The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-10-26

the City and Had Lived in Kenosha for
More Than Thirtv-two Years-Acquaint-
ances and Friendships Were Universal
and All Will Grieve to Hear of His I'm
timely Death.
It is with deep regret and heartfelt
sorrow that we pause in the duties
of the hour to chronicle the death of
DR.. Edgar G. Haze1ton, which occurred
at his residence in Park Place shortly
before 3 O'Clock Sunday afternoon.
DR.. Haze1ton had been i'll with typhoid
fever for many weeks and last week
the fever left him only to be followed
with an attack of kidney trouble,
which his weakened constitution was
not able to stand, and Sunday after
noon, surrounded by his family and
his dearest friends, he dropped into
peaceful sleep that knows no awakng.
DIR. Haze1ton was in the flower of
vigorous manhood, having reached his
fifty-ffth year only a few days before
his death. The universally of his &C
quaintance and friendships makes his
death a sad blow to many hearts and
homes. Few men in Kenosha were
more universally known than DR.. Ha-
ze1ton. His busy life of thirty-two
years had brought him into contact
with almost all the people in this part
of the state and all of them will pause
to drop a tear over the death of him
who they had been permitted to know
as a friend.
In his life, which has been brought
to an untime1y end, DR.. Haze1ton was
closely connected with the develop
ment of the city. He was an Fastener
by birth, having been born in Fowler,
N. Y, September, 1914. He was edu-
Gated as a dentist and as soon as his
college course was finished he left his
home in New York and came to this
city to become the one dentist in
over thirty-two years, and his business
principles made his practice a success
full one. In municipal questions the
decease always took a great interest.
| When the old Kenosha Water company
was organized many years ago DR..
Haze1tOn was one of the prime leaders
in the movement and was for many
years one of the chief directors of the
enterprise. When this company gave
way to the present company DR.. Hazel
ton retained his interest and was one
of the hackers of the city water works.
Many other public improvements have
been aided greatly by his backing.
DR.. Haze1tOn was one OF the smaller
holders of the stock in the Dan Head
bank, and when this institution failed
the doctor was one of the principal
ones in saving to the depositors very
large percentage of their money at
large expense of time and money to
himself. How we'll the work was
done every one connected with the
interests of the bank well know. Only
a few weeks ago the work was COM
p1eted and the affairs of the bank was
closed up, with only small loss to the
stockholders and the depositors.
In personal life few men in Kenosha
had greater number of friends than
DR.. Haze1ton. He was man of the
home, and only those who have been
lily circle, about the hearthstone, can
feel the terrible blow which his death
will mean to his friends. His hospi-
ta1ity was famous, and he was prince
of entertainers. There was a cosmo-
po1itan side of his character which
made him the friend of all, regardless
of rank or position. The rich and the
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kindly smile and hearty welcome.
Whether in business or at his home he
seemed to take a personal interest in
those about him with whom he came
in contact. He shared their joys and
sorrows, and in this manner he bound
all to him with tie which death can
never sever. Loving remernbrances of
the past will always remain to those
who had know DR.. Haze1ton as a
friend.
With his profession he was always
popular, and took kindly interest in
the work of his fellow. doctors, among
whom many expressions of love and
sorrow were heard this morning
He was a member of many secret
societies, and was tor many years a
member of the local chapter of the
Masonic order. In this lodge he took
4 great deal of interest, and was inter
ested in the advancement of it's mem
bers.
In politics DR.. Haze1ton was always
Democrat. His views however were
exceedingly liberal and he was ever
willing to concede to his political op-
ponents their opinions. He was often
urged to accept political preferment,
but always declined to accept any of
the honors which his fe11owmen would.
place upon him. When the Democratic
party declared for the free silver plat
form in 1895 DR.. Haze1ton practically
severed his connection with the party
and was one of the delegates which
attended the sound money convention
at Indianapolis.