The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-09-04
DEATH OF DOCrOR CONDOR.

Yesterday We received the subjOined
telegram. announcing the death of one
Of the most prominent and popular citi-
zens of Anna-Doctor Condor:
ANNA, Sept. 3, 1875.
To John II. Oberly
Doctor Condor found dead Oh by-strcct
this morning. Particulars by mall.
C. O'CALLAHAN.
Later in the day the following letter
from the above well-known citizen Of
Cairo, arrived by mail, giving the partic-
nlars Of the sad event:
ANNA, Ills, Sept. 3, 1876.
John II. Oberly, Esq:-
DEAR SIR:-knowing of your intimate
acquaintance with the deceased, DR.. Con.
don, and Of his extensive acquaintance in
Cairo and Southern Illinois, Is why
took the liberty Of telegraphing you. On
last evening Thursday the doctor was
called to the bedside Of q young lady pa
tient. At about $50 o'clock. he de-
parted tor home-that home he was
seen since alive" T6s morning as Gent %ss
tleman was hunting up his cow, he was
attracted by something white lying
among the weeds, and on investigation
II proved 10 b. what remained of
the genial, whole-souled doctor. Hogs
had eaten of part Of his nose, ear aud
jaw. Heart disease or apoplexy Is sup.
posed to be the cause of death. 1t looks
RS II he stumbled and fell forward, face
down. His hat was to one side and his
cane little away from his right hand.
The coroner's jury are just impaneled
ut this writing. The Masonic Fraternity,
OF which the doctor was q member, have
taken his rcnsinsin charge. Most Of his
children, who are away, have been tele-
graphed for. Our little town wears the
aspect OF sincere mourning. The doctor
was favorite among young and old. His
lively sallics of wit and repartee, made
him welcome visitor ut every fresidc.
Hoping have not trespassed,
l remain, respectfully,
The sudden death of a gentleman US
highly esteemed a. was Doctor Condor
will be regretted by the people OF Anna
and surrounding country, for he was
widely known and respected by the best
citizens of Union county. In Cairo he
had very many friends who will deplore
bis death, while they will never forget
the generous and charitable impulses that
marked his irreproachable life.
We also publish letter from Mr.. w.
N. Butler, former resident and lawyer
Of Cairo, relative to Doctor Condon's
death
ANNA, Ills, Sept. 3rd, 1875.
ED. CAIRO BULLETIN This morning
about six o'clock the body of DIR. s. S.
Condor was found In path leading from
one OF our back streets. He had been to
visit q patient at Mr.. Mullen's, and LEFT
the house TO return home about $50 last
evening. As he was found not more than
fifty yards from the house he must have
died soon after leaving Mr.. Mullen's, and
his body laid there all night. His
face was badly disfgured by cats. Cor.
Oner Ives was notified. He had the body
removed to the residence of Mrs. Condor
and there held an inquest. The fury re.
turned verdict Of death by heart dis
ease" We are informed that ne had not
been well for few days past but was
able to attend to his business. He was on
the streets last evening looking quite
well. and his sudden death shocked the
whole community. He was an old pio.
neer oil Union county, and highly re.
spected by all who knew him.
w. n. BUTLER.