The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-11
Obituary

John 7. Burke, the veteran coal dealer, a
man who had been prosperous and highly
respected resident of this city for thirty
five years, died at his residence on the west
side on Tuesday morning, at s o'clock, Of
heart trouble after an illness of about o
week, His death was wholly unexpected.
and came upon his beresved family and
friends like thunder clap from 9 eloudless
sky, for, although in poor health for year
past, he had not been confined to the house
but few days. He was born In Edgeworths.
town, County Longford. Ireland, in 1881, and
came to America in 1851, settling in Canada
and moved to Ottawa about the year 1868
By industry and thrift he soon acquired n
comfortable livelihood, and was always
looked upon as honorable and upright in his
dealings, and one who had the respect of the
community. He leaves q wife and nine chill
dren. The funeral took place from St.
Columbia at $50 on Thursday morning, and
his remains were land at rest in st. COLUMBIA
cemetery, where they we're followed by a
long line of carriages. The floral offerings
were beautiful pillow, an elegant cross,
and costly anchor, the latter from the F.
NJ. C. T. A., of which he was an ex member.
DAVID LARKIS' FUNERAL.
The remains Of David Larkin were con-
veyed from the home of his pereaved pa
rents on Chestnut st., on Sunday afternoon,
to St. COLUMBIA church, where the last solemn
ritual Of the dead was said by Rev. James
Ryan, who made few short remarks upon |
the life and character of the deceased. And
then, followed by 40 members Of the r. r. /
Brakenen's Brotherhood from Chicago and |
q long line Of carriages. the cortege moved |
slowly to st. COLUMBIA cemetery, where he
was laid at rest.
sTADDEN.
Died. at the residence Of H. B. George, at
Leland, Feb. 9Th, Mrs. Judah Stsdden, aged
81 years. Funeral services will be held ct
her daughters residence, Mrs. David Green,
in Dayton, At 2 p. NJ. Saturday, Feb. llth.
The deceased was one of the pioneer settlers
of this section, and her husband, Capt. Stad.
den, was prominent man in the county in
his time and served several terms in the
legislature.
RESOLUTIONS,
By Seth G. Earl Posi-, g. A. R, Ottawa, H.:
WHEREAS, We learn with deep regret and
profound sorrow of the death of Mrs. Debo-
rah Lathrop Earl, relict of the late Col. Seth
C. Earl, in honor of whom our Post was
named;
Resolued, That we extend to the surviving
members Of the family our sincere coincidence
in the hour Of their great afiliction. The
memory of our late respected comrsde-in.
arms, Col. Seth C. Earl, is affectionately
cherished; his kindness Of heart, his fervent
patriotism, and his death in the field at the
head Of his regiment, reverently fostered.
The sympathy, kindness and friendship ex-
tended TO this organization by his late esti.
mable widow is also fondly remembered.
Her death is sincerely mourned, and her
virtues will be ever borne in mind
Re,olped, That copy Of these resolutions
be spread upon our records; sent to the
Norwich Morning Bulletin the city papers, to
Miss Fannie Earl and Mrs. Philo Hard,
daughters Of the deceased.
r. @. KING,
Lite Capt. Co. c, SD III. Inf.
WRIGHT ADAMS,
Z. A. NArTISGEB,
Committee,
DAVID KRoUsR, Com.
WRIoHr ADAMS, Adjt.