Madison County IL Archives Obituaries.....Various, Various May 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 Darnell madmiss@aol.com March 31, 2006, 8:26 pm Edwardsville Intelligencer Newspaper Death and Funeral notices May 1895 Article Dated Friday, May 3, 1895 Mrs. J C Ruebsam died at 5:30 o'clock Saturday morning at the family home on Belle Street (Alton) after an illness of several months. Mrs. Ruebsam maiden name was Leyser. She was born in Hamburg, Germany and was 52 years of age. She has been a resident of Alton for 25 years, her husband having preceded her to the grave ten years. Four children survive her, Mrs. J H Hancock, Misses Tillie, Julia and Eddie. The funeral took place Monday afternoon from the family residence to Grandview cemetery, services conducted by Rev. Carl Kramer. Mr. Anton Sauvage died Tuesday morning aged 59 years. The cause of death being dropsy, from which he has for some time been a sufferer. Mr. Sauvage came to this country in 1854, living for a time in Pomeroy, Ohio and coming to Alton about 37 years ago. He was one of Alton's best known citizens and admired for courage and bravery as an officer. He was warden of the old penitentiary for four years, then watchman, and after the organization of our regular police, city marshall four successive years. Since retiring from the regular force he has been private watchman for our west end merchants. Besides his wife, two daughters Mrs. John Berg and Miss Emma, and two sons William H. and George, survive him. The funeral will take place from the family residence on Thursday afternoon, the interment to be in city cemetery. Felix Cabrilliac passed quietly away at the family home on Upper State street Sunday night after an illness of five days of brain fever. Deceased was 35 years of age, a native of Alton and always lived here. Of a quiet disposition his many good qualities won him a host of friends. His mother, one sister and three brothers survive him. The funeral took place this morning from the Cathedral. Article dated Tuesday, May 7, 1895 Mrs. Frank Mashek, a resident of the Bohemian settlement, died yesterday morning. She was a daughter of Wm. Primas, a well known farmer near Glen Carbon. She leaves her husband, and one child. The funeral occurred this afternoon. The body was interred in the Bohemian cemetery. Henrietta Soechtig, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Soechtig, died Monday in St. Louis of diptheria. The funeral took place from the family residence thence to St. John's cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. F. Weltge. She was a pretty child 8 years 4 months and 25 days old. May 6th Article dated Friday, May 10, 1895 Miss Margaret Callahan, of North Alton, died Friday night of consumption at the family home at the Coal Branch. Deceased was aged 27 years and had been ill for some time. The funeral took place Monday from the Cathedral. Article dated Tuesday, May 14, 1895 Lost His Life One of the Oldest German Citizens Killed on the Wabash Phillip Holdenritter was instantly killed on the Wabash main line this morning at 8:40 o'clock, by being struck by a passenger train going east, known as No 44. Mr. Holdenritter had been out cutting clover and was returning home with a sack on his shoulder. He was walking along side the track near the Junction when fredight train No. 91 ran in to let the passenger train pass. He notice the freight but did not seem to observe the approach of the passenger, and in stepping from the siding, came too close to the main line and was struck on the head and shoulders. When picked up a moment later he was dead. The body was taken to the depot. Coroner T W Kinder was notified. He wired 'Squire John Hobson to act in his stead and hold the inquest. The following jury was impaneled: Wm R Crossman, foreman; T H Stokes, clerk; J P Rorig, Ed Dippold, Geo W Mellor and C J Leukel. The evidence of John Bruning, brakeman on the freight train, and of Thos Dailey, brakeman on the Dinkey line, was heard after which the jury adjourned to seven o'clock this evening to hear the testimony of Engineer Frank Bray and Conductor C A Ball, of the passenger train. The body was given in charge of the family and arrangements are being made for the funeral, which is to take place Thursday morning at nine o'clock from St. Boniface's church. Mr. Holdenritter was born in Bavaria, Germany, Augst 1st, 1821, and was married in 1849. He and his wife came to this country in 1854 and located in Edwardsville and have been continuous residents since. He leaves his wife who is 74 years of age, and one daughter Mrs. Wm Sido. He was an industrious and honorable citizen and kind neighbor. His death is sincerely regretted by all who knew him. Article dated Friday May 17, 1895 The body of Phillip Holdenritter, who was killed Tuesday morning by being struck by a Wabash passenger train, was buried in the Catholic cemetery Thursday morning. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Father August Sehlegel at St. Boniface's church. The pall bearers were; A. Oestrich, John Wentz, Louis Roth, Nic Hess, Jos. Brendle and John Ax. The coroner's jury returned a verdict Tuesday evening finding the death of the deceased to have been accidental and exonerating the railroad employees. Geo Ferris, watchman at hose house No 1 (Alton) was found dead in his bed about 3 o'clock Tuesday morning. For some time he had been in poor health and during the last week has complained considerably about feeling badly. An inquest was held in the afternoon and a verdict of death from hemorrhage was returned. The funeral took place this afternoon from his late residence on Fremont street. Sunday night about eleven o'clock James Dukes and Geo. Stringer met at Seventeenth and Piasa streets and quarreled about Duke's attention to some woman. Jacob Harver who was with Dukes at the time says that Stringer advanced on him with a knife when Dukes shot him, the bullet taking effect in the bowels. The wounded man was taken to his home and Dr. G.Taphorn summoned. But he was past human aid and died at five o'clock Tuesday morning, death being immediately due to internal bleeding. Stringer was a single man about 28 years of age. An inquest was held Tuesday afternoon, the evidence being substantially as above, and the verdict that death was caused by a gunshot wound inflicted by a revolver in the hands of Jas Dukes. The funeral took place this afternoon from the residence of Mrs. Stringer, the mother of the deceased, on Belle Street, Dukes was arrested Monday morning at his home beyond Godfrey, by Deputy Sherriff Burton, Marshall Kuhn and officer Allen. Justice Brandeweide put him under $1,000. bond. Dukes has the reputation of not being a quarrelsome man, but being a desperate fighter when he does fight. He has been engaged in several fights and has badly injured several men. He is a single man about 35 years old, and has for some years been employed as a foreman on the Charless farm near Godfrey. May 15th Article dated Tuesday May 21, 1895 Lived an Evential Career and Died At the Age of 86 Years Jimmie Ray, an old timer of this city, known throughout the county as a horse trader, died at his home in the old Wabash Hotel on North Main street yesterday afternoon at 2:20 o'clock in his 86th year. He had been ill six weeks with an abscess of the bowels, which together with his enfeebled condition owing to age, caused his death. The funeral took place this afternoon from his home. The body was interred at Woodlawn. Mr. Ray was born in Ireland, September 29, 1809 and came to this country and directly to Edwardsville in 1850. For several years he worked among the farmers in this vicinity, and later drove a team, hauling coal from Bethalto, and flour from this city to Alton. For the past twenty-five years he has been trading horses and is known by nearly every horseman of the west and this county. He was very reticent about his early life and would not speak of it to his most intimate friends. At one time he owned considerable property in lower town, but years ago sold it to Saddler Machels and invested the money in lots at Eldorado, Kansas, losing nearly all he had. He has no relatives in this country except a nephew who reside near Minneapolis, Minn. He had many friends who let no opportunity pass to do him a favor and during his last illness gave evidence of their feelings toward him by administering to his every want. Only last week old acquaintances in the county north of the city presented him with a well filled purse. He was an unobtrusive, inoffensive and honest soul. Died, May 15th at 9 A.M., Mrs. Wm E. Montgomery. The funeral took place Friday from the family residence south of town. (Bethalto) Deceased leaves a husband and child, besides relatives and friends to mourn her death. Article dated Friday, May 24, 1895 The body of the infant child of Pat McCambridge, who died at Madison Wednesday, was buried in the Catholic cemetery this morning. The funeral took place from St. Boniface's church. Geo. Christian died at his home at Sixth and Walnut streets on the 14th inst., aged 32 years. Death was caused by nervous prostration A wife and two children mourn his death. The funeral took place Friday morning from St. Mary's church. (Alton) Article dated Tuesday May 28, 1895 H. W. Lueker, a prominent citizen of Worden, aged 44 years, died yesterday evening at eight o'clock after an eight weeks illness. The funeral will take place from his residence to the Lutheran church Monday afternoon at one o'clock. The body will be interred in the Lutheran cemetery. He leaves his wife and six children. He was an industrious and honorable citizen and kind neighbor. His death is sincerely regretted by all who know him. May 25th Died at the home of his daughter, I C Moore, Sunday night. Mr. Moore was the starter of the bell factories here. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon from the residence, thence to the Presbyterian church where Rev. Leonard spoke words of sympathy to the mourning children. The remains were interred at Glenwood. He leaves three grown boys and three girls to mourn his loss. Died, Wednesday night 15th inst., Wm Stevens, one of our oldest and most repsected citizens. His death was a suprise to all. On the Friday evening before he was a leading figure on stage at the high school commencement exercises, he being a member of the school board. He leaves a wife and several grown children to mourn his demise. The funeral took place Saturday morning rom the Presbyterian church thence to Glenwood cemetary followed by a large concourse of friends. May 25th The body of Wm Prante, who died Wednesday, May 15th was buried in the Lutheran cemetery Sunday afternoon. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. E. Bunger. Article dated Friday, May 31st, 1895 Hugh Kirkpatrick, owner of the St. James Hotel, and one of the most highly esteemed citizens, passed from earth Wednesday evening at 7:45 o'clock. He had been suffering from melancholia for a year. He improved at times for a few days and was able to drive out and breath fresh air, but a relapse always followed. His last illness was of about a weeks duration and for several days he refused all nourishment. The immediate cause of death was congestion of the lungs. Four years to a day after the death of his son Frank, he breathed his last. Hugh Kirkpartick was born in Randolph County in September 1832, and was nearing the 63rd anniversary of his birth. His early days were spent on a farm in Washington county. When he arrived at the age of twenty he started in life for himself, engaging as a clerk in St. Louis. He remained two years, when he went to Sparta and for a time was employed as a salesman there. Later he embarked in the mercantile business for himself, and continued three years. He then opened the Shannon house in Sparta and has been in the hotel business continually since. Mr. Kirkpatrick came to Edwardsville in 1861, and in October of that year opened the Union House which he conducted with considerable success for a period of fourteen years, or until 1875. He had entertained for several years an ambition to build a large hotel, that would reflect credit on the city. The prospects for the growth of the city were not overly bright and his means were limited, but he determined to venture. He began work on the handsome brick structure known everywhere to the traveling public as the St. James Hotel and before the close of 1875 it was completed. It was then undisputably the finest hotel in the southern part of the state. He had incurred a large debt and to meet the interest on this the first few years was quite a task. His economical management and good business judgement made it possible for him as years passed, to not only pay the interest but also make payments on the principle. After a time the last payment was made and the property was free of incumbrance. Two years ago he built a large addition and made alterations in the old building,supplying the house throughout with steam heating and electrical lights, keeping its place as one of the best and most profitable hostalries in this section. On June 20th 1855, he was married to Ruth Brown of Bennington, Vermont. Their union was blessed with eight children. Three died in infancy and a son Frank, who had grown to manhood died four years ago. His wife and four children survive, three sons William D., Clarke and Harry and one daughter May, wife of James T. Keller. the funeral will take place from the St. James tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services will be conducted by Rev. A M Elliott, pastor of the Presbyterian church. The body will be interred at Woodlawn. The pall bearers will be GB Crane, WR Prickett, JW Terry, CL Cook, HE Taylor and Alonzo Keller. Mr. Kirkpatrick had faith in himself and the city of his choice. He made his money here and invested it nowhere else. Of a retiring nature he ordinarily had little to say, and this was sometimes mistaken for lack of energy or enthusiasm, but he possessed both to a remarkable degree. He risked his savings in an enterprise when others shrank from it, and with keen tact builded on his success. The news of his death will carry sadness to all who knew him. Alvis Hauskins, who enjoyed the distinction of being the oldest resident of the county, died in his eighty-ninth year, Tuesday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock, at the home of his son, Edward Hauskins, in Marine Township. He resided with Mr. and Mrs. O L Brown in Edwardsville. He left a week ago Monday, to visit his son, William near Marine. Thursday he walked from William's residence to the home of his son Edward. He had several fainting spells on the way and when he reached there was completely exhausted. His death was the result of extreme old age. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the residence of Edward Hauskins. Services were conducted by Rev. John Henry, pastor of the Marine Christian church. The body was interred in the Ray graveyard in Pin Oak. The pall bearers were Sam Reed, Edson Ryder, FredBerger, Wm Dzengolewski. Alvis Hauskins was born in Rutherford Tennessee March 16, 1807 and came to this county with his parents in 1819. In 1825 he started for himself, conducting a farm near Bethalto. Next year he went to the lead mines at Galena. He returned to Bethalto in 1828. He was thrice married, the first time to Sarah Lawrence, December 28, 1828. His third wife, Mrs. Susan hauskins survives. By his first wife, fourteen children were born, two of whom died in infancy and three have died since. Nine survive as follows; Mrs. Adeline Howard of St. Louis; Elias Hauskins and Mrs. W E Holte of Edwardsville; William and Edward of Marine; Mrs. Thos. Bartlett of Queen City, MO Mrs. Lucy Utiger and Mrs. Alex Smart of Denison, Texas, and Thos Hauskins of Gallatin, MO. He also leaves 28 grandchildren and a large number of great grandchildren. He lived and honest and industious life. He will be missed at the Old Settlers' meeting next Wednesday. Last year he rested the honor of being the oldest person present from the venerable Rev. W E Hadley of Collinsville. Mrs. Mary Edmonds, wife of Joseph Edmonds died yesterday afternoon at one o'clock after an illness of long duration. She had been troubled for the past several years with a complication of diseases. The immediate cause of death is attributed to blood poisoning. The funeral took place this afternoon at two o'clock from the family residence in the West End. Services were conducted by Presiding Elder W E Ravenscroft. The body was interred at Woodlawn. The pall bearers were Wm H Cotter, S T Kendall, AP Wolf, John Daniels, K T Barnett, and D A Lynch. Deceased was 55years and 3 months old. She leaves surviving her husband and six children to mourn her demise. She was a loving wife and neighbor. Her death is sincerely regretted by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. J. P. Herman, Sr. for 45 years a resident of Alton, died Saturday night, aged 73 years, of general dibility. Deceased was a native of Germany coming to America in 1849, and to Alton in 1853. A wife and two sons, Dr. G A Herman, a physician residing in St Louis and J. P. Jr. foreman at Boals' planing mills, survive him. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon from the family home on East Third to Grandview cemetery. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/il/madison/obits/v/various48nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/ilfiles/ File size: 17.9 Kb