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SCHULZ, HENRY/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, January 11, 1895

Henry Schulz, a stone mason residing on North Street (Alton), died Tuesday at the family home from effects of injuries received in a fall the Friday evening previous. He was 37 years of age and leaves a widow and six children. The funeral took place Friday morning from St. Mary's church under the auspices of St. Boniface's branch of the Western Catholic Union, of which deceased was a
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SCHWALLENSTICKER, HENRY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 2, 1922        "King Swanny" Dies

The death of Henry Schwallensticker, Sunday afternoon at St. Joseph's Hospital from paralysis, removes an old-time resident of Alton, and a character that was an interesting one. He had been suffering from partial paralysis for some time, and about a week ago he was stricken again and removed from his home on the river front to the hospital for treatment. He was 61 years of age. He was born in Franklin County, Mo., and had been a resident of Alton for 50 years. Schwallensticker was a dominant character, and when he took up his residence many years ago on the river front, he became a leader there, as he would have been anywhere else. He was conceded the title of "King," a title he wore all the time he was living there. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Julia Schwallensticker, and two daughters, Mrs. Cora Carlyle of East St. Louis, and Mrs. Sophia Stormer of 1921 East Fourth street. The funeral will be held from the home of Mrs. Stormer, 1021 [sic]  East Fourth street, tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, and burial will be in City cemetery. Schwallensticker was a man of gigantic strength of body, as well as possessed of a dominating will.

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SCHWARZ, CHARLOTTE S. (nee RINNE)/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, February 1, 1893

Mrs. Charlotte S. Schwarz, wife of Christian M. Schwarz, died Thursday night [Jan. 26] at 11:45 o'clock, at the family residence on Fillmore and Schwarz streets, aged 55 years, 9 months and 18 days. She had been suffering with a chronic disease for several years, but was to appearances getting better, until last week when she was stricken with paralysis, which terminated in her death. Charlotte S. Schwarz was born in Stadthagen, Germany, April 8, 1837. She was the oldest daughter of Capt. Wilhelm F. Rinne. She came to this country with the family in 1845 and resided in or near Edwardsville since. Of the seven children of the family, only three survive her, viz: Mrs. James Whitbread, Mary E. Rinne and Henry W. Rinne. She was married to Christian M. Schwarz, September 30, 1858. They improved and lived up to within a year on the Oak Hill farm, near Edwardsville, when they erected a home and removed to the city to spend the remainder of their days. Of seven children, two died in infancy, five survive, viz: Laura S., William C., George C., Emma L., and Elmer H. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon. The remains rested in a casket in the parlor of her home. Around and above it were the floral tributes of friends, the last mark of respect that could be given her on earth. Among them was a design of gates ajar of roses and lilies of the valley, a cross of roses and harrist lilies, an anchor of roses and hyacinths, a pillow of roses and calla lilies and numerous sprays of roses and hyacinths. But a more eloquent testimonial of esteem in which the deceased was held by the general public was the large number who had assembled to attend the services and follow the remains to the grave. The services were conducted by Rev. J. C. Daw, and were simple. After these the remains were placed in charge of the pallbearers, Messrs. F. W. and A. P. Wolf, T. P. Dooling, R. F. Tunnell, henry J. Springer and Henry Trares. The funeral cortege then wended its way sadly to beautiful Woodlawn cemetery, where all that was mortal was consigned to mother earth. Mrs. Schwarz found her greatest pleasure in performing with fidelity the obligations which family and society impose. With a simplicity in life and manners she had a singleness of purpose to discharge sacredly her duties as wife and mother. Her sympathetic nature endeared her to all with whom she came in close relation. She made friends of old and young and her memory will be cherished long and tenderly.

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SCHWEGEL, NICHOLAS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 7, 1920           Well Known Business Man Dies

Nicholas Schwegel, well known business man, died this morning at 11:30 o'clock after an illness of 18 months at his home, 1403 Main street. He was 45 years of age. Mr. Schwegel was in the butcher business in Alton for twenty-two years. When ill health made it necessary, he gave up active participation in the business he had conducted. He leaves his wife and five children, also a brother, Peter Schwegel, in Alton, and two sisters and a brother in Germany. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's church, and burial will be in St. Joseph's cemetery.

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SCHWEPPE, HENRY RAND/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Monday, May 29, 1899                  Son of Alton merchant

The terrible news was flashed over the wires Sunday afternoon that Rand Schweppe had been killed in a railroad wreck on the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern at Waterloo, Iowa, early Sunday morning. The dispatch received here was from a surgeon and said briefly: "Tell H. M. Schweppe H. R. Schweppe is dead here." The awful truth of the dispatch was beyond realization and found no one who could believe the message true. A message was sent to Waterloo inquiring further particulars, and the reply was that he was one of eight passengers killed in a wreck of a Burlington train at that place, early Sunday morning. He was not instantly killed, the dispatch said, but died at 8 o'clock Sunday morning in a hospital. He lived long enough to ask that a message be sent to his father and also to his friends in Minneapolis whom he was going to visit. Rand left Alton at noon Saturday for Minneapolis to spend a few days with friends there. He told only a few of his most intimate friends that he was going and the news that he had been killed at Waterloo, Iowa, was not at first believed by those who had seen him on the street Saturday morning. Further details of the terrible catastrophe are that the Burlington train was wrecked at Waterloo by a washout, caused by a cloudburst. The railroad crosses Sink creek, near Waterloo, on a massive stone culvert. The cloudburst caused the creek to overflow far out of its banks. The water did not affect the stone culvert but it washed out the ballast at the approach leaving spaces of twenty-five feet where the track was unsupported. The engineer had no means of knowing the condition of the track and the train dashed on to its ruin. The engine crew jumped when the engine lurched and escaped with slight injuries. The whole train was derailed and thrown into the ditch and the cars were piled up in a confused heap. Dispatches from there say: "The mail car tipped over and was telescoped by the baggage car behind, while the rear end of the baggage car telescoped the smoker. The roof of the sleeper plowed its way through the day coach, while the lower half of the latter crushed through the sleeper." Nine people were killed and of this number was Rand Schweppe. He was taken from the wreckage of the sleeper, bleeding and mangled, but still living. His head was frightfully cut and from the first it was evident he could not survive. It was impossible to notify his parents until Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock when the worst had taken place. When he was taken from the wreck his first words showed his thoughtful nature when he asked that his father and friends be notified, but no more. He wanted to keep them from worrying over him until his condition was known. Death came at 8 o'clock Sunday morning and ended his suffering. On Saturday at noon, Henry Rand Schweppe left him home in this city full of life, manly vigor, and beauty, anticipating the pleasure of a visit with friends in Minneapolis for a few days. This afternoon at three o'clock his lifeless body was brought back to his home, the lips that uttered nothing but pleasant words, still; the bright eyes that beamed joyous mirth and pleasure closed in death, and the high hopes of parents, relatives and a host of friends dashed to the ground. Perhaps never before has such a shock come to Alton as came yesterday evening in the announcement that Rand Schweppe had lost his life in a railroad accident near Waterloo, Iowa, early Sunday morning. Everyone who knew Rand admired and loved him. His bright, happy face made him friends everywhere, and his genial and affable manners were always pleasant to see. His magnificent physique - tall, graceful, proportioned like an Apollo - attracted attention always. To know Rand Schweppe was to become a sincere and devoted admirer, and, to count him among your friends. Of excellent habits, high character, and loyal to his friends, it was little wonder that the announcement of his death brought a shock of pain to all hearts and tears to many eyes beside those of his nearest relatives. No family in Alton ever had more sincere sympathy than Mr. and Mrs. Schweppe, and the sister and brother, so rudely bereft of his companionship. We shall see his familiar form no more upon the streets of Alton; no more we shall hear his genial greeting, but his memory and his kind words and deeds and his sincere and warm friendship will be treasured in the long years to come. A sweet, true spirit has gone, just as it had lit its taper for the journey of life, ere it had known the sad awakenings which frequently come in the pathway of human progress. May the parents and family be solaced by the thoughts of the brave young life that has passed away into an immortal day. Henry Rand Schweppe was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Schweppe. He was born in Alton October 1875, and was in his 24th year at his death. Alton has been his residence during his entire life, except a few months of last year, when he resided in Minneapolis, from which place he returned after the accident he met with there in January. The train bearing the body was met at West Alton by a party of the Black Hawk boys and by L. F. Schussler, Dr. H. K. Schussler and A. J. Howell. The body arrived in Alton today over the "K" at 8:20 p.m., and was immeidately taken to Howell's undertaking establishment, where it was prepared for burial in the presence of Mr. L. F. and H. K. Schussler and Dr. Brown, who accompanied the body from Waterloo. The funeral will take place Wednesday. The hour will be stated tomorrow.

SCHWEPPE, RAND/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Wednesday, May 31, 1899

Today at 10 o'clock, loving friends tenderly performed the last offices of respect for Rand Schweppe and laid him away in his narrow couch for the last, long rest that is the human lot. It was hard to part with Rand, and the feeling of regret that pervaded every heart was shown at the services in the darkened home. The home was filled with Rand's friends of all ages at the funeral hour, and not one was present but felt that the death of the universal favorite had left a blank in the hearts and affections that nothing but time in its long, long course could fill. There was not a dry eye in the house. Strong men tried hard to repress a show of grief, but the gathering tear-drop in the eye could not be kept back, while hearts ached so for one who had gone forever. Rev. George Gebauer of the Unitarian church conducted the solemn services at the home. His scriptural selections were impressive and the prayer offered at the close was a combined tribute to the memory of the departed and consolation to the family. Rand's life he said, was not lost. Some good must come from it. While it was hard to see in the heavy affliction what good was intended, still the human mind might faintly see some great design in it. Rand's memory would be one for his friends to cherish and would live with them to the end. Miss Lila Haskell, of Monticello Seminary, sang feelingly the beautiful "Good-Bye, Sweet Day," that brought tears from many an eye as the meaning of the words in connection with the occasion was fully realized. The face was not uncovered after 9 o'clock, but up to that time all of Rand's friends could see him. The casket was borne from the house by six members of the Black Hawk Club, who claimed the mournful privilege of bearing their dead companion to the grave, and laying it away in its last sleep. The bearers were Clark McAdams, Edwin Duffield, John McAdams, H. K. Schussler, H. H. Hewitt, and John Pfeiffenberger. At the cemetery the service was by Rev. H. M. Chittenden of St. Paul's Episcopal church. There were evidences of what loving hands had done. The girls of the Black Hawks had claimed the privilege of lining the grave with green and flowers and each wore a rose to cast into the grave. The ritual of the Episcopal church was read. The Arion Quartette sang "In the Sweet Bye and Bye."  It was one of the largest funerals ever known in Alton. Among those who came from out of the city to attend were Mr. and Mrs. Will Schweppe, Will Schweppe Jr., Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Garvin, Frank Garvin, Mrs. George A. Bayle, Miss Hallie Bayle, Miss Mary Wallace, Dr. C. Tuckett of St. Louis, Mrs. William Tindall of Washington, D. C., Mr. and Mrs. Max Sterm of Chicago, Miss Alice Wood of Minneapolis.  Mrs. Crocker, who has been in Washington, was present also.

Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 1, 1899

Mr. H. M. Schweppe has been notified that part of the property which his son, Rand, has at the time of the railroad wreck, in which he was fatally injured, and which had not been recovered, had been found and will be sent home. After the wreck, ghouls went through the pockets of the dead and badly injured victims and stole all the valuables they could find. The train crew was killed or so severely injured as to be unable to look after the safety of the property of the injured passengers and the thefts were due to this fact. Mr. Clark McAdams has gone to Waterloo to see the people who cared for Rand, and from them learn anything they know of his last moments.

[Note: Rand's father, Henry M. Schweppe, owned and operated a clothier shop at 117 W. Third, Alton.]

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SCHWEPPE, WILLIAM E./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 12, 1923          Dies at Illini Hotel Within Short Distance of Where He Was Born

William E. Schweppe, retired business man, one of the oldest native residents of Alton, died this morning at 2 o'clock at the Illini Hotel where he had been making his home for a long time. His death was due to a general breakdown from old age. He was in his seventy-sixth year. His health had been bad for a long time and for about a year he had not been out of the hotel. His death had been expected for weeks, and members of his family had been here with him. The sons gathered at Alton from opposite sides of the continent. Some came from New York and one came from Los Angeles. Two daughters are in Europe and were advised while there that their father was very low, and they could hardly arrive here in time to be present before his death. Some of the sons, having come to see their father, were forced by business affairs to return to their homes. One of them residing in California has been called home, departing Wednesday night for Los Angeles, and probably will not be here at the funeral. Mr. Schweppe was born in Alton in a house which formerly stood on the site of the Alton Evening Telegraph office, October 13, 1846. He lived here and was in business until he was 26 years of age, when he moved to St. Louis. He organized the Schweppe Grocery Co. in St. Louis, of which he was the head for many years. He retired from business in 1917, and since that time he has traveled about much but he considered Alton his home. He leaves five sons: W. H. Schweppe of New York; Richard J. of Los Angeles; C. H. of Chicago; E. P., Courtney B. of New York; and two daughters, Mrs. George Schneller of New Haven, Conn., and Miss Virginia Schweppe of New York. Mr. Schweppe never lost interest in his native city, and when he no longer was in business his desire was to be back here where he could be close to his brother, H. M. Schweppe, and be with some of his old friends. "I want to be in Alton where I know somebody," he is quoted as having told his brother in writing, that he intended to come back here to stay. It was like coming back home for him, and he picked up many new friends to take the place of the many who had died or moved away, and it was not long after he returned before the kindly, courteous gentleman had again surrounded himself with a group of good friends who were very much younger than he. He was the soul of courtesy and a delightful man to know. He was a man of great talent as a musician. In his younger days he played the pipe organ in some of the Alton churches and he was frequently in demand to help out in giving musical programs. He had an artistic nature which found expression in music chiefly. It was an interesting fact about Mr. Schweppe that he came back to Alton to die as close as he possibly could to the place where he was born, and his death did occur within less than 75 feet of the exact spot that was his birthplace. It was as he had desired it should be, and had doubtless planned.

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SCOTT, ELIZABETH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 11, 1919

Mrs. Elizabeth Scott, aged 79 years, died Monday afternoon at 4:20 o'clock at her home in Bethalto, where she has resided for 52 years. The aged woman has been in poor health for several years, but was bedfast for just two weeks prior to her death. She was well known in Alton, having visited here frequently as the guest of her son, Henry E. Scott and his family, who reside on Lawton street. Besides her son, Henry E., Mrs. Scott is survived by another son, Everett J., of Bethalto, and one daughter, Mrs. Lulu Starkey of Monica, California. She also leaves four grandchildren, Harry Scott, Miss Mildred Scott, Mrs. Fay Scott Southard, all of Alton, and Miss Ethel Starkey of California. Mrs. Scott was a member of the Bethalto Presbyterian church, and until her illness prevented her attendance at meetings, she was very active in all church work. Up until a very short time ago, she continued teaching a class in the Presbyterian Sunday School. She was also active in civic improvement work in the village. The funeral will be held at the Bethalto Presbyterian church on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. Gilchrist of Moro, and pastor of the Bethalto church, will officiate.

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SCOTT, WILLIAM/Source: Alton Telegraph, December 12, 1912

Coroner J. M. Sims of Collinsville Wednesday came to Alton to hold an inquest over William Scott, who was killed by a fall from the loft of the Lemp brewery barn at Second and Cherry streets, while drunk. Evidence of witnesses at the inquest indicated Scott had been helping to consume two kegs of beer during the afternoon and was in a bad way. He had been sleeping for a month in the loft over the stable, because he did not have the money to pay a board bill. He owed his boarding mistress for ten months board, it was stated at the inquest, and he leave no estate to pay the bill. Scott's long line of credit, when he worked but seldom, caused the coroner's jury to marvel somewhat that one so short of industry should have such a good credit. Witnesses testified that while Scott was unable to walk alone, he did succeed in climbing up a ladder into the loft, and that he must have fallen therefrom afterward. The jury found a verdict of death from accidental fall. The body will be shipped this evening to Carnegie, Pa., accompanied by Walter Day as the representative of the Glassblowers Union. In connection with this inquest, Coroner Sims notified the undertakers they must refrain from embalming a body until after the coroner was through with it, and he warned that he would hold undertakers to a strict accountability for failing to observe his orders.

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SEAGRAVES, ARTHUR/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 3, 1920              Body of Aviator Who Died in Fall Arrives in Alton

Arthur Seagraves, 17, member of the army aviation section, and a son of Mrs. Lela Seagraves, who is spending the winter at the home of her brother, Ben Bryant, of Mayfield avenue, was killed on New Year's day at Rich Field, Waco, Tex., when his plane crashed to the ground during a flight. The body will arrive here this evening, accompanied by a sister, Miss Esther Seagraves, and will be taken to Elsah, where the funeral will be held tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. Mrs. Seagraves formerly resided in the Elsah neighborhood, and is well known in that neighborhood. Her son entered the aviation section soon after the end of the war, and because of his age secured his mother's consent before enlisting. The tragic death of the young man is the fourth which has occurred in the family on holidays. Two years ago, on Thanksgiving day, the boy's father died. Four years ago on Thanksgiving day, Mrs. Seagrave's mother, Mrs. Anna Bryant, died. Three years ago, on Christmas day, a brother of Mrs. Seagraves, Fred Seagraves [should be Bryant], mysteriously met his death in Texas. It was reported that he was accidentally shot, but it has always been the belief of the family that he was murdered, it was said at the Bryant home today.

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SEARLES, FANNIE (nee CHALLACOMBE)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 10, 1920

Mrs. Fannie Challacombe Searles, daughter of Mrs. Nancy Glorianna Challacombe, who died a few months ago, died at a hospital in Springfield last night. She was about sixty years of age. Mrs. Searles was taken to Springfield last week, suffering from blood poisoning in her foot, brought on by an infected toe. Her condition was not known to be serious, and her death came as a great shock to the large circle of relatives and friends at Challacombe, Alton and vicinity. Mrs. Searles is survived by her husband. Also by three sisters and three brothers, including Mrs. John Butler, Mrs. Mary Hartwell and W. J. Challacombe, all of Challacombe, Ill., Wesley Challacombe of Carlinville, Mrs. Mabel Pritchard and Nicholas Challacombe of Everett, Wash. Mrs. Searles' death makes the fourth in the Challacombe family within the last year, the others being Mrs. Challacombe, her brother, and her brother-in-law. No definite funeral announcement has been made. The funeral is, however, expected to be held in Challacombe on Friday.

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SEDLACEK, JOSEPH/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, Wednesday, January 6, 1892

Joseph Sedlacek, aged 51 years, died Sunday morning [Jan. 3] at 8:15 o'clock, after a long and painful illness with Bright's disease. The funeral took place from the family residence at Glen Carbon, yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. It was under the auspices of the local post, G.A.R. and the Druids' lodge, of which orders he was a member. The remains were interred in the family burial ground. The pallbearers were: George Bernius, Ben Epping, John Michel, Herman Berlemann, and John Baum.

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SHAEFER OR SHAFER, FRANK/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 9, 1920

Frank Shafer, who died Saturday noon from influenza, was buried today. Shafer, who conducted a lunch room at the Gerner saloon and lived at the Lincoln hotel, leaves no relatives whose whereabouts are known. He had been in perfect health a week before his death, and he was taken into the order of Eagles. His illness with double pneumonia was very short.

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SHASCHEK, JOSEPH/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, January 25, 1893

Joseph Shaschek, who lives on the C. F. Cook farm, in the southern part of Edwardsville township, committed suicide Friday morning [Jan. 20] at about 8 o'clock by shooting himself with a pistol. Coronor T. W. Kinder was in the city when the information reached here and proceeded to the scene accompanied by Judge C. L. Cook. A jury was empanelled consisting of C. L. Cook, foreman, William J. Baird, Henry Ostendorf, Herman Gerling and John Ernst. His wife testified that deceased had been worrying about some debts, having recently purchased a farm. He did not sleep Wednesday night. Thursday night he visited at Frank Rabbit's and returned home about midnight, and slept until 5 o'clock next evening. He went out after breakfast to render lard, as he had been butchering. After being out a few minutes, a neighbor, Henry Detienne came to the house and told her that Shasheck had shot himself. He borrowed a pistol from Detienne, saying he was going to kill a mink in a pile of rails. He had gone but a few minutes when the shot was fired. The bullet entered the forehead and lodged in the head. The funeral took place Sunday, under auspices of the C.S.P.S. lodge. The remains were interred in the Bohemian cemetery. The pallbearers were: Henry Ostendorf, Samuel Jedlicka, Mike Krejci, John Schlemmer, Frank Schlemmer and John Ernst. Deceased was born in Bohemia, Austria, in 1845, was married there and came to this country with his wife. She died some twelve years ago, leaving seven children. He was married a second time. To this union three children were born, one of whom is dead. He leaves a wife, nine children, father, two brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Shaschek is in a precarious condition as a result of the death of her husband.

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SHAW, ARTHUR/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 11, 1920          Killed by Switch Engine ... Died on Crossing

Arthur Shaw, aged 27, was instant-up killed Tuesday afternoon at the foot of Central avenue when a switch engine struck him as he was driving his team across the track. Shaw's wagon was wrecked and one horse killed. There were no witnesses to the tragedy, except the trainmen. Shaw had been employed nights at the Duncan shops. He was a hard working man who by keeping a team, managed to augment his daily earnings by doing job of hauling. He had not been feeling well and did not work Monday night, so Tuesday he went out with his team in the afternoon to earn money hauling ashes. He was crossing the railroad tracks at the foot of Central avenue and evidently did not see the approaching switch engine. He was instantly killed. The body was taken in charge by Deputy Coroner Bauer and an inquest held this morning. Shaw was highly thought of in the neighborhood where he lived. He was devoted to his family consisting of his wife and four little children. The death of the husband and father was a cruel blow to the family. He was a man of good habits, very industrious, and was paying for a little home at 1830 Alby street. A brother of Shaw was on his way home from work at the oil refinery, and noticing the commotion at the foot of Central avenue his attention was attracted to the wrecked wagon, and he recognized it as the property of his brother. Then he discovered that his brother had been killed.

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SHELTON, CARRIE S./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 19, 1920                 State Manager for Corset Firm and Prominent in Fraternal Societies

Mrs. Carrie S. Shelton, wife of E. T. Shelton, died at 1:25 p.m. today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. C. Mullins, 500 East Thirteenth street, after a long illness. The last four days she had lingered very near death. Seven weeks ago she was taken to Mayfield, Ky., in the hope that a visit there might benefit her. She had been suffering from a nervous collapse due to a goitre. The change did not prove beneficial, and she was brought home three weeks ago in a very bad condition, unable to sit up, and it was believed then that the remainder of her life would be a matter of but a few weeks. Mrs. Shelton was born in Staunton, Ill., and would have been 59 years of age the 26th of June. About thirty five years ago she came to Alton with the other members of her family, and she passed the remainder of her life here. She leaves three children, Edgar, Miss Carrie Shelton and Mrs. H. S. Mullins. She leaves also two brothers, Douglas and Hosea S. Sparks, and four sisters, Mrs. Ida Toole, Mrs. John Strickland, Mrs. E. F. Strickland and Miss Nettie Sparks. Mrs. Shelton was a woman who had a marked talent in a business way. She had been connected with a corset firm for many years, and for a long time had very effectively discharged the duties of state manager for that company. She traveled much about the state and devoted all her time and energy to the business. She had great success in her work and at the time she was prostrated by illness, she was vested with much authority and was very highly esteemed by her employers. She had been prominent in the Royal Neighbors too, for years, serving the organization in official capacity. Mrs. Shelton was a woman of a kindly disposition and she was generally loved by those who knew her. The announcement of her serious illness caused a profound shock in a large circle of friends. Her death had been expected. The time of funeral was not decided this afternoon.

Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 21, 1920

The funeral of Mrs. Carrie Shelton, wife of Edgar T. Shelton, was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. C. Mullins, at Thirteenth and Langdon streets. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends at the funeral services, which were conducted by Rev. C. Combrink, of the 12th street Presbyterian church. Among those at the funeral were many of the Royal Neighbors, in which fraternal society she had been prominent for a long time. In addition to the active pallbearers, six women, members of the organization, served as honorary pallbearers..... [could not the rest of article]

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SHERFY, HAROLD ROBINSON/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 1, 1921

Harold Robinson, the two months old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Sherfy, died this afternoon at 1:30 at the family home at 2508 East Broadway, the infant having suffered from stomach trouble since his birth. He is survived by his parents, and two sisters, Sarah Jane and Irene Eva. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home.

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SHERFEY, ISAAC/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 15, 1907 (Fosterburg News)

The death of Isaac Sherfey, which occurred on the 6th, removed from our midst one of our most prominent citizens. Mr. Sherfey was 71 years of age. On April 17, 1868 he was united in matrimony to Miss Louisa Isch, who survives him. Two daughters, Mrs. Ida Kreig and Mrs. Mollie Medden, one brother, Abraham Sherfey of Bunker Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Hitchak and Mrs. Pollie Jinkenson of Bethalto, mourn his departure. Funeral services took place at the Mt. Olive church on Sunday, conducted by Rev. S. D. McKinney. As an evidence of respect, the attendance was quite large. Floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. The Grand Army post of which he was a member had charge of the services at the grave, assisted by the band. Interment took place at the Short cemetery. The family in their bereavement have the sympathy of their many friends.

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SHERFEY, MINNIE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 30, 1920

The funeral of Mrs. Minnie Sherfey will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Herman Kohle, on Main street. Theodore Cates, pastor of the Wesley Methodist Church, will have charge of the services. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

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SHIELDS, MINNIE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 5, 1920

Mrs. Minnie Shields, died Sunday morning just before 10 o'clock at her home, Central and Grove streets, after an illness of one week with an acute attack of diabetes. She was the widow of Joseph Shields. She leaves one child, Jean. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Twelfth Street Presbyterian church.

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SHIFFLETT, KIZZIE HUSKINSON/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 22, 1923             Author, Painter ... Woman of Prominent Family Dies

Mrs. Kizzie Huskinson Shifflett, member of an old and prominent Alton family, died last night at 11 o'clock at St. Luke's Hospital in St. Louis from a cancerous trouble in her kidneys. Her death had been expected at any time since her return from a trip to California, about a month ago. She had gone west for the purpose of settling up the estate of her daughter, Mrs. Gladys Blalack, who was killed in an automobile accident at Los Angeles on New Year's day. Mrs. Blalack was joint heir with her mother in the estate of John B. Shifflett, father and husband of daughter and mother, and his estate had not yet been settled when the death of the daughter occurred. This caused complications, and Mrs. Shifflett went west to do what she could toward getting the estates adjusted. She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Anna Lane, widow of the deceased postmaster, G. H. Lane, and the two remained there until Mrs. Shifflett's health began to be such as to cause anxiety. They returned to Alton and immediately Mrs. Shifflett consulted specialists who warned her that she had but a short time to live. She went to St. Louis to St. Luke's Hospital to pass the remainder of her days. The past ten days her condition was such as to justify the belief that she was very near death. Members of her family were in constant attendance upon her. Mrs. Shifflett was born in Alton and was 61 years of age. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Huskinson, and a member of a large family of children. She was educated in the Alton public schools and was married here. Most of her married life she had spent in other cities, but for several years had counted Alton her home. She had lived at the Illini hotel. When she returned from the west a month ago, she was planning to build a little home in Alton and settle down here for the remainder of her life, but about the same time she reached that conclusion she was told of the short time she had to live. Her passing completes the wiping out of her family within one year's time. Mrs. Shifflett was a woman of artistic talent. She was a painter of ability and had fine literary tastes. In the last few years she worked hard on a book which she issued, covering the story of Elijah P. Lovejoy, and she had taken much interest in getting the book introduced to the public. Always she was interested in literary work, and she took a prominent place in women's clubs wherever she lived. She was a good talker and for interesting talks her services were in demand at gatherings. Members of her family said that she had been in bad health for several years, but that she did not know the nature of her malady and it was not until a month ago that she became informed of what it was that was causing her ill health and what condition she was in. She leaves three sisters, Miss Jennie Huskinson, Mrs. Anna Lane of Alton, Mrs. J. W. Hopkins of Grand Junction, Colo., and three brothers, George Huskinson of Springfield, Charles and R. G. Huskinson of Alton. Mrs. Shifflett was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and she was also a member of the Eastern Star. She belonged to the St. Louis Historical Society, the Parliamentary club of St. Louis and she organized the St. Louis Women's Shakespeare club. She was a widely travelled woman and was a charming conversationalist, well informed on all subjects. The funeral will be held Sunday at 3:30 o'clock from St. Paul's Episcopal church, with interment in City cemetery. The body was brought to Alton this morning and taken to the Huskinson homestead at Twelfth and Easton streets.

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SHOELLMEIER, INFANT CHILD/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Monday, March 6, 1899

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shoellmeier, who live at 515 East Tenth street, died at 8 o'clock Monday morning at the family home, after a short illness with bronchitis. The funeral will take place Tuesday afternoon and services will be in St. Mary's church.

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SHOW, THOMAS J. (CAPTAIN)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 14, 1923

Capt. Thomas J. Show, retired school teacher and river man, died Friday evening at 9:30 o'clock at the home of his son, I. M. Show, 1004 Alby street, from paralysis. He was stricken last Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock while seated at his writing desk in his home and he never fully regained consciousness. He was paralyzed completely on the left side. His wife, who has been bedfast for eight years from rheumatism and a constant sufferer, was in the room with him when he died, but was sleeping and was not informed that her husband had died so close to her until after the body had been removed from the room. She was then awakened and told that her husband had passed away quietly. She had been expecting the end and had requested that he be kept near her in his last hours, when members of the family suggested moving him to another room. Her wish was respected as she wished to be with him when the end came. Capt. Show was born in Jefferson county, Iowa, October 1, 1854, and when ten years old he went to Jersey county. Most of the time he lived at Rosedale where he was near his beloved Illinois river on which he spent much of his time. He was married in 1877, on Christmas day, to Charity E. Ritcher, of De Soto, Mo., and until twelve years ago he had made his home at Rosedale, moving to Alton then to be nearer his sons. Ever since coming here, Capt. Show and his wife had made their home with their son, Ivy M. Show. After teaching district schools in Jersey county seventeen years, Capt. Show took up river work. He possessed a master and pilot's license on the Mississippi from St. Louis to Keokuk and on the Illinois river. In his early days he had followed wood boating, as he liked to be on the water. On coming here he took a position with the Mississippi Sand Co. and worked there for a long time. He gave up river work because of his age about three years ago, being persuaded by his children to do so. Since then he has done carpenter work. The last work he did before his death was to build a double garage for his son, Clark Show. He was a member of the Methodist church from boyhood. He led a life that was consistent with the religious profession he had made. He was known as a man of quiet, even temperament, was highly esteemed by all who knew him and was held in the affectionate regarded by the members of his family. He was always ready with a cheery greeting for those he knew and he had a large number of good friends who loved the genial kindly gentleman. His face bore wrinkles where smiles had been, not grouches. During his last illness, all his children but one, Mrs. Calame, were with him constantly, and she will be here tomorrow from Denver. He is survived by four children, Ivy and Clark Show of Alton, Mrs. Charles F. Calame of Denver, and Mrs. Albert Oppenhoff of Granite City, and his wife. He leaves also three brothers and one sister, Mrs. Savilia Hayes and Noah Show of Wills Point, Texas, John Show of Alton and George Show of Rosedale. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home and services will be conducted by Rev. Charles Shumard of the First Methodist church. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.

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SIDWAY, LOUISE B./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 27, 1923

Mrs. Louise B. Sidway, widow of Leverett B. Sidway, died this noon at her home in Godfrey after an illness of about three weeks. Death was due to a general decline due in part to her great age and partly to a prevailing malady. She had been in a bad way for several days and her death was not unexpected. Mrs. Sidway was a woman of strong character who made a powerful impression on all with whom she came in contact. She was a highly educated and much travelled woman and a person whom it was a pleasure to know intimately because of her large fund of knowledge. She was born in Alton, the daughter of Judge Martin, head of one of the prominent early day families here. She was married here in 1850 to Leverett B. Sidway. Part of their married life she spent in Chicago. About twenty-five years ago she came back from Chicago and resumed her residence here, going to the farm where she spent the remainder of her life. Her husband died in 1914. She was a member of the Episcopal Church. Mrs. Sidway leaves two sons, Harry and George. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the home and burial will be at Alton City Cemetery.

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SIDWAY, LOUISE MILNOR/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 3, 1922

Mrs. Louise Milnor Sidway, wife of Henry T. Sidway of Godfrey, died yesterday afternoon at the family home after an illness of ten days. Her death was due to heart trouble. Members of her family knew that she was in a serious condition, and her two daughters, Mrs. Will. Curtis of Tampa, Fla., and Mrs. Frank Houghton of Springfield were summoned to attend her. Mrs. Curtis was on her way here when her mother died, but the other daughter was present. Mrs. Sidway spent most of her life in Chicago, and was married there to Mr. Sidway. They came to Godfrey where Mr. Sidway took up the management of the fine farm which he owns there, and ever since her coming from Chicago Mrs. Sidway has been one of the best known of Godfrey residents. She was known for her gracious hospitality and her many fine qualities of mind and character and her death was the cause of great sorrow in the community where she had lived. The funeral will be Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family home. Interment will be in the Godfrey cemetery. Rev. F. D. Butler of the St. Paul Episcopal church will officiate.

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SIEBN, HARRY A./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Monday, March 6, 1899

The little son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Siebn, Harry A., aged two months, died Sunday afternoon after a short illness with bronchitis. The funeral will be Tuesday afternoon from the family home at Second and Spring streets, and services will be held at St. Mary's church, at 2:30 o'clock.

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SIMMENS, PETER/Source: Troy Call, January 18, 1918

Death had a sudden and tragic summons for Peter Simmens in the cold still hours of last Saturday morning when, while doing duty for the Pennsylvania railroad, he was struck by a train and killed a short distance east of the St. Jacob depot. No one witnessed the accident, and it first became known about six o'clock when the dead and frozen body was found near the mill switch by the crew of a freight train. The skull was fractured and there were numerous other cuts and bruises about the body. Simmens was employed as a section hand and with William Weidner was detailed Friday night to keep the switches free from snow. A fierce blizzard was raging and the night was one of the worst ever experienced by section men. Simmens was stationed at the west end of the switch and Weidner at the east end. The accident is known to have occurred after midnight, but it is not known definitely what train struck Simmens. Two trains went east, one at 2:25 and the other at 2:38, and it was one of these which struck him but the engine crew did not know it at the time. Following the finding of the body it was taken to the W. P. Baer undertaking establishment and later removed to the home. Coroner Lowe was notified and sent Deputy Coroner H. C. Kueker of Troy to hold the inquest. The inquest was not completed Sunday on account of being unable to get the testimony of the engine crew, but was finished Monday. The verdict of the jury was that Simmens came to his death by being struck by a train under circumstances unknown. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the home of FMrs. Regina Meyer and were conducted by Rev. C. A. Hildebrand, pastor of the German Evangelical church, after which interment was made in Keystone cemetery. The pallbearers were: Oscar Witschie, John Wyatt, William Widner, Harry Sapp, Dan Liebler Jr., and Ed Pflugbeil. Deceased was a son of Mrs. Regina Meyer and was born in St. Jacob on February 20, 1876, being at the time of his death 41 years, 10 months and 23 days of age. He was never married and had worked as a section hand at St. Jacob for a number of years. Besides his mother, he is survived by one half-brother and two half-sisters who are Ollie Meyer of St. Louis and Mrs. Fred Goss and Miss Emma Meyer of St. Jacob. Mrs. Emil Blumer of St. Jacob is an aunt and John Simmens of St. Louis an uncle.

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SIMPSON, MARIETTA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 11, 1923      Aged Woman Dies - Was One of Long Lived Sisters - Unusual Record in her Family

Mrs. Marietta Simpson, widow of F. B. Simpson, died last evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. E. Walton, in Upper Alton, from old age. She was nearly 94 years of age. Her life closed quietly and peacefully. It was just like a fading out. She had been growing slightly weaker in the last two years and was in bed most of the time because she could not walk about. However, she was not sick all through the winter and until Wednesday, when she had a chill, she showed no signs of any disposition except the weakness and inability to move around. Mrs. Simpson came of a long lived family. She was one of eight children, two of whom survive her. The youngest of the family to die was 78. All the others passed the eighties. The last one to die preceding Mrs. Simpson lived a little longer than Mrs. Simpson, having passed her ninety-fourth birthday, and was the longest lived of the whole family. The mother of this remarkable generation lived beyond ninety. The two sisters who survive her are Mrs. Lavinia Forwood and Mrs. H. W. Denny of Medora. Mrs. Forwood is 83 and Mrs. Denny is 78. Mrs. Simpson was born in Hardin County, near Louisville, Ky., October 8, 1829. When she was ten years old she went to Medora neighborhood with her parents and there she grew up, was married and spent all her life until three years ago when she came to Alton to live with Mrs. Walton. She had with her another daughter, Miss Julia Simpson, who was at the Walton home too. Beside these two daughters, she leaves four other children, S. E. Simpson of Carrollton, Ill., French B. Simpson of Medora, Mrs. A. C. Steed of San Diego, Calif., and Mrs. John Robbins of Albany, N. Y. She leaves also fourteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her husband was for many years known as one of the largest landowners in the Medora neighborhood, in Macoupin and Greene counties. In all her long career in Medora, Mrs. Simpson was a devoted member of the Medora Baptist Church. The body has been taken to Medora for burial. Services will be held there Sunday afternoon at the Medora Baptist Church and will be conducted by Rev. L. H. Williams, assisted by Rev. Henry Dixon. Prior to the departure of the funeral party for Medora this afternoon, brief services were conducted at the Walton home by Rev. Dr. Magill of the College Avenue Baptist Church.

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SIMS, ANNIE (nee HARVELL)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 26, 1923                   Upper Alton Business Woman

Mrs. Annie Sims, wife of Theodore Sims, died Saturday night at 9:20 o'clock at the family home, at the Sims store building at the north end of the Broadway car line. She had been almost an invalid for four years but she never gave up until just a week before she died. On the Sunday preceding her death she went to bed and did not get up again. During her long illness Mrs. Sims had borne up bravely and she continued to devote all her attention to the business of the Sims store which she and her husband had conducted on that corner for 35 years and to her family. She did not intend to allow her physical debility to interfere with her attention to her family and to the business and she continued to fight against her ailment during the four years' time up to just a week before her death. Many of her friends had noted with much regret her failing conditions and they were convinced that she could not keep up very long. The Sims store had been referred to for many years as the store at the end of the line, although Mrs. Simms and her husband had conducted the business there many years before the car line was ever extended north of College avenue on Washington. Mrs. Sims was the daughter of an old time store keeper, Louis Harvell, who was the original business man at the corner of Sixth and Alby streets, a corner that has continued to be an important business location. She was born in Alton and had her first business experience in her father's store. She was married to Theodore Sims about 45 years ago and soon after their marriage they started a grocery store in the North End of Upper Alton. A few years later they located in their present corner at Washington avenue and Salu street, where they continued up to the present time in business. Mrs. Sims was a most efficient business woman and, living in the same building with their business, she and her husband have given their undivided attention to the business through the long number of years they have enjoyed life together. Early hours in the morning and late hours at night has been their method of doing business and such a thing as closing the store for anything was almost unknown to them. The store was their home - or a very important part of it - and the only time the business was not open was during the hours of the night when everybody sleeps. Mrs. Sims was most highly esteemed by everyone who knew her and she had come in contact with many people during her long career as a business woman. Mrs. Sims leaves besides her devoted husband two sons, Fay and Harry Sims, and two daughters, Mrs. John W. Hackett Jr., and Mrs. George Hinderband, all of Alton. She also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Embly and Mrs. Mattie Le Masters, who reside at the Enos Apartments and Mrs. Zene Baired of Indianapolis. During the last few days of Mrs. Sims' life, her decline was very rapid. Her physician had been summoned late Saturday afternoon and in the evening when she was sinking an effort was made to get the physician again. Her husband and son went up town in search of a doctor, but the end came before they reached the home. Mrs. Sims passed her 65th birthday anniversary on the 15th of this month. The funeral had not been arranged for this morning.

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SLATEN, EMMA J./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 10, 1919

Mrs. Emma J. Slaten, 68 years old, wife of George W. Slaten, died yesterday at noon at her home, 1919 Central avenue. She has resided in Alton since Jan. 1, before which she lived in Grafton. She is survived by her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Clara Belle Crull, a grandson, Pierce Heffington, and a sister, Mrs. E. S. Pierce of St. Louis. She was born in St. Louis, Nov. 29, 1850. The funeral will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Grafton, from the Methodist church. Interment will be at Grafton.

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SLATER, WILLIAM/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 14, 1923

William Slater, aged 42, died this morning at 12:45 a.m. at his home on Wood River avenue. Death was caused by a complication of diseases. The body was taken to the Streeper Undertaking parlors, where the funeral will be held Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. The body will be taken to Vandalia, Ill. for burial, which will be in South Hill cemetery. He leaves his wife, Amy, two daughters, Mabel and Virginia, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Slater Sr., of Wood River, three brothers and two sisters.

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SLOVER, CHARLES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 2, 1921

Charles Slover, aged 56, was found dead this morning in a little house he occupied in the rear of the home of his only brother, Peter Slover, 1228 Rodemeyer avenue. Death is supposed to have been due to paralysis, as he had suffered several attacks of paralysis in the past. Last Friday, as he was getting off a street car at Cliff and State street, he fell and he complained of having been slightly injured. Sunday he said he felt much better. About 5 o'clock this morning the discovery was made that Slover had died sometime during the night, and Deputy Coroner Streeper was notified. Mr. Slover came here from East Newbern about 15 years ago. He was not very strong and had not been employed, except at light work. His death leaves his brother, Peter, as the only survivor of the family. The body will be taken to East Newbern for burial, Wednesday morning.

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SLOVER, WILLIAM/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 10, 1923

William Slover passed away Tuesday, January 9, 1923 at 2:30 p.m., at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H. C. Chaffer of Roxana. Mr. Slover's death was due to the infirmities of old age. He was 88 years old Thursday Jan. 4.  Mr. Slover was well known in Jersey County where he settled when a very young man, coming from Munice, Ind., where he was born, January 4, 1935. He was married December 25, 1862 to Miss Mary Caffe who preceded him to the grave 23 years ago next month. Mr. Slover is survived by 3 daughters and 2 sons, Mrs. H. C. Chaffer of Roxana, Mrs. H. V. Keyser of Elsah, Mrs. Ella Hansell of Alton, Joseph Slover of Jerseyville and Calvin Slover of St. Louis. There are 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren besides a host of relatives and friends. The body will be taken to Old Newbern Thursday morning at 8:50 on the C. P. and St. L. The funeral will be held from the Cumberland Presbyterian church of which Mr. Slover and Mrs. Elizabeth Herrin, an old lady in the 90's, who lives in Jerseyville, were the only Charter members left. Mr. Slover's death followed soon after that of his old friend, William Dennison. The two had been almost inseparable companions, were taken very ill about the same time and died within a few days of each other.

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SMILEY, RUSSELL/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Wednesday, April 19, 1899

The funeral of Russell Smiley was held at two o'clock this afternoon. The family home was filled at the sad hour with an assemblage of friends of the bereaved parents and the boy friends of the lad whom death has so untimely removed. Sad as funerals always are, the funeral of Russell Smiley was an unusually sad one. The large parlor where the body lay in a handsome casket was almost filled with flowers, testimonials of the esteem of his friends and of the sorrow of his schoolmates at the parting. Because of the funeral, the High school classes, of which Russell was a member, were dismissed and very many of his schoolmates attended the services. Rev. H. K. Sanborne of the Presbyterian church conducted the services at the house and at the cemetery. A quartet from the Alton High School sang. The pallbearers were John Kerr, Jamie Logan, Charles Rich, Roy Maxwell, Ralph Davis, Walter Allen.

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SMILEY, SARAH W./Source: Alton Telegraph, September 12, 1912

Mrs. Sarah W. Smiley, widow of David R. Smiley, died at 3:10 a.m. Monday at the home of her son, George H. Smiley, 1011 State street, after being paralyzed on the right side for eleven years. Mrs. Smiley was 96 years of age August 13. She came to Alton eleven years ago, a few years after the death of her husband, to spend the winter with her son here, and intended to go back to her old home in Springfield, Vt., to spend the summer. She did not realize her hopes of returning to Springfield, as she was stricken with paralysis during the winter and ever since then her whole right side was helpless and Mrs. Smiley required the constant attention of a nurse. Many times during the eleven years it was thought that the end was near, but each time she would rally and it was not until about six weeks ago that the decline set in which resulted in her passing away. When Mrs. Smiley came to Alton at the age of 85, she made the trip from Springfield, Vt. alone, and was apparently in the best of physical and mental health. It was a great surprise when the collapse came then. She had lived the greater part of her life in Springfield, Vt., but for thirty years lived at Washington, D. C. until the death of her husband, who had been connected with a department in the government service and retained his position until he had passed his 82nd year. Mrs. Smiley was a deeply religious woman and had been a member of the Congregational Church since she was a young woman. She never affiliated with the Alton church of that denomination, owing to her disability. She is survived by two sons, G. H. Smiley of Alton and W. E. Smiley of Maniton, Colo. The funeral of Mrs. Sarah W. Smiley was held Tuesday afternoon at home of her son, G. H. Smiley, on State street. Services were in private and were conducted by Rev. D. R. Martin of the Congregational church Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Smiley departed with the body for Springfield, Vt., where interment will take place.

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SMITH, ALBERT/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 8, 1920

Albert, the 8 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smith, died last night from diphtheria at the family home, 731 East Sixth street, after a short illness. The trouble was not realized to be grave until a short time before the child died. The mother had been sick and in her sickness the child was given remedier for a throat trouble.

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SMITH, ALICE E./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Monday, June 29, 1931

In deference to the memory of Mrs. Alice E. Smith, whose death occurred early Sunday, exercises in dedication of the Johnson playground near the Smith home Sunday afternoon were curtailed and through action of Mayor Brenholt, the concert of the Municipal Band Sunday evening was transferred from Rock Spring park to Riverview park. It was not possible to defer the dedication of the Johnson street play space, but a tribute to Mrs. Smith, whose interest in playground matters has been well known was carried out when Mayor Brenholt just prior to his dedicatory remarks called on the assemblage to stand in a silent token of respect to her memory as the playground flag was lowered to half-staff. Much of the area of Rock Spring park was a gift to the city by the late William Eliot Smith. The land donated was originally a part of the beautiful Smith estate, Elmridge. And in further token of respect to the memory of Mrs. Smith, Mayor Brenholt, after the playground dedication, ordered that the band concert be transferred from Rock Spring pavilion to Riverview park. Officers were stationed in Rock Spring park to direct those coming there for the concert to the park on the bluffs.

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SMITH, EDWARD A./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Monday, September 10, 1928          Former Editor of Alton Democrat

Edward A. Smith, former Alton newspaper publisher, and for many years one of the best known residents of his home city, died this morning at his residence, 520 Seminary Square, from arterial hardening. He had passed his 82nd birthday last May 19. When he was 5 years old he came to Alton with his parents and spent all the remainder of his life here, a period of 77 years. The death of Mr. Smith was expected, but the end came suddenly after a period of ill health due to his age. He had been confined to his home and there was a belief that death was not far off, though he was up and around the house. When the final collapse came, it was but a short time until the end came. E. A. Smith was a familiar figure on the streets of Alton, and a man who had taken a prominent part in the civil and religious life of his community. He had an opportunity when he was a member of the firm of Perrine & Smith, then publishers of the Alton Democrat, to have an important influence in the city of Alton. The firm started a job printing shop in St. Louis where they prospered. Mr. Perrin gave most of his time to the newspaper in Alton while Mr. Smith for years was in St. Louis. Later both the partners devoted the greater part of their time to the St. Louis business as they had taken into their newspaper organization J. J. McInerney, who later became the chief owner of the newspaper which had become the Sentinel Democrat, and gave the paper all his time. Mr. Smith was a charter member of the Congregational church and remained deeply interested in its work and welfare up to the end. He was a regular attendant at church services, and for years held various offices in the church organization. In the Y.M.C.A. he took great interest and in years gone by gave much time to it. He retired from active duty in the Y.M.C.A. a few years ago but the directors created the office of director emeritus, and he was an honored member of the directors' circle any time he desired to be present. Mr. Smith, after the death of is partner of many years standing, disposed of his business in St. Louis, but he soon found there he had made a great mistake in thinking he could retire. He was not capable of being idle. A man who had been as busy all his life as he found it necessary to have something to do, so he took a position representing another firm and he made regular calls on a trade he built up in Alton. Many who saw him going about those duties did not realize that it was an absolute necessity for Mr. Smith to maintain his interest and make life happy for him. He could not be idle under any circumstances. He is survived by seven children, Harris Smith of St. Louis, Herbert Smith of Detroit, Mrs. F. J. Worden of Granite City, Mrs. Allen Keiser, Jewett and Walter and Miss Lucia Smith of Alton. He leaves also 11 grandchildren. Mr. Smith learned the trade of printer in the Telegraph office, away back in the early days. He worked with some of the men who were to be prominent in Alton. Among his early days associates were the late Edmond Beall, the late John A. Cousley, the late Samuel Malcolm. He is the very last of the old time printers who had to do with the Telegraph, when this newspaper was in its experimental stages, for whom the symbol of completion "30" is written. It was from the Telegraph he went to become proprietor of the Democrat, a newspaper which was then for sale. The funeral of Mr. Smith will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Congregational church.

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SMITH, ELIZABETH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 3, 1899

Elizabeth Smith died January 2, 1899 at the residence of Charles Holden. She was 87 years of age, and was the wife of Thomas Smith. She was born in Bedford, England, and came to American and Alton in 1853. She leaves five children, Mrs. Charles Holden, Boston W. Smith, George Emery Smith, E. A. Smith, and J. J. Smith. Interment will be in the Alton City Cemetery.

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SMITH, JACOB/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 16, 1922         Judge Smith, Old Farmer, Dies in Daughter's Home

"Judge" Jacob Smith, for many years a prosperous farmer on Missouri Point, died Sunday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edward Pilgrim, 511 East Tenth street, from old age. He had been in poor health for some time, but there was no indication of a general breakdown. On Thursday night he was stricken with the fatal attack, and he passed peacefully away in his sleep, Sunday morning. The death of Judge Smith removes one of the best known of the old time residents of Missouri Point. He had a farm which he operated for many years which skirted Brickhouse Slough. His residence was on the St. Charles road. Many an Alton man who would go fishing at Brickhouse Slough knew the courteous old gentleman, and often enjoyed his hospitality. He was recognized as one of the very best residents of Missouri Point. Fifteen years ago he retired from farming because of his advancing years. Had he lived until November 28, he would have been 85 years of age, but his appearance did not indicate such a great age. He was a well preserved man and looked healthy and well, even up to the time of his last attack of illness. Four years ago he came to Alton to be with his daughter and for about four years preceding that he had lived in Florida. He had settled on Missouri Point when he was forty years of age. He was married three times, all his wives having died before him. He leaves four sons, Frank and Joseph of Missouri Point, George of Wood River, Jacob of Federal, and Mrs. Pilgrim of Alton. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from the home of Mrs. Pilgrim, and services will be conducted by Rev. C. W. Heggemeier, pastor of the Evangelical church in which Judge Smith held membership. Burial will be in Ebenezer cemetery on Missouri Point.

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SMITH, JOHN GILBERT/Source: Alton Telegraph, May 11, 1893                        Carpenter at Monticello Seminary

John Gilbert Smith, who died April 16, 1893 at his home in Godfrey, Ill., after a painful illness patiently borne, was born in Lawrence county, Pennsylvania April 7, 1836, and had therefore completed his 57th year at death, fully fifty of which had been given to Godfrey, he having moved to this place with his parents at the early age of 7 years. There were five brothers, Samuel, James, William, George and Benjamin, of whom John was the eldest. Only one sister, Mrs. Maggie Rowan, being older. In 1861 Mr. Smith entered the army, but the exposure and change of diet incident to army life proved too much for the body that held his courageous spirit. He lay five months of his first year in a hospital at St. Louis, a very great sufferer. In 1862 he returned to Godfrey, honorably discharged. Soon after this he enlisted under Christ, the captain of his salvation, uniting with the Church of Christ in Godfrey. January 28, 1871, at the home of Hon. J. G. Irwin, Edwardsville, Ill., John G. Smith wedded Miss Maria Sparr. Perhaps more than any other, this single event controlled and favorably affected all the remaining years of Mr. Smith's life. The happy couple came at once to live in the house just completed in which so many pleasant quiet years of domestic life were given them, and in which he died, and where also resides his sorrowing companion - if in sorrow, yet surely in comfort. With Mrs. George Smith, of Brighton, Maria Sparr Smith early and long and to this day has enjoyed the relation of a close and special friendship. For many years Monticello Seminary gave employment to Carpenter Smith, and so uniformly thoughtful and kind was the management, Miss H. N. Haskell in particular, through all these years, and the last sad rites that closed them, Mrs. Smith recalls them gratefully. Mr. Smith's contribution in labor given to the new Seminary building was deemed large for his means, and testified in the best possible manner his own appreciation.  Signed O. C. D.

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SMITH, THOMAS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 2, 1920

Pneumonia claimed Thomas Smith, night at the Nazareth Home, where he had been staying for a year. He had been a feeble health for a long time and being unmarried and being unable to take care of himself, he was taken to the home where he passed the closing year of his life. He had resided for many years at Eighth and Alton streets. Mr. Smith was 77 years of age. He was born in Sutton, England, and came to Alton when he was nine years old. For sixty-eight years he resided here and until about twenty years ago was engaged in draying. He was a well known man and a confirmed optimist. No matter how discouraging the weather, he always would observe to a friend he might meet "its a fine day." Everything with Tommy Smith was viewed in the same way. He was uncomplaining no matter what misfortunes came, and his characteristic good cheer stayed with him to the end. Physical weakness and disability did not change him and he bore his suffering at the end with the same good cheer he had always manifested and his friends are confident that as this cheerful being closed his eyes, he opened them on a "fine day" in the other world. He leaves one brother, E. A. Smith, and a sister, Mrs. Matilda Holden, widow of Charles Holden. The funeral was from the home of E. A. Smith at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon and was private. Rev. M. W. Twing conducted the services. Burial was in the City Cemetery.

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SNIDER, HAROLD EDWARD/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 7, 1923

Harold Edward, the fourteen months old child of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Snider, of 2071 Alby street, died Thursday morning at 7:30 o'clock at the family home. He was sick three weeks with brain fever. The infant's funeral will be held Saturday at 2 o'clock. Interment will be in Oakwood cemetery. Rev. A. W. Kortkamp of the Pentecostal church will officiate.

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SNIDER, VALARIA (nee CHAPPEE)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 17, 1923
Mrs. Valaria Chappee Snider died at midnight Tuesday after an illness of two days with congestion of the stomach. She died at the home of Joe and Elmer Camp on the Grafton road, where she has been housekeeper for nearly eight years. The seriousness of her illness was not known to friends and the news of her death was a shock when received this morning. Early last summer, with her sister, Mrs. J. E. Seagraves, and Joe and Elmer Camp, Mrs. Snider enjoyed a six weeks automobile trip to Kansas. Mrs. Snider was born at Newbern, where the Chappee family settled over ninety years ago. She is survived by her aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Chappee of Elkhart, Kan., and by three brothers and seven sisters. Her death is the first break in the family of eleven children. For many years members of the Chappee family have lived in Alton. Harry, Frank and Warren Chappee of Alton are brothers of Mrs. Snider. The seven sisters are Mrs. Mary L. Besterfeldt of Elkhart, Kansas. Mrs. S. L. Mallett of Oakland, Calif., Mrs. Etta Carson of Berkley, Calif., Mrs. Katherine Cutler of Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. J. E. Seagraves and Mrs. H. E. Wood of Alton and Mrs. Effie McClellan of Coolridge, Kansas. Funeral arrangements have not been completed awaiting word from relatives residing at distant points.

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SOLOMON, JOHN/Source: Alton Telegraph, July 12, 1877           Death in a Coal Mine

Last Friday, while John Solomon, David White, and John Davis were on a scaffold near the top of a coal shaft belonging to the first named, in North Alton, arranging cages for raising coal in accordance with the new law, Mr. Solomon made a mis-step backward and fell to the bottom of the pit, a sheer descent of 90 feet, and was instantly killed. The deceased was over sixty years of age, a native of England, but came to this country in 1840. He first located at the Gravois mines in Missouri, afterwards ______[unreadable] in Wisconsin about three months, from whence he moved to the Coal Branch where he has ever since resided, engaged in coal mining. He leaves a widow and five children, three sons and two daughters, and many attached friends, to mourn his sudden death.

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SOLTER, CLARENCE/Source: Troy Star, July 19, 1894

Clarence, the 7 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Solter, died Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. The little one had been sick but a few days. The funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at the family residence, the Rev. Hansen of the Evangelical church officiating. The bereaved family extend heartfelt thanks to those who so kindly assisted them in their sad affliction.

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SONS, FRANK/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 7, 1921      Killed In Explosion at Equitable Powder Co.

A blowup of blasting powder in the corning mill department at the plant of the Equitable Powder Co. at East Alton this morning resulted in the death of one man and the serious injury of another. The building was badly damaged by the blowup. Frank Sons, assistant superintendent, was instantly killed, Earl Irby, who was with him, was badly burned and otherwise injured and was taken to St. Joseph's hospital for treatment. The accident occurred about 11 o'clock. The corning department is where the blasting powder that has been thoroughly mixed on the wheel houses and pressed in the press house to form cakes, is taken to be ground up preparatory to being glazed. The explosion did not shake Alton very much, but it was heard and felt far to the east of Alton. Frank Sons, who was killed in the explosion, was 30 years of age. He leaves besides his wife, two children, also his mother, two brothers and two sisters. The brothers are Wesley and Ernest, and the sister is Mrs. Fred Young. The other sister is unmarried and resides with the mother at Sims, Ill. Earl Irby was 30 years of age and he has a wife and several small children. Both men have been highly esteemed in East Alton where they lived. Sons came to East Alton a number of years ago and was married to an East Alton girl. Irby has not lived at East Alton very long. Sons was a member of the Junior Order of American Mechanics and the funeral will be under the auspices of that organization. It was given out this afternoon at the office of the Equitable plant by J. P. Thomas, that the death of Mr. Sons was due to his being hit on the head by a piece of flying timber. He was also somewhat burned by the flash. Both Sons and Irby were outside the group of buildings constituting the corning mill. No one enters the corning mill while it is in operation. The cause of the explosion will never be known. The corning mill consists of a main, large building and three smaller ones, and these were all wrecked by the explosion. It was said this afternoon that Irby's injuries will probably not prove fatal as the doctors said that there were first and second degree burns, but none of the gravest kind, and that they were hopeful that all would be well with Irby.

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SPACEK, ELIZABETH M. (nee WERNER)/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, February 15, 1893

Mrs. Elizabeth M. Spacek, wife of Joseph Spacek, died Wednesday at 10:40 o'clock a.m. at her home, in the southern part of Edwardsville township, of blood poisoning. The funeral took place Friday at the family residence. Rev. Father J. C. Daw conducted services. The remains were interred in the Bohemian cemetery. The pallbearers were John Kriger, Joseph Wacek, Paul Smola, Frank Pekes, Joseph Kovarieck and Frank Yanda. Deceased was a daughter of Nicholas and Anna Werner, and was 25 years, 3 months and 20 days old. She was one of nine children, eight of whom are living. She was married to Joseph Spacek February 8, 1887, and they moved into the husband's residence two days later. She died February 8, 1893, just six years after her marriage, and her remains were laid to rest on the 10th inst., just six years after she took up her abode in her husband's residence. She leaves to mourn her demise a husband, three children, Anna, Joseph and Nicholaus, a father, mother, four brothers and four sisters, William, Nicholaus, John and Joseph, Anna, Mary, Barbara and Julia, besides many relatives and friends.

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SPARKS, CHARLES F./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 15, 1923            Boy Crushed to Death When Cave Collapses

Four little boys discovered an old cave, dug perhaps years ago by boys now grown men, and abandoned by them, and the four little boys decided to go back to the caveman idea, which has possessed almost every boy at some time in his life. As a result, one of the little boys is dead, and another was badly bruised all over his body when the roof of the old cave tumbled in and buried the two. The accident occurred yesterday afternoon about 4:45 o'clock. The dead boy was Charles F. Sparks, son of E. M. Sparks and Mrs. Dorothy Sparks. The injured boy is Elmer Osborn, aged 10, son of Mrs. Grace Osborn, whose home is on Semple street, just across the street from where the boys had started on their cave digging. The two other boys are Walter Barton, aged 15, and Leroy Sheff, aged 10. It was due to their presence of mind that there were not two, instead of one fatality, resulting from the collapse of the bank of earth in which they were enlarging the cave. According to the two boys who were standing outside the cave when the fatal accident occurred, the four boys had recently discovered a tunnel-like cavity in the bank of earth on Semple street, about 150 feet north of Seventh street. They planned to enlarge the cavity and make of it a home for a club they intended to form. Yesterday afternoon, two of the boys had crawled inside the cavity in the bank and were at work in there digging to make the hole bigger. The cave was not big enough for the boys to stand upright in it, and they were obliged to crouch, or to sit up in it as they worked. The Sparks boy and the Osborn boy were inside the cave digging away when suddenly the bank above them, about eight feet high, slid down on them. The Osborn boy was nearest the mouth of the cave and when the bank settled down one of his hands was protruding from the mass of earth. The Sparks boy was just behind him, but completely buried. Realizing the gravity of what had occurred, the two boys who were outside got busy and first pulled enough dirt away from around the face of the Osborn boy to keep him from smothering. Then one of the two ran for help while the other stayed to continue digging. Men came with spades and they dug furiously. First they released the Osborn boy, who seemed badly hurt, but revived when taken to his mother's home across the street. "Flettie" Sparks, his companion, being deeper buried, could not be reached so soon and he was dead when taken out about a half hour after the bank slid down on them. Evidently his neck had been broken, as he was apparently seated on the floor of the cave and his head was pressed forward and down on his breast by the weight on tons of earth above him. It is supposed that his death was instant. The other boy, too, supported the weight of the earth on his head but by some chance was not fatally injured. By the time the Osborn boy was taken out, his mother had arrived. She was not home at first but came home in time to see them about to remove her son from beneath the fallen earth. E. M. Sparks arrived on the scene after the boy's body had been taken out and carried it to a neighboring home. Hoping there might still be chance to revive him, the boy was started for the hospital but it was evident he was beyond any help by the time he reached there. The mother of the victim of the accident received her news of the fatal accident from two little girls who volunteered to be the messengers to the mother. Mrs. Sparks said that her son had come home from school and had asked to go to play, and she had told him he could go. It was not long after that when she was given the tidings that the little boy had been killed. She knew nothing of the cave. The two boys who were standing outside the cave at the time it collapsed, Walter Barton and Leroy Sheff, said that they did not know how long ago the cave they had discovered was dug. It had two entrances and was like a winding passage way through a jutting prominence in the clay bank. The digging the boys were doing inside evidently weakened what support the bank had. Blasting in the neighborhood had also done much to weaken it, they believed, but they had not thought of that when they started their excavating operations. The bank was about 10 feet in height. They said that they thought they heard the Sparks boy call for help once, and they say the Osborn boy did call as he was being crushed under the weight of the collapsing bank. The two boys were only a short distance inside the excavation, but happened to be where they caught the full weight of the earth as it slipped down. The funeral of Charles Sparks was held this afternoon from the home of his mother, Mrs. Dorothy Sparks, at 3 o'clock, and services were conducted by Rev. Frederick D. Butler of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The time of the funeral was set early because of the impending departure of the Episcopal rector from Alton. Burial was in City Cemetery. The victim of the accident was a bright child of a high order of intelligence. He was a pupil at Irving School. Beside his mother and his father, he leaves one sister, Mary Elizabeth Sparks. He was a grandson and namesake of C. F. Sparks.

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SPECKART, JOSEPH/Source: Highland Journal, Thursday, May 11, 1905

Joseph Speckart died Sunday evening [May 7]. He was born 26 May 1830 in Langenbrucken, Bruchsal, Baden, Germany, and upon attaining majority he left his native country landing in New Orleans and making his way to St. Louis. In 1853 he came to Highland and opened a butcher shop which he operated until he retired on 1886. He married two times, first to Miss Caroline Bellm in Jun 1853. She died in 1885. Eight children were born. Second he married Miss Josephine Brensinger while on visit to where he was born. Surviving is a son Joseph, other living children are Charles of St. Louis, Philip and Frank of Provo, UT, Mrs. Peter Grimmer of Highland, Mrs. Xaver Voegele of St. Morgan, Mrs. Rosa Rhyn of Plattamouth, NB. and a sister Mrs. Katharine Zolk of Laugenbrucken, Baden, Germany.
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SPENCER, JAMES T./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 27, 1923

James T. Spencer, for twenty years a watchman for the Illinois Glass Company at the Plum street gate, died yesterday afternoon at his home 718 Belle street, from a complete breakdown, following an attack of uraemia. Mr. Spencer had been in apparently good health until December 29. That was his day off from duty and he was spending it at the home of his son, Frank Spencer, on Broadway. He became suddenly ill, soon was unconscious and he never regained consciousness. He lingered four weeks in a sleep-like condition and during that time never showed any sign of recognizing any of his family who were with him. Mr. Spencer was born in St. Charles county, Mo., and was 68 years of age. He was a farmer near West Alton until he came to Alton twenty five years ago. He took a position with the Illinois Glass Co., as watchman, remained there a long time, gave up the place and went with the Alton Gas & Electric Co., for three years, then back to the Illinois Glass Co., where he remained up to the time he was prostrated. He made a good watchman during the long time he was so engaged. He leaves six children, Mrs. Clarence Fecht, Mrs. George Vogelpohl, Mrs. Robert Lee, John, Frank and Herbert Spencer. There will be no funeral services at the home. The body will be taken across the river tomorrow and will be buried at 2 o'clock in Ebenezer cemetery, Rev. M. W. Twing officiating.

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SPRAGUE, BESSIE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 1, 1921

Miss Bessie Sprague, aged 17 years, died this morning at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Douglas White, on east Elm street. Her death was caused from heart trouble. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sprague of east Seventh street.

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SPRINGER, ADDA J. (nee BARBER)/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, Monday, February 1, 1897

Adda J. Springer, wife of Levi C. Springer, for many years a resident of Edwardsville and Madison county, died at Pasadena, California Friday morning at half past eight o'clock. The body will be placed in a vault until April, when it will be brought here for burial. Adda J. Springer was the youngest daughter of Rev. John Barber,, a pioneer preacher of the Presbyterian faith, in this county. She was born March 17, 1837, and had been almost a lifelong resident of the county. On October 15, 1878, she married Mr. Springer, and several years ago they moved to Edwardsville from Godfrey.  They remained here until two years ago, when on account of her failing health, the family decided to move to the delightful climate of California. Early in life Mrs. Springer united with the Congregational church at Lincoln, this state. Soon after her arrival here she joined the Presbyterian church, and was a consistent member. She also was an earnest worker in the ranks of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. Besides her husband and daughter, Maude Irwin Springer, she leaves her mother, Mrs. Eliza Knight, who is now nearing her 90th year, and who resides here, and two sisters, Mrs. William M. T. Springer of Edwardsville, and Mary Hedges, of Logan, Iowa.

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SPRINGMAN, HELEN E./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 23, 1921

Miss Helen E. Springman, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Springman of Douglas Street, died at ten o'clock last night at Denver, Colo., following an illness of eight months. Miss Springman was 19 years old. Six months ago Miss Springman went to Denver when it was thought that a change of climate would lead to improvement in her health. The expected improvement did not come, however, and recently her condition became worse. Miss Springman was a member of the Cathedral parish, and was prominent in young persons' organizations of that church. Her untimely death comes as a shock to Alton, where she has many friends. She was a young woman loved and respected to all who knew her, because of her kindly nature and her strength of character. Her sister, Miss Susan Springman, was with her when she died. The body is expected to arrive at St. Louis at 6:50 p.m. tomorrow, and will be brought to Alton tomorrow night. The date for the funeral has not been set. Miss Springman was cashier of the Springman Lumber Co., founded by her father. She was born on Aug. 3, 1902 at Brownstown, Ill. She is survived by her parents and a sister, Susan, who was with her in Denver, and nine brothers: Charles of Alton, Frank of Brownstown, William of Jerseyville, Frederick of Alton, Lawrence of Alton, Joseph of Alton, Anthony P. of Alton, George B. of Alton, and John J. of Alton. She leaves also 4 aunts and 7 uncles.

Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 24, 1921

The body of Miss Helen Springman will arrive in Alton tonight and will be taken to the family home on Douglas street. Mr. and Mrs. George Springman, George Springman Jr., and Miss Susan Springman are accompanying the remains. According to present arrangements, the funeral will take place at 10 o'clock Monday morning from SS. Peter and Paul's Cathedral. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. After Vespera on Christmas night, the members of the Young Ladies' Sodality of the Cathedral will go to the Springman home to recite the Rostry. A request has also been made that the Sodality attend the funeral in a body Monday morning. Miss Springman was a member of the Sodality.

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SPRINGMAN, LILLIAN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 14, 1919

Lillian Springman, the 3 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Springman, died this morning at the family home near Brighton. Besides the parents, a brother, Raymond Springman, survives. The body will be brought to Alton this afternoon and taken to the home of the uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gormley, at 1808 Myrtle street, where the funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

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SPURGEON, HENRY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 18, 1920

Henry Spurgeon died this morning at 1:10 o'clock at St. Joseph's Hospital where he underwent a surgical operation on Tuesday of last week. In the last few days his condition had been very bad, and last evening all hope for his recovery was given up, and the relatives were called to the hospital. On Tuesday the relatives were called to the hospital after the sick man had been in an unconscious condition some hours, and it was believed he could not recover. That night he rallied and showed signs of improvement, but the decline started again yesterday and he became unconscious and remained in that state until the end, which came early this morning. Henry Spurgeon was a well known young man, and for ten years he had been operating threshing machines. A good part of that time he owned two different machines and he did all the threshing every year for the farmers in the American Bottoms from East Alton south to the Canal. He was very popular as a thresher among the farmers down there, and all with whom he had business dealings were his friends. He was a son of the late Joseph Spurgeon and a member of a well known family. The family reside at 409 Pearl street, and the young man was 31 years old. He leaves his mother, Mrs. Emma Spurgeon, and two brothers and two sisters, Miss Anna Spurgeon of the McKee Brothers' store, and John Spurgeon of the Henry garage, are sister and brother of the deceased young man. The funeral arrangements have not been made, but burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

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SQUIER, JANE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 19, 1922

Mrs. Jane Squier, aged 91, died this noon at ten minutes after twelve o'clock at the home of her son in law, R. V. Smith, on College avenue. Mrs. Squier was taken ill one week ago, and on account of her great age she was unable to throw off her illness. She was a well known resident of Upper Alton, and her illness has been closely watched by members of her family and by friends. She is survived by four daughters, Miss Cora Squier, Mrs. R. V. Smith, wife of Prof. Smith, agricultural teacher at the High School, Mrs. H. C. Turner, and Mrs. Denham of Kansas City. With the exception of Mrs. Denham, the children reside in Alton. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 o'clock with interment in City Cemetery.

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SQUIRES, AMOS/Source: Alton Telegraph, September 25, 1913

Amos Squires, who, two years ago, declared on his eightieth birthday that a man should not quit working as long as he lived, died Tuesday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Daisy Hendricks, at Federal. His death was brought about by an ailment of rheumatism and kidney trouble which had been affecting him for over a year. Mr. Squires, in spite of his advanced age, would often go out and work for a week on the farm when hands were short, and when he was needed to help out. He lived up to the theory that he preached that everybody should keep at work and it was only within the past few months that he had to stop working. His wife died about two years ago. He leaves two sons, William Squires and Gus Squires, and a daughter, Mrs. Daisy Hendricks. His son, Marion Squires, died over a year ago in Jacksonville, Ill., and was brought to Alton for burial.

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SQUIRES, JAMES/Source: Utica, New York Herald Dispatch, November 7, 1905

Alton, Ill., - James Squires, a member of the Alton High School football team, died yesterday from the effects of an injury received October 21 in a game with the East St. Louis High School team. He received a kick on the knee, which resulted in blood poisoning. He was 16 years old. As a result of the death of Squires, the football team has disbanded.

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STACEY, MARIE/Source: Troy Call, January 18, 1918

Marie, the eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stacey, died yesterday morning at 9:30 o'clock at the family home after a lingering illness due to valvular disease of the heart. The child's age was 8 years, 4 months and 8 days. The parents moved here from Vandalia, Mo., last summer and the child remained at Vandalia with her grandparents until a month ago yesterday, when she was brought here. There are three other children in the family. The remains will be shipped tonight to Vandalia for burial and it is expected to hold the funeral Sunday.

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STAFFORD, HENRY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 12, 1920

The death of Henry Stafford, 81 years old, occurred yesterday at the home on Lincoln avenue. He is survived by his wife and a granddaughter. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 from the Upper Alton Methodist church. Rev. D. M. Cole, the pastor of the Methodist church, will have charge of the service.

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STAHL, MARY KATHERINE (nee HAMILTON)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 9, 1922

Mrs. Mary Katherine Stahl, nee Hamilton, died at the Old Ladies Home on State street last night at 6:30 o'clock. She was taken sick Saturday night. Her death follows closely that of her only sister, Miss Lucretia Hamilton, who passed away the day before Memorial Day and was buried from the First Baptist church, wrapped in a flag. Like Miss Hamilton, Mrs. Stahl was devoted to the flag of her country. Mrs. Stahl was 71 years of age. After the death of her husband, Cyrus Stahl, at Moro, in 1917, she was taken to the Old Ladies Home in Alton. She had not been in good health and she wanted to stay at the Old Ladies Home the remainder of her life. She was a devout member of the Presbyterian church, and was always interested in everything that was done there. She participated in church movements at all times. Her only child is Miss Emily Alden Stahl, who was named for a beloved instructor of Mrs. Stahl, a former teacher at Monticello Seminary who retired there after the death of Miss Harriet Newell Haskell. Mrs. Stahl was a graduate of Monticello, leaving that institution with the class of 1870. Before her death, Mrs. Stahl had selected her pallbearers and had indicated her wishes as to her funeral arrangements. The pallbearers she named are J. E. Kelsey, A. T. Bivens, E. E. Campbell, John S. C. Bergerm, Alfred D. Riley and Harvey E. Dorsey. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Moro Presbyterian church and services will be conducted by Rev. Edward L. Gibson of the Alton First Presbyterian church.

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STALL, MARY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 25, 1919

Miss Mary Stall, who has been at the Alton Woman's Home for ten years, died at the home at 11 o'clock last night. She was 74 years old. Miss Stall is well known among older residents of the city. Before gong to the Old Ladies' Home in 1909 she was an active woman, and enjoyed a wide acquaintance and a large number of friends. The funeral will be at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.

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STAMPER, JOSEPH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 10, 1921

Joseph Stamper died today at 12:30 a. m. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Francis Brown, 3001 Alby street, after an illness lasting a year. He was 89 years old. Mr. Stamper had been bedfast at his daughter's home for the past year, and his death was not unexpected. He had made his home with his daughter for the past three years. In the death of Mr. Stamper, the Alton neighborhood loses one of its well known men. Known as a man of high character, he was loved and respected by all with whom he came in contact, and general sorrow is caused by his passing. He was born in Cumberling, England in 1832, and came to America when 23 years old. He went first to Canada, and after a residence of several years there, came to Godfrey, and until recent years lived on a farm near Monticello Seminary. He was married in 1862 to Urana J. Calette, who died 13 years ago. He is survived by seven children and 24 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. The children are Mrs. Brown and Joseph and Robert Stamper of Alton; Fred of Godfrey; Mrs. J. B. Welch of St. Louis; Harry and Mrs. L. N. Burris of Coffeeville, Kan. Funeral services will be at the old home at Godfrey at 2:30 o'clock Thursday, and interment will be in Upper Alton cemetery.

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STANHOPE, THOMAS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 17, 1922

Thomas Stanhope of the Piasa King Farm died instantly Saturday from a heart attack while he was engaged in hoeing watermelons in a field at his home place. Mr. Stanhope was a well known farmer, 53 years of age. He had proven very successful on the Piasa King Farm. He leaves besides his aged mother, Mrs. A. T. Stanhope, one brother, Clarence, and one sister, Miss Mabel Stanhope. Mr. Stanhope was formerly a school teacher, but on account of his health he took up farming as his occupation. The family rented the Piasa King farm and he took an active part in conducting the place. The funeral will be from Bauer's undertaking parlor Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock and burial will be at the Melville cemetery. Services will be conducted by REv. John F. Green.

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STANLEY, IRWIN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 4, 1921    Death Results From Falling From Bicycle

Irwin Stanley, aged 14, died this morning at four o'clock at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Stanley. Death followed an accident which occurred two weeks ago, when young Stanley fell from a bicycle he was riding. He leaves his parents and a brother and a sister. The funeral will be held from the family home off Broadway, Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock. Interment will be in Upper Alton.

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STANTON, JOHN WESLEY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 20, 1923                     Never forgot the girl with the jet black eyes

John Wesley Stanton, aged 87, died last night at the Nazareth Home, where he had made his home for 12 years. Old age was the cause of his death. He was a brother of the late Thomas Stanton who worked for years in the Alton post office, and of the late Mrs. Jennie S. White. Born and reared in Alton, Mr. Stanton never forgot his old home town, though he traveled far in his life. He finally retired to his old home to spend the remainder of his life and he was made comfortable at the Nazareth Home. He leaves one nephew, H. Clay White, and three nieces, Mrs. E. C. Mack, Miss Alice Stanton and Mrs. Henry Flach. A few years ago Mr. Stanton was a visitor at the Telegraph office, and while there he was recalling his boyhood days here. There was one girl in Alton in those days who had eyes of jet. Mr. Stanton, speaking of that girl, said that he had traveled all over the country, he had seen all kinds of people, he had looked into many eyes that were beautiful, but never in all his life had he ever seen a pair of eyes that could match those of the young woman he had known in childhood and in young manhood. And he had never married the girl with black eyes, either. It was those eyes, doubtless, that kept his memories alive of his home town and that brought him back here to spend his declining years. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at Oakwood Cemetery at 2 o'clock, and will be conducted by Rev. Theodore Cates.

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STARR, HARRIE E./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 7, 1923                     Well known athlete and musician dies

Harrie E. Starr, in his fifty-fifth year, died Sunday morning at ?? o'clock at his home, 630 East Fourth street, following an illness of seven weeks, which began with an attack of the grippe. The immediate cause of his death was stomach ulcers and inflammation of the heart, which were attributed to the attack of grippe with which he struggled three weeks before giving up and taking to his bed. He was home just four weeks when he died. The death of Harrie Starr removes one of the best liked men in Alton. He was a lifelong resident of this city, was educated in the Alton schools and graduated from the High school here. He was a musician of high talent, and Starr's orchestra for years furnished music for social gatherings and dancing parties in Alton. For twenty-five years Mr. Starr was connected with the Alton Steam Laundry. He had a long list of patrons who regarded Mr. Starr as their own personal friend. Mr. Starr, when taken sick with the grippe seven weeks ago, insisted upon staying at work until it became absolutely necessary for him to give up. He had all his life been possessed of a wonderful constitution and he knew little about sickness. It is recalled by many Altonians that when Mr. Starr was a boy he distinguished himself among other boys for his athletic ability and he was easily the leader in all athletic events among his schoolmates in days when athletics were not given any encouragement at all in the public schools. As he grew to young manhood, he continued his training. He was known as a skillful fighting man and many good judges had pronounced Mr. Starr as being fit material for world's championship among fighting men. They based their judgment of what the possibilities were on the size, long reach, lightning like quickness and great power. More than one professional fighting man Harrie Starr had knocked out in friendly contests. He never engaged in fighting for anything but the fun of it. At least one pugilist with a long record of victories met in Harrie Starr a man who could conquer him and he urged Starr to train for the heavyweight championship among fighters. But Mr. Starr was a man of a gentle disposition. He would not consider engaging in the fighting business. He preferred music and he gave much time to it. He was a violinist of rare talent and he delighted Alton audiences for years with his playing. Beside his wife, Mrs. Julia Starr, he leaves one daughter, Gladys, and one sister, Mrs. Cora Armstrong of Los Angeles, Cal. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the family home on East Fourth street and services will be conducted by Rev. O. W. Heggemeier. He was a member of Robin Hood Camp, Modern Woodman.

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STEELE, LUCY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 15, 1923

Miss Lucy Steele of Collinsville, Ill., 22 years old, was instantly killed and six other young persons seriously injured at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, when an automobile in which they were riding from their homes at Collinsville, fourteen miles east of St. Louis, to a dance at Wood River, was struck by an interurban car of the McKinley System at a grade crossing at Mitchell, Ill. Miss Steele, who was riding in the tonneau of the machine, died instantly from a fractured skull and internal injuries. Her sister, Miss Irene Steele, 20 years old, was taken to St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Granite City, suffering from severe cuts and bruises of the head and body and probably internal injuries. She will recover, according to physicians at the hospital....The girl who was killed and the injured were taken to the hospital by passing automobilists. Members of the automobile party have been in the habit of attending weekly dances at Wood River on Saturday nights and have been making the trip for a long time. Deputy sheriffs were told that the curtains on the automobile were drawn, and it is believed that Adelhardt failed to observe the approach of the car before arriving at the crossing with his machine. Other members of the party did not observe the car until it was almost upon them.

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STEELE, UNKNOWN INFANT/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Wednesday, February 5, 1902

The funeral of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Steele, which was found dead in bed Tuesday morning, took place Wednesday afternoon. The little one had been suffering with cold and croup and probably choked or smothered to death in its sleep. About 1 o'clock the mother nursed the child which appeared to be hungry and in much better health, but it was dead in the morning. The parents have the sympathy of all who know them in their sorrow.

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STEINHEIMMER, CHARLES J. 'HENRY'/Source: Alton Telegraph, Thursday, November 23, 1893

At 6 o'clock Friday morning [November 17], Henry Steinheimmer died at his home, No. 419 Alby street, after a short illness of pneumonia, aged 23 years. Deceased was an industrious young man, an employee of the glass works, where he was soon to become an apprentice blower. His illness has lasted but a few days. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the home. A peculiar coincidence regarding his death is that he was an intimate friend of Mr. Henry Thiele, and resided in the same house with him several years ago. The young men were nearly the same age, died within a few hours of each other, of the same illness and were buried at the same hour Sunday afternoon.

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STEPHENS, WILLIS J./Source: The Alton Evening Telegraph, October 1, 1931

Willis Jefferson Stephens, 52, died Wednesday at 1:30 at his home, 2949 Hillcrest avenue, after an illness of more than a year. Stephens had been a resident of Alton for the past nine years, moving here from Brinkley, Ark. Before his illness he had been employed at the plant of the Owens-Illinois Glass Co. His widow, Mrs. Fannie Stephens and two daughters, Miss Ora Mae and Mary Ellen Stephens, survive. He also leaves two sisters, Mr. Mary Forker and Mrs. Lillie Dailey and a brother, Eligie Stephens of Marwell, Ark.

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STEVENSON, EDWARD/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Monday, February 10, 1908

Edward Stevenson, a son of Mrs. William Howarth of the North side, died this afternoon at the home of his mother, aged 43. He had been ill for a year, but his death was due to a sudden attack of pneumonia, which began last Wednesday. He leaves beside his mother, a sister, Mrs. David Siegel of Alton, and a brother, Tobe Stevenson of Vandalia. Joseph, Frank, Louis and Ignatius Walter and Mrs. George Smith are half brothers and sister. The time of the funeral has not been set.

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STEWART, CAPT. DANIEL/Source: Utica, New York Herald Dispatch, March 10, 1908

Upper Alton, Ill., - March 10 - Capt. Daniel Stewart, 94 years old, died yesterday at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. John H. Diamond, after lying in bed 27 years, during the greater part of which he smoked a pipe. His death was the ultimate result of injuries suffered in a steamboat boiler explosion and was hastened on by his setting the bed on fire recently while smoking. He was dragged out of the burning bed slightly burned. The shock wakened him, and hastened his death.

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STEWART, LUCY B./Source: Troy Star, May 3, 1894

Mrs. Lucy B. Stewart, aged 80 years, died at her home in this city, Saturday, at 9 o'clock a.m. The funeral took place Monday morning to the Presbyterian church, thence to the Troy cemetery. Mrs. Stewart was for many years a respected resident of Troy, and leaves a number of relatives to mourn her death.

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STIRITZ, PAULINE (nee HACK)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 14, 1920

Mrs. Pauline Hack Stiritz, wife of Louis F. Stiritz, died Tuesday night at 10 o'clock in the Missouri Baptist Sanitarium in St. Louis following a surgical operation for the relief of a goiter that had been giving her trouble the past six months. She went to St. Louis last Thursday to undergo the operation, hopeful that she was about to gain some relief from the malady that had caused her intense suffering. It was recognized by her family that her case was a serious one and that the operation was a desperate expedient, and there was no surprise when it did not turn out well. Mrs. Stiritz's maiden name was Hack. She was married eleven years ago, and she leaves one daughter, Pauline, and four stepchildren, beside her husband, two brothers, Fred and Harry Hack, and a sister, Mrs. Walter Cobeck. She was beloved in her own home where she devoted all her efforts to making home a happy place, and in the home circle she will be most missed. Mrs. Stiritz was deeply interested in the work of the Evangelical church at Eighth and Henry Streets. She was in her fiftieth year. The funeral will be held Friday at 2:30 o'clock from the Evangelical church.

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STOBBS, MARY ELLEN (nee KANNADY)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 15, 1921

Mrs. Mary Ellen Stobbs, aged 67 years, died Wednesday evening at 7:40 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. H. Schmoeller, at 409 East Ninth street, after an illness of seven months, during which time she has been confined to her bed, suffering from cancer of the stomach. Mrs. Stobbs had been in a very critical condition for the past two weeks, and the end had been expected since last Friday. Her children have been at her bedside constantly since Friday, when the turn for the worse came. Mrs. Stobbs was born and reared in Alton. At the age of twenty she was united in marriage with Joseph Stobbs, and seven children were born to this union: William D., Frank J. and Harry W. of this city, LeRoy E. of Harvey, Ill., Mrs. E. H. Schmoeller and Mrs. P. E. Vincent also of this city. One child died in infancy. Her husband died on January 13, 1904. Besides the six children, she is survived by fourteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, two half-brothers, and three half-sisters, Frank K. Lowe, George Schott, Mrs. Peter Yost and Mrs. Humbert Lowe of Upper Alton, and Dr. August Schott of St. Louis. Her maiden name was Kannady. When a young girl Mrs. Stobbs united with the Upper Alton Wesley Methodist Church, and in later years she changed her membership to the Upper Alton Presbyterian Church. She has resided at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. H. Schmoeller, for the past twelve years. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 from the home of her son, Frank Stobbs, in Upper Alton. Interment will be in the Upper Alton Cemetery.

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STOKES, THOMAS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 1, 1919

Thomas Stokes, aged 47, who was one of the two victims of an accident at the Laclede Steel plant, died yesterday on the operating table at St. Joseph's hospital while work was being done on his legs. The doctors were amputating the leg which was the worst hurt. Stokes leaves his wife and four children. Deputy Coroner Krill will hold an inquest.

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STOLZE, ANNA (nee JUN)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 11, 1920

Mrs. Anna Stolze, the mother of six children, one of whom is three days old, died of influenza this morning at her home, 717 East Fourth street. She was 38 years old. Mrs. Stolze, before her marriage, was Miss Anna Jun of this city. She was born here and during her life residence made a large number of friends who are grieved at her death. Besides the three day old baby, she leaves five other children. She is also survived by her husband, Anthony Stolze, and a brother, Joseph Jun of Springfield, Ill. Jun formerly conducted a grocery store on East Broadway here. The funeral will be held Friday morning from the home and interment will be in St. Joseph's cemetery. The funeral will be private.

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STOLZE, FREDERICK/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 22, 1922

Frederick Stolze, 72, died at 3:30 a.m. today, at his home, 810 Union street, after an illness of a year and a half. Mr. Stolze was born in Germany and came to America with his parents when 6 months old. His parents soon moved to Alton and he had been a resident of Alton and Bethalto until his death. He is survived by four sons and six daughters. The sons are Fred W., Anton and Ernst C., of Alton, and Henry A. Stolze of St. Louis. The daughters are Mrs. Charles Goehring of St. Louis, Sister M. Salome, a member of the Notre Dame sisterhood at East St. Louis; Mrs. Frank Howard of Alton, Mrs. Adolph H. Howard of Alton, Miss Anna Stolze of Alton, and Mrs. George Baty of Alton. The funeral will be Saturday at 10 a.m., with services at St. Mary's church and interment in St. Joseph's cemetery. Mr. Stolze, up to the time he became ill, was employed at the Duncan foundry. He was a man noted for his kindliness and character, and his death was a shock to his many friends.

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STONE, BERTHA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 14, 1921              Typhoid Fever Causes Death

Mrs. Bertha Stone, wife of Dr. D. N. Stone, died Sunday morning at 4:30 o'clock at the family home on Market Street after an illness of about four weeks, death resulting from typhoid fever. The death of Mrs. Stone casts a gloom over this community for although it was known she had been suffering for some time, her death was not anticipated. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Bertha. The deceased had been a resident of Alton for nearly ten years, coming to this city from St. Louis. The remains were taken to St. Louis today, and the funeral will be held there on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

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STRAUBE, CHRISTINA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 14, 1921          Alton Resident Half Century

Mrs. Christina Straube, in her ninety-fifth year, died at 1:30 o'clock this morning at her home, 507 State street, after an illness of only a few days. She was 94 years of age last September 17. Mrs. Straube's death came after a life of great activity. She was remarkable in that she continued to perform duties about her home up to the time of her last illness. She had not been able to do very much, but she remained housekeeper in her home, or was pleased to regard herself as such, as she would never admit that she had grown too old to be very useful in her home. She was born in Konitz, Schwartzburg, Rudolstadt, Germany. She was married to Herman Straube January 6, 1852 in Sohkoelen, Saxe Weimer, Germany, and lived there until 1870, when the family came to America and directly to Alton. Her husband died in August 1891. She reared six children, all of whom are living. Of these, there are four sons, Herman of Godfrey; Otto and Oswald of Alton; and Albert of North Judson, Ind.,; also two daughters, Miss Tillie Straube and Mrs. Louise Perrin. On Monday, Mrs. Straube was still going about her work in her home and took her usual pride in her household duties. Her death was due to a general break down due to her great age. Mrs. Straube was always very active, was a deeply religious woman, a lover of her home and family and was most hospitable. She was beloved by all who knew her. She was deeply interested in all public events and one of the greatest joys she had was when she was privileged to participate in the election of a President of the United States, casting her first successful vote for President last November when she was 94. During her illness she had the devoted care of her two daughters. She was very much iinterested in the work of the Evangelical church. Besides her children, she leaves 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family home.

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STRAUBE, UNKNOWN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 22, 1922

Mrs. William H. Straube of 429 East Broadway dropped dead at two o'clock this afternoon at 826 East Fifth street. Mrs. Straube was working with her daughter, Mrs. Ruth Nichols, in preparing a new home into which Mr. and Mrs. Nichols expected to move within a few days. At two o'clock Mrs. Straube collapsed and the physician who was called stated that death was caused by a hemorrhage of the brain. Mrs. Straube had not complained of being ill, and the news of her sudden death was a shock to friends as well as to members of her immediate family. She was 40 years of age. She is survived by her husband, one son, William C. Straube, Jr., Miss Irma Straube and Mrs. Ruth Nochils. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

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STROTTMEIER, GERTRUDE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 12, 1923

Miss Gertrude Strottmeier, in her ninety third year, for fifty three years housekeeper for Rev. Joseph Meckel, rector of St. Mary's church, died this morning shortly before three o'clock at the Nazareth home where she was taken last Monday following a breakdown. The death of Miss Strottmeier was due to old age. She would have been 93 years of age in September. Miss Strattmeier had been housekeeper for Rev. Fr. Meckel ever since he was ordained as a priest. She was born in Germany and came to this country at the time of the ordination of Fr. Meckel. Ever since she came here his home had been her home and she had the full charge of the house. In recent years her age had made it impossible for her to have full charge of the care of the home of the priest, but she continued to remain there in the honorary position of housekeeper and it was only when she broke down and it was necessary for her to have more attention than she could be given at Fr. Meckel's home she was removed to the Nazareth Home. Until six weeks ago her health had been good. Miss Strottmeier had a wide acquaintance in St. Mary's parish. She was a highly efficient housekeeper and the loss of his faithful helper is a sad one to the aged rector of St. Mary's. The body will be taken to the chapel of St. Mary's church Saturday and the funeral will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock in St. Mary's church.

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STRUBEL, JACOB/Source: Alton Telegraph, January 9, 1899

The death of Jacob Strubel occurred Saturday afternoon, after an illness of only four days, in the seventieth year of his age. Last Wednesday he was taken ill and from the first his illness had a fatal turn. He died at four o'clock Saturday at his home on Eighth street, between Liberty and Henry streets. Mr. Strubel was one of the old substantial German citizens. He came to Alton many years ago and here he raised a family, most of whom are now residing in Alton. His children are William Strubel, Mrs. M. J. Gill, John Strubel, Jacob Strubel and Joseph Strubel. The funeral took place at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the family home, and there was a very large attendance, the German Benevolent Society attending in a body. Services were conducted by Rev. William Hackman. The pall bearers were: B. Schlageter, N. Seibold, G. Graner, H. Gissal, William Schmoeller, A. Volper.

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STRUCKHOFF, MARY/Source: Troy Star, October 18, 1894

Died, Saturday morning [Oct. 13] at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. F. W. Stienhaus, in her 75th year, Mary Struckhoff. The funeral took place from the above residence, Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock, to the Lutheran church, where the funeral sermon was delivered by Rev. Doruseif. A large number of relatives and friends were present. Mrs. Struckhoff has been a resident of this vicinity for a long number of years, and leaves to mourn a brother, several children and a host of friends.

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STRUIF, ANGELA (nee CONLEN)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 22, 1923

Mrs. Angela Struif, wife of A. J. Struif, died last night at 10:15 o'clock at St. Joseph Hospital. She underwent an operation on February 12, last, for removal of gallstones, and never regained her strength. She was 55 years old. A contributing cause of Mrs. Struif's death was sorrow over the loss of their oldest son, Gus, who died on September 7, 1920. Her grief was so great over the loss of her son, that Mrs. Struif's health failed. The death of Mrs. Struif is a sad blow to her family. She had been a devoted wife and mother and all her interests centered in the family. She was a woman who went away from her home but little and when she did she always showed a marked preference for being accompanied by the members of her family. She was a devout member of SS. Peter and Paul's Cathedral and was regular in her attendance there at church services. In the neighborhood where she lived, she was greatly beloved as a kind and thoughtful neighbor and there has been the deepest of interest in her case and great sorrow among those who had known her well. Those who knew her best say that there was no doubt about it that the death of her son was what caused the breakdown in the health of the devoted mother. Though she had other children left, she mourned her eldest son with a grief that could not be assuaged. It was a break in her family circle that was a fatal blow to the mother. She is survived by her husband, A. J. Struif, four daughters, Miss Angela and Lucille Struit of Alton, Mrs. Oliver L. Parks of Bloomington and Sister Eulalia of Collinsville, two sons, Gene and Frank of Alton. Her family were with her during the serious stage of her illness and when she died. Mrs. Struif was a native of Alton, and spent her entire life here. She was born on December 8, 1867. Her maiden name was Angela Conlen. She was a woman of sterling character whose greatest pride was her home and children. All who met her became her steadfast friends, and her passing causes general sorrow. Funeral services will be Saturday morning at 9 o'clock at SS. Peter and Paul's Cathedral, and interment will be in Greenwood cemetery.

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STUTZ, CHRISTINA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 1, 1922

The funeral of Mrs. Christina Stutz, wife of Charles Stutz, took place this afternoon, services being held in the Evangelical church at Eighth and Henry street, Rev. O. W. Heggemeier officiating. The church was well filled with friends and neighbors of Mrs. Stutz when the services began at 1:00 o'clock. The body was entombed in the Grandview mausoleum.

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STUTZ, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 31, 1923        

John Stutz, a life long resident of the east end of Alton, aged 52, shot and instantly killed himself this morning at his home, 1612 East Broadway. The bullet he fired into his forehead pierced his head and came out behind. According to neighbors, Stutz had been worrying over the loss of one forefinger. He had suffered blood poisoning in the finger and the surgeons had amputated it to prevent the spread of the poison in his body. Apparently he was all right physically, but the loss of his finger seemed to cause him unceasing worry and neighbors attributed his suicide to mental derangement indicated by the worry over the loss of the finger. This morning Stutz went to his bathroom about 8 o'clock and there he shot himself. His wife was in the house at the time, and hearing the shot, ran to investigate and found her husband dead. The body was turned over to Undertaker Bauer. At the undertaking shop it was found the bullet had pierced clear through the head. Stutz was the owner of considerable real estate in the eastern part of the city. He was a member of an old and well known family there. He was a quiet man, and apparently little given to worries such as would have resulted in the suicide. He leaves his wife and two children, also a brother and three sisters. The children's names are Anna and Louise. One of the sisters, Mrs. Anna Moran, lives in East St. Louis. The other two, Mrs. Sophie Herman and Miss Lizzetta Stutz, live in Alton. The brother's name is Charles Stutz. Stutz's finger had been cut some time ago by a piece of broken glass, while he was working in a sewer. Neighbors say that while he was inclined to worry about the finger, he had acted naturally. The tragedy was a shock to all who knew him, they said. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from Bauer's undertaking parlors. Burial will be in the City Cemetery.

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SUHRE, HENRY/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, May 24, 1916

The funeral services for Henry Suhre, aged 41 years, whose body was found in Leclaire lake yesterday afternoon, after he had been missing from his home for three days, was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence of Rudolph Bloemker in Leclaire. Services were conducted by Rev. H. Rahn, pastor of the Eden Evangelical Church. The body will be shipped at 7 o'clock tomorrow morning to Alhambra, where services will again be held at the home of F. W. Sanders, a brother-in-law. Burial will be at Alhambra. Coroner J. Morgan Sims of Collinsville conducted an inquest last evening at the Marks, Weber & Company Undertaking establishment. The jury returned a verdict that death came by accidental drowning.

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SWANSON, LAWRENCE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 18, 1923                     Farmer Dies Soon After Heart Stroke

Lawrence Swanson, a well known colored man, running a farm near Wood Station, died suddenly yesterday at St. Joseph's Hospital, ten minutes after being taken there. Swanson came to town with a wagon load of wheat. With him were his wife and a hired man, Ed Woods. Swanson had been suffering for two years from heart trouble. While coming to town he had another attack and at Broadway and Oak streets in Alton he felt so much worse he got off the load of wheat and help was called. He was taken to the hospital and lived but a short time. Swanson leaves his wife and two children. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Swanson and beside his parents he leaves four sisters and five brothers. The funeral will be Monday at 2 p.m. from the Salem Baptist Church.

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SWARTZ, DAVID/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 24, 1921           Monticello Employee for 45 Years

David Swartz, who has been in the employ of the Monticello Seminary for the past 45 years, died at his home on the Seminary grounds last night at 10 o'clock at the age of 62 years. From a young helper on the place, Swartz advanced in responsibility at the Seminary until for a past number of years he has been in charge of all the works on the grounds. He was a valuable employee and gave excellent service. He will be greatly missed next year when the young girls return to take up their studies at the institution. Mr. Swartz was well known to young women who received their education at the Seminary since he first became connected with the school. He was born in Alton in 1858, and resided her during his childhood and until he went to the Seminary to be employed. He is survived by his widow, two children and four grandchildren. The children are Mrs. George Ilch of Alton and George Swartz of Godfrey. He also leaves a brother, Joseph Swartz, and a sister, Mrs. R. L. Kline, both of St. Louis. The funeral will be held Monday morning at nine o'clock from the SS. Peter and Paul's Cathedral. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

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