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IEPPERT, GEORGE W./Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, May 20, 1918
Just what caused the death of George
W. Ieppert, who died Saturday from the effects of injuries he
sustained a week before in the east end of Alton, caused the
coroner's jury to be puzzled. Deputy Coroner Bauer had three
theories to investigate. One was that Ieppert was hit with a
brick and that he had quarreled with two men. The two men denied
that they had trouble of so serious a character with Ieppert.
Another theory was that he might have been hurt by an
automobile. Two men told Officer Mayford that they saw Ieppert
struck by a Ford automobile. Still a third theory is that
Ieppert fell down and struck his head on a large stone that was
lying where he was picked up. Ieppert was never able to give
information as to how he got hurt. The mystery surrounding the
cause of Ieppert's death was not cleared by a coroner's jury,
which held an inquest over the body this morning, in charge of
Deputy Coroner William H. Bauer. A verdict that the deceased
came to his death by an "injury in the head; cause unknown," was
returned. Two witnesses were examined, Garriott D. Ieppert, a
brother of the dead man, and George Hohnsbehn, but their
testimony was not sufficient to cause any arrests to be made in
connection with the death. The police theory is that Ieppert was
accidentally killed by an automobile. A large deep gash
extending in a half circle from the top of his forehead to his
left cheek, and bruises on his breast indicate that he did not
meet with foul play and seems to strengthen the supposition that
he was the victim of an accident, the extent nature of which has
not been determined. Ieppert was 29 years old and unmarried. He
was a laborer. surviving him are his parents and three brothers.
The funeral will be from the Ieppert residence Tuesday afternoon
at 2 o'clock, and the burial will be in Milton Cemetery at East
Alton.
IHNE,
ALFRED J. (DOCTOR)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 3, 1912
Young Fosterburg Doctor Enters Valley of the Shadows
An
interesting incident in the life of the physicians who have been
attending Dr. Alfred J. Ihne has been the careful watch they
have seen Dr. Ihne keep on the evidences of the ebbing of his
life's strength. Dr. Ihne, who is at St. Joseph's Hospital dying
from peritonitis [inflammation of the abdomen wall] following an
attack of appendicitis, was a physician of more than the usual
ability of those found in rural communities. He was a man well
versed in medicine and surgery, and when it came time for
himself to enter the valley of the shadows, he watched the
approach of the shadow and marked its gradually lessening
distance from him. Watching his own pulse beats, keeping notice
of his increasing weakness, the surgeon commented on the changes
for the worse. This afternoon he was in a very bad way, and his
life could not last more than a few hours, it was said, owing to
the increase in the area affected by peritonitis. It was an
inspiring sight to see the doctor die, and one that affected
deeply those who watched his calm view of the approach of what
he knew was certain death. Dying by inches, the young doctor who
might have made a high mark in the world, realized that there
was no human power that could long protract his life, yet as a
man who would measure the drops of blood pouring from a blood
vessel in his person, he was helpless to stop, he watch his
approaching end.
NOTES:
Dr. Alfred J. Ihne passed away
July 4, 1912, at the age of 34 years. He was survived by his
wife, Rose Ihne; three brothers – Robert Ihne of Iowa, William
Ihne of Oklahoma, and Henry Ihne of Iowa; and four sisters –
Mrs. Mary Hunter of Oklahoma, Mrs. Addie Brenker of Bunker Hill,
Mrs. Myrtle Shawhan of Nebraska, and Miss Clara Ihne of
Fosterburg. The funeral was held in the Presbyterian Church in
Fosterburg.
Dr. Ihne was one of Fosterburg's best
citizens. He was greatly beloved and esteemed by everyone who
knew him. He was a skilled and successful physician, a leader in
everything pertaining to the good of the town and his fellowmen.
He always took a firm stand on the side of justice, and was
fearless in expressing his convictions. Dr. Ihne was kind and
gentle in all his duties, both as physician and citizen. He left
a vacant place in Fosterburg which was hard to fill. The
services at the grave were conducted by Fosterburg Camp No. 3328
Modern Woodmen of America, led by District Deputy L. E. Walter
of Alton. The members of the camp and a large number of the
members of the Madison County Medical Association led in the
procession to the grave. The Woodmen burial services were
carried out. The pallbearers were: W. Heiens, Frank Schaum,
Charles Harrison, Charles Ost, John S. Culp, and Arthur Neuhaus,
all Woodmen. He was buried in the Fosterburg Cemetery.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 5,
1912
Dr. A. J. Ihne died Thursday morning at 5 o'clock in St.
Joseph's hospital from peritonitis, aged 34. His death followed
a period of unconsciousness into which he dropped Wednesday
afternoon. up to the time that he became unconscious, Dr. Ihne
had kept close watch on the progress of his disease, and
realized that he was rapidly slipping away as his medical and
surgical knowledge told him that his end was surely near. He is
survived by his wife, who with his sister, Miss Marie Ihne, and
other relatives, were at the bedside in the hospital when death
came. The body was taken to Fosterburg yesterday afternoon, and
the funeral will be there Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Dr.
Ihne leaves besides his wife, three brothers, Robert Ihne of
Davenport, Ia.; William of Newkirk, Okla.; Henry of Iowa; and
four sisters, Mrs. Mary Hunter of Newkirk, Okla.; Mrs. Addie
Brenker of Bunker Hill; Mrs. Myrtle Shawhan of Table Rock, Neb.;
and Miss Clara Ihne of Fosterburg.
Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, July 8, 1912
The funeral of Dr. A. J. Ihne was
held on the lawn of his beautiful home in Fosterburg yesterday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Benjamin Feiselmann of the
Presbyterian church officiating. The casket surrounded by a
profusion of beautiful floral emblems was placed on the front
porch during the services. Rev. Feiselmann paid a glowing
tribute of respect to the memory of the departed. Special
selections were sung by a quartette. The funeral was attended by
one of the largest assemblages ever gathered in Fosterburg. Dr.
Ihne was one of Fosterburg's very best citizens. He was greatly
beloved and esteemed by everyone who knew him. He was a skilled
and successful physician, a leader in everything pertaining to
the good of the town and his fellowmen. He always took a firm
stand on the side of justice, and was fearless in expressing his
convictions. Dr. Ihne was kind and gentle in all his duties,
both as physician and citizen. He leaves a vacant place in
Fosterburg which will be hard to fill. The services at the grave
were conducted by Fosterburg Camp No. 3328 M. W. of A., led by
District Deputy L. E. Walter of Alton. The members of the camp
and a large number of the members of the Madison County Medical
Association led in the procession to the grave. The beautiful
Woodmen burial services were carried out. Among the many
beautiful floral emblems were one from the Medical Association
and one from the Woodmen. The pallbearers were: W. Heiens, Frank
Schaum, Charles Harrison, Charles Ost, John S. Culp, and Arthur
Neuhaus, all Woodmen. Dr. Ihne leaves his wife, Mrs. Rose Ihne,
four sisters and three brothers. All of his brothers and sisters
were present at the funeral. Many relatives and friends from St.
Louis, Alton, Godfrey, Belleville, Woodburn, North Alton, and
Bethalto were also present. The bereaved family have the
heartfelt sympathy of the entire community, who will always
cherish the memory of Dr. Ihne.
ILCH, DAVID/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 8, 1921
David Ilch, aged 80, died this morning at St. Joseph's Hospital,
one day after his birthday. He was taken to the hospital
recently to prepare for a surgical operation to relieve a malady
in his throat. He was operated on the day he was eighty years
old and lasted but one day afterward. Mr. Ilch was for many
years engaged in the saloon business in the North Side. He had a
place that had a wide reputation. He retired from the business a
number of years ago, turning the place over to his son and
namesake. Mr. Ilch had been suffering from weakness incident to
his great age, and for a long time had not been able to be
about, but remained in his home all the time. Mr. Ilch was born
in Altenheim, Baden, Germany, and had been a resident of Alton
sixty-four years. Soon after coming to Alton he established a
saloon on State street on what is known as the Turner tract.
Later, he built a saloon at State and Delmar and sold it, and
then he built one at State and Elm. Twenty-five years ago he
retired from business turning it over to David W. Ilch, his son.
He leaves eight children: William Ilch and Mrs. Emma Nall of
Kansas City, Mo., Dr. O. B. Ilch of St. Charles, David W.,
Henry, and George Ilch, Mrs. William Murphy and Miss Minnie
Ilch, of Alton. The funeral will be held on Sunday afternoon at
2 o'clock from the family home, 3305 State street and interment
will be in Alton City Cemetery.
ILLIJAHN, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 11,
1918
John Illijahn, aged 87, familiarly known in the
neighborhood as "Uncle John," was found dead in bed at the home
of his cousin, Mrs. Caroline Dietz, 1330 East Fourth street,
about 8:30 o'clock Wednesday evening. It is supposed that the
quiet old gentleman just slept away, peacefully. For thirty
years he had not engaged in any occupation. He stayed around the
home of his cousin, Mrs. Dietz, who was his only known near
relative. He was known as a very quiet man, but he was very much
liked in the neighborhood where he spent the last 30 years of
his life.
ILLSEN, CHARLES E./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November
25, 1901
Charles E. Illsen, a well known painter, died Sunday
evening at his home on West Seventh street after a three months
illness. He leaves his wife and four children. He was a member
of the local painters union, No. 42. The funeral will take place
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
INGERSOLL, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 30,
1911
The hand of death dealt heavy with the Godfrey-Melville
district today, removing one of the best known of its residents
and another who was a former well known resident. John
Ingersoll, who has been ill for several weeks with jaundice,
died at 12 o'clock today. His condition grew rapidly worse the
past two days and little hope was held out by his family for his
recovery. John Ingersoll has been a resident of the Godfrey
district for many years, and would have been 58 years of age
next August. He was well known in the politics of his township
and has for many years been a leader in the ranks of the
Republican Godfrey township. For twelve years he was in the
Illinois Grain inspection office at East St. Louis, where he did
valuable work for the state. He leaves a wife and one daughter,
also his father, a brother and sister who reside in Jersey
county. The funeral will be held from the Godfrey M. E. Church
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
INGERSOLL, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 13,
1915
John Ingersoll, in ninety-fifth year, died at his home
in Godfrey township at midnight, Friday night. Mr. Ingersoll was
stricken a short time ago with an illness which probably was due
to his great age. He had every hope of being able to recover as
he had set his heart on reaching the age that was attained by
some of his ancestors, who were much longer lived people than
he, even though he was nearing his ninety-fifth birthday. His
mind was bright and clear, and he enjoyed having his friends
call on him at his home. His only son, Wallace Ingersoll, gave
up all of his other duties and devoted his time to looking after
his aged father. It was believed that by good care and nursing
the aged man would rally. However, he suffered a complete
prostration and the end came Friday night. Mr. Ingersoll was
born in Canada. He came to Godfrey township in 1874. Of the
three children, but one is living. The funeral of Mr. Ingersoll
will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family home,
Rev. Brown of the Godfrey Congregational church officiating.
INGHAM, AUGUSTA/Source: Alton Telegraph, October 13, 1881
Miss Augusta Ingham died in Godfrey Saturday morning, at the age
of sixty-eight years. Deceased was formerly of New York City,
and resided in Alton about a year ago. The funeral took place
Sunday afternoon from the residence of Mrs. Lucretia Ingham, two
miles north of Godfrey.
INGHAM, ROLAND J./Source: Alton Telegraph, February 10, 1881
Mr. Roland Ingham, an old and prominent farmer living three
miles north of Godfrey, died last night, aged 73 years [born
March 6, 1807]. He had been a resident of Godfrey Township for
over forty years, and was highly respected. He leaves a widow
and seven or eight children. The funeral takes place tomorrow
afternoon from his late residence. [Burial was in the Godfrey
Cemetery.]
Source: Alton Telegraph, February 10, 1881
The funeral services of Mr. Roland Ingham, who died on February
2 at his residence, about two miles north of Godfrey, took place
on Friday afternoon, a large number of relatives and
acquaintances of the deceased being present to pay the last sad
rites to their old friend. Mr. Ingham was 74 years of age,
having been born in Ireland in 1807, coming to this country with
his parents in 1816, and lived in the vicinity of Godfrey for
more than forty years on the later portion of his life. He was a
member of the Church of Christ in Godfrey, having united with it
in 1839. He leaves a widow and several children to mourn his
loss. The pallbearers were John Riggs, Isaac Howell, Z. Brown,
John Y. Sawyer, George G. Pierce, and J. B. Turner.
INVEEN, ADOLPH (CAPTAIN)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph,
November 5, 1900
Capt. Adolph Inveen, one of the best known
residents of Alton, died Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, after
an illness of only five days. His death was unexpected, as he
had been only slightly ill since he contracted a cold at the
Merchant's Carnival, but his condition was not considered
serious, and he was able to be downtown until a few days before
his death. Sunday morning his condition became much worse, and a
physician was hastily summoned. In a few hours Mr. Inveen was
dead. Capt. Inveen, as he was generally known, was born in
Cologne, Germany, in 1831. Fifty years ago he came to America,
and first settled in Minnesota, where he was married. He came to
Alton in 1856, and has made his home in the city ever since. He
was a carpenter and contractor, and during his lifetime built
many houses in the city. He was a member of the Masonic order
thirty two years, and the funeral services will be conducted by
the members of the Alton lodges. Besides his aged widow, Mr.
Inveen leaves two children, Mrs. A. E. Bassett of this city, and
Mrs. William Uperaft, who arrived from Leroy, Minn., Sunday
morning, in time to be at the bedside of her father a few hours,
after a three years absence in China as a missionary. Mrs.
Upcraft was on her way home from China, and stopped at Leroy to
visit her husband's parents there on her way home. Mr. Inveen
also leaves a brother and a sister in Germany, whom he had not
seen in many years. The funeral will take place Wednesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, and services will be at the family home
on Henry street.
IRBY, UNKNOWN WIFE OF WILLIAM/Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, February 28, 1917
Mrs. William Irby, aged 62, a
former resident of Alton, died at her home in East Alton this
afternoon after being ill for some time. She lived in Alton for
many years but has been a resident of East Alton for the past
five years. Mrs. Irby is survived by her husband, two brothers,
Dan Fox of Warsaw, Ill., and William Fox of East Alton; one
daughter, Mrs. Reifgrab of East Alton; and one son, Harry Irby
of East Alton. The body will be shipped to Warsaw, Ill. for
burial. The funeral arrangements have not been completed.
IRELAND, CLARA MELISSA/Source: Alton Telegraph, October 11,
1872
Died on September 15, at the residence of Mr. Van Sant
near Upper Alton, Clara Melissa, only daughter of David and
Louisa Ireland; aged 1 year, 1 month, and 15 days.
IRISH, UNKNOWN DOCTOR AND WIFE/Source: Alton Telegraph, June
27, 1851
We learn that several deaths from cholera have
occurred in the vicinity of Six Mile in Madison County, within a
few days past. Among the victims were Dr. Irish Sr. and his
wife, and a Mr. Segar. It behooves everyone to exercise the
greatest care in relation to diet and habits during the
prevalence of this great scourge.
IRISH, ZEPHANIAH B./Source: Alton Telegraph, February 22,
1877
A son of Dr. Irish of Nameoki was killed last Sunday by
falling from a buggy. It appears that the deceased was standing
in the vehicle behind two of his companions who were seated, and
in ascending a hill, a sudden lurch threw him out backward,
breaking his neck and resulting in instant death. [Burial was in
the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Granite City. He was 16 years of
age, and was the son of Dr. Tyler J. and Lucinda (Elliott)
Irish.]
IRWIN,
JOHN GORDON (JUDGE)/Died June 28, 1903
Civil War Veteran;
Madison County Judge
Judge John Gordon Irwin was born in
Edwardsville on January 21, 1842, to John Irwin and Elizabeth
Thompson Powers Irwin. His father was a native of County
Monaghan, Ireland, and came to America at the age of 18. He was
a weaver, and followed that trade first in New York City, and
afterward in Philadelphia. In 1836, he came to Edwardsville,
where he was a partner with Erastus Wheeler in the business of
manufacturing and selling fanning mills. In July 1849, while
away from home on a business trip, he died of cholera, which was
then an epidemic. His wife, Elizabeth, afterward married Daniel
A. Lanterman. She died in 1874, leaving four children – John
Gordon Irwin, Samuel P. Irwin of Los Angeles, California, Mary
D. Irwin, who married H. C. Lanterman; and Joseph F. Irwin, who
died in 1874.
Judge John Gordon Irwin attended private
and parochial schools. He also attended the old Edwardsville
Academy. He had plans of attending college, but when the Civil
War broke out, he decided to take a three-year course of study
in a practical military school. He enlisted at the age of
eighteen on August 19, 1861, in Company I, Ninth Illinois
Infantry, and remained in service until August 20, 1864. He
participated with Grant’s forces in the campaign which resulted
in the taking of Forts Henry and Donelson, Nashville, Tennessee,
and Corinth, Mississippi. Afterward, the Ninth Illinois was
mounted, and served to the end of the war as mounted infantry.
During the spring and summer of 1863, they served scouting and
raiding in West Tennessee, northern Mississippi, and Alabama.
After crossing the Tennessee River in flat boast, they captured
Decatur, a fortified post, and remained there until the opening
of the Atlanta campaign. From that time to the close of the war,
the Ninth Illinois Infantry was with Sherman’s army, taking part
of the marches, battles, and skirmishes.
Judge Irwin was
blessed with the best of health, and never missed a duty during
his three years of service. He did, however, receive disabling
wounds during his service, being shot through both of his lower
limbs, but returned to battled as soon as he recovered. Irwin
rose to the rank of Sergeant, but was called upon to perform the
duties of officers of a higher rank. He was honored by his
superiors and twice offered a commission, but declined. He
returned home and prepared himself for a professional life. He
began to study law under Judge David Gillespie. Two years later,
he was examined for admission to the Bar, and on January 30,
1867, was licensed by the Supreme Court. During the first year
of his practice, he was in partnership with Hon. A. W. Metcalf.
Judge Irwin married Nancy M. Day on March 23, 1869. His
wife was a native of New York, and her ancestors on both sides
came to this country long before the Revolutionary War. Her
parents came to Edwardsville in 1867, but Nancy had arrived in
Edwardsville three years earlier. Judge Irwin, became an ardent
Republican, and cast his first vote for Abraham Lincoln.
Judge Irwin next entered into partnership with William H.
Krome until April 1874. In March of that year, a vacancy in the
office of County Judge occurred, caused by the death of Judge
William T. Brown. He became a candidate for the office, along
with Judge A. H. Gambrill of the city court in Alton, and Judge
M. G. Dale, a former incumbent of the office. Irwin was declared
elected by two votes.
While in office, Judge Irwin gave
his time to the settlement of a number of complicated estates.
Upon his retirement, his political opponents declared he had
been impartial and fair, and his record was highly creditable.
There were few appeals from his decisions, and none of them were
reversed. After retirement, he resumed the practice of law,
entering into partnership with Edward C. Springer until 1882,
and then practiced law alone. He was noted for his fine legal
mind, and his high sentiment of honor.
After the death
of his first wife, Nancy Day, in 1893, Judge Irwin married
Louella Nancy Nichols on October 9, 1895. Judge Irwin died on
June 28, 1903, at the age of 61. He is buried in the Woodlawn
Cemetery in Edwardsville.
IRWIN, JOSEPH F./Source: Alton Telegraph, October 22, 1874
Died on Saturday, October 10, 1874, at his residence near
Edwardsville, Joseph F. Irwin, brother of Judge J. G. Irwin, in
the twenty-ninth year of his age.
ISABEL, WILLIAM/Source: Alton Telegraph, March 20, 1913
Hopelessly in Love - Drinks Carbolic Acid
William Isabel,
aged 21, committed suicide Monday evening at his boarding place,
551 East Third street, by drinking carbolic acid. He took the
acid at 9 o'clock and died one hour later. Mrs. Rose Bogue, with
whom he boarded, said that the young man had been in bad health,
was worrying over the death of his mother and also over a case
of hopeless love. He had become infatuated with a woman who had
separated from her husband, and Mrs. Bogue interfered and broke
off the affair. Monday evening Isabel told a little daughter of
Mrs. Bogue that he intended to take some of the acid for
medicine later on, and everyone laughed, thinking he was joking.
His subsequent course indicated he was in earnest. The body was
held for an inquest by Coroner Sims. Isabel was a quarryman
employed by the Queen City Quarry Company.
ISENSEE, FRITZ J. H./Source: Alton Telegraph, June 13, 1873
Mr. Fritz Insees, a respected and prominent German resident of
Edwardsville, met with his death on Saturday at Mitchell
Station, in a horrible manner. He was returning home from
Chicago, and when the train arrived at Mitchell, he jumped from
the cars while they were still in motion, and was thrown under
the wheels, which passed directly across his abdomen, severing
the body in twain, and leaving one half on one side of the track
and throwing the other portion at least twelve feet from the
train on the other side. The kidneys and spleen were strewn
along the track. Death, of course, was instantaneous. Dr.
Grippenberg, the Coroner, was telegraphed to and at once
repaired to the scene of the accident and took charge of the
mutilated remains. An inquest was held by the Doctor in the
evening, and the jury rendered a verdict in accordance with the
above facts. No blame was attached to the officials of the
train, but death was the result of the victim’s own imprudence.
A coffin was procured by the Coroner, and the remains were
forwarded to Edwardsville last evening. Mr. Isensee was a
merchant and about 40 years of age. We understand that he leaves
a wife, Mary (Mebold) Isensee, and three children (Augusta M.
Isensee, Henry Otto Isensee, and Oscar F. Isensee). (Burial was
in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Edwardsville.)
IVES, MARY CARRINGTON/Source: Alton Telegraph, July 11, 1851
Died at Monticello [Godfrey], on the 5th inst., Mary Carrington,
daughter of Benjamin Ives and Mary Elizabeth Gilman, aged five
years.
IVES, SUSAN WHITTELSEY/Source: Alton Telegraph, July 11, 1851
Died at Monticello [Godfrey] on the 27th ult., Susan Whittelsey,
youngest daughter of Benjamin Ives and Mary Elizabeth Gilman,
aged two years.
IVY, MAGGIE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 2, 1901
Upper Alton News - Mrs. Ivey, a colored resident, died last
night. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock from the Baptist church.
Source: Alton Evening
Telegraph, March 4, 1901
The remains of the late Mrs. Maggie
Ivy of Upper Alton were laid to rest in Oakwood cemetery Sunday
afternoon, Rev. J. H. Barton conducting the services.
IZZARD, JOHN W. (REVEREND)/Source: Alton Telegraph, February
20, 1913
Rev. John W. Izzard, pastor of the Godfrey
Congregational church, died Tuesday [Feb. 18] about 1:30 o'clock
p.m. from stomach trouble. Rev. Izzard came to Godfrey about six
weeks ago to take the pastorate of the Godfrey church which had
been made vacant by the resignation of Rev. J. F. Beacon. He was
not a strong man, having suffered from a chronic stomach trouble
for a long time. About a week ago he broke down and his case
became very bad from the beginning. He was believed to be dying
all day Sunday, and one time was said to be dead, but later he
rallied and lasted until Tuesday afternoon when the end came.
Rev. Izzard was an old Congregational preacher. He had filled
many charges in his career as a minister, and was known as an
active worker. He leaves his wife and a son and a daughter.