Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-11
High School Instructor Succumbs
After an Illness of One
Month";.
END COMES SUNDAY MORNING
Demise of Mrs. Mary EhIeb and
George AIbrand.-Other
Obituary.

home on Seventeenth street. Death
was due to typhoid fever. her illness
covering a period of four weeks. For
week her condition had been critical
and Friday night she passed through
crisis, Lrallying in manner that
gave foundation for a hope that the
worst was over. Saturday night she
began to fail, and it became apparent
to the anxious watchers at her bed
side that her strength was insufficient
to grasp the victory that was so
nearly won.
Deceased was born atOberlin, Ohio,
Jan. 3, 1873, being therefore in her
oath year. The family removed to
this city in 1886. and her early educa-
ton was obtained in the schools of
this city. She graduated with honor
from the high school in the class of
'95, afterward spending two years of
special study 10 fit her for a teacher
at Leland Stanford, DR., unive, sity,
in California, and at Chicago univer
sity.
In the fall of 1898 she accepted
position as instructor at the high
school, which she filled since. She
was a devoted christian, being q men,
Der of Trinity Episcopal church. In
this connection she also belonged to
the Daughters OF the King and the
altar guild.
Asa student, deceased was painstak
ing and efficient; as teacher she was
loved by her pupils and respected by
her coworkers; and as a daughter and
sister, she was ever thoughtful and
affectionate Besides her parents she
is survived by two brothers, Rev. E.
H. Young of New York, who is now
here, and NJ j. Young, Jr., and one
sister, Maud E. Young.
The funeral will be held at IL
O'Clock tomorI6 W from Trinity E pis-
copal church, after which the remains
will be shipped to sandusky. Ohio,
for interment. The casket will be at
the church at 1880, so that those who
wish, may view the remains before
The services.
Mrs. Mary EhIeb.
Mrs. Mary Ehleb. wife of Frederick
Ehleb, died at IL 80 Saturday night
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
George w. Aster, 603 Seventeenth
street, after a weeks illness with
pneumonia. Mrs Ehleb was born in
Prussia. Nov. 16, 1881. Her maiden
name was Mary Tremann. In 1850
she came to this country with her
parents, settling in Buffalo, n. Y.
Four years later she was married to
Mr.. Ehleb, and in 1856 they removed
to this city. For over 40 years they
lived at their present home. on the
corner of Twentieth street and Fourth
avenue. Besides the husband, four
children survive. Frederick G. and
William A, and Mrs. George w. As
ter, of this city, and Mrs Henry
SchilliDger, of Pasadena, Cal. One
sister, Mrs. Charlotte KaDnan, lives
at Buffalo. kilograms received to-
day announce that Mrs. Schillinger
and Mrs. Kannan are on their way
here to attend the funeral, announce
ment of which will be made later.
George AIbrs nd.
George Albrand died at $50 Satur-
day evening at his home, S12 First
avenue, of apoplexy, aged Ga years.
Although he had been ailing for some
time the end came very suddenly, de-
ceased being overcome while sitting
in chair. Mr.. Albrand came here
with his family from Muscatine about
month ago. and is survived by a
wife and four children. He was a
veteran of the civil war, having
served in Company G., of the 1st New
York Lincoln cavalry. He was con-
fined in Libby prison and was twice
wounded in action. He was a mem
Der of Henry Siebert post No. $50, g.
was held at O'Clock this afternoon
and was in charge of John Buford
post. G.. a. r. Rev G.. b. Simons con-
Quoted services at the home and the
remains were taken to Davenport,
where they were cremated.
Helen May Ament.
Helen May Ament, youngest daugh-
ter of j. p Ament, died at 2 o'clock
this morning at her home, 1922 Sec
ond avenue, after 5-days' illness
with an affection of the heart. She
was IA years of ago June IA last and
was born in Muscatine. She was a
student at the high school, being in
the 10th grade. Deceased was a gen
tie, bright and attractive girl who
made friends of all with whom she
came in contact. At school she had
an enviable record as a student and
was a general favorite with her class
mates and teachers. She is survived
by three sisters and two brothers.
Grace and Dudley. of Council Bluffs,
and Mabel, Bessie and Vernon, of
Chicago. The funeral will be held to-
morrow at $50 from the First Baptist
church.
Charles Il. SpickIer.
Charles E. Spickler, a longtime
resident of Drury township, died sud
denly Thursday of paralysis. He was
doing chores about the barn at the
noon hour when stricken and re-
manned conscious only short time
after being removed to the house,
Mr.. Spickler was born in Lancaster.