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McCORMICK, JAMES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 3, 1923

James McCormick, for fifty years an engineer on river boats and for six years in charge of a ferryboat at Alton, died yesterday afternoon at 5:50 o'clock at the Myrtle House where he had made his home the past 35 years. His death was due to old age. He was 74. The past six years Mr. McCormick had been unable to do any work because of arterial hardening. For many years he was connected with boats belonging to the Polar Wave Ice Co. for most of the time. He was engineer on some of the powerful crafts that used to tow great barges of ice up and down the river. He began his work on steamboats when he was 16 years of age. The nearest relatives he leaves are cousins. The body will be buried from the Myrtle House, Monday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, Rev. Fr. Tarrent officiating. Interment will be in City cemetery.

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McCUNE, GEORGE D./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 17, 1921           Soldier Killed in France

Funeral services for George D. McCune, whose body recently was returned from France, were conducted yesterday at the Upper Alton Presbyterian Church by the Rev. John Morrison, the pastor. George McCune was a son of Charles and Mary McCune and was born at Browns Station, Mo., May 30, 1892. He resided in East St. Louis and Edwardsville before coming to Alton. While here he was a prominent member of the Twelfth Street Presbyterian church. He enlisted in St. Louis on December 31, 1917, and was immediately assigned to Paris Island, S. C. He was next stationed at Camp Ovantico, Md., and after a stay of three months sailed for France. With the 3rd replacement battalion of the 144th, he landed at Brest and was sent to Chatillion for further training. He was killed in the capture of Mont Blanc Ridge on October 6, 1918, and was buried by his comrades in St. Stenne. At the time of his death he was entitled to wear three battle clasps on his victory medal. He was stationed at Chatillion from May 10, 1918 to June 8 of the last year. From there he went to Beileau Woods and joined the Sixth Regiment, with which he was at the front until June 5. He fought in the battles of Vierzy, Soissons sector, July 18 to 22, 1918, where a successful attack was made on German positions.

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McDADE, JOHN/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, January 11, 1893

John McDade, son of Mrs. Sarah McDade, of this city, died Sunday night [Jan. 8] at 8:45 o'clock at the home of his brother, Samuel, at Glen Carbon. He had an attack of la grippe, which affected his brain and caused death. The remains were brought to his mother's home Monday afternoon and the funeral occurred yesterday afternoon. The interment was made at Woodlawn. He was 19 years old and was an industrious and energetic helper in the support of the family. For the past several months he has been employed by the Press Brick Company at Glen Carbon.

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McDONALD, ANDREW/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 14, 1923                    Former Fire Chief Stricken With Heart Trouble

A strange fatality seems to be following the candidates for office of constable at the city election to be held April 3. Today the death list has reached three and for a third time today the city clerk was obliged to withdraw a candidate's name from the list eligible to run for that office, on receiving a death certificate. The statement was made in the Telegraph, facetiously, at the time there had been two death vacancies that the third man to get first place should look out, and little was it thought at the time that there would so soon be still another vacancy in first place on the constable ticket. Andrew McDonald, former chief of the Alton fire department and candidate for constable, died last night at 9:15 o'clock at his home, 1607 Joesting avenue, from heart trouble. His death was very unexpected. He had not been in good health for ten years but there was no apparent indication of a sudden collapse. He had been staying at home and was in bed most of the time the past few days. He passed away suddenly and it was a great surprise to the members of his family. The death of Mr. McDonald is the third among the candidates for the office of constable holding first place in the order of filing. The first one to die was William Thompson, a colored man. That made place for D. W. Simpson, who succeeded Thompson as first man on the ticket, according to the order of filing. Simpson died and that made place for McDonald who had been third. Now McDonald is dead and a fourth man takes his place at the head of the ticket. For twenty years Andrew McDonald was with the Alton fire department. Fifteen years of that time he served as chief and he had his headquarters at old No. 2 hose house on Broadway. He had spent almost his entire life in Alton. He came here at the age of eight from his birth place, Morning Sun, Ohio, where he was born 65 years ago. His wife, who was Malinda Strohkirch, survives him. They had been married 41 years. He leaves also six children. Two sisters survive him, Mrs. Catherine Thompson of Chicago, and Mrs. Mary J. Crawford of Bloomington. One brother, Patrick McDonald of St. James, Mo., also survives. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from St. Patrick's church and services will be conducted by Rev. Fr. Kehoe. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. The death of Andrew McDonald removes a man who was well known in Alton in the days of his boyhood and young manhood. He was a man of giant strength and a magnificent constitution. He had a large number of friends in Alton who had found him always most loyal to them.

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McDONALD, CHARLES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 10, 1922           Accidently Shot By His Brother With Rifle

The funeral of Charles McDonald, son of Mr. and Mrs. James McDonald, slain Saturday by accident by his brother, Leroy, was held this morning at 9 o'clock from St. Patrick's church where services were conducted by Rev. Fr. Kehoe. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. The Telegraph mentioned briefly the fact that the killing had occurred, but it was too late for any details to be given Saturday. The two boys had been taking a bath in a shed outside the house, and while so engaged one of them noticed a defective cat rifle that was hanging up in the shed. The rifle had no stock, and the hammer would not stay placed. The older boy, Charles, aged 11, reached up for the rifle and pointing it at his younger brother, Leroy, aged 9, in play, must have touched the defective hammer, pulling it back far enough to make it slip and discharge the little 22 caliber cartridge. The bullet entered the boy's breast, piercing his heart. After the shooting the wounded boy ran a short distance to the house and there fell dead.

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McDONALD, JANE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 28, 1921

Mrs. Jane McDonald died Sunday at twelve o'clock at her home, 1110 East Sixth Street, from weakness of old age, she being in her 83rd year. Mrs. McDonald has been feeble for a long number of years and for the past six months has been bedfast. She passed away quietly and peacefully, closing a happy and useful life. She was born in Bingar, Ireland, in 1838, and at the age of seven went to Scotland. In 1855 she came to America and went to Salt Lake City, where she became the bride of Alex McDonald. The following year the young couple went east and located in Godfrey township, where they raised a large family of children. McDonald died 26 years ago. Mrs. McDonald was a widely known woman, a good neighbor and mother. She is survived by six children, eighteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. The children are Mrs. Jane Mitchell, Delhi, Ill.; Mrs. Agnes Cheney, Coronodo Beach, Calif.; Norval McDonald, Springfield, Ill.; John McDonald, Maywood, Ill.; Mrs. Mathilda Robertson and Mrs. Mary Smith of this city. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Mathilda McDougal of Centralia, Kansas, and Mrs. Margaret Chew of Atchison, Kansas. The funeral will be held at two o'clock Tuesday from the family home and services will be conducted by Elder George S. Barraclough of East St. Louis, pastor of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

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McDONNELL, BARNEY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 29, 1923

Barney McDonnell, assistant to the street commissioner of Alton, died Saturday night at 11:30 o'clock in St. Joseph's hospital where he was taken a few days before suffering from bad case of pneumonia. He was 42 years of age, was born in Ireland and had come here with his parents when he was about 3 years of age. He was known as a hard working, patient man; and he had many friends. It was Mr. McDonnell who had the frightful experience in a sewer manhole in Upper Alton, when he was buried under a sudden rush of sewage after he had fallen insensible from a ladder as he was trying to escape from what would have been a death trap. It is believed by those who had charge of McDonnell that the sewer accident had nothing to do with his fatal illness. He had been in bad health for a long time anyhow, they say. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock from SS. Peter and Paul's Cathedral. The body will be until then at the Klunk undertaking establishment. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and the Railway Trainmen. He is survived by his wife, who is an invalid and is in a hospital in St. Louis.

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McEVOY, AGNES/Source: Alton Telegraph, Thursday, March 25, 1897

The body of Miss Agnes McEvoy arrived from St. Louis at 9:15 a.m. Monday. It was accompanied by a large number of friends and relatives and was met at the depot by an assemblage of friends from this city. Funeral services were at the Cathedral at 10 o'clock, and interment was in Greenwood cemetery.

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McGEE, ANNA (nee VOEGEL)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 5, 1920

Word has been received in Alton of the death of Mrs. Anna Voegel McGee of Venice, Ill. She is the wife of Postmaster James McGee. The funeral will be tomorrow morning at 8:30 from the Catholic Church in Venice. Mrs. Frank Pieper and Mrs. Katherine Kane will attend the funeral.

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McGINNIS, THOMAS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 21, 1904

Mr. Thomas McGinnis Sr., of North Alton, died Tuesday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Degenhardt, 1119 State street, where he has been the past ten days. Like a bird winging its way homeward after the long, worry-laden day did his soul leave its earthly tenement for its place among the Immortals. The end was very peaceful and came without a struggle. He was about 91 years of age and has been a respected citizen of Alton for 53 years. For many years he was engaged in contracting and many of the early day residences and buildings of a quasi-public character including the Cathedral on State street, were built in part or wholly by him. He also put up the first house in every town between here and Springfield, the first house being a section house erected for the use of section crews of the road. He retired from business in 1875 and took a trip to the old country, and since then while always active, he has spent his time in informing himself in the world's history and in church and charitable matters. He was very religious and lived his religious belief in as far as mortal can. He was a good father, a worthy and energetic citizen and a good man in all respects, and the family has the sympathy of the community. But death, while always hard, in his case came as an agent of Nature merely and the passing of life was as the going from the supernal life to the eternal one and was more in the nature of a reward for a well spent life. Up to three weeks ago when carbuncles made their appearance on his neck, Mr. McGinnis, despite his great age was active and filled with interest in current doings of the city and of the world, but these carbuncles eventually caused complications which ended in death. He leaves five children, Attorney John F. McGinnis of Alton, Thomas McGinnis of North Alton, Mrs. Mary Degenhardt, and Mrs. Eliza Hale of Alton, and Mrs. James T. Callahan of North Alton, and twenty-eight grandchildren. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock from the Cathedral to Greenwood Cemetery.

Alton Evening Telegraph, December 23, 1904

There was a very large attendance Friday morning of friends of deceased and of the family at the funeral of the late Thomas McGinnis Sr., and some very beautiful floral offerings were made by those who knew and respected Mr. McGinnis in life. Services were conducted at the Cathedral and at the graveside. At the church, a Requiem High Mass was celebrated by Rev. E. F. Spaulding, rector of the Cathedral, assisted by Rev. Frs. Fennessey and Tarrant. In Greenwood cemetery, where interment was made, brief services were conducted by Rev. Spalding and Rev. Fr. Fennessey. The pall bearers were five grandsons: Messrs. C. H. Degenhardt, Thomas and Chalres Hale, Louis and Thomas McGinnis and a nephew, Mr. Hugh Black.

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McGRATH, PATRICK/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 16, 1922

Patrick McGrath died this morning at St. Joseph's Hospital from the wound inflicted last Saturday night by a negro named Robert Harris, in East End place. McGrath had shown a wonderful strength after he was shot. The bullet had made six perforations of his intestines and he was operated on and the wounds sewed up. It was not believed he would live, but McGrath kept showing much better symptoms than could have been expected. The end came this morning. Harris, the man who shot him, has been taken to the county jail. The story told by McGrath was that he was interfering in a fight between two boys, as peacemaker, when Harris took a shot at him, hitting him in the abdomen. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery, from the home of his mother, Mrs. Emma McGrath, next Monday morning.

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McGUIGGAN or McQUIGGAN, MARGUERITE (nee HOHMAN)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 19, 1920            Bride Killed on Honeymoon in Chicago - Married in Alton

Mrs. A. M. McGuiggan, nee Marguerite Hohman, was fatally injured in Chicago Sunday, while honeymooning there. Her husband was hurt, but not seriously. The couple were struck by a mail motor truck which crushed them against a street car as they were crossing a downtown street in Chicago. Mrs. McGuiggan died some time later in a hospital. The tidings of their daughter's injury came during the night to Mr. and Mrs. Hohman, but did not tell of her death. That information was received later by them. Mr. Hohman and son Victor, departed this morning for Chicago. They did not know on their departure where the daughter's body was, nor in what hospital she had died. The death of Mrs. McGuiggan, who was married in Alton last Wednesday, shocked a large number of Alton people who had known and admired the young woman. There was much interest in the announcement of her engagement. The young couple started away last Wednesday night on their honeymoon trip to Chicago, and were to have been back home in a few days. The shocking tidings that came early this morning that their daughter had been seriously hurt, was sent over the name of Mr. McGuiggan, but it is believed that he merely dictated the message, owing to a confusion of the name. Mrs. McGuiggan was a charming young woman, and had a very large circle of friends in Alton. She was an interested worker in the Evangelical church and Sunday School. She was born and reared in Alton, and was 24 years of age. Her parents have only one other child, their son. Ever since the Y. W. C. A. was organized, Mrs. McGuiggan had been very much interested in its work and she had been one of the most efficient workers in its behalf. She was a bright, charming girl of a very religious character. Mr. McGuiggan has been a resident of Alton about seven years. He served in the army, and after his discharged returned to Alton and resumed his work in the Wood River refinery of the Standard Oil Co. A message received this morning said that Mrs. McQuiggan died at 7 o'clock this morning. Her death had not taken place, at was said, at the time the first message was sent. The message also said her husband's foot had been crushed, but did not mention other injuries he received.

Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 20, 1920

The body of Mrs. A. M. McGuiggan, accompanied by Mr. McGuiggan, Henry Hohman, father, and his son, Victor, arrived in Alton this morning on the 5:40 C. & A. train, and was taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hohman, 1027 Gold street. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock from the Evangelical church. Rev. O. W. Heggemeier, who married the young couple last Wednesday night, will officiate. Interment will be in the City cemetery. According to the story told by Mr. McGuiggan, he and Mrs. McGuiggan were at a street crossing, downtown in Chicago, and started to cross the street as the traffic cop's whistle blew. Before they reached the other side, the second signal was given, and traffic started in the opposite direction. The couple stepped back out of the way of a passenger car, and were struck by a mail truck. Both were thrown to the pavement. An ambulance was called, and Mr. McGuiggan picked up his wife and placed her inside, little thinking that her injuries were serious. Mrs. McGuiggan died enroute to the hospital. Her ribs were crushed against her heart and she sustained other internal injuries. Mr. McGuiggan's heel was injured, but otherwise he was not hurt. Very few of the details were accurately known until the arrival of the party this morning from Chicago. It was believed until they came that Mrs. McGuiggan had lived some time after being hurt, but this impression was conveyed in the first telegram apprising her parents of the accident. Instead of telling them she had been killed, the message merely said she had been seriously hurt and later they were told of her death. The Chicago Tribune today contained the following account of the inquest into the death of Mrs. McGuiggan: "The inquest into the death of Mrs. Marguerite McGuiggan, a bride of four days, who was killed by a motor truck Sunday night at West Madison and Clark streets, was continued yesterday until April 27, to allow the police more time to investigate. The husband limped into the room where the inquest was being held. The police handed him the wedding ring and other articles of jewelry his bride had worn. Undertaker William Bauer, who accompanied Mr. Hohman to Chicago to bring home the body of Mrs. McGuiggan, said that when the fact became known through the newspapers that an Alton girl had been killed while on her honeymoon in Chicago, many former Alton people called at the hotel and offered their services to do anything that might need to be done to make it easier for Mr. McGuiggan.

Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 21, 1920

The Evangelical church at Eighth and Henry streets was filled to capacity this afternoon at 2 o'clock, when funeral services were held by Rev. O. W. Heggemeier, over the remains of Mrs. A. W. McQuiggan, a bride of four days, who was killed in Chicago Sunday night. The choir rendered beautiful selections, and a touching sermon was preached by Rev. Heggemeier, who spoke of the beautiful life of the young wife, who was one of the most active workers of the church. The body was interred in City Cemetery. The grave was covered with beautiful floral offerings. The pallbearers included Ira Oertli, Ernest .......... David Reed, of Laflin, Mo .......  [unreadable]     [note:  her name was spelled two ways...McGuiggan - McQuiggan]

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McHUGH, FLORETTE/Source: Collinsville Herald, August 10, 1928

Miss Florette McHugh, one of the most widely known school teachers in Madison county, died at her home in this city Monday evening at 7:40 o'clock following an illness of little more than a week. Miss McHugh was born near Edwardsville October 27, 1880, and her early childhood was spent on the farm. The family moved to Collinsville when she was about seven years old, and she entered the second grade here. She graduated from the Collinsville public schools with the class of 1899. For a time after her graduation she taught in the country schools near Collinsville, then because her health was bad she went to Utah, where she taught school for three years. Returning to this city she spent several years at home, later teaching at the Lanham school and then at a Granite City school. For a number of years she has been teaching the sixth grade at the Webster school. She united with the Methodist church during Rev. Bonner's pastorate and was an active worker in the various departments of the church. She was also a member of the Daughters of Union Veterans, her father being a well known Civil War veteran. She is survived by her father, Hugh McHugh, two sisters, Mrs. Jeanette James of East St. Louis and Mrs. Josephine Patek of this city, four nieces and one nephew and an aged uncle, John McHugh, who lived with her and her father. Her mother preceded her in death several years ago. Mrs. James is a twin sister of Miss McHugh. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family residence, 514 Garesche avenue to the Methodist church at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Wm. H. Poole officiated. Burial was made in the St. John's cemetery.
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McHUGH, HUGH/Source: Collinsville Herald, April 26, 1935

Taps were blown for the last member of the Samuel T. Hughes Post, Grand Army of the Republic, of Collinsville, when Hugh McHugh was laid to rest in St. John’s cemetery Sunday afternoon. Mr. McHugh, who for many years kept the records of the local post and saw his comrades answer the last roll call one by one, died at 6:30 o’clock last Friday morning, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Patek, 630 Burroughs avenue. With the death of Mr. McHugh, Samuel T. Hughes Post passes into history and all that remains are memories and records – memories of the deeds performed on the field of battles during the Civil War by its members and the efforts they put forth to advance this community, and records of the Post’s activities, many of them inscrolled with the hand of Hugh McHugh, the last hand to be made motionless. One more entry is to be made to the records and the final chapter of the G.A.R. Post will have been written – Hugh McHugh has been laid to rest. Mr. McHugh was 91 years old at the time of his death, and would have been 92 had he lived for 17 more days. He was bon in Hanover, Ohio, on May 6, 1843. He was educated in Hanover and was graduated from the high school in that city. Before the Civil War broke out, Mr. McHugh entered Mt. Union College and from college he went into the service of the Union, enlisting in Company H, 19th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, on April 20, 1861, when he was less than 19 years of age. He served under Gen. McClellan and Gen. Rosecrans in West Virginia and took part in the Battle of Rich Mountain, one of the first of the war. When he was discharged from this organization, he re-enlisted in Company K, 115th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He served as a sergeant, second lieutenant and acted as quartermaster for his regiment until his final discharge from the army at Cleveland, Ohio, on July 7,1865. Some time after the war, Mr. McHugh came to Illinois and located in Madison county. He settled near Edwardsville and was married to Miss Martha McTeer. He resided in Collinsville for about 45 years. Mr. McHugh’s wife, two sons and one daughter preceded him in death. Two daughters survive. They are Mrs. Frank Patek of Collinsville and Mrs. Leo James of East St. Louis. There are also five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Patek on Burroughs avenue to the Methodist Episcopal church at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. O. B. Kinsey officiating. Burial at St. John’s cemetery. Military rites accompanied the final services for Mr. McHugh. The Sons of Veterans had charge of the services, with the Superintendent of the Schools, C. H. Dorris serving as commander and E. A. Friend as chaplain. Leighton Evatt Post No. 365, American Legion, paid honor to Mr. McHugh and its firing squad took part in the services. Members of the Daughters of Veterans attended in body. Pallbearers were members of the Sons of Veterans, J. G. Gerstenecker, Dan Turntine, William McCormick, William Gavin, Charles Thilman and George Turner. As the body of Mr. McHugh was laid to rest Charles Thilman blew taps and from a distance, as if an echo, Chris Menze repeated the final notes.
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McHUGH, MARTHA (nee McTEER)/Source: Collinsville Herald, March 12, 1926

Mrs. Martha McHugh, Wife of War Veteran Expires at Age of 83; Mrs. Martha McHugh, a resident of this city for more than fifty years, passed away at her home, 514 Garesche Avenue at 1:30 a.m., Monday after an illness of several months. Until about Christmas, Mrs. McHugh had been in good health but various ailments have developed and she has been confined to her bed for the past month. Mrs. McHugh was a member of an old Collinsville family. She was formerly Miss Martha McTeer, the family resided on a farm until about the time of her marriage. She was a member of the Methodist church and until a few years ago was a very active worker for the church. She was born in Indiana and came to this part of the country while a young girl. She was 73 years, 1 month and 23 days old. She is survived by her husband, Hugh McHugh, a well known Civil War veteran, three daughters, Mrs. Frank Patek and Miss Florence McHugh of this city, and Mrs. L. A. James of East St. Louis, and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held from the family residence Wednesday afternoon to the Methodist Episcopal church at 2 o'clock. Reverend Poole presided. Interment was made in the St. Johns Cemetery.
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McKEE, MARY MARGARET/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 13, 1919

Mary Margaret, the 3 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur McKee of 441 Belleview avenue, died this morning after an illness of three weeks. The child had been sick with influenza, which had attacked the whole family. She was the first to take the malady and the first to recover apparently. She was up and around and suffered a relapse which developed complications. The past week she had been in a very bad way. She is survived by her parents and two brothers. The funeral of the little one will be held from the home Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. F. H. Brown officiating. Interment will be in Melville cemetery.

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McKEE, ROBERT G./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Friday, June 30, 1899

Robert G. McKee, aged thirteen years, died at five o'clock this morning from tetanus, resulting from an injury self-inflicted, accidentally, about one week ago. The lad lived at the home of his stepfather, David B. Bogue, at 916 Belle street. While playing with a toy pistol loaded with a blank cartridge, one week ago, the pistol was accidentally discharged and the boy's hand was badly cut and burned. The injury was not considered serious, but the wound did not heal and a few days after began to show alarming symptoms. Lockjaw set in and the little fellow died after great suffering. His death occurred on his thirteenth birthday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday from the home.

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McKENZIE, A. G./Source: Alton Weekly Courier, February 23, 1854

We learn with deep regret that A. G. McKenzie, Esq., merchant of this city, died on Saturday morning, at the Sisters' Hospital, St. Louis, from the injuries he received by the explosion of the Kate Kearney. Thus is added another to the long catalogue of deaths, resulting from this terrible explosion, and it is impossible to say how much longer the list may yet be swelled. Mr. McKenzie emigrated from the North of Scotland to this country seven or eight years ago, and for several years past, he has resided in this city. He was about 32 years old, of industrious and strictly temperate habits, and his intercourse with our citizens had been such as to win for him general confidence and esteem. Some months ago he commenced business as a bookseller and stationer on Second street, and had succeeded in building up a handsome business. Mr. McKenzie received every attention which his situation demanded. From the time of the accident until his death, J. A. Ryrie, Esq., of this city, himself wounded, generously devoted himself to the relief of his sufferings, and it will be a great consolation to the relations of Mr. McKenzie to know that in his last moments, he was attended by kind and sympathizing friends, and that though he was a stranger, he was not among strangers, but among brothers.

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McKERNAN, MICHAEL/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 8, 1922

Michael McKernan, aged 51, well known transfer man, died this morning at 3:30 o'clock at his home, 339 Dry street. His death was due to pneumonia. He was taken sick Saturday morning at his home and his case was regarded as grave from the very first. He had done a hard day's work on Friday, moving books for the public schools, and it is supposed that he overdid himself and was in no condition to withstand the assault made by pneumonia. He had been a strong, healthy man, and used to an active life out of doors. There was very little hope held out for his recovery from the very first. Yesterday morning he seemed a little better but the disease made rapid progress afterward and the end came this morning. The death of Mr. McKernan, culminating his sickness, was the cause of widespread regret in Alton and vicinity. He had been engaged in the business of baggage hauling for a long time, and he was recognized as a man of the best character. He came to Alton to make his home twenty five years ago. He was reliable in his business and a man whose word was absolutely dependable. With the men who are engaged in the same line as he was, he stood high and all of them regarded him as a good friend more than a business competitor. When they learned that he was seriously ill, there was a general manifestation of concern over him among those who were his rivals in business, and not one of them failed to express the sincerest hopes that the fears that his illness would be fatal would not be borne out. Mr. McKernan was conscious of his approaching end. He insisted upon giving directions for the disposal of his business, made some arrangements for his funeral, indicated the kind of a casket he wanted, and manifested the closest concern about seeing to it that all his business affairs were settled. He sent for his competitor, Harry Collins, and to him entrusted the collection of certain debts due him. When attempts were made to persuade him to desist, he insisted that he knew that he would soon be gone and that it was necessary for him to be prepared. The closing hours of his life weere devoted to giving good counsel to members of his family. Mr. McKernan leaves a wife and three children, one son and two daughters, Paul, Katherine and Helen. He leaves also four brothers and two sisters, John, Bert, Frank and Joe; and Misses Anna and Katherine McKernan. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock from SS Peter and Paul's Cathedral.

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McKINNEY, MARY ELIZABETH (nee KELLENBERGER)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Monday, April 3, 1899

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth McKinney, wife of Dr. A. R. McKinney, passed away Sunday night shortly after midnight, after an illness whose beginning dates from a paralytic stroke which rendered her helpless January 9. Since Mrs. McKinney was first stricken with the fatal stroke, her condition has been such as to enlist the sympathy with the interest of everyone in Alton who had known her. Hers was a life that was a beautiful one. In her home she was a mother in the best sense of the word and always did she devote her time and energies to making home more happy for her family. By her friends she was valued as a true friend and a highly estimable woman. When she was first taken ill, everyone was interested and reports of her condition were eagerly sought. When she gave signs of rallying from the stroke and her family persuaded itself to the belief that she would at last recover her health and be able to resume her old place in the home and among her friends, there was sincere thankfulness upon the part of all. It was about ten days ago that decline set in and she sank steadily until Sunday at midnight, 12:45 o'clock, when the feeble flame of life burned out. Mary Elizabeth Kellenberger was born in Alton, March 3, 1842, and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Kellenberger. She leaves besides her husband, Dr. A. R. McKinney, two sons, Lewis R. and George A. McKinney. She was a member of a large family of brothers and sisters also living: Mrs. Joseph Hamill, of this city [Alton], Messrs. A. J. Kellenberger of Alton; Ed Kellenberger of Piasa; Harry Kellenberger of Godfrey, and Charles Kellenberger of San Francisco. Mrs. McKinney was married to Dr. A. R. McKinney June 1868. Mrs. McKinney had an only daughter, Miss Gertrude McKinney, whose sad death last summer so bereaved the community and hastened the death of the mother, whose life's light seemed taken with the death of her daughter. She was almost a life-long member of the Presbyterian church, and was one of the most active ones in church work. She was treasurer of the Aid Society of the church for many years, and to this society her death will be a sad loss. Few women in Alton passing away could have left a larger circle of sincere mourners outside of her own family.  Of a quiet and retiring disposition, with strong affections, she won a place in the hearts of all who knew her. Once having formed a friendship, it was not easily broken, and the parting leaves tears and regrets on all sides. A faithful wife and mother, a true sister, an excellent friend, and a humble and consistent believer and follower of the Savior of men, has entered into the rest provided for the people of God. The funeral will take place on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family residence on Grove street.

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McKITTRICK, NELLIE/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, January 29, 1895

Nellie, the bright-eyed little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McKittrick, died at noon today. She took sick about a month ago with whooping cough and was nearly well when a week ago Friday, an abscess formed on her right side. Last night Dr. Joseph Pogue performed an operation for appendicitis, removing the obstruction. The child seemed to improve afterwards, but took a change for the worse at six o'clock this morning, and sank until death brought her young life to a close. She was an only daughter, the treasure of her parents and a pet of all, and her death has spread a gloom over the happy home. The funeral will take place from the family residence on Center street Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Services will be conducted by Rev. W. E. Ravenscroft. The body will be laid to rest in Oaklawn cemetery on the Troy road.

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McMICHAEL, WRILEY ALEXANDER/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, August 31, 1931/Submitted by Marjorie Adams

Funeral services for W. A. McMichael, 83, of Worden, who died Saturday at 4:45 P.M. in the St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland were held today at 1 o'clock at the home of Ernet Voight near St. Jacob and were followed by services at the Baptist Church in Alhambra. Interment was made in the Alhambra Cemetery. Mr. McMichael fell and fractured his hip August 22. Mr. McMichael was born near Alhambra Aug. 1, 1848 and was the son of James and Eliza McMichael. He followed the occupation of farming. In 1920 he retired and moved to Alhambra where the family lived until three years later when the death of Mrs. McMichael occurred. Mr. McMichael was a member of the Baptist Church in Alhambra. Surviving are three sons, John and Albert J. McMichael of Alhambra, Harry P. McMichael, St. Louis. Three daughters, Mrs. Henrietta Voight, St. Louis, Mrs. Harry Leu, Edwardsville, Mrs. Lillian Phillips, Worden; 19 grandchildren; one great grandchild; four brothers, William McMichael, Alhambra, Henry McMichael, Bartelsbille, Okla., Jesse McMichael, Los Angeles, Cal., Flavin McMichael of Worden; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Botling, Colorado Springs, Col., Mrs. Mae Larrabee, Mrs. Louis Harnsberger of Alhambra.

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McMONIGLE, GILBERT/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 6, 1921          Two Men Killed in Ice Plant by Electric Shock

George Downey, aged 55, and Gilbert McMonigle, aged 19, were found lying dead together in the refrigerating room at the plant of the Sulivan Coal Co., at Wood River yesterday morning. Marcus Paddock, a milk man, who had gone to the ice plant early in the morning for some ice to chill his milk, failing to arouse anyone, looked into the building and saw the two men lying between a pile of ice and the dumping machine. Realizing that they must be dead, as the air was filled with the odor of ammonia, he went for help and called out Percy Rice, who made an investigation. Mr. Rice, covering his face with cloth, rushed into the building and dragged both of the men out, little thinking of the danger he was going into as the electric wire which had caused the death of the two men was still lying on the floor. It is supposed that the current, 200 volts, carried on the line which caused the death of the two men, was made fatal to them by the fact that the men were standing in a wet place on the floor, which made a perfect ground. From the appearance of the two bodies, McMonigle must have been caught first and Downey went to his assistance. McMonigle was removing cakes of ice from the cans and had carried an extension cord from the office to the dumping plant where he was at work. The cord he had laid over some ice and over the iron cans of the dumping machine and the water soaking through doubtless started the deadly work of the current. McMonigle was badly burned. It appeared that Downey, going to help him, had received the fatal current himself and died. He was found lying at the feet of the younger man. Manager Rice said that the accident must have occurred between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m., and it was fully four hours before the men were found dead. They go to work at 11 o'clock and eat lunch at 1 o'clock and their lunches had not been touched. The current had burned out the socket and the lamp and the wire had been burned in two and was lying on the floor. Manager Rice found the ice plant machinery idle when he arrived. The men in charge of the plant being dead it took only a short time for the machinery to stop. Considerable ammonia escaped before the safety appliance operated and checked the flow. Mr. Downey lived with his family at 1224 East Broadway. McMongile lived across the street from the place where he was killed. Manager Rice was inclined to believe that a bolt of lightning had caused the death of the two men, but that was no indication of lightning in the place. It is said that where there is perfect connection such as would be formed by a man being in water, as these were, a low voltage, such as that on the deadly wires, would prove fatal.

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MCPIKE, HENRY G./Source: Transactions of the Illinois State Horticultural Society

Henry G. McPike was born at Lawrenceburg, Indiana July 6, 1825 and died April 18, 1910. Mr. McPike came to Alton in 1847, and continued to reside there until his death. He served as a member of the city council of Alton for many years and was mayor for two terms beginning in 1887. Early in the decade of 1860, he became interested in real estate and bought the place where he resided so many years, converting it into a beautiful orchard and garden, propagating many plants and flowers, most notable among which was the McPike grape which he originated and which bears his name. For about half a century he was an active member of the Alton Horticultural Society and was a constant attendant at its meetings and he was a source of inspiration and knowledge.

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McTEER, ANDREW/Source: Collinsville Herald, July 30, 1920

Andrew McTeer, a Civil War Veteran and retired farmer aged 82 years, 8 months and 2 days, died last Thursday, July 22, in the Soldiers and Sailors home at Quincy where he had resided for the last few years. The body was brought here Saturday and funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon from the residence of his sister Mrs. Hugh McHugh to the Methodist church. The Methodist minister, Rev. T. B. Sowers, preached a funeral sermon, and the services were under the auspices of the G.A.R. post, of which Mr. McTeer was member. Sons of Veterans acted as pallbearers and fired a salute at the grave. Burial was in Caseyville cemetery. Mr. McTeer was born in Bluff [Blount county, Tenn., Nov 20, 1833 [20 Nov 1837]. He moved to Illinois during the Civil War and enlisted as a volunteer in the 144th Illinois Infantry. Most of his service was spent guarding the military prison at Alton. He was married July 20, 1867 to Mary James, now deceased. They were the parents of seven children of whom six survive, all living in the West. There are nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Hugh McHugh, surviving.
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MACKETT, CHARLES/Source: Alton Telegraph, September 9, 1880

From Edwardsville - Charles Mackett, who had been greatly afflicted for a long time, died yesterday morning at his residence on Kansas street. The deceased was a citizen of this city for many years, and was well and favorably known by a large number of people. He was aged sixty-five years, and has left a widow and children (all adults) to mourn their loss. His funeral will take place this afternoon.

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MADSEN, CLEMENTINE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 26, 1921

Mrs. Clementine Madsen, wife of George Madsen, died Sunday noon, a few minutes before 1 o'clock at the family home on the Godfrey road. Her death followed an illness of about four years and she had been bedfast since a year ago last June. Her death was not unexpected as she had been sinking fast the last few days of her life. She was 50 years of age. Mrs. Madsen came to Alton with her husband about 12 years ago and started the Alton Floral Co. She conducted the business until bad health made it necessary to give it up and she turned it over to her daughter, Miss Marie Willis. On the home place her husband, George Madsen, has hot houses and conducted business on a large scale. Mrs. Madsen came to Alton from Edwardsville. She had been married. She leaves three children, Leo and Marie Willis, by a former marriage, and Helen Madsen. She leaves her husband and one sister, Mrs. Herman Raff of Gerald, Mo. Mrs. Madsen was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She was a successful business woman and by her uniform courtesy she had built up a very good business which she reluctantly gave up when she failed in health. She was a member of the First Presbyterian church and the funeral services, Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock from the home, will be conducted by Rev. Edward L. Gibson, the pastor.

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MAGAR, CHRISTIAN/Source: Alton Telegraph, Thursday, June 22, 1893

Christian Magar, a German about 74 years old, living in Fort Russell township, committed suicide Wednesday by hanging himself to a willow tree on the banks of Cahokia, one mile north of Edwardsville. He took off his shoes, removed his coat, vest and hat, laid his cane aside, tied a red handkerchief around his neck, and with a small rope fastened this to a lower limb of the tree and swung off. His feet were touching the ground and the body in a standing posture when found by John Bayer and John Kemp, two boys.

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MAGUIRE, CHARLES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 30, 1921

The remains of Charles Maguire, who died on the field of battle in France, will arrive home soon. A telegram received today by Magistrate Patrick Maguire said that the body of Charles Maguire had arrived at Hoboken, J. J., and that it would be shipped immediately on receipt of instructions from the family. Word was sent by way of Chicago as some of the boys there who were with Charles Maguire in battle when he died, desire to place a wreath on the casket, and a party of them have indicated that they desire to accompany the remains to Alton and be here at the time of the final burial in Greenwood cemetery. The arrival of Charles Maguire's remains here may be coincident with the arrival home of the remains of Maurice Walter, another Alton boy, who died a heroic death on the field of battle.

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MAGUIRE, FOREST (nee CLARK)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 23, 1920

Mrs. Forest Maguire, wife of Miles Maguire of 4101 Alby street, and daughter-in-law of Magistrate and Mrs. Patrick Maguire, died very unexpectedly yesterday afternoon in the office of Dr. A. Don Stocker in the Commercial building, from heart trouble following the extraction of six teeth which had been troubling her. Mrs. Maguire had taken dental gas, and owing to the difficult nature of the operation, had been under the influence of the anesthetic for some time. According to Dr. Stocker, she had come safely out from under the influence of the gas and had risen from the dentist's chair with the intention of going home to her children, when she collapsed. Doctors were called and two of them did all that was known to them to revive her, but without avail. She died at 5:40 o'clock, over an hour after she collapsed. Dr. Stocker, who has devoted himself exclusively to the extractionist line of the dental profession, is an expert at administering the gas, and he said that there was no apparent organic defect in Mrs. Maguire during the time she was under the influence of the gas, and it was a great surprise when she collapsed and failed to rally. It was not known that she had any heart trouble, and members of her family said that except for a bad toothache that caused her to visit the dentist's office to have the offending teeth pulled, she had nothing wrong with her so far as their knowledge went. Mrs. Maguire's maiden name was Clark. Beside her father, J. Clark, who lives in Alton, she leaves two sisters, Mrs. David Beauten of Detroit, and Mrs. J. C. Carroll of Milwaukee. The saddest feature of the death of Mrs. Maguire is that beside her husband she leaves four little sons, the oldest seven years old and the youngest nine months, who are left without a mother. She was the best of mothers and her interests centered chiefly in the little home and her family. Deaths from heart trouble following the administering of dental gas are very rare, and those who have studied the matter closely were greatly surprised that Mrs. Maguire collapsed and died after undergoing the experience. It is believed that Mrs. Maguire must have developed some heart trouble of late, and that the experience of having so many teeth extracted at once proved too heavy a tax on the weakened organ. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at nine o'clock from the Cathedral. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

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MAGUIRE, JACOB/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 8, 1923

Jacob Maguire, a resident of Alton for sixty-five years, died last night at the home of his grandson, Thomas Mulqueeney, after an illness of long duration, due to the weakness of great age. He would have been eighty-one years of age next October 20. To some of the younger people, the name of Jacob Maguire may not be a familiar one as for the past five years he has been confined to his home, and for two years to his room, while for three or four months he had been confined to his bed. But to the older residents of Alton, Jacob Maguire was well known. He came here from Philadelphia when he was sixteen years of age and stayed here ever since. He was a painter by trade but working at the trade was not enough to keep Mr. Maguire busy. He was a worker of the old school, and he wanted to be going all the time. His services were in demand by lodges and churches as care taker of the places, and he was a most faithful man wherever he was employed. There was a time under Mayor Beall that he was janitor of the city hall. He was devoted to his family and one of the outstanding characteristics of the man was his love for little children. He had been unconscious for three days, so the family supposed, but just before he died he spoke and the words he spoke were an admonition that they were to "take care of the little children." Some of those around him believed him to be unconscious when he spoke his farewell request, but others do not. They said it was just like him to think of the little ones he was leaving, his nine grandchildren and his four great grandchildren. He leaves beside his aged wife, one son, Charles E. Maguire, and three daughters, Mrs. Charles Mook, Mrs. Belle Hughes of Alton, and Mrs. Henry Eckhard of Denver. He leaves also three sisters, Mrs. Emma Berner, Mrs. Laura Paddock and Miss Sallie Maguire. The funeral will be held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the Mulqueeny home, 615 Forest avenue. Burial will be in the City cemetery.

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MAGUIRE, VIRGINIA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 22, 1921                 She Love the Children - Lady Who Lived at St. Joseph's Hospital Dies

Mrs. Virginia Maguire, widow of Michael Maguire, died this morning at 2:30 o'clock at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was 86 years old and had been a resident of Alton for 82 years. In the death of Mrs. Maguire passes one of Alton's best loved persons. It is said of Mrs. Maguire that she lived and labored not for riches, but to make herself useful. In her efforts to make herself useful, she made herself beloved. Mrs. Maguire was married here to Michael Maguire when she was 16 years of age. Her husband, who came here from Baltimore, died ten years later. It seemed that Mrs. Maguire had consecrated her life to service. In her kindly way she was of service to many families. She loved children, and took care of the children of many families when it became necessary for the parents to be away. So kindly was Mrs. Maguire, and so great was her love for children, that she was loved by them. She seemed not to care for the financial returns from this work, so long as she was able to support herself and be of service. She was inspired by her love for children, and her desire to be kind and of service to her friends. Mrs. Maguire formerly lived on Seventh street, but for the past 15 years she has made her home in St. Joseph's Hospital, her staying there being provided for by a former schoolmate who provided for Mrs. Maguire's stay by her will when she died. In a room filled with pictures of children, she was to her callers a hostess of incomparable charm. She was a genuine "old lady" of the old school. Clad in black, her beautiful, kindly features lighted by her pleasant smile, she was a familiar figure at the hospital. Few visitors at the hospital failed to "drop in and see Mrs. Maguire." Her love of children she retained. While she lived at the hospital, many children of St. Patrick's School called on her to receive from her hands crackers, which she always gave the youngsters. Mrs. Maguire was born in Richmon, Va., on February 4, 1835, and came to Alton when she was four years old. Her only surviving relatives are two nieces, Mrs. R. P. Harris and Miss Clare Ginter. Her only sister, Sister Savior, a sister of charity, died last September at Joplin, Mo. The body was taken today to the home of Mrs. Harris at 330 Alby street. The funeral will be Friday morning from Mrs. Harris' home. Requiem mass will be celebrated at Ss. Peter and Paul's Cathedral and interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

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MAHER, DANIEL/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 31, 1920

Daniel Maher, 89, died yesterday at his home near Godfrey, following an illness of a year. He had been a resident of that section for more than 30 years. He was born in Tipperary, Ireland, and came to America at the age of 19. Shortly after coming to this section he purchased the farm a mile northeast of Godfrey and has resided there since. He is survived by his widow and four sons and two daughters. The sons are William of Brighton, and Thomas, Edward and James who lived at home; the daughters are Mrs. Margaret Hennely of Granite City and Elizabeth Maher who lives at the Godfrey home. The funeral will be Monday morning at 10 o'clock, from SS. Peter and Paul's Cathedral, where Requiem Mass will be celebrated. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

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MAIN, SARAH A./Source: Troy Star, May 10, 1894

Died, at her home in this city [Troy], Friday, Mrs. Sarah A. Main, wife of S. H. Main, at the age of 34 years, 5 months and 22 days. The funeral took place Sunday morning at 11 o'clock from the family residence to the Baptist church, where appropriate exercises were conducted. The remains were interred in the Troy cemetery. It was a very sad affair. She leaves to mourn her death a husband and several children, one of whom is but a few months old.

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MAMOJA, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 19, 1921             Dies After Sleep of Five Days ... Found Asleep in Yager Park

John Mamajo died yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock at St. Joseph's hospital after a sleep of five days. From the time he was found unconscious in the home of Frank Savia in Yager Park, last Sunday morning, Mamoja never regained consciousness. Savia, when Mamoja became unconscious, notified Dr. H. W. Davis, who had the man removed to St. Joseph's hospital. The man was then turned over to Dr. G. F. Greenleaf of the Illinois Glass Co. Dr. Greenleaf last Wednesday stated that there was an indication that the man's comatose condition was due to some kind of poisoning, but just what kind was not determined. Reports were circulated that the man had consumed quantities of white mule, but Dr. Greenleaf said such reports could not be credited. He said there was no evidence of injury nor disease and that to all appearance the man had merely fallen into a natural sleep. It was at first thought that the man was in no immediate danger. Some doctors advanced the theory that the man had suffered a apoplectic stroke. Mamoja was married, hospital reports showed, but further facts were not obtainable.

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MANEKE, EMMA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 15, 1920

Miss Emma Maneke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Maneke of Godfrey, died at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the home of H. H. Hewitt on Liberty street, where she was employed. Miss Maneke was taken ill with diphtheria ten days ago, and became rapidly worse, an infection getting in a few days ago which finally reached her heart and caused death. The mother and father and sisters of the young woman were at her bedside when she died. Miss Maneke is a worker in the organizations of that member of the Twelfth Street Presbyterian church, and was an active worker in the organization of that church. Miss Maneke would have been 26 the 7th of October. She leaves her parents, two sisters, Mildred and Anna, and one brother, Albe?? [Albert?]. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at the H. H. Hewitt home and will be private. Burial will be in Godfrey cemetery at 2:45 o'clock. The casket will be opened at the grave site.

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MANION, MARY A./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 13, 1923

Mrs. Mary A. Manion, wife of Patrick J. Manion, died this morning at 4:30 o'clock at the family home, 430 East Eighth street, following an illness of seven weeks. Mrs. Manion was a home-loving woman, a kind mother and a warm friend. She was beloved by her family and friends for her many good and excellent qualities which endeared her to all with whom she came in contact. She was born and raised in Virginia and was married there in 1879. With her family she came to Alton about 25 years ago, and has resided here since that time. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Charles Mulville and Miss Sevilla Manion, of this city, and three sons, Charles Manion of East St. Louis, William and Emmett Manion of this city. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Thomas Moran, of this city, and three brothers, Thomas, Patrick and Timothy Giblin of Newark, Ohio. The funeral will be held from SS. Peter and Paul's Cathedral at 9 o'clock Friday morning. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery.

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MANION, WILLIAM/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, Wednesday, January 18, 1893

William Manion died, last night, at 8:40 o'clock, aged 77 years, 5 months and 2 days. His health has been failing for several years, but he was confined to his home only a short time. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning, from St. Mary's church. Rev. J. C. Daw will conduct services. The remains will be buried in the Catholic cemetery. Mr. Manion was born in county Golway, Ireland, August 13, 1815. He came to this country in 1837, and lived in New York 3 years, and in 1840 came to Edwardsville and settled on a farm about 3 miles out on the Hillsboro road. He was married just before leaving New York to Miss Mary Foley, who died in August 1874. Of this union four children survive: Thomas Manion and Mrs. Mary Grainey, wife of Michael Grainey, who resides east of town; Martin Joseph Manion of Box Butte, Nebraska, and Michael Manion of St. Louis. He was married April 6, 1875 to Mrs. Margaret Mansfield, who had five children, four of whom are now living. He lived on the farm on which he first settled up to within five years ago, when he came to town to take life easy. He came to this country poor, but by good management and hard work became one of the largest landowners in the county. He leaves a large estate.

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MARINO, SAM/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 28, 1921    Italian Asleep Eighteen Days in His Home - Dies From Sleeping Sickness

The second death in Alton within three days from the sleeping sickness was that of Sam Marino, an Italian, who died at his home, 802 Cherry street, after being asleep fro 18 days. Marino was supposed to be improving in condition, the attending physician, Dr. D. F. Duggan, said today, but a hemorrhage set in last night which proved fatal this morning. Marino was employed at the plant of the Laclede Steel company. He was a steady, industrious man, and took good care of his family, consisting of a wife and five children. Dr. Duggan, when called to attend Marino, diagnosed the case encephalitis, due to an attack of the grippe, and started treatment. Marino seemed to be responding to the treatment very well, and the sleep seemed to be not so deep as it had been. Two days before he died the attending physician was very hopeful of recovery, but the fatal turn came very unexpectedly from loss of blood. Marino was the head of the family whose home was bombed several years ago mysteriously. The explosion of bombs aroused the whole neighborhood. Pieces of the bomb were found strewn around the next morning. Passersby said that an automobile was driven along Third street, halted, someone hurled something from the car and then sped on. Then came the explosion which damaged the house but hurt none of the numerous inmates. Marino always insisted that he belonged to no secret society, had no enemies and had not the least idea who it was tried to blow up his house. The police were never able to get a clue to the perpetrators of the bomb outrage.

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MARTIN, THOMAS/Source: Alton Weekly Courier, September 20, 1855

An inquest was held yesterday in this city by W. G. Pinckard, Coroner, on the body of Thomas Martin who was drowned on the 12th inst., opposite this city, whilst loading a flatboat with railway ties. Verdict, came to his death by accidental drowning.

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MASBECK, ALBERT/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, January 11, 1893

Albert Masbeck, an old resident of the Bohemian settlement, south of town, died Saturday morning of lung fever. The funeral took place Monday morning. The remains were interred in Oaklawn. He was 76 years, 9 months and 12 days old. He was born March 25, 1815, in Prussia, and came to this country in February 1854 and settled in St. Louis. He located in Madison county in 1881.

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MASEL, LOUIS (nee VOLZ)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 19, 1923

Mrs. Louis Volz Masel died at 12:50 p.m. yesterday at her home, 607 Henry street. She was 50 years old. Mrs. Masel had been ill for two years, but her condition was not regarded as critical until several weeks ago. Her death came nearly seven months after that of her husband, Theodore Masel, who died on August 24, last. Mrs. Masel was born in Alton on May 11, 1872. She is survived by two children, Helen and Frederick of this city, and five step-children, Henry C., of Wood River, Theodore and Max Masel of this city, and Mrs. George Handler of Alton and Mrs. H. B. Kienker of St. Charles, Mo. She is survived also by four brothers, Charles Volz of Wood River, George, Will and Gus Volz of Alton, and two sisters, Mrs. E. W. Schmidt and G. A. Joesting of Alton. Mrs. Masel was a member of the Evangelical Church and of the Ladies' Aid Society of that church. She was prominent in the work of that church. Mrs. Masel was a woman noted for her kindliness and devotion to her home and children. Her character made for her warm friends of all with whom she came in contact and her death will bring sorrow to a large number of people whose love she had gained. Funeral services will be conducted at the home at 3 p.m. Wednesday, by the Rev. O. W. Heggemeier, pastor of the Evangelical Church, and the Rev. F. D. Butler, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Interment will be in City Cemetery.

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MASEL, THEODORE SR./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 25, 1922

Theo. Masel Sr., in his sixty-fifth year, died at St. Joseph's hospital at 4:30 p.m. yesterday following an operation for the relief of a malady which had been causing him trouble for a long time. Mr. Masel delayed speaking of the trouble he was having because he did not wish to alarm his wife. She had undergone a surgical operation last June in St. Louis, and had returned home. It was necessary to avoid causing her any worry, and for that reason Mr. Masel, not realizing the gravity of the trouble that was affecting him, said nothing about it until he found it absolutely necessary. Then, it appears, it was too late to do him any good. He was taken very seriously ill last Saturday afternoon as he was ending up his two weeks vacation. It was found that a surgical operation would be necessary if there was to be any hope at all of saving his life, and even then he had a slender chance. He underwent the operation Tuesday, and it was evident then that there was no hope for his recovery. He continued in a very bad way until 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, when he died. Mr. Masel was the chief construction engineer for the Western Cartridge Co., with which he had been connected since he came to Alton, twenty-seven years ago. He had charge of all building operations there and was regarded as a valuable member of the cartridge company's organization. He was born in Baryeuth, Germany, December 26, 1857. When he was nineteen years of age, he came to this country, and twenty-seven years ago he moved to Alton and took employment with the Western Cartridge Co. He had seen the plant grow from a comparatively small institution then, and his pride was in his work with that company. He was a member of the Evangelical church and was deeply interested in the work of that church. Mr. Masel was twice married. His second wife survives him. He leaves four sons, Henry, Theodore Jr., Max and Frederick, and three daughters, Mrs. George H. Handler, Mrs. H. B. Klenker and Miss Helen. Mr. Masel was a member of the Elks lodge. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the family home, 607 Henry street. Services will be conducted by Rev. O. W. Heggemeier, the pastor. Burial will be in City cemetery.

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MATHER, RICHARD M./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Thursday, February 23, 1899

Mr. Richard M. Mather, a well-known and highly respected citizen of North Alton, died at 5 o'clock this morning at his home. Mr. Mather had been suffering from stomach and heart trouble for a month, but had only been confined to his bed for a few days. He was down town only last Saturday consulting with a physician, and there was no anticipation that his taking away would be so sudden. He was 88 years of age. A sad coincidence connected with the death of Mr. Mather is the death of his only sister, both within a few hours. Shortly after a telegram had been sent to Sedalia, Mo., notifying his sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Wright, a dispatch was received hearing the news of her death at 7 o'clock this morning. Mr. Mather was born in Covington, Ky., and came to Alton in the early '50's. For thirty years he was a trusted employ of the Alton Agricultural Works, and moved to North Alton fifteen years ago. He was a charter member of Alton Lodge, No. 117, A.O.U.W., a man of sterling character and worth, whose death will be a severe shock to his family and acquaintances. Besides a wife and two brothers, George Mather of Sedalia, and Russell Mather of St. Louis, he leaves a family of four sons and three daughters: Russell H., Hiram G., Richard R., and Shelby L. Mather, all of North Alton; Mrs. Louis Kortkamp, of Hillsboro, and Misses Alice and Mabel Mather of North Alton. The funeral will take place Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home.

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MATHEWS, HIRAM C./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 15, 1921             Former Alton Councilmember Dies

Hiram C. Mathews died yesterday at 4:30 p.m. at his home, 431 East Fourth street. He was 56 years old, and had been a traveling salesman for 35 years. He was formerly a member of the City Council. Mr. Mathews, though troubled for a few years with a kidney malady, was seriously ill and confined to his bed for only two weeks. Three days ago his condition took a turn for the worse, and it was known by members of his family that the end was near. Mr. Mathews was a native of Alton. He was born here in 1865. He was married to Miss Josephine Lynch of St. Louis, in the Missouri city 31 years ago. Mr. Mathews was a salesman of advertising specialties, and was an accomplished man in his profession. He was a member of the United Commercial Travelers, and a member of the Masonic Fraternity, Piasa Lodge No. 27. During his long residence in Alton he made many friends by his genial disposition and willingness to be of service to others. His acquaintance was wide and he was respected by all who knew him. Mr. Mathews is survived by his aged mother, Mrs. H. S. Mathews; a sister, Mrs. T. P. Nesbett of Chicago; his widow, Mrs. Josephine Mathews; and four sons, Stephen E. of Cambridge, Mass., Harry S. of St. Louis, George H. and Clarence L., both of Alton. He is survived also by two grandchildren, John Edward and Daniel Hunter Mathews, both of St. Louis. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, but the time will not be set until Stephen E. Mathews of Cambridge reaches Alton. He is expected tomorrow. Burial will be in city cemetery.

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MATHEWS, HIRAM S./Source: Alton Telegraph, August 14, 1913

Hiram S. Matthews, aged 83, died Wednesday after an illness of three years due to the gradual break down from advanced age. Mr. Matthews had been a resident of Alton since 1854. He was born in Canterbury, N. H. The time of the funeral has not been set. He is survived by his wife, who recently passed her eightieth birthday, and by three children, Mrs. P. L. Betts and H. C. Matthews of Alton, and Mrs. T. P. Nisbett of Chicago. Mr. Matthews was for many years engaged in business in Alton. He dealt in hides and wool and had a wide reputation. It was only a few years ago that he gave up active business pursuits. He was known as a kindly, courteous gentleman of the old school, who never found it hard to be polite. He was always cheerful and always friendly to all whom he met. Though not an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, he always attended services there, even after he was really unable to get around safely, for many years he was the leader of the choir in the old Presbyterian Church and gave the most faithful service in that capacity. It was generally known that he was in failing health, but the news of his death came as a shock both to his relatives and his many friends.

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MATHEWS, UNKNOWN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 10, 1923

Mrs. Elijah Mathews, an elderly woman, was killed this afternoon when struck by a freight train at the North Wood River crossing. Her home was in Hartford, where she conducted a boarding house. The family moved to Hartford from Grafton recently. The woman is said to have stepped from an interurban car and was struck by the train, which, it is thought, she was unable to see. She had come from Hartford to Wood River. She is survived by her husband and a son, Homer; and a married daughter, Mrs. Emma Wagner, of Grafton. Mrs. Matthews was 56 years of age. The funeral will be held in Grafton. The husband was at work when informed of the death of Mrs. Mathews.

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MAUL, CATHERINE OTTILIA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 13, 1921

Mrs. Catherine Ottilia Maul died Saturday afternoon at 2:45 o'clock at the family home at 823 East Fourth Street after an illness of nine months or more. Just four months ago a sister of Mrs. Maul, Mrs. Louis Gleich, died. Mrs. Maul was 58 years of age last July. She is the widow of John Maul, who died twenty years ago. She is survived by three children, Mrs. Edward Cremens of Chicago, John and Albert Maul of Alton. Also by a sister, Mrs. Rose Magee, and six grandchildren. She was born in St. Charles, Mo., but has resided in Alton many years. She was a kindly neighbor, a good mother and a friend to those in need of her assistance. Her death will be learned with much regret by friends of the family. The funeral will be held Tuesday at nine o'clock from St. Mary's church, with interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

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MAY, JENNIE FINGLETON/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 18, 1922

Mrs. Jennie Fingleton May, aged 39, died this morning at 4:45 o'clock at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Fingleton, of 606 Belle street, following an illness of eleven months with heart trouble. Mrs. May was born in Alton on Nov. 29, 1883, and spent the greater part of her life in Alton. She possessed a very sweet and charming disposition, making her a great favorite with all with whom she came in contact. She attended the Cathedral school, being a member of the SS. Peter and Paul's Cathedral Parish. For the past four or five years she has been telephone operator at the Alton Gas and Electric Company, and by her courteous treatment made many friends among the patrons. She is survived by her two small sons, Edward Jr. and Alton May, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Fingleton, three sisters, Mrs. H. C. King, Mrs. H. Aswede, Mrs. R. C. Gardner and two brothers, Harry and James Fingleton. The body will be removed to the home of Mrs. Aswege, 420 Carroll street, and the funeral will be held from there. The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning when a Requiem High Mass will be celebrated at SS. Peter and Paul's Cathedral. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

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MAYO, FRANK/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Monday, March 13, 1899

The funeral of Frank Mayo took place Sunday from the family home on Market street, at 2 p.m. There was a very large attendance at the services, of Frank's friends. He was a youth of excellent character, hard-working, up to the time of his long illness. He had many friends and a large number of them was present at the funeral.

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MEDHURST, EVA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 12, 1922

Mrs. Eva Medhurst, 21, wife of Earl Medhurst, died Sunday morning at twelve o'clock at the Medhurst home at 521 East Tenth street, following a prolonged illness. For the past two weeks she has been confined to her bed and remained in a very weakened condition. She leaves to mourn her death her husband, and one daughter, Katherine, three years old, one brother, Walter Jones, and one sister, Miss Grace Jones, both of this city. She was a member of the Upper Alton Pentecostal Church. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home and 2:30 o'clock from the Upper Alton Pentecostal Church. Interment will be in the City Cemetery.

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MEEK, JOHN/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, Monday, October 11, 1920/Submitted by Sharon Inman

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MEENACH, CATHERINE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 3, 1899

Catherine Meenach died January 1, 1899. She was the widow of Mitchell Meenach, and leaves 2 sons, U. G. and George Meenach, and an adopted daughter, Miss Annie Morley. Interment will be in the Alton City Cemetery.

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MELLING, JOSEPH G./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 5, 1922              Well Known Printer Dies

Joseph G. Melling, senior member of the firm of Melling & Gaskins, died Tuesday morning, a half hour after midnight, at his summer cottage at Chautauqua. His death was very unexpected. He had been in a bad way for a long time, but those closest to him accepted Mr. Melling's judgment that he was improving steadily and they thought that it would be a matter of not a very long time before he would be nearly normal again. He had been suffering from goiters, and he had gone to St. Louis to undergo a surgical operation there in a hospital. He underwent two of them, both of very serious character. On his return home he was gradually able to get around and took short walks in the country, but never was able to get back to his work in his office. This return to work he was deferring until he would be stronger. Never in his life had he taken any extended period of vacation from work. Two weeks ago he went to Chautauqua to spend the summer. The family were planning for a happy Fourth of July there. Late Monday night, after he had been up and around the house all day, Mr. Melling retired to an easy chair on the porch. He had been experiencing trouble with his breathing and found it easier to sit up at night. Members of his family heard some unusual sound on the sleeping porch a few minutes after he had made himself comfortable for the night, and going out to investigate found that it was all over with Mr. Melling. The death of Joseph G. Melling marks the passing of one of the best known business men in Alton. Not only was he well known, but he was generally loved. He had spent the whole of his fifty-nine years of life in and close to Alton, living just on the edge of the city. He was the son of Justice J. G. Melling. He learned the printing trade in the old Sentinel Democrat office, and thirty years ago formed a partnership with Eugene Gaskins, his co-worker in the same shop. Mr. Melling was a printer of high artistic ability. Mr. Gaskins was pressman of the same high order. It made an ideal combination in the job printing business. The scrupulous exactness of Mr. Melling was known to everyone. He was particular in all his work, and there was nothing of a slovenly, careless character in any of the work he would turn out. A typographical error in any job of work after he had read proof on it was unknown. Work did not come up to his requirements until it had been laid out in the most artistic manner. He was a careful student of what is real art in printing and his own work contributed much to establishing standards of art in that line. Mr. Melling was kindly, thoughtful man. His intimate friends believe that he never wounded the sensibilities of anyone in his life as he was habitually pleasant in his manner. When he spoke there was always a friendly twinkle in his eye. He had opinions on all subjects, and they were always sound. Among the men who worked for him he was respected and admired. His was the final authority with them against which there was no questioning. Of late years he had been in charge of the business office of his firm. Mr. Melling was an ardent sportsman. He owned a half interest in a yacht, and he would make trips up the river in hunting season. He was one of the best camp mates, the true test of a man's good qualities. His best friend was his business partner. The two men were unlike most business associates, who see enough of each other in business hours. They had their recreation together, took their outings together, and were inseparable out as well as in business hours. He was a devoted, self sacrificing husband and father, and up to the time of the death of his aged father he was the chief reliance of the father. Mr. Melling is survived by his wife, three sons and one daughter. The children are Emmett, an Ensign in the United States Navy; Joseph G. Jr.; Eugene and Miss Mayme Melling. Ensign Emmet Melling was at Maro Island, California when his father died, and his arrival here, which will probably be Saturday, is being awaited before the setting of the time for the funeral.

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MERIWETHER, LUCY A./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 18, 1920                Aged Woman Dies Mourning Son

Mrs. Lucy A. Meriwether, widow of Edward B. Meriwether and mother of Edward G. Meriwether, died at the age of 87 years Sunday afternoon at 5:10 o'clock at her home, 1717 Central avenue. It was undoubtedly the death of her only child, the late Attorney E. G. Meriwether, that brought about the collapse of the aged woman, and her death. From the time she learned of her son's death, she had expressed the thought that it would have been better for her to have been taken and that she would gladly go to join him. She had been suffering for a week from various troubles, but there was no particular cause of her death, except her grief over her son, and her desire that she should not survive. She would not express any hope to recover and her departed son was most in her mind. Mrs. Meriwether was born at Ossiuing, N. Y. in 1832, and she was in her eighty-eighth year. She came west when a young girl and was married Sept. 27, 1856 to Edward B. Meriwether, with whom she had gone to school in childhood. There was but one child born to her, and in him after her husband's death all her devotion was centered. She came to Alton twenty seven years ago to make her home. She was a devoted member of the First Presbyterian church. The funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and services will be conducted by Rev. Edward L. Gibson. The body will be taken to Shipman on Wednesday for burial there beside her husband and son.

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MERRIMAN, WILLARD WELLS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 18, 1921

Willard Wells Merriman, 32 years old, died at his home 3229 east Brown street at 1:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon, after an illness of two years. Merriman, who, before his illness, was a foot specialist, was a victim of the flu when an epidemic of the disease raged here two years ago. His siege was very severe, and he never completely recovered from the attack. After a partial recovery, the disease developed into tuberculosis which proved fatal. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ethel Merriman, and daughter Rosamond, aged 7; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Merriman, who live at the Brown street address; three brothers Leroy G. and Harvey W. of Elyria, O., and Edwin of Sandusky, O., and one sister, Mrs. Gertrude L. Thompson of St. Louis. Merriman was born in Godfrey and had lived in Alton 18 years. Burial will take place Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, from the residence to Upper Alton Baptist church, where Rev. Magill will conduct the services. Interment will be in Godfrey cemetery.

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MERKLE, WILLIAM/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 12, 1920

Many friends gathered at St. Mary's church this morning at 9:30 o'clock to attend the funeral of William Merkle. Rev. Joseph Meckel was celebrant of the Requiem High Mass, with Rev. Schenlton as Deacon and Rev. Fallow as sub-deacon. Interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery. The pallbearers were George Steigler, John Klasner, Vincent War____, John Schmide. The deceased belonged to the Western Catholic Union, and the pallbearers were chosen from that organization.

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MERKLIN, MRS. C./Source: The Edwardsville Intelligencer, March 23, 1892/Submitted by Terri Ryan
Mrs. C. Merklin, an aged and highly esteemed lady, of this place, died, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Anton Ulrich, after an illness of several months. Deceased was born in Germany. She leaves a son and two daughters to mourn her demise. The remains were followed by a large concourse of friends to the Marine cemetery, where the interment took place. Rev. Carl Kurz conducted services. March 22nd.
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MERSINGER, FRED/Source: Troy Star, April 19, 1894

Fred Mersinger, an old resident of Black Jack, died Monday night in his 58th year. He had been sick for some time. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his death. The funeral occurred yesterday at 10 o'clock A.M. from the Black Jack Catholic church, and was largely attended.

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METZGER, CLYDE FREDERICK/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 5, 1923

Clyde Frederick, the 8 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Metzger, of Benbow Avenue, died this morning at 8:55 o'clock after an illness of ten days. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the home, 2615 Benbow avenue. The body will be taken to Edwardsville, the former home of Mr. and Mrs. Metzger, for burial.

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METZLER, CHRIS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 26, 1921       Passes Away After Sleeping One Week

Chris Metzler died at his home on the Milton road this morning, between Alton and East Alton, the first victim of the so-called "sleeping sickness." Mr. Metzler had been asleep almost a week when the end came. The Tuesday preceding the new phase of his illness he was stricken with what appeared to be a blindness, which made it exceedingly difficult for him to get to his home, but he finally managed it, aided by his trusted team of horses. Arriving home, the failure of vision became more intense and after two days he fell into a deep sleep from which he could be roused only for periods long enough to administer medicine to him. Of all the cases of sleeping sickness in Alton, he being the fourth reported recently, Metzler was the most serious from the beginning. Dr. J. P. Hale, who was called to attend him, said at the outset that Mr. Metzler was a very sick man. He diagnosed the case as the so-called sleeping sickness, following an attack of what Metzler had believed was a heavy cold, but which Dr. Hale said must have been the grippe, though he did not see him at the time he was suffering from it. He had apparently recovered from the attack when the fatal phase showed itself. Mr. Metzler was for many years a well known market gardener. He sold vegetables of his own raising, throughout the city, and he had a wide acquaintance. He was a devoted member of St. Mary's church and a regular attendant there on Sundays. Members of the church recall that Mr. Metzler always wore a Prince Albert coat when he went to church. He would put on the fine suit he had bought years ago for his best, and of which he took the best of care, and Sundays he would drive to church. He had a large number of friends and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. His is the first fatal case of the malady which doctors say is an inflammation of the lining of the brain due to pernicious activities of the germ of the influenza. He is survived by his wife and three children, Peter and Lawrence Metzler of this city, and a daughter that is a nun in a Quincy convent. He had reached the age of sixty-two years. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, but it is expected that the funeral will take place Friday morning at 10 o'clock.

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MEYER, ANTHONY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 10, 1919

The funeral of Anthony Meyer was held this morning at 9 o'clock from the Cathedral. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery. Many friends attended the requiem mass and accompanied the remains to its last resting place.

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MEYER, ENA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 12, 1922          Lifelong Invalid Dies, Father Paralyzed

Miss Ena Meyer, an invalid from birth, died Wednesday at her father's home near Bethalto, aged 38. She had never walked in her life, and until the death of her mother a few years ago, the mother had taken complete care of her. Then the aged father took charge and he continued to look after her until he was stricken with paralysis and became helpless. Then Mrs. John Ryan was secured to take charge of both the helpless people. The father, who is 85, will probably go to St. Louis to be with his son, Fred, a druggist. The funeral of Miss Meyer was held this afternoon, from the home. Mr. Spencer having charge.

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MEYERS, AUGUST L./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 28, 1923

August L. Meyers, a member of the Madison county board of supervisors, died at St. Joseph's hospital this morning after an illness of a little more than a week from kidney trouble. He was taken down a week ago last Saturday and on the day following was moved to the hospital, where his illness was recognized as being of a dangerous character. He was 74 years of age, and a resident of Alton about 35 years. Mr. Meyers was a kindly gentle old man, a bachelor, and ever interested in doing something for anyone who was sick. He gave much of his time to nursing and his services were in demand among some of the fraternal societies who had need for the services of a nurse. He was a prominent member of the Court of Honor, taking an active part in their lodge work. He was serving his second term as a member of the county board of supervisors. Mr. Meyers leaves four sisters, Mrs. Bertie Lowrance, Mrs. Carrie Holten, Mrs. Gertrude Smalley, Mrs. Kate Fry.

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MEYERS, JOHN (alias Greasy Bill)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 14, 1923            Dirtiest Man in Alton Dies

A man who is described as being the living embodiment of filth and laziness, a human derelict, was found dead this morning at the Missouri end of the Alton bridge where he had probably sat down to rest, and died from sheer lack of further energy to keep on living. He was known as Greasy Bill. He lived in a hut on Alton slough near the winter harbor for boats. Bill had become so filthy, bodily, and vermin infested, that he was an undesirable, and men who tried to be kind to him utterly forsook and shunned him in self defense. It would call for a thorough cleanup of sects [sic] after coming in contact with Greasy Bill, or going about his shack. He made the kind of a living he seemed to enjoy by gathering up scraps of food around the boats in the slough, or picking up saleable scraps of junk and bringing them over to Alton for sale. He could carry back a lot of old dry bread from Alton in the same sack in which he brought the junk over. Filth and dirt made no difference to Greasy Bill. He let his hair grow down to this shoulders through lack of enough energy to cut it off himself, and no man would attempt cutting it because of the filthy condition of the fellow. Somehow he had recently managed to get his beard cut. Lazy and worthless, he had lived in the little shack on the Polar Wave Ice Co. property for years, and of late everybody shunned him because of his unwillingness to clean himself. He was apparently about 55. This morning at 7 o'clock the section men came across the bridge and he was not in sight. A little later Greasy Bill was found lying where he had just died, a sack of rags beside him, his hair dropping down on his shoulders and his body vermin infested. The coroner of St. Charles county was notified and he took charge of the body. It is assumed Bill died from natural causes. Peter H. Joest says the man's right name was John Meyers. He came here 25 years ago and fished. He was formerly known as Pole Johnny. He was penalized for fishing after being caught in some violation, and he never fished any more. He would come to Alton, get old fish heads and other scraps at the fish docks, and get dry bread, and lived on that kind of food, Joest says. He tried to revisit his old home at Saginaw, Mich., and got about 150 miles up the river in a rowboat, which was furnished to him by some of his friends. He had nothing but one turtle to eat for two days and he became discouraged and came back. He refused to do any more fishing, even to feed himself.

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MEYERS, HENRY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 23, 1933

Henry Meyers, for five years a member of the old Seventh Cavalry under Gen. George Custer, died at his home on Pearl Street. A native of St. Louis, born Sept. 4, 1850, Meyers had lived in Alton since he was 2. He operated a meat market at Broadway and Henry for many years. He was active in Alton Packing and in real estate. He was an alderman for two terms and served on the Madison County Board. He had completed his military duty a year before the massacre in the Battle of Little Big Horn, and knew Cody and Hickok.

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MEYERS, MARY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 23, 1920

Mrs. Mary Meyers, aged 73, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Miller, 833 East Broadway, at 11 o'clock this morning after an illness due to the weakness of old age. Mrs. Meyers was born in Baden, Germany, August 12, 1846. She came to this country at the age of 19 and four years later was married. Mrs. Meyers is survived by four daughters: Mrs. Harry Wentz; Mrs. George Miller; Mrs. E. E. Williams, all of Alton; and Mrs. L. L. Robinson of Mattoon. She had three sons, all of whom are dead. She leaves also five grandchildren. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of Mrs. Harry Wentz on Seventh street. Rev. O. W. Heggemeier will conduct the services.

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MILES, ROSA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 23, 1919

Mrs. Rosa Miles, widow of the late Ben Miles, died last evening at 8:30 o'clock at her home on West Elm street, after an illness extending through two years She was born at Alton in June 1868, and spent most of her life in the city and vicinity, and she was regarded with esteem and affection by those who knew her best, and with respect by all who ever had her acquaintance. Recently her health became greatly improved and her sudden collapse and death last evening shocked not only the members of the family, but the entire neighborhood in which she lived. Shortly after the death of her husband she bought a lot in North Alton and had a comfortable, modern home erected for herself. Shortly afterwards she became ill, and later dropsy and complications developed and for many months she has been an intense sufferer, at intervals. She was uncomplaining through it all, and kept her disposition sweet and patient. She knew there was no hope for her recovery, but she met the knowledge smilingly, and her own fortitude was a great help to her grieving relatives. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Robert Snyder, and two grandchildren, Rosemary and Edward Snyder. She also leaves two brothers, Martin Luly of Alton and Jacob Luly of St. Louis, and several nephews and other close relatives. The funeral will be held from the home Friday morning, and a requiem mass will be said in St. Mary's church by the venerable pastor, Rev. Joseph Meckel. Burial will be in St. Joseph's cemetery.

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MILLEN, JAMES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 25, 1899

Mr. James Millen, an old and respected citizen, passed away very suddenly yesterday evening, while at his work in the blacksmith shop of Nic Seibold on Belle street. The exact time of Mr. Millen's death is not known, but it was between 4 and 4:30 o'clock. Mr. Seibold had gone out of the shop about 4 o'clock, leaving his son, Arnold, who is blind, and Mr. Millen at work, the latter having an anvil in the rear of the shop. Mr. Seibold returned at 4:30 o'clock and his son called his father's attention to the fact that Mr. Millen had stopped work. An investigation revealed that Mr. Millen had fallen down beside the anvil, with his hammer in his hand. He had been dressing a steam drill, and the drill was lying on one side of the anvil and Mr. Millen on the other. Aid was hurriedly summoned, but the helpless man was found to be quite dead, paralysis of the heart being given as the cause of his death. He had been in his usual vigorous health and the summons was sudden, indeed. The deceased was born in Dairy, Ayrshire, Scotland, November 20, 1834, and was therefore past 64 years of age. He came to American and Alton in 1850, and has been a resident here since that time, pursuing his trade of blacksmith. Industrious, warm-hearted and genial, Mr. Millen was well liked by all his acquaintances. Beside a brother and sister, Robert Millen of St. Louis, and Mrs. Elizabeth Fleck of Alton, he leaves a large family of children: Mrs. John T. McClure of Alton; D. W. Millen of Springfield; Mrs. Jennie Morris; Samuel and Miss Nettie Millen of Peoria; Hugh Millen of Chicago; Mrs. Mary Kattleman of Waterloo, Ohio; James, Andres, Herbert and Roy Millen, of Alton. Mr. Millen was a member of the Brethren denomination, under whose auspices the funeral will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. T. McClure, Seventh and Alby streets.

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MILLEN, ROBERT/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Thursday, March 23, 1899

The venerable Robert Millen, for many years a well known and much respected citizen of Alton, died at 8:15 o'clock last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Milnor Richmond in St. Louis. Mr. Millen has been gradually failing for several years, and his death came as the conclusion of a life well spent and of duties fulfilled. Mr. Millen has been residing with his daughter in St. Louis since the death of his wife, December 20, 1895. He was born in Dairy, Scotland, December 10, 1818; was married in Scotland March 30, 18?9, and with his wife came to America and Alton the same year. For many years he was engaged in the blacksmith business in Alton with his brothers. Mr. Millen was a man of strong character and firm disposition, and all acquainted with him entertained a high regard for his many good qualities of mind and heart. Of his immediate family, four daughters survive him: Mrs. Milnor Richmond of St. Louis, Mrs. Meredith Martin Jr. of St. Louis, Mrs. William H. Keith of Peoria, Miss Mary E. Millen of New York City, Mrs. Elizabeth Flech, of this city, is a sister. A brother, James Millen, died only a few months ago. The funeral will be in Alton, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the Baptist church.

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MILLER, HENRY NATHAN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 20, 1921

Henry Nathan Miller, aged 58 years, died this morning at ten o'clock at his home at 920 East Broadway after an illness of thirteen months, suffering from cancer. Mr. Miller was employed by the Alton Gas & Electric Co. for eleven years, when he was stricken by this illness. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Priscilla Miller, and one son, Andrew, 22 years old. The funeral arrangements have not been made as yet.

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MILLER, FREDERICK F./Source: Troy Weekly Call, March 9, 1907              Death Claim Ex-Mayor, Frederick F. Miller

Death claimed ex-Mayor F. F. Miller of this city at his home in the West End Tuesday morning at 7:30 o'clock after an illness of six weeks' duration. Although his condition had been serious, the end Tuesday morning came somewhat unexpected, as he was thought to be slightly improved and only a few minutes before his death told his wife he felt better and believed he would recover. The words had scarcely passed his lips when he sank back on his pillow and expired. Mr. Miller's illness began six weeks ago with an attack of pneumonia and soon both lungs became effected. This was followed by complications of kidney and heart trouble, together with dropsical symptoms, and all that medical skill and tender care could do was done to relieve the suffering of the patient. His condition was hopeless at times and at others seemed improved. Monday anti-toxine was administered and the patient rallied. His condition seemed decidedly improved Tuesday morning, but just after the conversation with his wife he was seized with a violent coughing spell which seemed to completely exhaust him and his death is believed to have been due to strangulation or heart failure. Frederick F. Miller was the eldest son of the late Fritz and Barbara Miller, who came here from Germany many years ago. He was born in this city on October 28, 1867, attended the public schools as a youth and grew to manhood here, practically spending all of his life in Troy. In 1893 he entered the law department of McKendree college at Lebanon and was graduated from that institution and admitted to the bar in Madison county on June 6, 1895. For several years afterwards he conducted a law practice in this city in partnership with C. E. Ritcher. During that time and since he plead law in the courts of both the city and county and became quite well known to members of the bar in Madison county. He was elected mayor in 1903 and served one term, being a candidate for re-election in 1905. His marriage to Miss Mayme Joseph of this township took place July 2, 1897. To their union were born five sons, three of whom survive, the eldest dying about two years ago at the age of seven years. Besides his wife and three sons, he is survived by one brother and four sisters who are: John Miller of Lincoln; Mrs. Lena Miller of Hopkins, Mo.; Mrs. Sophia Smith and Mrs. Dora Baker of Lincoln, and Mrs. Barbara Eiffert of Troy. Mr. Miller was a member of Neilson Lodge No. 25, I. O. O. F., of this city and also united with the Troy M. E. church on March 22, 1903. Personally he was a man of strong convictions, tenacious in his purposes and a hard worker in anything he undertook, yet possessed of kindness of heart and a sympathetic nature. He was what the world recognizes as a self-made man, having accomplished his later education and what success in life was his by hard and diligent application. He was a devoted husband and father and his greatest joy and comfort was in his home life where he will now be sadly missed. His many life-long friends unite in sympathy with the bereaved ones in their deep sorrow and affliction. The funeral took place Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the residence to the M. E. church and was very largely attended. Rev. J. W. Britton preached the funeral sermon, after which Neilson Lodge took charge and conducted the burial rite of the order at the Troy cemetery.

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MILLER, MARY E. (nee SUDHOFF)/Source: Troy Star, March 28, 1895

Mrs. Mary E. Miller, nee Sudhoff, one of the oldest and most respected residents of Troy, died Friday, March 22, 1895 at 5:30 p.m. The funeral took place from the family residence on Sunday, March 24, 1895 at 1:30 p.m., to the Lutheran church, of which she was a member, thence to the Troy cemetery. Rev. L. W. Dornseif officiated. The pall bearers were: Messrs. R. H. Hoge, Fred Gerten, Charles Ressler, August Dierking, A. Beautel and Henry Gerfen. At the time of her death, Mrs. Miller was 81 years, 3 months and 9 days of age. Mrs. Miller has been a resident here since early in the fifties. Emigrated here with her parents from Belm, near Osnabrucke, Germany. Her husband, H. F. Miller, to whom she was married in 1855, died on October 17, 1893. Of this union, three children were born; two girls, who died in infancy, and one son, H. F. Miller, the survivor, a resident of this city. Mrs. Miller was an industrious and kind hearted lady. The funeral was attended by a host of friends, who sympathize with the bereaved.

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MILLER, MARY ELIZABETH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 16, 1930      Daughter of Alton Prison Warden during Civil War, wife of former Confederate prisoner

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Miller, widow of Dan Miller, died this morning at 8:30 o'clock at her home, 301 East Twelfth street. She had been seriously ill for six weeks, but her health had begun failing about 10 months ago. During all her life she had been strong and well until the decline set in. She was 83 years of age. Mrs. Miller was born in Alton and had lived here all of her life. She was born October 1, 1846, the daughter of Charles Rodemeyer, a pioneer carriage manufacturer in Alton and at one time superintendent of the Federal prison at Alton where Confederate prisoners of war were confined during Civil War years. The connection of her father with the Federal prison here was to have an important influence on the life of his daughter. In the prison was a Confederate soldier who had been captured and held as a prisoner of war. That prisoner was Dan Miller. When the war was over and Dan Miller was released, it happened that the former war prisoner courted and married the daughter of the man who had formerly been his keeper. The couple were married in Alton, April 6, 1869, after Mr. Miller had established himself in a business he managed the rest of his life. The daughter of one carriage maker, she became the wife of another carriage maker. Her husband established here a reputation for high quality of his products which drew him a great trade for many years. Dan Miller buggies were famous for their style and wearing qualities, just as those of Mrs. Miller's father had been. Mrs. Miller was an interested and active worker in the Congregational church at Alton for many years. Her interest in the cause of the United Daughters of the Confederacy had led her to become a charter member of the Sam Davis Chapter at Alton. It was that chapter which when the Federal government took over the care of the old Confederate cemetery on Rozier street, sponsored it and took an active interest in keeping it in good condition. Mrs. Miller for years was the one who gave personal attention to the charge of the property by appointment of the government. She is survived by two children, William D. Miller of Alton, and Mrs. Rose Frush of Pella, Ia. who has been with her mother in the last weeks of the mother's life. The oldest daughter, Mrs. Mary Cunningham, passed away at Columbia, Mo., last July. That was about the time the mother's health began failing. Mrs. Miller leaves also one sister, Mrs. Louise Roenicke, of Fillmore, California. Another sister, Mrs. Charles Raith, died eight months ago. There are also seven grandchildren - Marion and Harriet Frush, David, Thomas and Horatio Cunningham, William Miller, Jr., and Verne Miller. There are two great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Services in the Congregational church at Sixth and Henry streets will be conducted by Mrs. Miller's old friend and former pastor, the Rev. J. C. Townsend. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

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MILLER, THERESA [nee SCHUELLE]/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 28, 1923

Mrs. Theresa Miller, 66, died yesterday at her home, 516 Ridge street, after a short illness. She had been ailing for some time but did not become seriously ill until a week ago. A complication hastened the end. Mrs. Miller was born in Alton, January 18, 1867, and had lived all her life here. Her husband, Henry, was killed in a railroad accident 16 years ago. She was a member of St. Patrick's and was associated with the Catholic Knights and Ladies of America, another organization of the parish. Mrs. Miller was a woman beloved by all who knew her because of constant desire to be of service to others. She made many friends by her charitable works. She was a woman devoted to the care of her home and children. Mrs. Miller was noted for her excellent fancy work. This talent she put to charitable use and made many articles for St. Joseph's hospital and the churches. She is survived by eight children, five sons and three daughters. The sons are Bernard, Joseph, Frank and Adolph; and the daughters are Mrs. B. J. Lizza and Misses Louise and Margaret Miller, all of Alton. She leaves also five grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Andrew Ursch of East Alton, and two brothers, Joseph Schuelle, Leavenworth, Kan., and Frank Schuelle, California. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's church, where solemn requiem will be celebrated with the Rev. Father Francis B. Kehoe as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Joseph's cemetery.

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MILLER, UNKNOWN WIFE OF EARL S./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 30, 1919

The funeral of Mrs. Earl S. Miller, who died Tuesday evening at her home, 324 Bluff street, was held this afternoon from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dixon, 340 Bluff street. Services at the home were conducted by Rev. Robert Morris, pastor of the First Methodist church and interment was in Oakwood Cemetery. The pallbearers were: James Hyndman, George Gerbig, Isaac Hamer, Clifford Rain, Edward Dixon, Frank Welch.

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MILLER, WILLIAM E./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 17, 1919

Among those who attended the funeral this morning of W. E. Miller, which was held from the Cathedral, were business men, representatives of unions, and private citizens, and the total of those gathered to pay their last respects was very large. A requiem mass was said by Rev. Father Costello, and later he conducted brief services at the graveside in Greenwood Cemetery, where interment was made. Floral offerings were very numerous and very beautiful some of the designs being especially so, and the mound was covered deep with them. The pallbearers were Edward Feeney, H. C. Maddox, Bert L. VanPreter, Clark Shaw, E. J. Kleinpeter and Stephen Harmon.

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MINSER, JESSIE P./Source: Troy Star, July 19, 1894

Died, Thursday, July 12th, 5:30 a.m., Jessie P., youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. John Minser of Glen Carbon, aged 1 year and 2 months. The funeral services were conducted at the M. E. church in this city by Rev. N. D. Sweeny. Mrs. Minser is a daughter of George Gates, of this city.

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MISCHELL, JOHN 'JACK'/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 18, 1923

Word was received in Alton today by James Miller, secretary of the Maccabees, that John Mischell had died in St. Louis from heart trouble, at 10:40 o'clock last night. The message caused a great surprise to the friends of Mr. Mischell as there were none who had any information that he was not in the best of health. The message received by Mr. Miller said that no arrangements had as yet been made as to the funeral. Mr. Mischell lived in Alton for many years. He was a glassblower here at the plant of the Illinois Glass Co. until the time when glassblowers were dispensed with at that plant. He had a wide circle of acquaintances here and leaves very many friends who will be deeply interested in the news of his sudden death. He left Alton a number of years ago and friends here heard from him occasionally....He had remarried after leaving Alton and is survived by his wife, ....also two daughters, Mrs. C. J. Burquhart and Mrs. Lillian White. Mr. Mischell was 66 years of age. He had been living at 5190 Easton avenue. During the long time Mr. Mischell was living in Alton he was deeply interested in sporting events. He was most of the time connected with a baseball team or some other form of sport and had taken a very active part. For a long time he served as agent for excursion steamers at Alton.

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MISER, ANNA (nee FARLEY)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 24, 1923            Dies After Caesarian Operation

Mrs. Anna Miser, wife of C. E. Miser of Godfrey, died at St. Joseph's Hospital this morning, aged 37. Mrs. Miser's death was unexpected. Six days ago she entered the hospital to undergo a Caesarian operation. A little daughter was born to her and the baby is thrifty and doing fine. The mother had been downhearted for some time and seemed to have forebodings that all would not turn out well with her. Her depressed state of mind may have had something to do with her sudden collapse. She had been doing well until last night when she suddenly collapsed late in the night. She did not rally and this morning the end came. She leaves three little children, one only five days old, another five years, another three years of age. Mrs. Miser's maiden name was Farley.

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MITCHELL, JANE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 1, 1923

Mrs. Jane Mitchell, wife of James Mitchell, for years a resident of the North Side, died Tuesday morning at the family home, four miles west of Brighton, after a long illness. Mrs. Mitchell was born on what was known as the Coal Branch, in the city of Alton and almost all of her life she spent there. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander McDonald and was born September 10, 1856. She was married to James Mitchell in 1875, and her husband survives her. In November 1903, the family left their old home in the North Side. There are hundreds of people who knew her in the North Side during the long period she lived there who remembered her for her kindly, sympathetic disposition. She was known as an ever present help for those who needed help and among her neighbors her departure from the North Side was the cause of intense regret. Beside her husband, she leaves four sons, Alex Mitchell of Gillespie, Norvalo of Delhi, Robert and John, who lived on the farm, and one daughter, Mrs. John R. Simmons of Brighton. Three sisters also survive her, Mrs. Mary Smith of Independence, Mo., Mrs. Matilda Robertson of Alton and Mrs. Agnes Cheney of Chicago. There are two brothers, John McDonald of Maywood, Ill., and Norval of Springfield, Ill. There are also eight grandchildren and many other relatives. The funeral party will leave the home Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock and burial will be in the Godfrey cemetery.

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MOEHRMAN, ANTON/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 9, 1920

The body of Anton Moehrman arrived this morning from Phoenix, Arizona, accompanied by Joseph Goeken, who had been in the west and when notified at Los Angeles of the serious condition of Mr. Moehrman, a brother-in-law of George Goeken, he started at once for Phoenix and made arrangements for bringing the body to Alton. Joseph Goeken had been in Los Angeles and was visiting ex-Mayor Beall at the time Mr. Beall was taken ill. He was there at the time of Mr. Beall's death, and after giving what aid he could to the Beall party, he started for Phoenix to look after his brother-in-law. The funeral of Mr. Moehrman was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from St. Mary's Church and burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery. The pallbearers were George Maguire, Martin Gradk, Albert Tegthoff, Fern Pieper, Joseph Goeken and T. Mensk.

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MOLINE, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 21, 1923          Native of Sweden Had Resided on Farm in Fosterburg Township for 43 Years.

John Moline, aged 89, died at his home on a farm, four miles north of Upper Alton, Friday afternoon, at 2:10 o'clock. Moline died after a two months illness with pneumonia on a farm where he has lived for 42 years. He is survived by his wife, Wilhelmina, one son, August Moline of Wood River, and two daughters, the Misses Caroline and Dena Moline, who reside at the family home. One grandchild also survives. Moline was born in Christianstad, Sweden, on the eighth of April, 1834, and came to America in 1868. He was a well known farmer and had a wide acquaintance in Alton. He was a good husband and father and an excellent neighbor. The funeral will be held at the Salem Presbyterian church Sunday, April 22, at two o'clock. The funeral party will leave the house at 1:30 o'clock. The Rev. Reinhardt of Fosterburg will be in charge of the services. Interment will be in Godfrey cemetery.

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MONTGOMERY, NELSON/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, February 1, 1895

Nelson Montgomery died Wednesday morning. Tuesday a week ago he saddled a horse and rode to the timber near his home place where he had men engaged in clearing. He gave some directions and started to return home. What happened immediately after no one knows. Shortly after he left the horse was seen without its rider. Search resulted in finding him on the ground with several bruises and unconscious. He was taken home and the best attention was given him, but his age and enfeebled condition and an affection of the heart made his condition serious. Tuesday night he began sinking and at ten minutes to one he breathed his last. Nelson Montgomery was a rugged character, one of the old school of pioneers, a man of strength and tenacity of purpose, of uncompromising uprightness and integrity. His ancestors were conspicuous in the earlier history of the country. His lineage extended back to before the revolution. His father, William Montgomery, was born in Virginia, November 29 1786 and removed with his parents to Kentucky in 1796. When he reached manhood's estate he moved to a still newer country and took up his home in St. Louis in 1809. Five years later he married Miss Sarah Rattan and came to Madison County locating on a tract of land on Indian Creek. Nelson Montgomery was the eldest of eleven children and was born August 1, 1815. He was reared on the old homestead. On March 22 1838 he married Miss Eleanor Kinder, daughter of George and Isabella Kinder. They were the parents of eight children, of whom those living are: Ann M. who married Francis M. Wood, Nancy J. wife of John F Jarvis, Mary Matilda wife of Henry C. Barnsback, Phoebe E. at home, Zephaniah J who married Lillie McKittrick, now dead, and Robert M. who married Maggie McKittrick. William T. and Sarah I are deceased. On March 22 1888 Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery celebrated their golden wedding. Mr. Montgomery has been recognized for many years as one of the wealthy farmers of the county. His home farm, four miles from Edwardsville consists of 573 acres of as rich land as their is in the state. The buildings on it constitute almost a small town. The St Louis and Eastern Railroad recently built runs through and has established a station called Montgomery. An elevator has been erected and produce can be loaded into cars from the field. Mr. Montgomery was a lover of horses and cattle and his stables were famous at county fairs in this and neighboring counties for many years. Besides this estate he owns over 1200 acres in Bates County Missouri, for which he declined an offer $45,000 some time ago and which has been improved since. His estate is valued at $150,000 - $200,000 and may well exceed that. Mr. Montgomery was never idle. He worked hard and understood how to husband his resources. He was, too, a man of generous impulses and enjoyed the company of friends. His home was noted for unbounded hospitality. He acquired wealth and what he had was the fruit of honest labor. The funeral will take place to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock from the family residence. Rev. James Osborne of Troy, who officiated at the golden wedding nearly seven years ago will preach the sermon. He will be assisted by Rev J. E. Nickerson of St. Johns church of this city. The body will be buried in the family lot in Oak Lawn Cemetary. The pall bearers will be I. A. Davis, J A Vance, R C Barnett, Wm H Cotter, George Leverett, Judge John G. Irwin, Maj Wm R. Prickett, and Judge Wm H. Krome.

Edwardsville Intelligencer, February 5, 1895

The funeral of Nelson Montgomery took place Saturday morning. The day was intensely cold and many were deterred from driving out, but the house was filled by friends of the family, and many stood on the outside braving the severe weather. The casket was surrounded by floral designs and flowers. A pillow with the lettering, "Husband," and another with, "Father," were tributes from the immediate family. Other designs were a wreath with the words, "At Rest," from Maj. William R. Prickett and E. P. Greenwood; a harp from Dr. Joseph Pogue; a cross from Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Jarvis. Two magnificent bouquets were sent by Mrs. Zeph Job and C. H. Button. Rev. J. M. Osborn, of Troy, and Rev. J. H. Nickerson of Edwardsville, conducted the services. Among relatives and friends present from abroad were: George W. Kinder of St. Louis; Leander Riggin of Chicago; Mrs. Zeph Job and son, Zeph of Alton; T. W. L. Belk and wife, Lee Belk and wife and Hamp Montgomery of near Bethalto, and Augustine Head and wife of East Alton. The body was laid to rest in the family lot in Oaklawn cemetery.

Edwardsville Intelligencer, February 15, 1895

The will of Nelson Montgomery has been placed on record. It is dated March 17th, 1894, and is attested by George Leverett and William H. Hall as witnesses. They also drew the instrument and Mr. Leverett was custodian of it. The body of the document is typewritten and consists of four pages usual legal cap size. The testator bequeaths to his wife Eleanor all household and kitchen furniture, a life interest jointly with her son Robert in lands in section 25, Edwardsville township, which includes all the homestead, about 210 acres. She also gets two policies in the Phoenix Life Insurance Company in the sum of $10,000. His son Robert receives a life interest with his mother in the homestead, a life interest jointly with his brother Zephaniah in the lands (about 1,000 acres) in Bates county, Missouri. He receives unconditionally a part of the timber land adjoining Fred Feldmeier's place in section 27. He is charged with taking care of his mother as long as she may live and his interests are subject to this provision. Zephaniah is given a life interest in lands in section 36 Edwardsville township, the old George W. Kinder place of 135 acres and a life interest with his brother Robert in the lands in Bates county, Missouri. He receives unconditionally a part of the timber tract in section 27. His daughter Phoebe is bequeathed unconditionally lands in section 36, 80 acres now occupied by Robert and known as the old Buck Kinder place. She also receives unconditionally part of the timber tract in section 27. Nancy Jarvis, a grand daughter, receives unconditionally a lot in J. F. Jarvis' add to Troy. On the death of Robert the homestead goes in fee simple to his son Thomas Nelson. On the death of Zephaniah the farm in which he has a life interest goes in fee simple to his son Nelson. The grandchildren - the children of Zephaniah and Robert - not including Thomas Nelson and Nelson, receive after the death of their parents Zephaniah and Robert, in fee simple the lands in Bates county, Missouri. The rest and residue of the estate real and personal is to be sold and converted into money within four years by the executors and after paying debts and expenditures distributed to the grandchildren living at the time of distribution. The value of this property will aggregate $12,000 and includes several small tracts of land, one near Troy, one near Glen Carbon and one near Carpenter. The writing states that his daughters Ann Wood, Nancy J. Jarvis and Matilda Barnsback each was provided comfortably during his life time. His son Robert and daughter Phoebe are named as executors. The bond in the sum of $14,000 was filed by the executors Wednesday with Mrs. Eleanor Montgomery their mother and Zephaniah Montgomery their brother, sureties. The heirs amicably arranged to carry out the provisions of the will and have retained Attorneys E. C. & W. F. Springer who were acquainted with the testator's affairs in his lifetime, to look after their interests.
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MONZEL, LAWRENCE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 17, 1919

Many friends attended the funeral of Lawrence Monzel, which was held this afternoon from the home of his sister, Mrs. Mary Monzel, on Main street, to St. Patrick's church. Services at the church were conducted by Rev. F. B. Kehoe. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery.

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MONZEL, MARY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 9, 1922

Mrs. Mary Monzel of 1203 South Main street, died at 3:50 o'clock this morning, following a paralytic stroke which she suffered the first day of November. For the first three days Mrs. Monzel rallied and the family held out hopes for her recovery, but Saturday she lapsed into unconsciousness and remained in that condition until death came this morning. Mrs. Monzel was 68 years of age, being born in Wheeling, W. Va., in 1854. From childhood, and until 37 years ago when she moved to Alton, she resided in St. Louis. Mrs. Monzel's husband died twenty years ago in the home where the Monzel family still reside on South Main street. She is survived by two sons, John J. and Harry A., and three daughters, Mrs. William Gray, Mrs. J. West and Mrs. Mary Greenwood. With the exception of Mrs. Greenwood, who lives in Benton Harbor, Mich., the children reside in Alton. All the children were with Mrs. Monzel when she died. The funeral will be held from St. Patrick's church at nine o'clock on Saturday morning. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

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MOORE, ABEL/Source: Alton Democratic Union Newspaper, February 14, 1846

Died, on the 9th day of February, 1846 at his residence in the forks of Wood river, Madison county, Ill., Capt. Abel Moore, in the 63rd year of his age, and the 38th of his Christian life. His excellent wife, Mrs. Mary Moore, after a union of more than forty years, had preceded him to the grave but one day before. They both had a sure presentiment of their approaching death; and resigned this world with that perfect composure, and full assurance of future bliss, which religion alone can inspire, and have left behind them a numerous family of children and their descendants to imitate their virtues, and to deplore their loss. Capt. Moore was a native of Surrey county, North Carolina, and after he became of age, intermarried with Mary, the daughter of William Bates, of South Carolina, and resided one year in the last named State. He then removed, with his wife, to Lincoln County, Ky., where he remained for five years; and afterwards started with his own, and his brother's families, for the far West. Their destination was what is commonly called the Boone's Lick country in Missouri. But, on reaching the Mississippi they encountered obstacles and delays which determined them to stop for a time in Illinois. He and his brothers accordingly located themselves in the forks of Wood river, in the year 1808, where he has ever since resided. When he came to this place, all his property on earth was not more than could be carried on a single pack horse. Thus poor and destitute, he commenced life in the midst of an unbroken wilderness, and surrounded by savage foes, who inhumanly butchered two of his own and two of his brother's children, and the wife and two children of a near neighbor, almost within sight of his dwelling. Incredible were the trials, difficulties and privations which met them in their path for a long series of years. But these trials, difficulties and privations were met by this worthy and indefatigable man, and by his no less worth and indefatigable partner, with unconquerable spirit and resolution. They persevered with unceasing toil at the loom and the plow, in the ranging service during the last war with Great Britain, at the lead mines of Galena, and by various other methods of laborious industry, until they had acquired a large and valuable property. They had reared eight children, seven of whom were married, and each settled upon a farm given to them by their once poor, but now wealthy parents. At their decease there now remains to be distributed an estate of much value, earned and secured by their joint resolution. Of Mrs. Moore it may be said that no human being ever labored with more untiring industry, or with a more unceasing devotion to the welfare of her children. And of her too, it may justly be said that her heart was open as day to melting charity, and that her hand was every ready to extend relief and succor to those in distress. Capt. Moore was emphatically an honest man, "the noblest" work of God. And such was the integrity of his character that he could not forget, though he might forgive, the practices of dishonesty in whatever shape they might appear. He was a man of most exemplary habits, of persevering industry, of sound common sense, and great public spirit.

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MOREFIELD, RACHEL/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, January 8, 1895

Mrs. Rachel Morefield died Friday evening at 6:30 o'clock, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Berger at the age of 79 years 11 months and 9 days. For twelve years she had been paralyzed, and totally helpless, this condition being the result of a broken leg. During the past three weeks she failed in health steadily and death came as a relief Friday evening. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon from the residence where where services were conducted by Rev. W. F. E. Ash. The remains were laid to rest at Woodlawn. The pall bearers were Ben Epping, W Z Schmidt, C W Wilkins, James McNeilly, Jacob Schneider and Charles Schwarz. Mrs. Morefield was born in North Carolina January 25, 1815. At the age of seventeen she was married to Sturgeon Morefield. Forty years ago they came to Edwardsville, and after residing here several years moved to Hillsboro and bought a farm later selling out and moving to Pana, where they lived on a farm for twelve years. While there, in  1882 they celebrated their golden wedding. Six years ago the aged couple was induced to sell their farm and come to Edwardsville and live with their daughters, Mrs. Amanda Berger and Mrs. Alice Pope. Mr. Morefield died on March 4, 1891. Their union had been blessed with thirteen children, of whom five survive, viz: Chas. Morefield of Pana, Mrs. Amanda Berger, Mrs. Charity Green, of Edwardsville, Mrs. Alice Pope of Venice. She also leaves to mourn her death 33 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She had lived a good Christian life and was a member of the Baptist church for many years.

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MORGAN, GUY/Source: Troy Star, June 14, 1894

Guy Morgan, the 9 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morgan, Jr., of Cheltenham, Mo., died Monday of brain fever. The remains were brought to this city Tuesday and interred in the Troy Cemetery, Rev. Sweeney officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan were formerly residents of Troy, having left here only three years ago. They have the sincere sympathy of the entire community.

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MORICK, MARY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 19, 1923

Mrs. Mary Morick, aged 73, died at St. Joseph's Hospital today from paralysis, after being in the hospital ten days. She was taken there after she was stricken and had been in a bad way ever since. Mrs. Morick was for years housekeeper at the Madison hotel in the days when the place was conducted by Dr. J. P. Garvin. Afterward she married William Green, and he died. A few years ago she became the wife of Adam Morick. Mrs. Morick was born in Ireland, January 7, 1851. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock, from St. Mary's Church, and burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. The body has been taken to the home of Mrs. J. W. Mann, 836 Pearl street.

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MORRIS, FRANK R./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 9, 1920

Frank R. Morris, the father of three young children, died this morning at 1:30 o'clock at St. Joseph's Hospital where he was taken last Saturday night suffering from influenza. Morris was taken ill one week ago last Friday, and from the first his condition was known to be serious. When he was taken ill all other members of his family were down with the same disease. Morris, who was 35 years of age, is survived by his wife, Carrie Clark Morris, and three children, the oldest of whom is 4. He was an employee of the Federal Lead Company. He was married six years ago to Carrie Clark. His sister-in-law, Miss Annabelle Clark, a well known trained nurse, is just recovering from the influenza. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Clark home on Fullerton avenue. Mrs. Morris is ill and in all probability will not be able to attend her husband's funeral.

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MORRISON, ETTA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Thursday, March 1, 1923

The funeral of Mrs. Etta Morrison, wife of James Morrison, who died yesterday morning from the effects of a year old attack of pneumonia, was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Upper Alton Presbyterian Church, where services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. John Morrison. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends of the family at this funeral. The body will be taken to Greenfield, Illinois tomorrow morning for burial there.

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MOSER, MARY ANNA (nee SIEDLER)/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, November 1, 1915

Mrs. Mary Anna Moser, wife of John Moser, died at 1:30 this morning at her home in Highland after an illness of only about ninety days. She had been in excellent health up to three months ago, when the trouble began to develop, which eventually caused her demise. It was diagnosed as a tumor, and on Saturday morning an operation was performed in the St. Joseph's Hospital at Highland. The operation was apparently entirely successful, and Mrs. Moser rallied nicely. Late Sunday night however, a sinking spell intervened, and she passed peacefully away early today. The funeral will be on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family residence, Rev. Carl Maier, pastor of the German Evangelical church, will conduct the services and the body will be laid to rest in the City cemetery. Mrs. Moser at the time of her demise was aged 47 years, 8 months, and 17 days. She was a native of Highland, born February 14, 1868. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. John Siedler. Mrs. Moser grew to womanhood in Highland, and was educated in the schools of that city. She was married on December 22, 1887, to John Moser, foreman of the Highland Embroidery Works. Four children were born to the union, all of whom are living. They are: Gerold Moser who is city attorney of Highland; Arnold, Una and Paula Moser, all residing in Highland. There is one grandchild. Besides her aged mother, Mrs. Emma Siedler, there are surviving two brothers and two sisters, John R. Siedler of Chicago; and Joseph W. Siedler of St. Louis; Mrs. Minnie Moffert and Mrs. Emma Willhauk, both of Highland. Mrs. Moser was a long time member of the German Evangelical church, and was faithful in her attendance upon services. She belonged to the Frauenverein, the members of which will attend the funeral in a body. She was possessed of a kindly nature and was so generally esteemed that not alone in the home circle and among her acquaintances, but through the community at large she will be missed.

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MOST, WILLIAM/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 28, 1922           Loses Life in Mississippi

William Most, in his 25th year, was drowned yesterday at Hop Hollow, in the Mississippi river, the tragic ending breaking up a North Side neighborhood picnic party which was being enjoyed by about thirty people. The drowning of Most was the result of the young man becoming cramped while in water, that was slightly over his head in depth. Miss Margaret Hall, daughter of William Hall, endangered her own life in an effort to save the drowning young man and she did have him by the hair of his head, tightly clutched in one hand, and held on to him until she too was in a bad way and had to be given assistance. She still had hold of Most's hair, she assured her rescuers, when she with John Mathie and his son, Wesley, became endangered and it was necessary for another member of the party, Gus Coffier, to reach a pole to them so they could be drawn in to a place of safety. About that time she was forced to relinquish her hold on the drowning Most, and he never came up again. The drowning occurred about 2:30 o'clock and the body was recovered about 25 minutes later. All efforts to revive him failed. His mother, Mrs. Anna Most, former assistant visiting nurse and now assistant school nurse, was a member of a party spending the day at a camp on the Missouri shore, directly across the river from where her son was drowned. She knew nothing of the drowning until she was sent for and brought home, then she was told of what had happened. Mrs. Most is a widow, and the drowned young man was her only child. He was assistant cashier of the First National Bank of Wood River, and was formerly connected with the other bank at Wood River. According to the story told by John Mathie, who was a member of the party went swimming just above two hours after dinner, members of the party went in swimming just above where the stream flows under the railroad trestle at Hop Hollow. Mr. Mathie had been taking care of the little children and helping them to learn to swim. His son, Wesley, with others of the party, had come out of the water. Some still remained in the river. Miss Florence Mathie, to whom it is said William Most was engaged, noticed that the young man had an agonized expression on his face as he was struggling in the water, and then she heard him shout for help. She called to her father and brother to go to the rescue of the young man. Miss Margaret Hall noticed the predicament of young Most, and she being nearest him courageously went to help him. She is a fairly good swimmer and reached him first. She caught him by the hair and struggled bravely to keep the drowning man up. She held him until John Mathie, who was in a bathing suit, and his son, Wesley, who was fully clad, could get to her. They took hold of her as Most was hidden under the water. She assured them she had hold of him and they were pulling her in, when all of them began floundering in an undertow. They called for help and Coffler reached them a pole and they were pulled in, but MIss Hall lost her hold on Most in the struggle and he was not seen again until the body was taken out of the water 25 minutes later. A shell fisherman nearby helped and a boat a short way down, in which there were some grab hooks, was brought into use. Only a few drags had been made when the body was brought up by Herman Brueggeman and Gus Coffler. The whole tragic affair was witnessed by the whole party which included the families of John Mathie, William Hall, Herman Brueggeman, Gus Coffler, Julius Volz, Herbert Challacombe with a few invited guests. The party returned to Alton with the body as soon as possible, but waited until a doctor could be had to apply any means of reviving the young man that could be used. The victim of this tragedy was one of the most popular boys in the city. He was an industrious young man, of the highest character and he was highly esteemed in the two banks where he had been employed. He was devoted to his mother and she to him, and both of them, their friends always said, arranged all their pleasures and their convenience for the accommodation of the other. The mother had only recently returned from a western trip, having spent her vacation in Colorado. The place where the drowning occurred seemed to be a good place for swimming. The slope off was gradual. Where Will Most lost his life, the water was just a little over his head and under ordinary circumstances, and but for his being made helpless by cramps, he would have been able with a few strokes to have gone in to where his feet could touch bottom. Will Most was a member of Piasa Lodge No. 27, A. F. & A. M., and of the Knights of Pythias Lodge at Wood River. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and services will be conducted in the Evangelical Church at Eighth and Henry by Rev. O. W. Heggemeier. The burial will be under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge.

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MOULTON, MARY E. (nee SCOTT)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 19, 1921        Mother of Mrs. F. W. Olin Dies

Mrs. Mary E. Moulton, widow of John H. Moulton, died yesterday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. W. Olin, on State street. Mr. Moulton was 83 years old. Mrs. Moulton was born in Maumee, Ohio on November 27, 1837. She had been a resident of Alton for about 29 years. During her residence in the city Mrs. Moulton made many friends by her kindly disposition. She was loved for her strength of character and her willingness to be of service, and her death causes sorrow among her many friends. Mrs. Moulton was formerly Miss Mary E. Scott, daughter of Dr. David B. and Mary A. Scott. She was married on Feb. 3, 1863 to John H. Moulton at Toledo, Ohio. Mr. Moulton died on Aug. 26, 1870. Until recent years Mrs. Moulton was actively connected with the Browning Club. Mrs. Moulton is survived by two daughters and a son. The daughters are Mrs. F. W. Olin and Mrs. D. V. R. Mauley of Toledo. The son is John H. Moulton of Hollywood, Calif. Funeral services will be conducted at the home of Mrs. Olin at 3 p.m., tomorrow, by the Rev. F. D. Butler, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal church. The body will be shipped to Toledo for burial.

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MOZIER, LOUISE B./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 13, 1920         Dies in Home She had Occupied Over 40 Years

Mrs. Louise Beck Mozier, widow of Charles Mozier, died at 3:25 o'clock this morning in the home at 127 East Eighth street where she had lived over forty years. She was born in Alton and had lived here all of her life. Mrs. Mozier had suffered from influenza, but had seemingly recovered when she had a relapse and some malignant glandular trouble manifested itself about a week ago. Her condition grew rapidly desperate, and for several days it was realized by her family that the end would not be long delayed. Mrs. Mozier was born in Alton April 25, 1851. She was an interested member of the Evangelical church, and prominent in the ladies aid society of that body. Her husband died twenty years ago last January. She leaves four children, Charles Mozier of Beardstown; Albert Mozier of Alton; Mrs. Fred P. Weeks of Springfield, and Mrs. Hugh Scovell of Alton. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the Evangelical church. There will be no services at the home. The body will lie in state in the church from 1 to 3 pm. prior to the funeral, and friends of Mrs. Mozier are invited to be at the church.

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MURDOCK, GEORGE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 5, 1921

George Murdock, aged 69, a photographer, died this morning at his home in the Wiseman building after an illness with heart trouble. Mr. Murdock moved to Alton last July, buying the Wiseman studio, and he conducted the business until his breakdown over three weeks ago. He had been suffering from heart trouble for a long time, but when he moved to Alton from St. Louis five months ago, there was no thought of a collapse such as came. He had spent practically all his life in the business of photography and was a skilled workman. When Mr. Wiseman decided to dispose of his business here he selected Mr. Murdock as a worthy successor to himself and Mr. Murdock had not given cause for any change of opinion. He leaves his wife, and he was the last of his own family. The body will be taken to Indianapolis for burial, leaving tomorrow morning.

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MURPHY, ELIZABETH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 30, 1922

Mrs. Elizabeth Murphy, widow of Joseph Murphy, died at 11:45 a.m. today, at her home, 2325 State street, following an illness of more than two years. She was 73 years old. Mrs. Murphy suffered a stroke two years ago last January, and last January became bedfast. Her condition for the past several days has been known to be serious and the end was not unexpected. In the death of Mrs. Murphy, Alton loses one of its most estimable women. Always kindly, ever willing to be of aid to others, she enjoyed the friendship and love of many persons who are grieved at her death. She was born in Germany, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bertmann, who emigrated to this country, and resided in Jersey County. Her husband, Joseph Murphy, died forty years ago. Mrs. Murphy had resided in the house at the State street address for forty years. During her illness, Mrs. Murphy had been cared for by her granddaughter, Miss Marie Murphy, formerly a teacher in the public schools. Miss Murphy resigned her teaching position that she might have her full time to devote to the care of her grandmother, with whom she had made her home since childhood. Mrs. Murphy is survived by two sons, Henry of Cape Girardeau, Mo., and William H. Murphy of this city, who is connected with the Alton Daily Times. Mrs. Murphy was a member of SS. Peter and Paul's Cathedral and of the Altar Society of that church. Mrs. Murphy was among the ardent workers of that parish and always found time to be of service. The funeral will be Friday morning from the home on State street, to the Cathedral, where requiem mass will be celebrated. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

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MURPHY, ELIZABETH D./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 14, 1921

Mrs. Elizabeth D. Murphy, widow of William A. Murphy, died at the age of 84 this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. B. Browning, at 6:20 a.m. Mrs. Murphy has been a resident of Alton since she came here as a bride, at the age of 16 years. She was born in Westmoreland, Va., and when very young moved to Danville, Ill., with her parents, where she married William A. Murphy, and they came to Alton immediately afterward. Mr. Murphy was for many years a stockholder in the Alton Telegraph and a member of its editorial staff. Mrs. Murphy was the mother of eight children, two of whom survive, Mrs. F. B. Browning and Mrs. H. H. Welsh of Wood River. She also leaves three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. For many years she was a very active member of the Twelfth Street Presbyterian church and a devoted worker in all the church enterprises. She was, until recently, known for her good physical condition. She was strong and active and able to get about with all the energy that is seen in one thirty or forty years younger than she. Mrs. Murphy was a kindly dispositioned woman and she had a very large number of good friends who have been deeply interested in her last illness. She had been dying for weeks, but her vitality was so strong that she lasted long after her family had begun to expect the end at any time. The funeral will be held from the Twelfth Street Presbyterian church at 3 p.m. Thursday.

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MURPHY, FRED/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 30, 1922

Frederick Murphy, 41, died at the home of Mrs. Richard Tone, 1420 Fourth street, at 7 a.m. today, from heart trouble. Mr. Murphy had been troubled with that malady for the last five years and occasionally it caused him considerable worry. Mr. Murphy went about his work yesterday as usual, and his sudden death was a great surprise to the many persons who knew him. He had been a business partner of Jerry Callahan in the East End Feed and Supply Co. He had been at work in the East End store for several years, and during the time h had gained the friendship of many persons. He arose as well as usual a few minutes before 7 o'clock this morning. He went to get a drink when he took a fainting spell. Mrs. Tone came in the room and did all in her power to revive him. His condition did not improve and in 15 minutes he died. Mr. Murphy came here from Kane 18 years ago. He has resided in this city ever since that time and was well known in this vicinity. He was born at Kane. His wife, a daughter of Mrs. Tone, died a few years ago. He leaves one sister, Mrs. Anna Davis of Seattle, Wash., and one brother, Edward Murphy, also of Seattle. Funeral arrangements have not been completed, as no word has been received from his sister at Seattle, who is expected to come here to attend the funeral. Mr. Murphy was a member of St. Patrick's Church and of the Knights of Columbus. Funeral services will be Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Patrick's church. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.

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MURPHY, NELLIE (nee YOUNGBERG)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 31, 1923

The death of Mrs. Nellie Youngberg Murphy, a life-long resident of Alton, occurred Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the home of her brother, Fred Youngberg, at Union and Liberty streets. Though she had been bedfast only a short time, she had been failing for several months and the end was expected at any time. Mrs. Murphy was born in Alton, May 19, 1883, and was the daughter of Mrs. Ella Mook Youngberg, who preceded her in death. On August 8, 1914, she married Michael A. Murphy of St. Louis and after her marriage went to that city to reside. Her wedded life was of short duration, Mr. Murphy being killed in a street car accident on February 2, 1915. She then returned to Alton and made her home with her brother, where she died. Mrs. Murphy was a quiet, reserved, unassuming lady and will be sadly missed by her many friends and neighbors. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Fred A.; Charles R., Philip H. and Julius E. Youngberg, all of this city. The funeral was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the family home. The Rev. A. J. Niebruegge officiated. Interment was in City cemetery.

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MURPHY, NELLIE (nee TONE)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 6, 1922

Mrs. Nellie Tone Murphy, wife of Fred Murphy, died Friday afternoon at her home, 1420 East Fourth street, following an illness of thirteen months. Early last summer Mrs. Murphy went to Colorado Springs, Colo., in hopes that the change might be beneficial to her health, but she continued to grow weaker. She returned to Alton last October. She was a most patient sufferer, bearing her illness with great fortitude. The marriage of Nellie Tone to Fred Murphy, a well known East End business man, took place two years ago last Thanksgiving at St. Patrick's Church. Mrs. Murphy, who was 33 years of age, was a woman possessed of a very pleasing personality and she was much beloved by relatives and friends. Her long illness has been the cause of much concern among her wide circle of friends. She was born and raised in Alton, was a member of St. Patrick's Church, and received her education at St. Patrick's School. Until her health failed, she was an active church worker and was a member of the Altar Society. She is survived by her husband, her mother, Mrs. Bridget Tone, and two sisters, Loretta and Pearl. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Patrick's Church. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

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MURPHY, ROBERT H./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 12, 1919

Robert H. Murphy, 30 years, died this morning at his home, 270 Madison avenue, after a lingering illness. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Bertha Murphy, and three children, Beatrice, Victor and Edward Murphy. He leaves also his parents, and two sisters, Mrs. Otto Sigmund, and Mrs. John Miller, and a brother, Chester Murphy, all of Alton. The funeral will be Monday morning at 9 o'clock from the home on Madison avenue, and Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's church. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

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MURPHY, THOMAS/Source: Alton Weekly Courier, January 8, 1857

An Irishman named Thomas Murphy was killed, and another named William Flinn was seriously injured yesterday, while engaged excavating earth from Fourth street near Market street. The bank, some twenty feet high, slid down, burying Murphy and Flinn beneath it. We learn that both Murphy's legs and his back were broken, his head was badly mashed, and he was otherwise badly injured. The extent of Flinn's injuries we have not learned.

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MURPHY, THOMAS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 25, 1919

The funeral of Thos. Murphy was held this morning at 8 o'clock from the Nazareth Home Chapel. Requiem Mass was celebrated by Rev. S. Schauweeker, and was attended by a large crowd of friends of the deceased. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery. The pallbearers were Joe Dooley, Simon Downes, William Spellman and Thomas Burns.

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MURRAY, MARTHA R. (nee SOUTHARD)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 29, 1920            Mother of Four Killed by Train

Mrs. Martha R. Murray, wife of Albert Murray of Sering Place, was killed Sunday afternoon at the Venice railroad crossing in Granite City when she leaped from an automobile in front of a terminal train that was carrying workmen. The automobile in which she was riding with five young women was hurled many feet, but the occupants escaped injury and had Mrs. Murray remained in the car, she too would probably have escaped injury. Mrs. Murray was dragged 60 feet and her neck was broken and skull fractured. Mrs. Murray was 32 years old, and besides her mother leaves four daughters, and her father, James Southard, a member of a well known Madison County family. Mrs. Murray had gone to Granite City to spend the day. In the automobile with her, driving toward St. Louis, were: Miss May Reinagel, 17 years old, who was driving the automobile which belonged to her father, Joseph Reinagel of 2318 E. Street, Granite City; her older sister, Miss Elizabeth Reinagel; Miss Agnes Roseberry, 18 years old, and her sister, Miss Muriel Roseberry, 21 years old, both of 2153 E Street, Granite City; and Miss Jessie Shamhart, 16 years old, 2451 B street, Granite City. The strong wind blowing in the faces of the party made it impossible for the driver to see or hear the train coming as she approached the dangerous crossing until it was too late. Then, according to a young woman in the seat with the other young woman driving, the driver became confused and attempted to beat the train to the crossing, but there was not time. Mrs. Murray, it is supposed, saw the train before the others did and jumped, but did not jump until she was so close that she landed squarely in front of the engine. C. N. Streeper was called to Granite City to take charge of the body of Mrs. Murray and brought it back to Alton Sunday night.

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MURRY, JAMES/Source: Alton Telegraph, Thursday, February 2, 1893                 Victim of Wann Disaster

Mr. James Murray was buried on Tuesday at 3 p.m. from the M. E. church, the services being conducted by the pastor, Rev. N. Crow, assisted by Rev. G. W. Waggoner.

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MYERS, MARIETTA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 19, 1921

Infantile paralysis proved fatal for Marietta Myers, the 8 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Myers, of 510 East Eleventh Street. The little girl died in the children's hospital in St. Louis Sunday evening at 6:30 o'clock. She was taken to the hospital yesterday morning when a malady from which she was suffering seemed to make the change advisable. She was eight years old last Tuesday. About the same time as her birthday she began to manifest the symptoms of some mysterious malady, and showed fever. This continued on until Sunday morning when her case had progressed so far she was moved to the hospital in St. Louis in the hope that something could be done for her there. Mr. Myers, who had been there with his daughter, came home Sunday afternoon late, on being told that there was hardly a chance for any great change in her condition and that he would be summoned if one took place. Very soon after the father arrived home the telephone message was received telling of the child's death. She was a bright attractive little girl and her death was a sad shock to the many friends of the family. Mr. Myers is general superintendent of the Alton, Granite and St. Louis Traction Co. Beside the little daughter who died, the parents have a little son born recently.

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MYERS, MARY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 10, 1920

Mrs. Mary Myers, wife of Henry Myers, died last night at her  home, 321 East Eighth street, four days after she suffered a stroke of paralysis. She was 65 years old. Mrs. Myers had been a resident of Alton since 1886. She is survived by her husband and a son, William Stewart. She was a member of St. Mary's Church and the Maccabees. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 8 o'clock at St. Mary's church.
 

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