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UHL, CLEMENCE/Source: The Edwardsville Intelligencer, June 18, 1901/Submitted by Robert C. Snyder Deaths Doings - Clemence Uhl died Friday at the advanced age of 72 years. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and the interment was at the Mitchell Catholic Cemetery. Mr. Uhl had been blind for eleven years, and had been confined to his bed for the past two and a half years. He lives a wife and five children, three boys and two girls. ******************************************
UNGER, ANNIE ELIZABETH/Source: Alton Telegraph, November 21, 1912 Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Unger, wife of Louis Unger, died at 5 o'clock Tuesday morning from paralysis at the family home, 625 east Twelfth street. She was stricken with paralysis Monday evening about 5 o'clock while finishing her task of preparing supper for her family. She was in the dining room when she fell to the floor unconscious and did not regain consciousness again. Mrs. Unger had lived in Alton since 1859. She was a native of St. Louis, and came to Alton as the bride of Louis Unger and had lived here ever since. She was a member of a large family, and six sisters survive her: Mrs. Flora Wild of St. Louis, Miss Mary Marks of Edwardsville, Mrs. Katherine Johnson, Mrs. Thomas Hawkins, Mrs. Peter Hawkins, Mrs. Charles Campbell, of Alton. She leaves also, beside her husband, one daughter, Miss Anna Unger and two sons, Albert and Louis Unger of Alton. Mrs. Unger had been failing in health for five years. She suffered a paralytic stroke of a light character at that time and had not been in the best of health since then. Her age, 72 years, made her condition of health worse and although her death was very sudden, it was not a surprise to the members of her family who had been fearing that the mother's end might come at any time. Ever since girlhood, Mrs. Unger had been a member of the German Methodist church, was a faithful, devout church member, a good mother and a kind friend. One of the pretty features of her life was the affection in which she was held by the members of her whole family. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the German Methodist church and burial will be in Oakwood cemetery. ****************************************
UNGER, LOUIS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 30, 1920 Louis Unger, in his 87th year, a resident of Alton nearly sixty years, died Thursday evening at 6:45 o'clock at his home, 625 East Twelfth street from old age. He had been in bad health for a long time and on Thanksgiving Day took his last meal with his family. The next day he was unable to be up and around and he continued to decline from that time. Mr. Unger was born in Hesse, Darmstadt, Germany. He came to America with his parents when ten years old, and for a while lived in St. Louis. He came to Alton in 1861 and continued to live here the remainder of his life. He learned the trade of blacksmithing and horseshoeing and for a while was in partnership with George Luft. In 1886 he began business for himself in a little shop on Broadway, next to No. 2 hose house, and there he did horseshoeing until he was 70 years of age, when he retired. Mr. Unger was a man of a kindly disposition, and was highly respected by all who knew him. He was a good husband and father in his family. Mrs. Unger died seven years ago. He was a devoted member of Grace Methodist Church, and for years served the church in an official capacity. He leaves three children, Miss Anna Unger and Messrs. Charles and Albert Unger; also two sisters, Mrs. Mary Nagel of Victor, Iowa, and Mrs. Caroline Brosi of Canton, Mo. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Grace Methodist Church. ****************************************
UNTERBRINK, LUCILLE MARGARET/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 2, 1922 Miss Lucille Margaret Unterbrink, 28, died Wednesday night at 10:20 o'clock at the Missouri Baptist Sanitarium in St. Louis following a surgical operation for the relief of a throat affliction trouble, which had been troubling her for some time. She was taken to the hospital a week ago to receive treatments, preparatory to undergoing the operation, which was performed Tuesday morning. Surgical pneumonia developed, and her condition became serious immediately. The members of her family were summoned, and remained with her until death came. Miss Unterbrink had been ill for several months. A young woman interested in athletics and other young women's activities, she fought valiantly to ward off her affliction. Though it had been thought for some time that Miss Unterbrink would not recover, she displayed the greatest courage and fortitude in the face of a fatal malady. She was a member of the 1916 June graduating class of the Alton High School, and was the first of her class to die. After her graduation from high school she became a secretary in the offices of the Western Cartridge Co., and later in the offices of the Duncan Foundry and Machine Co. She became interested in Y. W. C. A. work, and was one of the association's most ardent workers. She was a leader in athletic classes and a willing helper in all other activities. It has been said of Miss Unterbrink that she was never too occupied to help. Whenever her services were requested, she responded willingly and gave of her best efforts for the association. She was a member of the Alpha Kappa Club of the Y. W. C. A. She was an active member of the Congregational church, and taught a class in the Sunday school. When she became ill some months ago, Miss Unterbrink refused to give up her work. She insisted upon doing her share and often more than her share of the work connected with the young women's organization. Miss Unterbrink was a young woman of charming disposition and her unfailing good nature and willingness to be of service to others made for her countless friends who are grieved by her death. Besides her many friends, Miss Unterbrink leaves to mourn her death, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Unterbrink, one sister, Miss Helen Gertrude Unterbrink. Two grandmothers, Mrs. Sophia Meyer of east Broadway, and Mrs. Margaret Unterbrink of east Fourth street. The body was removed to the family home at 648 east Fourth street, from St. Louis this afternoon. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. C. E. Smith of the Congregational church officiating. The interment will be in the City cemetery. It has not been decided where the funeral will be held from. ****************************************
UPCRAFT, EMMA (nee INVEEN)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 15, 1920 Alton Woman Dies at Post in Mission Work in China Mrs. Emma Inveen Upcraft, a missionary in China, died yesterday from cancer, according to a dispatch received through the General Board of Promotions of the Northern Baptist convention at New York. Mrs. Upcraft was a native of Alton and a daughter of Mrs. Inveen, who still resides on Henry street next to the Evangelical Church. In 1879 she went to China and she was married after years of service there to Charles Upcraft. The couple continued their missionary work together for a while, and then they began working independently. Beside her mother she leaves one sister, Mrs. A. E. Bassett of Los Angeles, Calif. The mother, who resides in Alton, is far advanced in years and for a number of years has been practically disabled as the result of a fall she had in her home. Capt. Inveen, the father of Mrs. Upcraft, died many years ago. Mrs. Upcraft was known to many Alton people, notwithstanding her long period of service in China. She had made several trips back home and those who had opportunity to hear her speak enjoyed her appearances before audiences during her furloughs from duty. She was a talented speaker and she was a great drawing card wherever her name was announced for a talk on mission work in China. Rev. M. W. Twing contributed the following: The morning paper reports that a cablegram was received at New York from Chenut, China, announcing the death of Mrs. Emma Inveen Upcraft at that place on December 14. Cancer was given as the cause of her death. This news will bring regret and sadness to the many friends of Mrs. Upcraft here in Alton who were associated with her in her early life and who have known of her work as a missionary in China since 1879. She was born in Alton about sixty-two years ago and graduated from the public schools after which she taught for a number of years. She became a member of the First Baptist Church and was recognized as a leader in Christian work among the young people. She was possessed of a bright, strong mind which she dedicated fully to the advancement of the kingdom of God on earth. Her labors in various fields in China, in teaching and in evangelistic work, were very useful. She was stationed at different times at Ningpo. Yachow, Suifu, Yunnan and Chentu. She was married December 1, 1896, to Rev. William M. Upcraft, who died at Yunnan a few years ago. Mrs. Upcraft had a rare and sympathetic understanding of the Chinese character and a remarkable grasp of things Chinese. Her visits to Alton were always occasions, not only of reviving old acquaintances, but also of enkindling fresh enthusiasm for the great work to which she had devoted her life. Mrs. Upcraft is survived by her sister, Mrs. A. E. Bassett, of Los Angeles, Calif., and her stepmother, Mrs. Mary Inveen of Henry street. Her niece, Miss Beulah E. Bassett, formerly of Alton, for several years stationed at Suifu, West China, has recently been assigned to a position in Chentu and probably arrived at that place just before her aunt's death. **********************************************
UTT, GEORGE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 9, 1923 Without regaining consciousness since being taken to the hospital Friday morning, George E. Utt died at 11:30 Sunday noon after a very unusual illness. Mr. Utt would have been 50 years old on the 25th of this month had he lived 17 days longer. His illness started about two weeks ago and it was not considered necessarily serious at that time. He did not improve, and a physician was called in After being ill about ten days, Mr. Utt lapsed into unconsciousness and the attending physician had him removed to St. Joseph's hospital last Friday when his illness took on serious aspects. It was believed at the time that an abscess might have formed on the brain as the result of grip, but at the hospital after making an examination the surgeons gave up hope for his recovery and no operation was performed. The sick man declined steadily until the end came just before noon yesterday. George Utt came to Upper Alton from Jerseyville about twenty years ago. He had been in the transfer business in that city and he was well liked there. Coming to Alton, he took a place at the Edward Rodgers home east of the city and resided in the cottage across the road from the Rodgers place. He stayed with the Rodgers family until they sold out to the state and moved to town. He then worked for the park commissioners a number of years as caretaker of Rock Spring park and he resided in the cottage in the park. While living there, Mr. and Mrs. Utt lost their little girl, who was a cripple. It had been the one aim of the father's life to make the life of the little girl - their only child, happy. His devotion to the child was great and in her death the parents were crushed. Mr. Utt's widow is the only survivor in the family. After leaving the park work, Mr. Utt took a place as watchman at the Western Military Academy and he had been there a number of years when he resigned just before becoming ill to take a place at the Rock Spring Country Club grounds. He intended to rest a couple of weeks before going to work at the club grounds and his illness started about the time he was going to take a vacation. George Utt was a man very highly esteemed by those who knew him best. He was a good neighbor and the best tribute that could be paid him is to say that his former employers are his best friends. He had been a very interested worker in the Pentecostal church. He leaves one brother in Idaho. *****************************************
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VAMBAKITES, JAMES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 27, 1923 Dies at Home From Bullet James Vambakitis, who was shot in the neck a few weeks ago by Lenus Vogelpohl, died this morning at 5 o'clock at his home, where he was taken last Wednesday by members of his family who became impatient over his failure to show improvement. He developed septic pneumonia and his death followed. It is understood that there will be a claim that Vambakites did not die from the effects of the wound inflicted by Vogelpohl, though friends of the dead man insist that he did. Vogelpohl was picked up yesterday afternoon but by instructions from the assistant states attorney was released again. The death of Jim Vambakites started in circulation reports which were given to Lenus Vogelpohl that his life would be in danger. Vogelpohl said today at police headquarters, where he went after the death of Vambakites, that he had been told that threats had been made that he would be killed in case Jim Vambakites dies. The Vambakites brothers, Jim and George, are influential men among their compatriots in Alton. "Big George" has been spokesman many a time at police headquarters and elsewhere for some of his fellow countrymen who might need someone who could talk for them. Just who made the threats of vengeance on Vogelpohl could not be trailed down today. Two names cited by Vogelpohl as authority for the statement that threats had been made denied they knew anything about any threats. Chief of Police Fitzgerald held Vogelpohl until the assistant states attorney, Paul Zerwekh, could be communicated with and his instructions given as to what disposition would be made of him. Vogelpohl was already under $1,000 bond signed by a property owner, and it was said that it would be sufficient, as there was no fear that Vogelpohl would run away, at least not unless he was driven to do so by threats for his personal safety. There is some doubt as to the ability of the prosecution to trace the death of Vambakites to the shot in the neck. It is pointed out that his people took him from the hospital against the advice of the doctors and the hospital nurses, and that the serious results of such a removal of the injured man at that time were emphasized. The results of the moving that were forecasted as possible were realized. **********************************************
VAN CLEVE, REV. DR./Source: St. Louis Daily Globe-Democrat, Thursday, December 16, 1875 The Alton Telegraph of Tuesday thus chronicles the particulars of the funeral of Rev. Dr. Van Cleve: The funeral of this distinguished divine took place yesterday afternoon from the Methodist Episcopal Church, as per previous announcement. There was a large attendance on the occasion both from this city and from abroad, called together by feelings of sorrow at the loss of one so eminent in the councils of his denomination, and a desire to do honor to his memory. A large number of clergymen from neighboring towns and cities were present, among whom were Rev. Messrs. Scarritt, of Brighton; Phillips, of Lebanon; English, of Piasa; Grant, of East St. Louis; Thompson, of Jerseyville; Gibson, of Brighton; Sly, of Upper Alton; Fahs, of Kane, and Dr. Fry, of St. Louis, editor of the Christian Advocate. All of these divines, with Rev. Mr. Morrison, of this city, took part in the impressive services at the church or the cemetery. No regular sermon was delivered, but in lieu thereof were several brief addresses by the clergymen present on the life and character of the deceased, and embodying warm tributes of respect and affection. The pallbearers were Rev. Messrs. Scarritt, Phillips, English, Grant, Fry and Thompson *************************************************
VANPRETER, CHARLES A./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Wednesday, July 24, 1912 Charles A. Vanpreter, in his 58th year, died very unexpectedly Tuesday night about 10:45 o'clock at his residence, 443 East Fourth street, from heart trouble. No one but his wife was with him when death occurred, and even Mrs. Vanpreter did not suspect there was anything seriously wrong with her husband until she noticed that he was dying and after a very brief interval he was dead. His daughter, Mrs. Robert Goff, was at Chautauqua, and a message was sent there for the daughter to hasten home. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Levis brought the couple to Alton in their automobile, and arrived at 2 o'clock. Mr. Vanpreter had been a sufferer for 26 years. He was formerly a carpenter and was permanently injured by a fall. His back was so injured that he was never again able to walk and was forced to use crutches. His business ability was remarkable. He had a good wife who was possessed of extraordinary business ability, and in her he found a helper who laid the foundation of a fortune which would have been creditable to any able bodied couple to have amassed in 26 years. Some time ago considerable comment was given to the fact that Mr. Vanpreter, who worked as a carpenter on the Madison hotel building, a year ago bought the property he had helped build and paid cash for it, over $30,000. Beside that he owned a big store building, a heavy stock of goods and other real estate and personal property, showing what an advance his fortunes had taken in less than thirty years through the efforts of himself and his wife. When Mr. Vanpreter was rendered helpless 26 years ago his wife engaged in business on a very small scale, but she gradually and rapidly extended it until she had started a store at Second and Ridge which she and her husband conducted until eleven years ago. They then bought the uptown business building and opened a big store there where fortune still favored them, and they continued to prosper. The couple had the active assistance of their two children, Bert Vanpreter and Miss Rose, now Mrs. Robert Goff. Some time ago Mr. Vanpreter decided to retire from business and he transferred the business to his two children, although he continued to exercise a certain degree of supervision over the place. There was probably not a day in his life that his body was not racked with pains from his injured spine. Those who knew with what bodily pains he contended, and how he longed to be active as he once was, remember how much of the time he was cheery and happy, and marvel that he was able to do what he did. Mr. Vanpreter was able to be in the store yesterday morning. At noon he complained of feeling ill, and stayed home, but no serious thought was given to that as it was his practice to remain at home at times when his ills made it imperative. Dr. Shaff was summoned at 4 o'clock and the doctor felt no apprehensions that there would be any serious results. Mrs. Vanpreter was shocked a few seconds before he died to detect indications of sudden and speedy dissolution and before she could call help it was all over. The funeral will be Friday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's church. *********************************************
VAUGHN, CHARLES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 7, 1923 Charles Wesley Vaughn died this morning at his home on the farm east of East Alton at Brushy Grove, where he had lived all his life. Mr. Vaughn was 69 years old and was one of the best known farmers and land owners in the American Bottoms. He had been ill a long time but it was only in the last few days that his condition became such that the end was expected. About a year ago, Mr. Vaughn submitted to a surgical operation at St. Joseph's Hospital, which was of a serious nature and was done as a last resort to save his life. He recovered from the operation but he did not regain his former health, and since leaving the hospital he has been able to get about his home very little. Members of his family were with him when the end came this morning. Mr. Vaughn leaves besides his widow, six children: Mrs. Susanna Durham, Charles W. Vaughn, Jr., Walter, Lewis E., Lucile M. and Elmer E. Vaugh. He also leaves his brother, William Jackson Vaughn, and one sister, Mrs. Jennie Malthy of Carml. In 1893 Mr. Vaughn was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Wehnken, who survives him. The couple have made their home on the Vaughn farm during the years since their wedding. Burial will be at Vaughn cemetery. ***************************************************
VAUGHN, DENNIS/Source: Alton Telegraph, Thursday, October 15, 1891 Dennis Vaughn, an aged and highly respected gentleman, for many years a resident of Wann, died Monday afternoon at St. Joseph's Hospital, aged 75 years. The funeral occurred yester - morning at 8:30 o'clock from St. Patrick's church, Rev. Father Fallon officiating. ************************************************
VERMILLION, FRED/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 8, 1921 Dies From Accident in Paper Mill - Caught Between Two Revolving Rolls Fred Vermillion, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Vermillion of Humbert street, died at St. Joseph's Hospital this morning from injuries he sustained a week ago today in the plant of the Alton Boxboard and Paper Company. The young man, in his eighteenth year, was employed in the plant and was working around the paper drying machine. The machine includes a number of rolls which are heated by steam to a temperature that will dry the wet paper pulp. Vermillion, in some way that is not fully explained, slipped while working over two rolls, which were revolving toward each other. His right foot went between the two rolls, which were about 8 1/2 inches apart, and his whole leg slipped in. He dropped astride one revolving roll with the two rolls continually dragging him downward. While he was seated astride the roll he suffered fearful injuries at the base of his body, including a fracture of his pelvis and internal injuries due to the grinding action of the roller revolving against his body. He was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital where at first it was believed he had not been seriously hurt as the injuries were not apparent from external observation. The next day it was recognized that he was worse hurt than at first thought. His death followed a week of intense suffering. This was the first fatal accident in seven years at the plant of the Alton Boxboard and Paper Company. In the plant every precaution is taken against accidents and the result of it has been that though a big crew has been worked there the plant went a seven-year period without a man being fatally hurt. He was employed at the Box Board Paper Co., and last Tuesday met with a serious accident while at work which proved fatal. Besides his parents he leaves three sisters, Mrs. Nellie Fish of St. Louis, Mrs. Bertha Yother of Denning, Ark., and Mrs. Louise Smith of Alton. Two brothers, Arthur and Raymond Vermillion, both of Alton. The funeral arrangements have not been made. **********************************************
VITKEFSKY, MARY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 10, 1919 The funeral of Miss Mary Vitkefsky, who was instantly killed when struck by a Chicago and Alton passenger train at noon Saturday, was this morning from St. Patrick's church, where Requiem Mass was celebrated, and interment was in Greenwood cemetery. Miss Vitkefsky was struck by the train near South Wood River while going from work at the International Tannery. She was about to cross the track when the pilot of the engine struck her. She was thrown against a pole near the track and her body badly mangled. Her father, also an employee of the tannery, saw the accident. An inquest into the death of the girl will be conducted this evening by Deputy Coroner William H. Bauer. **********************************************
VITT, MARGUERITE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 3, 1922 Mrs. Marguerite Vitt, wife of Thomas Vitt, died at the family home on Bluff street yesterday morning at 2:30 o'clock after a long illness. She had been an invalid many months and the past few months had been confined to her bed. A month ago it was recognized that her case was an exceedingly grave one, and that the end would not be long deferred. Patiently she bore the most intense suffering and in her lucid moments in the days when she knew she was dying, she was always cheerful and thoughtful for others. Even before her family admitted to themselves that there could be only a fatal termination of the illness, Mrs. Vitt referred to her approaching "recovery" as she tactfully expressed it in her full consciousness, that she was not to get well. Mrs. Vitt was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John F. McGinnis. Her death is the first break in that family circle. She was born in Alton and lived here most of her life. She graduated from the Eastern Illinois Normal school, and also took a course at Chicago University. She taught in the Alton public schools and also in the Edwardsville schools prior to her marriage to Thomas Vitt. After her marriage she lived in Danville for a short period, returning to Alton to make her home here. Mrs. Vitt is survived by her husband and three children, William, Marguerite and Grace. The youngest child is less than ten months old. The second child, namesake of the mother, is ill at the home of the grandparents, on State street. She leaves also her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. McGinnis, two brothers and three sisters, John F. Jr., and William McGinnis, Mrs. John O'Connell, Mrs. Walter Flable, Miss Grace McGinnis and Sister Clotilde, a member of the Ursuline order. Mrs. Vitt was a woman of strong personality, was most efficient as a teacher and possessed a disposition that won for her the love and respect of all who knew her. She was a good mother to the little family who have suffered the calamity of losing the wife and mother. The funeral will be held at nine o'clock tomorrow morning from SS Peter and Paul's Cathedral. **********************************************
VOELKEL, LOUIS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 17, 1920 Louis Voelkel was found dead this morning at the Alton State Hospital, where he had been a patient for the past year and one half. He was an employee of the Stanard mill for approximately 12 years. Before coming to Alton he made his home in Bunker Hill. Louis had reached the age of twenty-seven years. He is survived by one aunt, Mrs. Gotlieb Steinbrook of Bunker Hill. Funeral arrangements have not be made. ********************************************
VOHWINKLE, OTTO/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Monday, March 27, 1899 Crazed with Bad Whisky, Otto Vohwinkle, of East Alton, Stabs Himself Twelve Times with a Dull Pocket Knife in the Breast. Otto Vohwinkle, of East Alton, while crazed with delirium tremens, committed suicide Sunday night at 8 o'clock by stabbing himself in the breast with a dull pocket knife. He had been on a protracted spree and had not breathed a sober breath since last December, so his associates say, and for several days he had been raving crazy. He had frequently said he would kill himself, and his friends who were attending him took the precaution of taking from him all weapons that might be used for suicidal purpose. Vohwinkle was determined to end his life, and while left alone, he managed to procure a pocket knife, with a 2 1/2 inch blade, and with it he effectually ended his troubles. J. H. Devanney, who had been looking after Vohwinkle all day, left the crazy man alone for a short time before 8 o'clock Sunday night. When he returned he found his late charge lying on the bed with twelve knife wounds in his breast, over and around the heart, and the knife laying beside the body, covered with blood. Vohwinkle had lived at East Alton about twelve years. He came from Germany and worked hard until last summer, when he received notice that had been left a small fortune in Germany. He went back home and returned when he had received part of it. On December 2, $704 was sent him from Germany, and December 19 he placed $450 of it in the National bank. The remainder he spent for whisky, and then he began drawing his money from the bank. Within one month he drew all his money from the bank, and during all that time he was continuously drunk. When his money gave out he said he would kill himself, but made no attempts until the fatal one. He was 45 years of age and had no relatives in this country. Coroner Bailey held an inquest and turned the body over to Undertaker Bater, who will have it buried at public expense. ************************************************
VONNAHMEN, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 18, 1922 Dies on Site of House In Which He Was Born, 64 Years Ago John Vonnahmen, aged 64, died Saturday night at his home at Wood Station, on the same site on which he was born. He had been ailing for three or four months, but was only seriously ill for the past week. He was married on the ninth of June, 1885, to Mary Huebener of Brighton. His wife died ten years ago. He farmed all his life and was one of the best known residents of the Wood Station neighborhood. He was a successful and prosperous farmer, operating a large farm. He is survived by three sons, Lawrence, Anthony and John, and one daughter, Minnie, all of Wood Station. He also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Frank Banger of Edwardsville, Mrs. Ann Mahler of Wichita, Kansas, Mrs. Frank Wolf of Upper Alton, and a brother, Frank Wolf, of Wood Station. He also leaves three grandchildren. The funeral will be held Wednesday at ten o'clock from St. Mary's church. Interment will be in St. Joseph's cemetery. ***********************************************
VORWALD, FRANK/Source: Edwardsville
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VUKOVIC/LUKOVIC, LUKA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 8, 1920 Shot Nine Times and Killed by Prohibition Enforcement Officer Luka Vukovic, 37 years old, of 1327 G Street, Madison, was shot nine times and killed by S. Glenn Young, a prohibition enforcement officer, when Vukovic resisted a raid on his home Saturday night. Young, with Walter Cowgill and E. J. Tieney of the Granite City police force, had learned that Vukovic was making liquor and storing it in the home of his cousin, Mike Sever, 1325 G street. At this address they found a still and a quantity of liquor, which they confiscated, and then proceeded next door. Peeping through a rear window, the officers saw Vukovic drinking some liquor out of a milk bottle, and knocked on the door demanding admission. Eliciting no response, the raiders went to the front door, which they broke in when the occupant refused to open it. They found Lukovic in bed. A trap door was discovered leading to the cellar, where a 20 gallon keg, nearly filled with raisin whisky, was found. Young commanded Lukovic to remain in sight while the officers carried the whisky upstairs. Lukovic stood in the doorway a moment, and then disappeared, to return with a revolver he pointed at the policeman and pulled the trigger. The weapon failed to go off, and Young emptied his revolver at Lukovic, who ran to the rear of the porch. Gowgill followed him, but was knocked down by a blow on the head. Young took up the pursuit and fired three shots from a second revolver, at which Lukovic fell dead. All nine bullets had entered his body, two in the chest, one in the neck, wrist, right shoulder, each hip, left temple, abdomen, and right leg. A jury called by Coroner Joseph Krill returned a verdict of justifiable homicide. Vukovic will be buried in St. Mark's Cemetery, Granite City, Monday afternoon. [name was spelled with a "V" and an "L"] ************************************************
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