Philadelphia Public Ledger Death Notices (17 Oct 1907); Philadelphia Co., PA

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Phila. Public Ledger
Oct. 17, 1907
Page 9
 
  BECKER.-On October 14, 1907, JOHN A., husband of Elizabeth Becker (nee Geiger), 
aged 48 years. Relatives and friends, also Laurel Yearly Beneficial Society, and
the Hatters' Association, are invited to attend the funeral, on Thursday, at 12:30
p. m., from 1041 North Fourth st. Interment at Mount Vernon Cemetery.
 
  BENNER.-October 16, BEATRICE M., daughter of Clara E. and late Marshall T. Benner, 
aged 3 months. Relatives and friends invited to services, Friday, 2 p. m., mother's
residence, 2536 Diamond st. Interment private.
 
  Captain WILLIAM B. ROSE, a veteran of the Civil War, died of apoplexy yesterday in
the United States Mint, where he had been a doortender 15 years. Captain Rose, who was 
born in this city in 1835, served throughout the Civil War in the Philadelphia Brigade
and was promoted for bravery. He was seriously wounded in the battle of Antietam. He
served a term in the State Legislature in 1889. Captain Rose lived at 1912 Nicholas
street. He leaves a widow.
 
  Dr. GEORGE E. RAYNER, a veterinary surgeon, aged 71 years, a veteran of the Civil
War, died on Monday at his home, 141 Fountain street, Manayunk. He was born in England
and came to this county when a boy. He served throughout the Civil War in the 119th
Regiment. Pennsylvania Volunteers. Doctor Rayner was on of the oldest members of General
G. K. Warren Post, No. 15, G. A. R.
 
  
 
  The rest of these are cut off the side of the page. You'll need to send to the 
Phila. Free Library for a full notice.
 
  CLARK,       Oct. 13    38th year   1443 South 16th
  CLASH,       Oct. 15    residence of son-in-law   5509 Haverford ave.
  CLEMENT, Dessa W. C.    wife of/- 
  COUGHLAN,    Oct 14     husband of Margaret    formerly of Hanover st.
  COLLINS,     Oct. 14    youngest son/John      Holy Cross Cem.
  CONNOR, Helen           late/Michael and Margaret   1749 Darin st.   Holy Cross Cemetery
  COWLS,       Oct. 16    wife/William Cowls. Camden, N.J.
  COYLE,       Oct. 16    
  CHIPPS,      Oct. 15    in 85th year.  York ave, Jenkintown, Pa.
  CROSBY,      Oct. 16    aged 74 years. West Laurel Cemetery
  CROTHERS,               son of John, aged 38 years.  
  Crothers, George
               Oct. 15    N.J. aged 58 years, Woodstown, N.J.  Baptist Cemetery
  DAVIDSON, **Beth        Emma Davidson