Morning journal and courier., 1891-11-20
OBITU AR Y.
Engineer David D. Stevenson.

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 MT. D. D. Stevenson, who died at his residence, No. 136 Columbus avenue, at 63O Wednesday evening, of inflammation of the bowels, was in the employ of the Consolidated road for upwards of thirty eight years and as engineer for thirty five years. He was we'll known to the travel ing public, having run the passenger trains between this city and NewYork for twenty years, was considered one of the most care full men on the road, was 8 man of V ry strong constitution, but has been in failing g health for the past year. Last Saturday he ran his train as usual, leaving here at 3:15 m. and returning at 3 pm. No one who saw him at the depot on his arrival supposed that was to be his last trip. He entered the service about 1855 as fireman for MT. Edw Chatterton, the present en- zine dispatcher, who was then an engineer He also fired for MT. Kittendorf, who was also an engineer at that time.
 He leaves widow and adopted dAugh- ter, aged thirteen years. The funeral will be held at his late residence, No 136 Co., lumbus avenue, Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. Dr. Munger officiating The New Haven division No. 77, B. of L. E., will conduct the services at the Ever green cemetery. MT. Stevenson was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. in which he was insured for $3,O0O. He leaves large circle of friends
 Funeral of Joseph Wefbel.
 The funeral of Joseph Weibel, the brew CT, was attended from his late residence, 322 Oak street, yesterday afternoon. A large concourse of friends of the deceased was present to pay the last sad tribute of soL1 Ga.a ting clergyman, and in his remarks, which were touching and beautiful, spoke of the kind, unfeeling generosity of the deceased, his struggles and undaunted heart and his many charities. There were delegations present from several societies. including Fred Hecker, lodge of the Harugari, the Harugari Liedertafel, Arion Singing so- ciety, St. Cecilia Singing society, Ezel lodge, Knights of Pythias, and Court Met ropolitan, Ancient Order of Foresters The bearers were selected from these societies and were as follows: Joseph J. McMahon and J. s. Osborne. Knights of Pythias; James McManus and NJ. J. Beegan, of the Foresters; and John Lauth and Paul Full Ter of the Hecker lodge.
 The foIal tributes were magnificent and included pillow, inscribed "Husband;" wreath, inscribed ''Papa;" harp, in scribed "Our Friend," from the business partner of deceased, c. R. Nicklas; 8 fine design, inscribed 'At Rest," from the physician of deceased, Dr. Bellosa; broken column from TownClerk Brethauer: "Gates Ajar," John Ginevan, commercial traveller; pillow inscribed s'Our Employer" from the employees, all of whom attended the funeral in 8 body; fine design from Adolph Eissele, an intimate friend; a large bouquet of choice chrysanthemums from FredJ. Lutz and wife. The remains of deceased were encased in splendid black broadcloth casket and the large assem blaze were given one last view of the familiar face of their deceased friend. The inter ment was in the family lot in Evergreen cemetery. Stahl & Hegel, undertakers, had charge of the funeral. The services at the cemetery were conducted very impress sively by Hecker lodge.