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HACKETHAL, GEORGE/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, February 15, 1893 George Hackethal, who is said to have been the oldest resident of the American Bottom, died Friday [Feb. 10] at Madison, at the home of Mrs. Lizzie Troeckler, in the 81st year of his age. The funeral took place Saturday at Mitchell. Father Sauer delivered the funeral sermon. The pallbearers were Barney Meinerling, Frank Troeckler, August Zellermann, Anton Relleke, Joseph Grolmes and Gottlieb Techlenburg. Mr. Hackethal was born in Germany and came to this country in 1861 and settled in this county shortly after. He leaves surviving three sons, Joseph, who resides in Denver, Colorado; peter and Christ of Mitchell; one daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Troeckler, wife of Mike Troeckler, and eleven grandchildren. The next oldest resident of the Bottom is Benjamin Wood, who is closely followed by Dr. T. J. Irish. **********************************************
HADFIELD, ELIZABETH/Source: Collinsville Herald, April 13, 1917 Mrs. Elizabeth Hadfield, aged 55 years, 5 months and 15 days, died Thursday, April 12 at 9:30 a.m. of chronic hepatitis. She was widow of George Hadfield, and is survived by 3 daughters: Miss Ruth Hadfield of Collinsville, Mrs. Elmer Neidringhaus of Granite City, and Mrs. H. F. Ramsdale of Decatur, Ill.; 3 grandchildren and 3 sisters survive. Sympathy and consolation are extended by a host of friends. Funeral will be held Sunday from the Presbyterian church with interment at Glenwood Cemetery. ********************************************
HADFIELD, JOHN JAMES/Source: Collinsville Herald, June 19, 1914 John James Hadfield, age 33, died on Tuesday after lingering for only a few days duration brought on by excessive heat. Mr. Hadfield was very heavy, weighing over 300 pounds, and for the past several summers the excessive hot periods have been distressing to him. Mr. Hadfield has conducted a grocery store on Elm Street for a number of years. The deceased was a son of John Hadfield, and a stepson of William Fletcher, president of the First National Bank. Arthur Fletcher, the Giant's shortstop, is a half-brother to him, while Mrs. Dave Jones is a full sister. Deceased was married 12 years ago to Clara Albrecht, daughter of Ernest Albrecht, who with three children, survive. Services were held Thursday from the home to Christ Episcopal Church, with interment in Glenwood Cemetery. ************************************************
HADLEY, MARY [nee WEST]/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, May 4, 1918/Submitted by Jane Denny
Mrs. W. F. L. Hadley Passes Away at Her
Home in This City Last Night
HAGELSTEIN, PETER/Source: Alton Daily Telegraph, February 24, 1893 Peter Hagelstein, who lost his foot under a Bluff Line train on the morning of February 1, died at St. Joseph's hospital at 5:25 last evening. His remains were taken to St. Louis this morning at 9:15 for burial. When the accident occurred it was thought that he would survive, and at first he seemed to be getting along nicely, but later on blood poisoning and eruptions set in which caused him to gradually sink away and his sufferings were finally ended by death. ****************************************************
HAGERMAN, FRED/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 8, 1923 Fred Hagerman, aged 55, died Sunday afternoon at his home in Godfrey, following an illness with pneumonia. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Fred of Godfrey and John of Kansas City, and one daughter, Virginia. He also leaves his aged mother, Mrs. Ella Hagerman, two brothers, Yerkes and William Hagerman of Alton, and two sisters, Mrs. Claude Thurman of Wood River and Mrs. Nora Wamby of Rockford. His condition was known to be serious and his family was at the bedside when death occurred. Hagerman was born in Upper Alton and lived in this city and vicinity all his life. During the life of the Alton, Jacksonville and Peoria Railroad, Hagerman served as motorman and made many friends among the patrons. After the A. J. & P. went out of business, Hagerman continued to make his home in Godfrey. The funeral will be held at two o'clock Wednesday from the Congregational Church in Godfrey and interment will be in the Godfrey Cemetery. ************************************************
HAHNENKAMP, GEORGE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 2, 1923 George Hahnenkamp, an old time resident in the country near Upper Alton, died this afternoon at 1 o'clock at his home after an illness which began last May. Hahnenkamp was a dairy farmer for many years and had a wide circle of acquaintances. An interesting fact about his death is that his seventh grandchild was born this morning a few hours before the grandfather died. Mr. Hahnenkamp's first name was Gerhard, but he was always known here as George, and there were few who knew that he ever bore any different name. He was born in Ostfriesland, Germany, April 3, 1847, and was in his seventy-seventh year. He came to this vicinity when he was 20 years old and had lived in the neighborhood of Alton ever since. He was on the one farm, where he died about thirty years. As a dairy farmer, he was well known and he supplied much milk to Alton consumers until he retired about five years ago and turned the management of his place over to his son, Henry. He was downtown the last time about May 18. Kidney trouble made rapid inroads on his strength and for some time he had not been able to be up and around. He lay much of the time, on hot days, out in his yard as he preferred to be out in the open, and friends woul go by and see him as he lay there. His children are William and Edward of Nokomis, Henry of the home place, Mrs. D. C. Jones, George and Frank Hahnenkamp and Mrs. William Kolk of Alton. The time of the funeral has not been set. *************************************************
HAIGHT, ROBERT LEWIS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 26, 1920 Robert Lewis, son of Lewis S. Haight, member of the faculty of the Theodore Roosevelt High School, died at noon today at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Haight, 1129 Warren street. "Bobby" Haight, as he was known, became ill a week ago. It was then decided to keep him home from school. At that time Lewis Haight, his father, was in Kansas City, Kan., where he had taken his daughter, Ruth, who is at the home of a cousin. The boy had recently recovered from an attack of whooping cough. The boy is survived by two sisters, Gertrude and Ruth. He was born June 8, 1912, at Blue Mound, Ill. Lewis Haight is director of athletics at the high school, and is among the leading athletic authorities of southern Illinois. The death of the son of Lewis Haight occurred about a year after the death of Mrs. Loretta Haight Turner, in Idaho. Robert Haight, another son of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Haight, died on October 6, 1918. A brother of R. A. Haight and two sisters of Mrs. Haight have died during the past two years. The funeral will be Sunday at 3 p.m. from the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Haight, 1129 Warren street, where services will be conducted by the Rev. C. C. Smith, pastor of the Congregational church. Interment will be in the City cemetery. **************************************************
HALE, ALLIE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Monday, March 13, 1899 The hand of Death has been busy during the past few days in his grim harvest. At midnight last night, Death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hale on State street and claimed their sixteen years old son, Allie Hale. The young fellow was taken ill Thursday at noon with spinal meningitis and from the first he was unconscious. He recovered consciousness last evening and was seemingly better, but became worse in a short time and passed away. The funeral will be Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the Cathedral. ****************************************************
HALE, JOHN SR./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Monday, February 10, 1908 John Hale Sr., a well known resident of Alton, died Sunday morning at St. Joseph's hospital following a surgical operation for the relief of a malady from which he had been a sufferer for years. He was 62 years old and spent practically all of his life in Alton. When the war broke out he enlisted and served faithfully and bravely to the close. He was a good man, a hard-working, honest, conscientious man and his death is regretted by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife and four children, William, John Jr., and Misses Mary and Julia Hale. A brother, Leo Hale, survives also. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from the Cathedral. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. ****************************************************
HALLETT, IONA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 3, 1906 Iona Hallett, the 7 years old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hallet, of 111 East Eleventh street, was fatally burned Thursday evening, dying Friday morning at 7 o'clock, by trailing a long skirt over a burning heap of rubbish, while playing "grown up" in the yard of a neighbor, Mrs. Mabel Haller, living next door. Mrs. Hallett was severely burned about the hands from her efforts to tear the burning garments off the child's body and is in a very serious condition from burns on her hands and nervous shock. The little girl had put on a long skirt and was walking around with it on, when she went too close to the burning rubbish in the Haller yard. When the flames in the dress began burning her, the child began to run and scream and members of the family and people nearby hearing her screams and seeing her run, ran after the child to catch her and put out the fire. The child, frenzied by freight and pain, ran the harder when pursued and although the injuries she would have suffered might have been slight enough in the beginning to have been of little consequence, when she was finally caught by a neighbor's boy, Charley Wilkinson, the child was burned deep and was beyond any hope of recovery. The mother, on the child being caught, attempting to tear off the burning garments and was burned deep about the hands. The child was carried into the house, after the flames were supposed to be out and laid on the bed, but smoldering fire in the garments set fire to the bed. Drs. Schussler and H. Davis were summoned and they gave her surgical attention, but she was beyond all hope. She lingered until morning, then died.
****************************************************** HALLEY, CATHERINE (nee MURRAY)/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, January 25, 1895
After much suffering, Mrs. Catherine
Halley, wife of William Halley, passed peacefully away Wednesday
morning at 2:30 o'clock at the age of 35 years, 5 months and 10
days. She had been a sufferer for years with some affliction of the
stomach and for several months has been confined to her bed almost
continually. Medical attendance seemed useless and the end came
Wednesday. The
funeral took place today at 10 o'clock from St. Mary's Catholic
Church, where services were conducted by Rev Father C A O'Reilly.
The body was interred in the Catholic Cemetery. The pall bearers
were Thos. Kane, Wm McNeilly, John E. Burns and Patrick Green.
Catherine Halley was born near this city August 13, 1858, a daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Murray. On November 4, 1879 she was married
to William Halley. She leaves to mourn her death a husband and five
children, the oldest of whom is 14 years of age and the youngest 2
years, also one sister Mrs. Mary Cowan of this city and a half
brother Edward Murray, who resides in Missouri. She was a true
Christian, ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in need and
she will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure
HAMELMAN, CAROLINE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 15, 1923 Mrs. Caroline Hamelman, wife of Charles Hamelman, died this morning at 9:45 o'clock at her home, 410 Vine street, after a long and painful illness covering a period of two years. The death of Mrs. Hamelman marks a long period of excruciating suffering on her part, and touching devotion on the part of her family in ministering to her. The last six months of her life she had been in a bad way, and the last two weeks her death was expected at any time. The end was a welcome relief to the sufferer. Mrs. Hamelman had been afflicted with a cancer from which there was no hope of relief. She knew well that there was no chance for recovery and frequently expressed the wish that her sufferings might soon be terminated. She had been a resident of Alton for many years and she had a large number of good friends in Alton who manifested the deepest interest in her illness. Her daughter, Mrs. A. E. Ernst, the only one of her children living in Alton, gave up her own home and went to live with the mother, fifteen months ago, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernst stayed at the Hamelman home so Mrs. Ernst could attend her mother. Mrs. Hamelman leaves beside her husband, four children, Mrs. Fred Scull of East St. Louis, Mrs. Albert Ernst of Alton, Messrs. Conrad Hamelman of Milwaukee and Louis Hamelman of Terre Haute. The funeral of Mrs. Hamelman will be Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the family home. ***********************************************
HAMER, UNKNOWN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 23, 1921 Mrs. William Hamer, aged 62, died at 1:30 o'clock this morning after an illness which extended over a period of several years, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Dietz, who resides on East Delmar Road, in Godfrey township. Death was due to a complication of diseases. Mrs. Hamer was one of Alton's best known residents, having been born and reared in this city. She was a good mother and a kind friend, and her death will be the cause of much sadness among her relatives and friends. She was a quiet, home-loving woman. Her maiden name was Boedy. She is survived by her husband, William Hamer, five children and six grandchildren. The children are: Mrs. Charles Dietz; I. C. Hamer; Clarence Hamer; Miss Ethel Hamer, all of Alton; and Walter Hamer of Towanda, Kansas. Walter Hamer arrived from the west last evening. The deceased is also survived by three sisters: Mrs. William Wood of Alton; Mrs. Lemuel Giles of Arkansas; Mrs. Elizabeth Fleming of Elmhurst, Ill,; and by three brothers: William and Dan Boedy of Dow; and Henry L. Boedy of Alton. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Dietz home, and burial will be in Oakwood cemetery. Services at the house will be conducted by the Rev. H. D. Johnson, pastor of the Elm Street Presbyterian church. ***********************************************
HAMILL, JOSEPH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 6, 1922 Alton's Oldest Business Dies Joseph Hamill, perhaps Alton's oldest business man, died at 1:15 o'clock this afternoon at his residence, 810 Grove street, after a month's illness. The end came after several days of extreme prostration on the part of Mr. Hamill, and it was expected. His breakdown was due to weakness incident to his age. In the death of Mr. Hamill, there passes one of the oldest of old time business men here. For years he was associated with Samuel Pitts under the firm name of Pitts & Hamill. Mr. Pitts died many years ago, but out of regard for his late partner Mr. Hamill never changed the style of the firm name. Regularly, Mr. Hamill would go to his place of business and he devoted his entire attention to it. He kept this up until he was taken down with his last illness. He was courteous always and he was highly respected by everyone who knew him either socially or in a business way. Mr. Hamill was born in St. Louis and was 78 years of age. Last October 20 he was the guest of honor at a dinner party at the First Presbyterian church given in his honor by the superintendent, O. S. Stowell, the officers and other teachers of the Sunday School. He was apparently in the best of condition at that time. His mind was bright and he indulged in some neat witticisms during the course of a short talk he was called upon to make as the oldest of the Sunday School teachers present. There were grown men in the number of Sunday School teachers, 45 years of age, who had been there in Mr. Hamill's first Sunday School class in that Sunday School about 35 years before. In the First Presbyterian church he had been a valuable worker. He had served as elder for many years and continued in that office up to the time of his death. At the last annual meeting of the church, he was elected over his protest, expressing the desire to make room for a younger man, but the sentiment was then declared that one who had served as faithfully and long should be displaced by no one, and he was unanimously chosen, his protest being disregarded. He was so touched by this show of devotion on the part of the church members, that he continued to serve. Joseph Hamill was born in St. Louis and was in the iron business there under the firm name of Archer & Hamill, before coming to Alton. He was also traveling salesman for Hopping Bros. Fifty-two years ago he was married in Alton and two years ago the couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Forty-five years ago, Mr. Hamill entered business with Samuel Pitts and he continued in business until his death. Beside his wife, Mr. Hamill leaves one daughter, Mrs. Carl Wuerker of Alton. He leaves also one brother, Samuel, of St. Louis, and one sister, Mrs. C. M. Harris of Log Angeles, Cal. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family home. Friends are invited to attend the services at the home. Burial will be private. The family asks that there be no flowers. *************************************************
HAMILTON, LUCRETIA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 29, 1922 The "Flag Lady," ... a true pioneering spirit who loved her country Miss Lucretia Hamilton, aged 75, died this afternoon at the home of her niece, Mrs. Erwin A. Rytz, 1517 Rodgers avenue. Miss Hamilton had been very sick at the Odd Fellows Home at Mattoon, where she had been making her home, but she was determined to come back here for the G. A. R. state encampment, and she came, not knowing it to die here in her old home, where she loved to be. Miss Hamilton was prominent among the Rebekahs, and among the Women's Relief Corps. She was know for her intense patriotism. She was referred to often as "the lady of the flags," as Miss Hamilton thought there was no decoration so fitting as the American flag, for almost all occasions. When she would give a present, it would be a flag she would give, or something of a patriotic import. Patriotic occasions were important to her. She had just gotten out of the hospital at the home where she was staying when she came here to make the visit and had been here only a few days when she broke down. Miss Hamilton was one of the early day students at Monticello Seminary. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the First Baptist church and services will be conducted by Rev. M. W. Twing. Burial will be in the Mt. Olive cemetery. It is regarded as especially appropriate that Miss Hamilton should have died so soon before the coming of Memorial day, a day that was a great one in her life. She leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary K. Stahl, and two nieces, Mrs. Erwin Rutz and Miss Emily Stahl. The members of the Rebekah lodge will meet at 1:30 p.m. at the First Baptist church to attend the funeral of Miss Hamilton by order of the Noble Grand, Mrs. Lizzie Lengacher.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 31, 1922 Carrying a little flag in hand, and with a beautiful silk flag of her country in the casket with her, Miss Lucretia M. Hamiilton, the "flag lady," was laid to rest this afternoon in Mt. Olive cemetery, known as the Short cemetery. It had been her wish, as she sometimes expressed it, that when she went through the pearly gates there was nothing she would rather wave than an American flag, and she asked that she be allowed to take with her, for her long rest, a flag she treasured for many years. Twenty five years ago she had become possessed of a silk flag that came to her by way of a gift. Members of her family had forgotten just under what circumstances the flag came, but they remembered that Miss Hamilton had often said she wanted it buried in the casket with her. So, as she had wished, Miss Hamilton was carried into the First Baptist church this afternoon draped in the folds of that silk flag, and when the casket lid was sealed on her the flag was with her. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. M. W. Twing of the First Baptist church. There was a large attendance of old friends of Miss Hamilton, including representatives of Odd Fellows, Rebekahs, Women's Relief corps, old friends and neighbors. For many years Miss Hamilton was a farmer. She owned and operated a farm east of Upper Alton, and many can recall her as she would come to town, riding a load of hay, or a load of wheat she had brought to town to sell. Old men used to say that when she was a girl she was one of the prettiest girls they knew, and her broad brimmed farmer hats and her simple costumes made her all the more attractive. Miss Hamilton never married. In her late years she used to hint at a little romance. She had been engaged to a young man who wanted to marry her, but interference by relatives broke it off, and she remained true to the lover of her early years. Not many years ago, she had a letter from that lover, and it was said that he was a widower and that he again wanted to marry Miss Hamilton, but she said that her days of romance were ended, and that she would continue a spinster to her end. The Rebekahs had charge of the burial services at the cemetery. The pallbearers were P. B. Cousley, Harry Russell, John Beanblossom, William Cartwright, John Cartwright and William Thomas. ***********************************************
HAMLIN, WARREN J./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Tuesday, March 7, 1899 "Taps" Sounds for an Old Soldier Warren J. Hamlin died at 6 o'clock this morning at his home in Highland Park. His illness dates its beginning back many years, and has confined him to his home most of the time a confirmed invalid. His sufferings were the immediate result of his patriotic service as a volunteer during the War of the Rebellion [Civil War]. From wounds received, his health was broken down and many years ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis which rendered him almost helpless. He was able to move around only with the greatest difficulty, and was confined to his bed much of the time. Of late years, his health has been extremely poor and he seldom was able to be away from his home. Rheumatism and paralysis combined to make of his one time fine physique a perfect wreck. Later on constitutional trouble set in, and his health failed rapidly during the last few months. He was born in Rochester, N. Y., and was 61 years of age. He enlisted in New York State in the First Engineer Corps for a three years' service. He was disabled before the expiration of his enlistment. He came to Alton in 1879 and was married three years later for the first time. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Josephine Hamlin, nee Pogue, whose devotion to her helpless husband was ceaseless to the end. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Marietta Robinson, of Chicago, and Miss Alice Hamlin, of St. Joseph, Mich. He lived in a cosy little home at Common and North streets, where he enjoyed a neat pension from the government which helped alleviate, with comforts of life, the suffering incidental to his shattered health. The funeral will be Thursday, at 2 p.m., from the home in Middletown. ***************************************************
HAMM, ELIZABETH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 7, 1919 Mrs. Elizabeth Hamm died yesterday of pneumonia. She was 39 years of age and was ill a short time with pneumonia. The funeral will be held from the Sheldon home in Milton Heights, but arrangements for same have not been complete. ***********************************************
HAMMERS, JESSE/Source: Collinsville Herald, January 5, 1917 Jesse Hammers, son of Mr. & Mrs. E. S. Hammers of 911 Hesperia Street, died Sunday of spasms. Funeral was held from the home Tuesday, with interment at Glenwood Cemetery. ***********************************************
HANCOCK, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 20, 1920 Merchant, Inventory and Promoter Dies ... Was Talented Musician John Hancock, for years a well known business man here, inventor and promoter of successful enterprises, died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Amelia Hancock, 611 Alby street. His death was very unexpected. He had not been in good health, but there had been no serious apprehension on the part of relatives. He suffered a hemorrhage Wednesday evening that was the forerunner of the fatal attack. Mr. Hancock is remembered by many as having conducted a China store here for a number of years. Later he conducted a music shop. He was possessed of the ability to play almost any instrument. He gave up business to follow up some inventions he made. One of his best inventions was a safety pin, which really was better adapted for other purposes and later on a similar idea was adapted for use in filing papers. For a long time he was the successful manager of a concern in which he was the chief owner, that manufactured a hair tonic and had wide vogue in the barber shops in the southwest. He was possessed of a mind that demanded to be constantly at work and those who knew him well were of the opinion that there were few men here who had so many and so good ideas that could be capitalized as John Hancock. He was the oldest son of his parents. He was born and reared in Alton in the family home on Alby street, where his aged mother resides. He leaves two brothers, Frank Hancock and William Hancock. Mr. Hancock was 52 years of age, and is survived by his wife and four small children, nine, seven, five and one year of age. While Hancock was staying in Alton, Mrs. Hancock and children have been living with relatives in Arkansas. Mrs. Hancock has sent word that she would be here for the funeral. Besides his wife and children, the deceased is survived by his mother, Mrs. Amelia Hancock, and two brothers, William of Alton and Frank of Wood River. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the home of Mrs. Amelia Hancock, 611 Alby street. Rev. Robert Morris, pastor of the First Methodist church, will officiate. ***********************************************
HANKE, DAISY/Source: Troy Star, December 6, 1894 Miss Daisy Hanke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hanke, of this city, died this morning at 3 o'clock, at the age of 19 years and 12 days. She had been ill for some weeks with typhoid fever. It is a hard blow to her relatives to see her pass away in the prime of life. She was a lovable young lady and a willing worker. The funeral will take place from the family residence to the M. E. church, Saturday morning, at nine o'clock. **************************************************
HANLON, MARY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 14, 1920 Dies on 90th Birthday Mrs. Mary Hanlon, wife of John Hanlon, deceased, died at the home of her son, James Hanlon, at 915 Highland avenue at 9:20 a.m. this morning after a long illness of the infirmities of old age. Mrs. Hanlon, had she lived through the day today, would have celebrated her 90th birthday. She came to this country from Ireland 75 years ago today, and she has resided in Alton most of this time, making her one of the oldest residents in the city. Known as "Grandma" Hanlon in the vicinity where she lived and to the many acquaintances she had, she was known as a kind and loving mother and a good neighbor. Her husband died about 30 years ago, and Mrs. Hanlon has been living with her son, James Hanlon, the Highland avenue grocer, for many years. Mrs. Hanlon is survived by one sister, Miss Katherine Ryan of Riverside, Calif., and two sons, John of St. Louis and James of Alton, with whom she made her home. She also leaves 22 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hanlon was a member of the St. Patrick's church and her funeral service will be conducted at that church Monday morning at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the Greenwood cemetery. Mrs. Hanlon was one of the oldest citizens of Alton and could tell much of the early times in the city when Alton was struggling to become a city and had great hopes the same as the boosters have today. Very few of the friends she knew in her childhood are still living, most all of them having passed to the great beyond many years ago. Until the last few years, Mrs. Hanlon had enjoyed good health. ************************************************
HANNEHAN, JAMES/Source: Alton Telegraph, Friday, January 9, 1874 An old man named James Hannehan, who formerly lived in this city [Alton], was killed yesterday near Milton by being run over by a train on the Chicago & Alton road. The body was badly disfigured. The deceased left a family. We have been unable to obtain particulars as to the manner in which the accident took place. *************************************************
HANSER, FREDERICK/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, Wednesday, December 30, 1891 Note: this obit was very hard to read Frederick Hanser, an old and respected citizen, died at his home on North Main street, in the first ward, Monday morning [Dec. 28] at 6:30 o'clock. He had been sick, two weeks, suffering with abscess of the lungs. The funeral took place this afternoon from the family residence. Rev. Carl Kunzmann conducted services. The remains were interred in Woodlawn cemetery. The funeral was under the auspices of the Druids and Odd Fellows lodges, of which he was an honored member. The Maenneresor sang a long at the grave. The pallbearers were, Argalius Stubbs, T. W. McCune, F. G. Bernius, Frank [unreadable], George Ziegler and Barney Schwarzkopf. A large concourse of sorrowful relatives and sympathizing friends followed the remains to their final resting place. He was born at Wolfen______, Germany, December 16, 1833, and came to this country, landing at New Orleans, Dec. 16, 1856, afterwards settling at Highland. He came to this city, July 5, 1858, and has resided here since. He married Miss Elizabeth Betzold, April 7, 1861. Of this union seven children were born, all of whom survive. They are, in order of age, Mrs. Mary Abenbrink, Lizzie and Fred Hanser, Mrs. T. McCune, Emma, Julia, and George Hanser. His wife, mother, Mrs. L. ____ of Highland and four brothers, Jacob of this city, William of Bellevue, Christ and August of Anquilla, Miss., also survive. His mother, Mrs. D_____ and husband, Mrs. Christ Yann and Will Hanser of Highland; Mrs. Barbara Zopf of Lockwood, Mo., sister of Mrs. Hanser; Ed Betzold of ____, Adam Betzold of Nokomis, and Adam Betzold of St. Louis were in attendance of the funeral. His wife and son, Fra__ are sick, the former with pneumonia and the latter with inflamatory rheumatism. They were unable to attend the funeral. ************************************************
HAPGOOD,, FANNY POWERS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 28, 1922 Widow of C. H. Hapgood - Founder of Hapgood Plow Co - Dies News of the death of Mrs. Fanny Powers Hapgood, widow of C. H. Hapgood, was received today by the Telegraph, from William P. Hapgood. She died today at Indianapolis and the body will be taken to Greenwood cemetery, New York City, for burial. Mrs. Hapgood was for years a resident of Alton and it was here that she reared her family. Her husband was the founder of the Hapgood Plow Co. at Alton, and continued his interest in that institution for a long time. The family resided at Fifteenth and Liberty streets. Until recent years, she occasionally visited her old friends in Alton, in company with Mr. Hapgood. She leaves three sons, Norman Hapgood and Hutchins Hapgood, both writers of much fame, and William P. Hapgood, who is in business in Indianapolis. News of the death of Mrs. Hapgood was received with much surprise by some of her old friends and neighbors in Alton. **********************************************
HARLAN, CHARLES H./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 19, 1921 Charles H. Harlan, aged 73, died Saturday night after a long illness which culminated in a complete breakdown recently. Mr. Harlan was a brother of the late E. M. Harlan, whose disappearance from his home in Upper Alton caused much anxiety for a time, and whose body was finally found where it had been lying for more than a week just outside Rock Spring park. The disappearance of his brother weighed heavily on him and soon after the body of E. M. Harlan was found, the breakdown of Charles H. Harlan became complete. He was employed for 26 years by the street car company, serving in the car barns after he became too old to do outside work. His kindly disposition caused him to be held in the deepest affection by the men with whom he worked, and there was general sorrow among them when it became necessary for him to give up his work because of impaired health. He came to Alton 28 years ago. Mr. Harlan is survived by his wife and four children: Clarence M., Lawrence W., Addie R. Harlan and Mrs. Jennie Howard. Mr. Harlan enlisted in the army near the close of the Civil War and after the war was over, he served in the army of reconstruction in the southern states as a regular. The funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the home, 905 Belle Street, and services will be conducted by Rev. C. Shumard. Burial will be in the Oakwood cemetery. ***********************************************
HARLAN, E. W./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 17, 1921 Old Soldier Found Dead in Hedge Fence at Rock Spring Park E. W. Harlanm, aged 75, the old soldier who has been missing since one week ago last Wednesday, was found dead under a hedge at the northwest corner of Rock Spring park. There was every indication to believe that the old man died from natural causes, probably a stroke of apoplexy which proved fatal instantly. The position of his body led Deputy Coroner Streeper to form the conclusion that as the aged man was walking along through the country as he loved to do, he was suddenly stricken, collapsed, and falling in a heap, never moved again. His hat was on his head, in his hand was still a stick he had used for a cane, and his limbs were crumpled up in such a position as to indicate a collapse. The full amount of money, $94, he had with him, was found intact in his pocket. There was no indication of any external violence. The body was in a bad state of decomposition. The discovery was made by Ray Howard, a nephew of Mr. Harlan, who had been pressing a ceaseless search for the old man. The vicinity where the body was found had been searched over, but the particular corner where Harlan had fallen must have been omitted in the search until this morning. Chief of Police Lind said today that he had covered the vicinity himself, and must have passed near by the body several times. He was especially gratified at the indication that there had been no foul play, as a theory was being worked upon that the old man might have been done away with for what he had on him. Deputy Coroner C. N. Streeper took charge of the body and made a careful examination before announcing his conclusion that death was undoubtedly due to natural causes. ***********************************************
HARMON, CHARLES JR./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 24, 1923 Charles Harmon Jr., twenty months old son of Charles Harmon, died this morning at three o'clock of whooping cough and stomach trouble. The boy was Harmon's youngest son, and his loss will be felt greatly by the whole family. The family resides at 203 Langdon street. The child is survived by his parents and one brother. The funeral will be held Saturday with interment in City cemetery. ************************************************
HARRIS, ADA B./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 27, 1920 Miss Ada H. B. Harris, for seventy years a resident in one home on 11th street between Langdon and Henry streets, died at St. Joseph's hospital Sunday morning at 3 o'clock, from paralysis. She had been in the hospital thirteen months. A year ago last September 12, she was stricken with paralysis and was disabled. A week before she died she was stricken for the last time and was unconscious almost all of the time from then until the end came. Miss Harris was born in Belleville, Ill., September 30, 1844, and was in her 70th year. She came to Alton when she was about six years of age, and with her parents settled in the house where she had lived up to the time she was taken to the hospital after she became disabled. She was a member of the Twelfth Street Presbyterian church, and for many years was a deeply interested worker in that church. Miss Harris is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Mary Beall of Alton; Mrs. Abbie Greenwood of Edwardsville; Mrs. Anna Weld of Alton; and one brother, B. B. Harris of Detroit. Her brother has been with her in the last week of her sickness. The funeral of Miss Harris will be held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the home of Mrs. Mary Beall, on Twelfth street, and services will be conducted by Rev. C. E. Combrink of the Twelfth Street Presbyterian church. Burial will be in City cemetery. Six nephews of Miss Harris - Harris Weld, Roy and E. H. Beall, Harry and Mont Malcolm and Berry Harris, will serve as pallbearers. *************************************************
HARRIS, GEORGE W./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 26, 1923 The funeral of George William Harris, who died Monday morning at St. Joseph's hospital will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the First Baptist church, Rev. M. W. Twi? officiating. He will be buried beside his wife in City cemetery. She died eight years ago. He leaves one son, aged 8 years. Mr. Harris had been sick about three months. He was a member of the Jr. O. U. A. M., and also the G. O. B. Club, and members of that club will be pallbearers. He was a son of James Harris, and he is survived by his parents, two sisters, Viola and Grace, and four brothers, James, Edward, Franklin, and Charles. *********************************************
HARRIS, MARIE (nee CULP)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 29, 1921 Widow of Nathan Harris Dies Mrs. Marie Harris, widow of Nathan Harris, died Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Harris homestead, east of Upper Alton on the Fosterburg road. Mrs. Harris' death followed a stroke of paralysis that came upon her three days before. She was 79 years old and was born and spent her life in that neighborhood. Last Wednesday Mrs. Harris' children and a number of grandchildren and three great-grandchildren spent the day with her. It was a family reunion and the day was a very happy one for all who attended and especially so to the aged woman. Only a few hours had passed after the children had left for their homes when Mrs. Harris suffered a stroke of paralysis. Her condition was known to be serious from the start, and as the hours passed she declined steadily until at 3 o'clock, Saturday afternoon, the end came. Mrs. Harris was a member of the Culp family, and of that family only two members survive her - Tine Culp of Upper Alton, the only brother, and Mrs. Mollie Crawford, formerly of Upper Alton but now of Salem, Oregon. She was born in the Fosterburg-Bethalto neighborhood, ad had spent life in that immediate vicinity. She had lived over fifty years on the home place where her death occurred. Her husband died about ten years ago. Mrs. Harris was born May 9, 1842, and was 79 years old. She leaves a family of eight children. They are: William of Brooks, Oregon; Jess and Sam of Upper Alton; John of Dixon, Ill.; Mrs. T. P. Dooling; Mrs. Fanny Campbell; Mrs. Ben Budde; and Mrs. Clara Titchenal, of the Upper Alton neighborhood. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Short Cemetery. ******************************************
HARRISON, LAURA (nee PARR)/Source: Collinsville Herald, October 2, 1925 Mrs. Walter Harrison, 67 years old, formerly Mrs. Laura Parr of this city, died at her home in St. Louis on Wednesday, after an illness of several months. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon and burial in Glenwood Cemetery. *****************************************
HART, CAROLINE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 9, 1920 The funeral of Miss Caroline Hart was held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon from the home of her nephew, Hart Chalk, on Langdon street. The services were conducted by Rev. Frederick D. Butler of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, in which she had held membership from girlhood. There was a large attendance at the funeral services, among those present being many who had known Miss Hart for many years, also members of the order of Eastern Star in which she held membership. The burial services at the grave in City Cemetery were under the auspices of the Eastern Star. Mrs. J. T. McClure gave the funeral oration and she was assisted by her husband, J. T. McClure. The pallbearers were C. W. Huskinson, C. A. Harnett, Daniel Carhart, George Nicholson, Joseph Runzie and U. S. Nixon. ****************************************
HARTIGAN, UNKNOWN THREE YEAR OLD/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph February 7, 1899 The three years old son of Tim Hartigan, night watchman on the bridge, died at 3 o'clock this morning, at the home, Seventeenth and Belle streets, from injuries received Tuesday afternoon caused by its clothes catching on fire. The boy, in company with other children, was playing in the yard, where they had a fire. While standing near the fire, the child's clothes were ignited. Rushing into the house, the little fellow jumped into a bed, where Mr. George Timmermeier tore the burning clothes from its body. It was thought at first the burns were not serious, but after suffering great pain the victim died early this morning. The accident is a very sad one, and the parents have much sympathy in the terrible bereavement that has come upon them. Coroner Bailey held an inquest, with a verdict similar to the first mentioned accident. The funeral will be tomorrow at 2 p.m. from the Cathedral. ***********************************************
HARTMANN, NICHOLAS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 1, 1921 Man Kills Himself With Gun In Bed - Flash From Shot Catches Starts Fire Smoke coming from the home of Nicholas Hartmann at Wood River today caused an investigation which revealed the fact that Hartmann, formerly a saloon keeper and later proprietor of a soft drink establishment, had killed himself in his bed. It is supposed that the flash from the gun he fired at close range set fire to the bedding, which smoldered until it began to burn briskly, and the discovery was made as a result, about 7:45 o'clock this morning. Hartmann had been living with his daughter, Stella, in the house where he killed himself. Next door lived his son, Joe, who had succeeded him in charge of the business the father had conducted. Miss Stella Hartmann had gone to St. Louis to make preparation for a wedding in the family, and had not been home over night. It is supposed that the father, gloomy over his daughter's absence and also over his changed business affairs, had determined to kill himself while alone in the house. The shot was heard by some of the neighbors, it was said, but it was exceedingly difficult to get any information from the neighbors, as the foreigners were unwilling to make statements which would bring them up as witnesses at an inquest. Deputy Coroner Streeper, when called to the house, found the place badly damaged by fire. The bed on which Hartmann lay was partially burned, and the body was scorched on the lower part. There was no way of ascertaining how Hartmann managed to pull the trigger of his shotgun. He had no shoes on and the supposition is that he set it off with his toe. He had been seen out in the yard a short time before, and it was supposed that he had been dead about 20 minutes when the smoke was discovered coming out of the house. Before he shot himself, Hartmann wrote a note on a paper bag which he tacked up in the room. It was written in his native tongue, and when translated was found to say that he had no one to keep house for him and that life was not worth living any longer. Acquaintances of Hartmann say that he had made threats many times in the past year that he would kill himself. *******************************************
HARTWART, SAMUEL/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 24, 1920 Samuel Hartwart, aged 60, died last night at St. Joseph's hospital. He is survived by several children but none of them live in this country. The funeral will be held at two o'clock Sunday afternoon from the Evangelical church. Rev. O. W. Heggemeier will have charge of the services. Burial will be in the City cemetery. ******************************************
HASKELL, LUCY A./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 6, 1899 Mrs. Lucy A. Haskell died at the home of Dr. W. A. Haskell on Henry street last evening at 6 o'clock after a two weeks illness with grippe and pneumonia. She was the widow of Dr. Abraham S. Haskell, and one of the prominent and highly respected women of Alton. She had been a resident of Alton for many years. She was the mother of Miss Helen Haskell and the stepmother of Dr. W. A. Haskell. Mrs. Haskell was a lady of many excellent qualities of both mind and heart, and her friends prized her acquaintance highly. The funeral will take place Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the family home, corner of Twelfth and Henry streets. **********************************************
HASSMAN, LYDIA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 7, 1923 Mrs. Lydia Hassman, wife of Louis Hassman, a lifelong resident of the East Alton vicinity, died yesterday morning at 10:30 o'clock at the family home on the Bethalto road about a mile and a half from East Alton. She was in her forty fourth year and had been ill for more than a year. Mrs. Hassman was the daughter of Albert Campbell, a pioneer settler of that vicinity. She is survived by her father and husband. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon from the Upper Alton Pentecostal church with the Rev. A. W. Kortkamp officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery. ********************************************
HASTINGS, UNKNOWN WIFE OF ALBERT H. SR./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 13, 1920 Alton Woman Falls to Death While Visiting Son at Palmyra, Mo. The startling news of the death of Mrs. A. H. Hastings, at Palmyra, Mo., was received this morning by W. D. W. Barnard, her brother. The message to Mr. Barnard stated that Mrs. Hastings had suffered a fall down stairs and was dead. The time of the accident was not stated in the message, but it is taken for granted that it occurred last night. Mr. and Mrs. Hastings had been visiting the past month with their son, Albert H. Hastings Jr., on his farm at Palmyra, Mo., which is across the river from Quincy. About a year ago, Mrs. Hastings Jr. met a tragic death on the farm when a team of horses she was holding in the field for her husband ran away. Since that time the father and mother of the young man had been spending as much time as possible with him. In June, A. H. Hastings Sr. was very ill at the home on College avenue, and when he was in a low condition his son came from Palmyra and visited him. The father improved and was again able to go to his son's home for a visit. Besides her husband, Mrs. Hastings leaves three sons, Dr. J. B. Hastings of Alton; A. H. Hastings of Palmyra, Mo.; and Charles Hastings of St. Louis. She also leaves one brother, W. D. W. Barnard, and three sisters: Miss Vena Barnard and Mrs. Lulu Gere of Alton; and Mrs. George Dietiker, who lives in Georgia. Relatives here today knew nothing of any funeral arrangements that might have been made. ********************************************
HAUNSPERGER, PHILOMENE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 18, 1923 Miss Philomene Haunsperger, aged 41, died last evening about 11:30 at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Haunsperger of Myrtle street. She is survived by her parents, one brother and three sisters. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 from St. Mary's Church. Interment will be in St. Joseph's cemetery. ******************************************
HAUSAN (or HAUSEN), JOHN G./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 13, 1920 The death of John G. Hausen (71) occurred this morning at 9:30 o'clock at the family home, 1520 Market street. He is survived by his wife, three daughters and one son. The body will be shipped to St. Charles, Mo., for burial, probably on Monday. ****************************************
HAVEN, MARGARET SHEA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 25, 1920 One of Alton's Oldest Settlers Dies Mrs. Margaret Shea Haven, widow of Lawrence Haven, died this morning at 8 o'clock at the family home, 1208 West Ninth street. Although Mrs. Haven has been in ill health for many months, her death was not expected and she died while asleep. Coming to this country when 14 years of age, Mrs. Haven located on Main street, now West Ninth street, and never resided in any other port of the city. She and her husband were among the very old settlers in the West Side of town, and were among the best known families. The family lived at Main and State street until 20 years ago, when the home was destroyed by fire. After the fire the family moved down to 1208 Main street, where they have since resided. Mrs. Haven was born in Kerry county, Ireland. Her husband died 16 years ago. She leaves three sons, John, Joseph and Alfred; two daughters, Miss Mary Haven and Mrs. Lucy Linnan, and one grandson, Norbet James Haven. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock from the Cathedral, Rev. M. T. Harrant officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery. ******************************************
HAVEN, MICHAEL ALFRED/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 29, 1920 Dies 48 Hours After Funeral of Mother Michael Alfred Haven, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Haven, died at the family home at 1208 West Ninth street Sunday evening at 5:30 o'clock, less than 48 hours after the funeral of his mother, Mrs. Margaret Shea Haven. Fred Haven, as he was best known, has not been in the best of health for the past few years, but his condition was not thought to be serious. About a week ago he left his employment as cooper at the Schaepperkotter Cooperage for a rest, planning to go back to work again shortly. He helped care for his mother during her last illness and attended the funeral Saturday morning. He did not go into the Cathedral, as he was coughing and did not wish to interrupt the services. He attended the burial at Greenwood cemetery, however. About four o'clock Saturday afternoon he was taken very ill and his death was expected, but he rallied. All day Sunday he was in fairly good condition but death came very suddenly at 5:30 o'clock. Pneumonia, coupled with heart trouble, was the cause of death. Very few knew of his illness and his death came as a shock to many friends. The deceased was born on West Ninth street, formerly Main street, on August 28, 1878, and would have been 42 his next birthday. For years he has worked at his trade, that of a cooper, and was well known throughout the city. He was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Haven, and leaves two brothers, John and Joseph Haven and two sisters, Miss Mary Haven and Mrs. Lucy Linnan. Also one nephew, Norbett Haven. He was single. He and his brother, John, were constantly together and the death comes as a great sorrow to the surviving brother. The funeral of Haven will be held at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning from the Cathedral to Greenwood Cemetery. *********************************************
HAWKINS, MARY MELISSA/Source: Collinsville Herald, April 18, 1924 Mary Melissa Hawkins, 2 year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Hawkins of St. Louis Road, was fatally injured at 7 a.m. on Sunday, when she was struck by an automobile being backed out of the garage at the family home, dying 15 minutes after the accident. Her father, J. H. Hawkins, instructor of physical training and athletic director of the schools, was the driver of the machine. The child was in the house at the time her father went to the garage, but apparently followed him, going out to the yard and was standing to one side of the yard. The injuries appear as if the fender struck the baby and smacked her to the ground, under the path of the rear wheel. The father did not know of the accident until he backed up past the place where the baby was lying. The father rushed to her side and she was still breathing, but died before Dr. J. H. Siegel arrived a short time later. The child was aged 2 years, 1 month, 2 days, and was born in Collinsville. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the family residence with the pastor of the Methodist Church officiating and interment at Glenwood Cemetery. The public schools closed Tuesday afternoon for the funeral. A verdict of accidental death was returned by a coroner's jury on Sunday evening after the accident, conducted by Deputy Coroner William H. Wittenfield. ******************************************
HAYDEN, LEO/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 3, 1921 Leo Hayden, 16, son of Marion H. Hayden of Collinsville, died yesterday in St. Mary's hospital, East St. Louis, of a gunshot wound received in an accident while hunting Thursday. He was hunting with a cousin when the latter's gun was accidentally discharged. He was taken to the hospital at East St. Louis but it is thought the loss of blood during the trip made his chances of recovery slight. ******************************************
HAYES, ANNA BISHOP/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 9, 1921 Mrs. Anna Bishop Hayes, wife of Charles W. Hayes, passed away Thursday, July 7, at 7:50 p.m. at the family home, 512 Vine street, after an illness which extended over a period of several months. Mrs. Hayes was born in Shuyler County, November 11, 1870. Her marriage to Charles W. Hayes took place December 23, 1890. To them four children were born, one daughter dying in infancy. The three who survive to mourn her death, besides the sorrowing husband and aged mother, are: Charles A., aged 26; Walter V., aged 22, and Lillian, aged 18, all at home. She also leaves the following brothers and sisters: William Bishop of East Moline, George Bishop of Pekin, John Bishop of Blue Island, Okla., Mrs. Mary E. Good of Blue Island, Ill., and Mrs. Emaline Smith of Oklahoma City, Okla. She became a member of the Christian Church at an early age, and since coming to Alton about seven years ago, has been a devoted member and tireless worker in the Cherry Street Baptist Church. She was a charter member of the Auxiliary, B. F. L. and E, and the Carpenters' Auxiliary No. 29, and held the office of Grand Past President in the former. Last November she developed a severe case of influenza from which she never fully recovered. Several months later complications set in which resulted in death. Everything that loving hands could administer was done to relieve her long suffering. She bore her affliction with loving patience and passed peacefully to rest as if in sleep. Her presence will be sorely missed by a host of friends to whom she had endeared herself through her loving personality and tender devotion to her family. Funeral services will be held from the home, 512 Vine street, at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, July 10. Rev. S. D. McKenny of the Cherry Street Baptist Church will officiate. Interment will be in City Cemetery. All friends and neighbors are invited to attend. *******************************************
HAYES, SIMON/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 17, 1919 The grim reaper paid a second visit early this morning at the Hayes home at 10 East Fifth street. Simon Hayes was buried from the family home Sunday afternoon, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. Theodore Cates, pastor of the Wesley M. E. Chapel, and the interment being in the City Cemetery. His daughter and her husband, Edward Hosey, came down from Grafton, to be at the services. They brought their 3 year old daughter, Mary Rene, with them. The little one was taken with an attack of peritonitis Sunday, and at 9:30 this morning passed away. The parents returned to Grafton on the afternoon train and took the body of the little one with them. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Grafton. ******************************************
HAYNE, JOHN E./Source: Syracuse, New York Post Standard, March 21, 1903 A dispatch to the Record-Herald from Alton, Ill., announces the death of John E. Hayne, aged 75 years. Mr. Hayne went to Alton in 1864 from New York. He was the founder of the Alton Savings Bank and until last July, its president. He was the vice-president of the Alton National Bank, treasurer of the Piasa Building and Loan Association, and treasurer of the Alton Packing Company. ********************************************
HAYS, GEORGE W./From Edwardsville
Intelligencer, November 9, 1892: HAYS, HENRY HARRISON/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Monday, June 5, 1899 Henry Harrison Hays, one of the oldest residents of Upper Alton, died Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at his home on East Brown street. Mr. Hays had been confined to his home since last November, and for the past few weeks his condition was known to be serious, yet his death came as a sad surprise. Until a few years ago, Mr. Hays was employed in H. M. Schweppe's clothing store where he became widely acquainted. He was obliged by failing health to give up his duties in the store and retired to his home in Upper Alton to care for his health. He was stricken with locomotor ataxia shortly after and was soon a physical wreck. He bore his suffering with a Christian fortitude that excited the admiration of all who called on him. Blindness darkened his last few weeks of life and death was a happy relief. Mr. Hays had spent most of his life in Upper Alton, and was widely known in this vicinity. He was known without exception as a Christian and a man of many admirable and attractive traits of character. He was born in Coles county, Missouri, 58 years ago. During the Civil War he served as a private in Company C, 124th Illinois Infantry, and was seriously wounded in the battle of Champion Hills in 1863. For 42 years he had been a member and active worker in the Methodist church. In 1878 he was elected Superintendent of the Sunday school, which office he held without interruption until two years ago. In August 1871 he married Sara E. Fartiett, who survives him. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. M. M. Greene, of Upper Alton, Mrs. F. J. Clark, of Mattoon, and a brother, Stephen Hayes, of Gayoso, Missouri. The funeral took place this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the M. E. church. *******************************************
HAYS, ISABELLE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 10, 1922 Mrs. Isabelle Hays, widow of Samuel B. Hays, for many years head of the Alton Fire Department, died this morning at 4:15 o'clock at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Conley, of 1121 State street. Mrs. Hays was removed to the Conley home from her residence at 310 Carroll street three weeks ago, the family feeling that the change might be beneficial to the ailing woman. Mrs. Hays had an attack of influenza two years ago and since that time has been ill the greater part of the time. She has had several very severe attacks of illness and on many times her life was despaired of, but she would rally. Her fatal illness began three months ago. She was born in Upper Alton and spent her entire life in this city. Her maiden name was Isabelle Tindall. She is survived by five children, Mrs. E. J. Conley of Alton, Mrs. J. F. Springate of Hollywood, Calif., Mrs. E. L. Gans of St. Louis, Mrs. A. H. Von Gruenigen of East St. Louis and John Hays of Alton. She also leaves one grandson, Nellis Berg Conley. Mrs. Hays was a good mother and friend, and her long illness has been watched with great attention by all who knew and loved her. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, and of the Maccabees. Until illness confined her to her home, Mrs. Hays was very active in church and club work and was well known throughout the city. She was 66 years of age. No funeral arrangements have been completed, awaiting word from Mrs. Springate in Hollywood. The funeral will be held from the Conley home on State street. *********************************************
HAZELTON, EMMA C./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 29, 1923 Mrs. Emma C. Hazelton, wife of B. J. Hazelton, died this morning at 5:50 o'clock at her home, 2425 Sanford avenue, after an illness which began two years ago, and which became acute about six weeks ago. Members of her family said that she had been in declining health for two years, but that about six weeks ago she fell in the bathroom and suffered injuries, which caused a nervous collapse. Since that time there has been little hope of her recovery and on several occasions during that period members of her family were summoned to attend her as it was believed she was dying. Members of the family of Mrs. Hazelton said today that the fall she suffered was not due to any stroke of paralysis, but seemed quite accidental. The consequences of the fall were of the gravest character although there was no reason at first to believe that she would not recover. Her declining health had left her in such a physical condition that it was an easy step to go into a nervous breakdown from which there was no rallying, and the shock of the fall produced that result. Mrs. Hazelton would have been 67 years of age on Jan. 8. She was born at Newark, Ohio, and passed her girlhood days there. She was married at Springfield, Ohio, and then went to Zanesville and began her married life. She came here to Alton with her husband and two of her daughters and the third daughter was born in Alton. Beside her husband she leaves three daughters, Misses Emily, Frances and Lillian. She leaves also one sister, Mrs. Grant Lux, of Alton. Mrs. Hazelton's husband is a well known employee of the Illinois Glass Co. Mrs. Hazelton was a devoted member of the First Baptist church and a regular attendant there when it was possible for her to be present. She was devoted to her family and the family to her. She was known as a good wife and mother and in the neighborhood where she lived she had a large number of friends. Her sickness has been the cause of much anxiety on the part of all those who knew her well. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the family home, Rev. M. W. Twing of the First Baptist church officiating. *******************************************
HAZELTON, JOHN HENRY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 11, 1919 John Henry Hazelton died at his home on Grand Avenue in Yager Park Monday night at 9 o'clock after a three years illness with asthma. For a year he has not been able to work and his death had been expected for some time. The deceased was born in Ohio March 29, 1851, spending his early life in the East. He came to Alton in 1889 to take a position with the Illinois Glass Company, and was employed at the local plant as foreman. Hazelton is survived by his wife and six children, namely Mrs. Minnie Hazelton, wife, Benjamin R. Hazelton, Milwaukee, Wis., Mrs. George Nichols, St. Louis, Mrs. Chester Carleson, St. Louis, Hugh Herbert Hazelton, John R. Hazelton Jr., and Miss Susan Hazelton of Alton. Also by one brother, Benjamin J. Hazelton of Alton, and three sisters, Mrs. Henry Craig, Elkton, Md., Mrs. Samuel Slabaugh, Columbus, Ohio, and Miss Irene Hazelton, Newark, Ohio. No funeral arrangements have been made awaiting word from relatives in the East. ********************************************
HEBNER, MELVIN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 15, 1920 The funeral of Melvin Hebner was held at two o'clock this afternoon from the home on Edwards street. Rev. S. D. McKenny had charge of the services. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery. ******************************************
HECK, CONRAD/Source: Troy Call, January 25, 1918 Conrad Heck Sr., one of the old and well known citizens of Troy, passed away Wednesday morning [Jan. 23] at 9 o'clock at his home in the south end. Death was due to cancer of the stomach from which he had been a suffer for some time. His condition was critical for the past several weeks and the end was not unexpected. His age was 66 years, 1 month and 8 days. The funeral is being held this afternoon from the residence to the Presbyterian church and will be conducted by Rev. F. L. Eversull. Interment will be in the Troy cemetery. Mr. Heck was one of the first miners in Troy, coming here when the old Brookside mine was sunk by William Frendenau. He followed this vocation until a few years ago when advancing age compelled him to retire. He is survived by his wife, three sons and two daughters who are: William of Troy, Conrad of Duquoin, Henry of Peotone, Mrs. Joseph Becker of Collinsville, and Miss Katie of Troy. Charles Heck of Glen Carbon is a brother. The obituary could not be obtained for this issue and has been deferred until next.
Troy Call, February 1, 1918 The funeral of Conrad Heck Sr., whose death on Wednesday of last week was chronicled in The Call, took place last Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence to the Presbyterian church and was largely attended. Rev. J. Dippel, pastor of the German Evangelical church, preached a funeral sermon in German and Rev. F. L. Eversull of the Presbyterian church spoke in English. Interment was made in the Troy cemetery. Deceased was born in St. Louis, Mo., on December 15, 1851, and was a small boy when his parents moved to Indiana. He was only twelve years of age when he began working in a coal mine and followed that occupation all of his life. His marriage to Miss Philippena Moebus, who survives him, took place at Collinsville on October 5, 1873, and ten years later they came to Troy to reside. Seven children were born to them; five of whom with the wife and mother survive. They are three sons and two daughters who are: William of Troy; Conrad of Duquoin; Henry of Peotone; Miss Catherine of Troy, and Mrs. Joseph Becker of Collinsville. There are also nine grandchildren and two brothers, the latter being Charles Heck of Glen Carbon and John Heck of Belleville. Mr. Heck's health began to fail last July but he continued to follow his daily avocation until he took to his bed six weeks ago. His last illness caused him much suffering which he endured bravely to the end. Two weeks ago his children were summoned to his bedside and were with him when the end came. Mr. Heck was 66 years, 1 month and 8 days of age at the time of his death and had been a resident of Troy for 34 years. He was known as an industrious man and a good citizen, and aside from being sadly missed by his family he will be long remembered by his host of friends. *********************************************
HEDDEHEIMER, JOSEPH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 16, 1922 Dies of Smallpox Joseph Heddeheimer, aged 59, died this morning at 9:30 o'clock at his home on Lorena avenue, between Third and Fourth streets, in Wood River. He was taken ill a week ago with smallpox, and from the first his condition was very serious. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Regus of Wood River and Mrs. John Bohrman of Alton. The body was buried this afternoon. Mrs. Heddeheimer suffered a stroke of paralysis some time ago and as a result is in very poor health. Her husband's illness and death has made her condition more serious. There have been several cases of smallpox in Wood River this summer, but the patients are said to be improving. In addition to his wife and two daughters, Heddeheimer leaves three sisters, Mrs. Kate Hagemann of California, Mrs. Margaret Beck and Mrs. Elizabeth Beck of Chicago, and a brother, William Hedesheimer of Chicago. He was born at Mascoutah, Illinois, and came to Wood River about eleven years ago. He had been employed all that time in the Wood River refinery and had become foreman of the machine shop, a position he filled with the highest efficiency. *********************************************
HEEREN, FRED H./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 19, 1922 Fred H. Hereen, a retired farmer of the Bethalto neighborhood, died this morning at St. Joseph's hospital, following a vain attempt to give him relief by means of a surgical operation. He had been suffering for two years from a malady which defied all treatment, and the nature of which was not fully understood until the surgical operation was performed yesterday morning. It developed that the sickness of Mr. Heeren was due to a cancerous growth in his abdomen, and there appeared to be very little chance of his rallying from the operation, which was of the gravest character. Mr. Heeren was born in Germany, but came to America when he was only six years of age with his parents. The family settled in Fort Russell Township, and in that neighborhood Mr. Heeren spent all of his remaining life. He was 78 years of age. He was married when he was 26 years of age to Katherine Neunaber, and immediately engaged in farming, an occupation he continued to follow until it became necessary for him to retire, in 1905. He remained on the old home place eight years with his son, then moved to Bethalto with his wife, and they spent the remainder of his life there. His sickness became so serious recently that it was decided to perform the surgical operation as a last desperate measure to give him some relief from the suffering he was undergoing. Mr. Heeren was a successful farmer, and he was also a highly prized neighbor. His death removes from his neighborhood a man who was esteemed by everyone who knew him and who was a fine father and husband. His wife survives him. Mr. Heeren leaves beside his wife, seven children, Mrs. Fred Sanders of Liberty Prairie, Herman of Alton, George, William, Henry and Edward of Bethalto, and Fred of Moro. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home to the Bethalto Lutheran Church where services will be conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. F. Brueggeman. Burial will be in the Lutheran Church cemetery. ********************************************
HEFFERNAN, JOHN/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, Wednesday, February 27, 1929/Submitted by Sharon Inman Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock from the St. Boniface Catholic Church, with Rev. E. J. Eckhard in charge for John Heffernan who died at 3:15 o'clock this morning. Mr. Heffernan was taken ill on Friday evening and was rushed to the St. Elizabeth’s Hospital at Granite City where he underwent a surgical operation. Interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Heffernan was born in St. Louis, June 26, 1886, and had attained the age of 43 years, 8 months, and 1 day. He came to Edwardsville about 16 years ago and has been employed at the U. S. Radiator. On July 21, 1914 he was married to Anna Viere of this city. To this union there were born two children, Edwin aged 14 and Lloyd, aged 11. Besides his wife and children he is survived by one brother, Thomas Heffernan of St. Louis, and one sister, Mrs. Ira Chaffin, also of St. Louis.
Edwardsville Intelligencer, Saturday, March 2, 1929 Funeral services were held yesterday for John Heffernan who died Wednesday morning at St. Elizabeth's Hospital at Granite City where he had undergone a surgical operation. Services were largely attended by his many friends and relatives from here and surrounding towns. The Rev. E. J. Eckhard had charge of the services at the St. Boniface Catholic Church. Interment was at the Calvary Cemetery. Roy Tennyson, Matthew Fagan, Ed Barnett, Walter Wille, Louis Channing, and Joe Gephart served as pallbearers. ***********************************************
HEFNER, JOSEPHINE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 5, 1922 Mrs. Josephine Hefner, widow of Joseph Hefner, formerly a well-known painter here, died Saturday at her home, 1222 East Broadway. She was 70 years old. Mrs. Hefner was born in Lucerne, Switzerland, January 1, 1852. She leaves six children and six grandchildren. The children are Joseph of Indiana, William of San Francisco, Leo of Milwaukee, and Henry, Emil and Mrs. Anna Purcell of Alton, Ill. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 9 a.m., at St. Patrick's Church, where Requiem Mass will be celebrated, and interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. ****************************************
HELLRUNG, HENRY/Source: Alton Telegraph, May 8, 1913 Henry Hellrung, aged 57, died Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock at his home, 1132 Cooper avenue, in Alton, from apoplexy. He had been ill for some time, under a doctor's care, but his death came very suddenly. He leaves his wife and five children, Mrs. Carl Steiner, Messrs. Henry, Joseph, John and Charles Hellrung. He leaves also twelve grandchildren. The funeral will be Friday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's Church. ******************************************
HELLRUNG, MARY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 30, 1922 Mrs. Mary Hellrung, in her 82nd year, died this morning at the Nazareth home where she has been staying a little more than three years. Her death was due to a general failing of her strength, due to her advanced age. Mrs. Hellrung was a remarkable woman for many reasons. She was a woman of strong character, and she succeeded admirably in rearing her family of five children with which she was left by the death of her husband fifty-one years ago. She never remarried, but devoted her life to rearing the family of three sons and two daughters. Another remarkable fact about this woman was the large size of her offspring. Perhaps there is no one woman in Alton who could among her descendants so many and at the same time such outstanding specimens or manhood as she. Not only did she bring forth to the world large sons, but the characteristic of large size carried on, as a rule, to her grandsons. Mrs. Hellrung was known as a good neighbor, a kind and thoughtful friend, and most of all a good mother to her flock of children, and afterward to her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. She leaves two sons, John and Lawrence Hellrung, and two daughters, Mrs. J. J. Wuellner and Theresa Schenk. She leaves also 18 grandsons and 9 granddaughters, and 12 great-grandchildren. She was deeply devoted to all of her offspring and her death is sincerely mourned by all her descendants. Mrs. Hellrung's body will be taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. J. Wuellner, 1119 Union street, and kept there until Wednesday morning. It will then be taken to St. Mary's church, in which she became a member when the church was started, and in which she was married to Chris Hellrung in 1861, at the age of 21, four years after she came to Alton, from Westphalia, Germany, and in which all her descendants had been christened. *****************************************
HELMKAMP, HERMAN H./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 28, 1920 Herman H. Helmkamp died at his home, four miles from Moro, Sunday night, from old age. He was in his eighty-seventh year. Mr. Helmkamp had been in bed two weeks since his breakdown came. His end came so peacefully that those in the room with him believed he was merely asleep, death coming without any outward sign until all was over. He was a member of the county board of supervisors for three terms, and he served as justice of the peace for thirty-five years. He had lived in the Moro neighborhood for forty-five years. He leaves three children - Miss Emma Helmkamp, Mrs. Minnie Dalhaus, and Edward H. Helmkamp. His wife died many years ago. The funeral will be Wednesday from St. John's Evangelical Church. ******************************************
HENDRICKS, EDWARD/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 10, 1922 Edward Hendricks, son of Henry Hendricks, died this morning very suddenly after being paralyzed while working near Wanda. He died at 10 o'clock, two hours after the stroke. He leaves one daughter. Mr. Hendricks was a member of a large family and leaves a large number of brothers and sisters. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of his sister, Mrs. Fred Bender. *****************************************
HENDRICKS, UNKNOWN INFANT/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 18, 1920 The six months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. George Hendricks died yesterday afternoon at the home on Lampert street in Yager Park. The funeral was held at three o'clock this afternoon. Services were in charge of Rev. E. L. Gibson, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery. ***************************************
HENKHAUS, HENRY E./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 1, 1921 Soldier Boy's Remains Reach Alton Today - Killed In France The remains of another soldier boy who was killed in France arrived in Alton this morning. Henry E. Henkhaus. The casket was taken immediately to the home of the parents on Elliot avenue, and from there it will be taken to St. Mary's Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock for funeral services. The American Legion will have charge of the burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Pallbearers have been selected for the funeral as follows: Leland McMichael and Ed Flynn of Edwardsville, George Bowman of Bethalto, Jessie Werts of Fosterburg, William Glassmeyer and Leo Struif of this city. Details of the American Legion burial plans will be given Saturday. The Henkhaus family moved here from Fosterburg since the son entered the service of his country and was killed in action.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 4, 1921 Alton post, 126, Department of Illinois, American Legion, had charge of the funeral services over the body of Henry Henkhaus, Sunday afternoon at St. Mary's church. The Legion furnished an escort and a large number of uniformed members of the post attended the funeral in a body, gathering at the church at 1:30 in the afternoon. The remains were taken from the Henkhaus home, 1006 Elliott avenue, to the church, where they were met by the Legionnaires and escorted into the church by the honor guard, American flag and the Legion colors, up to the altar where Father Meckel delivered a touching funeral oration telling of the accomplishments of the dead soldier, and reviewing his life from the time he left Alton and entered army service until he was first wounded in action, afterwards recovering and again going to the front in July 1918, meeting his death in the line near Soissons. The Legionnaires and friends of the deceased soldier who assembled in St. Mary's church around the flag-draped casket remained until an honor review line through which the casket was carried followed by the relatives and friends of the dead soldier. A line of march was formed upon leaving the church and escorted the body to St. Joseph's cemetery where Commander Pfeiffenberger was assisted in carrying out the funeral ritual by Father Meckel. Dr. Pfeiffenberger, post commander, eulogized the dead soldier in carrying out the Legion ritual after which the body was lowered into the grave and the firing squad closed the ceremony with three volleys of fire following the sounding of taps by the Legion bugler. Pallbearers were the following soldier friends of Henry Henkhaus: Leland McMichael and Ed Flynn of Edwardsville, George Bowman of Bethalto, Jessie Werts of Fosterburg, William Glassmeyer and Leo Struif of this city. ***************************************
HENSON, ALLEN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 25, 1922 Allen Henson, aged 78, died this morning at 4 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. M. T. Condry, of 809 Hawley avenue. Henson, who came to Alton from Jerseyville six years ago, began to fail about three months ago, but his fatal illness had its beginning a week ago when pneumonia developed. He was a prominent resident of Jersey County for many years and was widely known. He is survived by a family of eight children, including Madison Henson and Mrs. Emma Powell of Fieldon, William Henson, John Henson, Mrs. Kate Penning, Mrs. Nellie Condry of Alton, Oscar Henson of Kansas, and Mrs. Lydia Galyear of Galesburg. He also leaves one brother, William Henson, and one sister, Mrs. J. Sutton, both of Fieldon. The funeral will be held Monday morning from the Presbyterian Church at Fieldon, and interment will be in the Fieldon Cemetery. *******************************************
HERMANN, JOHN J./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 26, 1923 Old River Man Dies Suddenly John J. Hermann, aged 63, died Monday afternoon at the home of his nephew, Walter Gossrau, in St. Louis, from apoplexy. The body will be brought to Alton for burial, and on Thursday morning it will be taken to the home of his niece, Mrs. O. H. Kramer, 519 East Ninth Street, where it may be viewed by friends between 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Kramer home. The death of Mr. Hermann was very unexpected. He had been in his usual health up to Monday morning. He was taken sick about 3:30 a.m. Monday and he remained at home from his work that day. Mr. and Mrs. Gossrau had been attending him, but for an interval late in the afternoon, he was left alone, as he seemed to be getting along all right. Sometime between 4 and 5 o'clock in the afternoon he died from apoplexy. Mr. Hermann was born and reared in Alton and belonged to an old Alton family. He served for a period of 33 years on steamboats on the Mississippi river, retiring about seven years ago. He had been working in late years for the Telegraphers' National Bank in St. Louis, under his nephew, O. J. Gossrau. Mr. Hermann spent most of his career on the river as a clerk. He had a master's license, but he preferred to remain in the capacity of clerk. He was a frequent visitor in Alton until the last few years. He had apparently failed in health somewhat, and he did not go about as much as he had formerly done. He had a large number of good friends in Alton. His only sister is Mrs. Katherine Gossrau of Alton. *******************************************
HERMANN, WILLIAM/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 6, 1921 William Hermann, a well known resident of Fosterburg township, died last night at his home from Brights disease, aged 60. He was born the 31st of August 1921 near Dorchester, but was most of his life he had passed in the vicinity of Fosterburg. Mr. Hermann had been in failing health for a long time, but his illness took an acute stage recently and his decline was rapidly from that time. With him when he died were all the members of his family, his wife, also his brothers, Otto of Alton; John of Hilland, S. D.; Benjamin and Matthias of Fosterburg; and his sister, Mrs. Therese Robertson of Fairfield, Ill. Mr. Hermann had for many years conducted a small farm in Foster township and was known as a successful farmer. He had no children. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock. The cortege will leave the home at 9 o'clock for the Fosterburg Presbyterian church where the funeral services will be held. ***********************************************
HERWECK, ADAM/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, May 14, 1897 The funeral of Adam Herweck, who died Tuesday morning [May 11, 1897], took place yesterday afternoon from the family residence on Main street. The services were in charge of his former fellow members of Franklin Grove, Lodge 22, U.A.O.D. Rev. A. Meyer, pastor of the Evangelical church, preached the sermon. The comrades of the G.A.R. also attended in a body and on the way to the cemetery several files of them formed a guard of honor of the casket, which was draped with the national colors. The pallbearers were: Hy Daube, Louis Hartung, George Ziegler, Hy Harmening, Herman Berleman and H. Meyer. Edwardsville Post No. 401 has adopted suitable resolutions on the death of their comrade. **********************************************
HESKETT, ALLEN K./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 26, 1921 Allen K. Heskett died this afternoon about 2 o'clock at St. Joseph's Hospital from a malady which had been troubling him for some time but had been of a serious nature for only a few days. His death was not unexpected by his family. He underwent a surgical operation on Wednesday after being hurriedly taken to the hospital when his trouble began to assume a grave aspect. It was found that he was in an extremely serious condition, but it was believed that he had been operated upon in time to save his life. Yesterday his family and friends were much more hopeful but there came a change at night and during the night his family were summoned to be with him. It was extremely doubtful that he would last until morning. Mr. Heskett was 48 years of age. He leaves his wife and one daughter, Mrs. E. C. Faulstich, also his aged mother, Mrs. Emma V. Heskett, and one brother, Fred R. Heskett, and three sisters, Mrs. Edward Schulte, Mrs. Oscar J. Paul, Mrs. W. Kittinger. He had lived most of his life in Alton and during the period of his residence here he had won general respect and esteem. He was engaged for many years in the work of a machinist, and at times was interested in shops here. Several years ago he injured his hand severely while at work in the Stanard-Tilton mill repairing an engine, and afterwards he found it necessary to go to Florida. He sold his interest in the machine shop and stayed there a while, returning later to Alton to make his home. Recently he had bought a home on the Grafton road and he had been helping to get it ready for his family. While so engaged, he suffered a recurrence of an old malady and thinking there was nothing serious paid little attention to it. The malady began to develop gravity, and then he was moved to the hospital. Mr. Heskett was a member of the Eagles and the Knights of Pythias. He was a man of the highest character, a capable man in his chosen work, and he had the utmost confidence of everyone. His death is mourned as a personal loss by a very large number of men in Alton who will sympathize deeply with the wife, daughter, aged mother, brother and sisters. ******************************************
HESS, CHARLES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 22, 1922 Charles Hess, 60, died suddenly at his home near Poag, at three o'clock Wednesday morning. His death was due to heart trouble and occurred with the least struggle. His wife was aroused early in the night by his heavy breathing, but was not alarmed as it was natural for him to breathe heavily. Again at three o'clock she was awakened, and found that he was dead. Mr. Hess is known throughout the country as a melon grower. He is survived by his widow, one son, Christie, and one daughter, Miss Bella, of Poag, and two brothers, George Hess of California and Louis Hess near Mitchell, and one sister Mrs. Lena Link of Granite City. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at two o'clock from the St. Paul Evangelical church. *********************************************
HESS, E. O./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 25, 1922 Lost Life In Explosion in the Corning Mill of Equitable Powder Co. An explosion in the corning mill of the Equitable Powder Co., at East Alton this morning, cost the life of E. O. Hess, in charge of the corning mill and the destruction of the three buildings which compose the mill. The explosion occurred about 8:30 o'clock. Its cause is unknown. Hess was working alone in the mill, according to the usual rule, and the destruction of the mill has rendered it improbably that the accident will ever be explained. Hess, who was 38 years of age, came here from Glassford, Ill. His duty was to put in the corning mill the cakes of manufactured powder and after the cakes had been ground, to remove the granulated powder at the other end. It is regarded as an extremely dangerous work, and the corning mill operator, as a rule, has no one near him. That counted for the fact that no one else was affected by the explosion. The main building was blown up and two others so burned as to be practically wrecked. It was said today that there was in the corning mill at the time it went off about 250 kegs of powder holding 25 pounds each. The roar and shock of the explosion was felt for many miles around. It caused instant inquiry, and telephones were kept busy answering queries about it. A corning mill blast usually makes a louder noise and greater shock than any other department as the black powder, on reaching the mill, is in a highly explosive condition. It was said today that Hess had no family. His body was badly mangled by the explosion. *********************************************
HESSENAUER, MARY (nee CARR)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 26, 1921 Mrs. John Hessenauer, formerly of Alton, died yesterday at her home in Alberta, Canada. She was 53 years old. Mrs. Hessenauer left Alton five years ago. During her many years' residence in Alton she lived on Washington avenue. She was born and raised here. She is survived by her husband, three sons, Earl, Roy and Louis; a sister, Mrs. J. W. Cassella; a half-sister, Mrs. H. Postelwaite; a brother, John Carr, and two half-brothers, Alderman Jonas Johnson and Paul Johnson, all of Alton. The body will arrive Thursday and will be taken to the home of Mrs. Cassella on Washington Avenue. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 29, 1921 The body of Mrs. Mary Carr Hessnauer, wife of John Hessnauer, arrived in Alton yesterday afternoon from Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, where she died in a hospital last Monday morning. Her death followed three days after a surgical operation performed on her in the hope that it would relieve a malady of about five months standing. She had been seriously sick and her sister, Mrs. Julia Postelwaite, went to be with her this summer, five weeks ago. The party, consisting of Mr. Hessnauer and Mrs. Postelwaite, left Medicine Hat last Tuesday and arrived here Thursday night. One son, L. J. Hessnauer, of Ashland, Oregon, remained at Medicine Hat to look after the business which his father had conducted there during the father's absence. There are two other sons, Earl of Carlinville, and Louis of Alton. There are also two sisters, Mrs. Postelwaite and Mrs. J. W. Cassella, and three brothers, Jonas and Paul Johnson and John Carr. Mrs. Hessnauer was born and reared in Alton and spent most of her life here. She was well known in Alton, and when the family left here four years ago to go to Canada to make their home, they took with them the interest of a large circle of friends. They settled down in a city which is best known as the place from which tidings of bad blizzards come from in winter time, but which is described as a beautiful place with a nice climate most of the time. They were getting along well in business when Mrs. Hessnauer took sick and died. She was 53 years old the 7th of last February. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and services will be held in the home of Mrs. J. W. Cassella. The body will be entombed in the mausoleum. *****************************************
HEUER, HENRY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 7, 1922 Herman Heuer Sr., died at his home in Dorsey, Ill., on Monday, March 6, at 5 p.m., aged 83 years and 5 days. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, seven sons, and three daughters. The sons are Henry, William, John, Herman Jr., and August of Dorsey; Edward of Minnesota and Otto of Upper Alton. The daughters are Mrs. Henry Schirenbeck of St. Louis, Mrs. John Schmidt of Hornsby and Mrs. John E. Johnson of Dorsey. He also leaves a number of grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral arrangements are not completed. *********************************************
HEWITT, GEORGE R./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 8, 1922 Businessman and one of Builders of Madison Hotel Dies George R. Hewitt died at his home, at 1411 Liberty street, Sunday morning at 4:30 o'clock after an illness that extended over a year. He was 73 years of age on the 25th day of last April, and had resided in Alton over sixty years of his life. Members of his family were with him when he died. Mr. Hewitt was born in St. Louis in 1849, and came to Alton with his parents when he was a young man. Later he accepted a position with the Nelson and Hayner Hardware company, and several years later entered business for himself with Albert H. Drury, under the firm name of The Drury-Hewitt Hardware Co. In 1876, Mr. Hewitt was married to Alice Billings, daughter of Judge H. W. Billings. Besides the widow, there are four children who survive, Harold H. Hewitt, an only son, Mrs. John D. McAdams and Mrs. E. A. Elwell, all of Alton, and Mrs. Minor S. Watson of Brooklyn, New York. He leaves no other blood relatives. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home at 1411 Liberty street. Burial will be in the City cemetery and will be private. In the death of Mr. Hewitt, another of Alton's old time and well-known residents is removed. He was in his earlier life active in civic affairs in the city and was public spirited and worked in many projects for the betterment of his city. With the late Henry Watson, he had erected the Madison Hotel, this being the first hotel of any size to be built in Alton. It was built in response to a demand for a public hostelry big enough to care for the visitors coming to the city. This hotel was built about 1883. Mr. Hewitt acted as receiver of the Illinois Mutual Insurance Co., one of Alton's biggest institutions in that time, but which fell a prey to financial difficulties that beset the fire insurance business in its early career. Always a staunch Republican, Mr. Hewitt took part in the party councils in his city and county and attended one Republican convention in Philadelphia as the delegate from this district. Mr. Hewitt retired from active business life twenty-five years ago and has since enjoyed the companionship of old friends and many new friends that came into his life, being known to all as a congenial companion and always the thoughtful gentleman of the old school. His church affiliations were always as a Unitarian. His was a public spirit and he gave to many civic and charitable drives. It is an interesting coincidence that Mr. Hewitt, like Joseph W. Carey, who died the same morning, was an ardent sportsman. He loved to hunt and fish and he was known as an expert at rifle shooting. When his health admitted of it, Mr. Hewitt would go hunting and fishing and he was frequently a companion on such trips with G. H. Lane, postmaster at Alton, who died recently. He was known as a thorough sportsman by those who accompanied him on these outings. Mr. Hewitt had a kindly disposition which made him many friends and during the period he has been confined to his home since he suffered a break down, the progress of his malady has been watched with great interest by a large number who knew him well. **************************************************
HILDEBRAND, AUGUSTUS N. 'GUS'/Source: Alton Daily Telegraph, June 20, 1893 Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hildebrand received the sad news yesterday afternoon of the death of their son, Augustus N. Hildebrand, in Milwaukee, Wis. The young man was but 22 years and 2 months of age, and his death is attributable to consumption, which he contracted several months ago. Less than a year ago he was married to a young lady in Milwaukee. He visited Alton with his wife several weeks ago, hoping to improve his health, and returned slightly stronger. The body will be brought to Alton for interment. The funeral will take place at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the family residence on Belle street. **********************************************
HILDENSTEIN, J. G. (REVEREND)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 19, 1920 Rev. J. G. Hildenstein, aged 62, a prominent German Methodist minister, who served in Brighton, Fosterburg and Edwardsville, died at his home this morning after an illness with Brights disease. For twenty years he was treasurer of the St. Louis German Methodist conference, and had been in the ministry ?? years. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at Edwardsville. *******************************************
HILL, ADA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 17, 1922 Mrs. Ada Hill, aged 47, widow of Dayton Hill, died yesterday afternoon at St. Joseph's Hospital after a short illness from a cancerous trouble. She had been suffering for some time with the malady but not until a week ago last Saturday did it begin to show its fatal character. She was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital Friday. Mrs. Hill was taking the part of a mother to her 2 year old grandson, Dayton Laverne Schmidt. Two years ago next July 30, her daughter, Mrs. Esther Ada Hill Schmidt, gave birth to the little boy, and her death followed soon afterward. The grandmother took charge of the child and since then she had been keeping house for her son in law at Roxana. Beside the grandchild, she leaves one sister, Mrs. Fred Mitchell Schnell of St. Louis, and two nephews, Frank and Thomas Mitchell of Alton. The funeral will be Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home of the parents of the son in law, Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Schmidt, 819 Ridge street. Services will be conducted by Rev. M. W. Twing of the First Baptist Church. *********************************************
HILL, ALICE V. (nee TITCHENAL)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 1, 1909 Mrs. Alice V. Hill (nee Titchenal) was born in Foster township on February 20, 1845, and died Thursday morning, September 23, 1909. She was married to William Henry Hill, April 13, 1862. To this union were born five sons, all of whom survive their mother. They are William, James and Scott, of Fosterburg; David of East Alton; and John Hill of Woodburn. Mrs. Hill lost her husband on July 3, 1901, when he was instantly killed by a fast train on the Big Four at Bethalto. Besides her sons, she leaves 14 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild; 4 brothers and 3 sisters. The brothers are George Titchenal of Kansas City; John Titchenal of East Alton; David Titchenal of Washington; and Thomas Titchenal of Fosterburg. The sisters are Mrs. Julia Johns of Oregon; Mrs. Melissa Williams of Washington; and Mrs. Rebecca Megowen of Upper Alton. At an early age Mrs. Hill unitedf with the Christian church at Antioch. She was a good neighbor, a kind mother, and a friend to the poor and needy. She was known far and wide for her sympathy and aid. No hungry person was ever turned away from her door. The funeral was held at the Mt. Olive church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Rev. T. N. Marsh, of Upper Alton, officiating. It was very largely attended by relatives, friends and neighbors, many being obliged to remain outside during the services as the church could not hold all of them. The casket was borne to the grave by Messrs. John, William, and Moses Thompson, Timothy Merrigan, Clemens Kaller, and N. M. Duvall, all aged friends. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery. ******************************************
HILL, FERDINAND/Source: Alton Weekly Courier, May 1, 1856 We are informed by a gentleman from Edwardsville that Mr. Ferdinand Hill, a German, who resided alone on a farm five miles north of Edwardsville, was found in his field on Saturday last, burned nearly to a crisp. He had been engaged burning cornstalks and other refuse matter, preparatory to putting in seed for a new crop, and it is supposed he fell in the fire in some unaccountable way and was unable to escape. He was a young man. *********************************************
HILL, JENNIE A./Source: Rochester, New York Democrat Chronicle, October 10, 1930 Pioneer woman born in Alton Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie A. Hill, widow of John G. Hill and a third cousin of Daniel Boone, Kentucky pioneer, will be constructed this afternoon at 3 p.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Martha H. Alexander. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Mrs. Hill was born in Alton, Ill. in a frame house on the banks of the Mississippi River. One of her earliest memories was meeting President Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas when they were campaigning near her home. She was married to Mr. Hill in [unreadable], and for many years the couple lived in St. Louis. In [unreadable] they came to Rochester to live with their daughter. They celebrated their sixty-third wedding anniversary here three years ago, shortly before Mr. Hill's death. She also leaves another daughter, Mrs. Joseph J. Alexander, of Philadelphia; a son, William F. Hill, of Toronto, Ont., eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. *********************************************
HILL, WILLIAM/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 16, 1920 The death of William Hill, 54 years old, occurred this morning at St. Joseph's Hospital at 10 o'clock. He was taken ill with influenza about two weeks ago and pneumonia developed shortly afterwards. He was taken to the hospital several days ago but failed to improve. Mr. Hill was born in Fosterburg June 19, 1864, and had lived there until about a year ago when he went to East Alton to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Emmett Wasaman. He is survived by three children, Mrs. Emmett Wasaman, Mrs. Harold Shook of Wood River, and William Hill of Little Rock, Ark.; two brothers, James and David, both of East Alton. The funeral arrangements will be made upon the arrival of his son from Little Rock. *******************************************
HILLER, ERNST/Source: Troy Star, July 12, 1894 Sunday morning [July 8] about 9:30 o'clock Ernst Hiller, who has been a resident of this city for the past eighteen years, was found dead in the rear of the small brick building adjoining Aug. Peters' saloon, and owned by M. J. Schott. Hiller had been complaining the previous evening of severe internal pains, and his employer, Aug. Peters, claims he took nothing for breakfast excepting a cup of coffee. This was early in the morning. About the time stated, young Darwin Schott found him in the place described. He evidently had an apopletic fit and in falling struck his head on a rock, making quite a scalp wound. When found, according to testimony, he was still alive, but died a few seconds later. Coroner Kinder was notified, but answered that as he had a case near Alton, he could not come until in the evening. The jury was composed of J. F. Clepper, foreman, John F. Peterman, John Schmiddt, Fred Holtgreve, W. F. Peter, and James N. Jarvis. After hearing all the testimony, the jury returned a verdict of "death from natural causes." The funeral occurred Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Ernst Hiller was born in Germany about 65 years ago and has been living in Troy about twenty years. His occupation was carpenter, but in recent years he has not followed it. He had been working for Mr. Peters the past month and had formerly been a caterer at William Meiners'. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Chris Behle. ***********************************************
HILLMAN, RUSSELL/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 28, 1921 Five Drowned in Godfrey Pond Late Friday Three boys and two girls lost their lives by drowning in the Godfrey pond Friday afternoon, and the details of the drowning will perhaps never be known. There are indications that at least one of the deaths was due to the self-sacrificing heroism of Russell Hillman, aged 15, who is believed to have tried to save the lives of members of the party. The dead are: Russell Hillman, aged 15; Bertha Howard, aged 15; Ernest Howard, aged 9; Harold Howard, aged 7; Bessie Hobson, aged 17. Wilmot Holmes, a sixth member of the party, escaped with his life. Of the five who drowned, Russell Hillman, it is supposed, from the positions in which the bodies of two of the girls were found, succeeded in towing ashore Bertha Howard, leaving her in shallow water where her hands could easily have touched some planks on shore, but she was too weak to save herself and she drowned in shallow water three or four feet from shore. It is supposed that having towed the Howard girl ashore, Hilman swam out to save Bessie Hobson and that the two went down. Their bodies were found very close together. Wilmot Holmes, the only member of the party who survived, at first told a story that he had not been in the boat with the others and that he did not know what had happened. He said that he was at the pond with the party and that when it was proposed to get into the leaky boat, he agreed to stay out and let the others have it by themselves. He said they told him to wait until they came back and that he waited a long time and when they did not return he went on home. Coroner Streeper and Constable Frank Morrison took Holmes to one side and questioned him closely about the story he told, and he then broke down and told the story as follows: He said that all six members of the party were in the boat and that one of the girls, Bertha Howard, was rocking it. He said that he told her she would sink the boat if she did not desist, and that he leaped out into the water. He said that some of the drowning ones got hold of him and carried him down, and he released himself, swimming ashore, when he saw that the members of the party were lost. He said he was so terrified that he made a long detour around Godfrey and made his way home. The body of Bertha Howard was discovered at 6 o'clock, probably two hours after the drowning. Peter Needham had gone to the pond and while walking along the shore noticed the body of Bertha Howard lying in shallow water close to the bank. He called help and her body was drawn out of the water. Searching parties, learning that there had been a party of boys and girls together began the search for the bodies in the pond. The bodies of Russell Hillman and Bertha Hopson were found together in deep water about 25 feet from shore and that of Ernest Howard was found just a short distance from them. The search was continued for the smallest of the Howard children until late at night. The supposition is that the members of the party became alarmed at the boat taking water fast and in their excitement they tipped it over and all got into the water, and just at that time Russell Hillman, a strong swimmer, came along and went to their rescue, losing his own life for his gallant effort. The three Howard victims are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Howard, who live four doors north of the post office in Godfrey. There are two other children of the Howards, Ward and Lee, both older. Russell Hillman was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Hillman, who live across the road from the C. & A. station at Godfrey. He leaves two brothers, Warren and Travis, and a sister, Katherine. Bessie Hobson was an adopted girl. She leaves a brother, who was notified of his sister's fate. She was employed as housekeeper for an aged lady in Godfrey, and formerly was employed at Beverly Farm by Dr. W. H. D. Smith. Deputy Coroner C. N. Streeper took charge of the bodies after they were taken from the water. He fixed the time of the inquest for Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock. An effort was made to find the Holmes boy after the discovery was made that the party had been drowned and for a while it was feared that he, too, had lost his life. Residents in the vicinity reported having seen a boy leaving the place and so inquiry was made at the Holmes boy's home and he was found there and members of his family told the story which has been given as his story of what had preceded the drowning. He said that he could not see from where he was what had happened, and he did not know that the drowning had occurred. The funeral of the three Howard children will be held from the home Sunday afternoon, and burials will be in Godfrey Cemetery. The body of Hilman will be sent to Pleasant Hill, Ill., for burial Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. The funeral of Miss Bessie Hobson will be held Sunday morning at ten o'clock from the home of M. W. Hopkins, at 620 East Ninth Street, then on to the St. Patrick's Church. The interment will be in the St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 31, 1921 The body of Russell Hillman was sent to Pleasant Hill, Ill., Sunday morning for burial. A large number of friends and neighbors assembled to see the body off. ***********************************************
HITT, ROBERT Y./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 19, 1922 Old Soldier Answers Call Robert Y. Hitt, aged 86, a veteran of the Civil War, died last night at 8 o'clock, the closing day of the G. A. R. Encampment, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Etta Schaefer, 1118 Garden street. His health had been bad for the past year, but in the middle of March he began to decline rapidly, and continued until the end came. For a long time he was at Irving school as janitor, but prior to that he was a carpenter. He was born at Brighton, and came to Alton when a little boy, spending all the rest of his life here, except the period he was in the army. He was a member of Co. C, 144th Illinois, enlisting in 1864. For many years he lived on State street, near the intersection of West Ninth street. His wife died about nine years ago. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Etta Schaeffer and Mrs. Leila Blankenship, both of Alton, a half sister, Sarah Hitt of Alton, a brother, George Hitt of Alton, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral will be from the Schaefer home, 1118 Garden street, at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Services will be conducted by Rev. S. D. McKenny. Burial will be in the City Cemetery. Mr. Hitt was a highly esteemed man and he had many friends and acquaintances in Alton. He was an expert gardener and for many years his services were in demand in the neighborhood where he lived for making and caring for gardens. **********************************************
HOBSON, BESSIE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 28, 1921 Five Drowned in Godfrey Pond Late Friday Three boys and two girls lost their lives by drowning in the Godfrey pond Friday afternoon, and the details of the drowning will perhaps never be known. There are indications that at least one of the deaths was due to the self-sacrificing heroism of Russell Hillman, aged 15, who is believed to have tried to save the lives of members of the party. The dead are: Russell Hillman, aged 15; Bertha Howard, aged 15; Ernest Howard, aged 9; Harold Howard, aged 7; Bessie Hobson, aged 17. Wilmot Holmes, a sixth member of the party, escaped with his life. Of the five who drowned, Russell Hillman, it is supposed, from the positions in which the bodies of two of the girls were found, succeeded in towing ashore Bertha Howard, leaving her in shallow water where her hands could easily have touched some planks on shore, but she was too weak to save herself and she drowned in shallow water three or four feet from shore. It is supposed that having towed the Howard girl ashore, Hilman swam out to save Bessie Hobson and that the two went down. Their bodies were found very close together. Wilmot Holmes, the only member of the party who survived, at first told a story that he had not been in the boat with the others and that he did not know what had happened. He said that he was at the pond with the party and that when it was proposed to get into the leaky boat, he agreed to stay out and let the others have it by themselves. He said they told him to wait until they came back and that he waited a long time and when they did not return he went on home. Coroner Streeper and Constable Frank Morrison took Holmes to one side and questioned him closely about the story he told, and he then broke down and told the story as follows: He said that all six members of the party were in the boat and that one of the girls, Bertha Howard, was rocking it. He said that he told her she would sink the boat if she did not desist, and that he leaped out into the water. He said that some of the drowning ones got hold of him and carried him down, and he released himself, swimming ashore, when he saw that the members of the party were lost. He said he was so terrified that he made a long detour around Godfrey and made his way home. The body of Bertha Howard was discovered at 6 o'clock, probably two hours after the drowning. Peter Needham had gone to the pond and while walking along the shore noticed the body of Bertha Howard lying in shallow water close to the bank. He called help and her body was drawn out of the water. Searching parties, learning that there had been a party of boys and girls together began the search for the bodies in the pond. The bodies of Russell Hillman and Bertha Hopson were found together in deep water about 25 feet from shore and that of Ernest Howard was found just a short distance from them. The search was continued for the smallest of the Howard children until late at night. The supposition is that the members of the party became alarmed at the boat taking water fast and in their excitement they tipped it over and all got into the water, and just at that time Russell Hillman, a strong swimmer, came along and went to their rescue, losing his own life for his gallant effort. The three Howard victims are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Howard, who live four doors north of the post office in Godfrey. There are two other children of the Howards, Ward and Lee, both older. Russell Hillman was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Hillman, who live across the road from the C. & A. station at Godfrey. He leaves two brothers, Warren and Travis, and a sister, Katherine. Bessie Hobson was an adopted girl. She leaves a brother, who was notified of his sister's fate. She was employed as housekeeper for an aged lady in Godfrey, and formerly was employed at Beverly Farm by Dr. W. H. D. Smith. Deputy Coroner C. N. Streeper took charge of the bodies after they were taken from the water. He fixed the time of the inquest for Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock. An effort was made to find the Holmes boy after the discovery was made that the party had been drowned and for a while it was feared that he, too, had lost his life. Residents in the vicinity reported having seen a boy leaving the place and so inquiry was made at the Holmes boy's home and he was found there and members of his family told the story which has been given as his story of what had preceded the drowning. He said that he could not see from where he was what had happened, and he did not know that the drowning had occurred. The funeral of the three Howard children will be held from the home Sunday afternoon, and burials will be in Godfrey Cemetery. The body of Hilman will be sent to Pleasant Hill, Ill., for burial Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. The funeral of Miss Bessie Hobson will be held Sunday morning at ten o'clock from the home of M. W. Hopkins, at 620 East Ninth Street, then on to the St. Patrick's Church. The interment will be in the St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 31, 1921 The funeral of Bessie Hobson was held Sunday morning at 10 o'clock from St. Patrick's church and burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery. The pallbearers for Bessie Hobson who was buried Sunday, were Ed Hanlen, Oscar Hanlen, Charles McFarland, Earl Smith, Theo Boker and Tracy Coulter. The little girl was buried from St. Patrick's Church and the body interred in St. Joseph's Cemetery. ***********************************************
HODSON, HOMER/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 9, 1921 Homer Hodson, deceased past commander of Alton Post 126, Department of Illinois, American Legion, was laid to rest in Oakwood cemetery this afternoon, with full military honors, funeral services being conducted under the auspices of the Legion. Past Commander Hodson served as post commander of the Legion during the year 1920, and was elected past commander at the annual meeting in January, hence in view of his activity as post affairs, the Legion felt it a privilege to pay tribute to their deceased comrade by having charge of the funeral services. An escort of former service men, members of Alton post, assembled in Royal and Liberty streets at 1:30 this afternoon and proceeded to the Hodson home, 712 Royal street, from whence the funeral cortege departed at 2 o'clock for the Baptist church where services were held at 2:30, Rev. Twing officiating. In the course of his sermon, Rev. Twing eulogized Homer Hodson as a man of real character, greatly enthused over any civic work as well as affairs pertaining to the American Legion and all former service men. He said a most fitting tribute to the deceased veteran of the World War, whose untimely death saddened the entire community. Legionnaires, Boy Scouts and members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the legion attended the funeral service in respective bodies, following the funeral procession from the first assemblage at the Hodson home to the church and thence to Oakwood cemetery. Harvey Harris, Ernest Smith, Dr. F. Kane, Nathan Rosenberg, Thomas Stanton and P. W. Jerwekh, members of the Alton post of the Legion attended the casket, while Joseph Mohr, Jason Bramhall, R. D. Parker, Andrew Leigh, Walter Stiritz, W. F. Gillespie, Jack Hanson, Dr. Groves Smith, A. Kitzmiller, W. P. Boynton, Byron Evens, Leo Willis, Ross Kiser, Clifford Neill, Dr. Mather Pfeiffenberger, J. E. Maxfield, J. C. Aldous, J. A. _____, C. C. Ellsion, Dr. O. A. Meyers, Paul Benrime, Robert Streeper served as honorary pallbearers. Thomas Henry was in charge of the firing squad composed of the following former servicemen: Sidney Gaskins, F. B. Reed, W. F. Gillespie, W. Straube, Leroy Stalp, George Lamm, C. E. Kuhn and W. H. Wohlert. In carrying out the military burial, a volley was fired as the body was being lowered to the grave. A military guard and color bearers, together with a military band and drum corps also followed in time with the funeral procession. A special escort was provided to look after the floral tributes which were numerous, showing in a sense of the word the high esteem in which the deceased veteran was held by his many friends and associates, both in business and in public life. Conveyances were provided for the Legionnaires, Ladies Auxiliary of the post, Boy Scouts and friends in going from the church to the cemetery. As a mark of respect, the offices of Alton, Granite and St. Louis trac___ company were closed this afternoon to permit the employees attending the funeral. A large number of fellow employees from East St. Louis came to Alton for the purpose of paying a last tribute to their co-worker. *******************************************
HOEHN, EMMA LOUISE/Source: Alton Telegraph, February 12, 1880 Miss Emma Louise Hoehn, a very estimable young lady of this city (Alton), daughter of the late Charles Hoehn, was found dead in her bed this morning at her home, at the residence of Capt. D. R. Sparks. Coroner C. S. Youree was notified by telegraph and arrived on the 9 o'clock train and, after impaneling a jury, proceeded to hold an inquest. Capt. Sparks was examined and testified that he had known the deceased about five years, that her general health was good, and that she was apparently enjoying her usual health yesterday. As she did not appear at the usual hour this morning, witness' son, Willie, went to call her, but she did not answer. Witness was notified, and surmising that something was wrong, made an examination and found that Miss Hoehn was cold in death. Dr. Davis was immediately sent for, but the vital spark had fled. Miss Julia Hoehn, sister of deceased, testified that she was with her yesterday, that she appeared in usual health with the exception of feeling very cold across the chest. Some years ago she complained at times of fluttering of the heart. My sister's age was about twenty five years. After hearing the evidence, a verdict of death from heart disease was rendered. The jury was composed of G. H. Weigler, foreman, J. W. Joesting, J. A. Cooley, Henry Brueggemann, Cornelis Ryan, I. E. Hardy. The members of the panel kindly contributed their fees to the use of the surviving children of the afflicted family, five or six in number. The funeral of Miss Emma L. Hoehn took place at 2 o'clock p. m. Tuesday, at the residence of Capt. D. R. Sparks. A very beautiful, effective discourse was delivered by Rev. Mr. Fisher of the Unitarian church. A very large procession of mourning relatives and friends attended the remains to the City cemetery. ******************************************
HOEHN, EVA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 24, 1921 The funeral of Mrs. Eva Hoehn, wife of Henry Hoehn, was held this afternoon from the Evangelical church at Eighth and Henry streets, Rev. O. W. Heggemeier officiating. There was a large attendance of friends and relatives at the funeral services. The pallbearers were neighbors of Mrs. Hoehn, Henry Lorch, Amos Maxeiner, F. P. Bauer, C. F. Yeakel, Charles Koch and William Gissal. Burial was in City Cemetery. ******************************************
HOEHN, LOUISE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 10, 1923 Miss Louise Hoehn, aged 19, died yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoehn, of 3123 Edwards street. For the past two weeks Miss Hoehn has been ill and during the past few days her condition became more serious. She was born and raised in Alton. For four years Miss Hoehn worked at the Western Cartridge Company, but has been staying at home for the past year. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her parents, one sister, Madeline, and six brothers, Leo, Henry, Joseph, Arthur, Frank and George Hoehn. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock from the home with the Rev. Edward L. Gibson officiating. Interment will be in City Cemetery. *******************************************
HOFFMAN, GEORGE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 13, 1920 George Hoffman, aged 68, died Sunday morning in St. Joseph's Hospital from injuries he sustained a week before in an automobile accident when a car driven by O. H. Gnerich struck Mr. Hoffman, causing a fracture of the skull. The accident occurred on Alby street, near Fifth street, just after the Gnerich car had rounded the corner. Mr. Hoffman was on his way home from work and was carrying a basket of supplies for his household. He was conscious part of the time after the accident, but at no time was there much hope of his recovery. A surgical operation on his skull was performed on the Sunday morning after the accident to relieve the pressure on his brain. This did not give the permanent relief that was hoped for. On Wednesday meningitis set in. Members of the family were with him most of the time. Two sons, Edward and Warren, arrived Saturday morning from San Francisco in response to a summons telling of their father's bad condition. Mr. Hoffman recognized his two sons, but soon after their arrival he became unconscious again. George Hoffman was born in Belleville, Ill. When a young man he came to Alton and was married here. He had been a resident of Alton over forty-five years. He leaves his wife, four sons, George, Maurice, Edward and Warren; and one daughter, Florence Hoffman. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Schneiderwind of Belleville, who was here attending her brother. For many years Mr. Hoffman was head blacksmith at the Dan Miller Buggy Co. Four years ago he became connected with the Hayden Machine Co. He was a skilled workman and a conscientious one. He was a man of best character and was known as a good citizen. He was well liked in the neighborhood where he had lived most of his married life, and there was deepest concern among all his old neighbors over the outcome of his injuries. Deputy Coroner W. H. Bauer will hold an inquest this evening at 7 o'clock. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the family home, 614 Easton street. ******************************************
HOFFMAN, HENRIETTA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 5, 1923 Mrs. Henrietta Hoffman, wife of Charles Hoffman, died at St. Joseph's Hospital this morning at 4 o'clock from the effects of a bullet wound, self inflicted, in her forehead. She shot herself over two weeks ago while mentally deranged, and was found lying in a garage at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Nixon on Logan street. She was moved to the hospital and it was thought that she would last but a short time, but she surprised everyone by clinging to life until this morning. Surgeons who saw her said that it was a remarkable case in that she lasted so long with her train torn as it was by the bullet she had discharged into it. Mrs. Hoffman had been acting and talking strangely for some time before she shot herself. She leaves her husband, Charles Hoffman, one daughter, Mrs. William Nixon, and two sisters, Mrs. Louis Hall of East St. Louis and Mrs. B. Clark of St. Louis, also four brothers, William Snyder of Fieldon; Martin and John Snyder of Marissa; and Walter Snyder of Coulterville. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of Mrs. Nixon on Logan street, to which place the body will be taken Thursday morning. ******************************************
HOFFMEISTER, FRANK/Source: Transactions of the Illinois State Horticultural Society Died at Alton, Illinois, December 30, 1910. For fourteen years he was treasurer of the Alton Horticultural Society and for forty years a member. During all of this time he was actively engaged in the cultivation of orchard and small fruits. His interest in horticulture was constant. He was a regular attendant at the meetings and was particularly distinguished for a knowledge of horticulture which he readily imparted to those who cared to inquire with the certainty that he knew whereof he spoke. ******************************************
HOHNSBOEHN, EMMA J./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 1, 1919 The funeral of Mrs. Emma J. Hohnsboehn, who died Thursday will be held tomorrow at 9 p.m. from the home, McClure and Broadway, to Milton Cemetery. *****************************************
HOLDEN, KATE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 29, 1919 Kate Holden, aged 58, an inmate of the Alton State Hospital, died this morning from tuberculosis of the lungs. She has no known relatives. The funeral services will be held at the institution, and the burial will be in the Hospital cemetery. ******************************************
HOLDEN, MARY LOUISE (nee MINER)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 18, 1920 Mrs. Mary Louise Holden, wife of Richard Holden, died at the family home, 716 Langdon street, Sunday at 12 o'clock after being in ill health for a number of years. For some time past Mrs. Holden has been confined to her room, but her death was unexpected. The past six weeks Mrs. Holden has been confined to her room but she was much better the last few days and had been up and around her room on Sunday. Members of the family had been in and out of the room and at one time, just at noon, when she had been left for a few minutes, apparently much better and stronger, she collapsed. She was found dying, the change having taken place within the minutes that she was alone. Her death occurred very soon thereafter. The sudden collapse of Mrs. Holden was a great surprise and a shock to the members of her family. She was the daughter of the late William K. and Mary A. Miner of Fidelity, and was born in Fidelity, Jersey County, May 7, 1847. She was married in Fidelity on Oct. 6, 1874, and came to this city as a bride. Her maiden name was Mary Louise Miner. She was in her 72nd year. Mrs. Holden is survived by her aged husband, Richard Holden, and by three sisters, Mrs. N. E. Dodge of Jerseyville, Mrs. A. F. Ely of Fidelity, and Miss Alma Miner of this city. The only child of the well known couple died at the age of 12 in 1892. Mrs. Holden was a member of the Congregational church, and took an active part in all church work. She was a good neighbor and her death caused great sorrow among relatives and friends. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home, 716 Langdon street. Rev. C. C. Smith of the Congregational church will conduct the services. ****************************************
HOLDEN, RICHARD/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 22, 1923 Richard Holden, a resident of Alton almost all of his long life, died Sunday morning at his home on Langdon street, in his eighty-first year. He was born in Alton March 27, 1843, and with the exception of a few years he lived at Fidelity, he was a resident of Alton. He belonged to one of Alton's oldest families, all the members of which were well known. Mr. Holden had been in a bad way for about two weeks. Old age was the cause of his breakdown. He had been in feeble health for some time, but had been able to be up and around until the breakdown came. At no time after he suffered the breakdown was there any hope that he would rally. Mr. Holden spent all of his working life in the dry goods business. When a young man he engaged in the dry goods business with George Miller and they conducted a store at Fidelity during the war. His partner was killed there by bushwhackers, and Mr. Holden, after a while, returned to Alton. He clerked in the Birdsall store later also in the Flagg store. Then he went back to Fidelity and engaged in business there with C. F. Miner. He returned to Alton and was in the store of Adams and Collitt and later was with Hawkins and Auten. In the year 1884 he went to St. Louis and there he worked for the Nugents firm for twenty-six years. Thirteen years ago his health failed and he retired. In 1874 he was married at Fidelity to Mary F. Miner, who died three years ago. The couple had one son, Fred, who died in the year 1892 at the age of thirteen years. Mrs. Holden's death was a sad blow to the aged gentleman and he never rallied from the shock of it or got over missing her. His grief over the death of his wife was a contributory cause to a hastening of his breakdown. Mr. Holden was a member of the Congregational church for many years and filled positions of official character in the church. He was a man of fine character, and he bore a reputation for conscientious adherence to the religion in which he professed belief. He was a man of the most honorable type and he was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was always kindly, polite and friendly, and he had a large number of friends during the days when he was able to get about. He is survived by two sisters, Miss Mattie Holden and Mrs. Emma Brunner. Two brothers, Charles Holden and George Holden, died before him. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock from the home, 716 Langdon street, and burial will be in City cemetery. Mr. Holden was a member of Robin Hood camp, Modern Woodmen. ****************************************
HOLLISTER, REV. EDWARD/Source: Alton Telegraph, January 6, 1871 (review of 1870) January 11, 1870, Rev. Edward Hollister, an eminent divine and an early pioneer of Illinois, died, aged 74 years. ****************************************
HOOD, HIRAM/Source: Collinsville Herald, December 8, 1916 Hiram Hood, a well known and popular miner, was killed in Seventeen mine Saturday morning by a fall of slate. Hiram, who is a machine runner in the mine, was temporarily doing company work, preparing to make safe a room which had been marked dangerous. He told his working partner to stand aside while clearing a place for a prop footing when the fatal fall came. Hood was a prominent member of the Moose Lodge, being one of its past Dietafors, and was president of Miners Local No. 264. He was aged 40 years, 2 months, 22 days and survived by his wife and 5 children. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from his residence, 913 Prospect Street, with interment in Glenwood Cemetery. The local lodge of Moose had charge of the services, with his miners' local also attending in a body. ******************************************
HOPE, ALEXANDER W. (JUDGE)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 7, 1922 Judge and Former Alton Mayor Dies Suddenly Alexander W. Hope, aged 74, for twelve years judge of the City Court of Alton, and three years mayor of Alton, died suddenly at his home in St. Louis, 5371 Waterman avenue. With him at the time of his death was his wife. His end was totally unexpected. He had been suffering from diabetes for several years. Of late, he had been complaining of symptoms of a heavy cold. Saturday night after his daughter and two grandsons had left the house to go to a picture show, Judge and Mrs. Hope took a walk around the block where they lived, and returning to their home about 9, Judge Hope seated himself on the edge of his bed and in a few minutes he was dead. Besides his wife, Judge Hope leaves one daughter, Mrs. Ralph Root, and two grandsons, Hope and Ralph Root Jr. Twelve years ago he left Alton to stay in St. Louis, but he always maintained his voting residence in this city, and he would come back here to cast his vote. He was born in Alton and spent the greater part of his influence for a long time in local politics. He was the youngest mayor Alton ever had, being elected mayor of the city in 1875, and was mayor at the time when the law was changed and mayors began to serve for two years instead of one. He had a passion for politics and he made his influence felt not only in the city of Alton, but also in the county of Madison and in the congressional district. After serving twelve years as judge of the City Court of Alton, he was defeated in 1905 in a hot campaign which has never been exceeded for the exciting interest it aroused. He retained his hold on the Democratic party organization in Alton as long as he desired to keep it. During his period of political control in Alton, he had a powerful influence in the making and unmaking of mayors and other public officials. He held his control of politics by commanding personality, his skill in argument, and his intelligence in seeing a paramount issue in a campaign, which he would seize and convert to the advantage of his side. He was the recognized leader of a strong faction in the Democratic party in Madison county, the opposition to the faction led by the then circuit Judge Burroughs. The life of Judge Hope, which began in the city of Alton, was so closely identified with the city for many years he was the uncrowned king of his home place. Those who recall his career in the early days say that when he was mayor of Alton, he showed ability to bring about the accomplishment of his will, even when he was very young. An incident of that line is recalled when at the end of his term as Alton's youngest mayor, he was not a candidate for re-election, the change was made from the old law to the new law doubling the length of the term. Mayor Hope refused to relinquish the office of mayor to the successful candidate, the father of Postmaster Fries, claiming that under the law he must hold over as mayor. The case went to the Supreme Court where the decision was against Mayor Hope's contention, but, in the meantime, both candidates for office had resigned claim to the office and an election was held at which Lucas Pfeiffenberger, Hope's predecessor as mayor, was chosen. He was a strong supporter of Judge Hope at that time, and continued so until 1905, when the two parted political company. Former Mayor Henry Brueggemann and Judge Hope were at one time strongly allied in local politics, the one dominating Republican and the other the Democratic parties. The partnership was interrupted by a quarrel during the next to the last term of Brueggemann in the office of mayor, and the two friends became political foes and continued so to the end. Both were good haters. The period when the two men were battling against each other for political supremacy in Alton could be best likened to a state of civil war. The city was divided into hostile camps, and there was small chance of an adherent of one getting any favors from an adherent of the other. The factional struggle finally told on Judge Hope's political power and weakened him so that in 1905 Judge Dunnegan, his old political foe, defeated Judge Hope for re-election. That was after Henry Brueggemann had come back for a 2 year term as mayor following the administration of Anthony W. Young, of four years. Judge Hope had worked hard for the election of Mr. Young and with him had defeated Brueggemann the first time. The story of the war between Judge Burroughs and Judge Hope for the control of the Democratic organization would be a long one and an interesting one. It ended by a coup being worked by Judge Burroughs unseating the Hope faction from control in the county, and preventing Judge Hope realizing his life's ambition for a seat on the Supreme Bench of the state, a seat he would doubtless have ..... [unable to obtain the rest of the story]
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 8, 1922 The remains of Judge Alexander W. Hope, twice mayor and three times judge of the city court in Alton, were laid to rest this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the City Cemetery. The funeral cortege drove from St. Louis to Alton, after funeral services had been held in St. Louis, conducted by Rev. Fred L. Butler, rector of the St. Paul's Episcopal church. The body was accompanied to Alton by a number of relatives and St. Louis friends of Judge Hope. The services at the City Cemetery, at the family burial lot, were conducted by Rev. Mr. Duckworth. There was a large attendance of old friends of Judge Hope at the funeral services in Alton. Many had assembled in City cemetery before the hour set for the services. The pallbearers were St. Louis men. There were in the cemetery many who had been staunch friends of Judge Hope during his long career in politics in Alton and in Madison county. Notable among these was Anthony W. Young, for two terms mayor of Alton, now of Vero, Fa., who was one of the sincere mourners at the funeral of his friend. Another was Joseph Long, of New Douglas, now past 80 years of age, who made the trip to Alton with the body of his dead friend. The two had been close associates in their political life. Mr. Long had never ceased his devoted friendship for Judge Hope, even after both of them gave up politics and went into retirement. Representative F. A. Garesche, of Madison, was also present at the funeral. Grouped around were dozens of men who had been privates in the ranks in Judge Hope's organization in Alton and who attended the services to express their respect for their dead one time chieftain. There were men in the mourners throng who had never in all their voting history cast a vote that was contrary to the best interests of Judge Hope. A great wealth of floral offerings covered the grave in City Cemetery where Judge Hope was laid away besides the members of his family who had gone before him. **************************************
HOPKINS, GEORGE EDWARD/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 8, 1920 Former Wholesale Druggist and Native of Alton Dies George Edward Hopkins, aged 59, died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Mary B. Hopkins, Saturday evening at 10 o'clock, after a long period of disability. His death had been expected ever since he underwent a surgical operation in a St. Louis hospital about the first of November. Mr. Hopkins had been suffering a short time from a malady which appeared to have developed quickly, and it was decided an operation would be necessary. The surgeons found, on making an exploration, that the conditions were such nothing could be done to prolong the life of Mr. Hopkins and that they would have to let the malady take its course. After he had recovered sufficiently to leave the hospital, he came to Alton and took up his home with his mother, Mrs. Mary B. Hopkins, 1316 Henry street. He was able to be around the streets for a short time, but for most of the time since he came to Alton he has been confined to the house, and most of that time to his bed. Mr. Hopkins was born in Alton in 1862. He was educated here and lived here most of his life. He engaged in the wholesale drug business conducted by his father, George K. Hopkins, and remained with that firm after their removal to St. Louis. On the sale of this drug company to the Meyer Bros., Mr. Hopkins went over to the Meyer Bros. and remained there until that firm encountered financial difficulties. Then he took up the work of being a selling agent for various houses and continued in that capacity until he was disabled by illness. Three years ago he moved to St. Louis to make his home. He was married in 1887 to Anne Eaton of Springfield, Mo. He leaves beside his wife, one son, Kendall E. Hopkins, also his mother, Mrs. Mary B. Hopkins, and his sister, Mrs. George M. Ryrie. Mr. Hopkins was, up to the time of his removal to St. Louis, one of the oldest commuters going daily from Alton to St. Louis. He had ridden on the c. & A. and Big Four trains to and from St. Louis daily, and it was after the steam train was taken off that Mr. Hopkins decided to take up his residence in St. Louis. Mr. Hopkins was interested in outdoor sports and was an interested member in the Country Club at Alton, as long as he lived here. The funeral of Mr. Hopkins was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home of his mother, and services were conducted by Rev. M. W. Twing, pastor of the First Baptist Church. The funeral was private. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. ****************************************
HOPPE, FRED W./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 9, 1921 Fred W. Hoppe, aged 65, died late this afternoon after a long illness which began with a throat trouble. He was operated upon for relief of the malady, but after his return from the hospital he began to grow worse and the past few days his condition was serious. Mr. Hoppe was former township collector of Madison county, for many years conducted a grocery store in Alton, and of late years had been a salesman for the Luer Packing Co. ************************************
HOPPE, MINNIE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 3, 1906 Mrs. Minnie Hoppe, aged 82, widow of Frederick Hoppe, died at 1:30 o'clock Friday morning from the effects of an injury she sustained last Tuesday morning by falling from her bed while attempting to rise in the morning. She had been feeling weak, although she was previously in good health. She attempted to get up and becoming dizzy she fell to the floor to such a way that her left hip was fractured. She suffered so severely from the pain and the shock that she did not recover. Mrs. Hoppe had lived in Alton over fifty-five years. She was the mother of a well known Alton family and leaves five children, Fred Hoppe, William Hoppe, Mrs. James Thrush of Alton, Mrs. John L. Stutz of Nauvoo and Miss Mary Hoppe, Jacksonville. Mrs. Hoppe was born in Berlin, Germany, and would have been 83 years old in December. She came to Alton June 1, 1851, and had lived in the city ever since. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. ***************************************
HORD, ELMER A./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 10, 1922 Elmer A. Hord, 49, died this morning at 3:30 o'clock at the family home at 1807 Washington avenue, following an illness of twelve days, with pneumonia. Two weeks ago an abscess formed on his nose, erysipelas and pneumonia later developed. Eight years ago Mr. Hord moved his family here from Granite City and since then had resided on Washington avenue. For the past eighteen years he has been employed as conductor on the limited street car for the Alton, Granite City and St. Louis Traction Co. For several years the deceased served as assistant claim agent for the street car company. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Emma Hord, one son, Edmond, a student at Washington University, a twin brother, Amber Hord of Vincennes, Ind., five sisters, Mrs. B. F. Corwin of East St. Louis, Mrs. Belle Oliver, Mrs. H. C. Bradbury and Mrs. George Bradbury of St. Louis and Mrs. Carl Jones of Kimmswick, Mo. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon. Mr. Hord was regarded as one of the very reliable men in the employ of the Alton, Granite and St. Louis Traction Co. He was well liked by the patrons of the line, and was always accommodating and courteous. His illness has been the cause of much interest among those who knew him and his death is generally regretted. ************************************
HORN, KATE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 15, 1919 Drops Dead Laughing Over exertion on the part of Miss Kate Horn in carrying a suitcase that was heavy, probably caused her death and made a tragic outcome for what was expected to be a pleasant visit of Miss Horn at the home of her only brother, Casper Horn, the Union street grocer. Without a trace of impending collapse, the sister walked into her brothers store, was greeted cheerily by her sister-in-law, and an instant later was lying dead on the store floor. Miss Horn, after coming to Alton from DuQuoin, Ill., and exchanging a greeting with Mrs. Casper Horn, her brother's wife, jokingly remarked about a heavy suitcase she carried as she entered the Horn grocery store at Ridge and Union streets. Then she dropped to the floor, and was dead when a physician reached her. She was 43 years old. Miss Horn was expected at the Horn home here about noon, and Horn and his wife were surprised when she entered the store about nine o'clock this morning. She and Mrs. Horn caressed and kissed, and exchanged verbal greetings. Mrs. Horn remarked about the heavy suitcase the DuQuoin woman carried, and said, "I ought to give you a whipping for carrying that heavy suitcase," to which Miss Horn gaily replied: "Well, you'd better give it to me now." Mrs. Horn turned to call her husband, and when she again turned to her sister-in-law, Miss Horn was lying on the floor. A physician was called and pronounced her dead from heart trouble. The office of Deputy Coroner William H. Bauer was notified and an inquest was held this afternoon. Miss Horn lived alone at DuQuoin, and visited her brother in Alton frequently. She had not complained of ill health, though occasionally felt bad. Mrs. Casper Horn this morning stated that to her knowledge her sister-in-law was never afflicted with heart trouble before. Miss Horn leaves her brother, Casper Horn of Alton, and a sister, Mrs. Anna Schwinn, of DuQuoin. No arrangements have been made for the funeral as to time. Burial will be at DuQuoin. The verdict of the Coroner's jury at the inquest this afternoon was that death was due to apoplexy. ************************************
HORN, LOUISE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 3, 1922 Mrs. Louise Horn, widow of John Chris Horn, died at her home, 407 Langdon street, at 9:15 a.m. today, following an illness of three weeks with a stomach ailment. Mrs. Horn was born on August 28, 1856, in Lippedetmolt, Germany, and was in her sixty-fifth year. She came to this country at the age of 12, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Funke. The family came to Alton, and Mrs. Horn resided here for the remainder of her life. She was married to J. C. Horn in 1880. She is survived by three children, F. William Horn, Miss Florence G., and Miss Emma F. Horn. She leaves also a sister, Mrs. William Horn. Mrs. Horn was a devoted mother and lovable friend. She was a member of the Evangelical Church since childhood and belonged to the Ladies' Aid Society. She was prominent in the activities of the church and gave much of her time and energy to church work. In her activities, she made many warm friends, whom she attached by her kindly disposition and willingness to be of service to others. The funeral will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, from the home to the Evangelical Church, where services will be conducted by the Rev. O. W. Heggemeier, the pastor, at 3:30. Interment will be in the City cemetery. ************************************
HORNEYER, ALBERT/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 3, 1923 Native of Alton, Former Carriage Painter Albert Horneyer, one of the best known residents of Alton, passed away Wednesday evening at 7:15 o'clock after a protracted sickness at the home of his sister, Mrs. Samuel Parker, 1907 State street, where he has lived since 1913. He was born in Alton, December 26, 1857, and was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Horneyer, both of whom preceded him to the beyond. He was a carriage painter by trade and several years followed that trade, here and in Carrollton, Jacksonville and Springfield, Ill., and in Marshall and Louisiana, Mo. He gave up carriage painting in 1897 and accepted a position as night watchman at the Alton Savings Bank, a position he held until 1913 when he resigned, and has made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Parker since. He is survived by two brothers, Frank and Herman of St. Louis, and two sisters, Mrs. Samuel Parker and Mrs. Annie Killinger of St. Louis. He had been in poor health for three years, and very sick much of the time during the last six or eight months. For the last ten weeks he had been bedfast, all of his illness being attributed to heart affections. He was 65 years, 4 months and 6 days of age, and practically all of those years were spent in Alton, where he lived an honorable, righteous and industrious life, and was respected by all, and esteemed greatly by those who knew him best. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home, where services will be conducted by Rev. E. L. Gibson, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Interment will be in City cemetery. ***************************************
HOSEY, MARY RENE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 17, 1919 The grim reaper paid a second visit early this morning at the Hayes home at 10 East Fifth street. Simon Hayes was buried from the family home Sunday afternoon, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. Theodore Cates, pastor of the Wesley M. E. Chapel, and the interment being in the City Cemetery. His daughter and her husband, Edward Hosey, came down from Grafton, to be at the services. They brought their 3 year old daughter, Mary Rene, with them. The little one was taken with an attack of peritonitis Sunday, and at 9:30 this morning passed away. The parents returned to Grafton on the afternoon train and took the body of the little one with them. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Grafton. ******************************************
HOVEY, JAMES B./Source: Alton Telegraph, Thursday, August 1, 1878 Upper Alton - The funeral services of Mr. James B. Hovey were attended Tuesday by Rev. Dr. Kendrick. A large company gathered at the house and accompanied the remains to the cemetery. The body was in charge of the Masons, of which order the deceased had long been an honored member. Mr. Hovey held his lodge membership in Texas, but was a member of Franklin Chapter No. ___ of this place. **************************************
HOWARD, BERTHA; ERNEST; and HAROLD/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 28, 1921 Five Drowned in Godfrey Pond Late Friday Three boys and two girls lost their lives by drowning in the Godfrey pond Friday afternoon, and the details of the drowning will perhaps never be known. There are indications that at least one of the deaths was due to the self-sacrificing heroism of Russell Hillman, aged 15, who is believed to have tried to save the lives of members of the party. The dead are: Russell Hillman, aged 15; Bertha Howard, aged 15; Ernest Howard, aged 9; Harold Howard, aged 7; Bessie Hobson, aged 17. Wilmot Holmes, a sixth member of the party, escaped with his life. Of the five who drowned, Russell Hillman, it is supposed, from the positions in which the bodies of two of the girls were found, succeeded in towing ashore Bertha Howard, leaving her in shallow water where her hands could easily have touched some planks on shore, but she was too weak to save herself and she drowned in shallow water three or four feet from shore. It is supposed that having towed the Howard girl ashore, Hilman swam out to save Bessie Hobson and that the two went down. Their bodies were found very close together. Wilmot Holmes, the only member of the party who survived, at first told a story that he had not been in the boat with the others and that he did not know what had happened. He said that he was at the pond with the party and that when it was proposed to get into the leaky boat, he agreed to stay out and let the others have it by themselves. He said they told him to wait until they came back and that he waited a long time and when they did not return he went on home. Coroner Streeper and Constable Frank Morrison took Holmes to one side and questioned him closely about the story he told, and he then broke down and told the story as follows: He said that all six members of the party were in the boat and that one of the girls, Bertha Howard, was rocking it. He said that he told her she would sink the boat if she did not desist, and that he leaped out into the water. He said that some of the drowning ones got hold of him and carried him down, and he released himself, swimming ashore, when he saw that the members of the party were lost. He said he was so terrified that he made a long detour around Godfrey and made his way home. The body of Bertha Howard was discovered at 6 o'clock, probably two hours after the drowning. Peter Needham had gone to the pond and while walking along the shore noticed the body of Bertha Howard lying in shallow water close to the bank. He called help and her body was drawn out of the water. Searching parties, learning that there had been a party of boys and girls together began the search for the bodies in the pond. The bodies of Russell Hillman and Bertha Hopson were found together in deep water about 25 feet from shore and that of Ernest Howard was found just a short distance from them. The search was continued for the smallest of the Howard children until late at night. The supposition is that the members of the party became alarmed at the boat taking water fast and in their excitement they tipped it over and all got into the water, and just at that time Russell Hillman, a strong swimmer, came along and went to their rescue, losing his own life for his gallant effort. The three Howard victims are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Howard, who live four doors north of the post office in Godfrey. There are two other children of the Howards, Ward and Lee, both older. Russell Hillman was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Hillman, who live across the road from the C. & A. station at Godfrey. He leaves two brothers, Warren and Travis, and a sister, Katherine. Bessie Hobson was an adopted girl. She leaves a brother, who was notified of his sister's fate. She was employed as housekeeper for an aged lady in Godfrey, and formerly was employed at Beverly Farm by Dr. W. H. D. Smith. Deputy Coroner C. N. Streeper took charge of the bodies after they were taken from the water. He fixed the time of the inquest for Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock. An effort was made to find the Holmes boy after the discovery was made that the party had been drowned and for a while it was feared that he, too, had lost his life. Residents in the vicinity reported having seen a boy leaving the place and so inquiry was made at the Holmes boy's home and he was found there and members of his family told the story which has been given as his story of what had preceded the drowning. He said that he could not see from where he was what had happened, and he did not know that the drowning had occurred. The funeral of the three Howard children will be held from the home Sunday afternoon, and burials will be in Godfrey Cemetery. The body of Hilman will be sent to Pleasant Hill, Ill., for burial Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. The funeral of Miss Bessie Hobson will be held Sunday morning at ten o'clock from the home of M. W. Hopkins, at 620 East Ninth Street, then on to the St. Patrick's Church. The interment will be in the St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 31, 1921 The funeral of the three Howard children drowned in the Godfrey pond Friday afternoon, was held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the family home in Godfrey. Burial was in the Godfrey cemetery. The three caskets were borne from the home, which is very close to the Godfrey cemetery, over the hill to the cemetery. There was a large attendance at the funeral services and many beautiful floral offerings were sent by sympathizing friends of the family. There was general sorrow in the community and deepest sympathy for the family in their triple bereavement. *****************************************
HOWARD, CATHERINE PATRICIA/Source: Advertiser, November 4, 1911 Mrs. Catherine Patricia Howard, widow of Paris A. Howard, an old resident of Collinsville, born and raised in Ridge Prairie, died Saturday, October 28, at the age of 74. She was the mother of eleven children with five surviving; one son, Charles, and four daughters: Mrs. Ellen Smith of Troy, Mrs. Emma McKane of Caseyville, Mrs. Libby Rdle of Collinsville, and Miss Dairy Howard of St. Louis, Mo. Funeral took place Wednesday from the Methodist church with interment in Glenwood Cemetery. ***************************************
HOWARD, CHARLES B./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 23, 1923 Old Soldier Answers Taps Charles B. Howard, a life long resident of Alton and a veteran of the Civil War, died this morning at 5:30 o'clock at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Anna Fortin of 310 Lampert avenue. He was born October 17, 1833, being in his 90th year. With the exception of the years spent in serving his country, Howard made his home in Alton and vicinity. He was a farmer by occupation. For the past seven years he made his home with Mrs. Fortin. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Anna Fortin and Mrs. Mollie Larsh, of Alton; Mrs. Lillie Keidel of Melville; and Mrs. Etta Timmons of St. Louis. He also leaves 22 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. His wife died 18 years ago. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from the Fortin home. Interment will be in Melville Cemetery. **************************************
HOWARD, FRANK/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 9, 1923 Shoots His Divorced Wife, Then Himself ... Dies in Ambulance Frank Howard today attempted to kill his divorced wife, Mrs. Kate Howard, and afterward shot himself, fatally, in the home. Mrs. Howard was occupying at 214 East Front street. The double shooting occurred about 11 o'clock this morning. Mrs. Howard was aroused from her bed where she was lying down because she was not feeling well, and her divorced husband shot her in the face, though not seriously. A few minutes later, realizing what he had done, he turned the revolver on himself and shot himself repeatedly. He was started to the hospital in a dying condition, surgeons saying that he could not recover. He died in the ambulance, enroute to the hospital. The trouble between the Howards had led to the divorce court recently. They had not been getting along well for a long time. For ten years they had lived in the old Ashlock homestead on Front street which they rented from Miss Lottie Coleman. Mrs. Howard had been keeping boarders in the house to support herself. Her husband had not been living there for some time....The couple have two children, Frank and Edna. The family had lived in Alton all their lives. Howard was employed at the Sparks mill when he was working....Friends said that Howard had been staying at his home where his wife was keeping a boarding house. The past few days he had been going among his friends complaining of his wife. She was divorced last December and had promised him that if he would behave himself she would give him another trial next September. Howard said that someone was trying to get his wife away from him and he was determined to prevent it. Mrs. Howard is described by those who knew her as a hard working woman and one deserving of the utmost sympathy. She divorced her husband on the ground of drunkenness and cruelty. Howard was a son of Mrs. John Howard, who survives him. He leaves two sisters, Miss Mary Howard and Mrs. Daniel Gorman and three brothers, Robert and William, all of Alton and J. J. Howard of St. Louis. ***************************************
HUBBEL, MARIE MARGARET/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 16, 1921 Marie Margaret, the three weeks' old daughter of Lieutenant and Mrs. Lewis Hubbel died early this morning at the home of Mrs. Hubbel's mother, Mrs. Anna O'Dell, on Holland avenue, after an illness of three days, suffering from summer influenza. The deceased is survived by her parents, Lieut. and Mrs. L. Hubbel, and one sister. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made, as Lieut. Hubbel is stationed at Charleston, S. C. As soon as word is received from him, the funeral arrangements will be made. ***********************************
HUBER, ADAM/Source: The Highland Journal, April 1907/Submitted by Robert Snyder Adam Huber succumbed to a stroke of paralysis at 6:30 Saturday evening (April 14, 1907). He had been ill some time, and all day Saturday he suffered intense pain. Shortly after supper he fell to the floor and within a few minutes was dead. The funeral took place Tuesday morning, services being conducted in St. Paul's church by Rev. Ferdinand Stick. Interment was in the Catholic Cemetery. The pall bearers were Louis Lehmann, John Mannhardt, Frank Buettner, Baptist Estenpreir?, Frank Jacober, Sr., and Louis Wunsch. Mr. Huber was born in Oestrrigen, Baden, Germany, on December 1, 1843, and hence attained the age of 63 years, 4 months and 12 days He served in the commissary department of the German army during the Franco-Prussian war, and in 1871, at the close of the strife he came to America. On February 1, 1876, he was united in marriage with Miss Margaretha Uhl, with whom he came to Highland in 1880. Thirteen children were born to the union and all save one daughter, Elizabeth, survive. They are: Martin, Joseph, Carl, William, Clarence, Anna, Emma, Mary, Selma, Isabelle, Hannah and Margareth. Besides wife and children, deceased leaves three brothers residing in Germany. Deceased was a man devoted to his family and a lover of home. Up till a few years ago, when health began to fail, his services as a laborer were eagerly sought for no one could put aside more work than he in a given time. *****************************************
HUBER, MARGARET/Source: The Highland Journal, Thursday, July 9, 1936/Submitted by Robert Snyder MRS. MARGARET HUBER, 79, DIED AT HOSPITAL WED. Mrs. Margaret Huber, a patient at St. Joseph's hospital for the past year, died there at 11:50 o'clock Wednesday morning, at the age of 79 years and 26 days. A little more than a year ago, Mrs. Huber, while making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Mildred Strattman of Macomb, fell and broke her hip and due to her advanced age the fracture did not knit. Mrs. Huber, nee Kop, was born at Evansville [sic. Edwardsville] and on Feb. 1, 1876 was united in marriage to Adam Huber. To their union, 13 children were born, four of whom preceded their mother in death. Surviving are Mrs. Emma Blattner, St. Louis; Mrs. Marie Elder, St. Louis; Jos. Huber, Mrs. Isabelle Bishop and Clarence of Chicago; Carl and William of Highland; Mrs. Mildred Strattman, now of Keokuk, IA., and Mrs. Margaret Terry of Champaign. Nineteen grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Huber will long be remembered as a kindly Christian woman whose many fine attributes endeared her to her sons and daughters and friends. Funeral services will be held at St. Paul's church at 9 o'clock Saturday morning. Interment will be in the Catholic Cemetery. ******************************************
HUBNER, JOHN C./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 13, 1922 John C. Hubner, aged 40, died at St. Joseph's Hospital at 6:30 o'clock this morning, where he has been receiving treatment for the past four weeks. He has been ill since last October and his death was not unexpected. He is survived by his wife, Maud Logan Hubner, to whom he was married fifteen years ago, and a daughter, Margaret Dorothy. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hubner and leaves his parents, four sisters, Mrs. Frank ???ekhl of St. Louis, Mrs. Henry Koenig, Mrs. Jacob Schneider and Miss Lucretia Hubner, and one brother, Robert Hubner. "Dick" Hubner, as he was best known to his intimates, was born Sept. 27, 1882, and was reared in Alton. For many years he has been employed as switchman for the Big Four being on the "Plug." He was a well known young man and his illness has been watched with interest by friends. News of his death caused much sorrow. The body has been taken to the family home, 1007 East Fourth Street, and the funeral will be held from there to St. Patrick's Church on Wednesday morning. *******************************************
HUDDLESTON, EUNICE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 9, 1920 The funeral of Eunice, the 18 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Huddleston of 915 Alby street, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, from the home, and burial will be in City cemetery. *********************************************
HUDSON, CURTIS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 24, 1921 Man Went Insane, Killed in Gun Fight With Railroad Policeman It is established that the negro slain at Granite City several weeks ago in a gun fight with a railroad policeman, after the negro had menaced the crew of a train on the Big Four, was an escaped inmate of the Alton State Hospital. The negro, whose name is said to be Curtis Hudson, was formerly imprisoned in the hospital for criminal insane at Chester. He was discharged there and afterward picked up at Belleville and committed to the Alton State Hospital, where he proved tractable. He escaped about March 9, and after wandering about, boarded a train at East Alton and attempted to take possession of the train. He had an old rusty revolver that was worthless, but he managed to get a revolver away from a member of the train crew and then he had something dangerous. He engaged in a battle with the conductor at Granite City and a policeman shot the negro just in time to save his own life. It was said at the state hospital that no one had been sent to identify the man who has been kept in the morgue at Granite City ever since he was killed. It is believed from the description the dead man was the escaped insane man. Dr. George A. Zeller said that the man should never have been brought to the Alton hospital, as he had given trouble wherever he was. He was not originally a criminal, but went insane and developed criminal traits which made it necessary that he be sent to the hospital for the criminal insane. He was a man of gigantic stature and of such giant strength that its full power was never tested. Dr. Zeller said that the patient could have easily taken any ordinary man and broken his back by exerting the strength of his body or arms. In such respect was the negro's strength held he was always kept idle and never allowed to help, as his tendency when used for labor was to attempt to take charge of the job and then trouble always started. During the period he was in the state hospital here, Hudson gave no trouble because of the system of handling him that was adopted. He improved mentally and then decided to run away. According to the description of the man given by hospital attendants, the negro was built with the strength of a huge gorilla, and it was only by keeping him pacified that it was possible to handle him. Dr. Zeller said that when the man was sent here his record was known in Belleville, but that it was not known to him or he would never have received the man. *******************************************
HUDSON, JOHN H./Source: Alton Telegraph, Thursday, May 25, 1893 Mr. John H. Hudson died Friday morning at 11 o'clock, at his home on East Fourth street in this city [Alton]. Mr. Hudson had been complaining for a few days, but was not in bed. His death was sudden, and was caused by heart failure. Mr. Hudson was in his 78th year, and had lived in Alton for many years. He had also been a resident of Kane, in Jersey County. Mr. Hudson was most highly esteemed by a very large circle of acquaintances for his sterling worth and readiness to aid in every good cause. He has been a leader in the Prohibition movement in this section for a number of years. He was a member of the Unitarian church. Mr. Hudson was born in Mendham, N. J., in 1815. He was twice married, and leaves a family consisting of Mrs. Ulrich Eberhardt of Newark, N. J.; Mrs. Joseph Dresser of Kane, Ill.; Mrs. Addie O'Haver, Miss Sara Hudson and Mrs. William Cartwright of this city. He came to Michigan in 1837 and came to Illinois in 1856. Since coming to Alton, he was proprietor of the old St. Charles Hotel, after which he was engaged at the carpenter's trade until the last ten years. ***********************************************
HUDSON, WILLIAM/Source: Alton Telegraph, January 9, 1899 One of the saddest deaths in a very long time occurred yesterday morning when Willie Hudson of North Alton passed away. He was a manly little fellow who tried to make a living for himself and father, mother, brothers and sisters, by carrying messages for the Western Union. He was only 17 years of age, still, when his father was made a helpless cripple four years ago by the accident in the yards of the North Alton Paving, Building and Fire Brick Co., the little fellow with manly determination undertook the support of the family of nine. As he expressed it himself to the editor of the Telegraph the day before he was taken ill, it had been a "pretty hard pull" on himself. A short time ago his father was awarded a verdict of $7,500 for his injuries and just as the load was about to be removed from the manly little fellow, he was taken ill and died. Last Wednesday morning he was taken with the grippe and he died Sunday morning. All who knew Willie admired him, for never a word of complaint was heard from him, and his employer remembers him as one devoted to performance of his duty. Of all the number who knew him, there will be not one who will not grieve at his untimely death. The funeral will be Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock from the Cathedral. ******************************************
HUGO, EDWIN M./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 10, 1922 Oldest Mason Dies Edwin M. Hugo, one of the oldest residents of Alton, died Sunday morning at 10:20 o'clock at his home on Tremont street, one week before a stroke of paralysis had completely disabled him, following an attack of the grippe which had confined him to his bed. The aged gentleman was able to recognize those about him until one day before his death, when he became unconscious and the end came less than 24 hours later. Mr. Hugo had passed his ninety fourth birthday, just three days before his death. He was born in Belliar, Md., April 6, 1828, and he came to Alton 68 years ago. For many years he was a contractor and builder in Alton, and continued at that work until fifteen or sixteen years ago, when he was forced to give up all work because of his great age. He was a man of the highest character and though the present generation did not know him, fifty years ago Mr. Hugo was prominent in the city of Alton. He leaves one sister, Mrs. Isaac C. Price of Alton, and beside her he leaves three nieces, Mrs. Harry Collins, Miss Florence Price of Alton and Miss Julia Hugo of Delta, Pa. He leaves also two nephews, William Keefe of St. Louis and Ed Hugo of Savannah, Ga. Three grand nieces and two grand nephews. Mr. Hugo was a member for many years in the Masonic fraternity and was the oldest member of Piasa Lodge, Franklin Chapter and Belvidere Commandery. The funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of Isaac C. Price, 418 East Third street. The services will be conducted by Rev. Edward L. Gizson of the First Presbyterian church. Burial will be under the auspices of Piasa lodge, with an escort from Belvidere Commandery, K. T. *****************************************
HUGO, O. V./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 27, 1919 O. V. Hugo, son ofj Dr. Samuel B. Hugo, died at 1:00 o'clock this afternoon at the home of his sister, Mrs. Julia B. Price, 418 East Third street. He was 79 years old. Hugo was born in Baltimore, Md., in 1841, and came west in 1852. He was associated with the late Charles Rodemeyer in the carriage business. He is survived by an older brother, Edward M. Hugo, and one sister, Mrs. Julia Price, and two nieces and a nephew. Interment will be in City cemetery. ***************************************
HULL, DR. E. S./Source: The Courier and Republic, Buffalo, New York, November 10, 1875 The Telegraph brings the mournful tidings of the death of Dr. E. S. Hull, at his residence near Alton, Illinois, on Monday morning, November 8. His disease was inflammation of the stomach and intestines. The doctor was 54 years of age. He was one of the most noted horticulturist of the country, and his death is a severe blow to the horticultural world. For was several years he was State horticulturist, and at the time of his death was President of the State Horticultural Society.
Source: St. Louis Daily Globe-Democrat, Wednesday, November 10, 1875 The Alton Telegraph of Monday evening chronicles the death of Dr. E. S. Hull of that city, and publishes the following in relation to the deceased: The news of the death of Dr. E. S. Hull, the celebrated horticulturist, will be heard with regret by his large circle of friends and acquaintances not only in this city but throughout the State. The sad event took place this morning at his residence on the bluffs, about six miles from Alton, after an illness of only a few days. His disease was inflammation of the stomach and intestines. He was in town last Tuesday in apparent good health. At the time of his death, Dr. Hull was a member of the Alton Horticultural Society, President of the State Horticultural Society, and held the office of State Horticulturist. The Doctor's life had been devoted to the advancement of horticultural science. To his researches, studies and experiments Western horticulture is more indebted for its present development than to any other one man that we know of. He was an indefatigable student, and in the progress of his investigations he had visited England and France. He was an enthusiast in his calling, and had made remarkable progress in the mastery of its details. He was an accomplished botanist and entomologist, his knowledge of these branches proving an invaluable auxiliary in his investigations. He was a prolific contributor to various horticultural and agricultural papers and periodicals, and was considered standard authority. The general correctness of Dr. Hull's theories and systems of cultivation was proved by his practical success. The fruits from his orchard were, without doubt, the finest that appeared in the Western markets. As a man, Dr. Hull was a warm friend, a genial acquaintance and a kind neighbor, one who was highly esteemed in all the walks of life. He leaves a wife and four children. Dr. Hull's death will leave a void in the ranks of horticulturists that will be difficult to fill. His enthusiasm for his calling, his attainments in the sciences, his practical experience, will all be keenly missed, and by none more than his immediate friends and associates. *********************************************
HUNTER, ELMIRA/Source: The Syracuse, New York Daily Standard, April 7, 1862 Mrs. Elmira Hunter, first wife of William Leggett, died at Alton, Ill., on the 31rst of March. *********************************************
HUNTER, HOWARD/Source: The Alton Evening Telegraph, July 11, 1923 Victim of Explosion at Western Cartridge Co., East Alton, 1923 Howard Hunter was instantly killed by a great piece of metal of some kind blowing a hole clear through his head. The hole was at least two inches in diameter, the missile going through the eye orbit and coming out the back of the head, carrying his brains with it. Hunter's home was near Fieldon. He was a young man. His parents were notified at once. *******************************************
HUNTER, MARTHA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 8, 1922 Mrs. Martha Hunter, wife of Henry B. Hunter, one of Alton's most highly respected citizens, passed away at her home, 901 Gold street, Saturday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. Though she had been in poor health for some time, she was bedfast just one week and her death came as a shock. Mrs. Hunter was born and reared in Alton. She was married to H. B. Hunter in the year 1878 and was a devoted wife and mother. She was a Christian and a very active member of the Union Baptist church, having connected herself with that church at an early age. But of late years has not been able to attend services there. She is survived by her husband and two daughters, Lulu and Minnie Hunter. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 p.m. from the home. The Rev. DeWitt of Jacksonville, Ill., will officiate. Interment will be in the City cemetery. Friends invited. ********************************************
HUNTER, RUSSELL E./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 31, 1921 Boy Drowned - Two Are Saved by Their Brother .... Prophecy Made "The coroner will bring me back," was a prophecy made by Russell E. Hunter, aged 19, as he started off with a gay party of his friends to go swimming, Saturday afternoon. Twelve hours after he had made the prediction it was verified. The young man had been drowned in the Mississippi river off Skinny Island, and it was only through heroic efforts of Jesse Blevins that two Blevins brothers, Frank aged 23, and Lawrence aged 16, escaped death. Others in the party were Herb Blevins aged 13, Fred Blevins aged 12, and Frances Erthal. They had disrobed and left their clothes on the main shore, going wading across in shallow water to Skinny island, and there they were going swimming. Expert swimmers in the party were few. Three of the boys, including Jesse Blevins and Francis ERthal, walked upstream a short distance when it was noticed there was trouble in the other group of the swimming party. Jesse Blevins noticed his brothers, Frank and Lawrence, were in deep water, and Erthal went back with him to help save them. Frank Blevins had gone down twice when Jesse seized him by the hair and dragged him out. Lawrence managed to scramble to shallower water by himself, after a little help. Then the boys noticed that Russell Hunter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hunter of 1606 Joesting avenue, had disappeared. They called for him and when he did not respond they feared he had been drowned. Some fishermen near by came over and said they had seen the missing boy sink beneath the water. The drowning occurred about three o'clock Saturday afternoon. The body was recovered about 3 o'clock Sunday morning. The inquest was held Sunday night, by Deputy Coroner Streeper. ****************************************
HURST, MARTHA CAROLINE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 15, 1920 Mrs. Martha Caroline Hurst, wife of William Hurst of 9 West Delmar avenue, died this morning at 7:30 o'clock following a ten days' illness with bronchial trouble and measles. She was 48 years of age, and the mother of ten children, all grown. The body will be shipped to Ironton, Mo., Friday morning at 5:40 o'clock for burial. ***************************************
HUSGENS, OVA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 3, 1921 Mrs. Ova Husgens, 32, died in Collinsville yesterday of injuries in a fall upon the steps of her home. ***************************************
HUSKINSON, WILLIAM D./Source: Alton Daily Telegraph, April 4, 1893 The funeral of William D. Huskinson took place at two o'clock today from the home of his father, No. 1120 Easton street. The many friends and school mates of the young man attended to pay their respects to the departed one. He was a young man of rare traits and his death is a shock to a large circle of warm friends. The services were conducted by Rev. H. M. Chittenden, Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal church in an impressive manner. A long cortege followed the remains to City Cemetery, where they were interred. The pall bearers were Samuel Wade, Charles Yager, Baker Ash, Lee Nichols, Oscar Bozza, J. O. Booker. *******************************************
HUTCHINSON, ASA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 5, 1921 Asa Z. T. Hutchinson, aged 73, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Lively, 310 Mill street, after a long illness with Brights disease. He had been sick over a year. Mr. Hutchinson was a well known resident of Alton, and had lived here for many years. He is survived by six children, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. The children are C. W. Hutchinson, Alton; George W. Hutchinson, St. Louis; Mrs. William Lively, Alton; Miss Margaret Hutchinson, Jess Hutchinson, Alton; and Mrs. S. T. Nerup of Lakemore, Ohio. Hutchinson passed away Friday noon. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Lively home, and burial will be in City cemetery. *****************************************
HUTCHINSON, GEORGE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 11, 1922 George Hutchinson, in the mechanical department at the plant of the Laclede Steel Co., died at St. Joseph's hospital this morning after a long illness there. He was an intimate friend of Lafayette Young, the general manager of the Laclede. Mr. Young had known him in his own boyhood and he sent for Hutchinson to come here three years ago. Mr. Young knew of the address of a brother, H. C. Hutchinson, in Cleveland, and notified him of the death. The address of two daughters of the deceased is not known to Mr. Young. Information was being awaited today from the family. Mr. Hutchinson was about 55 years of age. *********************************************
HUTCHINSON, KNOCH/Source: Collinsville Herald, February 7, 1919 Knoch Hutchinson of Cedar Street, only negro coal miner, age about 70 years, member of the United Mine Workers, living in Collinsville, died at his home Tuesday. The funeral on Thursday afternoon was attended by the members of the miners local union No. 364, to which he belonged. Hutchinson had worked around the mines for 40 years, according to old-timers in the organization, having been an employee of the Consolidated Coal Company before the union organized. He worked at the old Consolidated Mine No. 2 before it was abandoned for the present Mine No. 17. There formerly was another negro, named Otles, in the organization years ago, but he died. Hutchinson is survived by his wife and several children. *******************************************
HYDE, ANNA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 24, 1923 Mrs. Anna Hyde, aged 87, a resident of Godfrey for many years, died last night at midnight in her home from old age. Mrs. Hyde lived alone in Godfrey for years. She was a native of Wales. Many years ago she came to Godfrey to make her home and there she reared her family. She leaves two sons, Fred Hyde of St. Louis and Henry Hyde, who is in Florida. The latter son is on a cruise off the Florida coast and some difficulty was being experienced in getting word to him, so it was impossible to decide upon the funeral time until he could be heard from. In her long career in Godfrey, Mrs. Hyde made a large number of good friends. She came there a young married woman, about fifty-five years ago. Later, she moved to Lafayette, Ind., with her husband Henry J. Hyde, and remained there 28 years. After his death she came back to Godfrey about sixteen years ago to live in the little home in which she and her husband had lived. There, among the folks she used to know as neighbors and friends, the aged woman passed the remainder of her days. Until about a year ago she would go out of the house frequently, but her age began to make that impossible. She insisted upon doing all her own work about her home and was altogether capable of doing it until a few weeks ago when she took down and required more attention. Her neighbors had been good to her and they looked in on her frequently to see that everything was all right with her. She was a well educated woman, very intelligent and a good conversationalist. Her company was much sought for that reason, although she was so old. Neighbors say that her home was well kept and that she was a high grade housekeeper. She was a member of the Baptist church of many years standing. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the home at Godfrey, Rev. Barber officiating. Burial will be in the Godfrey cemetery. ********************************************
HYNDMAN, BEN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 12, 1921 Ben Hyndman died yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock at his home, at the age of 54 years. Hyndman, who was the son of the late Robert Hyndman, for many years an employee of the Alton Woolen Mills, was known as the "Popcorn King" through the raising of a fine grade of popcorn. Hyndman was single, and is survived by his mother, Mrs. Eliza Hyndman, two brothers, John of Texas and Robert of Dorsey Station, and by a sister, Miss Jennie Hyndman. The funeral will be held from the Jacoby Undertaking parlors of this city, but the time of the services has not been set, awaiting word from John Hyndman. The family moved away from Alton many years ago, but will be well remembered by old time friends. Hyndman died at the family home at Dorsey Station. ******************************************
HYNING, A. O. VAN/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, Wednesday, January 6, 1892 A. O. Van Hyning, foreman of the bath tub shop at Leclaire, died Friday night [Jan. 1] at 10:30 o'clock of rheumatism of the heart. The remains were sent to Butler, Monday, for interment. The entire working force of Leclaire accompanied the remains to the depot. Mr. Van Hyning was 41 years and 9 months of age and leaves a wife and four children.
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