circle of friends. They settled
down in a city which is best known as the place from which
tidings of bad blizzards come from in winter time, but which is
described as a beautiful place with a nice climate most of the
time. They were getting along well in business when Mrs.
Hessnauer took sick and died. She was 53 years old the 7th of
last February. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock and services will be held in the home of Mrs. J. W.
Cassella. The body will be entombed in the mausoleum.
HESSNAUER, HENRY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 28,
1902
Henry Hessnauer, aged 46, died Thursday morning at
St. Joseph's hospital after a short illness from cerebral
meningitis. He was taken to the hospital less than a week before
his death, his illness being very sudden and short. Mr.
Hessnauer was one of the best known residents of the East End.
He was personally acquainted with nearly everyone in that part
of the city, having lived there all his life. He was engaged in
various pursuits until a few years ago, when he began keeping a
hotel at Second and Shields streets. By carefulness, he
accumulated a valuable estate which consists of realty. Mr.
Hessnauer was an admirer of horseflesh and was known as the
breeder of good horses. He leaves his wife and a family of five
children. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the family home on Bozza street.
HETZ,
HERMAN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 3, 1914
Herman Hetz, aged 52, died last night at 7 o'clock at St.
Joseph's Hospital. He was a glassblower, and was unmarried. The
funeral will be held at 1:30 from Bauer's undertaking rooms to
the City Cemetery, and the Rev. E. L. Mueller will officiate.
HETZINGER, ELIZABETH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February
13, 1902
Mrs. Elizabeth Hetzinger, widow of Michael
Hetzinger, died this morning at the family home, 625 East Third
street, after a long illness from liver troubles. She was 79
years of age and had been a resident of Alton many years. She
leaves three children. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon
at 2 o'clock from the family home. Mrs. Hetzinger was a most
estimable woman and leaves many friends and neighbors to mourn
her death.
HEUER, HENRY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March
7, 1922
Herman Heuer Sr., died at his home in Dorsey,
Ill., on Monday, March 6, at 5 p.m., aged 83 years and 5 days.
He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, seven sons, and three
daughters. The sons are Henry, William, John, Herman Jr., and
August of Dorsey; Edward of Minnesota and Otto of Upper Alton.
The daughters are Mrs. Henry Schirenbeck of St. Louis, Mrs. John
Schmidt of Hornsby and Mrs. John E. Johnson of Dorsey. He also
leaves a number of grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral
arrangements are not completed.
HEWITT, GEORGE R./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 8,
1922
Businessman and One of Builders of Madison Hotel
George R. Hewitt died at his home, at 1411 Liberty street,
Sunday morning at 4:30 o'clock after an illness that extended
over a year. He was 73 years of age on the 25th day of last
April, and had resided in Alton over sixty years of his life.
Members of his family were with him when he died. Mr. Hewitt was
born in St. Louis in 1849, and came to Alton with his parents
when he was a young man. Later he accepted a position with the
Nelson and Hayner Hardware company, and several years later
entered business for himself with Albert H. Drury, under the
firm name of The Drury-Hewitt Hardware Co. In 1876, Mr. Hewitt
was married to Alice Billings, daughter of Judge H. W. Billings.
Besides the widow, there are four children who survive, Harold
H. Hewitt, an only son, Mrs. John D. McAdams and Mrs. E. A.
Elwell, all of Alton, and Mrs. Minor S. Watson of Brooklyn, New
York. He leaves no other blood relatives. The funeral will be
held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home at 1411
Liberty street. Burial will be in the City cemetery and will be
private. In the death of Mr. Hewitt, another of Alton's old time
and well-known residents is removed. He was in his earlier life
active in civic affairs in the city and was public spirited and
worked in many projects for the betterment of his city. With the
late Henry Watson, he had erected the Madison Hotel, this being
the first hotel of any size to be built in Alton. It was built
in response to a demand for a public hostelry big enough to care
for the visitors coming to the city. This hotel was built about
1883. Mr. Hewitt acted as receiver of the Illinois Mutual
Insurance Co., one of Alton's biggest institutions in that time,
but which fell a prey to financial difficulties that beset the
fire insurance business in its early career. Always a staunch
Republican, Mr. Hewitt took part in the party councils in his
city and county and attended one Republican convention in
Philadelphia as the delegate from this district. Mr. Hewitt
retired from active business life twenty-five years ago and has
since enjoyed the companionship of old friends and many new
friends that came into his life, being known to all as a
congenial companion and always the thoughtful gentleman of the
old school. His church affiliations were always as a Unitarian.
His was a public spirit and he gave to many civic and charitable
drives. It is an interesting coincidence that Mr. Hewitt, like
Joseph W. Carey, who died the same morning, was an ardent
sportsman. He loved to hunt and fish and he was known as an
expert at rifle shooting. When his health admitted of it, Mr.
Hewitt would go hunting and fishing and he was frequently a
companion on such trips with G. H. Lane, postmaster at Alton,
who died recently. He was known as a thorough sportsman by those
who accompanied him on these outings. Mr. Hewitt had a kindly
disposition which made him many friends and during the period he
has been confined to his home since he suffered a break down,
the progress of his malady has been watched with great interest
by a large number who knew him well.
HEWLITT, WILLIAM/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January
14, 1907
The funeral of William Hewlitt was held today
from the home in Coppinger avenue, where services were conducted
by Rev. M. H. Ewers. Many neighbors and friends, including
several members of the Woodmen camps, attended the obsequies.
All of the members of the Hewlitt family were present at
services. Mrs. Hewlitt is just recovering from a severe siege of
sickness and is yet far from well. Burial was in City cemetery.
HIBBARD, ELIAS/Source: Alton Weekly Telegraph, January 10,
1873
Wealthy Business Man of Alton Dies
Mr. Hibbard,
whose death is noticed in another column, was among the oldest
settlers in this part of Illinois. He resided the most of his
time in Upper Alton, but several years since he removed to this
city [Alton] and engaged in active commercial pursuits, in
connection with his only son, Mr. James H. Hibbard, who died a
few years since. He was possessed of considerable wealth, and
during the last summer and fall commenced the erection of a fine
residence on Prospect street, which is now about completed. He
was originally from New England, but previous to his settling in
Illinois spent several years in the South. His wife died only a
few years since, and we believe the only relatives he has now
living are the widow of his son and several grandchildren; but
his circle of acquaintances in this city and Upper Alton was
very large.
Source: Alton Weekly Telegraph,
January 17, 1873
The funeral of this venerable and
respected citizen took place Friday morning from his late
residence on Prospect street. The exercises were conducted in an
impressive manner by Rev. Dr. Bulkley of Upper Alton, who also
gave a brief biographical sketch of the deceased. At the
conclusion of the discourse, the Masonic fraternity took charge
of the remains, members of the order acting as pallbearers, and
accompanied by the relatives and friends, acted as an escort to
the cemetery where the closing services took place.
Source: Alton Weekly Telegraph, June 27, 1873
That
magnificent row of elms on College avenue in Upper Alton was set
out about thirty years ago by Dr. B. F. Long and the late Elias
Hibbard. The man who plants trees builds an enduring monument to
his own memory.
HIBBELER, BERTHA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
January 27, 1911
Mrs. Bertha Hibbeler died at 9 o'clock
Thursday evening at the home of her niece, Mrs. W. D. Thorn on
Langdon street, aged 61. Mrs. Hibbeler was one of a family of
six sisters who had clung together and were very devoted to each
other. Five of them lived in Alton, and one, Mrs. Mary Hackethal
of Belt, Montana, arrived with her son-in-law, Alcide Fischer,
Thursday evening, too late to see her sister alive. Mrs.
Hibbeler's death is the second in this family circle in ten
days, Mrs. Amelia Fischer having died January __, and at the
same time Mrs. Hibbeler was very ill. Mrs. Hibbeler's death was
due to heart trouble. She had been in a sanitarium at Milwaukee
and returned home three months ago, supposing she had been
cured. She was overcome by the fatigue of travel and since that
time had been in poor health. Nearly all her life she lived at
Alton. She was born in Germany but came to America when very
young, and with her family settled at Alton. Except a few years
she lived at Washington, Missouri, up to the time of her
husband's death, she made her home in Alton. She leaves four
sisters, Mrs. J. J. Lampert, Mrs. Caroline Atland, Miss Sophie
Gottlob of Alton, and Mrs. Hackethal of Belt, Montana. Her
husband died about twelve years ago. She leaves two
stepdaughters and one stepson at Washington, Mo. The funeral
will be at 10 o'clock Saturday morning from St. Marys church,
and burial will be in St. Joseph's cemetery.
HICKMAN, FLORENCE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February
17, 1909
Mrs. Florence Hickman, aged 26, wife of John
Hickman, died this morning after a long illness with kidney
trouble. She leaves her husband and two children. The body will
be taken to Greenfield for burial.
HICKS, JAMES W./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 12,
1908
James W. Hicks, aged 35, died very suddenly at his
boarding place, 1006 East Second street, under peculiar
circumstances. Hicks had not been feeling very well but was able
to be up and at work as usual. He was taken suddenly ill with a
smothering ... and Dr. Shaff was summoned. He died a few minutes
after the doctor's arriver. Dr. Shaff diagnosed the case as an
abcess of the lung and said that the abscess must have bursted
and this caused the choking which resulted in Hicks' death. The
man died while an ambulance was on the way to remove him to St.
Joseph's hospital. Hicks had a notebook in his pocket indicating
that he was born at Nokomis, Ill., in 1837. It also mentioned
relatives in Iowa. Coroner Streeper took charge of the body and
will hold it for relatives to claim it. The man was a painter.
HICKS, JESSIE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 3, 1906
Jessie, the 2 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ____ Hicks,
died last night from the effects of scalds suffered last
Saturday at the Hicks home in East End Place. The little one
fell into a dishpan filled with boiling water, which its mother
had placed on the floor, and was badly scalded about the neck,
breast and legs. Yesterday it was thought the child would
recover, but a change came and the end followed soon after. An
inquest was held this morning by Deputy Coroner Allan Keiser,
and a verdict of accidental death from scalding was returned.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from
the family home, No. 36 Missouri avenue.
HICKS, WILLIAM/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 16, 1908
The funeral of William Hicks, the unfortunate man who froze
to death while intoxicated a few nights ago near West Alton, was
held this morning from Klunk's undertaking establishment. John
Hicks, a brother who lives in St. Louis, attended the funeral,
which was in charge of Mulville Bros. contractors, for whom
deceased had worked many years. Burial was in City Cemetery.
HIGBY, MINERVA L./Source: Alton Telegraph, September 27, 1845
Died in Upper Alton on the 16th instant, Mrs. Minerva L.
Higby, wife of Stephen Higby, aged 55 (?). The deceased was a
native of Claremont, New Hampshire. She is much lamented by her
acquaintances, especially by her deeply afflicted husband and
only daughter. Mrs. Higby was not much known in Alton except in
a select circle, and this circle was sure to find in her a kind,
warm and liberal heart - one whose joy it was to diffuse good
feeling among her associates, and make them happy. She was
remarkably devoted to her family, superintending their domestic
concerns, and as far as possible, anticipating and providing for
their individual wants. She was a member of the Protestant
Episcopal Church, and died in that faith. "Blessed are the dead
that die in the Lord."
HIGHAM, CATHERINE/Source: Alton Telegraph, June 4, 1852
Died on Monday afternoon of consumption, Mrs. Catherine Higham,
consort of Mr. John Higham of Upper Alton, aged 49; leaving an
affectionate husband and two children to deplore their sad
bereavement.
HIGHAM, HOWARD M./Source: Alton Telegraph, September 5, 1840
Died, on the 24th ult., Howard M., infant son of John and
Catharine Higham, aged 4 months.
HIGHAM, SUSAN C./Source: Alton Telegraph, March 26, 1842
Died, near this city [Alton], on the 15th inst., of the
pulmonary consumption, Susan C., daughter of Mr. John Higham,
aged 14 years.
HILBERER, JOSEPH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 21,
1908
Joseph Hilberer died Saturday afternoon at his home,
729 North street, after a long illness from abscess of the
liver. He had been ill since last April. He was 59 years of age
and is survived by his wife and three children. The funeral was
held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the North street Lutheran
church, Rev. A. Semmann officiating.
HILD, JULIA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 11, 1908
The funeral of Miss Julia Hild was held this
morning from St. Mary's church, and was attended by a very large
number of the congregation who had learned to love the deceased
young lady for her sweet disposition and for the charity she
always exhibited towards others. Six members of the young Ladies
Sodality of the church served as honorary pallbearers and floral
offerings were numerous and beautiful. Services were conducted
by Rev. Joseph Meckel and assistants and burial was in St.
Joseph's cemetery. The honorary pallbearers were Misses
Josephine and May Caldwell, M. Wuellner, A. Keller, M. Cruse and
Lizzie Budde. The active pallbearers were Messrs. Fred Meyer, J.
Wuellner, John Eckhardt, William C. Gechwend, V. Goecken and H.
Braunagel.
HILDEBRAND, AUGUSTUS N. 'GUS'/Source: Alton Daily
Telegraph, June 20, 1893
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hildebrand
received the sad news yesterday afternoon of the death of their
son, Augustus N. Hildebrand, in Milwaukee, Wis. The young man
was but 22 years and 2 months of age, and his death is
attributable to consumption, which he contracted several months
ago. Less than a year ago he was married to a young lady in
Milwaukee. He visited Alton with his wife several weeks ago,
hoping to improve his health, and returned slightly stronger.
The body will be brought to Alton for interment. The funeral
will take place at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the family
residence on Belle street.
HILDEBRAND, BEN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 20,
1905
Ben Hildebrand, the youngest son of the late W. A.
Hildebrand, died at St. Joseph's hospital in Alton this
afternoon at 2 o'clock from consumption. He was brought home
yesterday morning from Jefferson City, Mo., where he had been
very ill, and was taken to the hospital by his brother, George
Hildebrand. He was in a very weak condition on his arrival and
the trip was probably too much for him. He was 24 years of age.
HILDEBRAND, MAMIE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 14,
1901
Mamie Hildebrand, daughter of the late W. A.
Hildebrand, died at midnight Monday night at the home of her
brother, George Hildebrand, 311 Park street. The young woman had
been an invalid most of her life, but that fact was known to but
few of her friends as she was not of a complaining nature and
bore her suffering and ill health bravely. Several months ago
she was taken ill with dropsy of the heart, and her illness
became so serious that she was brought home from a town in
Missouri where she was conducting a millinery store. She was
conscious that death was approaching and her sufferings were
relieved by her full knowledge that they would soon be over. She
was a beautiful young woman, whose striking appearance attracted
much admiration, and she was of a bright, cheerful disposition.
She leaves very many friends whose grief will be mingled with
that of the family at her sad end in the bloom of young
womanhood. She was a member of the Baptist church, and the
funeral will take place Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
First Baptist church on Market street. She leaves three
brothers, Will Hildebrand of Denver, George and Ben of Alton,
and two sisters, Mrs. Lydia Heckney of Pana and Nellie
Hildebrand of Alton.
HILDEBRAND, MARY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 6, 1910
Mrs. Mary Hildebrand, aged 75, a long resident of Upper
Alton, died Wednesday noon at her home on Cherry street in Upper
Alton. Her illness began on the evening of Easter Sunday. She
was taken ill while sitting in church, and never improved. Her
condition became so alarming it became necessary to send for her
son, George Dieteker, whose home is at Columbia, S. C., and he
was with her at the time of her death. She leaves one other son,
Eugene Dieteker, with whom she lived in Upper Alton. Mrs.
Hildebrand was twice married. Her second husband conducted a
store in the north part of Upper Alton for many years. She had
lived in Upper Alton the greater part of her life. The funeral
will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Upper
Alton Methodist church, Rev. M. B. Baker, the pastor, will
officiate. The casket will not be opened in the church, but the
friends may see Mrs. Hildebrand at the home. It is the desire
that flowers be omitted.
HILDENSTEIN, J. G. (REVEREND)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
May 19, 1920
Rev. J. G. Hildenstein, aged 62, a prominent
German Methodist minister, who served in Brighton, Fosterburg
and Edwardsville, died at his home this morning after an illness
with Brights disease. For twenty years he was treasurer of the
St. Louis German Methodist conference, and had been in the
ministry ?? years. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at
Edwardsville.
HILGEMANN, FRED/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
July 22, 1915
Fred Hilgemann, aged 80, died at the St.
Joseph's Hospital at 8:25 o'clock last evening after a short
illness. He was well known in Alton and vicinity, having lived
at the home of his sister, Mrs. Ernest Brokmeier of Godfrey, for
the past eleven years. Mr. Hilgemann was a native of Germany and
came to the United States when he was a child. He lived for many
years in Baltimore. Besides his sister he is survived by three
nephews, henry and Fred Brokmeier of St. Louis, and William
Ulrich of Baltimore, and four nieces, Mrs. Lizzie Burg, Mrs.
Mary Millnor, and Mrs. Julia O'Connor of St. Louis, and Mrs. Ida
Priestmeier of Chicago, all of whom will be present to attend
the funeral. The funeral will be held at 1 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon from the Lock undertaking parlors to the Bethany
Church, beyond Godfrey, where services will be conducted by Rev.
E. L. Mueller at two o'clock. The burial will be in the Bethany
Cemetery.
HILKER, HENRIETTA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
July 30, 1902
Mrs. Henrietta Hilker, aged 77, who was
born in Berline, Germany but has lived in Alton since 1854, died
Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock at her residence, 613 George
street, after a protracted illness. Her husband died about ten
years ago. She leaves three children, two grandchildren and
numerous friends to mourn the loss of a fond mother, a good
neighbor and true friend. The funeral will be Thursday afternoon
from the residence, and services will be conducted by Rev. Theo.
Oberhellmann of the Evangelical church.
HILL,
ADA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 17, 1922
Mrs.
Ada Hill, aged 47, widow of Dayton Hill, died yesterday
afternoon at St. Joseph's Hospital after a short illness from a
cancerous trouble. She had been suffering for some time with the
malady but not until a week ago last Saturday did it begin to
show its fatal character. She was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital
Friday. Mrs. Hill was taking the part of a mother to her 2 year
old grandson, Dayton Laverne Schmidt. Two years ago next July
30, her daughter, Mrs. Esther Ada Hill Schmidt, gave birth to
the little boy, and her death followed soon afterward. The
grandmother took charge of the child and since then she had been
keeping house for her son in law at Roxana. Beside the
grandchild, she leaves one sister, Mrs. Fred Mitchell Schnell of
St. Louis, and two nephews, Frank and Thomas Mitchell of Alton.
The funeral will be Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the
home of the parents of the son in law, Mr. and Mrs. Fred A.
Schmidt, 819 Ridge street. Services will be conducted by Rev. M.
W. Twing of the First Baptist Church.
HILL, ALICE V. (nee TITCHENAL)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
October 1, 1909
Mrs. Alice V. Hill (nee Titchenal) was
born in Foster township on February 20, 1845, and died Thursday
morning, September 23, 1909. She was married to William Henry
Hill, April 13, 1862. To this union were born five sons, all of
whom survive their mother. They are William, James and Scott, of
Fosterburg; David of East Alton; and John Hill of Woodburn. Mrs.
Hill lost her husband on July 3, 1901, when he was instantly
killed by a fast train on the Big Four at Bethalto. Besides her
sons, she leaves 14 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild; 4
brothers and 3 sisters. The brothers are George Titchenal of
Kansas City; John Titchenal of East Alton; David Titchenal of
Washington; and Thomas Titchenal of Fosterburg. The sisters are
Mrs. Julia Johns of Oregon; Mrs. Melissa Williams of Washington;
and Mrs. Rebecca Megowen of Upper Alton. At an early age Mrs.
Hill unitedf with the Christian church at Antioch. She was a
good neighbor, a kind mother, and a friend to the poor and
needy. She was known far and wide for her sympathy and aid. No
hungry person was ever turned away from her door. The funeral
was held at the Mt. Olive church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock.
Rev. T. N. Marsh, of Upper Alton, officiating. It was very
largely attended by relatives, friends and neighbors, many being
obliged to remain outside during the services as the church
could not hold all of them. The casket was borne to the grave by
Messrs. John, William, and Moses Thompson, Timothy Merrigan,
Clemens Kaller, and N. M. Duvall, all aged friends. Burial was
in Mt. Olive Cemetery.
HILL,
CHARLES "REDDY"/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 20, 1909
Charles Hill, known as "Reddy" Hill, died very suddenly this
afternoon at his home, Ninth and Easton streets. Dr. D. J.
Duggan was summoned to the house to attend him, as he seemed to
be very ill, and found that he was dead. He made no examination
to determine the cause of death, but reported the case to the
coroner. J. A. Neininger said this afternoon on learning of the
death of his clerk, that this morning Hill had worked in his
store and went home at noon saying that his wife was ill and he
had been sent for. Mr. Neininger said he was apparently in his
usual health at noon time. Hill was about 35 years of age and
leaves his wife and two children. Mrs. Hill was so hysterical
over the sudden shock caused by her husband's death she could
tell nothing of the attending circumstances. It was reported by
neighbors that Hill took poison, and that he laid down on the
floor. He was apparently asleep, and the fact that he was dead
was discovered by his wife when she went to rouse him. His wife
refused to talk, and would not confirm the suicide story. No
cause for him killing himself is known.
Source:
Alton Evening Telegraph, July 22, 1909
Coroner Streeper
held an inquest last evening of Charles Hill at his home, Ninth
and Easton street. A physician examined the mouth of Hill and
found from the fluids that came from the mouth at the time of
death that he had taken a large dose of laudanum. He had
concealed the bottle after taking the poison and no one could
say positively until the doctor gave his opinion that it was a
case of suicide. A jury found a verdict of death from laudanum
poisoning self-administered. The funeral was held this afternoon
at 2 o'clock from the family home, and burial was in City
Cemetery. Rev. E. L. Mueller conducted the funeral services.
HILL, CHRISTOPHER/Source: Alton Telegraph, July 19, 1861
Struck by Train
On the 16th inst., as the train of the Terre
Haute & Alton Railroad was backing in from the Junction into
Alton, Mr. Christopher Hill was struck by the tender and was so
severely injured thereby that he soon afterwards died. Mr. Hill
has been long a resident of Alton, and has raised a large family
who, with a great number of friends and acquaintances, mourn his
sudden and shocking death. He was about 58 years of age. G. T.
Allen, Coroner, summoned a jury to hold an inquest over the
body, who report that the train was running slowly at the time
the whistle was blown some time before reaching said Hill, and
the speed checked. Hill is supposed to have been too deaf to
hear the whistle. From the point where the train was when the
signal was given by the whistle, to the place where Hill was
struck by the tender, was three hundred and seventeen feet. This
accident may have been unavoidable, but it appears to us the
train might have been stopped in time to save the life of this
individual. And if it could, we know of no right in railroad men
to run their train over all persons who do not clear the track
when they blow their whistle. The proper authorities should
investigate this case.
HILL, EDWARD/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 14,
1916
Window Washer Killed By Fall
Edward Hill, aged 28, died
at St. Joseph's Hospital Saturday night from the injuries he
sustained Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock by falling from a
ladder as he was washing windows at the Monarch saloon on Belle
street, near Fourth. He struck on his head and fractured his
skull. His death occurred six hours after the accident. Hill was
taken to his home at Thirteenth and Alby streets and there an
inquest was held by Coroner Sims and a verdict of accidental
death was found. He leaves his mother, Mrs. Phillipine Hill, and
one brother, Henry; and a sister, Miss Lizzie Hill. The body was
taken to the home of the brother, 1905 Central avenue, and the
funeral services will be held there at 1 o'clock Tuesday
afternoon.
HILL, FERDINAND/Source: Alton Weekly Courier, May 1,
1856
We are informed by a gentleman from Edwardsville
that Mr. Ferdinand Hill, a German, who resided alone on a farm
five miles north of Edwardsville, was found in his field on
Saturday last, burned nearly to a crisp. He had been engaged
burning cornstalks and other refuse matter, preparatory to
putting in seed for a new crop, and it is supposed he fell in
the fire in some unaccountable way and was unable to escape. He
was a young man.
HILL, GEORGE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 1, 1906
George, 4 months old son of George and Mrs. Hill of Sixth
and North streets, was buried in Oakwood cemetery, Upper Alton,
yesterday afternoon. The child died Sunday.
HILL,
GRANDERSON WINFREY (CAPTAIN)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
February 1, 1911
Oldest Active River Man Dies
Captain Granderson Winfrey
Hill died at his residence, Fourth and Easton streets, at 4:30
o'clock Wednesday morning in his 87th year. His death was due to
the weakness of age. He suffered a complete breakdown about a
week before the end, and the attending physician could hold out
no hope to his family that he would recover. It was known last
Saturday that he could not get well, nevertheless he insisted
that evening on being allowed to sit up, and he wrote in a firm,
unwavering hand a lengthy business letter he believed he must
attend to. The letter was not mailed, as it had already been
attended to by his son-in-law, S. H. Gregory. However, this
incident illustrated the willpower of the aged business man and
his close attention to his work, even when on his death bed. He
was probably the oldest river man on the Mississippi river who
remained actively engaged in the business of transporting
freight. His connection with steamboating began almost 67 years
ago, and continued up to the last. He was born in Chesterfield
county, Virginia, June 29, 1824, and was a member of a large
family. His parents moved with their family west, bringing their
slaves with them, and they settled near Alexandria. In 1844 he
moved to Hannibal where he went to steamboating. It was before
the day of steam whistles on the steamboats, and all signals
were given with bells. He was engaged on steamboats for many
years, holding a master's and pilot's license, and he ran his
boats on the Mississippi, Illinois, Missouri and Des Moines
rivers, wherever he could get a charter. He was a member of the
crew of the Edward Bates, which started a fire at St. Louis in
1849 while the boat was laid up during the prevalence of
cholera. The boat was at the head of a long line of steamboats,
and while a fire broke loose and drifting down burned all the
steamboats below it, also setting fire to the city of St. Louis
and burning about a dozen city blocks. He went to California by
the Panama route in 1850, and on his return was married in 1851.
Mrs. Hill died in 1903. Captain Hill took an interest in the
Eagle Packet Company in 1861 with Capt. Henry Leyhe and Capt.
William Leyhe, and the partners ran boats in the Keokuk,
Alexandria and Warsaw trade, which they afterward extended to
Quincy. Another old member of the firm, Capt. Williams, is still
living. The Leyhe brothers were good men to run steamboats, but
they needed some man on shore who would look after the business,
and according to the statements of the Leyhe brothers, they
began doing a money-saving business the day that they enlisted
the services of G. W. Hill as their secretary and treasury. He
held that position until ____, when he retired from the Eagle
Packet Co. He came to Alton with his family in 1878, and for
many years filled the position of agent for the Eagle company at
Alton. When he sold out his interest in the Eagle company, he
still held an interest in the Chester line, and when that line
was sold he invested in the Calhoun line. The steamer G. W.
Hill, now in that trade, was named for him, and it was his first
steamboat namesake. The naming of the boat for him was a
surprise perpetrated by his family, but he was unwilling to
accept the compliment at first. Finally he was prevailed upon to
give his consent to the name being painted on the boat. He was
formerly interested in the Cape Girardeau Transportation
Company, owning four towboats and twenty barges. He also owned
an interest in the Eagle Boat Store at St. Louis. He is survived
by three daughters, Mrs. Virginia H. McKinney, Mrs. Frank P.
Hearne, and Mrs. Anna H. Cunningham. Another daughter, Mrs. S.
H. Gregory, died recently. Capt. Hill was known as a kindly
genial man, plain in his tastes and very loyal to his family and
his friends. He was charitable to those needing assistance, and
wherever he went he spread a contagion of good feeling with his
good cheer and his funny stories and ancient reminiscences. Even
to the last he was unwilling to accept assistance from anyone
when he was so feeble he could hardly get around. He had always
helped himself, and he insisted upon being self-reliant. He
never complained, and during his illness was bright and
cheerful. He did not lose consciousness until he fell into his
last sleep just a half hour before death came. The end was just
as his life had been, peaceful and quiet. During his long life
he had established a reputation for strict honesty and square
dealing, of which his family may be proud. To the family he was
ever devoted, and nothing that he could do for them to please
his wife or children was ever neglected. His body will probably
be laid to rest at the St. Francis cemetery near Alexandria,
Mo., where his wife was buried. He had requested that he be laid
beside Mrs. Hill, and his wish will be complied with.
HILL, HENRY/Source: Alton Telegraph, June 16, 1871
Chicago
& Alton Railroad Fireman Drowns in Mississippi
On Saturday
night last, a young man named Henry Hill, fireman of engine No.
98 on the Chicago & Alton Railroad, was drowned at the foot of
Market Street under the following circumstances. The deceased,
in company with several companions, went to the river to bathe.
Hill was able to swim a short distance, but was not expert.
After undressing on a raft, lying at that point, Hill jumped
into the river, under the supposition, it is thought, that the
water was not over his head. But in this he was mistaken. He was
observed to rise once or twice, and then disappeared. He made no
outcry, we understand, and his companions, thinking he could
swim, did not imagine he was in danger until all was over. The
body has not yet been recovered, although an active search has
been prosecuted. It is thought by some that it was drawn under
the raft, and is there still, as it is known that there is
always a strong suction underneath a floating mass, tending
towards the center. Mr. Hill was an Englishman by birth, and was
twenty-four or twenty-five years of age. Two of his brothers are
now in the city, brought here by news of the sad accident. The
case is a deplorable one in every respect, and furnishes another
warning to inexperienced swimmers to be careful. Much sympathy
is expressed for the relatives of the deceased in their
affliction.
Later:
The remains of Mr. Henry Hill, who
was drowned in the river at this point on Saturday evening last,
were found this morning, floating in the water near the mouth of
the Wood River. The finder was a farmer living in the vicinity.
He at once sent word up to the city, and the relatives and
friends of the unfortunate man went down on the ferry boat and
brought the body back with them. It was the desire of the
relatives to take the body to Bloomington for burial, but the
time it had been in the water rendered this impracticable, and
the funeral was fixed for five o’clock this afternoon. The sad
death of Mr. Hill has made a profound impression among his
friends, especially the employees of the railroad. The
locomotives on the road are draped in mourning on account of the
event. Mr. Hill was highly esteemed and popular among his
associates, and was reliable and faithful in all his business
relations.
HILL, JENNIE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 23,
1909
Mrs. Jennie Hill died suddenly Thursday morning at 5
o'clock at her home near Fosterburg. Her death was believed to
have been caused by heart disease. She was 45 years of age,
having resided in the vicinity of Fosterburg the greater part of
her life. Her husband was killed several years ago by a railroad
train in Bethalto, and since that time she has been living on
the Hill farm with her two sons, William and Walter. A few
minutes before 5 o'clock she arose from her bed and called her
sons. When they inquired what was the matter she answered that
she was dying. She then sank to the floor without saying more
and expired almost before they could reach her side. She leaves
four sons, William of Fosterburg, John of Centerville, David of
East Alton, and Walter of Fosterburg, the three former being
married. Mrs. John Titchenal of East Alton is a sister of Mrs.
Hill. Coroner Streeper was called to Fosterburg, and will hold
an inquest to determine the cause of her death. The funeral has
not been set.
HILL, MARY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 8, 1899
The funeral of Mary Hill, widow of the late William E. Hill,
took place Monday morning. In spite of the bitter cold, there
was a large assemblage of friends, relatives, children,
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren gathered at Mt. Olive
Church where the funeral services were conducted by Rev. T. N.
Marsh. In an appropriate and feeling manner, he pictured
grandma’s life from 1835, at which time she united with the Mt.
Olive Church, until the day of her death, February 4, 1899. Her
favorite songs were sung. The pallbearers were William
Titchenal, T. M. Merigan, C. Kellan, M. Thompson, W. McCauley,
and P. Neuhaus. The remains were laid to rest in Short’s
Cemetery.
HILL, ORA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 21, 1914
Mrs. Ora Hill, aged 25, died Monday at her home in Bozzatown
after a long illness. The funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon from the Washington street Methodist church,
and burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.
HILL, SUSAN SINCLAIR/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November
9, 1903
Wife of Captain Granderson Winfrey Hill
Mrs. Susan Sinclair Hill, wife of Capt. G. W.
Hill, passed away Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock after a long
illness at her home on Easton street. Mrs. Hill's death was due
to an attack of grip five years ago, from which she did not
fully recover. She had been very ill for about one year, and her
death had been expected for some time. Sunday night about 6
o'clock she had been bright as usual, when suddenly a change
occurred and she began sinking. With the members of her family
gathered at her bedside she slipped away peacefully as if
falling into a slumber. Mrs. Hill was born in Washington county,
Kentucky, November 14, 1831. She was married to George W. Hill
at her home in Kentucky, November 22, 1853, and had she lived
two weeks longer would have passed her fiftieth wedding
anniversary. The Hill family came to Alton from Alexandria,
Missouri in 1878. Mrs. Hill's life was one of intense devotion
to her family. Her ideal of perfect womanhood was one who could
set her house in order and whose husband and children might rise
up and call her blessed. Her home life was all that a good
mother's should be, and to her husband she was ever a most
devoted wife. The affliction that has befallen Capt. Hill in the
death of his aged partner in life is a heavy one. Mrs. Hill was
a devout Christian and lived her Christianity in her every day
life. Always thoughtful of others, she was ever ready to relieve
suffering and extend her sympathy to those in trouble. Shortly
before the family moved to Alton, mrs. Hill's oldest son died at
Alexandria. Within two years after their removal to Alton their
second and last son died in Alton. The loss of her two sons was
a heavy blow to Mrs. Hill, and she never ceased to mourn for
them. She leaves beside her husband, four daughters, Mrs. S. H.
Gregory, Mrs. Frank P. Hearne, Mrs. Virginia H. McKinney, and
Mrs. Anna H. Cunningham. The body of Mrs. Hill will be taken
back to St. Francisville, Mo., to be laid beside those of her
two sons. The funeral will take place from the family residence
tomorrow at 2:30 p.m.
HILL, THOMAS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 8,
1914
Daring Aviator Killed in California - Grandson of
Thomas Howard, Pioneer Resident of the Old Plank Road
Thomas Hill, an
aviator with many Alton relatives, was killed December 2 in San
Francisco, California, and will be buried tomorrow in Kansas
City, according to a letter received this morning by Edward
O'Leary from a friend of his and a relative of the dead aviator.
The letter explains that Hill was 2,000 feet up in the air and
was making what they call the "Death Dip," something that he had
done successfully scores of times before. "Something went wrong
with his machine," the writer says, "and he and it went headlong
to the earth. He must have been killed instantly." The young man
was a son of Mrs. Kate Hill of Kansas City. She was a native of
Alton and was a daughter of the late Thomas Howard, a pioneer
resident of the old Plank Road. She will be remembered by all of
the middle aged persons who lived in Alton at that time. She is
a first cousin of Mrs. Daniel Gorman and to the Howard brothers
of this city. She married a man named Hill in Kansas City, and
while the dead aviator was born there, he visited Alton
frequently in his younger days, and has many friends who will
sincerely regret to hear of his tragic end.
HILL, WILLIAM 'BILL'/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
September 12, 1911
Old Fisherman Drowns After Falling Out of
Boat
William Hill, who lives below the foot of Twelve Mile Island, an
old fisherman and shell digger, well known to hundreds of people
who enjoy motorboating and camping trips, was drowned in the
Mississippi river near Portage des Sioux. His 16 year old son,
Roy Hill, who was with him, could not tell the exact place where
his father lost his life, but as the water was very deep and the
current treacherous, the body would doubtless be carried far
away from where it went down. According to the story told by the
son, father and son were in their launch making a trip from the
camp at Eagle's Nest Island to their home. Before reaching
Portage des Sioux, the little boat became caught in a whirl in
the water and made a sudden turn. Hill was sitting in a chair in
the boat, evidently under the influence of drink, and was very
unsteady. When the boat made the sudden turn, he lost his
balance and fell out, the boy says, never to come up again. The
boy was frightened and he hurried on to Grafton. In his nervous
condition he neglected to notice a dike and struck it, disabling
his boat about a mile below Grafton, and he walked to Grafton to
tell the story of his father's death. It was impossible for the
lad to tell just where the accident occurred. Hill was on the
water almost all his life. He was about 50 years of age. He
followed the pursuit of fishing until recent years, when he took
up shell digging. He was an old time coon hunter and owned fine
coon dogs. He probably was the best coon hunter along the
Illinois river.
HILL,
WILLIAM/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 16, 1920
The death of William Hill, 54 years old, occurred this
morning at St. Joseph's Hospital at 10 o'clock. He was taken ill
with influenza about two weeks ago and pneumonia developed
shortly afterwards. He was taken to the hospital several days
ago but failed to improve. Mr. Hill was born in Fosterburg June
19, 1864, and had lived there until about a year ago when he
went to East Alton to make his home with his daughter, Mrs.
Emmett Wasaman. He is survived by three children, Mrs. Emmett
Wasaman, Mrs. Harold Shook of Wood River, and William Hill of
Little Rock, Ark.; two brothers, James and David, both of East
Alton. The funeral arrangements will be made upon the arrival of
his son from Little Rock.
HILL, WILLIAM HENRY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 3,
1901
Killed by Big Four Limited Train at Bethalto
William
Henry Hill, an aged resident of Bethalto, was killed at that
place this morning about 9:30 o'clock by the Big Four eastbound
limited. Mr. Hill was 69 years of age; he was deaf and did not
hear the signals given by the engineer, and did not discover the
approach of the swift running train, which does not stop at
Bethalto. Mr. Hill attempted to cross the track immediately in
front of the engine. He was struck and thrown 80 or 90 feet. His
head was nearly severed from the body. One half of the head was
destroyed and the brains were scattered some distance. It was a
horrible sight. The old man was killed instantly. Mr. Hill
leaves a wife and five sons, all of the latter of adult years.
Deputy Coroner Streeper held an inquest this afternoon, and in
verdict in accordance with the above facts was rendered.
HILLA, JOSEPHINE/Source: Troy Weekly Call, June 17, 1905
Murdered by Russian Miner
The murder of Mrs. Josephine Hilla
at Glen Carbon Monday night by the hand of Gustav Markel, a
love-crazed Russian miner, was one of the most cold-blooded in
the annals of county history, and one which caused great
excitement and stirred the residents of that town to arms in the
spirit of avenge.
The cause of the shooting which
resulted in the death of one person and the injuring of two
others, was the opposition to Markel paying his attentions to
Miss Mary Hilla, the 15-year-old daughter of the murdered woman.
Markel, who is a Russian and about 35 years of age, formerly
worked in one of the Glen Carbon mines, and boarded at the Hilla
home. He began paying attentions to the daughter of Mrs. Hilla,
and receiving no encouragement from the girl, he then sought the
influence of the mother in his case. Upon telling him that she
would not intercede for him, and that she would have nothing to
do with the matter, Markel became boisterous and swore
vengeance, and was finally ordered to leave the place.
Markel left and remained away until Monday, and that night
reappeared at the Hilla residence with a murderous purpose in
his mind. Little Joe Hilla first saw Markel coming toward the
house with a revolver in his hand and alarmed the family. Mrs.
Hilla was returning from the well, when Markel spied her, and as
he did so, he leveled his revolver and fired. The ball struck
the woman in the base of the throat, and as her husband ran to
her, Markel fired another shot but missed. Mrs. Hilla fell into
her husband’s arms exclaiming, “Gus Markel shot me!” This she
repeated over and over until she expired ten minutes later.
After the shooting of Mrs. Hilla, Markle turned and fired
two shots into the house through a window, and both took effect.
One struck Alberta Marahaska in the stomach, and the other
inflicted a wound on the left arm of John Otrema. Both men are
boarders, and were not seriously hurt.
Markel made his
escape after the shooting, and as soon as the citizens of Glen
Carbon learned the news of the tragedy, a posse of armed
citizens, headed by officers, started in pursuit and scoured the
surrounding country until Wednesday afternoon, when Markel was
found in the woods near the schoolhouse at Maryville, where he
was shot by one of the posse and captured.
Deputy
Coroner J. E. Marks of Edwardsville held an inquest over the
remains of Mrs. Hilla at Glen Carbon on Tuesday evening. The
story of the tragedy was rehearsed and the jury rendered a
verdict charging Markel with the murder. The funeral of Mrs.
Hilla took place Thursday from the family home to St. Mary’s
Church, and interment was made in the Catholic Cemetery.
Markel’s injuries, it is thought, will not prove fatal, but will
disfigure him for life. One of his eyes was torn out and his
face was badly lacerated by the charge of shot. He was removed
to the county jail at Edwardsville, where he will be held
pending trial in which he will have to answer for a serious
charge.
The report is that Markel’s mind is believed to
have become unbalanced over his wild and desperate infatuation
for the girl who was many years his junior. It is said that he
has been under the care of a physician who advised him to take
treatment at a St. Louis hospital. It also developed at the
inquest Tuesday, that Markel went armed and had threatened the
whole Hilla family with violence since being ordered away from
their home.
Capture of Gustav Markel
Source: Troy
Weekly Call, June 17, 1905, page 2
Gustav Markel (also
spelled Margel), pursued by a sheriff’s posse in his flight
after having killed Mrs. Josephine Hilla of Glen Carbon,
Illinois, Monday night, was shot and captured shortly after noon
Wednesday by Posseman Brandt in the woods about a quarter of a
mile from No. 2 mine of the Donk Bros. Coal & Coke Company at
Maryville, Illinois. He had been seen and identified about 11
o’clock on a Suburban car going from East St. Louis, by Albert
Evans of Glen Carbon, who at once notified the authorities at
Maryville and Glen Carbon.
Immediately upon receiving
this information, a posse was organized and started out in
pursuit of Markel. He was seen in Maryville and followed into
the woods near that place. In a section where the undergrowth
was thick, obstructing the view of the searchers so that it was
impossible to see more than a few feet ahead, Markel
disappeared. The posse then divided into three parties,
surrounding this thicket. Posseman Brandt, a miner, pushed his
way into the dense growth, carrying a shotgun. He was alone, but
others of the posse had entered the thicket from other points.
Suddenly, Brandt saw Markel looking stealthily out from behind a
tree. The fugitive had a revolver in his hand, and as he caught
sight of Brandt, he leveled the pistol at him.
Quick as a
flash, the posseman threw his shotgun to his shoulder and fired.
Markel fell sideways from behind the tree, dropping his revolver
as he fell. So rapid had been Brandt’s actions, that Markel had
not had time to pull the trigger of his own weapon. Brandt ran
at once to the fallen man, taking care, however, that the second
barrel of his gun was ready for instant use if necessary. There
was no occasion for its further use, however, as Markel was
found almost unconscious, the charge from Brandt’s shotgun
having struck him in the face and blinded him for the time.
The discharge of Brandt’s gun brought others of the posse to
the scene. Markel was taken to Maryville and placed under a
physician’s care, preparatory to his removal to the jail in
Edwardsville. His wound is not thought to be serious. In
addition to the revolver which he aimed at Brandt when the
latter first discovered him, a second pistol was found behind
the tree where he was shot.
NOTES:
Gustav Markel was
first taken before the court on October 31, 1905 for a sanity
hearing. There were several Alton witnesses that testified to
the mental condition of Markel. The murder trial was held in
November 1905, and he was found guilty, with a sentence of life
in prison. The trial lasted 3 days. Markel probably was taken to
prison in Joliet, Illinois. Josephine Hilla was buried in St.
Mary’s Cemetery, Edwardsville, Illinois. She was 38 or 39 years
of age.
Accused Murdered
to be Tried for Sanity
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
October 30, 1905
Several Alton witnesses competent to testify
to the mental condition of Gus Markel, accused of murder, have
been summoned to testify in the county court tomorrow in
Markel’s behalf. Markel will rely for his proof, it is said, on
his fellow prisoners in jail. Markel, who shot and killed Mrs.
Josephine Hilla at Glen Carbon last June, and who was badly
injured by being shot by his captors, will be tried for insanity
in the county court in Edwardsville, by ruling of Judge
Burroughs, Tuesday. His trial for murder is set for Wednesday in
the Circuit Court, and should the county court jury decide that
he is not insane, the question of his sanity can be raised again
at the murder hearing. The killing of Mrs. Hilla resulted from
her objections to the marriage of the accused to her 15-year-old
daughter.
Accused Gets Life Sentence
Source: Alton
Evening Telegraph, November 7, 1905
The Circuit Court which
tried the case of Gustave Markel, found a verdict of guilty, and
fixing his punishment at imprisonment for life. The jury
reported just before 3 o’clock this afternoon. Gustav Markel was
accused of the murder of Mrs. Josephine Hilla at Glen Carbon,
Illinois, on the evening of June 12, 1905. The trial was
finished yesterday morning in Edwardsville, after a hearing
lasting three days. Only a few witnesses were heard yesterday,
among them being Dr. H. L. Whitner of 2009 Grand Avenue, St.
Louis, who swore that Markel was under his treatment for six
days last January, being treated for melancholy, and that he
believed him insane at the time. The arguments were not finished
until late last evening. State’s Attorney Gillham represented
the prosecution, and R. J. Brown and C. E. Gueltig the defense.
A night session was necessary to conclude the arguments and
instruct the jury.
HILLER, ERNST/Source: Troy Star, July 12, 1894
Sunday morning [July 8] about 9:30 o'clock Ernst Hiller, who
has been a resident of this city for the past eighteen years,
was found dead in the rear of the small brick building adjoining
Aug. Peters' saloon, and owned by M. J. Schott. Hiller had been
complaining the previous evening of severe internal pains, and
his employer, Aug. Peters, claims he took nothing for breakfast
excepting a cup of coffee. This was early in the morning. About
the time stated, young Darwin Schott found him in the place
described. He evidently had an apopletic fit and in falling
struck his head on a rock, making quite a scalp wound. When
found, according to testimony, he was still alive, but died a
few seconds later. Coroner Kinder was notified, but answered
that as he had a case near Alton, he could not come until in the
evening. The jury was composed of J. F. Clepper, foreman, John
F. Peterman, John Schmiddt, Fred Holtgreve, W. F. Peter, and
James N. Jarvis. After hearing all the testimony, the jury
returned a verdict of "death from natural causes." The funeral
occurred Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Ernst Hiller was born in
Germany about 65 years ago and has been living in Troy about
twenty years. His occupation was carpenter, but in recent years
he has not followed it. He had been working for Mr. Peters the
past month and had formerly been a caterer at William Meiners'.
He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Chris Behle.
HILLMAN, RUSSELL/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 28,
1921
Five Drowned in Godfrey Pond Late Friday
Three boys
and two girls lost their lives by drowning in the Godfrey pond
Friday afternoon, and the details of the drowning will perhaps
never be known. There are indications that at least one of the
deaths was due to the self-sacrificing heroism of Russell
Hillman, aged 15, who is believed to have tried to save the
lives of members of the party.
The dead are: Russell
Hillman, aged 15; Bertha Howard, aged 15; Ernest Howard, aged 9;
Harold Howard, aged 7; Bessie Hobson, aged 17. Wilmot Holmes, a
sixth member of the party, escaped with his life.
Of the
five who drowned, Russell Hillman, it is supposed, from the
positions in which the bodies of two of the girls were found,
succeeded in towing ashore Bertha Howard, leaving her in shallow
water where her hands could easily have touched some planks on
shore, but she was too weak to save herself and she drowned in
shallow water three or four feet from shore. It is supposed that
having towed the Howard girl ashore, Hilman swam out to save
Bessie Hobson and that the two went down. Their bodies were
found very close together. Wilmot Holmes, the only member of the
party who survived, at first told a story that he had not been
in the boat with the others and that he did not know what had
happened. He said that he was at the pond with the party and
that when it was proposed to get into the leaky boat, he agreed
to stay out and let the others have it by themselves. He said
they told him to wait until they came back and that he waited a
long time and when they did not return, he went on home. Coroner
Streeper and Constable Frank Morrison took Holmes to one side
and questioned him closely about the story he told, and he then
broke down and told the story as follows: He said that all six
members of the party were in the boat and that one of the girls,
Bertha Howard, was rocking it. He said that he told her she
would sink the boat if she did not desist, and that he leaped
out into the water. He said that some of the drowning ones got
hold of him and carried him down, and he released himself,
swimming ashore, when he saw that the members of the party were
lost. He said he was so terrified that he made a long detour
around Godfrey and made his way home.
The body of Bertha
Howard was discovered at 6 o'clock, probably two hours after the
drowning. Peter Needham had gone to the pond and while walking
along the shore noticed the body of Bertha Howard lying in
shallow water close to the bank. He called help and her body was
drawn out of the water. Searching parties, learning that there
had been a party of boys and girls together began the search for
the bodies in the pond. The bodies of Russell Hillman and Bertha
Hopson were found together in deep water about 25 feet from
shore and that of Ernest Howard was found just a short distance
from them. The search was continued for the smallest of the
Howard children until late at night.
The supposition is
that the members of the party became alarmed at the boat taking
water fast and in their excitement, they tipped it over and all
got into the water, and just at that time Russell Hillman, a
strong swimmer, came along and went to their rescue, losing his
own life for his gallant effort. The three Howard victims are
the children of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Howard, who live four doors
north of the post office in Godfrey. There are two other
children of the Howards, Ward and Lee, both older. Russell
Hillman was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Hillman, who live
across the road from the C. & A. station at Godfrey. He leaves
two brothers, Warren and Travis, and a sister, Katherine. Bessie
Hobson was an adopted girl. She leaves a brother, who was
notified of his sister's fate. She was employed as housekeeper
for an aged lady in Godfrey, and formerly was employed at
Beverly Farm by Dr. W. H. D. Smith.
Deputy Coroner C. N.
Streeper took charge of the bodies after they were taken from
the water. He fixed the time of the inquest for Tuesday evening
at 7 o'clock. An effort was made to find the Holmes boy after
the discovery was made that the party had been drowned and for a
while it was feared that he, too, had lost his life. Residents
in the vicinity reported having seen a boy leaving the place and
so inquiry was made at the Holmes boy's home and he was found
there, and members of his family told the story which has been
given as his story of what had preceded the drowning. He said
that he could not see from where he was what had happened, and
he did not know that the drowning had occurred.
The
funeral of the three Howard children will be held from the home
Sunday afternoon, and burials will be in Godfrey Cemetery. The
body of Hilman will be sent to Pleasant Hill, Illinois, for
burial Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. The funeral of Miss Bessie
Hobson will be held Sunday morning at ten o'clock from the home
of M. W. Hopkins, at 620 East Ninth Street, then on to the St.
Patrick's Church. The interment will be in the St. Joseph's
Cemetery.
NOTES:
Wilmot Holmes, who survived that
fateful day, was born in 1903 – making him 18 years old at the
time of the drownings. On April 2, 1924, Wilmot married Ioma
Pines, and together they lived in Alton. On July 16, 1924, he
died of typhoid fever at the age of 21, and is buried in the
Brighton City Cemetery.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 31, 1921
The body of Russell Hillman was sent to Pleasant Hill, Ill.,
Sunday morning for burial. A large number of friends and
neighbors assembled to see the body off.
HINDERHAN, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 20,
1916
John Hinderhan, aged 72, for many years an engineer
in Alton and for fifty years a resident of Alton, died at 7:45
o'clock Friday morning at the home of his son, William, 314
Prospect street. Mr. Hinderhan had been sick about a week, and
his death was unexpected to many of his friends. He was injured
several years ago while at work as engineer in the plant of the
Illinois Corrugated Paper Co., and was never able to perform any
more physical labor from that time. Mr. Hinderhan was for a long
time engineer on the Middletown street car line in the days when
a steam motor supplied the power for that system. He leaves four
children, William of Alton; Mrs. Mary Withers; and John
Hinderhan of Decatur; and Mrs. J. Tierney of Monroe, La. He
leaves a brother, William, and a sister, Mrs. John Molloy. The
time of the funeral is not set.
HINDLE, FINIS JR./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 25,
1914
Two Die When Yacht Capsized in Swift Current
Finis
Handle Jr., aged 19, and Martin Kauder, aged 24, were drowned in
the Mississippi river Friday afternoon about 5 o'clock, and
Charles Southard, aged 21, escaped, when a little yacht
belonging to Kauder, in which the three young men were taking a
ride, capsized at the head of a barge of the Mississippi Sand
Co. fleet, at the mooring of the and company [sic]. According to
the story told by the survivor, Charles Southard, and also from
the accounts of eye witnesses, the fatal features of the
accident could have been avoided, but for the efforts of the two
young men who were drowned to save their disabled yacht from
being carried under the barge, around and under which a current
was racing at a speed of 6 to 7 miles an hour. The engine of the
yacht was not working well when the trio started out from the
Fluent dock. Capt. W. D. Fluent said he noticed that only one
cylinder was working. The party kept on and were working with
the engine, hoping to get it running properly. When they were in
toward shore trying to avoid the swiftest current, and were
about 75 feet above the barges of the Mississippi Sand Co., the
engine died down completely and the yacht drifted with the
current....When the members of the party saw that they must
inevitably float against the head of the barges, Southard stood
on the bow of the boat and the two others on the stern as the
boat came in contact with the overhanging part of the barge and
the three tried to push the yacht away...It is believed that
Kauder and Hindle became entangled in the canopy top and were
carried under the barge. Hindle never did appear after going
under the barge, and was probably drowned under the barge and
then shot out under the water far down the river. Kauder, who
seemed to be a strong swimmer, managed to extricate himself from
the boat and he swam out from underneath after he had gone down
the river about half the length of the barge. Frank Yost and
Frank Weber, two men employed on the fleet of the sand company,
saw the accident and ran along the edge of the barge trying to
rescue Kauder, who had appeared on the river side of the barge,
swimming and floating. The men shouted to him to swim toward
them, but he evidently did not understand them, or was
bewildered by being underneath the barge and he continued to
swim away, evidently not realizing that he had come to the
surface and was far enough away from the barge to be safe.
Kauder sank.....Southard, who like the other two, had clung to
the bow of the barge when the yacht struck, hauled himself up
and was wet only to the knees....Word was sent to the parents of
the two victims of the accident. David Kauder, father of Martin
Kauder, arrived at the river bank just as Fluent returned with
word that there was no chance of getting the two bodies at that
time. The father's first thought was of his son's wife. He
hurried off to break the news to her. Mrs. Kauder was at her
home on Eliot avenue when she learned of her husband's death.
Kauder was a young printer, who recently completed his
apprenticeship. He had been working for J. J. McKeen at the
Alton Printing house, and was studying to become a line type
operator....Finis Hindle Jr. is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs.
Finis Hindle. Finis Hindle, the father of one of the victims, is
still suffering from the effects of a bad fall and is a cripple,
being obliged to get about on crutches. Coming at this time the
loss of one of the bread winners for the family is a heavy one.
All three of the young men worked for W. M. Sauvage, and he
regarded them as valuable helpers....Mrs. Kauder this afternoon
authorized the offer of a $50 reward for the recovery of the
body of her husband.
Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, April 29, 1914
The body of Finis Hindle,
drowned last Friday in a yatching accident at the Mississippi
Sand Co. fleet at Alton, was found floating near the mouth of
the Missouri River this morning by Charles Homer and David
Blankinship, who were one of several parties who had gone out
searching for the bodies.....The body was in good condition and
did not show many bad effects from being in the water. It is
believed by those who saw the body that Hindle was not drowned,
but that he was killed by the screw of the boat as a mark on the
back of his head indicated that he had received a violent blow
there. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the family home, 1304 Belle street.
HINDLE, MARY (nee SCOVELL)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
January 27, 1917
Mrs. Mary Hindle, a resident of Upper
Alton for more than 70 years, died this morning at 11:05 o'clock
at her home on Scovell street, after a long illness. Mrs. Hindle
had been confined to her bed during her final illness since the
5th day of November. She would have been 84 years old on the
first day of May, had she lived three months more. Mrs. Hindle
was born in Ohio and came to Upper Alton when a little girl
about 10 years old, with her family. She was a member of the
Scovell family, one of the best known of the old Alton families,
and her death today leaves remaining but two, William and Alex,
both of Alton. She also leaves three children, Finis and James
of Alton, and Mrs. Peter Kling of Lawrenceville, Ill. Her
husband, Edward Hindle, died 19 years ago. Mrs. Hindle was a
sister of A. T. Scovell, for many years a boss for the old horse
car line in Alton, and later of the electric line, whose death
occurred about five years ago. She lived in the next house to
her brother many years, and the street - one block long - was
named in his honor. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at
2 o'clock at the Upper Alton Presbyterian Church, and interment
will take place in Alton City Cemetery.
HINDMAN, ANDREW JACKSON/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June
15, 1906
Founder of Rocky Fork A.M.E.Church; Civil War
Veteran
Andrew Jackson Hindman, colored, founder of the Rocky
Fork A. M. E. Church, died at 9 o'clock Thursday night after a
long illness, aged 68 [born about 1838]. He was a veteran of the
Civil War. The A. M. E. Church at Rocky Fork was founded in
1862, and immediately afterward Hindman enlisted in the Union
army and served three years. He returned to Rocky Fork after the
war and lived there ever since, respected by all who knew him.
He leaves three sons (one was Andrew Jackson Hindman Jr.) and
four daughters. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from
the Rocky Fork church.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
June 18, 1906
The largest funeral assemblage ever seen at
Rocky Fork was that which congregated Sunday afternoon to pay
their last respects to all that was mortal of A. J. Hindman,
founder of the Rocky Fork A. M. E. church. All of the Altons and
Brighton, as well as the surrounding country, contributed
mourners and the services were participated in by all the
colored ministers of the Altons.
NOTES:
Known also as
Jackson Hindman, Andrew Jackson Hindman, a former slave, was
born about 1838. He made his way to the Rocky Fork area of
Godfrey Township, and married Lucinda Bell. He and Rev. Erasmus
Green (listed in the census as a mulatto), a Methodist minister,
organized the Rocky Fork Methodist Church in 1862. The original
members were Lundun Parks, Reuben Jacobs, Carter Russell, Jacob
Galloway, George North, George Fox, Robert Kinney, John Conway,
Arthur Cannon, Lamuel Welsch, Benton Jones, Andrew Dickison, and
John Davidson. Listed as Deaconesses were Sisters Berry
Thompson, Jane Kenny, Jane Williams, Marjorie Henderson, and
Eliza Daugherty. The church meetings were conducted on a “camp
ground.” When Rocky Fork Methodist Church was erected, it was
built on land deeded for $1 by Lundun and Jane Parks.
The original land owners of the Rocky Fork area were the Don
Alonzo Spalding and Andrew T. Hawley families. They set up a
system of selling and working the land to the former slaves, and
soon Rocky Fork was dotted with log cabins. The former slaves
were in the Rocky Fork area as early as 1816, and they found
nearby Alton and North Alton accepting of their community.
In 1863, both Rev. Green and Andrew J. Hindman joined the
Union Army, and took up arms in the battle between the North and
South, possibly in the 56th U. S. Colored Infantry Regiment,
which was organized in St. Louis in August 1863. Both men
returned to Rocky Fork after the war. One of Hindman’s sons,
Andrew James Hindman, died in 1930 in Alton. He was buried in
the Rocky Fork Cemetery, along with his father.
Note:
The spelling of his name is sometimes seen as Hyndman, which is
incorrect. There was another family living in Alton by that
name.
HINDMAN, ANDREW JAMES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
February 28, 1930
Andrew James Hindman, negro, died at 10
a.m. today at his home, 914 Piasa Street. Hindman was in his
70th year, and had been ailing for more than six months. Funeral
arrangements were incomplete this afternoon.
Card of
Thanks
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 6, 1930
Andrew J. Hindman. We take this method of thanking our many
relatives and friends for their kindness and sympathy shown us
at the death of our dear beloved husband and father. Also for
the many floral offerings from the different organizations, and
Rev. E. Kane for his consoling remarks, and Bauer & Hoehn,
undertakes, for their services.
Signed Mrs. Sarah
Hindman, wife; Benjamin Hindman, son; Mrs. Lester Anderson and
Miss Virgie Hindman, daughters; Master Arnett Williams,
grandson.
HINDMAN, BENJAMIN F./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
February 6, 1964
Benjamin F. Hindman, aged 59, who was a
former resident of Alton, died in New York City on Monday. He
was born September 10, 1905 in Alton, to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J.
Hindman Jr., and attended Alton schools. He was survived by two
sisters – Mrs. Duce Slack and Mrs. Virginia Williams, both of
Alton. Benjamin Hindman was a veteran of World War II. He was
buried in the Rocky Fork Cemetery.
HINDMAN, FLORA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 5, 1917
Flora Hindman, aged 8 years, 8 months and 2 days, died
January 3rd at her home at 1914 Market street, after an illness
of congestion of the brain and lung trouble. Funeral services
will be held from the Rocky Fork Church, Saturday, January 6th,
at 1 o'clock.
HINDMAN, ROBERT D./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 4,
1951
Died last Saturday in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Robert D.
Hindman, age 75, of 1714 Belle Street. Surviving were a
daughter, Mrs. Nancy Bell of Decatur; a sister, Mrs. Martha
Mitchell of Chicago. Burial was in Rocky Fork Cemetery.
HINDMAN, SARAH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 23,
1948
Mrs. Sarah Hindman, aged 84, died on December 23, 1948,
at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Slack, at 1914 Piasa
Street. She was born in Missouri, and resided in Alton 40 years.
Surviving were daughters, Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Thelma Slack of
Alton; and a son, Benjamin Hindman of New York City. Burial was
in Rocky Fork Cemetery.
HINES, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 21, 1902
John Hines, a resident of Fosterburg for 55 years, died this
afternoon at 1 o'clock at his home, aged 79. He leaves a wife,
four sons and two daughters. The funeral will be held Sunday
afternoon at 1 o'clock from the family home to the Fosterburg
cemetery.
HINRICHS, ANDREW/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
June 4, 1912
The funeral of Andrew, the nine year old son
of Mr. and Mrs. George Hinrichs, was held from the family home,
722 East Third street, this afternoon and was attended by a
large number of friends and relatives of the family. Rev. D. R.
Martin conducted the services. Burial was in City Cemetery.
HINRICHS, KATE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 23,
1907
The funeral of Miss Kate Hinrichs will be held
Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the German Lutheran church on
North street.
HITT, ROBERT Y./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 19, 1922
Old Soldier Answers Call
Robert Y. Hitt, aged 86, a
veteran of the Civil War, died last night at 8 o'clock, the
closing day of the G. A. R. Encampment, at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Etta Schaefer, 1118 Garden street. His health had
been bad for the past year, but in the middle of March he began
to decline rapidly, and continued until the end came. For a long
time he was at Irving school as janitor, but prior to that he
was a carpenter. He was born at Brighton, and came to Alton when
a little boy, spending all the rest of his life here, except the
period he was in the army. He was a member of Co. C, 144th
Illinois, enlisting in 1864. For many years he lived on State
street, near the intersection of West Ninth street. His wife
died about nine years ago. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Etta
Schaeffer and Mrs. Leila Blankenship, both of Alton, a half
sister, Sarah Hitt of Alton, a brother, George Hitt of Alton,
three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral will
be from the Schaefer home, 1118 Garden street, at 2:30 o'clock
Saturday afternoon. Services will be conducted by Rev. S. D.
McKenny. Burial will be in the City Cemetery. Mr. Hitt was a
highly esteemed man and he had many friends and acquaintances in
Alton. He was an expert gardener and for many years his services
were in demand in the neighborhood where he lived for making and
caring for gardens.
HITZLER, JENNIE BELLAS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 1,
1913
Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Morey of Centralia, Ill., are at
the Illini Hotel awaiting the arrival of the body of Mrs.
Morey's sister, Mrs. Jennie Bellas Hitzler, who died at Detroit
in a sanitarium last Saturday. Mrs. Hitzler was a daughter of
Capt. Jas. Bellas, for many years a well known steamboat man who
lived on State street in Alton. Capt. Bellas died in 1872 and
was buried in Oakwood cemetery, and his wife died eight years
ago and also was brought to Alton for burial. The surviving
members of the family are Mrs. C. D. Morey of Centralia; Mrs. M.
C. Atkins of St. Louis; Mrs. M. C. Burgman of St. Louis; Hugh
Bellas of Auburn, Nebraska. One of the St. Louis sisters went to
Detroit to bring the body to Alton, and Mrs. Morey, who was
visiting in Dallas, Tex. was notified to come to Alton and make
arrangements for the funeral.
HOAGLAN, JOHANNA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 18,
1910
Mrs. Johanna Hoaglan, widow of the late D. S.
Hoaglan, died in St. Louis last evening at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. Lee D. Covell, in her 89th year. She had been in
failing health for a number of years and had resided most of the
time with her daughter, Mrs. Kate Lavenue. Mrs. Hoaglan was for
many years one of the most prominent ladies in this city, and
was most highly respected. She was a lifelong member of the
First Presbyterian church and was deeply interested in all works
of benevolence and charity. The body will be brought from St.
Louis tomorrow morning, and the funeral will be from the railway
station to the cemetery.
HOBSON, BESSIE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 28, 1921
Five Drowned in Godfrey Pond Late Friday
Three boys and two
girls lost their lives by drowning in the Godfrey pond Friday
afternoon, and the details of the drowning will perhaps never be
known. There are indications that at least one of the deaths was
due to the self-sacrificing heroism of Russell Hillman, aged 15,
who is believed to have tried to save the lives of members of
the party.
The dead are: Russell Hillman, aged 15;
Bertha Howard, aged 15; Ernest Howard, aged 9; Harold Howard,
aged 7; Bessie Hobson, aged 17. Wilmot Holmes, a sixth member of
the party, escaped with his life.
Of the five who
drowned, Russell Hillman, it is supposed, from the positions in
which the bodies of two of the girls were found, succeeded in
towing ashore Bertha Howard, leaving her in shallow water where
her hands could easily have touched some planks on shore, but
she was too weak to save herself and she drowned in shallow
water three or four feet from shore. It is supposed that having
towed the Howard girl ashore, Hilman swam out to save Bessie
Hobson and that the two went down. Their bodies were found very
close together. Wilmot Holmes, the only member of the party who
survived, at first told a story that he had not been in the boat
with the others and that he did not know what had happened. He
said that he was at the pond with the party and that when it was
proposed to get into the leaky boat, he agreed to stay out and
let the others have it by themselves. He said they told him to
wait until they came back and that he waited a long time and
when they did not return, he went on home. Coroner Streeper and
Constable Frank Morrison took Holmes to one side and questioned
him closely about the story he told, and he then broke down and
told the story as follows: He said that all six members of the
party were in the boat and that one of the girls, Bertha Howard,
was rocking it. He said that he told her she would sink the boat
if she did not desist, and that he leaped out into the water. He
said that some of the drowning ones got hold of him and carried
him down, and he released himself, swimming ashore, when he saw
that the members of the party were lost. He said he was so
terrified that he made a long detour around Godfrey and made his
way home.
The body of Bertha Howard was discovered at 6
o'clock, probably two hours after the drowning. Peter Needham
had gone to the pond and while walking along the shore noticed
the body of Bertha Howard lying in shallow water close to the
bank. He called help and her body was drawn out of the water.
Searching parties, learning that there had been a party of boys
and girls together began the search for the bodies in the pond.
The bodies of Russell Hillman and Bertha Hopson were found
together in deep water about 25 feet from shore and that of
Ernest Howard was found just a short distance from them. The
search was continued for the smallest of the Howard children
until late at night.
The supposition is that the members
of the party became alarmed at the boat taking water fast and in
their excitement, they tipped it over and all got into the
water, and just at that time Russell Hillman, a strong swimmer,
came along and went to their rescue, losing his own life for his
gallant effort. The three Howard victims are the children of Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Howard, who live four doors north of the post
office in Godfrey. There are two other children of the Howards,
Ward and Lee, both older. Russell Hillman was the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas W. Hillman, who live across the road from the C. &
A. station at Godfrey. He leaves two brothers, Warren and
Travis, and a sister, Katherine. Bessie Hobson was an adopted
girl. She leaves a brother, who was notified of his sister's
fate. She was employed as housekeeper for an aged lady in
Godfrey, and formerly was employed at Beverly Farm by Dr. W. H.
D. Smith.
Deputy Coroner C. N. Streeper took charge of
the bodies after they were taken from the water. He fixed the
time of the inquest for Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock. An effort
was made to find the Holmes boy after the discovery was made
that the party had been drowned and for a while it was feared
that he, too, had lost his life. Residents in the vicinity
reported having seen a boy leaving the place and so inquiry was
made at the Holmes boy's home and he was found there, and
members of his family told the story which has been given as his
story of what had preceded the drowning. He said that he could
not see from where he was what had happened, and he did not know
that the drowning had occurred.
The funeral of the three
Howard children will be held from the home Sunday afternoon, and
burials will be in Godfrey Cemetery. The body of Hilman will be
sent to Pleasant Hill, Illinois, for burial Sunday morning at 10
o'clock. The funeral of Miss Bessie Hobson will be held Sunday
morning at ten o'clock from the home of M. W. Hopkins, at 620
East Ninth Street, then on to the St. Patrick's Church. The
interment will be in the St. Joseph's Cemetery.
NOTES:
Wilmot Holmes, who survived that fateful day, was born in 1903 –
making him 18 years old at the time of the drownings. On April
2, 1924, Wilmot married Ioma Pines, and together they lived in
Alton. On July 16, 1924, he died of typhoid fever at the age of
21, and is buried in the Brighton City Cemetery.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 31, 1921
The funeral of Bessie Hobson was held Sunday morning at 10
o'clock from St. Patrick's church and burial was in St. Joseph's
cemetery. The pallbearers for Bessie Hobson who was buried
Sunday, were Ed Hanlen, Oscar Hanlen, Charles McFarland, Earl
Smith, Theo Boker and Tracy Coulter. The little girl was buried
from St. Patrick's Church and the body interred in St. Joseph's
Cemetery.
HOBSON, RALPH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
January 24, 1906
Ralph, son of Mrs. Ada Hobson, aged 18,
died last evening at the family home, 1905 Grove street, from
typhoid malaria. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at
2 o'clock from the Union Baptist church.
HODGMAN, LUCY/Source: Alton Telegraph, May 31, 1845
Died,
on the 12th inst., at Paddock's Grove, Madison County, Illinois,
Lucy, wife of Calvin Hodgman, formerly of Ashby, Massachusetts,
aged 43.
HODSON, HOMER/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March
9, 1921
Homer Hodson, deceased past commander of Alton
Post 126, Department of Illinois, American Legion, was laid to
rest in Oakwood cemetery this afternoon, with full military
honors, funeral services being conducted under the auspices of
the Legion. Past Commander Hodson served as post commander of
the Legion during the year 1920, and was elected past commander
at the annual meeting in January, hence in view of his activity
as post affairs, the Legion felt it a privilege to pay tribute
to their deceased comrade by having charge of the funeral
services. An escort of former service men, members of Alton
post, assembled in Royal and Liberty streets at 1:30 this
afternoon and proceeded to the Hodson home, 712 Royal street,
from whence the funeral cortege departed at 2 o'clock for the
Baptist church where services were held at 2:30, Rev. Twing
officiating. In the course of his sermon, Rev. Twing eulogized
Homer Hodson as a man of real character, greatly enthused over
any civic work as well as affairs pertaining to the American
Legion and all former service men. He said a most fitting
tribute to the deceased veteran of the World War, whose untimely
death saddened the entire community. Legionnaires, Boy Scouts
and members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the legion attended the
funeral service in respective bodies, following the funeral
procession from the first assemblage at the Hodson home to the
church and thence to Oakwood cemetery. Harvey Harris, Ernest
Smith, Dr. F. Kane, Nathan Rosenberg, Thomas Stanton and P. W.
Jerwekh, members of the Alton post of the Legion attended the
casket, while Joseph Mohr, Jason Bramhall, R. D. Parker, Andrew
Leigh, Walter Stiritz, W. F. Gillespie, Jack Hanson, Dr. Groves
Smith, A. Kitzmiller, W. P. Boynton, Byron Evens, Leo Willis,
Ross Kiser, Clifford Neill, Dr. Mather Pfeiffenberger, J. E.
Maxfield, J. C. Aldous, J. A. _____, C. C. Ellsion, Dr. O. A.
Meyers, Paul Benrime, Robert Streeper served as honorary
pallbearers. Thomas Henry was in charge of the firing squad
composed of the following former servicemen: Sidney Gaskins, F.
B. Reed, W. F. Gillespie, W. Straube, Leroy Stalp, George Lamm,
C. E. Kuhn and W. H. Wohlert. In carrying out the military
burial, a volley was fired as the body was being lowered to the
grave. A military guard and color bearers, together with a
military band and drum corps also followed in time with the
funeral procession. A special escort was provided to look after
the floral tributes which were numerous, showing in a sense of
the word the high esteem in which the deceased veteran was held
by his many friends and associates, both in business and in
public life. Conveyances were provided for the Legionnaires,
Ladies Auxiliary of the post, Boy Scouts and friends in going
from the church to the cemetery. As a mark of respect, the
offices of Alton, Granite and St. Louis trac___ company were
closed this afternoon to permit the employees attending the
funeral. A large number of fellow employees from East St. Louis
came to Alton for the purpose of paying a last tribute to their
co-worker.
HOEFERT, MAMIE (nee VOLZ)/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, September 2, 1919
Mrs. Mamie Volz Hoefert,
wife of Frederick Hoefert, died Tuesday morning at 6 o'clock at
the family home, 621 East Fifteenth street, after an illness
which began last Christmas. Her case was recognized as being
dangerous and her death had been looked for at any time of late.
Mrs. Hoefert, about eleven weeks ago, underwent a surgical
operation in the hope of deriving some benefit from it, but the
hope was in vain, as very little relief was given her and none
of a permanent character. Mrs. Hoefert was born in Alton
fifty-six years ago. Her maiden name was Volz. Her aged mother,
Margaret Volz, who is 87 years of age, survives her. Besides her
husband, Mrs. Hoefert leaves three children, Edgar, Harold and
Mrs. J. J. Spindler of Highland. She leaves also two
grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Theodore Masel, Mrs. G. A.
Joesting, and Mrs. E. W. Schmidt, also five brothers, George,
Charles, Gus, William and Edward Volz. Thirty-three years ago
Mrs. Hoefert was married in Alton and all of her married life
she had spent here. She was a well known woman, a member of
several social organizations and her home was a place known for
its hospitality, and she for her gracious courtesy as a host. In
her home she was a dutiful wife and a good mother, and her
passing is most sincerely mourned there. She was a member of the
Evangelical Church.
HOEHN, ALICE IDA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 2, 1917
Mrs. Alice Ida Hoehn, wife of George Hoehn, died Saturday
evening at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Evans,
on Washington avenue. She was 27 years of age and leaves besids
her husband, her parents and three brothers, John, Albert and
Eugene Evans. The funeral will be held from the St. Mary's
Church Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Mrs. Hoehn suffered with
tuberculosis and made a brave fight to regain her health, but
lost her fight with this dread disease. The Hoehn family resided
in St. Louis up until six months ago, when the young wife became
ill. At the commencement of her illness Mr. Hoehn brought his
wife to Alton where she received the best of attention. The body
will be laid to rest in the City Cemetery, following Requiem
Mass in St. Mary's Catholic Church.
HOEHN, ANNIE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 2, 1911
The many friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Annie Hoehn, wife
of George Hoehn, a prominent farmer living between Edwardsville
Crossing and Mitchell, will be shocked to learn of her death
Wednesday evening after a few hours illness. She was in
excellent health apparently, and with her husband ate a hearty
dinner yesterday. She went out in the yard shortly after leaving
the table, and was stricken soon after that. She called to her
husband to help her and he ran to her, but she fell unconscious
before he could get her in the house. Two physicians were
summoned and they did everything possible until death intervened
about 5 o'clock. She was 32 years old and was a daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. E. T. Noonan, farmers near Mitchell. She leaves besides
her husband and her parents, a brother and sister, who live at
Mitchell. The funeral will be held Saturday morning from St.
Elizabeth's church at Mitchell, after which a special interurban
car will convey the body and funeral party to St. Louis. Burial
will be in Calvary cemetery. A ruptured blood vessel caused
death.
HOEHN, CHARLES/Source: Alton Weekly Telegraph, December 2,
1875
Former Business Man Drowns Himself in a Tub of Water
On Saturday evening, many of our citizens were startled by
the report that Charles Hoehn had committed suicide at his shop
on the corner of Fourth and State Streets. It appears that Mr.
Hoehn, for some weeks past, had intimated to several persons in
the city that he contemplated taking his life; that he was tired
of living, and even gave directions to some of his acquaintances
as to what disposition should be made of his children. Among
this number was Mr. Joseph Crowe, and when Mr. Hoehn's oldest
daughter called on him between four and five o'clock on Saturday
evening, stating that her father had not been seen since the
night before, and that the shop door was locked, Mr. Crowe went
immediately to the shop and broke the door open, and found what
he anticipated had happened was only too true, and a terrible
reality. Mr. Hoehn had committed suicide in his own shop by
holding his head in a tub of water. Mr. Crowe immediately
telegraphed to Coroner Miller at Bethalto, who arrived on the
eight o'clock train and went immediately to Mr. Hoehn's shop,
accompanied by a number of citizens. Mr. Hoehn was found on his
knees, with his head in the "slack" tub, the water covering most
of his head - showing conclusively that he had strangled himself
by holding his head under the water until death ensued. After
removing the body and laying it out, the Coroner had a jury
summoned and sworn. The jury, after viewing the body, retired to
the room over Mr. Crowe's store, where witnesses were examined.
The evidence showed, without doubt, that it was a case of
self-destruction. The jury returned a verdict that Mr. Hoehn
came to his death by strangling himself in the slack tub at his
shop on the corner of Fourth and State streets, on the 27th day
of November, 1875, and that the jury believe that when deceased
committed the act, and for some time previous, he was mentally
deranged. Hoehn was about 55 years of age; was a native of
Germany, but had lived in this city for 25 or 30 years, and was
well known in this vicinity. He established in this city many
years ago, a manufactory for locks, iron railing, etc. He was
very successful in business for some time, accumulating
considerable property, owning at one time one of the finest
residences on Second street [Broadway], but falling into
intemperate habits, the savings of years, as well as his
business, slipped away from him, leaving himself and his family
in destitute circumstances. He leaves a large family, nine
children, orphaned by this act. His wife died two years ago.
Five of the children are quite young, and will not be able to
care for themselves, and our citizens should take steps to
provide them with homes and employment. Sunday a letter was
found, written by Hoehn, which stated the 2d of November, the
date of his wife's death, was the day he had fixed for
destroying himself, but owing to some clothing not being ready
for one of his children, he had postponed the day.
[Hoehn's business was located at the southwest corner of
Broadway and Langdon in Alton, and he manufactured iron railing
and was a locksmith.]
HOEHN,
EDITH (nee ASHLOCK)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 10,
1917
The funeral of Mrs. Edith Ashlock Hoehn was held
this morning from St. Mary's Church, where a requiem mass was
said by Rev. Fr. Brune in the presence of a church filled with
friends and neighbors of deceased and of her family. Floral
offerings were numerous, and burial was in City Cemetery in the
Ashlock family lot. Deceased was the wife of Emil Hoehn, and the
bereaved husband and two motherless children have the sincere
sympathy of the citizens generally.
HOEHN,
EMMA LOUISE/Source: Alton Telegraph, February 12, 1880
Miss Emma Louise Hoehn, a very estimable young lady of this city
(Alton), daughter of the late Charles Hoehn, was found dead in
her bed this morning at her home, at the residence of Capt. D.
R. Sparks. Coroner C. S. Youree was notified by telegraph and
arrived on the 9 o'clock train and, after impaneling a jury,
proceeded to hold an inquest. Capt. Sparks was examined and
testified that he had known the deceased about five years, that
her general health was good, and that she was apparently
enjoying her usual health yesterday. As she did not appear at
the usual hour this morning, witness' son, Willie, went to call
her, but she did not answer. Witness was notified, and surmising
that something was wrong, made an examination and found that
Miss Hoehn was cold in death. Dr. Davis was immediately sent
for, but the vital spark had fled. Miss Julia Hoehn, sister of
deceased, testified that she was with her yesterday, that she
appeared in usual health with the exception of feeling very cold
across the chest. Some years ago she complained at times of
fluttering of the heart. My sister's age was about twenty five
years. After hearing the evidence, a verdict of death from heart
disease was rendered. The jury was composed of G. H. Weigler,
foreman, J. W. Joesting, J. A. Cooley, Henry Brueggemann,
Cornelis Ryan, I. E. Hardy. The members of the panel kindly
contributed their fees to the use of the surviving children of
the afflicted family, five or six in number. The funeral of Miss
Emma L. Hoehn took place at 2 o'clock p. m. Tuesday, at the
residence of Capt. D. R. Sparks. A very beautiful, effective
discourse was delivered by Rev. Mr. Fisher of the Unitarian
church. A very large procession of mourning relatives and
friends attended the remains to the City cemetery.
HOEHN,
EVA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 24, 1921
The
funeral of Mrs. Eva Hoehn, wife of Henry Hoehn, was held this
afternoon from the Evangelical church at Eighth and Henry
streets, Rev. O. W. Heggemeier officiating. There was a large
attendance of friends and relatives at the funeral services. The
pallbearers were neighbors of Mrs. Hoehn, Henry Lorch, Amos
Maxeiner, F. P. Bauer, C. F. Yeakel, Charles Koch and William
Gissal. Burial was in City Cemetery.
HOEHN, HENRY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 28,
1915
Henry Hoehn, in his ninetieth
year, died Tuesday morning at 5 o'clock at his home, 501 Henry
street, after an illness of about six months. He had been
suffering from a general breakdown due to his great age. Had he
lived until March 14, he would have been 90. The funeral will be
Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the home, and burial
will be in City Cemetery. Mr. Hoehn was one of the wealthiest
landowners in Madison county. Making a modest beginning when he
came to the American Bottoms in 1847, he continued to amass
property until his death he had very extensive real estate
interests in the county and elsewhere. Most of his best holdings
are in the American Bottoms. He was a farmer for many years, but
as age advanced he moved to Alton 24 years ago and passed the
remainder of his life here. He spent some of his time
supervising his property in the bottoms. Mr. Hoehn was the
father of a large family, and at his death he leaves eleven
children. Most of the eleven children are living in Alton and
the vicinity. He is survived by five sons, Fred of Alton; George
and Leonard of Oldenburg; John of California; and Henry of East
Alton; and seven daughters, May Hoehn; Mrs. Julius Spangenburg;
Mrs. Harry Gissal of Alton; Mrs. John Stadler of Mitchell; Mrs.
John Wager of Granite City; and one sister, who is living in
Texas.
HOEKSTRA, R. J./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 30,
1908
Mrs. R. J. Hoekstra died yesterday afternoon at 4
o'clock at her home on the old John Kendall place near Brushy
Grove of consumption, after several months illness. Her first
husband, Henry Ragis, was killed in 1894 by an explosion in the
wheel house of the Equitable Powder Plant. Her second husband
survives her with three children by the first husband and four
by the second. Mrs. Hoekstra is a member of a well known East
Alton family. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon, the
funeral cortege proceeding from the house at 1:30 to the East
Alton Baptist church. The burial will be in Milton cemetery.
HOELTER, UNKNOWN SON OF JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
February 15, 1900
The ten year old son of John Hoelter of
Mitchell died yesterday after an illness with diptheria. The
funeral will be at 2 o'clock tomorrow at Mitchell.
HOFFER,
UNKNOWN WIFE OF JACOB/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January
11, 1900
Fosterburg News - After an illness of only a few
days, Mrs. Jacob Hoffer died on Saturday morning at the age of
81. She was born in Neiderville, Switzerland, Nov. 30, 1818;
married to Jacob Hoffer on March 17th, 1842; came to this
country in 1852. She leaves two sons and one daughter, eleven
grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Her husband died 8
years ago. Mrs. Hoffer enjoyed the best of health for a number
of years, and was strong and robust until her last sickness,
which seemed to be a very sudden and general breaking down of
the constitution. The infirmities of old age seemed to strike a
short crushing blow. She was a lady of many good qualities, a
member of the Presbyterian church here for a number of years.
The funeral services took place at the Presbyterian church
Sunday, Rev. Morey officiating. Interment in the Fosterburg
cemetery. Pallbearers were William Wittie, Christian Huette,
George Ortken, Fred Depindoke and Ernest Gabid.
HOFFERDITZ/HOFFERDIETZ, PEARL J./Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, September 6, 1904
Man Shoots Wife After She Asks for Divorce
Following the service of a divorce suit summons instituted
against him by his wife, George F. Hofferditz fatally wounded
Pearl J. Hofferditz, his wife. She was moved to St. Joseph's
hospital and he was arrested and sent to the county jail at
Edwardsville to await the outcome of the injuries to his victim.
The shooting was a sensational one. Deputy Sheriff Laughlin
served the chancery summons on Hofferditz, who is a freight
conductor on the Illinois Terminal. On Monday afternoon
Hofferditz went to the place of Pearl Froat in North Alton and
called for his wife. He asked her to take a seat with him in a
roller swing while they talked, and as they sat there he placed
the revolver against her bosom and fired. The bullet entered
below the woman's heart and the flash of the revolver set fire
to her flimsy dress. Hofferditz thrust the weapon in his pocket,
extinguished the blaze in his wife's clothing, imprinted a kiss
on her lips, and then drew the revolver a second time and fired
a bullet into her abdomen. Dr. G. Taphorn is attending the woman
and at once decided the wounds would be fatal. The Hofferditz
woman had been an inmate of a house of ill fame.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 10, 1904
Mrs.
Pearl J. Hofferditz, aged 20, died at St. Joseph's hospital
Saturday morning at 11 o'clock from the effects of a wound in
her lung, inflicted by her husband when he shot her last Monday.
Dr. G. Taphorn ...that the abdominal wound was not dangerous as
there was no perforation of the intestines by the bullet. Acting
State's Attorney J. A. Lynn endeavored to get an ante-mortem
statement from Mrs. Hofferditz, but she was too weak to admit of
it being taken the last few days when it became apparent she
would die, and only in the face of death would the statement
have effect as evidence. A warrant charging Hofferditz with
murder will be sworn out at the instance of Mr. Lynn.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 17, 1905
The trial of George Hofferdietz, on the charge of murdering
his wife, Pearl Hofferditz, is in progress this afternoon. Many
witnesses were subpoenaed. The defense endeavored to prove self
defense and also to show that the character of the woman who was
killed was bad. Four of the members of the police force, the
police magistrate, and many other citizens, were summoned as
witnesses in the case to testify in behalf of the defense, the
purpose being to allege the general bad reputation of the woman
killed. The prosecution finished its side of the case at noon,
and the defense took up its work in the afternoon.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 18, 1905
The
trial of George Hofferditz, who shot and killed his wife in
North Alton last summer after she had filed suit against him for
divorce, was concluded this morning when the attorneys made the
arguments in the case. Hofferditz tried to show self defense,
also the bad character of some of the witnesses against him.
[George received 25 years for the murder of his wife]
HOFFERDITZ, THOMAS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 6,
1909
C. N. Streeper, of Upper Alton, was called to
Edwardsville Sunday to assist in taking care of the body of
Thomas Hofferditz, a former Illinois Terminal switchman who
lived in Alton and who died there from dropsy. He was a brother
of the Hofferditz who killed his wife at Alton and is now
serving a penal term.
HOFFMAN, ALEX/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 10, 1903
Alex Hoffman was the name of the man killed by an Illinois
Terminal train near the Federal Lead Works Monday afternoon. The
accident was witnessed by three men who were walking near him.
They said that Hoffman was walking on the Illinois Terminal
tracks, and that he stopped to light his pipe. He failed to
observe the approaching train, and while still lighting his pipe
he was struck by the Illinois Terminal train. His body was
thrown about 12 feet by the first impact and fell on the tracks.
It was struck a second time, and then thrown from the track by
the pilot of the engine. He lived but a few minutes after the
accident. The body was taken to the undertaking rooms of A. I.
Keiser, and Deputy Coroner Streeper held an inquest today.
Hoffman was 55 years of age. He came to Alton from Cheltenham
last November and was a furnace man at the lead works. He was an
industrious workman and ordinarily very quiet. He boarded at
Smith's boarding house in the Eastern Hotel. The inquest was
held this afternoon by Deputy Coroner Streeper. No relatives of
the dead man could be found, and his fellow workmen at the
Federal lead works took up a subscription to bury him tomorrow
morning in Oakwood cemetery.
HOFFMAN, GEORGE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 13,
1920
George Hoffman, aged 68, died Sunday morning in St.
Joseph's Hospital from injuries he sustained a week before in an
automobile accident when a car driven by O. H. Gnerich struck
Mr. Hoffman, causing a fracture of the skull. The accident
occurred on Alby street, near Fifth street, just after the
Gnerich car had rounded the corner. Mr. Hoffman was on his way
home from work and was carrying a basket of supplies for his
household. He was conscious part of the time after the accident,
but at no time was there much hope of his recovery. A surgical
operation on his skull was performed on the Sunday morning after
the accident to relieve the pressure on his brain. This did not
give the permanent relief that was hoped for. On Wednesday
meningitis set in. Members of the family were with him most of
the time. Two sons, Edward and Warren, arrived Saturday morning
from San Francisco in response to a summons telling of their
father's bad condition. Mr. Hoffman recognized his two sons, but
soon after their arrival he became unconscious again. George
Hoffman was born in Belleville, Ill. When a young man he came to
Alton and was married here. He had been a resident of Alton over
forty-five years. He leaves his wife, four sons, George,
Maurice, Edward and Warren; and one daughter, Florence Hoffman.
He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Schneiderwind of Belleville, who
was here attending her brother. For many years Mr. Hoffman was
head blacksmith at the Dan Miller Buggy Co. Four years ago he
became connected with the Hayden Machine Co. He was a skilled
workman and a conscientious one. He was a man of best character
and was known as a good citizen. He was well liked in the
neighborhood where he had lived most of his married life, and
there was deepest concern among all his old neighbors over the
outcome of his injuries. Deputy Coroner W. H. Bauer will hold an
inquest this evening at 7 o'clock. The funeral will be held
Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the family home, 614
Easton street.
HOFFMAN, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
October 23, 1908
John Hoffman, who for many years was a
prominent business man of Alton, died suddenly sometime between
11 o'clock Thursday night and 6 o'clock Friday morning at his
home, 107 East Ninth street. He had been ill from a cold for a
couple of days and had been under the care of Dr. Taphorn. He
ate supper with the family last evening and later read the
Evening Telegraph. He retired between 10 and 11 o'clock and
appeared to be resting well later, when members of the family
entered the room. Friday morning Mrs. Hoffman went to the room
to call him to breakfast and found him cold in death. Dr.
Taphorn said heart failure was the immediate cause of the sudden
taking off. Mr. Hoffman(n) was born in Germany May 9, 1830, and
had lived in Alton about 60 years. He was for many years
associated in business with the late John Sutter and later with
John Bauer. He conducted an undertaking business alone for
several years, as he did also a hardware and tin store. He
retired from business several years ago and has since been
taking life easy. He is survived by his wife and five children,
Henry A., Theodore, Emil, Otto and Miss Edith. The funeral will
be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home to the
City cemetery, and will be conducted under the auspices of the
German Benevolent society and the Odd Fellows, both of which
organizations he has long been an honored member.
HOFFMAN,
JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 2, 1917
John Hoffman, aged 68, died at 2:10 o'clock Tuesday morning at
his home, 311 Hampton street, after an illness of about six
weeks, with pneumonia and complications. Mr. Hoffman was born in
Baright, Germany, August 11, 1849. He came to America in June
1883, and to Alton, where he lived ever since. He engaged at his
trade of stonemason, and was a contractor. He leaves his wife
and eight children, Miss Annie of Cincinnati; Misses Lena and
Tillie and Messrs. George, John, Louis, William and Philip of
Alton. The funeral will be Thursday afternoon from the home, at
2 o'clock to the Evangelical Church at 2:30 o'clock, where
services will be conducted by the pastor, Rev. O. W. Heggemeier.
Burial will be in City Cemetery.
HOFFMAN, JOHN EMIL/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 6,
1913
John Emil Hoffman, tax collector of Wood River
Township for three years, died Sunday night at 11:15 at his home
on Washington avenue in Upper Alton, after a several years'
illness of locomotor ataxia. Mr. Hoffman was a patient sufferer,
and in spite of his disability conducted his business of tinning
and taking care of a tinship as well as he could. Within the
past few months his health has been failing very rapidly, and he
was forced to give up active work. Mr. Hoffman was born in
Alton, March 24, forty-four years ago, and has reisded in Alton
ever since. Twenty-two years ago he was married to Miss
Henrietta Misegades, who survives him. He was a tinner by
occupation, and for fifteen years conducted a tinshop in Upper
Alton on College Avenue, selling out on account of his illness
about a year ago. Mr. Hoffman was elected once for a one-year
term and again for a two years' term, which made him serve three
years. In spite of his disability, he was a very efficient tax
collector. He leaves his wife and one son, Harry Hoffman; his
mother, Mrs. John Hoffman of Alton; three brothers, Adolph and
Theodore of Alton, and Otto Hoffman of Wood River; and a sister,
Miss Edith Hoffman of Alton. He was a member of the Modern
Woodmen lodge. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3
o'clock at the home in Upper Alton. The Rev. C. N. McManis will
preach. The burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
HOFFMAN,
MARIA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 22, 1908
The funeral of Mrs. Maria Hoffman, who died Wednesday at St.
Joseph's hospital, was held this afternoon from the Cathedral,
where services were conducted by Rev. Tarrent. Burial was in
Greenwood cemetery.
HOFFMAN, STEPHEN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 3,
1911
Aged Servant Dead - Was in Judge Baker Family Since
1859 - Was Civil War Soldier
Stephen Hoffman, who had been
employed by the family of Judge Henry Southard Baker since the
year 1859, died this morning at the Baker homestead. His period
of service in the one family, without doubt, is not equaled by
any other person in Alton. Hoffman was a native of Germany, and
came to this country about fifty years ago. He came to Alton
about the time the city hall was being built in 1854, and he
worked on that building. Later he went to take a job as a
gardener, and then Judge Baker engaged him to take charge of his
place at Fifteenth and Liberty Streets. Hoffman was an expert
gardener, and he stayed on the place from that time until he
died, except for a period of years he was away serving his
adopted flag during the Civil War.
Hoffman looked upon
the children of his employer as his own personal property,
looked after them in childhood, and even when he saw them grow
to manhood and womanhood, he never lost his interest in them. He
was highly regarded in the family, and when sickness attacked
him, old "Steve" was given every attention, and more could not
have been done for him if he had been a member of the family.
Stephen Hoffman was born in January 31, 1834, in the
parish of Eppeldorff in the Duchy, of Luxemburg, Germany. He was
a member of the 144th Illinois volunteers, and served from
September 1864 to August 1865 [the 144th Volunteer Infantry
served as prison guards at the Alton Confederate Prison]. The
funeral will take place from the John Lock undertaking rooms
Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, and burial will be in City
Cemetery under the auspices of the G. A. R., in which he held
membership.
NOTES:
Judge Henry S. Baker, who lived at
615 East 15th Street (the home no longer exists), practiced law
in Alton, and served as a member of the Illinois Legislature. He
held the office of Judge for 16 years, and died in 1897. His
son, Henry S. Baker Jr., was also an attorney in Alton, and
lived just a few doors down in his maternal grandfather’s former
home, at 629 East 15th Street. Henry Jr. died in 1932. Edward L.
Baker, brother to Judge Henry Baker Sr., was ambassador to
Buenos Ayres under President Grant, and died in 1897 from
injuries received in a train wreck.
Mr. Hoffman’s body
was moved to the Alton National Cemetery on Pearl Street.
HOFFMEISTER, ANGIE TEKLA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
July 12, 1909
Prominent Society Woman Dies From Typhoid
Fever
Miss Angie Tekla Hoffmeister, known to all her friends as
"Birdie Hoffmeister," died at Eureka Springs, Ark., Sunday
morning, after an illness with typhoid fever. She was sick over
two weeks and shortly after the beginning of the malady was
taken to a hospital. Miss Hoffmeister went to Eureka Springs
last January to take a position as stenographer for a
corporation owning a bank and water works system. Her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Hoffmeister, broke up housekeeping in Alton,
and Mrs. Hoffmeister recently went to make a visit to her
daughter. The mother was with her when she died, but her father,
who left here Saturday to attend her, arrived too late to see
his daughter before her death. The body arrived in Alton this
morning at 10 o'clock and was taken to the Hoffmeister home on
Elm street, from where the funeral will be. The death of Miss
Hoffmeister is an extremely sad one. She was the only daughter
of her parents, a bright, sweet dispositioned young woman, who
was a great favorite in her home, in her church and in the
society in which she moved. In her church she was an active
worker. She had a class in the Congregational Sunday school, and
it was the rule for her to have her entire class of young ladies
with her in the church at the morning services. At a time when
she was engaged to be married when she was about to make a home
of her own, and while she was the happiest over her near
wedding, she became ill and the illness proved fatal. Birdie
Hoffmeister was born in Alton, and almost all her life was spent
in the city. She was her mother's constant companion, and her
parents felt returned to them the devotion they showed to her.
The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the
Congregational church. Burial services in City Cemetery will be
private.
HOFFMEISTER, EMMA MARIA/Source: Alton Telegraph, May 23,
1846
Died in Alton on the 19th instant, Emma Maria,
infant daughter of Mr. J. [or I.] F. Hoffmeister, aged 10
months.
HOFFMEISTER, FRANK/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
January 5, 1911
Frank Hoffmeister, aged 73 years, died
Thursday afternoon at his home, 2400 east Elm street, after an
illness of one year and a half's duration. He was born in Alton
and lived here all of his life. He was clerk, treasurer or
alderman of North Alton many years, was always an active factor
in working for the best things in civic life. He never married.
He leaves six sisters, Misses Emma and Maria of Alton, Mrs. L.
E. Tansy of Chicago, Mesdames C. W. and L. M. Brown of Kansas
City, and Mrs. B. R. Gilman of Pearsall, Texas. Two brothers,
Fred of Alton and G. _. of Golden City, Mo., also survive.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Source: Transactions of the Illinois State Horticultural Society
Died at Alton, Illinois, December 30, 1910. For fourteen
years he was treasurer of the Alton Horticultural Society and
for forty years a member. During all of this time he was
actively engaged in the cultivation of orchard and small fruits.
His interest in horticulture was constant. He was a regular
attendant at the meetings and was particularly distinguished for
a knowledge of horticulture which he readily imparted to those
who cared to inquire with the certainty that he knew whereof he
spoke.
HOFFMEISTER, JOHN F./Source: Alton Telegraph, July 20,
1844
Died, in this city [Alton], on the 18th inst., John
F., infant son of Mr. J. F. Hoffmeister, aged 8 months.
HOFFMEISTER, JOHN FREDERICK/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
May 28, 1900
John Frederick
Hoffmeister died Sunday morning at 2 o'clock at his home north
of Alton after a long illness with debility. He was taken ill in
Kansas City six months ago, and it was thought then he would not
survive long. Three weeks ago he was brought home and he passed
away near the old home he had occupied so long. Mr. Hoffmeister
was born in Basle, Switzerland in 1813, and came to America when
19 years of age. In 1835 he came to Alton and lived here during
the exciting early days, and there was probably no one who knew
more of the early history of Alton than died Mr. Hoffmeister. He
first engaged in the bakery business, and seventeen years later
he began farming on the place that is now known as the
Hoffmeister place, where he lived all the remaining years of his
life. He became one of the best known horticulturists in
Southern Illinois, and was an authority on anything pertaining
to the raising of fruit and farm products. After 51 years of
married life, his wife, whom he married shortly after he came to
Alton, died in 1888. Mr. Hoffmeister leaves nine children, all
of them well known in this community and highly respected. They
are: Frank H., Frederick W., Misses Emma and Maria Hoffmeister
of Alton; Mrs. L. E. Tousey of Chicago; Mrs. C. W. Brown and
Mrs. L. N. Brown of Kansas City; George K. Hoffmeister of
Golden, Mo.; and Mrs. B. I. Gillman of Pearsall, Texas. The
death of Mr. Hoffmeister was not unexpected, as he had been
sinking steadily many weeks. Some of his children were here when
their father died. The funeral will be Tuesday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock from the Curran home. Rev. George Gebauer will conduct
the service.
HOFFMEISTER, WALTER/Source: Alton Telegraph, March 25, 1864
Died on the 18th inst., Walter, son of Frederick and Theckla
Hoffmeister, aged 2 years, 4 months and 18 days.
HOGGATT, HARRY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 22,
1918
Soldier Killed After Shaking Hands with Brother on
the Battlefield
The Telegraph today received a
copy of a death announcement sent to Mr. and Mrs. Ross Black of
Wood River, by Mr. and Mrs. H. Hoggatt of Kansas City, Mo.,
announcing the death of Harry Hoggatt. Instead of the formal
death notice, the parents had the proud privilege of sending out
an unusual announcement which reads as follows: "Attained His
Ambition and Died on the Battlefield Serving His Country. With
deepest regret we have learned that our youngest son, Harry
Hoggatt, aged seventeen years, eight months, 79th Co., 2nd
Battalion, 6th Regiment, U. S. Marine Corps, A. E. F., France,
was killed in action October 5th, nineteen hundred and eighteen,
four months and nine days after he enlisted. He fought in
several battles and suffered many hardships, and we only find
consolation in the fact that he died fighting for the noblest
cause. His brother, R. M. Hoggatt, Ph., M., 3, 16th Company, 3rd
Battalion, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C., France, writes: 'We met
going into battle only long enough to shake hands and say
goodbye. Harry was killed by a bursting shell and buried on the
field of battle. I visited his grave after the battle.' Mr. and
Mrs. H. Hoggatt." (Harry Hoggatt formerly worked at Wood River
Refinery.)
HOHMAN(N), ANNA MARTHA/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, February 12, 1908
Mrs. Anna Martha Hohmann,
wife of Nicholas Hohmann, died Wednesday morning at her home,
1001 Gold street, after a three weeks illness with pneumonia.
She was 81 years of age January 18. She was born in
Ellmanshaussen, province of Hesse Castle, Germany, and came to
America in 1852, coming direct to Alton. She was married at the
same time. She had lived in Alton with her husband, who survived
her, and she raised two children, Henry Hohmann and Mrs. Henry
Ullrich. She leaves also nine grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. She was a member of the German Evangelical
church of this city, and an active worker in the ladies' aid
society of that church. The funeral will be held from the church
Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. E. L. Mueller officiating.
Mr. Hohmann, her aged partner in life, is in feeble health but
is able to be around. The couple were very devoted to each
other, and the death of Mrs. Hohmann is a sad shock to her
widowed husband.
HOHMAN(N), NICHOLAS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 3,
1913
The funeral of Nicholas Hohman, mention of whose
death was made Thursday evening in the Telegraph, will be held
Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the German Evangelical
Church, Rev. E. L. Mueller officiating. The German Benevolent
Society will have charge of the burial, and will attend the
funeral in a body, the White Hussars band being engaged to
escort the cortege to City Cemetery. Mr. Hohman was one of the
oldest and best known of the German residents of Alton. He had
been a hard working man and since his coming to Alton he had
accumulated considerable property. He was one of the oldest
members of the German Evangelical Church, and was considered one
of the most substantial members. He had not been actively at
work for a number of years, owing to his age, yet he was strong
and well until a few years ago he fractured his leg. He
surprised everyone at that time by recovering from his injury,
the broken bones healing, and he was able to get around again,
much to the surprise of everyone. His last illness was due to a
general breaking down from old age, but a brief attack of
pneumonia was the immediate cause of his death. Nicholas Hohman
was born in Essen, Germany, and would have been 88 years of age
October 7. He came to America in 1852 and stayed eleven years in
St. Louis, coming to Alton in 1863. He was a stonemason by
trade. He leaves nine grandchildren. He was a soldier during the
Civil War, and was discharged with an honorable record.
HOHNSBOEHN,
EMMA J./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 1, 1919
The funeral of Mrs. Emma J. Hohnsboehn, who died Thursday will
be held tomorrow at 9 p.m. from the home, McClure and Broadway,
to Milton Cemetery.
HOLBROOK, JOSEPH M./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 24,
1901
A man dressed as a laborer, evidently about 35 years
of age, was struck by the engine of the first 92 Big Four
freight, just west of Edwardsville crossing last evening at
7:40, and was instantly killed. Engineer Ryder, who was in the
cab, says the man was standing beside the tracks until the
engine got within 20 feet of where he stood, then he jumped
between the rails and the engine could not be stopped within
that distance, although the engineer reversed and attempted to
stop. Conductor Bellnap stopped the train and telegraphed Deputy
Coroner Streeper, who immediately responded and brought the
mangled body to Upper Alton, where it now is in his undertaking
rooms awaiting identification. Nothing at all was found in the
pockets except a whisky flask which had been emptied. It is not
likely the unfortunate will ever be identified. Later - Several
bottom farmers viewed the remains this afternoon and identified
the man as Joseph M. Holbrook, a farmhand whose home is at
Sorento. Messages to that place have not yet been answered.
Coroner Streeper will hold an inquest this evening at 6 o'clock.
HOLDEN, CHARLES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 12,
1916 F
ormer Postmaster and Owner of Telegraph at Alton Dies
- Lived In Alton Since 1841
Charles Holden, former postmaster at
Alton, a resident of the city of Alton since 1841, died at his
residence, 400 Henry street, at 10 o'clock Saturday morning from
old age. His death had been expected for some time. He suffered
many sinking spells, but a week ago last Wednesday he became
much worse, and thereafter he was not able to recognize anyone.
He had been interested in the reading of the daily newspapers
and up to the evening that he was taken worse he had insisted
upon the newspapers being read to him, though he was very weak.
In the nearly seventy years he had lived in Alton, Mr. Holden
had held public offices as well as serving the community in
other capacities. He was Postmaster from 1878 to 1886, being
retired on the accession of Grover Cleveland as the presidency.
Charles Holden was born in Leeds, England, December 5, 1840. He
was brought to Alton on Christmas day the year following, and he
spent most the remainder of his life in Alton. His first work
was as a carrier boy on the Alton Telegraph, and he undoubtedly
was the oldest living former newsboy of the Telegraph family.
Later in life he became one of the proprietors of the newspaper,
and he always maintained in the paper a deep interest, not only
because of friendship for those who conducted it, but because of
the fact that he had once had an active part in conducting the
paper. He became a printer in the Telegraph office and at the
age of nineteen he was employed as a regular compositor. After
spending a few years away from Alton, working in printing
offices, he enlisted in the army under Lincoln's first call for
troops, but as the quota was full his company was disbanded. In
May 1865 Mr. Holden became foreman in the Alton Telegraph
office, and the year following he entered into equal partnership
with L. A. Parks in the ownership of the Telegraph. He continued
as an owner of the Telegraph until 1880, though two years before
he had been appointed Postmaster and had given all of his
attention to the duties of the office he had accepted. On
leaving the post office, he went back to his first love, the
printing trade, and he opened a job printing office which he
conducted until a few months ago when failing health forced him
to discontinue that line of effort. He was out of his house but
a few times after he gave up his printing office. In his home he
was given the most devoted attention by his wife and his
daughters, and part of the time by his only son. Mr. Holden was
identified with the Piasa Building and Loan Association as a
direction, and as a member of the valuation committee for many
years. He continued in that capacity up to the time of his
death, he having been re-elected a director recently, though he
was unable at that time to continue in the discharge of the
duties of his office. He was also actively identified in the
work of the Lovejoy Monument Association, in which he was a
director and one of the officers. He gave valuable service in
that organization. Mr. Holden was always interested in the city
of Alton. He served as a member of the city council for many
years, and was given responsible committee posts. He served as
chairman of Finance and Ordinance and streets and alleys
committee, and at all times his opinion on municipal affairs was
taken with much weight. He was a man with decided opinions and
was not afraid to express his belief as to what he thought was
right. Mr. Holden leaves his wife, three daughters, Miss Carrie
Holden of Alton; Mrs. H. W. Davis of this city; Mrs. Charles F.
Gray of Sierra Madre, Cal.; and one son, R. R. Holden of
Chicago. Mr. Holden was married in Alton February 10, 1863, to
Matilda S. Smith, and the couple celebrated the golden wedding
anniversary three years ago. The funeral will be held Monday
afternoon at 4 o'clock from the family home on Henry street.
HOLDEN, EDGAR/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 12,
1912
Sixteen Year Old Boy Drowns in River
Edgar Holden, the 16
year old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Holden, was drowned Sunday
afternoon about 4:30 o'clock while swimming in the river off the
sand bar, out from the plant of the Illinois Glass Co. According
to Capt. W. D. Fluent, who went down to aid in the rescue and
brought the body back home after it had been seined out of the
river by two fishermen, the drowning occurred on one of the most
deadly reefs in the Mississippi River near Alton. It was this
same reef that was the scene of the drowning of Michael Riley
and a party of six girls a number of years ago, and every year
it has claimed the toll of a life or more. Edgar Holden had gone
to the river with some of his cousins, a brother and a
neighbor's boy. Those in the party were: James Lemon, Harold
Cheesman, Elmer Ash, Archie Holden, and Edgar Holden. The mother
says that her son had not been feeling well, and it is supposed
that he was taken with a cramp. The boy was out in deep water
swimming when he began to go down. He called for help and made
frantic struggles to get to a log that was floating near him,
but he could not even reach the log. Harold Cheeseman, a cousin,
went to attempt a rescue, but he failed. He was dragged down
himself by the drowning boy and had to abandon Holden or lose
his life. The boys in the party reported the drowning and a
searching party went down there and hunted without success for a
long time. A small seine was being use to make hauls in the
neighborhood, but the body was not recovered until a long seine
was procured from some fishermen and dragging in deep water was
done with it. The party recovered the body at 9:30 o'clock about
five hours after the drowning. The victim of the reef was
employed at the plant of the Western Cartridge Co. Beside his
parents he leaves five sisters and four brothers. The father of
the lad is a well known carpenter and a life-long resident of
Alton, a brother of Charles and Richard Holden of this city.
Harold Cheesman, cousin of the drowned youth, and Henry Hassman,
testified at the coroner's inquest held this morning that a
yacht which was across the river refused aid at the time the boy
could have been saved because they believed the swimmers were
joking. The men on the yacht who came over fifteen minutes
afterwards said that on the day before they had been fooled by a
gang of boys crying for help when they did not need it. They
then helped search for the body with hooks and nets, but failed
to find it. The two boys said that they were pushing a log with
Edgar Holden, Arthur Holden and James Lemon, when Holden got
into a step-off and sank. Cheesman tried to rescue him and came
nearly being drowned, only breaking away in time to save his
life after he found that Holden was too heavy for him. The boys
then ran ashore and called for help as Holden was going down.
The verdict was accidental drowning. The funeral will be from
the Holden residence, Thirteenth and Easton streets, Tuesday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. G. L. Clark officiating.
HOLDEN, ELIZABETH (nee CUNNINGHAM)/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, November 28, 1902
Resident of Alton Since 1842
Dies
Mrs.
Elizabeth Cunningham Holden, widow of Charles Holden, died
Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock of general debility. Mrs. Holden
was born in Leeds, England, October 10, 1818, having just passed
into her 85th year. When 19 years of age she married Charles
Holden. In 1842 Mr. and Mrs. Holden, with their two sons, James
and Charles, left their native land and came to America,
arriving in Alton on Christmas day of that year, where they
continued to reside until death removed them. Mr. Holiden died
in 1888. Mrs. Holden was of hardy stock, enduring a pioneer life
in the West --then an almost unpopulated country -- with the
sturdiness of the English race. She was ever a faithful wife and
dutiful loving mother, and her children will hold her memory in
lasting affection. Her long residence in Alton gave her a wide
acquaintance, and all who knew her highly esteemed her
friendship. Her faculties remained good until about the last
moment, and while she suffered much from weakness and the burden
of years, yet she bore all with becoming fortitude. Five
children, all of adult years, survive her, viz.: Charles,
Richard and George W. Holden, and Mrs. Emma J. Brunner, wife of
B. S. Brunner, and Miss Mattie Holden. The funeral will be held
Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of deceased on the
corner of Thirteenth and Alton streets.
HOLDEN,
GEORGE W./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 10, 1915
George W. Holden, a well known carpenter, died Tuesday
afternoon at his home, 1321 Easton street, after an illness with
the grippe. He had been feeling poorly for four or five months,
but two weeks ago he was taken down with an attack of the
grippe, and nothing serious was thought of the illness at first.
It was believed by his family, the last few days, that he was in
a dangerous condition. Mr. Holden was born in Alton and lived
here all of his life. He was a carpenter by trade, and was known
as an expert mechanic. He belonged to an old and well known
Alton family, and he leaves two brothers, Richard and Charles
Holden; and two sisters, Mrs. Brunner and Miss Mattie Holden. He
is survived by his wife and eight children: Charles, George and
Arthur, Mrs. James Mahoney, Misses Hattie, Irene, Helen and
Ruth. Charles Holden Jr. has arrived from Keokuk to attend his
father. Mr. Holden was a member of Robin Hood Camp, Modern
Woodmen, also of the carpenters' union. Mr. Holden would have
been fifty-eight years of age Thursday. The funeral will be held
tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, on his birthday anniversary,
and burial will be in City Cemetery.
HOLDEN,
KATE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 29, 1919
Kate
Holden, aged 58, an inmate of the Alton State Hospital, died
this morning from tuberculosis of the lungs. She has no known
relatives. The funeral services will be held at the institution,
and the burial will be in the Hospital cemetery.
HOLDEN, MARY LOUISE (nee MINER)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
January 18, 1920
Mrs. Mary Louise Holden, wife of Richard
Holden, died at the family home, 716 Langdon street, Sunday at
12 o'clock after being in ill health for a number of years. For
some time past Mrs. Holden has been confined to her room, but
her death was unexpected. The past six weeks Mrs. Holden has
been confined to her room but she was much better the last few
days and had been up and around her room on Sunday. Members of
the family had been in and out of the room and at one time, just
at noon, when she had been left for a few minutes, apparently
much better and stronger, she collapsed. She was found dying,
the change having taken place within the minutes that she was
alone. Her death occurred very soon thereafter. The sudden
collapse of Mrs. Holden was a great surprise and a shock to the
members of her family. She was the daughter of the late William
K. and Mary A. Miner of Fidelity, and was born in Fidelity,
Jersey County, May 7, 1847. She was married in Fidelity on Oct.
6, 1874, and came to this city as a bride. Her maiden name was
Mary Louise Miner. She was in her 72nd year. Mrs. Holden is
survived by her aged husband, Richard Holden, and by three
sisters, Mrs. N. E. Dodge of Jerseyville, Mrs. A. F. Ely of
Fidelity, and Miss Alma Miner of this city. The only child of
the well known couple died at the age of 12 in 1892. Mrs. Holden
was a member of the Congregational church, and took an active
part in all church work. She was a good neighbor and her death
caused great sorrow among relatives and friends. The funeral
will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home,
716 Langdon street. Rev. C. C. Smith of the Congregational
church will conduct the services.
HOLDEN,
SHELBY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 24, 1905
Shelby H. Holden, son of Mrs. Henry Feldwisch, died at his
mother's home at East Alton this morning after an illness of
nearly four months. He was in his twenty first year of his age.
The young man was taken ill on New Year's day at Texarkana,
Ark., and was brought to East Alton February 14. He was unable
to sit up when he arrived at East Alton, and his death was
expected at any time since his return. The funeral will be held
Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Feldwisch home, Rev.
W. F. Vaughn of Carlinville officiating.
HOLLIDAY, JAMES G./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 27,
1904
James G. Holiday, aged 17, died today in Upper Alton
from pneumonia. Only his mother survives him. Funeral tomorrow
at 2 o'clock. Interment in Milton cemetery.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 29, 1904
What
James Holiday Sr. thought would be a visit with his family he
had not seen in four years Sunday, turned into a very sad event,
the funeral of his oldest son and namesake. Holliday lives near
Delhi. Four years ago he and his wife separated, she taking the
five children with her. Two of her sons have been working in the
glassworks, the oldest being James, who succumbed to a pneumonia
attack Saturday. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 3
o'clock from the home to Milton cemetery. As the cortege was
leaving the house the father rode up on a horse and asked to see
Jimmie. "He is in that wagon," someone told him. At the grave
the casket was opened for the father to take a last look at his
son. After the funeral the father rode off on his horse to
return to his home.
HOLL,
JOSEPH E./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 31, 1916
The death of Joseph E. Holl occurred at 6:30 o'clock Friday
morning at his residence, 610 east Fourth street. It was due to
an attack of pneumonia, which made it necessary for him to take
to his bed last Friday. His illness was recognized as being of a
serious character a week ago, when he found it necessary to stay
at home from his place of business. He had not been feeling well
for several weeks prior to that, but he had continued to attend
to business affairs and made no complaint of feeling
unwell.....Mr. Holl was a cigar maker by trade, and many years
ago he was a partner with Henry Brueggemann in the cigar
business. Later, he opened a cigar store on East Second street
where he continued the remainder of his life. He was a very
influential man in the community. He was highly esteemed by all
who knew him. In the part of the city where he transacted
business, his opinion on public matters was sought by all and
his counsels were regarded as being sound. He was a leader in
all matters pertaining to that end of the city and in the social
life there. He held the office of special tax collector under
Mayor Beall during the six years that Beall was in office. He
was formerly a leader in the Democratic organization in Alton,
but was never a candidate of his party for any office, though
frequently urged to become such. Mr. Holl leaves his wife and
three daughters, Mrs. R. S. Cousley and Miss Helen and Loretto
Holl. Mr. Holl was born in Alton and lived here all his life. He
was 53 years old, November 26. His aged mother, Mrs. Mary Holl,
survives him, but she is very ill herself and the result of the
shock of news of her son's death was feared by the family.
Beside the mother, wife and daughters, Mr. Holl leaves three
sisters, Mrs. William Fries, Mrs. S. H. Freeark, and Mrs. Allen
K. Heskett. He leaves a brother, John Holl, a member of the fire
department. Mr. Holl was a member of the Elks, Woodmen,
Turnverein and Dobies. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock from the family home, Rev. E. L. Mueller
officiating. It is related by members of the family that Mr.
Holl continued conscious up to the moment of his death. His
brain was clear and he talked to his family. He made all
arrangements for his funeral, and for the disposition of his
business. One of his last thoughts, after his family, was of his
old friend Eliju L'Epplatienier, to whom he sent farewell.
Commenting on the efforts of the physician in charge to help
him, Mr. Holl remarked a short time before his death that he
noticed the doctor was disappointed in being unable to rally
him. He commented cheerfully on the changing symptoms that
portended death and indicated plainly that he knew he was dying
and there was no chance to save him. His resolute will was
manifest up to the very end. The close was quick and there was
no interval of unconsciousness.
HOLL,
MARY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 8, 1918
Mrs.
Mary Holl died at her home, 629 East Fourth street, Monday
morning at 12:30 o'clock, following a stroke of paralysis. On
Friday Mrs. Holl suffered a slight stroke and on Saturday a more
severe one, and one from which she failed to rally. Mrs. Holl
was one of the best known women in the East End of town, and was
greatly loved by her large number of children and grandchildren,
as well as by her many friends, to whom she was always lending a
helping hand. Her death will be sadly regretted by all who knew
her. She is survived by one son, John Holl, and two daughters,
Mrs. Allen Heskett and Mrs. Henry Freark. Mrs. Holl was born
September 16, 1841, and would have been 77 years this coming
fall. She was born in Germany but came to this country when a
young girl. She was married to John Holl and spent her entire
married life in Alton. She was the mother of seven children. Her
husband and four children have preceded her to the grave. The
deceased children were Joseph Holl, Mrs. William Fries, Mrs.
William Lawliss [Lawless?] and Mrs. William Parker. Besides her
three children, Mrs. Holl is survived by twelve grandchildren
and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at
the home, 629 East Fifth street, on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock.
HOLLARD, EDWARD E./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
February 24, 1915
Edward E. Hollard, in his 74th year,
died at 11:30 o'clock Tuesday night at his home, 269 Madison
avenue, after a brief illness from heart trouble. Though he had
been feeling slightly unwell for several weeks, he was not
really taken down until two days before his death when a
combination of stomach and heart trouble affected him. Mr.
Hollard was an old resident of Madison County, having come here
from Switzerland when he was a boy of fourteen years. He settled
at Highland and lived there until 1866, when he moved to a farm
on the Grafton road, where he lived for forty-two years. He then
retired from the farm and moved to Alton. Mr. Hollard was a
member of the Congregational church since he was 14 years of
age. He was honored and respected by all who knew him. He was
for many years a very successful farmer in the Grafton road
neighborhood, and he did a good business supplying Alton people
with fruit and vegetables. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Ida Hollard,
eight children, Mrs. J. W. Challacombe; Mrs. O. R. Gray; Misses
Cecella, Ida, Anna and Sophie and Messrs. Victor and Alfred
Hollard; besides two grandchildren and one brother, Mr. Eugene
Hollard of Highland. Mr. Hollard would have been 74 years old on
the 28th of next April. The funeral will be held from the family
home on Madison avenue, Friday, at 2 p.m., to the city cemetery.
The body will lay in state at the family home on Friday morning
from 9 to 11 o'clock.
HOLLIDAY,
ADDIE SEGRAVES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 12,
1914
Mrs. Addie Segraves Holliday, wife of Caleb
Holliday, died at her home near Melville this morning, aged 55.
She had been suffering from grippe and rheumatism for __ days,
and her death was unexpected. She leaves beside her husband,
three sons, Frank, Walter, and Harry Holliday, all residing in
Alton. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock from the
family home to the Melville Cemetery.
HOLLISTER, REV. EDWARD/Source: Alton Telegraph, January 6, 1871
(review of 1870)
January 11, 1870, Rev. Edward Hollister,
an eminent divine and an early pioneer of Illinois, died, aged
74 years.
HOLMAN, SUSIE OTEY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
May 24, 1904
Mrs. Susie Otey Holman, aged 24, died
Tuesday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Hugh Collins, on
Market street. Death was due to consumption brought on by an
attack of pneumonia. The funeral will be held Thursday at 10:30
a.m.
HOLMES, J. H./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 20, 1914
J. H. Holmes, a well known resident of Main street, passed
away Saturday evening at 5:30 o'clock at the family home after
an illness of two weeks with typhoid fever. Mr. Holmes' illness
was not considered serious at first, and he was able to be about
the house each day up to two weeks ago, when typhoid fever
developed and he took to his bed. His condition was known to be
serious from that time on until death came and relieved his
sufferings. Mr. Holmes was born in Macoupin county on January
22, 1849, and had been a resident of that county all his life up
to seven years ago, when the family came to Upper Alton to live.
He leaves besides his widow two children, Otis Holmes and Mrs.
Mable Day; and one grandchild, Kieth Day, all of Upper Alton.
Mr. Holmes was a hard worker, a good neighbor, and he was
entirely devoted to his family. The body will be taken to
Rockbridge, his old home, tomorrow morning for burial. A brief
service will be held at the Holmes residence tomorrow morning at
8 o'clock before the funeral party starts for Rockbridge.
HOLMES, JAMES W./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 9,
1919
Mystery Attends Death of James Holmes - Was Struck on Head
Mystery surrounds the death of James W. Holmes, 18 year old
son of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Holmes, 548 East Broadway. The boy died
last night at 10:20 o'clock, possibly from the effects of a blow
upon the head, received about two months ago. The father of the
boy this morning told a reporter for the Telegraph that he did
not know where or by whom the boy was struck. The boy, Holmes
declared, told the attending physician of being struck on the
head. Dr. Louis Enos, who attended the boy, declared he died of
meningitis. He had heard at the home of the boy, Dr. Pence said,
that the boy was struck on the head by someone at Washington
Garden, in the East End of the city, about two months ago. Dr.
Enos said he could not state if the boy died as the result of
the blow. It is possible, however, the doctor said, for
meningitis to be caused by infection, which might result from a
blow on the head. Deputy Coroner William H. Bauer, who will
conduct an inquest this morning, declared he had information
that the boy was struck at Washington Garden by a foreman of the
Laclede Steel plant, where he was employed. Information given
Deputy Coroner Bauer was that the boy was struck in the mouth
for using profane language before the other man's wife. Dr.
Enos, when questioned by a reporter, said it would be very
unusual for meningitis to be caused by a blow on the mouth. The
boy was one of six children. He leaves his parents and three
sisters and two brothers. He will be buried tomorrow afternoon
at 3 p.m. Services will be conducted at the home and interment
will be in the City cemetery.
HOLOCHER, CONRAD/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 3, 1901
Conrad Holocher, an old German-American resident of Alton,
died this morning at 1:30 o'clock at the family home, 1014 East
Sixth street. The funeral will be Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the family home, and services will be conducted by Rev.
Eugene Weiffenbach of the German Methodist church. The funeral
will be under the auspices of the German Benevolent Society. Mr.
Holocher had lived in Alton many years and was one of the best
known residents of the East End. He was 65 years old.
HOLT, RAY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 3, 1910
Drowns Near Skinny Island
Standing upon the end of a
sand bar near the head of Skinney Island below the city [Alton],
Levi Bryson was forced to see his son, Elmer, aged twenty years,
and a friend, Ray Holt, meet their death in the water, himself
powerless to help them, at 10 o'clock Saturday morning. Elmer
had been away from the city for the past three months visiting,
and returned Thursday with Ray Holt, a lad of eighteen years,
who resides in Pana, Ill. They were staying at the Bryson home,
1017 east Third street. Bryson had been telling his friend all
about the river, and this morning the father, with his son and
Holt, and a lad by the name of William Glassmeyer, decided to
take a walk to the river and have a good look at it. They chose
the long sand bars below the city for their walk, and were there
early this morning. Sauntering along the edge of the water for
some time, it was suggested that they go swimming. Bryson and
Holt threw off their clothes and were soon in the water. The
water where they first went in was very shallow, and as neither
of the lads was an expert swimmer, they spent their time mostly
in wading. They left the bank quite a distance and wandered a
little downstream. When starting for the shore at a point below
where they went in, Holt came to a deep hole and was in it
before he knew it. The current was strong and he could not hold
himself. He shouted for help, and Bryson, evidently not knowing
the depth of the water, started to his aid. As Bryson was
nearing Holt, he also got in the deep water and soon was
floundering as was Holt. Bryson then shouted for aid and the
father on the bank, seeing then that the boys were in danger,
started for the water, but was unable to reach them at all. He
was almost drowned himself in trying to get back to the shore.
Glassmeyer ran for a boat which was tied to the bar, but stated
that it was chained to a stout post and he could not loosen it.
He states that if he could have gotten the boat when he went for
it, he could have saved one of the lads at least, and perhaps
the two of them. Harry Bilderbeck, who was fishing on the end of
a dike just a short distance from the end of the bar, ran to his
boat and was soon on the scene. Mr. Bryson was by this time upon
the bank almost frantic. Ed Poor, a fisherman, who was running a
trot line in that vicinity, with his boat and his fish hooks and
the assistance of Bilderbeck, began dragging for the body. The
body of Bryson was found in a short time and was pulled to the
bank and tied there to await the coming of the coroner, who had
been sent for. At one o'clock the body of Holt had not been
found. The hole where the two were drowned is only a short
distance away, and upon the same bar where Michael Riley and the
six little Upper Alton girls were drowned several years ago. Mr.
Bryson might have saved his own son, but he misunderstood the
cries of help from his son to be calls for help for the other
boy. Mr. Bryson thinks his son took a cramp and that this caused
the drowning of the Bryson boy, who was a good swimmer. The
father says he is a good swimmer himself, but he waited too long
laboring under the mistake before he went to help his son. Young
Bryson had been working at Assumption, Ill., and returned home
only Friday. Bryson leaves his parents and a brother, Harley
Bryson of Moweaqua. It was Harley's 24th birthday today. Holt
leaves an invalid mother, two sisters at Pana, and two brothers
in North Dakota.
HOLTON, HARRIET E./Source: Alton Telegraph, April 1, 1864
Died in Alton on the 27th inst., Mrs. Harriet E. Holton, wife of
Mr. W. A. Holton, in the 40th year of her age, of disease of the
brain. Mrs. Holton has left behind her many precious memories.
To those who knew her, all praise would seem superfluous. But so
shrinking was her modesty, and so strong her preference for the
quiet pleasures and duties of the home circle, that but few,
even those considering themselves familiar acquaintances,
understood her worth. To say that she was a faithful wife and
sister, a kind neighbor, and a devoted Christian, would be but a
cold summing up of qualities which lacked no element of
endearment, and scarcely a single trait of feminine worth. It is
hard to yield such a treasure to Death. Deeply do we sympathize
with her husband, and all her kindred. We mourn her loss also as
a personal affliction, and in this feeling, we know that a large
number of our citizens share.
HOLTSWORTH, UNKNOWN WIFE OF CHARLES/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, February 9, 1917
Mrs. Charles Holtsworth died
this afternoon at her home on West Broadway after an illness of
a year's duration. Mrs. Holtsworth is survived by her husband,
two brothers, one sister, and her mother, Mrs. Mary Easley. The
deceased was twenty-five years of age.
HOMER,
DANIEL/Source: Alton Telegraph, October 7, 1843
Died,
very suddenly, on last Monday afternoon, Mr. Daniel Homer, a
respectable citizen of this place [Alton], aged 45. The deceased
was born in Stourbridge, Worcestershire, England, and emigrated
to the United States in 1829. He served in the British army when
a youth, in the capacity of a Ferrier, and was present at the
great battle of Waterloo in 1815. Soon after his arrival in this
country, he united himself with the Methodist Protestant Church,
of which he remained a consistent member to the day of his
death. Mr. H. was highly esteemed by his fellow citizens, and
has left a deeply afflicted widow and many friends and
acquaintances to mourn his loss.
HONEYMAN, ROBERT/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 30, 1917
Robert Honeyman, aged 29, a member of the fire
department and attached to Hose Company No. 1, died Sunday
afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at St. Joseph's hospital where he had
been taken a few hours before, suffering from ureamic poisoning.
He had been complaining the day before of being unwell, and he
was persuaded to go home Saturday. He was not believed to be in
a serious condition, but he remained at home. Sunday his case
had become much worse, and it was decided to hurry him to the
hospital, where he continued to grow worse and death came.
Honeyman was a very efficient member of the fire department, and
he had been reappointed by the new mayor. He was a young man of
good habits, and he was very popular. He leaves his wife and
three children, residing at 2200 Central avenue. The death of
Mr. Honeyman has been a sad shock to his wife. She had no
knowledge that he was in a bad condition Saturday when he went
home. Retiring for the night, he was apparently much better.
During the night he was restless, but when she spoke to him, got
no response. In the morning when it was time for him to arise,
she failed to get any answer from him and then she called a
doctor, who decided that it was necessary to take him to the
hospital at once. He was a member of Piasa lodge, A. F. & A. M.
Mrs. Robert Honeyman is in a serious condition at her home on
Central avenue as the result of the sudden death of her husband,
Robert Honeyman. The fact that he became ill at noon on Saturday
and died yesterday afternoon at the St. Joseph's Hospital was
such a shock that she was overcome. She has been unconscious
since last evening, and relatives state her condition is very
grave. The funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock from the Twelfth Street Presbyterian Church. Services at
Oakwood Cemetery will be conducted by members of the Masonic
lodge.
HONSBEHN, GERTRUDE (nee SCOVELL)/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, October 11, 1904
William Honsbehn, who served
a term in the county jail for abandoning and abusing his wife,
who was Gertrude Scovell, today asked Chief of Police Maxwell to
go with him to the home of his father-in-law to get permission
for him to see his wife before she was buried. Hosbehn told a
Telegraph reported that he went to the home of his
father-in-law, William Scovell, to see his dead wife, but was
denied entrance and ordered off the place. He was determined to
see the woman before her burial this afternoon, and he appealed
to the police for assistance. Chief Maxwell refused curtly to
interfere, telling Honsbehn that when Mrs. Honsbehn was alive he
never treated her well, deserted her and caused her great grief,
and that now she was beyond the pale of further suffering it
might be well for the husband to suffer some mental pangs.
Honsbehn says that since he got out of jail he had been with her
only five days in St. Louis. He has been living with his mother
at Federal.
HOOD, HIRAM/Source: Collinsville Herald, December 8,
1916
Hiram Hood, a well known and popular miner, was
killed in Seventeen mine Saturday morning by a fall of slate.
Hiram, who is a machine runner in the mine, was temporarily
doing company work, preparing to make safe a room which had been
marked dangerous. He told his working partner to stand aside
while clearing a place for a prop footing when the fatal fall
came. Hood was a prominent member of the Moose Lodge, being one
of its past Dietafors, and was president of Miners Local No.
264. He was aged 40 years, 2 months, 22 days and survived by his
wife and 5 children. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from
his residence, 913 Prospect Street, with interment in Glenwood
Cemetery. The local lodge of Moose had charge of the services,
with his miners' local also attending in a body.
HOOD,
JANE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 31, 1917
Mrs. Jane Hood died at her home at 420 East Fourth street at
3:30 o'clock this afternoon. She had been ill only a few days.
Mrs. Hood came to Alton from Scotland when she was a young girl,
and has resided here ever since. She was 95 years of age, and
has enjoyed fairly good health up to within a few days of her
death. She was a sister to J. A. Ryrie, B. D. Ryrie, and Mrs.
James Forbes, former prominent residents of Alton, now deceased.
Funeral arrangements have not been made. [Later, on April 4:
Burial was in City Cemetery.]
HOOD,
JANE RYRIE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 2, 1917
The death of Mrs. Jane Ryrie Hood received a brief notice in
Saturday evening's issue of the Telegraph because the death
occurred just before press time. Mrs. Hood, known to many of the
older residents and to a host of the young residents whom she
loved in her home, lived a beautiful Christian life, and those
whom she came in contact with in her life in Alton are the
better for the gentleness of character and purity of mind she
radiated. Mrs. Jane Ryrie Hood was born in Wick, Scotland, July
16th, 1823, and died on Saturday, March 31st. In 1837 she came
with her father's family to Alton. Ten years later in Alton she
married Richard Hood, and moved to St. Louis. When death came to
the young husband, Mrs. Hood came to Alton and among a circle of
devoted relatives spent a long and useful life. No children had
blessed her married life, but to a large circle of nieces and
nephews, "Aunt Hood's" house was the gathering place. Her death
leaves a great vacancy, but she's "over there," and we who are
waiting here will have a joyful reunion in that day when "the
dead in Christ shall rise first. Then we which are alive and
remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to
meet the Lord in the air, and so shall we ever be with the
Lord." Due notice of the funeral will be given.
HOOSER,
CATHARINE/Source: Alton Telegraph, March 24, 1848
Died at
Lamb's Point, on the 28th of January last, Mrs. Catharine
Hooser, consort of Mr. J. Hooser, in the 30th year of her age.
HOOVER,
CLARENCE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 14, 1912
Clarence Hoover, aged 24, died last night at the home of his
father, John Hoover, at 1040 Union street. He leaves four
sisters, Mrs. William Herron, Mrs. Frank Smith, Mrs. Charles
Close, and Miss Jennie Hoover. The funeral will be held from the
home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
HOOVER,
JESSE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 26, 1902
The funeral of Jesse Hoover took place this afternoon from the
home on East Fifth street to the City cemetery, where interment
was made. Services were conducted by Rev. M. W. Twing, pastor of
the Baptist church.
HOPE, ALEXANDER W. (JUDGE)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
August 7, 1922
Judge and Former Alton Mayor Dies Suddenly
Alexander
W. Hope, aged 74, for twelve years judge of the City Court of
Alton, and three years mayor of Alton, died suddenly at his home
in St. Louis, 5371 Waterman avenue. With him at the time of his
death was his wife. His end was totally unexpected. He had been
suffering from diabetes for several years. Of late, he had been
complaining of symptoms of a heavy cold. Saturday night after
his daughter and two grandsons had left the house to go to a
picture show, Judge and Mrs. Hope took a walk around the block
where they lived, and returning to their home about 9, Judge
Hope seated himself on the edge of his bed and in a few minutes
he was dead. Besides his wife, Judge Hope leaves one daughter,
Mrs. Ralph Root, and two grandsons, Hope and Ralph Root Jr.
Twelve years ago he left Alton to stay in St. Louis, but he
always maintained his voting residence in this city, and he
would come back here to cast his vote. He was born in Alton and
spent the greater part of his influence for a long time in local
politics. He was the youngest mayor Alton ever had, being
elected mayor of the city in 1875, and was mayor at the time
when the law was changed and mayors began to serve for two years
instead of one. He had a passion for politics and he made his
influence felt not only in the city of Alton, but also in the
county of Madison and in the congressional district. After
serving twelve years as judge of the City Court of Alton, he was
defeated in 1905 in a hot campaign which has never been exceeded
for the exciting interest it aroused. He retained his hold on
the Democratic party organization in Alton as long as he desired
to keep it. During his period of political control in Alton, he
had a powerful influence in the making and unmaking of mayors
and other public officials. He held his control of politics by
commanding personality, his skill in argument, and his
intelligence in seeing a paramount issue in a campaign, which he
would seize and convert to the advantage of his side. He was the
recognized leader of a strong faction in the Democratic party in
Madison county, the opposition to the faction led by the then
circuit Judge Burroughs. The life of Judge Hope, which began in
the city of Alton, was so closely identified with the city for
many years he was the uncrowned king of his home place. Those
who recall his career in the early days say that when he was
mayor of Alton, he showed ability to bring about the
accomplishment of his will, even when he was very young. An
incident of that line is recalled when at the end of his term as
Alton's youngest mayor, he was not a candidate for re-election,
the change was made from the old law to the new law doubling the
length of the term. Mayor Hope refused to relinquish the office
of mayor to the successful candidate, the father of Postmaster
Fries, claiming that under the law he must hold over as mayor.
The case went to the Supreme Court where the decision was
against Mayor Hope's contention, but, in the meantime, both
candidates for office had resigned claim to the office and an
election was held at which Lucas Pfeiffenberger, Hope's
predecessor as mayor, was chosen. He was a strong supporter of
Judge Hope at that time, and continued so until 1905, when the
two parted political company. Former Mayor Henry Brueggemann and
Judge Hope were at one time strongly allied in local politics,
the one dominating Republican and the other the Democratic
parties. The partnership was interrupted by a quarrel during the
next to the last term of Brueggemann in the office of mayor, and
the two friends became political foes and continued so to the
end. Both were good haters. The period when the two men were
battling against each other for political supremacy in Alton
could be best likened to a state of civil war. The city was
divided into hostile camps, and there was small chance of an
adherent of one getting any favors from an adherent of the
other. The factional struggle finally told on Judge Hope's
political power and weakened him so that in 1905 Judge Dunnegan,
his old political foe, defeated Judge Hope for re-election. That
was after Henry Brueggemann had come back for a 2 year term as
mayor following the administration of Anthony W. Young, of four
years. Judge Hope had worked hard for the election of Mr. Young
and with him had defeated Brueggemann the first time. The story
of the war between Judge Burroughs and Judge Hope for the
control of the Democratic organization would be a long one and
an interesting one. It ended by a coup being worked by Judge
Burroughs unseating the Hope faction from control in the county,
and preventing Judge Hope realizing his life's ambition for a
seat on the Supreme Bench of the state, a seat he would
doubtless have adorned. It also prevented Judge Burroughs
realizing his ambitions too. It was in a convention at Temple
theatre that the final blow was struck at Judge Hope's control
of the county organization, and it was wrested from him. Judge
Hope was born in Alton, the son of Dr. Hope. He inherited from
his father a dominating personality which had made the father
conspicuous in the public life of Alton since the early days of
the city. When on the semi centennial of the Lincoln-Douglas
debate in Alton in 1908, Judge Hope participated in the speech
making, it was recalled that fifty years before his father had
participated in the original debate to the extent of
interrupting Judge Douglas, disagreeing with him. The
interruption by Dr. Hope was mentioned in the current issue of
the Telegraph reporting the debate. After being educated in the
Alton schools, Judge Hope received a law education in the
University of Virginia. He practiced law in Alton, but gave most
of his time to politics. He served for many years as legal
counsel for the Merchants Terminal Association at St. Louis, and
had charge of the matters relating to taxation of the bridge.
During his career as city judge, he was engaged in constant
disagreement with opposing factions over the methods of
appointing grand juries. At least three prominent persons were
called into his court and fined for contempt for interfering
with the will of Judge Hope, then city judge, and litigation was
carried to the Supreme court in questions relating to matters
which were at issue in the management of the court. Judge Hope
was known as a man who was true blue to his friends. He
undoubtedly had the largest personal following of any man in the
city. He could command the services of more men of high standing
in a political campaign than anyone else. He had the faculty of
enlisting under his banner young men who seemed to worship the
very ground on which he trod. He made the young men feel that he
was personally interested in them, and through their
acquaintance with other young men he prolonged a political
career much longer than would be usual, or possible otherwise.
No friend could go to Judge Hope for a favor without receiving
it, if within his power to grant it. That was one of the strong
points of Judge Hope. His friends trusted him to be loyal to
them, and he did not disappoint them. Judge Hope had a brain
that was a powerful one, and had he devoted all his time to law
and less to politics, he doubtless would have adorned a much
higher position in civil life than he did. He was an eloquent
speech maker, and capable of fiery, impassioned oratory. His
ridicule was keen cutting, his invective was biting. His friends
say that Judge Hope cold say a sharp thing so that it would do
the utmost damage. He would carefully weigh his words in his
political speeches to do the most possible damage on his foes.
But, it would be unjust to leave the impression that that was
all there was to him. He had another side that commanded
attention, admiration, from those who had occasion to know it.
He was generous to a fault. He would give away with a free hand
to those who needed it. He could express sympathy with a
sincerity that carried conviction to its object that the
sympathy was deep, earnest. He never forgot a friend and seldom
forgave an enemy. He was swift to resent injustice or wrong that
anyone else did to a friend, and he would make his friend's
cause his cause. The passing of Judge Hope marks the passing of
a life that was one of the most picturesque, perhaps the most
stirring of any resident of Alton. If one is to measure the
quality of a man's makeup by the influence he had over his
fellow men, by his power to control the actions of his fellows
and command either their unswerving loyalty or their undying
hatred, then Judge Hope was a great man, because he could do all
these things. In his days in Alton they used to train children
up to hate the leaders of the opposing political factions, and
it is just as true that on the other hand children were trained
up to love them Judge Hope had both his friends and his enemies.
No one was more loved by the one, and hated by the other than
he, but he was a creature of a time that is gone in Alton, never
to return. The body will be brought to Alton for burial Tuesday
afternoon. The funeral services in City Cemetery will be
conducted by Rev. Edwin Duckworth of the Church of the Redeemer
(Episcopal) of St. Louis, and will be held at 2 o'clock. Friends
of Judge Hope and of the family are invited to be present.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 8, 1922
The remains of Judge Alexander W. Hope, twice mayor and
three times judge of the city court in Alton, were laid to rest
this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the City Cemetery. The funeral
cortege drove from St. Louis to Alton, after funeral services
had been held in St. Louis, conducted by Rev. Fred L. Butler,
rector of the St. Paul's Episcopal church. The body was
accompanied to Alton by a number of relatives and St. Louis
friends of Judge Hope. The services at the City Cemetery, at the
family burial lot, were conducted by Rev. Mr. Duckworth. There
was a large attendance of old friends of Judge Hope at the
funeral services in Alton. Many had assembled in City cemetery
before the hour set for the services. The pallbearers were St.
Louis men. There were in the cemetery many who had been staunch
friends of Judge Hope during his long career in politics in
Alton and in Madison county. Notable among these was Anthony W.
Young, for two terms mayor of Alton, now of Vero, Fa., who was
one of the sincere mourners at the funeral of his friend.
Another was Joseph Long, of New Douglas, now past 80 years of
age, who made the trip to Alton with the body of his dead
friend. The two had been close associates in their political
life. Mr. Long had never ceased his devoted friendship for Judge
Hope, even after both of them gave up politics and went into
retirement. Representative F. A. Garesche, of Madison, was also
present at the funeral. Grouped around were dozens of men who
had been privates in the ranks in Judge Hope's organization in
Alton and who attended the services to express their respect for
their dead one time chieftain. There were men in the mourners
throng who had never in all their voting history cast a vote
that was contrary to the best interests of Judge Hope. A great
wealth of floral offerings covered the grave in City Cemetery
where Judge Hope was laid away besides the members of his family
who had gone before him.
I found this unusual
story of the Hope family's pet, "Wooly" being buried in the
Alton City Cemetery. I have included the story here as an
interesting piece regarding the family. ~Editor Bev Bauser:
HOPE, "WOOLY" (pet dog of Judge Hope)/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, April 26, 1910
Wooly, the poodle dog of former
Judge and Mrs. A. W. Hope, received an unusual burial Tuesday
morning. The dog had the services of an undertaker, was laid in
a little white casket, and a permit was secured for its burial
in the Hope lot in City Cemetery. It was ascertained this
morning from the cemetery authorities that when the permit was
asked, it was not granted until President Tonsor was seen. He
said it would be all right to bury the dog in the City Cemetery
on the Hope lot, but that no record would be made on the
cemetery association books. Mrs. John Lock was called upon to
lay the dog out, the body of Wooly was placed in a casket just
as if it was that of a baby, and accompanied by members of the
family the body was taken to City Cemetery where a grave had
been dug. There the body was interred and flowers were put on
the grave. It was a very unusual proceeding, but the master and
mistress of the dog felt that it was due to their little pet
that its body be shown the respect that would be shown to a
child. In speaking of it today, Mrs. Hope said that the dog was
twelve years old and died from pneumonia. He had traveled Alton
to Quebec, Ont., and from Alton to Dallas, Tex., in Pullman
cars. The dog had been trained to sit at the table in a chair
and wear a bib, and conducted himself like many a well trained
child. He would respond to questions by barking, manifesting
high grade intelligence, and would make his wants known by
giving barks that could not be misunderstood. Mrs. Hope said
that the dog had been one of the family so long, he was
considered as one of them, and that when he died it was the
desire of herself and husband that Wooly be laid away in the
same lot that would ultimately receive the remains of the family
members. [Note: According to the Alton Evening Telegraph, April
28, 1910, the community was outraged by the burial of the dog in
the cemetery, and its body was disinterred and buried
elsewhere.]
HOPE, JANE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December
28, 1905
The funeral of Mrs. Jane Hope was held this
afternoon from Union depot to City Cemetery, where services were
conducted by REv. H. M. Chittenden of St. Paul's Episcopal
church. The body was accompanied from St. Louis to Alton by
members of Mrs. Hope's family. The death of Mrs. Hope was the
first occasion of a reunion of her children in many years, all
being with her at the time she died.
HOPE,
NATHANIEL/Source: Alton Telegraph, September 4, 1846
Died
in Alton on Saturday last, Nathaniel, son of Dr. T. M. Hope,
aged 2 years and 9 months.
HOPE, THOMAS/Source: Alton Telegraph, March 19, 1852
Son
of Dr. Thomas M. Hope
Died on Saturday afternoon of pulmonary
consumption, Thomas, oldest son of Dr. Thomas M. Hope of Alton,
aged 14(?) years.
HOPE, THOMAS M. (DOCTOR)/Source: Alton Daily Telegraph, October 15,
1885
A Historical Character
Dr. Thomas M. Hope, for 5
years a resident of this city [Alton], died at 6:30 o’clock this
morning after a brief final illness. He had been failing in
health for months, but was able to be about until last Sunday,
when his left side was paralyzed and he was rendered helpless.
Tuesday night the paralysis extended to all parts of his body,
but he retained consciousness until the hour mentioned when he
passed quietly away. During his illness he had the unremitting
care and attention of his son and daughter-in-law, Hon. And Mrs.
A. W. Hope.
Dr. Hope was born in Virginia in 1812, and
was consequently 73 years old. He came to Illinois in 1832, soon
afterwards married a daughter of Judge Pope of Kaskaskia, and
came to Alton in 1835. At one time he, in company with his
brother-in-law William Pope, kept a drugstore on Second Street
[Broadway] near the Sidway store. He was during most of the time
of his residence here a successful physician and surgeon. He was
noted for his kindness and generosity, especially to his poor
patients, and had a warm place in the hearts of many whom he had
assisted in the hour of sickness and suffering. On the breaking
out of the Mexican War, Dr. Hope was appointed Surgeon of the
Second Regiment of Illinois Volunteers, and proceeding to the
field of operations in that capacity. Previous to the battle of
Buena Vista, Dr. E. B. Price received the appointment from
President Polk to the position held by Dr. Hope, and
consequently ranked that gentleman. This led to hostile
complications. Dr. Price challenged Dr. Hope, and the latter,
who was a “typical Virginia gentleman of the old school,”
promptly accepted. They met on the field of honor, exchanged
shots, and Dr. Price was slightly wounded, his opponent escaping
unhurt. [According the Lieut. Edward F. Fletcher who served in
the Second Regiment with Dr. Hope, the doctor was wounded
severely in the abdomen.]
Dr. Hope used to tell of an
experience he had with William R. Morrison, our present Member
of Congress, while in Mexico. He found Morrison, who was but a
boy at that time, sitting by the roadside near the line of
march, tired out, footsore and weary, and put him on one of the
baggage wagons. But a short time had elapsed when he again found
his protégé sitting disconsolate by the highway, and was told
that a consequential sub-Lieutenant of the regular army had,
with drawn sword, compelled the crippled soldier-boy to dismount
from the vehicle where he was comfortable riding. This unjust,
tyrannical treatment enraged Dr. Hope. He had Morrison put on
another wagon and stationed a soldier from Alton named
McFarlane, and told him to put a bullet through the aforesaid
Lieutenant should he again order the lad off the wagon.
McFarlane obeyed orders strictly, and when the Lieutenant again
made his appearance, he found it wouldn’t be safe to interfere
with the arrangements made, and did not do so.
Soon after
the duel with Dr. Price, the subject of the sketch returned to
Alton and again engaged in the practice of medicine. He was
elected Mayor of the city in 1852, being succeeded the following
year by the late Hon. S. A. Buckmaster.
Dr. Hope leaves
no immediate relatives here except the son already mentioned,
his wife, a son and a daughter having preceded him to the silent
land. General John Pope, U. S. A., is a brother-in-law of the
deceased; Mrs. Beverly Allen of St. Louis, sister-in-law; and
Mr. James E. Yeatman of St. Louis is a brother-in-law.
In politics, Dr. Hope was for many years a leading Democrat. In
1860 he was the candidate for Governor of Illinois on the
Breckinridge ticket. When the war broke out, he took the side of
his native State, and was strongly southern in his sympathies,
which he was outspoken in expressing. [Dr.
Hope is buried in the Alton City Cemetery.]
HOPKINS, GEORGE EDWARD/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March
8, 1920
Former Wholesale Druggist and Native of Alton Dies
George
Edward Hopkins, aged 59, died at the home of his mother, Mrs.
Mary B. Hopkins, Saturday evening at 10 o'clock, after a long
period of disability. His death had been expected ever since he
underwent a surgical operation in a St. Louis hospital about the
first of November. Mr. Hopkins had been suffering a short time
from a malady which appeared to have developed quickly, and it
was decided an operation would be necessary. The surgeons found,
on making an exploration, that the conditions were such nothing
could be done to prolong the life of Mr. Hopkins and that they
would have to let the malady take its course. After he had
recovered sufficiently to leave the hospital, he came to Alton
and took up his home with his mother, Mrs. Mary B. Hopkins, 1316
Henry street. He was able to be around the streets for a short
time, but for most of the time since he came to Alton he has
been confined to the house, and most of that time to his bed.
Mr. Hopkins was born in Alton in 1862. He was educated here and
lived here most of his life. He engaged in the wholesale drug
business conducted by his father, George K. Hopkins, and
remained with that firm after their removal to St. Louis. On the
sale of this drug company to the Meyer Bros., Mr. Hopkins went
over to the Meyer Bros. and remained there until that firm
encountered financial difficulties. Then he took up the work of
being a selling agent for various houses and continued in that
capacity until he was disabled by illness. Three years ago he
moved to St. Louis to make his home. He was married in 1887 to
Anne Eaton of Springfield, Mo. He leaves beside his wife, one
son, Kendall E. Hopkins, also his mother, Mrs. Mary B. Hopkins,
and his sister, Mrs. George M. Ryrie. Mr. Hopkins was, up to the
time of his removal to St. Louis, one of the oldest commuters
going daily from Alton to St. Louis. He had ridden on the c. &
A. and Big Four trains to and from St. Louis daily, and it was
after the steam train was taken off that Mr. Hopkins decided to
take up his residence in St. Louis. Mr. Hopkins was interested
in outdoor sports and was an interested member in the Country
Club at Alton, as long as he lived here. The funeral of Mr.
Hopkins was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home of
his mother, and services were conducted by Rev. M. W. Twing,
pastor of the First Baptist Church. The funeral was private.
Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.
HOPKINS, GEORGE K./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 24,
1901
Well Known Druggist Dies
George K. Hopkins died Sunday morning
at his home, 1225 Liberty street, after a long illness. Since
Saturday afternoon his condition was hopeless. An illness that
has been threatening him two years began to develop five weeks
ago, and one week before his death compelled him to take to his
bed. The end came at six o'clock Sunday morning, and he
peacefully passed into the LIght on the Other Side in
preparation for which he had spent his whole life. Mr. Hopkins
was one of the best known of Alton's older residents. He was
most prominent in the work of the Baptist church and Sunday
school work, and had been a trustee and deacon of the First
Baptist church and trustee of Shurtleff college. For fifty years
he had been in the drug business in Alton and St. Louis, and at
the time of his death he was vice president of Katharmon
Chemical Company of St. Louis. He was born in 1834 and came west
from Boston when he was five years of age, settling in St.
Louis, then a frontier town. At the age of 13 he started in the
drug business, and when he came to Alton at the age of 21 he
started in business with the Quigley Brothers, afterwards
becoming a member of the firm known as Quigley, Hopkins &
Company. In 1879 he went back to St. Louis, and there
established the George K. Hopkins Drug Company, which continued
under the name Hopkins-Weller Drug Company until two years ago
when it was sold out. Since that time Mr. Hopkins has been
engaged as vice-president of the Katharmon Chemical Company of
St. Louis, which manufactures some well known specialties. In
September 1860 he was baptized in the First Baptist church by
Rev. Dr. M. Jameson, being the first addition to the church
under Dr. Jameson's pastorate. Since then, Mr. Hopkins was one
of the most interested of all the members and workers of the
church and during most of the time he had charge of a class in
the Sunday School. He was married on New Year's day, 1861, to
Mary Belle Edwards, who survives her husband. Three children are
left by Mr. Hopkins: George E. Hopkins, Mrs. George M. Ryrie,
and Miss Mary Hopkins, all of Alton. He leaves two brothers,
John Hopkins of Denver and Edward M. Hopkins of Shelbyville, and
one sister, Miss Fanny Hopkins. The funeral will take place
Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, and services will be conducted at
the home, 1225 Liberty street, by Rev. M. W. Twing. The
interment will be in Upper Alton.
HOPKINS, MARY NEWBALL/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August
13, 1901
Miss Mary Newball Hopkins, daughter of Mrs. Mary
B. Hopkins and of the late George K. Hopkins, died Monday
evening at 10:15 o'clock after an illness of seventeen months.
She was 36 years of age and was born in Alton where she lived
all her life. The funeral will take place Wednesday morning at
10 o'clock from the family home on Liberty street. Miss Hopkins
was one of the most generally liked young women among her many
acquaintances of any in the city. She was a devoted member of
the First Baptist church, and during almost her entire life she
was actively engaged in the work of her church. For many years,
and until her health gave way, she was a teacher in the primary
class of the Sunday school, and there the good work that she did
among the children bore abundant fruit in the more advanced
departments of the church work. By the children she was the
guide that kept them in the path to better things, and by her
example she inspired them with higher ambitions. By the parents
of the children she taught she was especially beloved, and by
the children she was held in the tenderest affection. In other
departments of church work she was always interested until her
health broke down. When she suffered the paralytic stroke, there
were many solicitous friends who kept posted daily as to her
condition, and when she began to improve later there were many
who watched the progress of her convalescence with loving
concern. After the death of her father, she again went into a
decline and for two weeks her condition has been such as to
cause her family to fear that the end was approaching. Death
came to her Monday evening, and she sank into the deep sleep
from which she will wake in a painless land, in the full
confidence that she would meet her beloved father who had gone
before her.
HOPKINS, WILLIE WIRT/Source: Alton Telegraph, July 22, 1864
Died at Woo____, this morning, Willie Wirt, son of G. K. and M.
E. Hopkins, aged thirteen months and 6 days. The funeral will
take place tomorrow, Tuesday afternoon, at 4 o’clock from the
family residence on State Street.
HOPPE, FRED W./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 9,
1921
Fred W. Hoppe, aged 65, died late this afternoon
after a long illness which began with a throat trouble. He was
operated upon for relief of the malady, but after his return
from the hospital he began to grow worse and the past few days
his condition was serious. Mr. Hoppe was former township
collector of Madison county, for many years conducted a grocery
store in Alton, and of late years had been a salesman for the
Luer Packing Co.
HOPPE, GUS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 7,
1902
Gus Hoppe, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hoppe of Piasa,
died Friday at midnight at the home of John W. Schmoeller, Tenth
and Langdon streets. The young man was brought to Alton by his
mother and sister three days ago for medical treatment. He had
been ill with consumption and it was thought the change would be
beneficial. He was 16 years of age. The body will be taken to
Piasa this evening, and the funeral will be held Sunday
afternoon from the Piasa Methodist church.
HOPPE, META (nee HINRICHS)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
November 10, 1911
Resident of Alton Since 1845 Dies
Mrs. Meta Hoppe,
in her eighty-seventh year, died at her home, 209 Oak street,
Thursday evening, from pneumonia after an illness of four days.
She had been very ill from the start, and her great age had made
her condition hopeless. Mrs. Hoppe was the widow of W. C. Hoppe,
who died many years ago in Alton. She was born in Aurich,
Germany, and came to America in 1844, arriving in St. Louis,
where she was married in 1845, and came to Alton as a bride. All
the remainder of her life she spent in Alton. She raised a
family of children here, of whom two sons survive, W. F. Hoppe
and Anton Hoppe, both of Alton. She leaves also a younger
brother, Richard Hinrichs, who is an old man. Mrs. Hoppe was one
of the best known of the old time east-end residents. She had
lived many years in the neighborhood where she died, and she was
known there as a thoughtful, kindly neighbor, and to her sons
she was a good mother. The funeral will be held Sunday
afternoon. Brief services will be held at the home, first to be
attended by members of the family, and afterward at 2 o'clock,
services will be held in the German Evangelical church at Eighth
and Henry streets. Mrs. Hoppe was one of the charter members of
the German Evangelical church, which was organized in 1852. She
had maintained her membership in the church all the years since
the beginning, and was a devoted member. Her death is the fifth
member of the church to pass away in the past three weeks.
HOPPE,
MINNIE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 3, 1906
Mrs. Minnie Hoppe, aged 82, widow of Frederick Hoppe, died at
1:30 o'clock Friday morning from the effects of an injury she
sustained last Tuesday morning by falling from her bed while
attempting to rise in the morning. She had been feeling weak,
although she was previously in good health. She attempted to get
up and becoming dizzy she fell to the floor to such a way that
her left hip was fractured. She suffered so severely from the
pain and the shock that she did not recover. Mrs. Hoppe had
lived in Alton over fifty-five years. She was the mother of a
well known Alton family and leaves five children, Fred Hoppe,
William Hoppe, Mrs. James Thrush of Alton, Mrs. John L. Stutz of
Nauvoo and Miss Mary Hoppe, Jacksonville. Mrs. Hoppe was born in
Berlin, Germany, and would have been 83 years old in December.
She came to Alton June 1, 1851, and had lived in the city ever
since. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
HOPPE, RACHEL (nee FOREST)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June
25, 1918
The death of Mrs. Rachel Hoppe, wife of John
Hoppe, occurred Monday night at 7 o'clock at the family home,
635 East Fifth street. Mrs. Hoppe had been ill for some time and
her death was not unexpected. Mrs. Hoppe leaves two sons by a
former marriage, Harry and Frank Miller. The boys are in the
service of their country, Harry being stationed at South
Carolina and Frank in the Philippines. Frank Miller has been in
the service for four years, and on account of his location it
will be impossible for him to return for the funeral. The
funeral arrangements will not be made, however, until word is
received from Harry in South Carolina. Mrs. Hoppe was born and
raised in Alton where she has a host of friends who will regret
to learn of her death. She would have been 47 years of age had
she lived until the 31st of August. She was married twice, her
first husband being Joseph Miller. Her maiden name was Rachel
Forest, and besides her husband and sons, she is survived by one
brother, John Forest. About a year ago Mr. and Mrs. Hoppe went
to Vancouver, Wash. to reside on a ranch, but the altitude was
too high and the wife became ill. She continued worse and was
brought to Alton about three and one-half months ago. The trip
to Illinois accomplished little good, and death came Monday,
after a long struggle. The funeral will be held from the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Roberts at 626 East Fifth street, the
time to be set as soon as word is received from Harry Miller.
Rev. S. D. McKenny of the Cherry Street Baptist Church will
conduct the services.
HOPPE, WILLIAM F. "BILLY"/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
July 1, 1930 (copyrighted)
Owner Hoppe's China and Toy Store
Dies
Hoppe was energetic, progressive, public spirited, and
determined to "dare and do," which placed him in the foremost
ranks of successful business men in Alton. He conceived the idea
of opening a store in which volume sales with smaller profits
would be the rule. It was a success from the start. He carried a
good line of china and glassware. It was his connection with
Christmas time that made "Billy" Hoppe famous. He put in a big
stock of toys, and his store for weeks before Christmas would be
jammed with boys and girls. His brother, Anton Hoppe, played
Santa Claus during the Christmas season, and in the summer
served as a toy doctor. Hoppe was a member of the Alton
Commercial Club and the Retail Merchants Association.
William F. Hoppe died on July 1, 1930 in Alton. He was 74 years
old. A native of Alton, he had been in business for 32 years in
the city. His china and toy store was on West Third Street in
Alton, and he later moved the toy store to Belle street. He
retired from business in 1919. His wife died before 1930. He
left behind a son, Louis; a daughter, Mrs. Stella Behrens of
Gillespie; and a brother, A. L. Hoppe, who lived in Upper Alton.
He was buried in the Alton City Cemetery.
HORAT, CLEMENS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 9,
1907
Well Known Painter Commits Suicide at Home
Clemens Horat, aged
49, one of the best known painters and paper hangers in Alton,
committed suicide Friday morning at his residence, Tenth and
Alton streets, by drinking carbolic acid. Insanity was the cause
of his act. Horat had been suffering from nervous troubles a
long time. He had been unable to do much work, and for many
months had acted very peculiarly. He had been talking in a
gloomy, despondent way and was in a morbid state of mind. He
went to Hot Springs recently for the benefit of his health, and
when he came back was much improved physically, but his mental
condition was no better. He had kidney troubles which might have
caused the nervousness, and this was aggravated by the fact that
financial reverses came. He had invested in a big supply of
wallpaper, which he was trying to dispose of, and the market
being bad he was holding it with very little demand for it. This
worried him so that he was unable to do much work. He had been
incapacitated for work most of the time for six months. Last
week his mother, Mrs. Regina Horat, and sister, Mrs. Gaul, left
for a steamer trip to St. Paul and he was at the wharf to see
them off. He was almost decided to go but finally concluded to
stay at home. This morning he arose at his usual time and went
to the barn to feed the chickens. While there, he must have made
up his mind to kill himself. He returned to the house and went
upstairs to his room. Mrs. Horat says that he frequently went
back to bed since he became ill and she thought nothing of that.
She went upstairs shortly after 7 o'clock and found him lying on
the bed with his face down. He was almost cold at the time. Dr.
G. E. Wilkinson was summoned and he found that death was due to
carbolic acid poisoning. He leaves his wife and four children.
Deputy Coroner Keiser will hold an inquest tonight. The time of
the funeral will not be fixed until his mother is heard from.
The funeral of Clemens Horat will be held Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock from the home, Rev. A. A. Tanner officiating.
HORAT,
REGINA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 13, 1914
Mrs. Regina Horat, aged 82, a long time resident of Alton, died
Friday night at 11 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
William Gaul, 926 east Sixth street. Mrs. Horat was a well known
resident of Alton, her husband, who died many years ago having
been a prominent man, and her sons and daughters are well known.
The children who survive her are Mrs. Mary Kunsch of
Minneapolis, Minn.; Albert Horat of Chicago; Joseph Horat of Los
Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. John Rost and Mrs. William Gaul of Alton.
Mrs. Horat was a member of the German Evangelical church and the
funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from her
home, Rev. E. L. Mueller officiating. Mrs. Horat had been sick
for some time, and some of her children had been attending her.
Her death was expected during the past week.
HORD,
ELMER A./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 10, 1922
Elmer A. Hord, 49, died this morning at 3:30 o'clock at the
family home at 1807 Washington avenue, following an illness of
twelve days, with pneumonia. Two weeks ago an abscess formed on
his nose, erysipelas and pneumonia later developed. Eight years
ago Mr. Hord moved his family here from Granite City and since
then had resided on Washington avenue. For the past eighteen
years he has been employed as conductor on the limited street
car for the Alton, Granite City and St. Louis Traction Co. For
several years the deceased served as assistant claim agent for
the street car company. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Emma
Hord, one son, Edmond, a student at Washington University, a
twin brother, Amber Hord of Vincennes, Ind., five sisters, Mrs.
B. F. Corwin of East St. Louis, Mrs. Belle Oliver, Mrs. H. C.
Bradbury and Mrs. George Bradbury of St. Louis and Mrs. Carl
Jones of Kimmswick, Mo. The funeral will be held Sunday
afternoon. Mr. Hord was regarded as one of the very reliable men
in the employ of the Alton, Granite and St. Louis Traction Co.
He was well liked by the patrons of the line, and was always
accommodating and courteous. His illness has been the cause of
much interest among those who knew him and his death is
generally regretted.
HORIS, ANNA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 21, 1907
Mrs. Anna Horis, a blind woman, aged 70, who was taken from
the Woman's Home to St. Joseph's hospital ten days ago to
undergo a surgical operation, died Monday afternoon from the
effects of tearing off the bandages which had been put on her.
The woman could not speak a word of English. She was a native of
Switzerland, and spoke German. When being taken to the hospital
she told Mrs. S. Demuth, who was caring for her on the way, that
she would never leave the place alive. She did not desire to
live. She had been blind for many years, and all her family had
died before her. What few relatives she had were distant ones
and could do nothing for her. She was given every attention at
the hospital, as she had been given at the Woman's Home, and her
lot was made as happy as possible, but she wanted to die. Time
after time she would tear off the bandages which the nurses and
surgeons would put on her, and the only way to prevent her doing
so would have been to strap her, and this, on account of her age
and weakness, the nurses did not wish to do. She had a sickness
that made it very unpleasant for her to live and might have made
her a care for many years, even if she ever did get well. The
funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the Woman's Home at 5
o'clock and services were conducted by Rev. F. S. Eitelgeorge of
the German Methodist church.
HORN, J. CHRISTIAN 'CHRIS'/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
January 31, 1917
Alton Tailor Dies After Finishing Work
J.
Christian
Horn, in his sixty-second year, died suddenly at his home, 407
Langdon street, Tuesday evening from apoplexy. He had finished
his day's work at the store in which he was a partner, and he
had gone home for supper. Greeting his family as he entered the
house with a cheerful "Good evening," he took a drink of water
and immediately fell over dead. Doctors who were summoned
attributed his death to apoplexy. He had suffered a slight
stroke about five years ago, which had produced a partial
paralysis at the time and he had been gradually rallying from
the effects of it. Mr. Horn was born in Beyreuth, the home of
the Wagnerian Opera, in Germany, February 28, nearly sixty-two
years ago. He came to the United States in 1874, and after
staying two years in St. Louis came to Alton. In the spring of
1882 he opened a tailor shop in Alton and that Fall his brother,
William, joined him and they had ever since conducted a
tailoring business as partners. Five years ago Mr. Horn began to
decline in health, with a slight stroke of paralysis, but was
able to be around and carried on business as before, after his
partial recovery. He was one of the leading spirits of the
Maennerchor, was one of its best singers, and in that musical
organization he will be greatly missed. He was also an
interested member of the Turnverein. Mr. Horn leaves his wife
and three children, F. W. Horn and Misses Florence and Emma
Horn, all of Alton. He leaves also four brothers, John of
Jerseyville, William of Alton, George of Los Angeles, Philip of
East St. Louis, and two sisters, Mrs. John Hartmann of Alton and
Mrs. Margaret Kessler of Fieldon. The funeral will be held
Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the German Evangelical
Church. The cortege will leave the house at 2 o'clock for the
church. Burial will be in City Cemetery.
HORN, KATE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 15, 1919
Over exertion on the part of Miss Kate Horn in
carrying a suitcase that was heavy, probably caused her death
and made a tragic outcome for what was expected to be a pleasant
visit of Miss Horn at the home of her only brother, Casper Horn,
the Union street grocer. Without a trace of impending collapse,
the sister walked into her brothers store, was greeted cheerily
by her sister-in-law, and an instant later was lying dead on the
store floor. Miss Horn, after coming to Alton from DuQuoin,
Ill., and exchanging a greeting with Mrs. Casper Horn, her
brother's wife, jokingly remarked about a heavy suitcase she
carried as she entered the Horn grocery store at Ridge and Union
streets. Then she dropped to the floor, and was dead when a
physician reached her. She was 43 years old. Miss Horn was
expected at the Horn home here about noon, and Horn and his wife
were surprised when she entered the store about nine o'clock
this morning. She and Mrs. Horn caressed and kissed, and
exchanged verbal greetings. Mrs. Horn remarked about the heavy
suitcase the DuQuoin woman carried, and said, "I ought to give
you a whipping for carrying that heavy suitcase," to which Miss
Horn gaily replied: "Well, you'd better give it to me now." Mrs.
Horn turned to call her husband, and when she again turned to
her sister-in-law, Miss Horn was lying on the floor. A physician
was called and pronounced her dead from heart trouble. The
office of Deputy Coroner William H. Bauer was notified and an
inquest was held this afternoon. Miss Horn lived alone at
DuQuoin, and visited her brother in Alton frequently. She had
not complained of ill health, though occasionally felt bad. Mrs.
Casper Horn this morning stated that to her knowledge her
sister-in-law was never afflicted with heart trouble before.
Miss Horn leaves her brother, Casper Horn of Alton, and a
sister, Mrs. Anna Schwinn, of DuQuoin. No arrangements have been
made for the funeral as to time. Burial will be at DuQuoin. The
verdict of the Coroner's jury at the inquest this afternoon was
that death was due to apoplexy.
HORN,
LOUISE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 3, 1922
Mrs. Louise Horn, widow of John Chris Horn, died at her home,
407 Langdon street, at 9:15 a.m. today, following an illness of
three weeks with a stomach ailment. Mrs. Horn was born on August
28, 1856, in Lippedetmolt, Germany, and was in her sixty-fifth
year. She came to this country at the age of 12, with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Funke. The family came to Alton, and
Mrs. Horn resided here for the remainder of her life. She was
married to J. C. Horn in 1880. She is survived by three
children, F. William Horn, Miss Florence G., and Miss Emma F.
Horn. She leaves also a sister, Mrs. William Horn. Mrs. Horn was
a devoted mother and lovable friend. She was a member of the
Evangelical Church since childhood and belonged to the Ladies'
Aid Society. She was prominent in the activities of the church
and gave much of her time and energy to church work. In her
activities, she made many warm friends, whom she attached by her
kindly disposition and willingness to be of service to others.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, from the home to the
Evangelical Church, where services will be conducted by the Rev.
O. W. Heggemeier, the pastor, at 3:30. Interment will be in the
City cemetery.
HORN, PATRICK/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May
16, 1906
The funeral of Patrick Horn was held this
morning at 9 o'clock from SS. Peter and Paul's Cathedral. There
was a large attendance of relatives and old friends of Mr. Horn
at the services. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery. Fr. Fennessey
conducted the services.
HORNER,
REUBEN/Source: Alton Telegraph, December 21, 1836
Died,
in this town, of inflammation of the brain (arnchnitis), on
Tuesday, December 13, Mr. Reuben Horner, merchant of this place
and late of Washington City, in the 34th year of his age. Mr.
Horner was born in Alexandria, Va., and for the last ten years
was a highly respectable merchant of that place; from which, but
a few weeks ago, he migrated to this place as a hardware
merchant. He sustained the reputation of an honest, industrious
and enterprising citizen, and was much esteemed by his numerous
circle of acquaintances. Urged on by the natural bent of his
perhaps too enterprising mind, with the vivid hope of realizing
the Ultima Thule of his mercantile operations, he no doubt, in
the warmth of his laudable ___, impaired a constitution already
too weak to meet the demands of his too urgent business. But
Alas! He had scarcely landed in our growing village when all the
premonitory symptoms of approaching insanity manifested
themselves strongly in his various desuitory actions and
conversations, which finally terminated his existence. Post
mortem examination was made by Drs. Lurton and Halderman, in the
presence of several gentlemen, by the consent of his friends. It
was discovered that the inflammation had extended its ravages in
a large degree on the superfices of the brain, with unusually
malignant rancor, with acro-geiatiuous exudations, and with a
more or less portion of serious effusion forced into the
ventricles. His distant friends and acquaintances may console
themselves with the thought that every attention was paid him;
and though he rests far from home and from his native place, he
happily sleeps and quietly reposes in the Episcopal burying
ground in the suburbs of Alton. "Mark the perfect man; and
behold the upright, for the end of that men is pace."
HORNEYER,
THERESA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 16, 1903
North Alton News - The funeral of Mrs. Theresa Horneyer took
place Friday afternoon from the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Samuel Parker, and interment was in the City Cemetery. The
services were conducted by Rev. Theodore Oberhellman, and they
were attended by a large number of relatives and friends of
deceased and of the family.
HORTON,
MINERVA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 22, 1916
The shipment of the body of Mrs. Minerva Horton from Alton
to Golden Eagle [Illinois] for burial will be delayed as the
result of the fact that Mrs. Horton was not attended by a
physician for four months before her death. It has been
impossible to secure a doctor's certificate for her death. In
order that the body may be shipped, it is necessary to hold an
inquest. The matter has been referred to Deputy Coroner John
Berner, who will take charge of the inquest of Mrs. Horton. Mrs.
Minerva Horton, aged 82, died at her home on Upper Belle street
on Sunday morning after an illness of long standing. She had
been troubled from heart trouble for some time, and she slipped
away quietly on Sunday morning. She is survived by two sons,
Thomas Swift and William Swift, and one daughter, Mrs. John
McKinney. The body will be shipped to Calhoun County for burial
as soon as possible. The time for the inquest has not been set.
HORTON, WILLIAM/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 4,
1901
William Horton, who lived near the Milton bridge
east of Alton, died on Feb. 2nd, in the 70th year of his age.
His wife and four children survive him. He had resided only a
short time in this vicinity.
HOSEY,
MARY RENE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 17, 1919
The grim reaper paid a second visit early this morning at
the Hayes home at 10 East Fifth street. Simon Hayes was buried
from the family home Sunday afternoon, the funeral services
being conducted by Rev. Theodore Cates, pastor of the Wesley M.
E. Chapel, and the interment being in the City Cemetery. His
daughter and her husband, Edward Hosey, came down from Grafton,
to be at the services. They brought their 3 year old daughter,
Mary Rene, with them. The little one was taken with an attack of
peritonitis Sunday, and at 9:30 this morning passed away. The
parents returned to Grafton on the afternoon train and took the
body of the little one with them. Funeral services will be held
tomorrow at Grafton.
HOSKINS, ELIAS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 2, 1902
Elias Hoskins, born in the eastern part of this county, but
who has lived in Upper Alton for several years, died Friday
afternoon at his home, the old Cathcart residence near Rock
Spring Park. Mr. Hoskins has been very ill for several weeks,
and the family had gathered from various places in anticipation
of the worst. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Sarah B. Hoskins, and
several children, Mrs. Arkins, wife of the editor of the Rocky
Mountain News, Denver, Colo., Mrs. Harry Scheer and Charles
Hoskins of Edwardsville, Misses Ruth, Edna and Sallie Hoskins
and Alvis and Jacob Hoskins, of Wyoming. The remains will be
taken to Edwardsville Sunday evening after the services at the
home by Rev. M. L. Waterman, and the funeral will be held Monday
morning from St. John's M. E. church.
HOTZ,
GEORGE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 9, 1903
George Hotz died at his home in Edwardsville Tuesday
afternoon at __ o'clock after a short illness. Mr. Hotz was
twice Sheriff of this county, elected by the Democrats in 1882
and again in 1890. He was a member of a well known family, and
was quite wealthy. He was 60(?) years of age last April and was
_____ of Madison county.
HOUCK,
DAVID/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 12, 1901
The many friends of David Houck will regret to learn of his
death, which took place last night at 10:30 o'clock after a
week's illness of pneumonia. David Houck was the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Houck, and was born in Newark, Ohio March 11, 1879,
making him 21 years of age at the time of his death. He came to
Alton with his parents seven years ago, and has since resided
here. He had just entered his second year as a glassblower and
was unmarried. Mr. Houck was a member of the Redmen, the F. A.
A., and of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. He was
a member and active worker in the C. P. church, a teacher in the
Sunday school, and a member of the C. E. Society. The funeral
will be at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon from the C. P. church.
HOUCK, ELIZABETH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September
27, 1915
Commits Suicide By Drinking Chloroform - In Despair
Because of Amputated Leg
Miss Elizabeth Houck, aged 39, drank
chloroform with fatal effect Monday morning about 9 o'clock at
the home of J. J. Krehling, 512 Oak street. She died about noon
after doctors had worked over her for two hours. They said at
the time they were trying to save her life there was slight
chance for success, as she had taken enough to cause a serious
effect of her heart. Miss Houck formerly conducted a millinery
store in St. Louis, and because of ill health came to make her
home with her cousin, Mrs. Krehling. She had resided with the
family the past eighteen months. Some time ago she had undergone
an operation for the removal of a leg, and the wound would break
open from time to time. She was kept in the house most of the
time, it is said, because when she put any weight on her leg
there would be trouble. She became despondent because of this
failure of her leg to heal up, and she resolved to kill herself.
She left a note in which she made explanation of her suicide.
After her suicide a considerable sum of money was found in her
room, and this was taken in charge by the coroner's undertaker
and put in a bank to the credit of her estate.
HOUCK,
FRED M./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 24, 1903
Fred M. Houck, who resides at 631 Spring street, died last
night at 11 o'clock from illness produced by cancer. Mr. Houck's
wife and two children, adults, survive him. He was born in
Wurtemberg, Germany, and was 59 years of age. The funeral will
take place Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family home.
HOUSE, JABEZ B. (REVEREND)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
February 12, 1917
Godfrey Minister Dies
Just as he was
walking across the reading room of the Y. M. C. A. Saturday
evening, on his way to attend a prohibition meeting at which
Capt. Richard P. Hobson was to be the speaker, Rev. Jabez House,
pastor of the Godfrey Methodist Church, was stricken with a
fatal illness, and he died Sunday morning at 3 o'clock in the Y.
M. C. A. building where he was kept because it was realized he
did not have long to live. Rev. Mr. House was the leader of the
new band the Y. M. C. A. had organized, and he had planned to
lead the hand at the entertainments to be given Saturday
evening. He had removed his coat and cap, and it is supposed
that, feeling the sickness of the stomach that often comes with
apopletic strokes, he started for the toilet room and collapsed
before he got there. He remained unconscious to the end. Rev.
Mr. House was a native of Holcombe, Somersetshire, England, and
was 65 years, 3 months, 18 days. He was the youngest of five
children and his father was a local preacher in the Methodist
Church. He had also a brother who was a clergyman, and a sister
who was a Deaconess. At 31 he become a Methodist preacher and
served the following charges: Wanda, Donnelson, Litchfield,
Piasa, Bunker Hill, Bethany, Waterloo for eight years,
Coulterville, and Godfrey. He was serving the last place very
efficiently at the time of his death. He was married to Miss
Esther Last in London, England, September 23, 1873. One child
was born to them, and it died in infancy. Mrs. Maud Leaply of
Liberty, Ill. is an adopted daughter. Mr. House had not been
feeling well for some days, but was much better Saturday. He
left home to go to practice with the band at the Y. M. C. A.,
where he suffered the attack of apoplexy. Mrs. House is left
alone to mourn his death. The church at Godfrey is deeply
stirred at the death of their beloved and efficient pastor. The
funeral service will be held in the Godfrey Methodist Church
Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m., and will be conducted by Rev. C.
C. Hall, district superintendent of the East St. Louis district
conferences of the Methodist Church. The interment will be in
Godfrey Cemetery. The body will lie in state in the Godfrey
Methodist Church Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon, and tonight from
7 to 9 p.m. Owing to the size of the casket, it was impossible
to take it into the home. Rev. Mr. House was a man of scholarly
attainments. He was not only a preacher, but he had devoted much
attention to newspaper work and was known in many newspaper
offices as a man of the deepest sympathy for that profession,
and also as a great admirer and a just critic of the newspapers.
His death is a big loss to the community in which he lived.
HOUZE,
REUBEN J./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 16, 1910
Reuben J. Houze, in his 85th year, died Sunday afternoon at 3
o'clock at his home in Turner tract in the North Side from
weakness of old age. He was born in Maryland July 6, 1825. Most
of his life he was a farmer, since he was old enough to do any
work, and until he became too old to be active. He lived many
years near East Newbern and his body will be taken to that place
for burial Tuesday morning. Mr. Houze leaves only one son, all
the remainder of his family having died before him.
HOVEY, JAMES
B./Source: Alton Telegraph, Thursday, August 1, 1878
Upper Alton - The funeral services of Mr. James B. Hovey were
attended Tuesday by Rev. Dr. Kendrick. A large company gathered
at the house and accompanied the remains to the cemetery. The
body was in charge of the Masons, of which order the deceased
had long been an honored member. Mr. Hovey held his lodge
membership in Texas, but was a member of Franklin Chapter No.
___ of this place.
HOVEY, PERIES G./Source: Alton Telegraph, August 8, 1851
Died on the 26th ult., Mr. Peries G. Hovey, formerly of Oxford,
Massachusetts, aged 56 years.
HOWARD, ALEX/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 15,
1913
Man Shot At By David Mays In Fun, Succumbs to Paralysis
Alex Howard, a negro employed as a fireman at
the Armstrong quarry, died at St. Joseph's Hospital Monday
morning from a bullet wound he received while playfully joking
with David Mays. According to the story told at the time of the
shooting by Mays, and corroborated by Howard before his death,
Howard had thrown a stone from the top of the bluff at Mays to
attract his attention, and Mays, just to show his attention had
been attracted, fired a revolver. The bullet, it was said,
struck a stone and glancing, wounded Howard in the shoulder, a
piece of bone being driven into his spine and causing paralysis.
Saturday evening a surgical operation was performed to remove
the bone from the spinal cord, and Howard failed to rally from
the operation. It was said that before his death he made a
statement which would exonerate Mays of any murderous intent,
and though this statement was made, the chief of police gave
orders that Mays be apprehended. He was out on $500 bond. Howard
leaves his wife and two children. He lived on Division street.
David Mays was re-arrested today and was put in jail to await
the action of the coroner's jury following the death of Alex
Howard, whom he claims he accidentally shot on the bluffs last
week. The inquest will be held tomorrow afternoon. Howard was 25
years of age.
HOWARD, ANN VERTER/Source: Alton Telegraph, November 10, 1838
Wife of Alton Mayor Dies
Died, on Friday evening
the 2d inst., in the full hope of a blessed immortality, Mrs.
Ann Verter Howard, consort of Charles Howard, Esq., Mayor of
this City; leaving a deeply afflicted husband, two young
children, and numerous friends and relatives to mourn her loss.
She lived beloved, and died lamented. The deceased was about 30
years of age.
HOWARD, BEAL/Source: Alton Telegraph, August 13, 1874
Mr.
Beal Howard, one of our oldest citizens, died on Friday last at
his residence on the Grafton Road [West Delmar], in the 84th
year of his age. His disease was dysentery.
Mr. Howard,
in company with his brother Charles, removed to this city
[Alton] in the year 1830, from Alexandria, Virginia, when the
site where Alton now stands was almost an unbroken forest. They
settled in a small log house which stood, at that time, just
above and a little east of the present Union Depot [near the
northeast corner of Broadway and Market Streets]. His life has
been an eventful one, and there is hardly a person who has
resided in this city during the last forty years but knew and
venerated him.
In the year 1836, Mr. Howard owned most of
the block where the Presbyterian Church now stands, and he was
offered sixty-two thousand dollars for it, with the buildings
then upon it, but he declined the offer. In 1837, the financial
panic swept over the country, severely affecting the business of
Alton. Almost every business firm failed, and real estate
depreciated at a fearful rate, and the same property was sold
for less than that many hundreds of dollars. But Mr. Howard was
not the only one who made financial mistakes in the early
history of this city.
Mr. Howard was one of the founders
of the Protestant Methodist Church, and aided in erecting a
small stone church on the hill, near where Mr. Farber’s fine
residence now stands, and where that denomination worshipped for
several years, of which he was an active and consistent member
up to the time is was disbanded, after which he connected
himself with the Baptist Church, with which he was connected at
the time of his death. He has raised a family of nine children,
the most of whom are married and settled in this city and
vicinity. His funeral took place at his late residence on
Saturday last, the exercises being conducted by the Reverend T.
G. Field of this city.
HOWARD, BERTHA; ERNEST; and HAROLD/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, May 28, 1921 F
Five Drowned in Godfrey Pond Late
Friday
Three boys and two girls lost their lives by drowning
in the Godfrey pond Friday afternoon, and the details of the
drowning will perhaps never be known. There are indications that
at least one of the deaths was due to the self-sacrificing
heroism of Russell Hillman, aged 15, who is believed to have
tried to save the lives of members of the party.
The
dead are: Russell Hillman, aged 15; Bertha Howard, aged 15;
Ernest Howard, aged 9; Harold Howard, aged 7; Bessie Hobson,
aged 17. Wilmot Holmes, a sixth member of the party, escaped
with his life.
Of the five who drowned, Russell Hillman,
it is supposed, from the positions in which the bodies of two of
the girls were found, succeeded in towing ashore Bertha Howard,
leaving her in shallow water where her hands could easily have
touched some planks on shore, but she was too weak to save
herself and she drowned in shallow water three or four feet from
shore. It is supposed that having towed the Howard girl ashore,
Hilman swam out to save Bessie Hobson and that the two went
down. Their bodies were found very close together. Wilmot
Holmes, the only member of the party who survived, at first told
a story that he had not been in the boat with the others and
that he did not know what had happened. He said that he was at
the pond with the party and that when it was proposed to get
into the leaky boat, he agreed to stay out and let the others
have it by themselves. He said they told him to wait until they
came back and that he waited a long time and when they did not
return, he went on home. Coroner Streeper and Constable Frank
Morrison took Holmes to one side and questioned him closely
about the story he told, and he then broke down and told the
story as follows: He said that all six members of the party were
in the boat and that one of the girls, Bertha Howard, was
rocking it. He said that he told her she would sink the boat if
she did not desist, and that he leaped out into the water. He
said that some of the drowning ones got hold of him and carried
him down, and he released himself, swimming ashore, when he saw
that the members of the party were lost. He said he was so
terrified that he made a long detour around Godfrey and made his
way home.
The body of Bertha Howard was discovered at 6
o'clock, probably two hours after the drowning. Peter Needham
had gone to the pond and while walking along the shore noticed
the body of Bertha Howard lying in shallow water close to the
bank. He called help and her body was drawn out of the water.
Searching parties, learning that there had been a party of boys
and girls together began the search for the bodies in the pond.
The bodies of Russell Hillman and Bertha Hopson were found
together in deep water about 25 feet from shore and that of
Ernest Howard was found just a short distance from them. The
search was continued for the smallest of the Howard children
until late at night.
The supposition is that the members
of the party became alarmed at the boat taking water fast and in
their excitement, they tipped it over and all got into the
water, and just at that time Russell Hillman, a strong swimmer,
came along and went to their rescue, losing his own life for his
gallant effort. The three Howard victims are the children of Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Howard, who live four doors north of the post
office in Godfrey. There are two other children of the Howards,
Ward and Lee, both older. Russell Hillman was the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas W. Hillman, who live across the road from the C. &
A. station at Godfrey. He leaves two brothers, Warren and
Travis, and a sister, Katherine. Bessie Hobson was an adopted
girl. She leaves a brother, who was notified of his sister's
fate. She was employed as housekeeper for an aged lady in
Godfrey, and formerly was employed at Beverly Farm by Dr. W. H.
D. Smith.
Deputy Coroner C. N. Streeper took charge of
the bodies after they were taken from the water. He fixed the
time of the inquest for Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock. An effort
was made to find the Holmes boy after the discovery was made
that the party had been drowned and for a while it was feared
that he, too, had lost his life. Residents in the vicinity
reported having seen a boy leaving the place and so inquiry was
made at the Holmes boy's home and he was found there, and
members of his family told the story which has been given as his
story of what had preceded the drowning. He said that he could
not see from where he was what had happened, and he did not know
that the drowning had occurred.
The funeral of the three
Howard children will be held from the home Sunday afternoon, and
burials will be in Godfrey Cemetery. The body of Hilman will be
sent to Pleasant Hill, Illinois, for burial Sunday morning at 10
o'clock. The funeral of Miss Bessie Hobson will be held Sunday
morning at ten o'clock from the home of M. W. Hopkins, at 620
East Ninth Street, then on to the St. Patrick's Church. The
interment will be in the St. Joseph's Cemetery.
NOTES:
Wilmot Holmes, who survived that fateful day, was born in 1903 –
making him 18 years old at the time of the drownings. On April
2, 1924, Wilmot married Ioma Pines, and together they lived in
Alton. On July 16, 1924, he died of typhoid fever at the age of
21, and is buried in the Brighton City Cemetery.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 31, 1921
The funeral of the three Howard children drowned in the
Godfrey pond Friday afternoon, was held yesterday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock from the family home in Godfrey. Burial was in the
Godfrey cemetery. The three caskets were borne from the home,
which is very close to the Godfrey cemetery, over the hill to
the cemetery. There was a large attendance at the funeral
services and many beautiful floral offerings were sent by
sympathizing friends of the family. There was general sorrow in
the community and deepest sympathy for the family in their
triple bereavement.
HOWARD,
CATHERINE PATRICIA/Source: Advertiser, November 4, 1911
Mrs. Catherine Patricia Howard, widow of Paris A. Howard, an old
resident of Collinsville, born and raised in Ridge Prairie, died
Saturday, October 28, at the age of 74. She was the mother of
eleven children with five surviving; one son, Charles, and four
daughters: Mrs. Ellen Smith of Troy, Mrs. Emma McKane of
Caseyville, Mrs. Libby Rdle of Collinsville, and Miss Dairy
Howard of St. Louis, Mo. Funeral took place Wednesday from the
Methodist church with interment in Glenwood Cemetery.
HOWARD, CHARLES BEAL/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August
23, 1923
Charles B. Howard, a life-long resident of Alton and
a veteran of the Civil War, died this morning at 5:30 o’clock at
the home of a daughter, Mrs. Anna Fortin of 210 Lampert Avenue.
He was born October 17, 1833, bearing in his 90th year. With the
exception of the years spent in serving his country, Howard made
his home in Alton and vicinity. He was a farmer by occupation.
For the past seven years, he made his home with Mrs. Fortin. He
is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Anna Fortin and Mrs. Mollie
Larsh of Alton; Mrs. Lillie Keidel of Melville; and Mrs. Etta
Timmons of St. Louis. He also leaves 22 grandchildren and 26
great-grandchildren. His wife died 18 years ago. The funeral
will be held Saturday afternoon at two o’clock from the Fortin
home. Interment will be in Melville Cemetery.
HOWARD,
EDWARD/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 17, 1910
The funeral of Edward Howard, the old colored resident of Salu,
was held Sunday afternoon at the A. M. E. church. The service
was conducted by Rev. Flemming Gray, pastor of the church, and
remarks were made by the Revs. Otley, Smith and Barton. There
was a very large attendance of friends of deceased who had known
him during the long number of years he had resided in Alton.
Burial was in Oakwood cemetery.
HOWARD,
ELLEN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 8, 1904
The funeral of Miss Ellen Howard, who died Saturday at St.
Joseph's hospital, will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
and services will be conducted by Rev. H. M. Chittenden; burial
in City cemetery.
HOWARD, EMILY M. (nee PIERCE)/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, September 29, 1904
Mrs. Emily M. Howard, wife
of C. O. Howard, and daughter of George G. Pierce of Godfrey,
died of typhoid pneumonia on Wednesday at 4:10 p.m. Mrs. Howard
contracted the disease while nursing her father, who died just
one week ago. She was born in Alton, August 18, 1844. She has
resided in Alton steadily since 1891. Her husband and five
children survive her, viz: Mrs. Annie Fortin; C. O. Howard Jr.;
Mrs. Mollie Larsch; Mrs. Etta Price, all residents of Alton; and
Miss Lillie Kiedell of Melville. Her mother also survives her.
Mrs. Howard has been a Christian since early childhood and an
attendant of public worship whenever it was possible for her to
do so. The funeral will take place on Sunday, 2 p.m. from the
family home.
HOWARD, GEORGE BARRETT/Source: Alton Telegraph, November 17,
1848
Died on the evening of the 5th(?) of November, at the
residence of his father, George Barrett, youngest child of Beal
and Ann R. Howard of Alton; aged 2 years, 1 months, and 1 day.
HOWARD, GUS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 20,
1902
Gus Howard, formerly a resident of Godfrey, died at
Mexico, Mo., Sunday, and was buried at Godfrey today. The body
was taken in charge by Western Star Lodge, No. 1. Burial was in
the Godfrey Cemetery. Many years ago Mr. Howard lived on Main
street in Alton, and was engaged in business here. Twenty years
ago he sold out his possessions here and went to Mexico, Mo., to
engage in agricultural pursuits. The pallbearers were Thomas
Corbett, Thomas Hyndman, Oliver Gent, Charles Strittmatter, W.
B. Rose, and Joseph Kehr.
HOWARD,
HAZEL VIRGINIA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 25,
1905
Hazel Virginia, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Walter Howard, died Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock after a brief
illness, aged 4 months. The funeral will be Tuesday morning at
10 o'clock from the home in North Alton to City Cemetery, Rev.
H. M. Chittenden officiating.
HOWARD,
JAMES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 25, 1901
James Howard, son of John Howard, died last evening at 8 o'clock
at the family home on Elm street after a short illness with
pneumonia. He in his twenty-seventh year, and had lived in Alton
all his life. He was an apprentice at the glass works and was a
member of the Columbia bowling club and the Alton Cocked Hat
League. The funeral will be from the Cathedral and will probably
be held Tuesday morning.
HOWARD,
JENNIE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 25, 1907
Mrs. Jennie Howard, wife of George Howard, died at the family
home on Bloomfield street Saturday night from stomach troubles,
after a long illness. She was 32 years of age. Her mother, Mrs.
Laura Curtis, and five brothers survive her. The funeral will be
Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Services at the A. M. E. church.
HOWARD,
JOHN/Source: The Ottawa Free Trader, Ottawa, Illinois, July 24,
1846
Reported from Alton - John, third son of Mr. Beall
Howard, an aged and respectable citizen of this place, met with
a melancholy end, drowning, near the Alton House in Alton, on
Monday evening. He was bathing with his two brothers, and some
other lads, when he unfortunately got out of his depth and was
drowned. His body was recovered about an hour and a half
afterwards, and every exertion made to restore him to life, but
without success. May the bereaved parents and connections of the
deceased be supported under this heavy affliction by the rich
consolations the gospel affords to "those who mourn." Alton
Telegraph.
HOWARD, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April
5, 1901
John Howard, aged 61, died this noon at the
family home on Elm street after a week's illness with liver and
kidney trouble. Mr. Howard was one of the best known residents
of the northwestern part of the city. He came to Alton in 1856
and lived in the city continuously. A week ago last Sunday his
son, James Howard, died, and the father never recovered from the
effect of the shock of losing his son. A few days after the
funeral the father was taken ill downtown and failed rapidly.
His death has been expected the last three days. He leaves his
wife, four sons, John, Robert, William and Frank Howard, and two
daughters, Mrs. Daniel Gorman and Mary Howard. The funeral will
take place at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon and services will be
held in the Cathedral.
HOWARD,
JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 8, 1904
John Howard died Thursday morning at 11 o'clock at his home in
Upper Alton, death resulting from the injuries he sustained last
Friday by falling 35 feet with a scaffold at the glass works.
Howard and another man were building a smoke stack, and the
scaffold upon which they were working collapsed. Howard
sustained a broken ankle and was badly bruised, but it is
supposed that an injury to his spine caused his death. Since the
accident he suffered great pain, and the last few days his body
was paralyzed. John Howard was a respected colored man and was a
steady, hard worker. He was 52 years old and leaves besides his
wife, one son, Arthur Howard, also two brothers, Ed and Will
Howard. The funeral will take place from the home at 2 o'clock
Saturday afternoon.
HOWARD,
MARY E./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 4, 1917
Miss Mary E. Howard, colored, aged 37, died at her home on Piasa
street on Saturday evening. She is survived by one brother, four
sisters and a mother. The funeral services will be conducted at
ten o'clock tomorrow morning at the Campbell A. M. Chapel.
HOWARD, SAMUEL/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 31, 1844
Died, near Alton on the 21st inst., after a short illness,
Mr. Samuel Howard, in the 85th year of his age. During the last
forty years of his long life, he endeavored, by the aid of the
Gospel, to prepare for death, and his last moments were such as
indicated that he fully realized that, "Jesus can make a dying
bed Feel soft as downy pillows are; While on his breast be laid
his hand, And breathed his life out calmly there." We would not
call thee from bliss; but rather mourn thy loss until we meet
above!
HOWARD, SOLOMON/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 17,
1900
Superintendent of Elm Ridge Dies
Solomon Howard,
an old resident of Alton, died this morning at the place of
William Eliot Smith, where he had been employed many years as
superintendent of Elm Ridge. He was 68 years of age. Five years
ago he suffered severe injuries by a fall, and never recovered
fully. Consumption set in and caused his death. The time of the
funeral is not appointed.
HOWARD,
UNKNOWN INFANT/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 26, 1918
The four months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Howard died
Sunday at St. Joseph's hospital from acute stomach trouble. The
father is a soldier stationed at Camp Shelby, Miss., and the
funeral has been postponed until he can get here. It will be
held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from St. Paul's Episcopal
church, and burial will be in City cemetery. Since Mr. Howard
entered the army, his wife and child have made their home with
Mr. and Mrs. George Kitzmiller of West Delmar avenue, the ladies
being sisters. The child was removed Saturday from the
Kitzmiller home to the hospital.
HOWARD, UNKNOWN WIFE OF HARRY/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, November 28, 1905
Bullet Wound Proves Fatal -
Accidentally Shot by Two Boys Playing
Mrs. Harry Howard, who
was wounded seven months ago by a rifle bullet fired by two boys
who were playing with a rifle at Tenth and George streets, died
Monday night at her home, 622 east Fourth street, after long
suffering from the wound accidentally inflicted upon her. It
will be remembered that while Mrs. Howard was in the yard at her
then home, on Tenth street between Langdon and George streets,
when a bullet form a 22 calibre rifle struck her in the spine,
severing the spine and completely paralyzing her. At first she
did not suffer, but in the latter weeks of her life she suffered
severely, and it became necessary to keep her under the
influence of opiates all the time. She wasted away from the
paralysis, and during the past week her death was expected at
any time. The death of Mrs. Howard is one of the saddest
accidents of the kind that has occurred in Alton. The family
have had the active assistance and the sympathy of all who know
them and everything has been done that was possible to relieve
the situation produced by the unfortunate accident. Mrs. Howard
was in St. Joseph's hospital for several months after she was
shot. Mrs. Howard was just past 23 years of age and was the
mother of two children, who are bereft by death of their
mother's care. The funeral will be held from the family home,
626 east Fourth street [article had 2 different addresses],
Wednesday at 2 p.m
HOWARTON, HARRY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 19,
1918
Assaulted by Pro-German [this was during WWI] - Later
Dies
Harry Howarton underwent a surgical operation
at St. Joseph's Hospital this morning in the hope that it would
save his life, which has been in danger ever since he was struck
on the head with a poker by Grover Hays in a fight, one week ago
last Sunday night. Howarton may not live, though it was said at
the hospital the trephining of his skull was successful, and it
was found that his skull had been fractured by the blow
administered by Hays. Details of the trouble were not in the
hands of the police today, but from what had been learned it was
said that Howarton and Hays quarrelled, and that Hays wielded
the poker over Howarton's head. After that Howarton had a large
lump for a while, and he began to show indications of bad
consequences of the blow. He was dazed for a while, and instead
of recovering he kept getting worse. Sunday Dr. George K. Worden
had him taken to St. Joseph's Hospital, as he had become
unconscious and seemed to be going to pieces. He was kept in the
hospital until Tuesday morning, without being operated upon.
Then it became apparent that something would have to be done as
Howarton would not improve. A section of the bone was taken out
to relieve the pressure on the brain, and this operation is
looked to for relief, if anything can help the injured man. The
police recalled today that Hays was arrested last fall at the
time when a contingent of Alton soldiers were leaving for Camp
Taylor. He made some uncomplimentary remarks about the men and
seemed to be in a bad humor. He was taken to Springfield and
held there for a while until he had convinced the authorities
that his ill humor manifested toward the drafted men was merely
the results of a bad morning after the night before. He had been
drinking heavily and was in a bad humor when it came time for
him to go to work. He was working at the State Hospital at the
time, one on the way while riding on a street car he made
remarks as he passed the drafted men. He was arrested very soon
afterward and pleaded he did not mean any harm. His employer
vouched for him at the time, and there was some sentiment that
the man perhaps was not as bad as he appeared. The assault he
had committed on Howarton, however, is a very serious one, and
he is being held without bail until the outcome of Howarton's
injuries can be known. Howarton's folks came from Jerseyville to
be with him. It has not been learned definitely whether Hays and
Howarton had been discussing war when the assault took place.
(Later) Howarton died this afternoon at St. Joseph's Hospital.
After the trephining operation he kept growing gradually weaker,
and there seemed to be no hope for his recovery. The police went
to the hospital this morning and attempted to get a statement
from him, but he was unable to do any talking. Chief of Police
Fitzgerald said this afternoon he would hold Hays without bail
until the coroner's jury could hold an inquest. Howarton was 38
years of age.
HOWELL, ALFRED J./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
December 21, 1908
Alfred J. Howell, aged 54, died at St.
Joseph's hospital Sunday evening at 10 o'clock after an illness
of several months. The death of Mr. Howell has been expected the
last four or five days. He had been very ill, his friends knew,
and he could see but few people at the hospital, but it was not
generally realized that his condition was so grave. A few weeks
ago he arrived home from Hot Springs, Arkansas where he had gone
for the benefit of his health. The change did not improve him
and he was very ill at Hot Springs before returning to Alton. He
was taken to the hospital immediately on his arrival in his home
city and was never able to leave the place. His decline after
his return was steady and rapid. It was found that he had an
incurable liver trouble. Mr. Howell's death following so soon
after the death of his wife was the cause of a great surprise
generally among those who had know him and had done business
with both of them in their store. Both were apparently in good
health and Mrs. Howell had been engaged about her usual duties
in her store until the day before she was taken to the hospital
to undergo a surgical operation which proved fatal. Her husband
was supposed by his friends to be strong and well, and it was
only after he disposed of his business recently that his health
began to break down completely. He came to Alton over 25 years
ago and engaged in business. He was an expert embalmer and also
conducted a carpet store, first on Belle street then on Third
street. With his wife he conducted a very successful business
for many years. Beside his aged father, Joseph Howell of
Brighton, he leaves one brother, Edwin of East St. Louis, and
three sisters, Mrs. G. M. French of Mattoon, Mrs. D. A. Rice of
Brighton, and Mrs. T. H. Hall of Gillespie. The three sisters
were with him when he died. The body was taken to the home of
Arthur Johnstone on Alby street, and will remain there until
Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., when the funeral will be held from the
Congregational church, of which Mr. Howell was a member. He was
connected with the Masonic fraternity and the funeral services
at City cemetery will be under the auspices of Piasa lodge, F. &
A. M.
HOWELL, MARY (nee JOHNSTONE]/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, November 19, 1907
Mrs. Mary Howell, wife of
Alfred J. Howell, died at 12:45 o'clock Tuesday noon at St.
Joseph's hospital, aged 48 years. Altonians generally were
shocked when the news was sent out over the telephone wires that
Mrs. Howell was dead. Only a few days ago she had been at her
usual post of duty in the place of business conducted by her
husband on Third street. She was seemingly in good condition, so
far as her friends could tell. She had, however, been a long
sufferer from a malady which once before had made a surgical
operation necessary. She was operated on last Sunday morning at
an early hour, and at first her condition seemed to be
favorable. The attending surgeon had said that it was a very
grave operation, and that it was a serious case, but Mrs. Howell
was determined to undergo it in the hope that she would get
permanent relief which was promised if the operation was a
success. She failed to rally promptly, however, and the first
twenty hours from the time the operation was begun she was very
restless, which was taken as a very bad symptom. She rallied
then, however, and seemed to be much brighter, but at 8 o'clock
Tuesday morning she was taken with another bad spell. Members of
her family had been with her all morning, and at noon they
thought that she was better and they left for their homes, but
had no sooner arrived than they were summoned to return to the
hospital at once. The end came very suddenly and was not
expected by anyone. Mrs. Howell was a member of an old and
prominent Alton family. She was a native of Alton and had lived
in the city all her life. She had been engaged in business with
her husband in Alton for twenty years, and was one of the best
known women in the city. She was always in the store with her
husband and even up to the day last week when she went to the
hospital to have the surgical operation performed she was
engaged as usual in the store. Outwardly she seemed to be in a
condition that would warrant belief in her life being prolonged
many years, but she was a sufferer for many years and few knew
what her trouble called upon her to endure. She was a woman of
excellent judgment, possessed good business ability and
contributed largely to the success in the business the firm was
doing. She had very many friends, who have found her tender and
sympathetic with them in their hours of trouble, and always
ready to do what she could when sorrow came to those she knew
well. She leaves one sister, Mrs. Thomas W. Collins, and two
brothers, A. H. Johnstone and Ralph J. Johnstone. Her husband,
who had been constant in his attendance upon her since she was
taken to the hospital, was with her when she died. [Burial was
in Alton City Cemetery]
HOWELL, UNKNOWN MAN/Source: Alton Telegraph, September 27,
1845
Elderly Man Burns To Death in Scarritt's Prairie
We are pained to
state that a Mr. Howell, an elderly citizen of this county, lost
his life on Saturday last in Scarritt's Prairie [Godfrey], in
the following manner: It seems that he was walking near a dry
tree to which fire had been set, when a large limb, nearly burnt
off from the trunk, fell upon him, breaking one of his legs and
otherwise so disabling and confining him that he was wholly
unable to move from the spot. In this most distressing stiuation
he remained until the fire, as it gradually consumed the limb,
approached the wretched man, seized on his helpless frame, and
brought him to a painful end. Towards the close of the appalling
scene his wife accidentally reached the fatal spot, but he lived
only a few minutes after her arrival.
HOXSEY, MARY/Source: Alton Telegraph, October 11, 1850
Died in Edwardsville on the 4th instant, Mrs. Mary Hoxsey, widow
of William Hoxsey, aged 73 years and ten months and seventeen
days.
HUBBARD,
JOSEPH L./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 17, 1904
Mr. Joseph L. Hubbard, after a lingering illness, entered
into rest Thursday morning, March 17, in the 88th year of his
age, having been born in Prince Edward county, Virginia, April
6, 1816. Mr. Hubbard, by his kind, gentle and patient nature,
endeared himself to all who knew him intimately, and his passing
away leaves a loneliness for family and friends. Four children
survive - Mrs. J. W. Milner of Sulphur Springs, Va.; Mrs. Edward
Phillips of St. Louis; Mr. T. A. Hubbard of Chicago; and Mrs. G.
A. McMillen of Alton. The funeral will take place from the
residence of Dr. McMillen at 10 o'clock Saturday morning.
Interment private.
HUBBEL, MARIE MARGARET/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, September 16, 1921
Marie Margaret, the three
weeks' old daughter of Lieutenant and Mrs. Lewis Hubbel died
early this morning at the home of Mrs. Hubbel's mother, Mrs.
Anna O'Dell, on Holland avenue, after an illness of three days,
suffering from summer influenza. The deceased is survived by her
parents, Lieut. and Mrs. L. Hubbel, and one sister. Funeral
arrangements have not yet been made, as Lieut. Hubbel is
stationed at Charleston, S. C. As soon as word is received from
him, the funeral arrangements will be made.
HUBDE, FRANK/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 10, 1901
Commits Suicide on Wife's Grave
Frank Hubde, a well known and
prosperous farmer living on a farm this side of Edwardsville,
swallowed a vial of carbolic acid Tuesday evening on the grave
of his wife and was dead when found a few hours later. His wife
died recently and since that event he has been very despondent.
HUBER,
ADAM/Source: The Highland Journal, April 1907 - Submitted by
Robert Snyder
Adam Huber succumbed to a stroke of
paralysis at 6:30 Saturday evening (April 14, 1907). He had been
ill some time, and all day Saturday he suffered intense pain.
Shortly after supper he fell to the floor and within a few
minutes was dead. The funeral took place Tuesday morning,
services being conducted in St. Paul's church by Rev. Ferdinand
Stick. Interment was in the Catholic Cemetery. The pall bearers
were Louis Lehmann, John Mannhardt, Frank Buettner, Baptist
Estenpreir?, Frank Jacober, Sr., and Louis Wunsch. Mr. Huber was
born in Oestrrigen, Baden, Germany, on December 1, 1843, and
hence attained the age of 63 years, 4 months and 12 days He
served in the commissary department of the German Army during
the Franco-Prussian war, and in 1871, at the close of the strife
he came to America. On February 1, 1876, he was united in
marriage with Miss Margaretha Uhl, with whom he came to Highland
in 1880. Thirteen children were born to the union and all save
one daughter, Elizabeth, survive. They are: Martin, Joseph,
Carl, William, Clarence, Anna, Emma, Mary, Selma, Isabelle,
Hannah and Margareth. Besides wife and children, deceased leaves
three brothers residing in Germany. Deceased was a man devoted
to his family and a lover of home. Up till a few years ago, when
health began to fail, his services as a laborer were eagerly
sought for no one could put aside more work than he in a given
time.
HUBER, ALVIN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February
7, 1905
The family of Fabian Huber was called to mourn
again today the death of a child, the second to die within ten
days, from diphtheria. Alvin, the 3 year old son, died at 5
o'clock this morning at the family home. Burial was in St.
Joseph's cemetery.
HUBNER, JOHN C./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 13,
1922
John C. Hubner, aged 40, died at St. Joseph's
Hospital at 6:30 o'clock this morning, where he has been
receiving treatment for the past four weeks. He has been ill
since last October and his death was not unexpected. He is
survived by his wife, Maud Logan Hubner, to whom he was married
fifteen years ago, and a daughter, Margaret Dorothy. He was the
son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hubner and leaves his parents, four
sisters, Mrs. Frank ???ekhl of St. Louis, Mrs. Henry Koenig,
Mrs. Jacob Schneider and Miss Lucretia Hubner, and one brother,
Robert Hubner. "Dick" Hubner, as he was best known to his
intimates, was born Sept. 27, 1882, and was reared in Alton. For
many years he has been employed as switchman for the Big Four
being on the "Plug." He was a well known young man and his
illness has been watched with interest by friends. News of his
death caused much sorrow. The body has been taken to the family
home, 1007 East Fourth Street, and the funeral will be held from
there to St. Patrick's Church on Wednesday morning.
HUDDLESTON, EUNICE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 9, 1920
The funeral of Eunice, the 18 months old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas Huddleston of 915 Alby street, will be held tomorrow
afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, from the home, and burial will be in
City cemetery.
HUDGENS, JAMES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 16, 1908
In the death of "Jim" Hudgens in St. Louis yesterday, there
passes away one of the best known old river men at Alton. He was
a familiar figure along the river bank, and he seemed unable to
stay away from the water, even in his old age, and when
afflicted with a terrible disease. He had lived in Alton almost
all his life. Many years ago he ran a boat named the Jerome,
which was the then only pleasure boat in Alton harbor, and he
carried many a party of Alton people out for pleasant times. The
body arrived this afternoon from St. Louis and was buried
immediately afterward in the City Cemetery.
HUDGENS, NENA McADAMS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December
15, 1904
Mrs. Nena McAdams Hudgens, wife of H. R.
Hudgens, died Wednesday evening at the family home on Grove
street after an illness of twelve hours. Mrs. Hudgens' death was
due to uraemic poisoning which set in several days before her
death, but which manifested itself for the first time Wednesday
morning when she fell in a convulsion at her home. She did not
regain consciousness and did not know of the birth of a little
daughter which was the primary cause of the malady. Mrs. Hudgens
was 35 years of age November 29. She had lived in Alton since
girlhood. When very young she united with the Cumberland
Presbyterian church, since then she was one of the most
consistent, devoted and earnest members and workers in the
church. She was deeply interested in the work of the Ladies Aid
Society and the missionary society of her church, and was a most
useful member. The death of Mrs. Hudgens is a cruel shock to her
family circle. She leaves beside her husband, 3 children: Helen,
aged 7; and Warren, aged 4; and an infant daughter, one day old.
She was the daughter of Mrs. Annie McAdams and the late William
McAdams. Her family did not know that her condition was serious.
She had been in what appeared to be the best of health, and
there was no cause for alarm until she was taken with the
convulsion. Other convulsions followed after the poison had
affected her brain, and only once, then for a minute, did she
manifest any signs of consciousness before death ended her life.
At one time she roused herself from the comatose condition into
which she had fallen, and her mother instinct, ever uppermost
with her, caused her to inquire after her children, and when she
was told they were well she relapsed into unconsciousness. The
home life of Mrs. Hudgens was perfect. She possessed a loveable,
sweet disposition which endeared her to everyone she met. She
was a good mother and a faithful wife, always most deeply
interested in the care and welfare of her family, and her loss
is a very sad affliction to them. Few of her friends knew of her
serious condition until the sad news of her death was speeding
quickly about the city. Mrs. Hudgens leaves beside her husband
and children, her mother, four sisters: Mrs. Eugene Gaskins,
Mrs. J. H. Dickie, Mrs. Frank Clifford, Miss Fay McAdams; and
three brothers, Clark, John D., and William McAdams. The funeral
will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Cumberland
Presbyterian church.
HUDSON, CURTIS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 24,
1921
Man Went Insane, Killed in Gun Fight With Railroad Policeman
It is established that the negro slain at Granite City
several weeks ago in a gun fight with a railroad policeman,
after the negro had menaced the crew of a train on the Big Four,
was an escaped inmate of the Alton State Hospital. The negro,
whose name is said to be Curtis Hudson, was formerly imprisoned
in the hospital for criminal insane at Chester. He was
discharged there and afterward picked up at Belleville and
committed to the Alton State Hospital, where he proved
tractable. He escaped about March 9, and after wandering about,
boarded a train at East Alton and attempted to take possession
of the train. He had an old rusty revolver that was worthless,
but he managed to get a revolver away from a member of the train
crew and then he had something dangerous. He engaged in a battle
with the conductor at Granite City and a policeman shot the
negro just in time to save his own life. It was said at the
state hospital that no one had been sent to identify the man who
has been kept in the morgue at Granite City ever since he was
killed. It is believed from the description the dead man was the
escaped insane man. Dr. George A. Zeller said that the man
should never have been brought to the Alton hospital, as he had
given trouble wherever he was. He was not originally a criminal,
but went insane and developed criminal traits which made it
necessary that he be sent to the hospital for the criminal
insane. He was a man of gigantic stature and of such giant
strength that its full power was never tested. Dr. Zeller said
that the patient could have easily taken any ordinary man and
broken his back by exerting the strength of his body or arms. In
such respect was the negro's strength held he was always kept
idle and never allowed to help, as his tendency when used for
labor was to attempt to take charge of the job and then trouble
always started. During the period he was in the state hospital
here, Hudson gave no trouble because of the system of handling
him that was adopted. He improved mentally and then decided to
run away. According to the description of the man given by
hospital attendants, the negro was built with the strength of a
huge gorilla, and it was only by keeping him pacified that it
was possible to handle him. Dr. Zeller said that when the man
was sent here his record was known in Belleville, but that it
was not known to him or he would never have received the man.
HUDSON, JOHN H./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 28, 1906
John H. Hudson, aged 48, died last night at the home of his
niece, Mrs. J. Johnson, on the Grafton road near Melville. His
death was due to injuries he sustained last week by falling from
a hammock when the rope supporting the hammock broke. He was
struck on the back of his head and broke a blood vessel. Mr.
Hudson had been in ill health this summer and came out from St.
Louis to spend the summer. He leaves one brother, living near
Upper Alton, and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral
will be held Sunday afternoon from the Melville church, and
burial will be in the Melville cemetery.
HUDSON, JOHN H./Source: Alton Telegraph, Thursday, May 25, 1893
Mr. John H. Hudson died Friday morning at 11 o'clock, at his
home on East Fourth street in this city [Alton]. Mr. Hudson had
been complaining for a few days, but was not in bed. His death
was sudden, and was caused by heart failure. Mr. Hudson was in
his 78th year, and had lived in Alton for many years. He had
also been a resident of Kane, in Jersey County. Mr. Hudson was
most highly esteemed by a very large circle of acquaintances for
his sterling worth and readiness to aid in every good cause. He
has been a leader in the Prohibition movement in this section
for a number of years. He was a member of the Unitarian church.
Mr. Hudson was born in Mendham, N. J., in 1815. He was twice
married, and leaves a family consisting of Mrs. Ulrich Eberhardt
of Newark, N. J.; Mrs. Joseph Dresser of Kane, Ill.; Mrs. Addie
O'Haver, Miss Sara Hudson and Mrs. William Cartwright of this
city. He came to Michigan in 1837 and came to Illinois in 1856.
Since coming to Alton, he was proprietor of the old St. Charles
Hotel, after which he was engaged at the carpenter's trade until
the last ten years.
HUDSON, MARY A./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 15,
1904
Mrs. Mary A. Hudson, wife of Peter Hudson, died
Sunday at noon at the family home on East Brown street after a
long illness with consumption. Besides her husband, Mrs. Hudson
is survived by two sons and four daughters. The funeral will
take place Wednesday morning from the family home, and the body
will be shipped to Carrollton for burial. The Hudson family
moved to Upper Alton from Carrollton two years ago.
HUDSON, MOODY/Source: Alton Telegraph, August 9, 1850
Died
in Alton on the night of Monday, the 6th inst., after a severe
illness, Mr. Moody Hudson, in the 63rd(?) year of his age. The
deceased was a native of New York, but had resided in Alton
about two years. He was a very worthy man, and has left a widow,
three children by a former wife, several step-children, and many
friends to deplore his loss.
HUDSON, SARA E./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 12, 1919
Instructor in Alton Schools for Forty-five Years
Miss Sara E. Hudson, a teacher in the public schools for
forty-five years, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. W. H.
Cartwright, 1524 Jersey street, Upper Alton, Sunday afternoon at
5 o'clock, after an illness that began with the influenza, ran
through a course of pneumonia, and finally resulted in a nervous
collapse after she had returned to her duties before she was
able to do so. Miss Hudson's death removes from the corps of
teachers in the Alton public schools one of the best beloved
teachers ever in the Alton schools. Taken according to old time
standards of disciplinarians, Miss Hudson might not have
qualified as a great success, in the days when the rod was
supposed to be used unsparingly. She was one of the advance
guards of the advocates of theories now generally practiced in
schools that kindness and the stimulating of higher conceptions
of honor and responsibility among pupils went further than the
use of the old time bundle of switches. Miss Hudson ruled her
pupils by the Golden Rule, and it is safe to say that there is
not one pupil who passed under course of instruction but
remembers with kindly thoughts the days he sat in her classes.
She possessed a motherly nature that found its expression in
mothering the children who came to her. She never forgot any of
them, and during the long period of her work she accumulated a
fund of good stories, and she could recall many incidents of
school days to the former pupils of her she would meet. She
began her work of teaching in 1873 in a little school known as
No. 4, the forerunner of Washington school, and she was
transferred a few years later to Lincoln School, where she took
charge of Room No. 4 in that school, the seventh grade. She
taught there for many years. When there was vacancy in the
office of supervisor of drawing, Miss Hudson had qualified
herself for appointment and she took the place, discharging her
duties there to the satisfaction of everyone. She was a kindly,
Christian woman who had a wide influence over all who came in
contact with her, and who could be rated as nothing but a
complete success in her work. Miss Hudson is one of the oldest,
if not the oldest, teachers in years of service in the Alton
public schools, having rounded out forty-six years of continuous
work, begun in September 1873, and has counted among her pupils
many men and women of the city who have passed into middle life.
For the past eleven years she has held the position of
supervisor of drawing for the schools and has brought that
department to a standard equaling that of any city of Alton's
size. Her resignation had just been tendered to the Board of
Education on account of her failing health. Miss Hudson was born
in Milford, Mich., September 6, 1851, and came to Illinois with
her parents when a small girl. She was educated in the public
schools of Alton, graduating from Alton High School in 1873 as
valedictorian of her class. Several terms of Normal training
added also to her educational preparation. Miss Hudson was a
devoted member of the Congregational Church and her interest
with that people was shown in many ways, especially in her
concern for the advancement of the young people in the Christian
Endeavor and in her devotion to her large Sunday school class.
Miss Hudson was a loving woman in her home, public spirited in
all civic affairs, and especially loyal to the public schools
and their teachers, zealously guarding their honor against all
criticism and fault finding and never so happy as when seeing
development among pupils individually and as a whole. Three
sisters survive Miss Hudson - Mrs. Ulrich Eberhardt of Newark,
N. J., Mrs. Joseph Dressel of Kane, Ill., and Mrs. William
Cartwirght of this city. Funeral services will be held Wednesday
morning at 10 o'clock at the Congregational Church. Burial will
be at Kane, Ill. From 4 until 9 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. William Cartwright, all friends who desire may view the
remains of Miss Hudson. At the request of Miss Hudson flowers
will be omitted.
HUDSON, WILLIAM/Source: Alton Telegraph, January 9, 1899
One of the saddest deaths in a very long time occurred yesterday
morning when Willie Hudson of North Alton passed away. He was a
manly little fellow who tried to make a living for himself and
father, mother, brothers and sisters, by carrying messages for
the Western Union. He was only 17 years of age, still, when his
father was made a helpless cripple four years ago by the
accident in the yards of the North Alton Paving, Building and
Fire Brick Co., the little fellow with manly determination
undertook the support of the family of nine. As he expressed it
himself to the editor of the Telegraph the day before he was
taken ill, it had been a "pretty hard pull" on himself. A short
time ago his father was awarded a verdict of $7,500 for his
injuries and just as the load was about to be removed from the
manly little fellow, he was taken ill and died. Last Wednesday
morning he was taken with the grippe and he died Sunday morning.
All who knew Willie admired him, for never a word of complaint
was heard from him, and his employer remembers him as one
devoted to performance of his duty. Of all the number who knew
him, there will be not one who will not grieve at his untimely
death. The funeral will be Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock from the
Cathedral.
HUDSPETH, ALLEN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
February 11, 1910
The remains of Allen Hudspeth, who died
yesterday morning from pneumonia after a few days illness, will
be sent to Hillview, Greene County, this evening where burial
will take place.
HUDSPETH, NORA BELL/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November
15, 1905
18 Year Old Girl Commits Suicide
Nora Belle
Hudspeth, aged 18, daughter of William Hudspeth of 531 east
Eighth street, committed suicide in St. Louis Tuesday afternoon
by drinking carbolic acid. The girl drank the acid at the corner
of Franklin and Broadway in St. Louis, and was found reeling on
the streets in a bad condition. She was hurried to a drug store,
an antidote was applied and the ambulance called to take her to
the city dispensary. She died a few minutes after her arrival
there, while the stomach pump was being used to withdraw the
poison from her stomach. The girl could give no good reason for
her attempt on her own life. The family were informed of the
fate of the girl, about 10 o'clock, and it was a great shock to
them. A newspaper reporter called at the house to break the news
to them, and the father of the girl said that he knew of no
reason whatever. He said that his daughter was in Alton last
Sunday to visit the family. She formerly worked in the Dawson
overalls factory at Alton, but becoming dissatisfied she went to
St. Louis and found a position in a shirt factory. She came up
last Sunday from St. Louis with a Mrs. Libbie Barnes, a friend
of hers, and to see her sister who is visiting at the Hudspeth
home for the first time in six years. The girl seemed in the
best of spirits then, the father said, and the family parted
from her without any unpleasantness that might lead to such an
end. The girl would have been 19 years of age next March. Her
two brothers, George and Charles Hudspeth, live in St. Louis,
and they knew nothing of the girl's suicide until apprised of
her death at a late hour by newspaper reporters. No one could
offer any explanation of the act of the girl. Her father said he
knew of no love affairs of the girl, and that if she had any
they must have been in St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Hudspeth have a
large family living at 531 east Eighth street. The father is a
teamster and does a general transfer business. He went to St.
Louis today to take charge of the body and to bring it here for
burial. [Burial was in City Cemetery]
HUEBNER,
CHRISTINA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 24, 1901
Mrs. Christina Huebner, one of the best known and wealthiest
German residents of the Bottoms below East Alton, died Tuesday
night, her demise being attributed to the awful heat. She was 67
years of age and in fairly good health up to a few weeks ago,
when the hot weather began to tell on her, and ultimately
prostrated her completely. She leaves 10 children, all grown.
The funeral will be conducted at the home by Rev. G. Plassman of
Nameoki. Interment will be in City cemetery.
HUEBNER,
ELEANORA CHRISTIANA (nee HALLMANN)/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, July 24, 1901 - Submitted by Marsha Ensminger
Mrs. Christiana Huebner, one of the best known and wealthiest
residents of the bottoms below East Alton died Tuesday night,
her demise being attributed to the awful heat. She was 67 years
old and in fairly good health up to a few weeks ago when the hot
weather began to tell on her, and ultimately prostrated her
completely. [22 Feb 1837 - 23 Jul 1901; widow of Johann Georg
Huebner; mother of ten children; John, Caroline (Mrs. William
Wille), Jacob, Henrietta (Mrs. Leonard Hoehn), Mary (Mrs. Louis
Buenger), Elizabeth (Mrs. Louis Wille), Frances (Mrs. Henry
Riekenberg), George, August, and Wilhelmina (Mrs. Theodore
Krauskopf).]
HUEBNER, JOHANN GEORG/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, June 7, 1897 - Submitted by Marsha Ensminger
John Huebner, an aged resident of the vicinity of Oldenburg,
committed suicide yesterday by hanging himself to the limb of a
tree. He was seventy years of age and had lived near Oldenburg
for the last forty-two years. During the past five years he has
been in bad health and for two years he had been under medical
treatment. His poor health is the only reason known for
committing the rash act. [born 21 Jul 1826 in Bavaria;
immigrated 1854; married Eleanora Christiana Hallmann 18 Feb
1856. Ten children listed under Eleanora Huebner]
HUEBNER, LOUIS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 3, 1902
Farmer Fatally Injured With Shotgun
Louis Huebner, a prominent
farmer of the American bottoms, was fatally injured Sunday
afternoon while loading a shotgun at his home, one mile from
Mitchell. Huebner formerly lived at Edwardsville Crossing. Mr.
Huebner went out to hunt for crows that were feeding in his
wheat Sunday morning. The gun was accidently discharged, the
load striking him in the right breast ranging upward and killed
him instantly. Deputy Coroner Streeper went to Mitchell today to
hold an inquest.
HUESTIS, WILLIAM E./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
June 11, 1904
Moro News - The funeral of William E.
Huestis, who died at his home on the Springfield road last
Wednesday, took place Friday afternoon at the Helmkamp Cemetery.
The services were conducted by REv. J. W. Ritchey of Liberty.
The pallbearers were William E. Cooper, L. S. Dorsey, William
Kueths, Fred Weiseman, D. L. Stahl and G. R. Sutton. Mr. Huestis
was born in New York State in 1830. He came to Illinois by
steamboat in 1837. He was married in 1887 to Miss Amanda Hilton,
who, with one daughter, survive him. He had been in feeble
health for some time but was supposed to be improving, but was
stricken down and in a few moments was dead. Hiram Huestis, a
brother residing in Elgin, was present at the services.
HUETTE, CHARLES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 6,
1907
Death of Fosterburg Octogenarian
Charles Huelte, aged 81, died at
his home in Fosterburg Saturday, and his funeral was held
yesterday from German Presbyterian church at Fosterburg. He had
been a resident there many years and was one of the most
prominent farmers living there. He had been a member of the
German Presbyterian church and a leading supporter of it for
many years. He leaves his widow, three sons - Charles, Henry and
Ernest; and three daughters, Mrs. William Fenstermann, Mrs.
August Fenstermann, and Miss Amelia Huelte. Mrs. Eliza Schlueter
of Alton is a sister of the deceased. Funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Ratz of the Fosterburg Presbyterian church,
and burial was in the Fosterburg cemetery.
HUETTE,
MINNIE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 28, 1913
Mrs. Minnie Huette, aged 82, died at her home at Woodburn
yesterday afternoon from paralysis. She was a native of Germany.
Mrs. Huette leaves three sons and three daughters, Charles,
Henry and Ernest Huette; Mrs. William Fenstermann, Mrs. August
Fenstermann and Miss Amelia Huette. The funeral will be Thursday
morning at 10 o'clock.
HUETTE,
WILLIAM/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 11, 1911
William Huette, aged 24, died from heart failure today at
the home of his father, Charles Huette, near ______ (might have
been Moro).
HUFF, RICHARD "DICK"/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
December 26, 1905
Mummified Body of Man Drowned Last
February Discovered
The body of Richard Huff, who was
drowned in the Missouri river in St. Louis county last February,
while trying to rescue a companion he thought to be drowning,
was discovered on a sandbar yesterday in a mummified condition,
and the features were so well preserved that the body was easily
recognized. Huff was a laborer, about 50 years old, and worked
upon farms near Centaur, Mo. He was unmarried, but was well
known in the county. One day last February Huff was walking near
the river when he saw another man leading a cow across on the
ice. The animal broke through and pulled the man beyond his
depth. His cries brought Huff to his assistance, but the cold
water chilled the would-be rescuer, and he was drowned. The man
thought to be drowning held onto the rope by which he had been
leading the cow, and the animal pulled him to the shore in
safety. Search was made for the body of Huff at the time, but it
could not be discovered, and it was thought that the river would
be his last resting place. The matter had almost been forgotten,
when yesterday Charles L. Bishop of Vigus, St. Louis county,
started on a hunting expedition with his little son. They
visited the scene of the drowning and were walking along the
edge of the river. When they came to a big sandbar that
stretched out into the water, the dog that accompanied them
began sniffing about a log, and Mr. Bishop and his son
investigated. They found, half buried in the sand, the body of a
man, the features almost as well preserved as those of an
Egyptian mummy. In a short time the sand was cleared away from
the body and several persons identified it. John Gullhofer and
J. T. Drury positively recognized it as that of Huff. They said
the features were so well preserved that they had no doubts on
the point. Huff formerly lived across the river from Alton.
HUFF, SAMUEL LOWBER/Source: Alton Telegraph, November 24, 1838
Died, in this city [Alton], on the 16th inst., Samuel Lowber
Huff, aged 19 years, 5 months, and 1 day, formerly at
Cincinnati.
HUFF, W. H./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
February 23, 1918
W. H. Huff, aged 93 years, died this
morning about 6 o'clock at the home of his son, Henry Huff, of
303 Dry street, after an illness of over three months. Huff was
born and lived his entire life in and around Alton, and was well
known. Huff is survived by two sons, Henry of Alton, and Calvin
of Arkansas, and one daughter, Mrs. Whitaker, of Piasa, Ill. No
funeral arrangements will be made until after the arrival of the
son from Arkansas.
HUFFMANN, ALIE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 13, 1908
J. W. Anderson of Salina, Kansas succeeded today in
establishing beyond a doubt that his missing uncle, Alie
Huffmann, a Swede, was killed by an Illinois Terminal train
February 16, 1903 at Alton, and was buried in Wood River
cemetery. Anderson arrived in Alton Wednesday night and sought
Coroner Streeper for some information. He had been conducting a
long chase and was singularly fortunate in finding the official
records of his uncle's death so quickly. It was found that
Huffman had been working at the Federal Lead Works, and while on
his way home he was struck by a train and killed. Coroner
Streeper was then deputy coroner under Coroner Tuffil. He held
the inquest and buried the body....Coroner Streeper said today
that when the old man was killed he held the body a long time
before interring it, and was expecting that someone would claim
the body, but none did until last night. The body will not be
moved from Milton cemetery.
HUFKER,
JOSEPH SR./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 12, 1908
Joseph Hufker Sr., whose remarkable case has been noted in
papers everywhere, and whose vitality and cheerfulness were
causes of wonder to all conversant with the conditions, passed
into the Great Beyond Thursday morning shortly after 4 o'clock
at his home in the Grafton road. For almost four weeks previous
to his death he was unable to eat anything or to retain any
nourishment of any kind, and his dissolution was expected time
and again. He was a victim of cancer of the stomach, and knew
there was no hope for him. He suffered intensely at times but he
was cheerful and patient through it all and faced death with
calmness and a courage born of the faith within him. His son
Louis, who had been in Austria completing his studies
preparatory to being ordained a priest, was cabled for several
weeks ago, and the dying man's whole ambition after that was to
live long enough to again see his boy. The prayer was granted,
and Louis spent the last four or five days of his father's life
in close attendance upon him. He was a good man, a good citizen
and excellent neighbor. As a husband and father, he was a model,
and his death will cause sincere sorrow to all who know him. He
lived in the vicinity for half a century, and would be 70 years
old next June. He is survived by his wife and thirteen children,
most of the latter being of adult age. The children are August,
Charles and John Hufker of St. Louis, and Sister Rinaldo also of
St. Louis; Mrs. John Mullen, Fred, Joseph, Henry, Louis and
William Hufker of Godfrey; and Misses Helen, Marie and Annie
Hufker. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 8:30
o'clock from St. Mary's church, and burial will be in St.
Joseph's cemetery.
HUGO, EDWIN M./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 10,
1922
Edwin M. Hugo, one of
the oldest residents of Alton, died Sunday morning at 10:20
o'clock at his home on Tremont street, one week before a stroke
of paralysis had completely disabled him, following an attack of
the grippe which had confined him to his bed. The aged gentleman
was able to recognize those about him until one day before his
death, when he became unconscious and the end came less than 24
hours later. Mr. Hugo had passed his ninety fourth birthday,
just three days before his death. He was born in Belliar, Md.,
April 6, 1828, and he came to Alton 68 years ago. For many years
he was a contractor and builder in Alton, and continued at that
work until fifteen or sixteen years ago, when he was forced to
give up all work because of his great age. He was a man of the
highest character and though the present generation did not know
him, fifty years ago Mr. Hugo was prominent in the city of
Alton. He leaves one sister, Mrs. Isaac C. Price of Alton, and
beside her he leaves three nieces, Mrs. Harry Collins, Miss
Florence Price of Alton and Miss Julia Hugo of Delta, Pa. He
leaves also two nephews, William Keefe of St. Louis and Ed Hugo
of Savannah, Ga. Three grand nieces and two grand nephews. Mr.
Hugo was a member for many years in the Masonic fraternity and
was the oldest member of Piasa Lodge, Franklin Chapter and
Belvidere Commandery. The funeral services will be held
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of Isaac C.
Price, 418 East Third street. The services will be conducted by
Rev. Edward L. Gizson of the First Presbyterian church. Burial
will be under the auspices of Piasa lodge, with an escort from
Belvidere Commandery, K. T.
HUGO,
O. V./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 27, 1919
O. V. Hugo, son ofj Dr. Samuel B. Hugo, died at 1:00 o'clock
this afternoon at the home of his sister, Mrs. Julia B. Price,
418 East Third street. He was 79 years old. Hugo was born in
Baltimore, Md., in 1841, and came west in 1852. He was
associated with the late Charles Rodemeyer in the carriage
business. He is survived by an older brother, Edward M. Hugo,
and one sister, Mrs. Julia Price, and two nieces and a nephew.
Interment will be in City cemetery.
HULBERT,
UNKNOWN WIFE OF JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 7,
1900
Mrs. John Hulbert, 42 years old, died at St.
Joseph's Hospital Sunday afternoon, after three months illness.
He leaves a wife and two children. The funeral will be from his
home in East End place tomorrow morning.
HULBURT, AMOS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 4,
1901
Old Soldier Dies
Amos Hulburt, an old and respected citizen
of Upper Alton, died Thursday night at 6 o'clock. Death followed
a severe attack of la grippe. Mr. Hulburt was born in Wabash
county, Ill., September 15, 1828. When a youth of 12 years he
came to the vicinity of Upper Alton to live. January 15, 1854 he
was married to Miss Mary G. Newell. Of this union were born two
children, both of whom are dead. In 1862 he went into the army
and served in Company B, 80th Illinois, volunteers. After the
war he moved to Upper Alton where he has since resided. For a
number of years he was a member of the G. A. R. A widow and one
grandson survive him. Funeral services will be held at the
Presbyterian church, of which he was a member and had been
sexton for many years, at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Services
will be conducted by Rev. W. H. Bradley, assisted by Rev. G. W.
Waggoner.
HULETT, FANNY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 5, 1902
Daughter of Captain Hulett Stumbles and Drowns in Mississippi
Fanny Hulett, daughter of Captain Richard
Hulett, fell overboard from her father's boat at the foot of
Prospect street, at 2:30 this afternoon, and was drowned in deep
water before assistance could reach her. The girl was walking on
the gunwale of the Mary's barge when she tripped on a rope and
fell into the river. Her mother and brothers were on the boat,
but did not see her. Engineer John Raymond of the steamer Eva
Alma, lying nearby, saw the girl fall into the river and gave
the alarm, but too late to give help. The mother saw her child's
hands as she went down the last time. The drowned child was nine
years of age. The family live in Beardstown. The father went to
St. Louis at noon to superintend the placing of a boiler on one
of his steamboats there.
Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, August 7, 1902
The body of Fanny Hulett,
daughter of Capt. Richard Hulett, was found this morning by two
fishermen, floating in the Mississippi near the mouth of Wood
river. The finding of the body was reported to Deputy Coroner
Streeper of Upper Alton, and he went to the place where the body
was found to bring it back to Alton. Capt. Hulett was notified
at 9:30 o'clock that the body had been found and the search in
the river near where the girl fell overboard was discontinued.
All day yesterday a party of men under the direction of Capt.
Hulett had been dragging the river and exploding dynamite in the
hope that the body was lying near where the girl was drowned and
that it could be raised in that manner. The current is very
swift at the foot of Prospect street and the water deep, and it
is supposed that the body floated off at once. Capt. Hulett
offered a reward of $25 last night, and that amount will be paid
to the two fishermen who found the body floating. The body was
in a decomposed condition, and was taken to Upper Alton where C.
N. Streeper prepared it for shipment to Beardstown. Capt. Hulett
and family will leave for Beardstown this evening on the steamer
Mary with the body, and interment will be at the Beardstown
cemetery.
HULL, CYNTHIA A./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
October 1, 1900
Mrs. Cynthia A. Hull, widow of the late
James Hull, died at the family home in the Bottoms Saturday
night after a long illness with dropsy. Mrs. Hull was 67 years
of age and had lived in the Bottoms east of Alton many years,
the family being one of the best known in that vicinity. She
leaves many relatives and friends in Alton, and she was highly
esteemed by all who knew her. The funeral will take place
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, and services will be at the
home. Interment will be in the Alton Cemetery.
HULL,
EDWIN S. (DOCTOR)/source: Alton Weekly Telegraph, November 11,
1875
The news of the death of Dr. Edwin S. Hull, the
celebrated horticulturist, will be heard with regret by his
large circle of friends and acquaintances, not only in this
city, but throughout the State. The sad event took place Monday
morning at his residence on the bluffs, about six miles from
Alton, after an illness of only a few days. His disease was
inflammation of the stomach and intestines. He was in town last
Tuesday in apparent good health. At the time of his death, Dr.
Hull was a member of the Alton Horticultural Society, President
of the State Horticultural Society, and held the office of State
Horticulturist.
The doctor’s life had been devoted to the
advancement of horticultural science. To his researches, studies
and experiments, western horticulture is more indebted for its
present development than to any other one man that we know of.
He was an indefatigable student, and in the progress of his
investigations, he had visited England and France. He was an
enthusiast in his calling, and had made remarkable progress in
the mastery of its details. He was a proficient botanist and
entomologist, his knowledge of these branches proving an
invaluable auxiliary in his investigations. He was a prolific
contributor to various horticultural and agricultural papers and
periodicals, and was considered standard authority. The general
correctness of Dr. Hull’s theories and systems of cultivation
was proved by his practical success. The fruits from his orchard
were, without doubt, the finest that appeared in the Western
markets. As a man, Dr. Hull was a warm friend, a genial
acquaintance, and a kind neighbor – one who was highly esteemed
in all the walks of life. He leaves a wife and four children.
Dr. Hull’s death will leave a void in the ranks of
horticulturists, that it will be difficult to fill. His
enthusiasm for his calling, his attainments in the sciences, his
practical experience, will all be keenly missed, and by none
more than his immediate friends and associates.
The
funeral of Dr. E. S. Hull, State Horticulturist, took place
Wednesday morning from his late residence on the bluffs near
Alton. There was a large attendance of the friends and
acquaintances of the deceased. Rev. M. Chase, rector of St.
Paul’s Church, officiated on the sad occasion. The remains were
interred in the family burying ground on the brow of the bluff,
by the side of his first wife and two children.
NOTES:
Dr. Edwin S. Hull was born in May 1810 in Connecticut, and died
at his residence on the bluffs near Alton on November 8, 1875.
In 1844, he moved to the famous Hull farm near Alton (about a
mile west of the Blue Pool and Hop Hollow entrance), on the
bluffs now known as “Hull’s Bluff.” In 1917, Charles Levis built
his “La Vista” mansion where the Hull’s farm once was. At his
farm, Hull planted large orchards of fruit trees, and soon
became a leader in this area. He overcame insects, blight, etc.,
through his study and hard work. He largely aided in the
founding of the Alton Horticultural Society, where he became the
first President of this society. Besides the positions he held
mentioned in the article above, he was the horticultural editor
of the “Prairie Farmer.”
HULL, EVLYN T./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 24, 1915
Evlyn T. Hull, in his sixty-first year, died at 11:30
o'clock this morning at his home, 949 Union street, after an
illness of three months standing from organic heart trouble. He
is survived by his wife and three sons, Lynn, Kenneth and
Irving; also two brothers and one sister, George Hull of East
St. Louis, L. M. Hull of Washington, D. C., Mrs. F. J. Harford
of Shawnee, Kan. Mr. Hull was a son of Dr. E. S. Hull, who for
many years conducted a fruit farm on the bluffs, and was one of
the foremost horticulturists of this vicinity. After removing to
Alton, Mr. Hull engaged in the commission business and later in
the oil distributing business. He was born in Godfrey township,
and attended school at Summerfield, and later at the University
of Illinois. Mr. Hull was a quiet, gentlemanly man, a good
citizen and highly esteemed by everyone who knew him. He had
been in poor health for many years and his ill health culminated
in the heart trouble.
HULL, LEE A./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 27, 1913
Lee A. Hull, son of E. T. Hull, aged 24, died Saturday night
at the family home, 949 Union street, after a long illness from
a blood disease, which affected his liver. The young man had
been employed in the Alton National bank for five years. Though
his health was on the decline, he continued at his post of duty
in the bank until a few weeks ago, when he was obliged to give
up work. He leaves besides his parents, two brothers, Lynn and
Kenneth Hull. He was a member of the Twelfth Street Presbyterian
church, and the funeral services Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock
will be conducted by Rev. G. L. Clark of that church. Burial
will be in the City Cemetery. The deceased was highly esteemed
by all who knew him. He was a faithful employee in the bank
where he was engaged, and his death is keenly regretted.
HUMBERT, AUGUSTUS G./Source: Alton Telegraph, September 21, 1844
Died, at Upper Alton on the 18th inst., Augustus G., son of
Dr. Frederick Humbert, aged 5 years and 6 months. He was an
amiable and interesting youth, and his early death has plunged
his affectionate parents, who had previously been called to
follow the remains of five other children to the grave, in the
deepest affliction.
HUMBERT, ELVIRA M./Source: Alton Telegraph, July 16, 1847
Died in Upper Alton on the 12th inst., Elvira M., infant
daughter of Dr. F. Humbert, aged 2 months and 16 days.
HUMBERT, FREDERICK (DOCTOR)/Source: Alton Daily Telegraph, May
18, 1891
Dr. Frederick Humbert died this morning at 8:30, at
the residence of his son-in-law, Dr. Robert Gibson, on Market
Street. Dr. Humbert had been ill nearly a year, and had suffered
severely a large portion of the time. He was in his 84th year,
and had lived 56 years in Alton and Upper Alton. He was born in
Frankfort, Germany. His father gave him a small amount of money,
and he walked to Vienna and entered the college there, from
which he graduated with distinction. He began his practice in
Frederickford, Germany, and concluded it in this city. He was
one of the earliest and most influential Germans of this part of
Illinois, and for nearly half a century his name has been a
household word as an eminent and successful medical practitioner
and surgeon. Some of Dr. Humbert's surgical operations have made
his name famous in medical and other works. His end was
peaceful. He fell asleep this morning, after confessing his
faith in God and the saving grace of the Savior of men. He
leaves one daughter (his only child), Mrs. Dr. Gibson, who with
her husband and three children, mourn his loss. The funeral will
take place on Wednesday at 10 a.m. from Dr. Gibson's residence.
Rev. Dr. Kendrick will conduct the services. The interment will
be in Upper Alton Cemetery, where he will be placed by the side
of his wife and eight children who have passed on before him.
NOTES:
Dr. Frederick Humbert was a popular, pioneer
physician and horticulturist in Upper Alton. He was born
December 16, 1808 in Frankfurt, Germany, and studied medicine at
the University of Vienna, graduating in 1832. He opened a small
practice in Frederickford, Germany. Frederick emigrated to
America in 1833, and settled in Upper Alton in about 1835. His
brother, Johann Justus Humbert (a printer by trade) emigrated to
America at about the same time. Dr. Humbert gained a wide
reputation as an able physician and surgeon throughout the
surrounding area. He married Maria Christina Rullman, and had
nine children (eight children preceded him in death). One
daughter, Agatha F. Humbert, married Dr. Robert Gibson, a local
ornithologist. Humbert later combined his practice with Dr.
Gibson, and located an office on Market Street, between Broadway
and Third.
In 1843, Frederick Humbert erected a large,
9-room brick home at the corner of College Avenue and Humbert
Street (named after him), where today stands the main building
of the former Alton High School. Along College Avenue he erected
a large stone wall. The 6 acres of land where the home was
constructed also had many outbuildings. Frederick kept weather
records which were often printed in the Alton Telegraph, and he
propagated both fruit and shade trees, and introduced dwarf
fruit trees (pears in particular) in about 1837.
After
Frederick’s death in 1891 (he was buried in the Upper Alton
Oakwood Cemetery), Dr. and Mrs. Gibson lived in the Humbert home
for about 30 years, and then rented it to the C. C. Haycraft
family. Mrs. Gibson then sold the home in 1922 to Dr. Waters of
the Alton State Hospital, who opened a private hospital in the
home. The home and stone wall were razed in 1926 to make way for
the Alton High School. The rocks from the wall were hauled away
and used in other buildings in Upper Alton.
Some of the
children of Frederick and Maria Humbert:
George Justus
Humbert (1837-1837)
Augustus G. Humbert (1839-1844)
Theodore E. Humbert (1841-1842)
Agatha F. H. Humbert Gibson
(1844-1925)
Elvira M. Humbert (1847-1847)
HUMBERT, THEODORE E./Source: Alton Telegraph, July 2, 1842
Died, on the 23d ult., at Upper Alton, Theodore E., son of
Dr. F. and Mrs. A. M. Humbert, aged 5 months and 11 days.
HUMM, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 25, 1911
John Humm, aged 68, an old soldier, was found dead in bed
this morning at his home in Bethalto. He had died during the
night. He had lived in Bethalto since 1866. Mr. Humm is survived
by his wife, two daughters, and four sons.
HUMMERT, FREDERICK/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September
27, 1909
Old Soldier Dead
Frederick Hummert, in his 80th
year, died Monday morning at 6 o'clock at his home, 942 Tremont
street, after a long illness with kidney trouble and old age.
Mr. Hummert's condition had been considered dangerous for a
week, and his children had been attending him. At the time of
his death all his family were with him. He came here 34 years
ago and worked at first at the cooper's trade, but later he
retired from that business and devoted his attention to real
estate. He was an old soldier serving with honor for three years
during the Civil War. During his life in Alton he was known as a
good, upright citizen and was highly respected. Mr. Hummert
leaves his wife and four children, Mrs. Orland Hemphill, Miss
Ida Hummert, Messrs. Fred and charles Hummert. He leaves also
two sisters, Mrs. Lena Vogelpohl and Mrs. William Keiser of Ord,
Nebraska. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock from the family home.
HUMMERT, ISABEL/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 11, 1910
Mrs. Isabel Hummert, wife of Fred Hummert, died Thursday
morning at 4 o'clock at the home of her stepmother, Mrs. Fanny
Cowling, 53 east Eighth street, after an illness of three years
from lung troubles. She was 35 years of age and leaves her
husband and one daughter, 13 years old. Mrs. Hummert was the
daughter of Thomas Cowling, and with the exception of her
brother, Edgar Cowling, is the last of that family. She was born
and raised in Alton, and was a graduate of the Alton high school
in the class of 1893. The funeral will be held Saturday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the First Methodist church of which
she was a member.
HUMMERT, NELLIE G./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 6,
1902
The funeral of Nellie G., daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Hummert, was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the
home of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Hummert in Middletown. The services
were conducted by Rev. A. H. Kelso of the Cumberland
Presbyterian church. Burial was in City Cemetery.
HUMPHREY, E. W./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 16,
1899
Bethalto General Store Owner Dies
E. W. Humphrey,
one of the most prominent residents of Bethalto, died Sunday
night at his home after a long illness with consumption. He was
38 years of age and leaves a wife to mourn his death. Mr.
Humphrey was the proprietor of a village general store, and was
well known in all the surrounding country. The funeral will be
at 1 o'clock Wednesday from the family home.
HUMPHREY, LUCY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 28, 1901
Mrs. Lucy Humphrey died at the residence of Mr. J. T.
Fahnestock at Wanda, on Saturday last. Mrs. Humphrey formerly
lived in the family of Mr. J. S. Roper in this city. The funeral
took place this morning at Wanda. Rev. D. L. A. Abbott,
conducted the services. Messrs. H. M. Carr and W. M. Pierson
attended the funeral.
HUNDLEY, JOHN B. (COLONEL)/Source: Alton Telegraph, June 18,
1847
Died on Saturday, June 17th, at his residence in
Middletown, Col. John B. Hundley, a resident of this place for
the last 11 years. Col. Hundley was a man whose loss must be
sensibly felt by all intimately acquainted with him. Of an
ardent temperament, his friendships were strong; and no
self-denial was considered too great when a friend desired his
aid. May God protect those held most dear by him, who ever
sought to alleviate the sorrows of the bereaved.
HUNT, ADOLPH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 14,
1915
Alton Fire Chief Stricken With Paralysis and Dies
While he was
enjoying his day off at his home Monday, Fire Chief Adolph Hunt
was stricken with paralysis and he died less than seven hours
later without speaking or recognizing anyone. The fire chief had
been working about his place Monday morning and was in a
cheerful frame of mind, apparently feeling very well. He was
sitting on his bed at home talking to his wife just before 3
o'clock in the afternoon, and was joking and laughing with his
wife. Suddenly he remarked to her: "Something's wrong with my
hands, they are going to sleep." His wife became interested at
once, but at first did not believe there was anything wrong, but
the fire chief insisted that something was wrong, and then his
wife became convinced that he was correct, as his hands and arms
appeared drawn. In another instant Chief Hunt fell over against
his wife, and then to the bed. She called a doctor, and by that
time her husband had become unconscious. He never revived. Fire
Chief Hunt was born in Alton in 1866, and was 49 years of age.
He first became a member of the fire department when A. W. Young
was elected mayor of Alton, sixteen years ago, succeeding Andrew
McDonald. He had served without interruption ever since. "Ade"
Hunt was known as a good man in his line of duty. He was an old
experienced fire fighter, and it was a tribute to his ability
that he was reappointed by one mayor after another as part of an
understanding that there was to be civil service in the fire
department. He got along well with his men. Several years ago he
had a bad fall down a flight of stairs which, it was feared,
might prove fatal, but he recovered from that and resumed his
position. A few months ago his fellow members in the fire
department were aroused by Hunt making peculiar noises in his
sleep, and with difficulty they aroused him. It was believed at
that time that he was suffering some kind of a stroke, but when
he revived it was passed off in their minds as merely "bad
dreams." At that time, the men said, the fire chief was
apparently having a premonition of death. It is believed that
the trouble then was merely the beginning of the stroke that
caused his death. The fire chief was married in Alton thirteen
years ago. He leaves his wife and one son, David; also one
brother, George; and two half-brothers, Edward and Harry
Smith.....The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock from the German Evangelical Church. It is planned to
have six members of the fire department to serve as pallbearers.
HUNT, ANTON/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 2, 1903
The funeral of Anton Hunt took place this afternoon from the
residence of Peter Guertler Jr., at Second and Langdon street,
to the City Cemetery, and was attended by many friends of
deceased and of the family. Rev. Theo. Oberhellman conducted
services at the cemetery, and the pallbearers were members of
the G. A. R.
HUNT, CAROLINA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
September 5, 1910
Mrs. Carolina Hunt, aged seventy-two
years, died at the home of her son, Louis, one mile east of
Fosterburg, Saturday morning at eight-thirty o'clock, after an
illness of several months duration. She was well known in this
locality and has many friends in this city. The funeral will
take place Tuesday morning at ten o'clock from the German M. E.
church at Fosterburg, of which she had been a member for the
past forty-eight years. She leaves her eight children, four sons
and four daughters. She leaves also forty-two grandchildren and
three great-grandchildren. Four sons and two son-in-laws will
serve as pallbearers at the funeral.
HUNTER,
CHARLES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 26, 1908
Charles Hunter, aged 36 years, died yesterday afternoon at
St. Joseph's hospital after a surgical operation had been
performed on him for the relief of appendicitis from which he
suffered intensely for a time before his death. He lived in
Riverview addition for many years and was an employee of the
Standard Milling company for the past eight or ten years. He is
survived by a wife and child. The funeral will be held Sunday
afternoon from the Cathedral and burial will be in Greenwood
cemetery.
HUNTER, ELMIRA/Source: The Syracuse, New York Daily
Standard, April 7, 1862
Mrs. Elmira Hunter, first wife of
William Leggett, died at Alton, Ill., on the 31rst of March.
HUNTER, MARTHA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 8, 1922
Mrs. Martha Hunter, wife of Henry B. Hunter, one of Alton's
most highly respected citizens, passed away at her home, 901
Gold street, Saturday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. Though she had been
in poor health for some time, she was bedfast just one week and
her death came as a shock. Mrs. Hunter was born and reared in
Alton. She was married to H. B. Hunter in the year 1878 and was
a devoted wife and mother. She was a Christian and a very active
member of the Union Baptist church, having connected herself
with that church at an early age. But of late years has not been
able to attend services there. She is survived by her husband
and two daughters, Lulu and Minnie Hunter. The funeral will be
held Tuesday afternoon at 3 p.m. from the home. The Rev. DeWitt
of Jacksonville, Ill., will officiate. Interment will be in the
City cemetery. Friends invited.
HUNTER, RUSSELL E./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 31,
1921
Boy Drowned - Two Are Saved by Their Brother .... Prophecy Made
"The coroner will bring me back," was a prophecy made by
Russell E. Hunter, aged 19, as he started off with a gay party
of his friends to go swimming, Saturday afternoon. Twelve hours
after he had made the prediction it was verified. The young man
had been drowned in the Mississippi river off Skinny Island, and
it was only through heroic efforts of Jesse Blevins that two
Blevins brothers, Frank aged 23, and Lawrence aged 16, escaped
death. Others in the party were Herb Blevins aged 13, Fred
Blevins aged 12, and Frances Erthal. They had disrobed and left
their clothes on the main shore, going wading across in shallow
water to Skinny island, and there they were going swimming.
Expert swimmers in the party were few. Three of the boys,
including Jesse Blevins and Francis Erthal, walked upstream a
short distance when it was noticed there was trouble in the
other group of the swimming party. Jesse Blevins noticed his
brothers, Frank and Lawrence, were in deep water, and Erthal
went back with him to help save them. Frank Blevins had gone
down twice when Jesse seized him by the hair and dragged him
out. Lawrence managed to scramble to shallower water by himself,
after a little help. Then the boys noticed that Russell Hunter,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hunter of 1606 Joesting avenue, had
disappeared. They called for him and when he did not respond
they feared he had been drowned. Some fishermen near by came
over and said they had seen the missing boy sink beneath the
water. The drowning occurred about three o'clock Saturday
afternoon. The body was recovered about 3 o'clock Sunday
morning. The inquest was held Sunday night, by Deputy Coroner
Streeper.
HUNTER, SAMUEL STEELE/Source: Alton Telegraph, April
13, 1851
Died at Troy, Madison County, Illinois, on the 31st
March, of inflammatory rheumatism, Mr. Samuel Steele Hunter,
aged about 40 years.
HUNTER,
SMITH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 16, 1901
Smith Hunter, one of the best known colored residents of Alton,
died this morning at 8 o'clock at the family home, 1140
Bloomfield street, after a long illness and feeble health
consequent of old age. He had been a resident of Alton since
1863, and was a teamster. He was born at Washington in Franklin
county, Mo., February 18, 1835. He leaves besides his widow, one
son, Henry T. Hunter, and a daughter, Mrs. Maghte Cross. He
leaves also one brother, Clinton Hunter, and four sisters,
Caroline Cahill, Mary Crowe, Fannie Birch, and Amanda Simpson.
The funeral will take place Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock
from the Union Baptist Church. Burial will be in the City
cemetery.
HUNTINGTON, CAROLINE/Source: Alton Telegraph, March 19,
1842
Died, on Friday the 11th inst., at the residence of her
Father (on Wood River), Miss Caroline Huntington, in the 17th
year of her age. Twelve days previous to her death, she was in
attendance at the Upper Alton Baptist Church. With what
resistless force should this dispensation of God's providence,
impress upon the young, as well as the aged, the admonition of
our Saviour, "Be ye therefore also ready, for in such an hour as
ye think not, the son of man cometh." The deceased was deeply
impressed with the importance of those revealed truths, which
alone can make man wise unto salvation. She was convalescent
from a protracted illness, and only waiting the return of
sufficient strength, publicly to profess herself, not ashamed of
Jesus, when Morbilli or Rubeola supervened, producing in its
progress, peupneumony under which she sank. Her afflicted
parents, brethren and sisters, can render a tribute to her
memory, worthy of that love and kindness, which she ever
displayed towards them, and all with whom she became acquainted
in this world.
HUNTINGTON, CORNELIA/Source: Alton Telegraph, September 5, 1838
Died, on Wednesday, 29th ult., Cornelia, youngest daughter
of Ebenezer and Margaret Huntington, aged one year and nine
months.
HUNTSMAN, SUSAN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 15,
1912
Mrs. Susan Huntsman, wife of William Huntsman, who
had been living in a tent on the river front, died at the
hospital yesterday and was buried this afternoon, Rev. S. D.
McKenney officiating.
HUNZE,
CHARLES HENRY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 1, 1918
Funeral services over the body of Charles Henry Hunze, whose
wife was Miss Dora Steinheimer, were held this afternoon at 2:30
o'clock from the family home at 517 East Tenth street. Rev. O.
W. Heggemeier, pastor of the Evangelical Church, spoke words of
comfort to the relatives and friends, and burial was in the City
Cemetery.
HURFORD, FRANK L./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
September 18, 1916
Frank L. Hurford, aged 39, died Monday
morning at 5:30 o'clock at his home, 302 Henry street, after a
long illness. He is survived by his wife. Mr. Hurford had been
in the employ of the Federal Lead about fifteen years. He came
to Alton when the Federal Lead Co. opened its plant here and had
remained at the plant up to the time it _______ necessary for
him to give up work because of failing health. He was a
prominent member of the Alton lodge of Elks and he served as
Exalted Ruler of the lodge for a term, retiring after the last
election of officers in the lodge. The funeral will be Wednesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family home, and burial will be
in City Cemetery.
HURL, MARY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 8,
1904
Mrs. Mary Hurl, wife of Jacob Hurl, died last night
at the family home, 914 Belle street, after a short illness. Her
death was expected during Thursday, although she had been ill
only a few days. She leaves beside her husband, two children.
She was 27 years of age.
HURLBUT, THADDEUS BEMAN (REVEREND)/Source: Alton Telegraph,
April 2, 1885
Mr. Albert Wade received a telegram Wednesday
giving the sad intelligence of the death, at Austin, Texas,
yesterday, of Reverend Thaddeus B. Hurlbut of Upper Alton, who
went south a few weeks ago to make his home with his daughter,
Mrs. Ira H. Evans. Mr. Hurlbut has been in feeble health for a
long time, especially since the loss of his wife last December.
On the 21st ult. (as we learn by a private letter) he had a
fall, breaking a rib near the spine, and this, with advanced age
and feeble condition, resulted as stated above.
Mr.
Hurlbut had reached the advanced age of 84 years. A long and
honored career had been his, and he has passed away crowned with
the respect and reverence of a new generation that has come upon
the stage since he was actively engaged in his life’s work. Mr.
Hurlbut was one of the intrepid band of abolitionists in early
days who not only resisted by tongue and pen the aggressions of
slavery, but took up arms in defense of free thought and free
speech. He was the friend and associate of Lovejoy at the time
of the pro-slavery riots in this city in 1837. His death leaves
Mr. Henry Tanner of Buffalo, New York the sole survivor of the
defenders of the press on the fatal night of the 7th of November
1837.
Rev. Thaddeus B. Hurlbut/Source: Alton Daily
Telegraph, April 3, 1885
Nearly half a century has rolled
away since, in this city, was witnessed the first armed
resistance to the aggressions of the slave power in America. It
is an oft-told tale, now become historic, and we do not intend
here to recount its tragic and far-reaching incidents. In
current history, Alton is stigmatized as the city where Lovejoy
was murdered by a pro-slavery mob. The historian of the future,
reading events with broader vision, will record that Alton was
the first place in America that dared, by force and arms, to
defy the slave power that then dominated the country – the power
before which statesmen cowered, the press cringed, and the
pulpit, to a great extent, upheld. Concord is immortalized in
Revolutionary lore as the spot where the first hostile blood was
shed by the patriots in resisting the tyranny of England, and
Alton will be designated by the historian of the future as the
spot where freemen first dared to openly resist with arms the
legions of slavery. Emerson writes of Concord:
“Here
first the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard
‘round the world.”
And the echo of the shots fired by the
beleaguered abolitionists in Alton in 1837 reverberated
throughout the land, awakening the conscience and courage of the
North, and created a wave of anti-slavery sentiment that widened
and increased until it culminated in the election of Lincoln to
the Presidency in 1860. Illinois gave to the country the first
anti-slavery martyr and the first anti-slavery President. The
uprising of the abolitionists of Alton in 1837, in defense of
free thought and free speech, was the prelude to the uprising of
the North in 1861 in defense of free soil and free men. The band
of heroes who rallied about Lovejoy in those dark days were men
of no common type. Wiser than their generation, incapable of
fear, risking their lives and fortunes in a forlorn hope, their
names will go down the ages to come linked with the good and
great of ages past, who lived and suffered in advance of their
times.
The defenders of the press were mainly young men,
and the greater part of them lived to see in the final wiping
out of slavery, the fruition of their hopes. But, one by one,
they have since passed away until with the death of Mr. Hurlbut,
but one survives – Henry Tanner of Buffalo. The chief counsellor
and advisor of Lovejoy was the man whose death we mourn today.
He was his trusted personal friend, and his associate in the
editorship of the Observer. When Lovejoy fell, he was at his
side and composed his form in the last sleep. Loyal and devoted
in their lives, in death they rest in the same burial ground.
One went down in the gloom of transient defeat, in the glow of
his prime. The other lived to hear the plaudits of the victors
and to witness in the eventide of a life the regeneration of a
race.
Thaddeus Beman Hurlbut was the descendant of an old
English family that settled in America prior to 1636. He was
born at Charlotte, Vermont, October 28th, 1800. His youth was
spent on his father’s farm. He was educated at Hamilton College,
New York, and graduated from Andover Theological Seminary in
1831, and was licensed as a Congregational minister by Dr. Lyman
Beecher. In the Fall of that year, he went to Virginia in the
interest of a benevolent society. In 1832 he returned to Vermont
and was married on the 2d of December to Miss Abigail M.
Paddock, daughter of an eminent physician. This lady was
possessed of unusual attainments, and a character of much
loveliness, devotion and fortitude. Their union remained
unbroken for 52 years, until in December last she preceded him
to the silent shore, mourned and revered by the friends of a
lifetime who realized in her their ideal of womanly perfection.
In January following their marriage, the young couple removed to
Cincinnati, and thence in 1834 to St. Louis. In St. Louis Mr.
Hurlbut formed the acquaintance of Elijah P. Lovejoy, and a warm
attachment arose between them. Both were ordained to the
ministry in 1835. Mr. Lovejoy being driven out of St. Louis by
the pro-slavery mobs, removed to Alton and established the
Observer, Mr. Hurlbut becoming associate editor. After the
tragedy of 1837, Mr. Hurlbut contemplated the re-establishment
of the Observer, but the persistent hostility of the pro-slavery
element and other adverse circumstances prevented the
realization of his purpose. After a brief residence in
Jacksonville, he returned to Upper Alton and established the
home in which he spent the remainder of his life, engaged in
preaching and teaching until the infirmities of age retired him
from active labors. For a time, he served as pastor of the Upper
Alton Presbyterian Church which Mr. Lovejoy was supplying at the
time of his death. Possessed of a keen and active intellect,
broadened liberal culture, and refined by a most lovable and
genial disposition, with the courage of his convictions, his was
a ripe and beautiful character. Even old age, when it came upon
him, had no power to dampen his sympathies or lessen his
interest in current events. He kept fully abreast with the
progress of the times in science and literature, and added years
but mellowed and developed the kindly impulses that beat
responsive to all good and beautiful things. Sorrow and
bereavement swept over him like a great flood, but to his
friends he ever turned the sunshine of his mind, benevolent face
which never lost the lustre of hope and faith. None who had the
pleasure of meeting him in his declining years will ever forget
the light of a great peace, which ever illumined his serene and
gentle features.
To Mr. and Mrs. Hurlbut were born three
children, all of whom reached maturity. Wilberforce Lovejoy
Hurlbut, the only son, a young man of remarkable intellectual
endowments, gave his life to his country. After a brilliant
military career, participating with marked distinction in all
the great battles of the Army of the Potomac, leading the Fifth
Michigan Regiment in the battle of Chancellorsville, lying
wounded for days on the bloody field of Gettysburg, he went down
to death in May 1864, in the battle of the Wilderness, aged less
than 24 years. Of all the gallant young officers Illinois sent
to the war, none ranked higher than he or gave greater promise
of a distinguished career. “A worthy son of a noble sire,” the
work the father began in 1837 the son aided in bringing to its
consummation.
Isabella E. M., the elder daughter, a lady
of rare gifts and graces, became the wife of Rev. J. L. M.
Young, and died in the Fall of 1880. The younger daughter, the
wife of Hon. Ira H. Evans of Texas, is the only surviving member
of the family, and at her home in Austin, on March 31, the
father closed his eyes on earthly scenes, cared for with a
devotion that had never wavered through long years, and which
was supplemented by the affection and watchfulness of one who
took the place of the son gone before. In the retrospect of such
a life, how much there is of compensation for the pain of the
present separation.
Funeral Services
The remains of
Mr. Hurlbut arrived from Texas last evening, accompanied by his
son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Evans, and the funeral
services took place this morning at the homestead in Upper
Alton. They were conducted by Rev. Mr. Chaddock, pastor of the
Congregational Church, assisted by Rev. George C. Adams of St.
Louis, and Dr. Bulkley of Upper Alton. Mr. Chaddock spoke from
the text: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished my
course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for
me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous
Judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto
all them also that love his appearing.” 2 Timothy IV, 7 and 8.
All the Reverend gentlemen named made remarks founded on the
text, and also gave brief sketches of the eventful life and
sterling character of the deceased. The memorials were tender
and heartfelt tributes worthily bestowed.
The remains
were laid to rest in the family lot in the Alton City
Cemetery, beside the companion from whom he had been parted but
a few short weeks.
HURLBUT, WILBERFORCE LOVEJOY (CAPTAIN)/Source: Alton
Telegraph, January 27, 1865
Only Son of Rev. Thaddeus Beman
Hurlbut of Upper Alton
Among the many, in the vicissitudes of
war, whose fates have for months been shrouded in mystery, few
had acquired a more honorable reputation for those manly
qualities that go to make up the true citizen soldier than
Captain Wilber Hurlbut, of the 6th Michigan Infantry. The
uncertainty which succeeded the first report of his death,
encouraged his family to hope that he might still live, though
wounded and a prisoner. But it is now no longer permitted them
to doubt, what seems conclusive evidence that he fell on the
second day’s Battle of the Wilderness, on the morning of the 6th
of May, 1864.
Captain Hurlbut was the only son of Rev.
Thaddeus B. Hurlbut, and was born in Upper Alton, Illinois. He
had nearly completed the Junior year of his college course, when
in February 1862, he joined the army as Lieutenant, and Aide de
Camp to the lamented General Richardson, and while upon his
staff, took part in the battle of Fair Oaks, then of the
Peninsular campaign and Antitrain. After General Richardson’s
death, he entered the 5th Michigan Infantry, and became Captain
of Company D, in which capacity he served with the regiment at
the Battle of Chancellorsville, Gettysburg (when he was
wounded), Locust Grove, Mine Run, and others, having at the time
of his death participated in nearly a score of battles. He was
in command of the regiment at the time of his fall, owing to the
wounded condition of his superior officers.
During his
college term, he occupied a distinguished position as a scholar,
and his talents, attainments, and character were held in high
estimation by his instructors and fellow students. In the social
circle, his graces of mind and person, and his rare virtues as a
son and brother, made him deservedly the idol of his family and
the center of their hopes and affections. It was the privilege
of the writer to know him intimately during his connection with
the army, and to be placed in close relationship with him during
some of the most arduous campaigns in Virginia, where constant
opportunity was afforded of observing the man and appreciating
his worth. The qualities that adorned him in private life were
exemplified in the fearless soldier and Christian patriot.
Prompt and courteous in the discharge of every duty,
retiring and gentle in his deportment, he secured the confidence
of his commander and the affection of his fellow officers. Those
who knew him can sympathize deeply with his family in their
great bereavement, as they will ever cherish for his memory that
affectionate regard and friendship which his rare virtues
inspired. His lamented and uncertain fate must ever add double
poignancy in the intense grief of those who were near and dear
to him. To hope against hope and never to know when, where, and
how he died, but always to feel the dread certainty that he has
gone forever in this life. May time soften the affliction to the
bereaved ones, until God in his providence shall call them
together. Signed J. H. T.
NOTES:
Wilberforce Lovejoy
Hurlbut was born July 20, 1841 in Upper Alton. He was the son of
Rev. Thaddeus and Abigail Hurlbut. “Wilber” was killed in the
Battle of the Wilderness in 1864. He is buried in the Alton City
Cemetery.
His father, Rev. Thaddeus Beman Hurlbut, was
born in Vermont on October 28, 1800. He graduated Andover
Theological Seminary in 1831, and was licensed as a minister by
Dr. Lyman Beecher. He married Abigail M. Paddock, and moved to
Ohio, and then in 1834 moved to St. Louis. He became friends
with Rev. Elijah P. Lovejoy. When Lovejoy was driven out of St.
Louis by pro-slavery mobs and moved to Alton, he established the
Alton Observor, with Rev. Hurlbut as Associate Editor. Hurlbut
moved to Jacksonville, Illinois for a brief period, then moved
to Upper Alton, where he served as pastor of the Upper Alton
Presbyterian Church, where Rev. Elijah Lovejoy had also served
as pastor. When Lovejoy was attacked by a pro-slavery mob in
Alton, Rev. Hurlbut stood by his side, and was later tried in
the mob trials after Lovejoy’s death for the crime of rioting.
HURLEY, JOHN F./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 24,
1914
Well Known Saloonkeeper Commits Suicide
John F. Hurley, who
conducted a saloon at Second and Washington streets, committed
suicide Tuesday morning between 11 and 12 o'clock in a room
upstairs over his saloon. He drank carbolic acid. The cause of
the suicide is not definitely known. It is said that he had been
in a nervous condition for some time. He had been reading in the
St. Louis papers of the suicide of a friend in St. Louis,
Patrick Nolan, and seemed to have been deeply impressed by it.
Whether this caused him to reach a sudden decision to kill
himself is not known, as so far as could be ascertained he left
no word to explain his act. In killing himself he had evidently
made great preparations. He had gone into a barber shop and had
his hair cut and was shaved. Then he called up his wife on the
telephone and he chatted gaily with her. He seemed in a very
cheerful frame of mind, notwithstanding the fact that he was
about to kill himself. He then went upstairs, telling his
bartender, Alderman Jonas Johnson, who had just taken the place
that morning, that he was going upstairs to take a nap. Nothing
was heard from him for a while, when Johnson went upstairs to
make an inquiry from him. Hurley had sent for a transfer man to
haul some baggage for him, and the transfer man wanted
directions. When Johnson went upstairs he found Hurley lying on
the floor, partly in the room and partly in the hallway of a
rooming house he conducted. He was dead. He had removed his
shoes before taking the poison. Hurley had apparently drank a
whiskey glass filled with acid, and his death must have been
soon after he went upstairs. There was evidence that he had
suffered severely, and he had probably tried to make his way
from the room to call for help, as was indicated by the position
of his body. Hurley was very well known in Alton. He had been a
resident here for many years. Until he gave up his trade of
glassblowing he was prominent in the local glassblowers' union.
He made a great run for Republican nomination for sheriff in
Madison County four years ago, and he had been prominent in the
fight for coroner two years preceding that, taking the part of
one of the candidates for the nomination. He had a wide
acquaintance throughout Madison County as well as in Alton. He
took a deep interest in politics and served as a member of the
Republican County organization for a long time, and was an
efficient member. In the recent campaign he worked hard for his
friend, Harry J. Mackinaw, to whom he was strongly attached.
Hurley's suicide caused much surprise. While some of his
intimate friends knew that he was not in the best of health, and
that his nervous system seemed to be suffering, they did not
suspect that his light hearted gay manner was covering such an
intention as he must have had. Some of his friends believe that
his reading of his friend's death might have caused the final
unbalancing of his willpower, and prompted the suicide. Hurley
is survived by his wife, one daughter and two sons. His children
are: John and Paul, and Miss Florence. It was reported among his
friends that Hurley's death might have been precipitated by a
suit that was filed against him in the Circuit Court yesterday
by G. F. Leu for $600. The money is said to have been advanced
to Hurley at the time he made his unfortunate canvass for the
Republican nomination for sheriff. Dr. D. F. Duggan, who was
called to examine Hurley, said that he was dead before being
discovered. A coroner's inquest was held this afternoon, and a
verdict of death from suicide was found.
HURLEY, UNKNOWN WIFE OF PATRICK/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, February 9, 1914
Commits Suicide by Carbolic
Route
Mrs.
Patrick Hurley committed suicide late Saturday night at her home
over the Dick store, Fifth and Ridge streets, by drinking
carbolic acid. She was 22 years of age, and had been married but
a short time. The circumstances attending the suicide of Mrs.
Hurley were very unusual. Apparently, in the happiest frame of
mind, she had been out shopping with her husband and they
returned home late at night. They had sat around reading for a
while, and Mrs. Hurley had retired first. Her husband was
sitting on the opposite side of the bed removing his shoes, when
his wife tossed him an empty bottle and said, "I've just drank
that." He smelled the bottle and recognized the odor of carbolic
acid. Quickly the husband called in Dr. N. P. Merritt, but when
she arrived Mrs. Hurley was beyond any help. She made no
explanation of her suicide, leaving no note, and her husband
said that so far as he knew there was no cause why she should
not want to live, unless it was some secret reason that had
filled her mind with a determination to kill herself. He said
that for six months she had carried the bottle of acid in her
trunk, but that she did not examine it to see what it was. Once
before she had tried to kill herself by drinking a lot of horse
liniment, but beyond causing herself a lot of pain there was no
bad effect. Mrs. Hurley was a handsome woman, apparently of a
happy disposition, and it is believed that her mind must have
been unbalanced. Her husband is connected with the Ohio Fire
Extinguisher Co., and is here putting in a sprinkling system for
the Alton Boxboard and Paper Co. The couple has been doing light
housekeeping in two rooms over the Dick store. Mrs. Hurley's
parents live in the country near Dalmo, Mo., and it is to that
place it is expected the body will be taken for burial. Her
parents were notified by wire Sunday that their daughter was
dead.
HURRY, AGNES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 10, 1906
The funeral of Agnes, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Sylvester Hurry, was held yesterday, and burial was in Greenwood
Cemetery.
HURST, MARTHA CAROLINE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
April 15, 1920
Mrs. Martha Caroline Hurst, wife of
William Hurst of 9 West Delmar avenue, died this morning at 7:30
o'clock following a ten days' illness with bronchial trouble and
measles. She was 48 years of age, and the mother of ten
children, all grown. The body will be shipped to Ironton, Mo.,
Friday morning at 5:40 o'clock for burial.
HUSGENS,
OVA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 3, 1921
Mrs. Ova Husgens, 32, died in Collinsville yesterday of injuries
in a fall upon the steps of her home.
HUSKINSON, KATE IRENE/Source: Alton Telegraph, September 9,
1864
Died in Alton on the 7th inst., Kate Irene Huskinson,
aged one year, six months, and seventeen days.
HUSKINSON, LUCY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 18, 1910
Miss Lucy Huskinson died suddenly at her home, 1127 Easton
street, Sunday afternoon about 5 o'clock, from heart failure.
She had been attending the Y. M. C. A. vesper service at the
First Presbyterian church with her sister, Mrs. G. H. Lane, and
Miss Lizzie Beem, and a niece, and had just returned to her home
preparing to busy herself about getting the evening meal ready.
Without any warning whatever, while members of the family were
near her, she collapsed and was caught just before she struck
the floor. She made no complaint and never breathed after the
heart stroke. Doctors were summoned and they pronounced her
dead. Members of the family say that Miss Huskinson had never
complained of heart trouble, and the only indication of it they
could recall was a shortness of breath sometimes when she would
be hurrying. She had walked rapidly home from the vesper service
because of the rain, and probably overtaxed her heart by the
exertion. Miss Huskinson was the youngest daughter of the late
Mr. and Mrs. William Huskinson, and was a life-long resident of
Alton. In her home she was beloved by all the members of the
family, and she had stood in the position of mother, even to
those who were older than herself. She had a quiet, loving
disposition, was slow to think ill of anyone, and never spoke
anything but kindness. In her own home, where one would prefer
to have the best things said, Miss Lucy Huskinson leaves nothing
but beautiful memories of her faithfulness and her tender
solicitude for her brothers and sisters. Her death is a very sad
shock to her family, who had through long years found her their
main reliance and home center. She leaves three brothers,
George, Charles and Guy Huskinson, four sisters, Mrs. G. H.
Lane, Mrs. J. W. Hopkins, Mrs. J. B. Schiffiet, and Miss Jennie
Huskinson. George Huskinson was to have left within an hour from
the time his sister died for Springfield, and Mrs. Hopkins of
DeSoto, Mo., was to have left today for Colorado to make her
home. She was notified of her sister's death and came to Alton
instead of going west. Miss Huskinson was born April 8, 1868.
She was a long time member and a leader in the Altar Guild of
St. Paul's Episcopal church. The funeral will be held Wednesday
morning at 9 o'clock from the family home.
HUSKINSON, WILLIAM/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 17,
1905
Pioneer Railway Builder Dies
After a lingering
illness, William Huskinson died at his residence on the corner
of Twelfth and Easton Streets at 10 o'clock a.m. Saturday. Mr.
Huskinson has for more than 50 years been a resident of Alton.
No man was more generally known or more highly appreciated than
the deceased. Of a kindly disposition, obliging to an extent
that but few men have reached, he made and held friends fast.
Few have ever heard a word of disparagement spoken of the
venerable man. His employees on the Chicago and Alton Railroad
of years ago still hold him in the greatest admiration, and all
speak kind words of him.
For nearly half a century he
held the post of road master on the Chicago and Alton Railway.
It was he that superintended the work of the building of the
Alton from Alton to Springfield, and the work of road building
done on that railway was of the most substantial sort. In fact,
William Huskinson would do no other kind of work, and when he
completed a job it was a guarantee of security, strength and
substantialness. All his children were born and raised in Alton,
and they reflect credit on the sterling qualities of the father,
who showed them a good example, both by precept and practice.
His wife passed away ten years ago, leaving the flavor of a good
wife, a splendid mother, and a kindly neighbor behind her. That
he missed the companionship of forty years or more was evident,
and when he met a neighbor similarly bereaved, his warm
handshake and sympathetic words were deeply felt. All similarly
afflicted knew that he walked in the way they were traveling,
and had a kindly friend in him who would, if he could, alleviate
the sharpness of the grief and assuage the pain. Eight children
survive him, viz: Misses Jennie and Lucy Huskinson, George,
Charles and Guy; Mrs. G. H. Lane, Mrs. J. B. Shiflet of New
York, and Mrs. J. H. Hopkins of DeSoto, Missouri. They have a
rich heritage in the memory of a loving father, a liberal
provider for all their wants, and a kindly teacher in all the
way of life. Several children preceded him to the land of
perfection and peace, and no doubt the greeting was a joyous one
today, when father, mother and children met for the first time
on the golden shore.
There were many sad expressions
today as neighbors met, of regret in the passing of an old,
tried and true friend and neighbor, even when recognizing that
it would be better for him farther on. Mr. Huskinson was the
last of the original builders of the Chicago and Alton Railroad,
he having seen all his old co-workers pass away before him.
William Huskinson was born at Mansfield-Woodhouse,
Nottinghamshire, England, March 26, 1827. He was educated as a
civil engineer at Newark-on-Trent, and after completing his
education he worked under his uncle, James Huskinson, a railroad
builder who constructed the first railroads built in England and
France. He spent nine years in France constructing railroads,
and afterward went to Algiers where he was with a corps of
engineers in charge of the building of French fortifications. He
came to America in 1849, first going to New York then to New
Orleans, where he built the New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain
railroad. Afterwards he built the railroad from Jackson,
Mississippi to Jackson, Tennessee, and later built the locks in
the Kentucky River at Frankfort, Kentucky. He was superintendent
of construction for the Alton and Sangamon river railroad, and
later became road master of that railroad and of the Chicago &
Alton subsequently. He was a director of the Chicago and Alton,
and was road master of the Chicago & Alton for 34 years.
Mr. Huskinson was married in 1852 at Alton to Jane Braznell,
who died in 1896. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal church
and held offices in the church for many years. He was also
affiliated with all the Masonic bodies in Alton for many years,
and was a member of Piasa lodge, A. F. & A. M. at the time of
his death. The funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at
3 o'clock from the family home on Twelfth Street, and the
services at the grave will be under the auspices of Piasa lodge,
A. F. & A. M.
NOTES:
At one time, William Huskinson
lived in a large duplex, at the northwest corner of Piasa and E.
9th Streets, which was alongside the railroad that he built. The
other half of the duplex was occupied by Henry Watson, who owned
a rock quarry nearby. The home was torn down in 1921, to make
way for a coal storage warehouse. Huskinson then lived at
Twelfth and Easton Streets, owning the entire block. He erected
a barn, which faced Alton Street, where he raised hogs and
chickens. He was buried in the Alton City Cemetery.
HUSKINSON,
WILLIAM D./Source: Alton Daily Telegraph, April 4, 1893
The funeral of William D. Huskinson took place at two o'clock
today from the home of his father, No. 1120 Easton street. The
many friends and school mates of the young man attended to pay
their respects to the departed one. He was a young man of rare
traits and his death is a shock to a large circle of warm
friends. The services were conducted by Rev. H. M. Chittenden,
Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal church in an impressive manner. A
long cortege followed the remains to City Cemetery, where they
were interred. The pall bearers were Samuel Wade, Charles Yager,
Baker Ash, Lee Nichols, Oscar Bozza, J. O. Booker.
HUSS, JOSEPH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 23,
1911
Bartender at Arcade Saloon Dies From Heart Failure
Joe
Huss, a bartender at the Arcade saloon on Market street, fell
dead this morning at ten o'clock, in the bar of the saloon. He
was in the act of serving drinks to a customer and had turned to
place a glass of water on the counter, when he was stricken. He
turned partly around and fell to the floor and was dead before
assistance could be brought. The cause of his death is now
occupying the attention of the coroner. He was a sober person,
without any evil habits. He was a very moderate drinker and his
friends say they never saw him intoxicated. He boarded at 448
Front street. Joseph Huss had been in his usual health for the
past few days, and had shown no signs of any ailment. He
attended the funeral of James Piggott yesterday at Elsah, and
when he returned last night to the Piggott boarding house, he
showed no signs of any trouble, or did not make any complaint
this morning when he left the boarding house to go to his work
at the Arcade saloon. He had boarded at the Piggott home for the
past twelve years, and there his sudden death had been a cause
of mourning in the family to whom he was from long attachment,
that extended back to the family's life in Elsah, as one of the
family. He has in Alton a brother, Michael Huss, who is a
watchman at the Hapgood plow works, and one sister, Mrs. James
Riley. In Elsah he has two sisters: Mrs. William McDow and Mrs.
Edward Keller. The body was taken in charge by the undertaker
and removed to the Keiser rooms on East Second street, where the
Coroner's inquest will be held. The funeral arrangements will be
made by the members of the family later. When the police arrived
at the Arcade immediately after the death, they found there was
no one to take charge of the place, owing to the absence of the
proprietor, and the place was locked by the police. Later, it
was opened by Charles Thomas, whom the elder Mr. Hoppe had given
charge to open it until the return of the owner. He was deeply
interested in some business matters pertaining to the James
Piggott estate, and a friend whom he had sent to consult a
lawyer about the estate had just returned to report to him when
the friend found Huss dead. The two men who were in the saloon
at the time of the death said that Huss had been joking with
them as he served them, and suddenly dropped to the floor.
HUTCHINS, SUSAN/Source: Alton Telegraph, April 2, 1852
Died on the 24th inst., at the residence of her father near
Libertyville, Madison County, Susan, daughter of William and
Matilda Hutchins, aged 9 years.
HUTCHINSON, ASA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 5,
1921
Asa Z. T. Hutchinson, aged 73, died at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. William Lively, 310 Mill street, after a long
illness with Brights disease. He had been sick over a year. Mr.
Hutchinson was a well known resident of Alton, and had lived
here for many years. He is survived by six children, six
grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. The children are C.
W. Hutchinson, Alton; George W. Hutchinson, St. Louis; Mrs.
William Lively, Alton; Miss Margaret Hutchinson, Jess
Hutchinson, Alton; and Mrs. S. T. Nerup of Lakemore, Ohio.
Hutchinson passed away Friday noon. The funeral will be held
Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Lively home, and burial
will be in City cemetery.
HUTCHINSON, FANNY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 8,
1904
Fanny Hutchinson, colored, wife of James Hutchinson,
aged 29, died this morning after a long illness. She leaves
beside her husband a child, six weeks old.
HUTCHINSON, GEORGE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 11,
1922
George Hutchinson, in the mechanical department at
the plant of the Laclede Steel Co., died at St. Joseph's
hospital this morning after a long illness there. He was an
intimate friend of Lafayette Young, the general manager of the
Laclede. Mr. Young had known him in his own boyhood and he sent
for Hutchinson to come here three years ago. Mr. Young knew of
the address of a brother, H. C. Hutchinson, in Cleveland, and
notified him of the death. The address of two daughters of the
deceased is not known to Mr. Young. Information was being
awaited today from the family. Mr. Hutchinson was about 55 years
of age.
HUTCHINSON, KNOCH/Source: Collinsville Herald,
February 7, 1919
Knoch Hutchinson of Cedar Street, only
negro coal miner, age about 70 years, member of the United Mine
Workers, living in Collinsville, died at his home Tuesday. The
funeral on Thursday afternoon was attended by the members of the
miners local union No. 364, to which he belonged. Hutchinson had
worked around the mines for 40 years, according to old-timers in
the organization, having been an employee of the Consolidated
Coal Company before the union organized. He worked at the old
Consolidated Mine No. 2 before it was abandoned for the present
Mine No. 17. There formerly was another negro, named Otles, in
the organization years ago, but he died. Hutchinson is survived
by his wife and several children.
HUTCHINSON, SARAH J./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 30,
1912
Mrs. Sarah J. Hutchinson, wife of Asa Hutchinson,
aged 57, died May 29th after a long illness. Mrs. Hutchinson is
survived by her husband, three daughters, and three sons.
HUTCHINSON, WILLIAM "HICKORY BILL"/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, June 24, 1911
William Hutchinson, known
throughout Alton as "Hickory Bill," and one of the best known
negroes in the city, died from Brights disease this morning at
his home, Ninth and Piasa streets. Hutchinson had been sick many
months and had suffered intensely. His career was one filled
with police court incidents, in which he was defendant in cases
brought by the Humane society. Hutchinson always claimed that he
was being persecuted, that because the society had once
prosecuted him the officers kept it up. He was fond of horses,
and at one time he had a very fine horse which was his special
pride. That particular horse was not allowed to do any work and
was quite a fine animal. Many a time Hutchinson was summoned by
the Humane society because he was fond of horses and sometimes
bought more horses than he had feed for. It was at one of these
hearings that Hutchinson replied to the criticism of the humane
officers that his horses were lean. He contended that they were
not the kind of horses to show their feed, and would not fatten.
Pointing to the two humane society officers present, he drew a
parallel case with them, one of them very stout and the other
slender. "Now those two women have good care, plenty of feed and
both ought to be fat, but are they?" Hutchinson's logic was
unanswerable, and for a time he almost swayed the balances of
justice in his favor. He was a hard working man and powerful in
physique. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon from his
home at Ninth and Piasa streets, at 2 o'clock.
HUTTON, CHRISTINA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 9, 1910
Mayor Beall has been in correspondence for some time with a
lawyer at Baden, Germany about a Miss Christina Hutton who
committed suicide in Alton in 1882. The girl would have been
heir to an estate in Germany. Her people did not know what had
become of her, and since she is the only heir the authorities
were trying to locate her. Mayor Beall ascertained from the
records of the Alton Cemetery Association that the girl drowned
herself and was buried here in 1882. Mayor Beall sent a
certificate of burial to the lawyer, who will have to look
elsewhere for someone to inherit the girl's estate.
HYLER,
FRED/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 4, 1907
The funeral of Fred, 14 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred L.
Hyler, was held this afternoon from the home, and was attended
by many neighbors and friends of the afflicted parents. Services
were conducted by Rev. Dr. Twing, and burial was in City
Cemetery beneath a coverlet of flowers, the sympathetic
offerings of friends.
HYNDMAN, BEN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
December 12, 1921
Ben Hyndman died yesterday afternoon at
3 o'clock at his home, at the age of 54 years. Hyndman, who was
the son of the late Robert Hyndman, for many years an employee
of the Alton Woolen Mills, was known as the "Popcorn King"
through the raising of a fine grade of popcorn. Hyndman was
single, and is survived by his mother, Mrs. Eliza Hyndman, two
brothers, John of Texas and Robert of Dorsey Station, and by a
sister, Miss Jennie Hyndman. The funeral will be held from the
Jacoby Undertaking parlors of this city, but the time of the
services has not been set, awaiting word from John Hyndman. The
family moved away from Alton many years ago, but will be well
remembered by old time friends. Hyndman died at the family home
at Dorsey Station.
HYNDMAN, ROBERT/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 27,
1915
Robert Hyndman, aged 93 years, is dead at his home
in Dorsey, Ill., after a short illness. He died at noon Monday
of the infirmities of old age. Mr. Hyndman is one of the well
known residents of Madison county. He was for many years a
resident of Alton, and during the operation of the woolen mills
on Belle street was the engineer there. He was a cousin of
Thomas Hyndman, formerly connected with the C. & A. railroad
here in Alton, and has many relatives in this section of the
county. Mr. Hyndman is survived by three sons, Benjamin and
Robert of Dorsey, and John, who lives in Houston, Texas. Two
daughters also survive, Miss Jennie Hyndman of Dorsey and
another daughter who resides in Danville. Funeral arrangements
will be made as soon as the son in Texas is heard from. Mr.
Hyndman moved to his farm near Dorsey about eighteen years ago,
and has resided there since. He has owned the land for many
years but had not always resided there. The members of the
Western Star lodge No. 1 of Odd Fellows will have charge of the
funeral.
HYNDMAN, THOMAS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May
23, 1904
The funeral of Thomas Hyndman was held Sunday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of his son, Frank Hyndman,
at Sixteenth and Belle streets. Mr. Hyndman was one of the best
known men in the city of Alton, and had an acquaintanceship
embracing nearly every man who worked in the operating
department on the Chicago and Alton railroad. The funeral was
one of the biggest ever seen in Alton. The home where the
services was held was not large enough to accommodate the
friends of the old engineman, and a long cortage followed the
body to City Cemetery and saw it laid away. Mr. Hyndman was
connected with Piasa Lodge, A. F. and A. M., and of Western Star
lodge, I.O.O.F., and both lodges were unofficially represented
by a large number of members at the funeral. The services were
conducted at the home and cemetery by Rev. Dr. L. A. Abbott, by
special request of Mr. Hyndman before his death. The pallbearers
represented the two lodges, S. F. Connor, George Gray and
Lawrence Stoehr from Piasa lodge, and William Flynn, W. F.
Sappington and George Long from Western Star lodge.
HYNDMAN, THOMAS SR./Source: Alton Telegraph, November 22,
1861
We understand that an elderly Scotch gentleman, a
resident at the Coal Branch about three miles from Alton, by the
name of Hyndman, the father of Thomas Hyndman, who is well known
in the city, started to town this morning with a wagon, and was
soon afterwards found fatally bruised in the breast and
otherwise injured, from the effects of which he soon afterwards
died. As he was alone when the accident occurred and was unable
to speak, it is not known how he was hurt. It is supposed,
however, that he was in some way thrown from his wagon.
HYNICKA, CATHERINE/Source: Alton Telegraph, September 12,
1851
Died at Monticello [Godfrey], on September 4, Mrs.
Catherine Hynicka, formerly from Princeton, New Jersey, in the
74th year of her age.
HYNING, A. O. VAN/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, Wednesday,
January 6, 1892
A. O. Van Hyning, foreman of the bath tub
shop at Leclaire, died Friday night [Jan. 1] at 10:30 o'clock of
rheumatism of the heart. The remains were sent to Butler,
Monday, for interment. The entire working force of Leclaire
accompanied the remains to the depot. Mr. Van Hyning was 41
years and 9 months of age and leaves a wife and four children.