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DAECH, GEORGE/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, Wednesday, January 18, 1893 George, the 6 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Daech Jr., died Sunday morning [January 15, 1893] of abscess of the lungs. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at one o'clock from the family residence, Revs. James Lafferty and Carl Kunzmann conducted services. The remains were interred in Woodlawn. *************************************************
DAILEY, MARTHA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 11, 1922 Mrs. Martha Dailey, 75, wife of Barzilla C. Dailey, died last night at 9:45 o'clock at the Dailey home on Merchant street after being disabled four weeks by a stroke of paralysis. Mrs. Dailey had been a resident of Upper Alton sixty eight years, and she leaves her aged husband to whom she was married at the age of 17, more than fifty-seven years ago. She was very probably one of the best known of Upper Alton's oldest residents. Four weeks ago last Friday, when the weather was the hottest of the season, Mrs. Dailey was stricken and fell in the yard at the home while busy about her household duties. It was believed at the time that the intense heat had caused her illness but a few days later when other symptoms made their appearance it became evident that she had sustained a paralytic stroke. Her case was very serious from the first and members of her family were convinced that she could not recover. Her right side became helpless soon after the attack and a little later on her left side also became paralyzed. Gradually her strength left her and on Sunday afternoon she became totally unconscious and continued in that state until death came last night. Mrs. Dailey had been a very active woman all her life and she had dreaded for many years, according to members of her family, of being disabled in her older age and unfit for work. She especially feared paralysis and it is quite a coincidence that her death should be brought about by this affliction that she had dreaded so long. Her family were first with her under any circumstances, and whatever they were interested in Mrs. Dailey's enthusiasm was all there too. Her husband and her sons were connected very actively many years in the building and operation of the old horse car line that was the first means of transportation ever built on the streets of Upper Alton. The aged husband, who survives, had helped to build the car line and from the time the line was built until the horse cars were dispensed with to make room for the electric line, he was one of the principal workers. Her three sons, only one of whom is now living, were drivers of the horse cars. Over twenty-five years ago Mrs. Dailey with her husband went into the grocery business in the place now occupied by Megowen & Kelley on College avenue, and they continued in the same stand until they sold out and retired from business about three years ago. During the long time they had the store Mrs. Dailey was always on duty there from the beginning of the year to the end. She was an unusual worker and never knew what it was to give up her work when she felt slightly indisposed. Her fatal illness which stated four weeks ago was really the first sickness that ever caused her to give up. Mrs. Dailey had been a resident of Upper Alton since she was 7 years old. At the age of 17, she had been married to her surviving husband, and she had lived here continuously ever since coming to Upper Alton with her parents when a very young girl. She was 76 years old on the 9th of last August. Three sons and a daughter had been born to Mr. and Mrs. Dailey, and all grew up to maturity, but in the death of her two sons, the late Johnson and William Dailey, the aged Upper Alton woman experienced the greatest affliction of her long lifetime. Her daughter, Mrs. Rose Williams, and her one son, Charles Dailey, both of Upper Alton, survive, and they have been continuously with their mother from the beginning of her illness to the end. Nine grandchildren survive also, six children of Mrs. Williams, two of the late Johnson Dailey, and little Dorothy, the only child of the late William II Dailey, who dropped dead a year ago last January. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Upper Alton Methodist church, and services will be in charge of the pastor, Rev. Theodore Cates. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery. *************************************************
DAILEY, WILLIAM H./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 20, 1921 Upper Alton Businessman and Former Owner of Forkeyville Dies William H. Dailey dropped dead this morning about 12:45 o'clock in his home about five minutes after coming in from his place of business and locking the door. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Barzilla C. Dailey, were asleep upstairs and they heard him enter the house at the usual time when he closed his place of business. Only a few minutes after he locked the door they heard him fall to the floor. Mr. Dailey hurried to the light switch and turned on the lights and ran downstairs, finding the son lying on the floor in a corner between the wall and the bed where he had fallen head first. The aged father was satisfied that his son was dying and he ran out into the street calling for help. The entire neighborhood was aroused. The Dailey home is located on Merchant street, just off of Washington, in the rear of the College Avenue business houses. B. C. Dailey, the father who is about 78 years old, ran all the way from his home to the residence of Dr. L. L. Yerkes in an effort to get help for his son when he was dying. Dr. Yerkes got out as quickly as possible and hurried to the Dailey home. He said that death had been instantaneous when Mr. Dailey fell to the floor. A slight mark over one of his eyes gave evidence of the fact that he had struck his face on a window sill as he fell forward. Will Dailey was one of the best known men in the city of Alton and he was widely known outside of the city. He was 51 years old and was born and reared in Upper Alton. All his life was spent here with the exception of a few years he was in the West. During his boyhood days his father was engaged in street car work for the company that operated the horse car line in Alton for many years. With his brothers and father he worked for the company and was well known as a street car driver. Later he did the same kind of work for several years in Omaha. For the last twenty years he had been in business either in Alton or on the outskirts. He owned the famous "Forkeyville" property at the forks of the road east of Upper Alton for several years, and he was the first man to convert the business of that place from a rural saloon to a merchandise store. After establishing the merchandise business there where a saloon had caused much trouble to educational institutions in Upper Alton for many years, he sold the property and engaged in business in Upper Alton. He bought the property at the corner of College and Washington avenues from D. M. Kittinger and last year he put up a fine new business building on a part of the ground. He had been planning many other improvements for this valuable piece of real estate which he would not doubt have brought about had his life been spared. Mr. Dailey was a man whose appearance would indicate perfect health. He was never ill to any extent, and he weighed about 240 pounds. Yesterday all day he had complained of indigestion. We went home at noon yesterday for his usual meal, but his family say he ate very little. He again complained of indigestion and requested his aged mother to give him a small quantity of baking soda, which was an old remedy of the family. In the evening he still complained of pain, but he did not think his case at all serious. He was in his usual jovial mood all evening while in charge of his pool hall on Washington avenue, and he played billiards all evening with some young men. He closed his place of business about the usual time and remained outside for some little time, talking to some boys before he went home. When the word became circulated in Upper Alton that he was dead, it was a surprise that was really hard to believe. Mr. Dailey leaves besides his aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Dailey, a little daughter whom he and his deceased wife adopted when a baby. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Rose Williams, of Upper Alton, and one brother, Charles Dailey of Los Angeles, Cal. The late J. A. Dailey, whose tragic death occurred some years ago while he was assessor of Wood River township, was the third brother of the family. The death of Will Dailey in the prime of life is a sad blow to his aged parents. The sympathy of the community is with the bereaved father and mother. While 51 years of age, in years he would have been considered a person past middle age, but to those who knew him well he was more of a boy than a man who had lived a half century. He was a man who never got old, and the chances are he never would have if he had lived many more years. ***********************************************
DALE, CHARLES E./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 9, 1920 Charles E. Dale, 40, died Saturday at his home, 440 East Broadway. He had been seriously ill only 24 hours. Death was due to double pneumonia. He was the manager of the C. F. Adams Installment Co. He is survived by his widow, Agnes Dale, and three brothers, Roy Dale of St. Louis, Harry Dale of Pittsburgh, Kan., and John Dale of Oregon, Ill., and two sisters, Mrs. S. V. Voelker, East St. Louis, and Mrs. Jessie Robins, of Washington, D. C. The remains will be shipped to Rutland, Ill., tomorrow, for burial. ***********************************************
DALTON, ANDERSON HARVEY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 3, 1922 Anderson Harvey Dalton, aged 4?, died this morning at the Nazareth Home where he has been residing for nearly two years. Dalton has been ill for a period of six or seven years and recently his condition became very grave and his death has been expected momentarily. He was unmarried. He leaves his mother, Mrs. Mary Dalton, one sister, Mrs. Jane Doyle of Nebo, and five brothers, Edward, George, Louis, Henry and Fred, all of Alton. The body will be taken to the home of his brother, Edward Dalton of 60? Central avenue, and the funeral will be held from there. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. **************************************************
DANIEL, MARTHA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 6, 1921 Mrs. Martha Daniel, who died Saturday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the family home, 1121 Belle Street, was buried yesterday afternoon in the City Cemetery. She leaves her husband, James, and one daughter, Mrs. Henry Graves. The funeral was held under the auspices of the Salvation Army. ***********************************************
DANKENBRINK, AUGUST F./Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, February 24, 1892 August F. Dankenbrink, residing near Bethalto on the Aug. Fischer farm, died Saturday [Feb. 20] from the effects of la grippe. The funeral took place Monday. The remains were interred in the Bartlett cemetery, south of this city. Rev. P. N. Fedderson conducted services. The pallbearers were Henry Stahlhut, Aug Broecking, John Heeren, John Helmkamp, Ed Bayer and D. E. Burroughs. Mr. Dankenbrink was 37 years, 5 months and 4 days old. He was born near Troy, September 16, 1854, and married Miss Louisa Begamann in 1877. Five children were born, of whom four survive. He also leaves a wife, brother and sister. ***********************************************
DATES, SUSAN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 17, 1923 Former Slave Dies Mrs. Susan Dates, a resident of Alton since immediately after she was freed from slavery during the war, died this morning at the home of Louis Jones on Easton street, from old age. She is said to have been ninety years of age as she was about thirty years when she came to Alton sixty years ago. She had lived alone in a two room house on Easton street between Ninth and Tenth streets. She had continued to do work to earn money to support herself up to her last illness, which began three weeks ago. A week ago Mrs. Jones moved the old woman to her home and took care of her the last week of her life, because there was no one in the home of the old woman to look after her. Mrs. Dates was the mother of eight children, all of whom are dead. She was the wife of Joseph Dates, who died years ago. She was born in Franklin county, Mo., and lived there until she came to Alton. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Union Baptist church. *********************************************
DAUM, BALSER JOSEPH/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, Wednesday, January 18, 1893 Balser Joseph Daum, aged 77 years and 14 days, died Thursday morning [January 12, 1893] at 5 o'clock. The funeral took place from St. Boniface's church Saturday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery. The pallbearers were: Henry Langwisch, John Switzer, Victor Senn, John Wentz, Aloysius Oestrich, John Bonn. Deceased was born in Lorch, Nassau, December 28, 1815, and came to America in August 1854. He settled in this city in February 1855, where he resided up to his death. He leaves surviving a widow and five children, Mrs. Charles Hack, John and Joseph Daum of this city; Philip Daum of Davenport, Iowa, and Mrs. Thomas Heffernan of South Omaha, Nebraska. The latter was here to attend the funeral. *************************************************
DAVIS, LEVI SR. (JUDGE)/Source: The New York Times, March 5, 1897 Alton, Ill., March 4 - Levi Davis Sr., the oldest lawyer in the State, died last night of apoplexy at the home of his son, Dr. Charles Davis, in this city, aged eighty-nine years. Judge Davis lived in retirement here for many years, but was in his time one of the foremost members of the Illinois bar. He was the friend and associate of Lincoln, Douglas, and Trumbull, and served with Lincoln in the Black Hawk was in 1832. **************************************************
DAVIS, MARY E./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 11, 1922 Widow of Old Time Lawyer Dies Death claimed Mrs. Mary E. Davis, widow of Levi Davis, this morning at 2 o'clock, after a three weeks illness, which began with a general breakdown. There were few of the friends of Mrs. Davis who knew that she was so sick that there was any danger of a fatal outcome at this time. They knew that the interruption of a long standing practice of attending services at the Cathedral every morning indicated that she was not in a satisfactory condition. The first hint that she was not well came three weeks ago when she found that for the first time in years she would be obliged to forego attending religious services with her daughter, Miss Clotilde. The two had been inseparable companions always, and the mother and daughter always attended services early in the morning. Even the children of Mrs. Davis did not realize fully that she was in the condition she was, and at the time of her death only Miss Clotilde and Charles Davis were present. Arthur Davis arrived a few hours after the end had come. The other children, being at distant places, were not here. Mrs. Davis was born in Alton and she had lived here all of her life, except a period she was attending Sacred Heart convent in St. Louis, from which she graduated in the closing days of the Civil War. She clung to the neighborhood where she had come into the world and during all her life she lived on State street, or close proximity thereto. She was interested chiefly in her family and her church. She was married to Levi Davis, a young lawyer, and the two made their home in Alton always after that. Mr. Davis died three years ago last March 11 [note: should be March 3], terminating a beautiful married life in which the husband and wife never failed to embrace an opportunity to be together. Mrs. Davis' maiden name was Wise. Of the family from which she came, only one brother, Charles P. Wise of St. Louis, survives her. A brother, Alexis Wise, died recently. The children who survive Mrs. Davis are Levi of New York, Edgar M. of Los Angeles, Charles W. of Alton, Arthur J. of Chicago, Miss Clotilde of Alton, and Eugene H. of Dallas, Texas. ************************************************
DARROW, JOSEPH L. (DOCTOR)/Source: Alton Weekly Courier, August 16, 1855 Pioneer of Collinsville Collinsville, Aug. 6, 1855 -- On Saturday, the 28th ult., our village lost - by sudden death - one of its old citizens, Dr. Joseph L. Darrow, who died on that day of violent cholera morbus, or, some suppose, of cholera. He attended to his business until after ten o'clock in the forenoon, took to his bed about eleven o'clock, and was a corpse at a quarter past five. He had not been well for some time before, suffering with dysentery, and was also under the depressing influences of anxiety respecting a sick child, and an absent one, whose return had been unexpectedly delayed. He was a very active and energetic man, generally of firm health. He had lived in Collinsville from its early days, and had laid out a considerable portion of the town. His family and friends will have reason to miss him long and mourn him deeply. He was a clergyman of the Episcopal Church, as well as a practicing physician. ************************************************
DAUBMAN, HENRY J./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 15, 1920 Henry J. Daubman of 2624 Walnut Street died this morning at 10 o'clock at St. Joseph's hospital where he went a few days ago for treatment. He was stricken with paralysis yesterday and his death was expected throughout the night. He has been in poor health for the past year, but his condition did not become serious until a week or so ago. Daubman was in his 74th year. He is survived by five sons, William of Grafton, Charles of Roxana, Harry, M. R., George of Alton, and by one daughter, Mrs. Alvin H. Ford of Alton. His wife died a number of years ago. Daubman was born in Baden, Germany, coming to Baltimore, Md., at the age of 7 years. He was married in Baltimore to Hannah Frane. Forty years ago he came to Alton to work as a glassblower at the Illinois Glass company. He retired from the trade 25 years ago. Since his retirement, he interested himself in real estate, and built up a comfortable fortune. He was an Odd Fellow and a Mason. No definite funeral arrangements have been made, but the funeral will probably be held Sunday afternoon. ************************************************
DAVIS, ELLEN M. (nee BUCKMASTER)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 11, 1920 Word was received in Alton today of the death of Mrs. Ellen M. Davis, wife of Capt. James Davis of St. Louis. She was 80 years of age and is survived by her husband and two sons, Lynn and Henry Davis. Capt. Davis will be eighty-six years of age Monday, and the funeral of his wife, which will be held in Alton, will be on his birthday. Mrs. Davis was a member of the Episcopal church and it was said today that it is probable the services will be from that church, but the hour had not been fixed. Mrs. Davis was a daughter of Nathaniel Buckmaster. She was a sister of the late Mrs. Kate Curran and Mrs. Quig_____ and was the last of her family. ***********************************************
DAVIS, GEORGE H./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 21, 1920 George H. Davis, aged 83, died at his home, 409 East Fourth street, Tuesday evening at 9:00 o'clock, from old age. Mr. Davis was among the best known of the older residents of Alton. His figure on the streets was a familiar one. A resident of Alton many years ago, he moved to Leavenworth, Kansas, where he stayed for a period of 32 years, until the year 1901, when he decided to come back to the old home of his wife. Bringing Mrs. Davis here, he took up the thread of life in Alton where he had left it off many years before, and though it was a difficult thing to do, he succeeded in his old age in making in Alton many new friends who took the place of the old ones who had passed on. The picture of this aged gentleman with his wife, the two inseparable, was one of the touching sights that Alton was proud of. Day after day this couple, in the sunset of life, could be seen walking about the city. Then, a little over two years ago, the wife closed her eyes and Mr. Davis, after more than half a century of lavishing his affection on her, was almost alone. To his friends of late the aged gentleman had frequently said that he wanted to go. His mind was fixed upon near completion of his life. After his wife died, Mrs. Davis' sister, Miss Belle Mather, was the constant attendant of the aged gentleman, and she did all that was possible to solace his grief over losing his wife. The couple never had any children. Thoughtful, kindly, always courteous and ready to do a good turn for someone, the aged gentleman had many admirers. Old age enfeebled him, and for the last two weeks of his life he was confined to his bed. Mr. Davis was born in East Cambridge, Mass., and was 83 years of age on April 16th. He was married in Alton to Miss Annie Mather, December 14, 1862. She died October 7, 1917. He leaves one brother, Frank Davis, and three sisters, Mrs. Bickford, Mrs. Clara P. Ordway, and Mrs. Anna Day, all residing in the East. Until they are heard from the burial time will not be fixed. During the period Mr. Davis resided in Leavenworth, Kansas, he was a valuable public servant. He helped to make complete order in the records of the Leavenworth public schools, he holding a very important office on the school board. Prior to leaving Alton, Mr. Davis had been connected with a machine shop here. An interesting fact of Mr. Davis' life was his writing what is said to be the longest letter ever mailed in the United States. He took a western trip years ago with his wife and Miss Mather. He made notes of all he saw, and when he came back to Alton he sat down to the stupendous task of writing to an aunt and telling her of the trip. It took over 50,000 words to tell his aunt about the trip, and it required a good-sized postage bill to pay for its transmission, but she read it, so Mr. Davis was told by her, and she enjoyed it. ***********************************************
DAVIS, LEVI W./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 15, 1919 Oldest Lawyer in Madison County Dies Levi W. Davis, oldest lawyer in Madison County, and for more than a half century a resident of Alton, died Friday night at 10 o'clock at his residence, 410 Belleview avenue. He was 76 years of age. Paralysis was the cause of Mr. Davis' death. He had been in feeble health for some time, but until one week before he died he was stricken with paralysis on Friday of last week and by Sunday his condition had become such it was deemed necessary to summon his children, all of whom were far away. The aged father, knowing that the end was near and that his sons were coming to see him, manifested the most intense eagerness over their coming, and would inquire for his sons frequently, thinking that perhaps they had arrived. It was evidently his wish to live until all of them could get to his bedside and his wish was gratified. He was able to recognize even the last to arrive, his son, Edgar M. Davis, who came from Phoenix, Arizona. With his sons gathered near him, and his wife and daughter there, the aged gentleman was ready to go, and passed peacefully away Friday night. The death of Levi Davis removes one of the brightest legal minds Alton has had among her citizens. He was known as a man of profundity of legal knowledge, and without a superior as a counselor at law. He retained considerable practice, even when he became so old that he was no longer physically able to play the part of advocate in court, and it was only when he had completed his fiftieth year of practice of his profession that he closed his office for the last time and announced that he retired. That was last November on the day he was celebrating his golden wedding anniversary, the announcement was made, though he had informally ceased his practice a short time before that. Mr. Davis was born in Springfield, Ill. He was educated in St. Louis University and later attended the Albany law school and the law department of the University of Albany, where he acquired a profound legal education. He did not get his legal education until after he had served in the army during the Civil War, and had risen to the rank of a first lieutenant. He was in Co. G of the 97th Regiment. His brother, James Davis, was captain in the same company, and another brother, Dr. Charles Davis, a private, was promoted to assistant regimental surgeon. The three brothers fought through the remainder of the Civil War together. Two of the brothers survive, Capt. James Davis of St. Louis, and Dr. Charles Davis of Alton. On being released from his duties in the army at the close of the war, Mr. Davis took up the study of law. He graduated in the same class at the University of Albany with the late President William McKinley, and his class numbered some other men who rose to distinction later. He was admitted to the practice of law at the Illinois Supreme Court, then at Mt. Vernon, Ill., June 12, 1867. He was married in Alton October 22, 1868, and ever since than he, with his wife, had lived in Alton. They were a devoted couple all their married life and his partner of more than fifty years of married life has lost a companion whose devotion to her was one of the beautiful features of the neighborhood where they lived. The death of Mr. Davis is the first in his family in 45 years. He leaves beside his two brothers and his wife, one daughter, Miss Clotilde Davis; and five sons: Levi W. Davis of Denver; Edgar M. Davis of Phoenix, Arizona; Charles and Arthur Davis of Chicago; and Eugene Davis of Houston, Texas. The funeral of Mr. Davis will be held Monday at 9 o'clock from SS. Peter and Paul's Cathedral. Friends of the family are invited to attend the services at the church, but burial at the cemetery will be private and the family have requested that there be no flowers. The five sons of Mr. Davis, and one of his nephews, Peter Wise, will serve as pallbearers. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. *******************************************************
DAWSON, EDWIN C./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 3, 1920 Old Time Engineer Passes Away Edwin C. Dawson, retired locomotive engineer, died at his home, 3010 College Avenue, Saturday afternoon at 1:25 o'clock. His death had been expected, as he had been in failing health for a long time. He was 87 years of age. Mr. Dawson retired from railroading in 1895 because of his failing eye sight. He had served as the engineer on the Big Four Plug train running between Alton and East Alton. It was only when he could no longer see well enough to make safe for him to continue operating the engine that he was given his release. He had a long career with the Big Four and he was highly esteemed as a careful engineer. Mr. Dawson's life had been anything but an altogether happy one, as he saw member after member of his family die before him, including his wife, so that at his death he was survived by only two sons, Milton and Robert, and two daughters, Miss Leila Dawson and Mrs. J. F. Johnston, the last of Muskogee, Okla. His condition did not become desperate until three days before his death, and since that change came there had been the certain knowledge that he would soon pass away. ***********************************************
DEASTER, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 26, 1923 John Deaster, aged 83, was buried this morning from the Klunk Undertaking Parlors on East Broadway. Services were conducted by the Rev. W. C. Gesch, pastor of the Central avenue Lutheran church. Burial was in the City cemetery. Deaster died yesterday at the Nazareth Home where he has been making his home for the past six years. He has no relatives. His death was due to old age. ********************************************
DEBOW, ROBERT/Source: Alton Telegraph, September 6, 1877 A large company of citizens of Alton, Upper Alton and vicinity, assembled at the late residence of the deceased in Upper Alton, at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, to attend the obsequies. The services were conducted by Rev. W. S. Sly, of the Methodist church, and were introduced by singing "Nearer My God to Thee," and prayer, after which Rev. Mr. Taggart, of Bloomington, read a portion of Scripture, and "The Gates Ajar" was sung. An affecting, interesting address was delivered by Mr. Sly, and the services closed by singing "How Blest the Righteous When He Dies." The relatives and friends then took a last look at the familiar features soon to be seen no more on earth. The pall bearers were, Samuel Wade, J. S. Topping, D. S. Hoaglan and Jos. Craig, of Alton, and Jas. Atkins, W. Collet, Mr. Burnap and Wm. Flamson, of Upper Alton. A long line of carriages followed the hearse containing the remains, which were deposited in the Hunter lot in the City Cemetery. **********************************************
DEEM, ALVIN H./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 5, 1923 Alvin H. Deem, an old soldier, and for years a well known farmer living east of Upper Alton, died last Tuesday in the Soldiers Home at Quincy, and the body will be brought to Alton for burial, arriving here tonight. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and services will be conducted in Oakwood cemetery by Rev. Edward L. Gilson of the First Presbyterian church. Mr. Deem leaves two sons, Fidel and Oliver living on the old farm home place near the state hospital. He leaves also two brothers, H. S. Deem of Sherman, Texas, and Howard J. Deem of Mattoon, bot of whom will be at the funeral. Mr. Deem has been away from here for years but is remembered by many older residents. **********************************************
DE GRAND, YOLANDE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 1, 1922 Yolande, the four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred DeGrand of 516 Summit street, died this morning at 6 o'clock at the family home. The little girl had been playing out of doors whenever the weather permitted during the week, and was apparently in good health. Yesterday she contracted a heavy cold and pneumonia developed immediately, death resulting this morning. She was a bright, pretty and loveable child, and was much loved and admired by the many friends of the family. Her sudden death was the cause of much sorrow in Alton today. Yolande is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred DeGrand and one brother, Alfred Jr. She was the granddaughter of Mrs. Louise DeGrand and Mrs. B. Redmond. Mr. DeGrand is draftsman at Duncan's Foundry. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from SS Peter and Paul's Cathedral. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery. ********************************************
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DEITZ, CAROLINE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 25, 1919 Mrs. Caroline Deitz, 70 years old, died this morning at 4:25 o'clock, following a long illness. Mrs. Deitz had been ailing for the past few years, but had been bedfast for the past two weeks. Mrs. Deitz was born on September 31, 1848, in Germany, and came to this country in April of 1863 [or 1868], coming to Alton immediately and had resided in the house in which she died for 49 years. She had been a widow for 32 years. She leaves six children, Mrs. Caroline Fingerhut, Mrs. Louisa Fischer, Mrs. Rosina Spaniol, Mrs. Augusta Klemm and William and Charles Deitz. She leaves also one brother, Fred Goedeke of Carrollton, Mo., one sister, Mrs. Minnie Deffner of Blackwell, Okla., and fifteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Spaniol, 514 Central Avenue, at 2 p.m., Monday. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. O. W. Heggemeier, pastor of the Evangelical church, of which Mrs. Deitz was a life-long member. **********************************************
DELP, BERTHA (nee RICHEY)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 21, 1920 Mrs. Bertha Delp, wife of George Delp who died ten months ago, passed away yesterday afternoon at five o'clock at the home of her mother, Mrs. Mathilda Richey of 8 East Fourteenth street. Mrs. Delp has been very ill and her death was not unexpected. She leaves a small son, Ralph. Mrs. Delp was born in Deerplain, January 13, 1890, but has resided in Alton for some time. Besides her eleven year old son, she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Matilda Richey, one sister, Mrs. S. Dashley, and by three brothers, Albert, Ernest and Oscar Richey. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock from the Cathedral. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery. ******************************************
DE MOULIN, SADIE/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, Wednesday, January 6, 1892 Highland, Jan 4. -- Sadie De Moulin, wife of Paul De Moulin, was found dead in bed this morning at seven o'clock, with her throat cut. Mr. De Moulin arose, went to the kitchen and built a fire, after which he went to the stable to feed. While there, his seven-year-old son came running to him and told him that his mamma was bleeding from the mouth and nose. Mr. De Moulin ran to the house and found his wife dying. Their residence is about two and one half miles south of Highland. The coroner held an inquest. The verdict was: "Death by her own hands," the evidence showing that she cut her throat with a razor. The cause was thought to be melancholia. Deceased was 25 years old. ***********************************************
DEMPSEY, CORNELIA (nee SUMMERS)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 11, 1920 Mrs. Cornelia Dempsey, wife of Dr. Dempsey of McPherson avenue, died shortly after five o'clock Wednesday evening at St. Joseph's hospital where she was taken several days ago. From the beginning of her illness it was known that her condition was serious. She began to sink Wednesday morning and members of her family were called to her bedside. Mrs. Dempsey came to Alton a bride last June, and she and her husband went to housekeeping on McPherson avenue. Before her marriage Mrs. Dempsey was Miss Cornelia Summers of Chicago. She was a trained nurse and practiced her profession until her marriage. Besides her husband, Dr. W. H. Dempsey, the well known specialist, Mrs. Dempsey is survived by her mother, Mrs. Cornelia Summers of Chicago, four brothers and one sister. The brothers are Dr. Francis Lane, Richard Summer, of Chicago; O. Lane of New York; and Paul Summers of Cleveland, Ohio. Miss Mary Lane of Chicago is the surviving sister. Since coming to Alton, Mrs. Dempsey formed a large circle of friends who were very much interested in her illness and who will regret to learn of her death. She would have been 33 years of age the 23rd of this month. She was married in Chicago on the 7th of June. The funeral will be held at 2:30 tomorrow from the home. Rev. E. L. Gibson of the First Presbyterian Church will conduct the services. The body will be entombed at the Grandview Mausoleum. ******************************************
DENNISON, WILLIAM/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 6, 1923 Served in Civil War and voted for Abraham Lincoln twice William Dennison, aged 84, died Friday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock at his home, 609 Bond street, following an illness of one week with pneumonia. Mr. Dennison reached his 84th year on New Year's Day. From the first, his illness was known to be serious and for several days death was expected. Mr. Dennison was born in County Latrim, Ireland, and came to this country at the age of 19. He enlisted and served during the Civil War and after receiving his honorable discharge he came to this part of the country and a short time later settled in Alton. He was married to Sarah O'Neil, a native of Scotland. His wife died 31 years ago at the family home on Belle street. The couple were the parents of ten children, five of whom survive the father. After coming to this country, Mr. Dennison gave his first two votes to Abraham Lincoln. He was a kindly man and a devoted husband and father. He was a familiar figure on the streets of Alton and his passing will be mourned by many besides the members of his immediate family. He and William Slover were the greatest of friends and were seen constantly together in town in years past. It is a coincidence that both men should be taken about the same time. Both were at death's door at the same time, but Mr. Slover was barely still alive this afternoon. The children are William, Elizabeth, Sara, Mrs. James Curran and John Dennison. Miss Elizabeth Dennison and Mrs. Curran are residents of St. Louis and the remaining children reside in Alton. Mr. Dennison also leaves three grandchildren. The funeral will be held at nine o'clock Monday from SS. Peter and Paul's Cathedral. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. He was a kindly, gentle old man and he had a large number of friends even though most of those he had known in his younger days had passed on. His devotion to the memory of his dead wife was one of beautiful points of his character. He was the type of a man who is a good citizen, who believed in doing his civic duty to the best of his ability and he was always on the side of the right and decency. He had reared a family of children to whom he had been obliged to stand in the double role of father and mother and to them he was the center of the home circle. *********************************************
DENOTHER, WILLIAM/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Wednesday, June 21, 1899 The little village of Fosterburg was shocked this morning by the finding in a well of the body of one of the best known young men of Foster township, William Denother. Details of the drowning could not be learned. Coroner Bailey received a telegram to go to Fosterburg this morning to hold an inquest over the body. William Denother was about 26 years of age and lived near Fosterburg all his life. He was a hard working young man, a member of an industrious family and one of the best known young farmers of that vicinity.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Thursday, June 22, 1899 William Denother, who was found in a well Tuesday night at the Denother place near Fosterburg, committed suicide. He took his life by drowning on suggestion while in a despondent frame of mind. The young man had been in failing health for some time and had been in St. Louis Tuesday to consult a specialist, returning on the Spread Eagle. While walking from the wharf boat at the levee he noticed the body of Thomas Luttrell being carried from the water to a wagon, after it had been recovered. This turned Denother's mind on the subject of making away with himself and he brooded over it until about midnight. He rose from his bed and went to the well to end his life. His brothers heard him drawing up the buckets in the well, but they thought he had gone out for a drink. When he did not return, they looked for him and, finding the two buckets out of the well, suspected he had drowned himself. When a brother of the desperate man searched the bottom of the well with a pole, the body was caught and drawn to the surface. The well was 25 feet deep and had in it 15 feet of water. Coroner Bailey held an inquest over the body and a verdict of suicide by drowning was found. *********************************************
DE PUGH, UNKNOWN/Source: Alton Telegraph, February 13, 1902 Information has reached this city of the death of Mrs. H. DePugh, widow of the late Rev. Mr. DePush, a former well known colored pastor of the A. M. E. church. The body will arrive here Wednesday morning and services will be conducted in the A. M. E. church by the pastor Rev. Sandy McDowell. Interment will be in Rocky Fork cemetery. ******************************************
DERWIN, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 12, 1899 John Derwin, aged 73 years, died last night at the home of his son, Bernard Derwin, on Belle street, after a short illness. He was born in Ireland but came to Alton in 1855, and lived here continuously since that time, raising a large family of children. He was one of the earliest railroad men in this part of the country, and was long in the employ of the C. & A. When age enveloped him, he made his home with his children and he was well known on the streets. He leaves four sons and two daughters, all of whom were in attendance on him when he died. They were Mrs. Jos. Weaver, Mrs. D. Carter, James, William and Joseph Derwin, all of St. Louis, and Bernard Derwin, of Alton, with whom the deceased resided. The funeral will be Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Cathedral, going from the residence of Mr. B. Derwin, 1003 Belle street. *************************************
DETERDING, JOHN EDWARD/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 16, 1923 John Edward Deterding, in his sixty-ninth year, died this forenoon at his residence on the northern edge of Alton, after an illness of more than a year. His trouble began with an abscess on the lung which later developed complications that caused his death. The end had been expected during the last forty-eight hours before death occurred. Mr. Deterding was one of the best known residents of the North Side. He was born in Edwardsville and came here in 1870, fifty-three years ago. He first was engaged in the blacksmithing and horseshoeing business and later he opened a stationery store in the North Side. He was also postmaster at North Alton before that village was annexed to Alton. His wife died twenty-five years ago and after that event he disposed of his North Side home and bought a little place on the edge of town where he led the simple life and spent the remainder of his days. He leaves two children, Miss Sophie Deterding and Philip Deterding, and two step-children, Mrs. A. C. Brown and Mrs. John Krug. He had been a real father to the step-children and by them he was beloved as much as he was by his own children, which is a striking testimonial to the fine character of the gentleman of whom it could be said. He was a prominent Odd Fellow in years gone by and he was also a Modern Woodman. He was elected village clerk in the old village of North Alton and held the position for years. In Godfrey township he was elected tax collector. "Eddie" as he was more familiarly known among his old friends and associates, always had a good word for everyone, always ready to land a helping hand, and no one ever appealed to him in vain. He was of a quiet disposition, and always believed honesty and justice the right policy to pursue toward all. Mr. Deterding was an ardent hunter and fisherman in his earlier years, and an all round good fellow. He was also an expert checker player, and it was his delight to sit for hours with his friends in deep study over a checker board. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home, and Rev. O. W. Heggemeier will have charge of the services. ************************************
DETRICH, HELEN V./Source: Alton Telegraph, August 7, 1887 Mrs. Helen V. Shelly Detrich, wife of Mr. F. S. Detrich, died between 2 and 3 a.m. Tuesday, after a brief illness of a pulmonary nature, at the age of 35 years. She was taken sick while on a visit to her parents in Quincy recently, returned home, and in spite of medical skill and the most affectionate care, passed quietly away at the hour mentioned. She leaves a husband, two children (one an infant), father and mother and many other relatives to mourn her death, which will prove a sore affliction, not only to the stricken family, but to a large circle of friends to whom she had ever been near and dear. The rare personal attractions she added equal loveliness of mind and heart. When such as she are called away, the world is poorer and the vacant place is never filled. Cut off in the prime of a beautiful womanhood, with so many tender ties to bind her to earth, the providence that called her away is hard to understand. Whatever of comfort there may be in the sympathy of neighbors and friends will go out to those now passing through the dark waters. There was a large gathering at the Baptist church at 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon to pay the last tribute of respect and affection to the memory of Mrs. F. S. Detrich. The services were conducted by Rev. L. A. Abbott, pastor of the church, with prayer by Rev. Thos. Gordon. Mr. Abbott read various passages of scripture appropriate to the sad occasion and paid a glowing and tender tribute to the character and virtues of the departed wife and mother, followed by words of sympathy and consolation for the bereaved relatives. The pulpit and platform were profusely decorated with rare and beautiful flowers, the remembrances of loving relatives and friends. At the close of the impressive services, a long cortège followed the remains to the cemetery. The bearers were Messrs. Wm. Armstrong, H. M. Carr, J. A. Cousley, O. S. Stowell, J. K. Butler, F. P. Hopkins. ********************************************
DETTMERS, GEORGE H./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Saturday, July 15, 1893 Mr. Geo H. Dettmers, an old and well known resident of Foster, died at his home two miles east of that village yesterday at 3:30 p.m. in his 73rd year. He has been ill since July 4th. His widow and three children survive him. One son, H. Dettmers, is a well known resident of Alton; another, Frank, lives in Colorado and a daughter, Mrs. Schumacher, resides at Winona, Minn. Interment in the city cemetery. The cortege will pass up Ridge street about 5 p.m., where the friends from Alton can join in. ***********************************************
DETTMERS, MARGARET/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 26, 1915 Mrs. Margaret Dettmers, aged 82, died at the home of Cobus Penning on East Fourth street yesterday morning after an illness of several weeks. She was very well known about Alton, having lived on a farm near the city the greater part of her life. It was not until about a year ago that she consented to leave the farm and make her home in the city with Mr. and Mrs. Penning. She leaves two step-children, Herman Dettmers of Alton, and Mrs. Peter Shoemaker of Winona, Minn. ****************************************************
DEUCKER, WILLIAM/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 2, 1921 Dies After Drinking "White Mule" Out of Jug William Deucker, aged 39, is dead, and his brother, Roy, was made seriously ill Saturday night as the result of accepting an offer to drink out of a jug of "white mule." According to Roy Deucker, Carl Brenner, a boy, gave them the liquor. The poisonous stuff that caused the death of William Deucker and came near ending seriously for his brother, was said today by Deputy Coroner Streeper to have been taken from a resort in Alton, the proprietor of which has been up once at least for violating the prohibition law. Saturday night, after a party had been to the carnival, they stopped in at a pool hall on East Broadway, and there the Brenner boy said that if someone would buy him a grape juice drink, he would give the crowd some whisky. Someone bought the grape juice and then the crowd stepped outside into an alley, Mr. Streeper said, and there the Brenner boy produced a jug from which the men drank. William Deucker drank the most and was the worst affected. His brother, Roy, did not drink so much but took sufficient to make him so sick he had to receive a doctor's attention. William Deucker started home, but collapsed at Turner Hall where his friends picked him up and carried him a little further, and there they procured a wheelbarrow and loaded him in it and started on their way. They wheeled him to 1122 Central avenue where he continued in a bad way, and died Sunday shortly after noon. The main part of the story was obtained by Deputy Coroner Streeper from Carl Brenner and John Crow. There were six in the party and all will be called to testify at the coroner's inquest. Deputy Coroner Streeper said that he would go to the bottom of the case and attempt to fix responsibility for the giving away of the poisonous stuff. The deputy coroner said that he planned to make an autopsy of the dead man and ascertain definitely the cause of his death. He thought that perhaps death may have been due to a skull fracture produced when Deucker fell to the ground and struck his head. The condition of the brother of the dead man was much improved today.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 4, 1921 The jury impaneled by Deputy Coroner C. N. Streeper to inquire into the death of William Deucker, who died Sunday noon after being knocked out by a quantity of "white mule" whiskey he drank Saturday night, was that the deceased came to his death from a fracture of the skull. The examination by the coroner's surgeon disclosed a skull fracture on the right side behind the ear where Deucker's head came in contact with the curbing when he fell. The testimony of Carl Brenner, who furnished the liquor to Deucker, was that he bought the jug of liquor for $5 "from a man on Front street," and he said he did not know who the man was. This statement was not shaken and was accepted by the jury. It was testified that in Front of Turner Hall, Deucker stopped and asked a friend for a cigarette, and being given one he attempted to back up against a tree to get ready to smoke it, and missed the tree, staggering backward and fallen drunkenly to the pavement, striking his head on the curbing. it was that blow that produced the fatal skull fracture, the deputy coroner said. ******************************************************
DE VANEY, FRANCIS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 17, 1919 Mrs. Francis De Vaney, aged 24, died this morning at 9 o'clock at the family home in East Alton leaving a little child a few hours old. The young mother also leaves her husband and a little daughter 3 years of age. The death of Mrs. De Vaney was a shock to the entire neighborhood in East Alton this morning. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Hill, one of the best known families in Wood River township. She leaves also ____ _______ and two brothers. The funeral arrangements were incomplete this afternoon. *****************************************************
DEYE, CATHERINE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 8, 1923 Never rode in auto --- Horses for funeral Mrs. Catherine Deye, aged 80, died this morning at 2:15 o'clock after being an invalid for ten years. Eight years of that time she had been confined to her bed. Her death was due to a general breakdown from old age. Mrs. Deye and her husband held the distinction in the country where they lived, near Bethalto, of never having been in an automobile in their lives. They refused to get into an automobile and dying Mrs. Deye left the request, supported by the wish of her husband, that no automobiles be used in her funeral cortege. They said that inasmuch as they had never used an automobile, refusing always to ride in one, it was fitting and right that none should be used in the funeral. So members of her family have arranged to respect her wish. Only horse-drawn vehicles will be used. Mrs. Deye had lived in the Bethalto vicinity for over fifty years. She was a devout member of the Lutheran church at Bethalto and the funeral will be from that church Saturday at 1 p.m. She was born in Hanover, Germany, February 24, 1843. She was the mother of eight children, six of whom, and her husband, John Deye, survive her. She leaves also sixteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. The children are George Deye of Bethalto, Mrs. J. M. Aljets of Moro, Mrs. John Renken of Bethalto, Mrs. Henry Balster of Alton. Rev. John Deye of Bremen, Ill., and Rev. Renke Deye of Wittenberg, Mo. It was one of the facts of her life of which the aged lady was the proudest that she had two sons who were in the ministry. She was known in the neighborhood where she lived as a good neighbor, before she was disabled by illness, and she was a good mother to her family. The family lived on the old Greenwood farm near Bethalto and it was there she died. *********************************************
DIAMOND, PETER/Source: Alton Weekly Courier, June 7, 1855 Killed while helping to build the Alton Catholic Church
Yesterday forenoon, while the workmen
employed in building the Catholic Church were ... [unreadable] ...
for which it was designed, the rope broke, and the stone fell to the
ground, seriously, and in all probability, fatally injuring Peter
Diamond, and slightly injuring several others. Diamond was standing
on an elevated platform, holding the rope out by which the rock was
suspended, in order to prevent friction. The rope broke above his
head, and as he held that part which remained attached to the stone,
he was dragged from the platform and fell on the stone, striking
upon his head. His skull was crushed. He died the same day about two
o'clock. He had long been a resident of our city, and by industry,
sobriety and upright dealing, had acquired the confidence and
respect of all who knew him. He leaves a wife and four children.
DIAMOND, WILLIAM/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 30, 1923 Old Soldier William Diamond, an old soldier, died Thanksgiving morning at 9:50 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edith Thompson, of 428 Cliff street. Mr. Diamond would have been 80 years of age the 10th of January. He was born in Missouri but has resided in Alton for 45 years. He was taken ill a week ago last Tuesday with the grippe. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Minnie Thomas, Mrs. Cora Smith, Mrs. Edith Thompson and five grandchildren. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 o'clock from the home, with the Rev. A. W. Kortcamp of the Pentecostal church officiating. Interment will be in the Oakwood cemetery. **************************************************
DICKERSON, CHARLES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 10, 1921 Charles Dickerson, a well known resident of Alton, died at St. Joseph's Hospital this morning at 7 o'clock following a surgical operation performed upon him after he was taken to the institution Sunday morning. It had been hoped that the operation would give relief from the malady which had prostrated Mr. Dickerson, but shortly before the end he collapsed. Mr. Dickerson resided at 1011 East Fourth street. He was employed by the Illinois Terminal Railroad. He leaves his wife and four children, Earl, Nettie, Peter and Caroline Dickerson. He leaves also two brothers. The funeral arrangements have not been made. *************************************************
DICKMAN, EMILY M./Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, Friday, April 17, 1896 Mrs. Emily M. Dickman, wife of John F. Dickman, died Wednesday morning at 1:50 o'clock at the family home at the foot of the bluffs, west of the city. She was taken ill eight weeks ago with typhoid fever and although given the best of medical attention and nursing, succumbed to the malignant disease. The funeral took place this morning at half past nine from St. Boniface's church, where services were conducted by Rev. Father August Schlegel. The pallbearers were: William Smolia, John Klein, Charles Brockmeier, Thomas Meidel, Thomas Klein and Louis Gerbig. Emily M. Dickman was born at Nashville, Washington county, July 28, 1874, at the time of her death being 21 years, 8 months and 15 days old. Two years ago, she came to this county to keep house for her brother, William C. Urban, at Venice. She was married to John F. Dickman October 1 last year, and took up her residence on the farm where she died. The sorrowing husband has the sympathy of all in his sad affliction. ***********************************************
DICKSON, GEORGE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 27, 1922 The funeral of George Dickson was held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home of Mrs. R. F. Seeley, on Brown street. Services in the home were conducted by Rev. John Morrison of the Upper Alton Presbyterian church. There were many relatives and old friends of Mr. Dickson at the funeral. The burial services in City cemetery were under the auspices of Piasa Lodge No. 27, which he had held membership for many years and in which he had taken a prominent part in years gone by. *********************************************
DIERKES, MINNA CAROLINA/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, January 8, 1895
Minna Carolina, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Henry A. Dierkes, died Saturday morning at 1:30 o'clock, aged 27
days. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon from the family
residence on Brown Street. Services were conducted by Rev. Carl
Kunzmann. The body was interred at Woodlawn. This is the third child
of these parents summoned by the hand of death in the past four
years. Two weeks ago John Brinkmann, father of Mrs. Dierkes, was
buried. The hand of affliction has been indeed laid heavily on them
and the community sympathizes with them in their great trial.
[Note: see also DEITZ family]
DIETZ, WILHELMINA (nee EHRET)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 4, 1919 The death of Mrs. Wilhelmina Dietz, 78 years old, widow of Philip Dietz, occurred yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock, four hours before the death of her stepson, Philip Dietz, who died at Chattanooga, Tenn., at the age of 64. Mrs. Dietz was born in Baden, Germany, on October 10, 1841, and came to America when one year old. She has lived in Alton since 1865. She was the second wife of Philip Dietz, and of this marriage ten children were born, nine of whom survive. Anton Dietz, one of her sons, is in a St. Louis hospital, and has not been told of his mother's death. The children surviving are George Dietz of California; Rebecca and Theresa Dietz of Alton; Henry, Frank, Anton, Adam and Gus of Alton; and Sam Dietz of St. Paul, Minn. She leaves also a sister, Mrs. Theresa Widener of St. Jacobs, Mo., and two brothers, John Ehret of Wichita, Kan., and W. E. Ehret of Highland. The Dietz family has long been connected with the grocery business in the east end of the city, the store at Broadway and Cherry now being conducted by Gus Dietz. Philip Dietz, who died at Chattanooga, is a former Alton man. He was born in Alton and spent the greater part of his life here. He is well known among older residents of the east end of the city. Funeral arrangements have not been made. Arrangements will depend on the arrival of George Dietz from California, and the condition of Anton, who is in the St. Louis hospital. Plans for the funeral of Philip Dietz have not been made. ************************************************
DINERO, JASPER/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 31, 1919 Jasper Dinero, a boy of 15, was killed and two men, Ben Grezon and Pietro Bianco, were hurt when an automobile in which they were riding was struck by a Chicago and Alton train at the Hartford Crossing. The party were on their way to the tannery, Grezon driving the car. The accident was witnessed by Mrs. Mamie L. Turpin, station operator, and she was of the opinion that the men saw the oncoming train and were racing to get over, but the two men who survived the accident declared that they did not know the train was approaching. The automobile was smashed. Dinero, who was killed, is the son of James Dinero. He was on his way to the tannery to apply for a job there this morning. Two months ago, at the same crossing, Mary Vitofsky was killed by a train. ***********************************************
DINGERSOL, LOIS CELESTE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 28, 1923 Lois Celeste, the two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dingersol of Fosterburg, died last evening at 8 o'clock at the home of her parents. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Presbyterian church. Burial will be in the Fosterburg Cemetery. **********************************************
DIXON, ARTHUR H./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 6, 1919 Alton Stone Mason Dies One Week After Death of Daughter Arthur H. Dixon, one of the best known stone contractors in the city, died at his residence, 340 Bluff street, at 5 o'clock this morning after an illness with pneumonia which began two weeks ago last Monday. Mr. Dixon's condition was grave a week ago when his daughter, Mrs. Earl S. Miller was buried. It was feared at the time that telling him that his daughter had died would be serious for him, but finally it became necessary to tell the father. The day of the funeral he was so sick that he could not be out of bed, nor was it possible to take the body of his daughter to his room. The expedient was adopted of carrying the casket with the body of Mrs. Miller in it, into the yard where the father, propped up in bed and supported by members of the family, could look out the window and view the face of his dead daughter from a distance. The death of Mrs. Miller had a bad effect on the father, as his affections were centered on the daughter, and there is no surprise among his family or friends that he was unable to battle successfully with the malady that had fastened its hold on him. Arthur H. Dixon was a stone operator by trade. He was a skillful stone cutter and many of the best pieces of carved stone in Alton are products of his handiwork. He was a man of kindly, gentle disposition, beloved by all who knew him. It is doubtful that he ever uttered a harsh word to anyone. He was conscientious in all he did, was deeply religious and a devout member of the First Methodist Church and of the Men's Bible Class of that church. He held the deepest respect of all who knew him, and was regarded as being the soul of honor, and in every way reliable. The death of her daughter, followed in a week by the death of her husband, is a sad shock to the surviving mother and wife, and also to the only son, Allen Dixon. Mr. Dixon was born in Alton March 30, 1858, and lived here all his life. He was married December 8, 1881. He leaves his wife, and one son, Allen, also two grandchildren. He leaves one brother, Ralph, and six sisters: Mrs. Thomas Hyndman of Alton; Mrs. J. M. Pride of Harmen, Mont.; Mrs. C. F. Scott of Roodhouse, Ill.; Miss Sarah and Mary Dixon of Alton; and Miss Ida Dixon of Champaign. He was a member of Piasa Lodge, A. F. & A. M., was president of the Men's Bible Class of the First Methodist Sunday school, and was a member of Oakwood Camp, Modern Woodmen. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home, and interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. ****************************************
DIXON, SARAH J./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 16, 1921 Miss Sarah J. Dixon died at 11:30 o'clock from a combination of maladies which terminated in a fatal attack of pneumonia. Her death had been expected for nearly a week. She was born in Alton and had lived here all her life. Besides her twin sister, Miss Mary Dixon, she leaves one brother, Ralph Dixon, and four sisters, Mrs. Hattie Pride, Mrs. Ella Scott, Mrs. Thomas Hyndman, and Miss Ida Dixon. Miss Dixon had been a most faithful and efficient teacher in the public schools and she was beloved by all her pupils and the parents of the children had the utmost confidence in her work in the schools. She was the friend of everyone in her neighborhood. Among the children who sat under her teaching in the public schools there was genuine regret when Miss Dixon was obliged to give up teaching, and there will be many who will sincerely mourn her death. The arrival of Miss Mary Dixon from Vero, Fla., is expected tomorrow morning. She was notified by telegram of the serious condition of her twin sister, Miss Sarah Dixon, retired school teacher, and since she was notified it has been a matter of grave doubt that Miss Sarah Dixon would live until her sister could get here. The attachment between the two sisters was very strong, and members of the family realized that it would be absolutely imperative to get Miss Mary Dixon back home if possible before the illness of Miss Sarah Dixon terminated fatally. The sickness of Miss Sarah began just a few days after Miss Mary departed to be the guest of Mrs. R. J. Young, where she hoped to recuperate her own worn down health. For a long time she had been saving up to make the trip and had been in Florida only a week when she was notified that her sister was dying and she started back home. A bad case of pneumonia developed which complicated the nervous breakdown from which Miss Sarah Dixon was suffering. The retired school teacher had been in bad health before she took her leave of absence from teaching in the Alton schools, and she hoped that a year's rest would make it possible for her to resume her work, but when the year was completed she realized that her hope had been a vain one. She was deeply interested in her twin sister, Miss Mary, going to Florida for a stay of several months to recuperate her strength and health. ***********************************************
DODGE, MARY SARGENT/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 19, 1922 Mrs. Mary Sargent Dodge, wife of Capt. J. T. Dodge, died Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the family home on Twelfth street, aged 75. She had been in bad health for three years and the past three months had been bedfast. The end came after a sudden change for the worse. All day Sunday it was known that the end could not be far off, and toward the end of the afternoon she dropped away into her last long sleep. Mrs. Dodge had spent all of her life in Alton. She belonged to one of the old time families here, and resided in her early days on the very site where the Alton Telegraph office located. It was in that house she was married to Captain Dodge, who survives her, and it was in the house around the corner, on Broadway, the old Dimmock home, they spent the first three months of their honeymoon. The couple were married in Alton 47 years ago. After the Civil War, in which Capt. Dodge served, he was employed by a company which had acquired the Mitchell interests in the steamboat lines at Alton and they sent him to Alton to take charge here, and it was following his return to Alton that the couple were married. They spent practically all of their time here. Capt. and Mrs. Dodge resided with her mother, Mrs. B. F. Sargent, on Twelfth street, until the death of Mrs. Sargent, and since then had continued to reside there. The couple had no children, but Mrs. Dodge was as a mother to Mrs. Jessie McNiece of St. Louis, nee Jessie Sargent, who has been devoting much time to attending her aunt and foster mother, Mrs.. Dodge, during her long illness. Mrs. Dodge was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian church since girlhood. She was generally beloved by those who lived near her and those who knew her best, and her death is the cause of sadness to a large circle of friends who had loved her many years. The funeral will be Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the family home, and interment will be in City cemetery. *********************************************
DOEPEL, JULIA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 3, 1921 After an illness of but a week's duration, Mrs. Julia Doepel died Sunday night at 6 o'clock at her home, 321 Alby street, death being due to old age and complication of diseases. Deceased had made her home in Alton for a number of years and was held in highest esteem by a large circle of friends who deeply mourn her passing. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of the Evangelical church, and was an ardent worker in religious activities. Surviving her are two sons, Richard of this city, and Paul of Oklahoma. The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning with services at the Evangelical church at 11 o'clock, followed by interment in the City cemetery. *********************************************
DOEPKE, EDWARD J./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 3, 1919 Funeral services for Edward J. Doepke, whose death occurred Wednesday at his home at 1814 Alby street, will be held Friday morning at 8 o'clock from SS Peter and Paul's Cathedral. The burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. ********************************************
DOERR, GROVER C./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 21, 1919 Former Fireman and Mechanic Dies Grover C. Doerr, aged 31, died Sunday night at 11:30 o'clock at his home, 731 East Fourth street, after an illness that began last October when he became a victim of the influenza. He never recovered his health and complications set in which proved fatal. He was a member of the Alton fire department for over eight years and was one of the most efficient and best men in the service. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Doerr. He was born and reared in Alton. He was married two and one half years ago to Miss Clara Krepel, and beside his wife he leaves one child. Doerr was an expert motor mechanic, and had charge of keeping the motor of his fire truck in good running condition. Out of respect to their deceased co-worker, the men in all the city fire houses today had their places dressed in mourning. ********************************************
DOERR, GROVER JEROME/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 25, 1922 The funeral of Grover Jerome Doerr, aged three years, was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of the child's grandparents, mr. and Mrs. Charles Krepel, on State street, to SS Peter and Paul's Cathedral. The Rev. M. A. Tarrant officiated at the church and grave. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery. The infant was the son of Grover C. Doerr, a well known former member of the Alton Fire Department, who died three years ago. The pallbearers were Carl Rust, Howard Weiland, Arthur Lippoldt, and Charles Krepel, the last named being an uncle of the deceased. *********************************************
DOERR, MAMIE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 24, 1923 Mother's Death Hastened by Worry for Son Mrs. Mamie Doerr, wife of William Doerr of Bethalto, Ill., died Sunday, Dec. 23, at the family home in Bethalto at the age of 44 years. Mrs. Doerr was taken ill some time ago, suffering from pleurisy and Bright's Disease, and her condition was aggravated by worry over her son, William, who left home nearly a year ago. For several months the mother has received no word from her boy, who left home in order to see something of the world. Mrs. Doerr was the wife of William Doerr, a prominent hardware merchant and undertaker of Bethalto. She was born in Moro on October 1, 1879, and was the daughter of Germ Klein. Her maiden name was Mamie Klein. She was a member of the Pentecostal church. She is survived by her husband, ten children, ranging in age from 20 to 2, her father, Germ. Klein, and two sisters, Mrs. Bain in Moro and Mrs. Gus Kanting of Bethalto. The funeral will be held Wednesday at one o'clock from the Pentecostal church at Bethalto. Interment will be in Moro. **********************************************
DOERSAM, DOLLY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 31, 1919 Mrs. Dolly Doersam, wife of William P. Doersam, died suddenly last evening at the family home at 1308 East Broadway, after having just finished her supper. Mrs. Doersam has been in poor health for some time, and for about three weeks has been under the care of a physician. The ailment had been pronounced heart trouble. Last evening after eating supper Mrs. Doersam returned to an adjoining room and laid down on a bed. In a few moments she called to her husband, who was still dining, that she did not feel well. Her husband phoned to their physician, who told him to administer a stimulant. This he started to do when he concluded to phone the second time for the physician. The latter came immediately. He had been in the home but a short time before Mrs. Doersam expired. Mrs. Doersam was 54 years old and a native of Montreal, Canada. A brother and sister will live there, and a sister, Mrs. J. Lyle, lives in St. Louis. Mrs. Doersam had lived in the United States for thirty-five years and in Alton for three years, where her husband has been connected with the Springman Lumber Company. The funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home. The burial will be in the City cemetery. ********************************************
DOLBEE, HANNAH E. [nee PETTENGILL]/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Tuesday, March 28, 1899 Mrs. Hannah E. Dolbee passed peaceably away at 12:30 o'clock this morning, at her home on State street. Wednesday, March 8, Mrs. Dolbee suffered a severe stroke of paralysis, from which she never rallied, and there has been little or no hope of her recovery because of her advanced years. For the past week death seemed imminent, and last evening it was apparent that life would last but a few hours. Surrounded by all the members of her family, Mrs. Dolbee died at 12:30 a.m., a quiet and painless ebbing away of life. Mrs. Dolbee was born in Bath, Me., September 18, 1820. Her maiden name was Hannah E. Pettengill, daughter of Somers Pettengill and Hannah Hagen. Her parents were of old Puritan stock, and the daughter inherited from them many of the excellent traits characteristic of the early settlers of New England. She came to Alton in 1850 and in September of that year was married to S. R. Dolbee, who was then one of the proprietors of the Telegraph. Mrs. Dolbee has been a resident of Alton since that time, almost fifty years, and during this period she has earned the highest respect and esteem of all acquainted with her. Admired and beloved by her friends, faithful to all her duties, she attained a beautiful old age, the influence of which was felt by all around her. To her children the loss cannot be expressed in words, although it has been realized for several weeks her end was near. She was a faithful member of the Episcopal church, and a sincere Christian. Five children survive her: Mrs. H. C. Cole of Chester; Mrs. C. B. Rohland; Miss Florence Dolbee; William Arthur Dolbee; Miss Harriet C. Dolbee. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the Episcopal church. ***********************************************
DONAHUE, JOSEPH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 13, 1920 The funeral of Joseph, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Donahue, was held this morning from the family home on Alby street, with interment in Greenwood cemetery. Rev. M. Costello officiated at the cemetery. ********************************************
DOOLEY, CATHERINE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 23, 1923 Mrs. Catherine Dooley, aged 81, died Sunday morning at 5 o'clock at the home of her son, James Dooley, 920 Alby street. Mrs. Dooley had been in poor health for the past two years, and had been bedfast for four months. She had been very ill at times during the past months but her death came very peacefully early Sunday morning. She was born in Ireland in 1842 and had been a resident of Alton for 58 years. Her husband, Patrick Dooley, died 22 years ago. Two sons, James and Joseph Dooley, and three grandchildren survive. She also leaves a brother, Thomas Jones of Hamilton street. During her long residence in Alton, Mrs. Dooley was a member of the Cathedral parish. She had a wide acquaintance in the neighborhood, where she spent so many years. Her maiden name was Catherine Jones. She was an affectionate woman and much beloved by her two sons. Mrs. Dooley was a member of the Altar Society of the Cathedral. The members of the society will gather at the Dooley home tonight and recite the Rosary. The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning from SS. Peter and Paul's Cathedral. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. *********************************************
DORMAN, NORA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 22, 1921 Woman Murdered By Husband With the arrest of Arthur Dorman, 38, a farmhand, and his son, John, 16, at Junction, Ill. early today, Chief of Police Ray Clark of Granite City announced that the mystery surrounding the murder of the woman whose body was found June 16, buried in a shallow grave in a wheat field near Granite City, had been solved. Dorman and his son were arrested on warrants charging them with murder. Chief Clark said that he had established conclusive proof that the body was that of Mrs. Nora Dorman, 35, wife of Arthur Dorman, and that John Dorman had informed him after two hours of questioning that his father had told him of the murder and had sworn him to secrecy. The body had previously been identified as that of Mrs. Sarah Gilliland, 20, of East St. Louis, and her husband, Thomas I. Gilliland was arrested and accused of her murder. He was released from police headquarters in Granite City last Saturday after his wife had been found alive in Cincinnati. The Dormans formerly lived in Granite City. Mrs. Dorman disappeared on the night of June 8, and her husband confided to friends that he believed she had run away with an admirer. The boy told the story of his mother's murder after repeated questioning by the Granite City Chief. He insisted that his mother had gone to Denver, saying they had received a letter from her. He next admitted he had not seen the letter, but had been told of it by his father. He finally broke down and said he knew nothing of a letter, and said that on the night of June 8 - the night on which the woman disappeared - his father came home and said he had killed the mother and buried her in a wheat field near the levee. "He told me he choked her and hit her on the head with something," the boy told the chief. "Please do not let him know that I have told you." Dorman, on Nov. 14 last, was found at his rooming house in Granite City, suffering from bullet wounds in the shoulder and wrist. He said his wife's brother had shot him, but the woman asserted she had shot her husband. She told the police that he was unreasonably jealous, and had been continually nagging her for the 17 years of their married life.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 26, 1921 Arthur Dorman, held by the police of Granite City, yesterday confessed to Chief of Police Clark that he murdered his wife, Nora, on the night of June 8, after following her, he said, as she went to keep a tryst with her lover, an unnamed chauffeur. Dorman told the chief he became enraged at the sight. He ran at the couple, screaming curses as he approached the spot where the lovers stood. The chauffeur fled at his approach, Dorman said, and he was unable to catch him. Dorman then grabbed his wife, the confession said, and began to beat and choke her. Dorman said he lost his mind for the time being and does not remember what he did to his wife. He realized at the time that she was motionless and he laid her down. He then returned to his rooming house and secured a spade. He returned to the body of his wife and dragged her to the spot where the body was found on June 16 in a shallow grave. Dorman stated that he dug the grave, placed the body in the excavation and then covered it with the loose earth. A part of Dorman's written confession states "Nora was not a real wife to me; she was my wife in name only. When we came to Granite City I secured work at the St. Louis Coke and Chemical Works as a mechanic. I received $33 a week. My boy, John, worked there as a laborer for a time and he was paid $105 a month. His health failed and he quit to take an office job paying $9 a week. Both John and I brought our money home each week and turned it over to Nora. She spent the money faster than we could earn it. I do not know what she did with it. She was always 'broke' and we were forced to live in one little room in a rooming house. I cooked most of my own meals and those of the children, John and the two little girls. Nora was out all the time. I became convinced that she was giving the money to another man and I watched her and found that she had a lover named Frank, who is a chauffeur. Nora was this man's wife in all but name. I supported her and gave her the money, she gave me nothing but worry. She flung my money to the winds." Dorman recently was arrested with his son at Junction, Ill, and the boy, according to police, confessed that his father had told him he - the father - had murdered the woman whose body was found buried. The body had at first been identified as that of a Mrs. Gilliland, who was later found alive in Cincinnati. **********************************************
DORNACHER, CATHARINE ELIZABETH (nee MOOGE)/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, Wednesday, January 27, 1892 Mrs. Catharine Elizabeth Dornacher died Monday evening [Jan. 25] at 5 o'clock at the residence of her son, Jacob, of old age and an attack of la grippe. She was 79 years, 7 months and 8 days old. The funeral took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of her son. The remains were interred in Woodlawn cemetery. Her husband died on the 12th inst. He was 82 years, 3 months and 7 days old. She was born in Bavaria, Germany, June 17, 1812. Her maiden name was Mooge. She was married August 7, 1836, and came to this country with her husband in 1864, and has been a resident of this city since. Eight children were born, of whom two survive, Jacob of this city, and Catherine Dickmann of St. Louis. *********************************************
DORNACHER, JACOB SR./Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, Wednesday, January 13, 1892 Jacob Dornacher Sr., an aged and respected citizen, fell a victim to la grippe yesterday. He took ill Friday, and the disease coupled with old age caused his death yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock. He was 82 years, 3 months and 7 days old. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock from the residence of his son, with whom he has been living. The remains will be interred in Woodlawn cemetery. He was born in Bavaria, on the Rhine, Germany, October 5, 1809. He was married to Miss Catherine Mooge, August 7, 1836. He was employed for thirty years in a paper mill in the old country. They came to this country in 1864, settling at Edwardsville, where they have been continuous residents since. Eight children were born, of whom two survive, one son and one daughter, Jacob of this city, and Mrs. Catherine Dickmann, of St. Louis. His wife, aged 79 years, also survives. She is suffering from a severe cold and will be unable to attend the funeral. *******************************************
DORSEY, HENRY SHREVE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 7, 1921 The death of H. S. Dorsey, president of the Alton Parks Commission, Sunday night, was a great surprise to his many friends who had been believing that he was improving and that he had a chance of recovery. The end came Sunday night at 11 o'clock at his home, 1106 State Street, where he had been sick for eight days. He had returned home a little more than a week before from a hunting trip up the Illinois river. He was passionately fond of hunting and fishing, and at every opportunity when there was any chance for game, he would go for an outing and would come back with enough to merit for him the title of one of the most successful sportsmen. The last trip up river proved a little too much for him and he was quite ill when he arrived home. His companion on the trip was H. M. Schweppe, the two men being close friends and constant partners when it came to outings of the kind they had just enjoyed. The latter part of last week it was believed that he was getting better, but on Saturday he seemed worse again, but on Sunday there was more hope of improvement until late in the afternoon when he began sinking fast. The death of Mr. Dorsey removes from civic life of Alton a man who was deeply interested in his home town. He had served with the greatest of efficiency of the park board and devoted his time freely to looking after the interest of the parks. In this work he was associated with his good friend, H. M. Schweppe, who has served on the park board for many years, and it was he who interested Mr. Dorsey in taking up the work over four years ago and to accept the post of chairman. Socially, Mr. Dorsey was in great demand. He had a large number of friends in Alton as well as elsewhere he had made his home, and by a large number of his fellow townsmen he will be greatly missed. Henry Shreve Dorsey was the son of Benjamin L. and Amelia C. Dorsey. He was born on a farm near Gillespie, Ill., on July 19th, 1844; and was raised on the farm. He was educated at an Academy in Louisville, Ky., and at the University of Missouri. Mr. Dorsey was a member of the Elks lodge. Mr. Dorsey twice married, first to Miss Harriet Shirley of Staunton, Ill., on May 25th, 1869. Three children survive him from this marriage. They are H. S. Dorsey Jr., and Mrs. J. R. Caudrey of Independence, Kas., and Mrs. Austin Welch of Taxarkana, Ark. Mrs. Dorsey died on October 31st, 1900. Mr. Dorsey has two brothers and two sisters who also survive him - E. M. Dorsey of Alton, George B. Dorsey of Columbus, Mo., Mrs. F. W. Edwards and Miss Amelia Dorsey of Nashville, Ill. On Dec. 25th, 1904, Mr. Dorsey was married to Miss Edith Whitenack of Terre Haute, Ind., who also survives him. In the early days of his manhood, Mr. Dorsey was a farmer; but later he became associated with his brothers in the sale of a large tract of coal land in the vicinity of Gillespie, where the town of Benld now stands. He was also associated with his brothers in a large lumber tract at Texarkana, Ark. Mr. Dorsey was a communicant of the Episcopal Church and a member of St. Paul's Parish, Alton. For over forty years he was a vestryman in the Episcopal Church serving at St. John's Gillespie and at St. Paul's, Alton. He was a member of the Elks lodge. The funeral will be held tomorrow. At 8 a.m. a Requiem Eucharist will be celebrated in St. Pauls Episcopal Church by the Rector, the Rev. F. D. Butler. The public funeral - the Burial Office of the Episcopal - will be held in St. Paul's Church at 11 a.m. tomorrow, the Rev. Frederick D. Butler, officiating. The interment will be held in the cemetery at Gillespie, Ill., and will be conducted by Mr. Dorsey's rector, Rev. F. D. Butler. The funeral party will motor to Gillespie following the service tomorrow morning. It is expected that the party will arrive in time to have the burial in Gillespie at 2 p.m. Members of the family request that there be no flowers at the funeral. ***********************************************
DORSEY, RICHARD E./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 28, 1923 Well Known Attorney Richard E. Dorsey, well known attorney, died Thursday afternoon at 4:35 o'clock at his residence, 401 East Fourth street, from pneumonia. The fact that he was in such a bad condition, published in the Telegraph yesterday afternoon, caused general surprise, and there was widespread interest in his case. Mr. Dorsey's illness began just a week before his death occurred. He began showing what seemed a slight bronchial trouble, which did not yield to treatment, and proved to be pneumonia. It was on Wednesday night about 9 o'clock that the malady took a turn which was recognized as being of a very grave character, and from that time on the condition of Mr. Dorsey grew worse steadily. All during the day yesterday it was known that the fatal termination of the sickness was inevitable. Mr. Dorsey was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Dorsey, and was born at Gillespie, Ill., February 28, 1861. His mother died when he was two years old, and his father when he was twelve. He entered school at Ann Arbor, Mich., immediately after his father's death, later attending Washington University in St. Louis for several years and then going to the University of Illinois. Two months before he would have graduated he was suspended from Illinois University for being one of the charter members of Kappa Chapter of Sigma Chi fraternity, now one of the strongest fraternities of the State University. It is told of Mr. Dorsey that with all the arrogance of youth, when he was asked by the faculty to return and graduate with his class, he refused, telling them he did not want an Illinois University diploma. He was for a time manager of a grocery store in Bunker Hill, belonging to a brother-in-law who had been disabled by ill health. He then read law in the office of the well known and brilliant lawyer, Judge Yancey of Bunker Hill. He later went to Chicago and graduated from the Chicago law school, which was afterward absorbed by Northwestern University, making him and his daughter alumni of the same school. He was married October 22, 1890 to Catherine Campbell, daughter of Charles A. Campbell of Bunker Hill. To them one child was born, Elizabeth Dorothy Dorsey. Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey made their first home in Staunton, Ill., where Mr. Dorsey opened his first law office. The years 1902-3, Mr. Dorsey spent in Gillespie clearing titles to the 52,000 acres of coal land bought by the H. S. Dorsey Coal Company of Gillespie, Ill. In 1905 Mr. Dorsey took up his residence in Alton, buying the home of Judge Alex W. Hope, 405 East Fourth street. Mr. Dorsey spent several years as legal adviser for the Congo Lumber Company of Panama. Last October he opened a law office in the office of J. R. Brown, in Alton. Mr. Dorsey's law specialty, the branch he specially enjoyed, was the construing of wills, and at the time of his death was busy on a Chicago will involving $1,500,000, looking up authorities and developing arguments. Everywhere he lived, Mr. Dorsey had earned the confidence of those with whom he did business. He was a fine type of a man, a good friend, and friendship with him was valued by all who held it. In his home he was one of the kindest of men. He was devoted to his family and his death is a grievous blow to them. He was a man who made many friends, and during the time he lived in Alton he accumulated a large circle of them who enjoyed his companionship. He was a man of high character, had a good mind and was a strong lawyer, who bore a reputation for strict honesty in his professional dealings. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the family home, Rev. Frederick D. Butler of St. Paul's Episcopal Church officiating. Burial will be at Bunker Hill. ********************************************
DOUGLAS, ARCH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 5, 1921 Arch Douglas dropped dead this morning at his home in Hillsboro, according to word received by friends in Alton. Douglas died in his drug store, a victim of apoplexy. Douglas was a prominent business man of Hillsboro, and was greatly interested in civic, church and social life of the place. He was a member of the Board of Supervisors. About twenty years ago, Douglas graduated from the Western Military Academy in this city, and came to Alton last June and presented his son with a diploma. The son spent four years at the Academy. On commencement day, the senior Douglas sat upon the platform with other honored visitors. With friends, Douglas has frequently visited in Alton and was well known. ******************************************
DOUGLAS, JULIA ANN (nee SMITH)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 15, 1922 Mrs. Julia Ann Douglas, 54, wife of R. E. Douglas, died Wednesday afternoon at 2:40 o'clock at the family home on Smith Avenue in East Alton, following an illness of several months, from uremic poisoning. Mrs. Douglas had been up and around until a week ago, when she was confined to her bed. The deceased was born on September 10, 1867, at Wanda, Ill. On September 11, 1895, she was united in marriage to Ralph E. Douglas at St. Louis, Mo. The Douglas family have resided in East Alton for the past twenty five years. For a number of years she has been an active member of the Baptist Church. She was the daughter of Upton Smith, a life long resident of Madison County. Those left to mourn her death are her husband, Ralph E., one daughter, Jennie, 15 years old, two sisters, Mrs. John VanPreter of East Alton, and Mrs. Frank Lowe of Upper Alton, two brothers, Frank Smith of Roxana, and C. Smith of Wood River, besides many other relatives and friends. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at one o'clock prompt, from the Baptist Church, with Rev. William McIntosh officiating. The body will be taken to the family cemetery in Wanda for burial. ********************************************
DOW, CAROLINE S./Source: Alton Telegraph, Thursday, November 30, 1893 At 9:20 p.m., Monday [November 27], Mrs. Caroline S. Dow, widow of the late Alfred Dow, died at her home, No. 704 Franklin street, aged 84 years. The immediate cause of her death was a severe fall Saturday morning by which the femur or thigh bone was fractured. She has been quite feeble, however, for some time. Deceased was an estimable lady who has resided for many years in Alton. The funeral took place at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the home on Franklin street. Services were conducted by Rev. W. M. Backus, appropriate to the occasion. Friends of the family gathered at the home and followed to Upper Alton cemetery, where the interment took place. The pallbearers were Messrs. George R. Hewitt, A. R. McKinney, E. Marsh, Arthur Kellenberger, T. A. Taylor and E. P. Wade. ***************************************************
DOW, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 29, 1921 Pioneer Alton Merchant Dies at Kansas City Word was received here this morning of the death Tuesday evening in Kansas City, Mo., of John Dow, who thirty years ago was one of the leading business men of Alton, and was one of the pioneers of unique advertising features here. Mr. Dow was 77 years old, and in the early days of Alton conducted a clothing store at the northeast corner of Third and Piasa streets. He inaugurated in the city the use of special sales, adopting unusual advertising methods for them, and followed many ideas in merchandising which at that time were rare but have since come into general usage. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in the same regiment with the late Edmond Beall. Twenty-six years ago Mr. Dow closed his business here and removed to Kansas City, where he entered the commission business. For the past two years he has been in poor health, and his condition has been increasing worse since he was struck by an automobile March 3. Relatives here believe his death was hastened by the accident. Mr. Dow is survived by his widow, Mrs. Francis Wissore Dow; two sons, John Dow of San Francisco and William Dow of Kansas City; and three daughters, Mrs. Emma Goldsby and Mrs. Fanny Goins and Miss Sadie Dow, all of whom live in Kansas City; and a sister, Mrs. Fannie Cowling of Alton. The funeral will be held in Kansas City on Thursday. **************************************************
DOWNES, THOMAS - STRANGE FATE PURSUES FAMILY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 29, 1904 Over a year ago Thomas Downs, a well known farmer living near Upper Alton, dropped dead at his place. A short time thereafter his son and namesake committed suicide after long brooding over the death of his father. The young man was said to be the favorite of his father, and he mourned so over his father's death that his mind became dethroned and he killed himself. Now, a second son of the family has been afflicted similarly and is confined in St. Joseph's hospital temporarily, where he will be kept for a few days until the physicians can observe him and determine whether or not there is any hope. It is believed that the second son's insanity is due to the series of misfortunes which befell the family and which have proved to be more than his mind can bear. ****************************************************
DOWNEY, GEORGE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 6, 1921 Two Men Killed in Ice Plant by Electric Shock George Downey, aged 55, and Gilbert McMoigle, aged 19, were found lying dead together in the refrigerating room at the plant of the Sulivan Coal Co., at Wood River yesterday morning. Marcus Paddock, a milk man, who had gone to the ice plant early in the morning for some ice to chill his milk, failing to arouse anyone, looked into the building and saw the two men lying between a pile of ice and the dumping machine. Realizing that they must be dead, as the air was filled with the odor of ammonia, he went for help and called out Percy Rice, who made an investigation. Mr. Rice, covering his face with cloth, rushed into the building and dragged both of the men out, little thinking of the danger he was going into as the electric wire which had caused the death of the two men was still lying on the floor. It is supposed that the current, 200 volts, carried on the line which caused the death of the two men, was made fatal to them by the fact that the men were standing in a wet place on the floor, which made a perfect ground. From the appearance of the two bodies, McMonigle must have been caught first and Downey went to his assistance. McMonigle was removing cakes of ice from the cans and had carried an extension cord from the office to the dumping plant where he was at work. The cord he had laid over some ice and over the iron cans of the dumping machine and the water soaking through doubtless started the deadly work of the current. McMonigle was badly burned. It appeared that Downey, going to help him, had received the fatal current himself and died. He was found lying at the feet of the younger man. Manager Rice said that the accident must have occurred between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m., and it was fully four hours before the men were found dead. They go to work at 11 o'clock and eat lunch at 1 o'clock and their lunches had not been touched. The current had burned out the socket and the lamp and the wire had been burned in two and was lying on the floor. Manager Rice found the ice plant machinery idle when he arrived. The men in charge of the plant being dead it took only a short time for the machinery to stop. Considerable ammonia escaped before the safety appliance operated and checked the flow. Mr. Downey lived with his family at 1224 East Broadway. McMongile lived across the street from the place where he was killed. Manager Rice was inclined to believe that a bolt of lightning had caused the death of the two men, but that was no indication of lightning in the place. It is said that where there is perfect connection such as would be formed by a man being in water, as these were, a low voltage, such as that on the deadly wires, would prove fatal. ****************************************************
DOYLE, JAMES/Source: Alton Weekly Courier, July 22, 1853 The person put off from the Ben West (steamboat), who had been wounded in an affray on board, mentioned in yesterday's paper, died at the Franklin House yesterday morning. His name is James Doyle, and lived in Galena where his wife and children now are. He was watchman on the Ben West, aged about 35 years. It was reported that the murderer jumped overboard, and has not yet been arrested. The wounded man lay in great pain for several hours before his death; toward the last, he was more easy, and "shuffled off this mortal coil" almost unconsciously. The deceased has formerly worked on the steamer Columbus under Capt. Post, and was then considered an orderly and sober hand. He was buried yesterday with proper respect. *************************************************
DOYLE, UNKNOWN (WIFE OF JAMES M. DOYLE)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 14, 1920 The body of Mrs. James M. Doyle arrived from St. Louis this morning, attended by a very large company of old friends and relatives. The funeral party went direct to SS. Peter and Paul's Cathedral, where another large number of old friends had assembled. Mrs. Doyle was a former resident of Alton and was well known and well liked by those who knew her. The number who attended the service was a striking testimonial to the esteem in which she was held. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. ***********************************************
DREISOERNER, HENRY F. JR./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 22, 1920 Henry F. Dreisoerner Jr., seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dreisoerner of 1020 Diamond Street, died this morning at seven o'clock at the family home after a short illness with scarlet fever. Besides his father and mother, the little one is survived by a small sister. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery. ************************************************
DRESSLER, THERESA (nee ROTSCH)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 14, 1922 Mrs. Theresa Dressler, widow of J. H. Dressler, died last night at 10:30 o'clock at her home on the Grafton road [Melville]. The death of Mrs. Dressler followed a long period of illness from complication of diseases. She had lived in the home where she died for fifty years, and she was one of the best known residents in that part of Madison County. She was in her eighty-fifth year. Mrs. Dressler was born in Brandenberg, Germany, February 1, 1838. She came to this country when seven years old, and when she was twelve years old she moved to Madison County where she spent the rest of her life. Her maiden name was Rotsch. Mrs. Dressler's husband died nineteen years ago and since then she has lived with her son, John Dressler. She leaves beside her son, two grandchildren. Mrs. Dressler was a member of the Evangelical Church in Alton. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and services will be in the Melville Church, Rev. O. W. Heggemeier officiating. ***********************************************
DREXELIUS, JOHN A./Source: The Alton
Telegraph, February 7, 1934/Date of Death: February 6, 1934 ********************************************
DREXELIUS, JOSEPH/Source: Edwardsville
Intelligencer, August 6, 1914/Date of death: August 6, 1914 *************************************
DROLL, FELIX SR./Source: Troy Star, October 11, 1894 Another old settler of this vicinity has passed away. Felix Droll, aged 68 years, 4 months and 3 days, died suddenly at 4 o'clock last Thursday [Oct. 4] afternoon of apoplexy. He had been on the streets that morning and seemed to be well, although he has been ailing at times for a number of years. The funeral took place from the family residence Saturday morning at 11 o'clock and was very largely attended. Rev. Hansen officiated. Highland Post G. A. R. of which deceased was a member, was in attendance. The pall bearers were Messrs. Elias Burk, W. W. Jarvis, J. L. Granger, H. C. Kersey, Andrew Klein and George Gornet. Felix Droll was born in Weidenung, Baden, Germany. He came to America in 1850. In March, 1855, he was married to Miss Annie B. See of St. Louis, who survives him. In 1868 they moved to Troy and have lived here ever since, Mr. Droll conducting a saloon for a long number of years. With the exception of one year, the family has been living in Madison county since 1857. When the war broke out, Mr. Droll was the organizer of Co. F, 10th Ill. Cav., in this vicinity, and was chosen 2nd Lieutenant. Relatives surviving are the wife, three sons, August, Emil and Felix, and one daughter, Mrs. Louise Morgan. ************************************
DROY, JOSEPH/Source: Troy Call, March 15, 1918 Joseph Droy, aged 15 years and the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Droy, expired at his home Monday [March 11], a few minutes after midnight from the effects of a gunshot wound accidentally sustained last Sunday afternoon while hunting in the Silver creek bottoms. The accident occurred about 1 o'clock and west of the place of Martin Keck on the St. Jacob road. Twelve members of what is known as the Owl Club went there about noon to hunt and fish and after establishing a camp some of the party went in search for wild ducks. Several ducks were spied on a slough near the creek and Henry Schotemeyer advanced on one side and the Droy boy and Melvin Fries on the other. Droy was creeping along in front of the Fries boy when the gun in the hands of the latter was discharged. The charge of shot tore through the groin of the Droy boy and made a frightful wound which bled profusely. After the accident, Schotemeyer ran a mile and a half to the camp where the automobile of William Schlimme was procured and the injured boy was rushed to town and taken to the office of Dr. F. W. Braner, where medical aid was administered and he was afterwards removed to his home. The boy was very weak from the loss of blood and his condition from the first was grave. Monday morning about 9 o'clock he lapsed into unconsciousness and remained in that condition until he passed away. Deputy Coroner H. C. Kueker held an inquest over the remains Tuesday evening and the evidence introduced was in accord with the facts as stated. The exact cause of the discharge of the gun, however, was not established and the verdict of the jury was that the Droy boy came to his death from a gunshot wound accidently inflicted. The affair was a most sad and distressing one for all concerned. Aside from being asevere shock and blow to the family and relatives of the boy, it is also deeply deplored by the Fries family. The two boys were the same age and companions since childhood. The Fries boy is overcome with grief as is also his mother who is ill at her home with a nervous breakdown. The heartfelt sympathy of all is with those who are sorrowing. "Little Joe," as he was commonly called by his friends and associates, was born in Troy and was a bright and sprightly lad. He was small for his age and had a great love of fishing and hunting. Besides his parents, he leaves two brothers and four sisters who are William and Fred Droy, Mrs. Thomas A. Taylor and Miss Alice Droy of Troy, Mrs. Ollie Paul of Collinsville and Miss Mary Droy of St. Louis. Mrs. Charlotte Davis is a grandmother. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of Mrs. Charlotte Davis to the Presbyterian church and was very largely attended. Rev. F. L. Eversull preached a most appropriate and touching sermon and the floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. The pallbearers were Joe Williams, Glen Mantle, Gene Elliott, Lester Samuel, Fred Scott and Melville Schoeck. Interment was in the Troy Cemetery. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were: Miss Mary Droy, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Taylor, Miss Mae Taylor, Mrs. Wessel, Mrs. Plack, Miss Anna Barrett, Mrs. Thomas Broughton and Mrs. Elizabeth Frangen of St. Louis; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Paul, Mr. and Mrs. William Horstmann, Mrs. John Millett, Mrs. Mary Bahan, Mrs. Thomas Paul, Mrs. J. Schmitz and Thomas Millett Sr., of Collinsville; Mrs. Jenkin Jenkins and Mr. and Mrs. Harles and daughter Miss Gladys, of Edwardsville, and Ferdinand Wilbert of Camp Custer, Michigan. ******************************************
DRUMLEVE, ALOYSIUS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 25, 1921 Aloysius Drumleve, son of Philip Drumleve of Fosterburg, died at St. Joseph's Hospital last night at 8:30 o'clock following an operation for the removal of part of an injured leg. The boy had been accidentally caught in a binder while his father was cutting wheat. The father was driving the binder, and when one of the horses became unhitched, the boy ran to fasten the harness again. Having completed his task, he stepped away, but not far enough, and when the father started up the team again the lad was just in the way and his left leg was nearly amputated above the ankle. The sickle of the binder so mutilated the flesh that all circulation was cut off and gangrene set in. To halt the progress of the gangrene, the lad was brought to Alton Wednesday, two days after the accident, and was operated upon for the removal of the leg between the ankle and knee. The operation was of no avail and death occurred Friday evening after the lad had been an intense sufferer. He was 11 years of age. The body was taken in charge by Coroner Streeper, who will hold an inquest. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock from St. Mary's Church. The father, while driving the team, was in no way responsible for the accident, as it appeared both to the boy and the father that the lad had stepped far enough away when the father started his team after the boy had rendered aid in rehitching the horse. *****************************************
DUBBLEDEE, HERMAN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 11, 1921 Herman Dubbledee, oldest son of John Dubbledee, passed away at his home, two miles east of town [Prairietown], on Thursday, February 3, at 12:30 o'clock at the age of 44 years, three months, and 28 days, after a three weeks' illness. He leaves to mourn his demise his wife and four small children, an aged father, one brother and four sisters, besides a host of relatives and friends. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the residence to the Lutheran Church, where services were conducted in German by Rev. Iben, and in English by Rev. Kothe of Worden. The remains were laid to rest in the Wieseman Cemetery. Those from a distance attending the funeral were: Mrs. Len Funderburke of Minnesota, Mrs. Henry Moyer and Mrs. Louisa Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hammond and daughter, all of St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs. William Reinhardt of Wood River, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Guesewelle of Hamel, and Mr. and Mrs. Theo Schreler of Buner Hill. Peaceful be thy slumber, Peaceful in thy grave so low; Thou no more will join our number, Thou no more our sorrows know; Yet again we hope to meet thee, When the days of life is fled, And in Heaven with joy to greet thee, Where no funeral tears are shed. *****************************************
DUNCAN, SARAH J./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 17, 1921 Widow of Industrial Founder Dies Mrs. Sarah J. Duncan, one of Alton's oldest and best known residents, died this noon at her residence, 1750 Liberty street, following a sudden break down. She had returned home only a week before from Seal Harbor, Me., where she had been spending the summer with her daughter, Miss Esther Duncan, as she had usually done for many years. Her trip had done her much good and when she arrived home she seemed very much improved in strength and health, and had gained so much that there was little thought on the part of her family that she would be closing her life so soon. For several days past she had not been feeling well, but there was no special cause for anxiety as she had frequently been very sick and had shown wonderful facility for rallying her physical power. Less than a year ago she was in an extremely low condition and at that time it was not expected by herself or family that she would live, but she did get up and apparently was much better, so that she was able to make the long journey this year to Maine to spend the summer. She stood both trips well. The death of Mrs. Duncan removes from Alton a woman known for her nobility of mind and strength of character. She was born in Ballanress county, Derry, Ireland, November 1, 1836, and was in her 85th year. Her maiden name was McNeill. She came to Alton with other members of her family in 1850, the family being members of a numerous colony who came to Alton about that year from overseas. She was married in Alton to Gilbert Duncan, December 31, 1856. Her husband, who died in 1879, was one of the founders of the foundry that afterward was developed by Mrs. Duncan's sons into the great plant that now constitutes one of Alton's greatest industries and is managed and operated solely by Mrs. Duncan's sons. Mrs. Duncan leaves two sisters, Mrs. Martha Cousley, and Mrs. Ellen Cousley, both of Sedalia, Mo. She leaves also two daughters, Misses Lizzie and Esther, and four sons, James, John, William, and George Duncan. To her family, Mrs. Duncan was always the leader. She was a woman of great mental power and a leader everywhere, and most of all in her family. Her home circle was first with her and there she was always the center. She was unlike many women who would fail to have influence with children who have become men and women, which illustrates the reason why her counsel was always sought and highly regarded in circles where she moved. In the First Presbyterian church she was a leader in the work for many years, and was most influential in the church counsels. She had been in retirement from participation in church work for a number of years, but she had never allowed her interest to flag and she was in attendance at church whenever her strength would permit. In all causes where money was needed to foster some project for the public good, Mrs. Duncan was a liberal given and she influenced others to give. It is doubtful that any good cause was every intentionally slighted by her. Her religion was a part of her every day life, and in her passing that cause has lost one of its best representatives. A kindly, motherly woman, she was loved by all her neighbors and those who came in contact with her. Her passing out of life was quiet, peaceful, just as Mrs. Duncan would have wished it. She had no attendant suffering and she fell asleep from a natural breaking down of the physical strength. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the family home, and friends are invited to attend. Friends are requested to omit flowers. Burial in City cemetery will be private. *****************************************
DUNNEGAN, L. S./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 22, 1920 L. S. Dunnegan, a life long resident of Madison county, died yesterday at 5:30 p.m. at his home at Twentieth and Alton streets. He was 75 years old. Mr. Dunnegan had been ill since last December and has been in a critical condition for several weeks. Mr. Dunnegan was born on a farm near Edwardsville. He lived there until 18 years ago, when he moved to Alton. During his residence in this city, Dunnegan has been active in the affairs of the First Methodist church. Mr. Dunnegan was one of the most respected citizens of Madison county. While residing on the farm and in Alton, he made many friends who are grieved at his death. His sterling character and kindly disposition made warm friends of all whom he met. Mr. Dunnegan is survived by his widow, Mrs. Nellie Edwards Dunnegan, and one son, B. F. Dunnegan of St. Louis. Funeral services will be Friday morning at 9 o'clock at the home. Burial will be in the cemetery at Wanda. *******************************************
DUNSTEDTER, JOHN/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, February 8, 1893 John Dunstedter, an old resident of this city, died suddenly Sunday morning [Feb. 5] about 2:30 o'clock. He had been up town Saturday, and in the afternoon felt unwell. He was advised to send for a doctor, but thought it unnecessary. He retired in the evening at the usual time and went to sleep. About 2 o'clock his wife, who slept in an adjoining room, was awakened by her husband's groaning. She got up and went to where he was. She was there but a few moments when he turned over on his side and expired. Coroner T. W. Kinder was notified, and held an inquest. The jury consisted of W. T. Flynn, foreman; R. P. Owen, T. J. Long, James Judd, James E. Flynn and T. H. Stokes. The verdict was that Mr. Danstedter came to his death from old age and natural causes. The funeral took place from the residence on Main street yesterday afternoon. Services were conducted at St. Boniface's church by Rev. Father August Schlegel, and at Woodlawn by Rev. W. F. E. Ashe. The pallbearers were Henry Langwisch, Edward Naeher, John Lautner, John Michel, Casper Doell and George Gessert. Mr. Dunstedter was 84 years, 1 month and 17 days old. He was born in Happenheimer, Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, in 1808. He emigrated to this country with his family in 1858 and settled in this city, where he has resided since. He was married three times. His third wife, whom he married about two years ago, and one son, Jacob Dunstedter, survive. ****************************************
DWIGGINS, ALICE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 7, 1923 Six Female Classmates Carry Casket to Grave The funeral of Alice, fifteen years old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dwiggins of 1202 Belle street, was held this morning at nine o'clock from SS. Peter and Paul's Cathedral, with many relatives and friends being in attendance. Requiem Mass was celebrated by the Rev. P. J. Smythe. The little girl was graduated from the Eighth grade at the Cathedral school last month and this morning six classmates carried the casket. Class mates assisted Father Smythe on the altar and classmates furnished music. The death of Alice was a shock and the cause of much sorrow among the class members as few knew that she was ill. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery, where services were held by Father Smythe. The pallbearers were Helen Mullen, Alice Hartnett, Catherine St. Cin, Sara Shay, Anna Sheraka and Emelia M. Brundza. ***************************************
DYKEMAN, CHARLES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 27, 1922 Service Man Kills Himself After Arrest ... Gassed in France Relatives Say Charles Dykeman, aged 27, committed suicide after being arrested yesterday on a charge of cashing a worthless check at the Burns grocery store. The check was signed with the name of E. J. Ash. Relatives attribute his desperate act to two causes. One was the fact that he was gassed while in the service overseas, during the war. The other was his worry over being unable to bring his wife back to Alton. He was married three years ago and some time ago was separated from his wife. He is said to have been trying to make arrangements to be reunited with her, and having no money he resorted to the expedient of writing a check and cashing it. He was soon afterward arrested and held in custody. In some way, he managed to gain possession of some carbolic acid and swallowed it. When discovered, he was dying, late in the afternoon, and when members of his family arrived the end was very near. He was a son of Mrs. Drusilla Dykeman of 106 East Thirteenth Street, and beside his wife, who was Josephine Biggs of Alton, he leaves four brothers, George, Foreman, Vernon and Thomas; and three sisters, Miss Bessie Dykeman, Mrs. Alice Wehrmann and Stella Warren of Granite Bend, Mo. Members of the family say that after Charles Dykeman returned from the war, he would fall in fainting fits, and they attributed his disability to gassing. He had made unsuccessful attempts so far to secure compensation they said. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at two o'clock from the home of his mother at 106 East Thirteenth Street. Services will be conducted by the Rev. C. C. Smith of the Congregational church. Interment will be in the family lot in City cemetery.
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