Madison County IL Archives Obituaries.....Various, Various June 1895
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Edwardsville Intelligencer Newspaper Death and Funeral Notices June 1895
Article dated Tuesday, June 4, 1895

The funeral of Hugh Kirkpatrick Saturday, was largely attended. The services 
were conducted at the house by Rev. A M Elliott of the Presbyterian church. The 
body was interred at Woodlawn. Among those in attendance from a distance were: 
Henry Brown, from Lamar Kansas; and Miss Aladale Kirkpatrick from Oakdale; Mr 
and Mrs. Columbus Brown of Pana; Mr. and Mrs. S W Temple of St. Louis. The 
floral offerings were most beautiful. Among tributes were: A pillow of white 
roses "At Rest" by Major and Mrs. W R Prickett, a wreath of white roses, 
Sheriff E A Burke and Judge C L Cooke; a star of white roses Mr. and Mrs. H E 
Tayor, bouquet of white lilies, Miss Cora Snell. Handsome offerings were also 
made by Mr. and Mrs. P P Lusk, O. D. Finch, Mr. andMrs. J F Stillwell and Mrs. 
Margaret Stillwell. The flowers from the family coonsisted of a harp with the 
words "Father" and a pillow "At Rest".


George Cobine an old resident of this section, died last night at 7:20 o'clock 
at the home of his brother Sam near Manix. He had been confined to his bed ten 
days. His death was the result of old age and nervous prostation. He was 67 
years, 1 month and 19 day old. The funeral will take place from the residence 
of T. W. McCune in this city tomorrow afternoon and will be under the auspices 
of Edwardsville lodge, I O O F and the G.A.R. post. The body will be interred 
in Woodlawn. He was born in Ireland and came to this county in 1849 and has 
resided here since. He leaves a wife and four children and three brothers and 
one sister, viz:  Samuel, John, and Joseph Cobine, and Mrs. Mary McCune. His 
wife and daughter of Chicago and son George of Milwaukee, Wis,are here to 
attend the funeral.


Card of Thanks
We desire to return heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends who so kindly 
assisted us during the illness and after the death of our beloved husband and 
father.
Mrs. Ruth Kirkpatrick


Article Dated Friday, June 7, 1895

Death of Mrs. Mary Nietert, wife of G C Nietert, of Ft. Russell died Friday 
night at 10:30 o'clock. The funeral took place from the family residence Sunday 
afternoon at two o'clock. Services were conducted by Rev. Carl Kunzman. The 
remains were interred in the Gaertner cemetery. The pall bearers were: Aug. 
Wilkening, Wm Kohler, Chas. Behrendt, Casper Betzold, Conrad Gusewelle and Wm 
Kriege. Mrs. Nietert was born May 8, 1836 in Missouri. When 22 years of age, on 
Pentecost Sunday she was married. Her death occurred on the 37th anniversary of 
her marriage.  She leaves a husband and seven children, two sons and five 
daughters, viz: Louis Stahlhut, of Ft. Russell; Emma Volkening, of Bellevue, 
Kans; F C, Minnie, Sophie, Lizzie and Henry Nietert. The esteem in which the 
lady was held was attested by the large attendance of neighbors and friends at 
the funeral. Among those from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs Ed. Rohrcassa, Dr. 
Herman Nietert, Misses Nellie and Josie and Louis Rohrcassa, and Miss Minnie 
VonderAhe of St. Louis.


Article Dated Tuesday, June 11, 1895

Death of Mrs. Mary E. Hall
Mrs. Mary E. Hall, wife of G L Hall died early this morning after a prolonged 
illness, at the age of 41 years, 7 months and 11 days. The funeral will take 
place from the family residence on Fillmore street, Thursday morning at 9 
o'clock. Services will be conducted by Rec. A M Elliot. The body will be 
interred in Woodlawn. Mrs. Hall was a daughter of Rufus E. and Mary Ray 
Robinson, and was born in Pin Oak township, November 1 1853. She was nited in 
marriage to G L Hall February 18, 1875 and came to Edwardsville in February 
1880, where they have lived since. Four children were born, two of whom, Jennie 
and Edwin, and also her husband survive. She was a loving mother, a charitable 
neighbor and friend, and was highly esteemed by all who had the pleasure of her 
acquaintance. The family has the sympathy of all in their hour of afflication.

Mrs. Charlotte Ray wife of Capt. S. P. Ray departed this life last Wednesday 
night at the family residence on William street. Mrs. Ray was over 73 years of 
age and has been in poor health for some time. Besides her husband, two sons 
and a daughter survive her. The funeral was from the family residence Thursday 
afternoon to Grand View cemetery Rev. F. L. Thomson officiated.


The Final Summons
Death of Captain John A Miller, a well known Citizen of Bethalto.
John a. Miller, an old and highly respected citizen of Bethalto, breathed his 
last Wednesday morning at half past six o'clock after a prolonged siege of 
sickness. He was in his 69th year. The funeral took place from the Cumberland 
Presbyterian church to-day and was under the auspices of Bethalto Lodge, 
I.O.O.F. and the G.A.R. Post. John A. Miller was born in Baltimore, Maryland, 
June 23, 1826 and with his father came to the county August 10, 1836, locating 
in Alton. His mother died when he was only si years old. His father was a 
prominent Odd Fellow in those early days and in 1838 was elected the first 
grand secretary of the first grand lodge of the state. He died at the age of 
76, being then the oldest member of the order in the United States. John A. 
Miller received his education in the public schools and remained with his 
father until 1852 when he was nited in marriage to Mary E. Hagerman, a native 
of Pennsylvania. When a young man he learned the brickmaker's trade, and 
continued at it until 1862. He and his wife took up their residence at Bethalto 
in 1854, when he engaged in the manufacture of brick. In 1862 he enlisted in 
Company K, Eighteenth Illinois Regiment, and was made second lieutenant. He 
returned to his family June 10, 1865, with his commission as captain. He was 
justly proud of his war record, having been actively engaged in many notable 
battles. Upon his return home he commenced business as a dealer in farming 
implements and shipper of fruit. In recent years he did a general merchandising 
business. He joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church in 1867 and has been a 
consistent member since. He was a charter member of the Bethalto Lodge 735, 
I.O.O.F. Politically he was a pronounced democrat, and was often honored by 
being elected to fil positions of trust. He has served his township as justice 
of the peace, notary public and supervisor; he was also coroner several years. 
He was appointed postmaster by Andrew Johnson and served in that capacity 
during Grover Cleveland's first term. He was president of the Bethalto village 
board, and only last spring declined to serve longer on account of illness. His 
first wife died March 1892. He was afterward married to Miss Emily Green, who 
survives him. Six children were born of the first union, for of whom are 
living, viz: Mrs. Mary E. Kaley, of St. Louis; Emma F. Miller, of Bethato; 
Samuel L. Miller, of Omaha, Neb,; Mrs. Margaret A. Weidmer of St. Louis. Mr. 
Miller was respected by all who knew him for his many excellent traits of 
character. He was a kind neighbor and friend and good citizen.

Article dated Friday, June 28, 1895

Benjamin L. Dorsey, Sr. died last Wednesday morning at the family home in 
Gillespie after about one week's illness. Mr. Dorsey was aged 775 years and had 
resided at Gillespie since his 18th year, being one of the pioneers of that 
section. The funeral took place Friday fornoon and was largely attended.


Edward H. Goulding passed away at midnight Wednesday after a prtracted illness. 
A complication of troubles resulting in jaundice was the cuase of his death. 
His sufferings had been great and death came as a happy relief. Mrs. Goulding 
was born in Grafton, Mass, in 1827. He came west when a young man becoming a 
telegraph operator at Cairo and Kansas City. He came to Alton about 40 years 
ago being operator here at the stone depot for the old Alton and Sangamon 
railroad. After severing his connection with the railroad he took a position 
with David E. Brown, at the time a well known jeweler here and ffinally 
prchased the stock and continued in the business up to the time of his death. 
Mr. G. had been married four times, to his present wife he was married eight 
years ago. Three sons survive him, Ed P. and Frank of Chicago and Roy C. of 
this city. A business man all the walks of life, he was honored and respected 
and as a friend he was true and steadfast. The funeral was from the family 
residence on Sunday morning, the services were conducted by Rev. W. M. Backus 
of the unitarian church and the interment was in Grandview cemetery. The pall 
bearers were: EP Wade, DR Sparks, Geo Cutter, Samuel Pitts, John J. Brenholt 
and Ellis Barnard. Athe head of the grave was placed a sheaf of ripened grain 
and at the breast a bouguet of roses fitting emblems of a well spent life.


Dora, the four month old daughter of Wm Burge, died Tuesday morning. Funeral 
services were conducted by Rev. Hunter of Liberty Prairie, at the family 
residence this afternoon.
June 26th

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