Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-29
SLEEP OF DEATH.
Miss Alice +. Weber Called From
on High.
SHE PEACEFULLY PASSES AWAY.
Demise OF Peter Ecker, an Old Time
aud Honored Citixen....Dr. X. F.
Baker, OF Davenport. summened-.-.
Other Mortuary Mention.


Miss Alice F. Webber. daughter of Mrs.
Ellen s. Webber. of Elm street. caused
shock 10 a great many in Rock Island
this morning. The lady had been i'll for
abou, week with the prevailing infiuen-
"a, which finally eliminated in pneumo>
mia and it was known by her most init
mate friends that the greatest of appre-
heusion was felt. but her death neverihe-
less had an astounding effect. Her
mother, as well as her sister, Mrs. Tim
Murphy. had been seriously affected with
the mslady. and Mrs Webber's condition
had been regarded as extremely alarming.
Miss Alice bore up through the sickness
of her mother and sister and even went
to Moline and assisted In nursing the
children of her sister. Mrs. Keator,
through a severe sickness. She had been
indisposed for about week with symp-
toms OF the LA Grippe" aud last Sat-
urday night she experienced a severe chill,
and then it was that the lungs became
invo we'd. inflammation setting in. The
gravest fears we're at once entertained.
but Monday she appeared easier and
yesterday there was still reason for much
hope. though Drs. Truesdale and Gait
were in regular attendance and held sew
eral consultations, realizing that relapse
might be attended with fatal results at
any time. About 2 o'clock this morning
the patient suffered second chill and
Drs. Truesdale and Gait being quickly
mnoned at once agreed that the end
was rapidly approaching. Miss Webber
ssnl rapidly from that on. though she re,
tanned perfect consciousness to the last
breath, apparently fully realizing her COM
dition, and her death was one of beautiful
resignation and peace.
The deceased was born and reared in
Rock Island. She was the daughter of
the ate G. G. Webber, and with the mother
are eft her sisters, Mrs. B. g. Keator, of
Moline; Mrs. W. d. Mlxter, of New Ha>
ven Mrs. Tim Murphy. of this city, and
q bother. MIR. Chas Weber, of Mime,
spols. She was a niece of Mr.. C.H
Deere, of Moline. She was a truly low
able woman. Endowed with natures
sweetest gifts, she acquired those attain
ments that made her blessing to the
church to which she was attached, an
ornament to society, and a JOY to the
home. Coupled with the mention of her
name are spoken words which carry their
burden of unuttersble grief TO the loving
and deep sympathy that a
yesrns to give.
PETER ECKER.
Dir. Peter Ecker, one of the old citi
zens of Rock Island, died a, his home,
1918 Fourth avenue, at $50 this morning, |
after an illness of several days duration,
VII oh had its origin in an attack of the |
Russian epidemic. Mr.. Ecker was born |
n Prussia Sept. IS. 1925, and came tn
America in lS4S and TO reside in Rock |
Island in 1855 He has resided here con-
stantly since. diligently and Industrious
y pursuing his trade-that of a carpenter
and while his fellow citizens would Of
en- have liked to have manifested their |
in him by elevsting him to
of trust and importance, he
tie aifastly refused, aspiring to nothing
lis her than the comforts of his home, 10 |
which he was always closely attached.
Ard though his ambitions never ran in |
he direction of Office seeking, he was a |
prominent and hard working democrat, |
md staunch and unfiinching adherent
o the principles of the party.
He was a devoted member of the A. o. |
D. W. society, one of the charter MEM
'ers Of Noble Lodge No. /. of this city, |
which was the first lodge organized. OF
a'er years he has been connected with
3ermanis Lodge of which he served for
ong time as recorder.
His wife, whom he married in New
ork in 1S49. and whose maiden name
v as Miss Minnie Ritter, survives with
three children, Mrs. G. Beck and Mrs. E.
Beck, of this city. and Henry Ecker. of
g.. Louis.
The funeral will occur at O'Clock FRI
day afternoon from the house
DIR. F. BAKER
DIR. X F. Baker, for more than quar-
TER OF century one of the most promi>
ent practitioners in the three cities, died
ct his home in Davenport last night. He
was taken Ill with the influenza last
thursday evening and that developed
rapidly into pneumonia, and even the
hest of medical skill, including DIR. Paul,
Of this city, could not prevent it from re-
sulting fatally.
The Democrat gives the following
sketch of the deceased:
The doctor had been very busy the
week previous In visiting patients. many
Of whom were afflicted with the prevails
ne contagion. and during that time he
lad not been feeling we'll himself. He
nevertheless attended to his duties as
usual, and when he was taken down his
entire physical system was weak and un-
prepared to withstand a siege Of sickness
Of any kind. DR.. r. +. Baker was ma
tive of jefferson. Clinton county. Indi.
ana, and was born July 9, 1881. He was
e.
tory education there and finished it at
Wabash college. from which he graduated
with honor. He entered q homeopathic
physicians office for the purpose and
studied there for q time, and then he