Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Bryant, Alexander September 13, 1894
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Ionia Sentinel-Thurs. Sept. 20, 1894

Dropped Dead on Main Street
Alexander Bryant, colored, dropped dead Thursday on Main street, between 7 and 8 
o'clock. He was walking along the street with his wife and when they were in front
of Young's hardware store he gave a gasp and fell to the sidewalk dead.

He was carried to his home, corner of Washington and Second streets, where the
remains were cared for by Mr. Allured. The funeral was held from the residence Saturday
morning at 10 o'clock. Interment in Highland Park cemetery.

He had been ailing for the past year and was 49 years of age. He leaves a wife.

The Bryant Inquest
Coroner Williams after hearing the detail of circumstances attending the death of 
Alexander Bryant, although a jury had been sworn, has decided that it was not
necessary to continue the case, and therefore would say that no further action will be 
had in the matter of inquest. No censure rest upon anyone for notifying the coroner and 
arranging for a jury.

Much has been said about needless expense made by Mr. Williams in inquests, but
those who watch the business in cities know it is very seldom that coroners omit holding
one when notified, but there has been a number of cases in the last six years where our
present coroner has decided it not necessary. There are cases where it cannot be neglected 
without violation of positive law.

Additional Comments:
Highland Park Cem.-No Marker

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