Madison County IL Archives Obituaries.....Feb-Mar, Misc Obits 1895 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/il/ilfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Missi Researcher madmiss@aol.com March 19, 2006, 3:08 pm Edwardsville Intelligencer Edwardsville Intelligencer Obits and Death Notices Madison County, Illinois February-March 1895 Article Friday, Feb 8, 1895 Mrs. Francis Beil passed away Monday night at the home of her son, John Forest on Third street (Alton). She was 67 years of age, and had been an invalid for some time having been a sufferer from catarrh of the stomach. The funeral was from St. Mary's church 9 o'clock this morning. Mrs. Maggie Temple, wife of Joseph Temple, passed away Thursday. Mrs. Temple had been a sufferer of cancer for nearly a year. She was about 57 year of age. She leaves besides a husband one son, Wm. Eves, of this city (Alton). The funeral took place Saturday to the City Cemetary. Mr. and Mrs. Youngberg were sadly bereaved in the loss of their 8months old child, which died Saturday morning. The funeral was from the family home Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Jennie Boyd, wife of Dennis Boyd, of Upper Alton, died suddenly Monday night about 8 o'clock of paralysis of the heart. She had gone out into the yard and the family becoming alarmed at her prolonged absence, started to seek her, and found her lying on the ground. Efforts to revive her failed. Deceased was 40 years of age. The bereaved husband and family have the heartfelt sympathy of the community. The funeral was from St. Patrick's church to Greenwood cemetery, this morning. Article Tuesday February 12, 1895 Laura Germaine, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B.C. Lanham, of Kaufman died Saturday 2nd inst. The funeral took place from the Catholic church at Marine, Monday, 4th inst. The fond parents have the sympathy of their neighbors and friends in their loss. Col J C Worden is Dead Summoned Suddenly At His Home in Worden Col. John C. Worden, after whom the village of Worden is named, had an apoplectic stroke Thursday afternoon at half past four o'clock, which terminated in his death Saturday morning at 11:30 o'clock. Col. Worden was born near Preston, Lancashire, England, June 24, 1834 and was at the time of his death 60 years 7 months and 15 days old. He emigrated to the United States in 1848 and spent the following six years in the East. His first employment was in public works in Albany. A year later he apprenticed himself to learn the trade of blacksmith, and attended night school at Schenectady. His next occupation was boating on the Erie Canal. During the winter he attended Whitestown Seminary. He purchased a half interest in a canal boat and afterwards operated a brickyard, and finally, in 1853, he became a clerk in a store in Mohawk, New York. During the winter that followed he taught school and in December of 1854 he came to Madison County where he was given a position as clerk in a general store owned by his aunt Mrs. Elizabeth Sandbach. He was so well pleased with this country that he returned to England in 1856 and induced his mother to come here with him. He then taught school for several terms in St. Louis and Moultonville, Illinois, public schools, after which he again entered his aunt's store. In July 1865 he purchased a store in New Hampton, which town was afterwards included in the corporation of the village of Worden, being named so in honor of Col. Worden. After a successful career in business he disposed of his stock in 1871 to accept the position of station agent for Wabash Railroad. The position he held until 1878, when he retired from business. Col. Worden was well and favorably known throughout Madison County. to his public spirit and enterprise more than any other cause, is due the building up of the flourishing village which bears his name. He has repeatedly been honored with positions of trust by the people and always discharged his duties to the best interest of his constituents. In 1860 he was appointed deputy sheriff. For eleven years he was postmaster. He also filled the office of Justice of the Peace and school treasurer for several terms. Col. Worden was married November 26,, 1867, to Miss Virginia J. Weaver, who died in September 1881, leaving a family of two sons and two daughters, Bernice, John P., George B. and Virginia E. The funeral occurred this afternoon from M.E. South church at Worden and was largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev.R. F. Killgore, the Evangilist, who is holding revivals there. The deceased was a prominent mason, a member of Staunton Lodge, No.177 under those auspices the ceremony was conducted. Article Friday, Feb. 15, 1895 The funeral of Mrs. Lucindy Irish, widow of the late Dr. Tyler J. Irish, of Nameoki took place Wednesday. The Burial was made in the Odd Fellows cemetery at Nameoki. Mrs. Irish was a daughter of Thomas Elliot, one of the early settlers of the American Bottom. Two children survive her William, a farmer at Nameoki and Gillie E. wife of M. B. Richmonds of St. Louis. Mrs. Martha James died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Tilden, of old age. The funeral took place Thursday afternoon from the M. E. Church. The remains were interred in Glendwood cemetery. (Collinsville) Phillip Paul, who has been suffering from consumption, died Friday evening. His death was not unexpected as he had been very low for days. Deceased was a native of Germany and came to this country with his parents when a boy. He leaves a wife, mother, sister and three brothers to mourn his death. He was 48 years of age at the time of his death. He was a member of the Odd fellows, A O U W, and Turnverein. The funeral was from the residence Sunday afternoon. Ethan Allen, a veteran of the Civil War, and a member of Alton Post G A R., died Tuesday morning at his home on Union Street (Alton). Deceased was 95 years of age. He had suffered for weeks from rheumatism and his death was caused by the infirmities of old age. Mr. Allen enlisted in the 16th Kansas calvary at the outbreak of the war and came to Alton at its close. He leaves a wife and several grown children to mourn his loss. The funeral will take place under the auspices of the G. A. R. An Old Citizen Gone Seth T. Sawyer, one of Alton's oldest and most esteemed citizens, passed quietly and peacefully away at his home at Ninth and Alton Streets, on Saturday evening, after an illness of many months duration. His death was caused by the infirmities incident to advanced age. Mr. Sawyer was a native of Vermont, having been born in that state in 1831, removed to Edwardsville a year later and returned to Alton in 1835. He began practicing law when Lincoln, Douglas and Trumbull were prominent in law and politics in Illinois. His remarkable memory power for retaining whatever he read was well known and marveled at by his friends and associates. His wife (nee Miss Jane Smiley) preceeded him to the grave several years. Three sons, Benjamin, Charles and Frederick, a sister Mrs. Emily Pierce, and a nephew George H. Smiley, survive him. The funeral took place from the family home to Granview cemetery Tuesday afternoon and was largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. Rice, of the Congretional Church. Beautiful music was rendered by Misses Minnie and Lutie Boals and Messrs. R A Haight and J H Boals. The Pall bearers were Messrs H J Crane, J B Pierce, G H Smiley, and Benjamin Charles and Frederick Sawyer. Mr. and Mrs. Miller were sadly bereaved by the loss of their 5 year old child, who died Thursday (East Alton). The funeral took place from the family residence Sunday afternoon. February 11th. Article Friday, February 22, 1895 Mrs. Louis Miller died on the 13th inst. after a brief illness. She was 23 years old, and leaves a husband and three small children, the youngest an infant. The funeral took place Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Levis of State Street (Alton) were sorely bereaved in the loss of their seven week old son, who died Monday morn. The little one was taken with Bronchitis Saturday evening, and sank steadily. The funeral took place Wednesday and was private. Death of Charles Fairman M D Dr. Charles Fairman of Upper Alton, passed away Thursday afternoon, surrounded by his family. Dr. Fairman was stricken with heart failure on Friday, 8th inst., and although everything possible was done for him by the attending physicians, he never rallied, but continued to sink until the end came. He sustained severe injuries two years ago by a fall on the ice. Since then he has never recovered his former health and his death is no doubt due indirectly to this mishap. Dr. Fairman was 72 years old, having been born in the year 1823. He came to Upper Alton from New York in 1868 and was identified with the faculty of Shurtleff college until 1873, when he returned to the East. Two years later he came back to Upper Alton and again became an instructor at the college. In the score of years of his second connection with the faculty he has held numerous positions, his latest being that of a professor of classics. He was a scholar of deep and diversified learning, an expert in geology and astronomy, a master of the dead languages and it is said that with one exception, he was the best mathmetician in the United States. His services have been invaluable to Shurtleff. He was one of nature's noblemen, and his death will bring sincere sorrow to the hearts of all who knew him. He leaves a wife and four children, Dr. Charles Fairman of New York City, Mr. Willis L. Fairman of Upper Alton, and Misses Alice and Agnes Fairman, to mourn the loss of a loving husband and father. Dr. Charles Fairman arrived from New York City Wednesday evening. The funeral was Sunday afternoon from Upper Alton Baptist Church. The church was filled with the many friends that the venerable scholar had made during his life. It was a mute but eloquent tribute to the departed and spoke louder than words could of the love and esteem they bore him. Dr. A. A. Kendrick delivered a beautiful and impressive sermon. President Austin K. DeBois, Dr. Bulkley, and Profs. W. H. Bradley and J. J. C. Clarke also spoke feelingly of his character and worth. The students of the college occupied seats in the body of the church and from the church to the cemetary walked on either side of the hearse as a guard of honor. Messrs A. H. Hastings, C W Leverett, Geo. M. Levis, Thos G. Emerson, and Profs. Timothy Cloran and A. M. Jackson acted as pall bearers, and the remains were lowered to rest amid a profusion of beautiful floral tributes. At a meeting of the faculty, held Sunday evening, resolutions of love and respect were adopted. The students also held a meeting Saturday and adopted resolutions expressing their esteem. February 20th. Died at his home (Moro) on the 11 inst, Wm Owens, aged 72 years. He was born at Staffordshire, England, and emigrated to America in 1848 and in 1850 settled on the place where he died. He was a miner and for several years has been operating a small shaft on his farm. Andrew Childers, after a lingering illness, died at his home (Moro) on the 13th inst. He was born in Perry County Tennessee, in 1832 and came to Illinois some 40 years since and settled in this vicinity. He leaves to mourn his loss a widow and one son beside a large circle of friends. The funeral Sunday afternoon, at the Presbyterian church was largely attended. The last sad rites were conducted by Rev. C Smith. The pall bearers were Germ Kline, Wm. M. Cooper, Jas. C. Bivens, H E Stahl, Geo Suttoe and J C Hays. February 21st. Wm Wachter, one of our esteemed young farmers of the Bend (Venice) met with an accident Tuesday while out hunting, which resulted fatally. While chopping at a tree a dead limb broke off and fell on him. The funeral took place today and the remains were laid to rest in the Evangelical cemetery near Nameoki. Saturday morning at 10 o'clock occurred the funeral of Wm Benbow at the church (East Alton). The services were conducted by Rev. Starwalt. The funeral was largely attended. The remains were interred at Upper Alton. February 20th. Article Friday March 1, 1895 Mrs. Reika Fehling, wife of Henry Fehling, a prominent farmer of Venice Township, died Saturday afternoon (2/23) after an illness of four days with pneumonia. The funeral took place Monday afternoon at one o'clock from the family residence to St. Johns Lutheran church at Six Mile. It was one of the largest funerals ever witnessed in the Bottom, a marked tribute of the esteem in which the lady was held. Deceased leaves a husband and four children, two of whom are married, viz: Mrs. Fred Leuders and Mrs. E G Rode, and William aged 19 years, and Ida aged 9 years. The host of friends of the family sympathize with them in their loss. Mrs. John Blake died Wednesday afternoon at her home on State Street (Alton) after an illness of several months, which finally developed into dropsy. Mrs. Blake was born in Germany her maiden name being Graessle. She came to this country when a child. Five children survive her, three daughters and two sons, also a sister. The funeral took place from the Cathedral Friday morning to Greenwood cemetery at North Alton. John Wildt, for many years a resident of Alton, but who moved to St. Louis several years ago, died about noon Sunday, aged about 55 years. Besides his wife, three children survive him, John, Arthur and Hattie. Deceased was an employee of an electric carbon manufacturing company, and his death is attributed to the dust penetrating to his lungs. The remains were brought to Alton Tuesday and the funeral was from the German M E church to Grand View cemetery. Mrs. Charles Schott drove to Collinsville Sunday to attend the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Hoffman. Gottlieb Messerly died at his home, three miles south of town (Alhambra) Sunday morning aged 64 years 7 months and 27 days. The funeral took place from the family residence Tuesday morning. The remains were interred in the Marine cemetery. He leaves to mourn his loss an aged wife, four sons and two daughters, besides a large concourse of friends. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/il/madison/obits/f/febmar32nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/ilfiles/ File size: 14.5 Kb