The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-02
SILENT MESSENGER
Bore Adolph Swoboda Into the
Realms Of Death
END TO TWELVE DAYS SUFFER-
ING CAME PEACEFULLY BUT
NOT UNEXPECTEDLY AT
1926 FRIDAY MORNING.

The Silent Messenger, after cease
less vigil of twelve days over the re-
cumbent, suffering form OF Adolph
Swoboda. gathered him to his arms q
1895 Friday morning and bore him
on 10 the realms OF Death, leaving be-
kind sorrowing family and large
circle Of staunch friends and admir-
ers.
The end was peaceful and not uneX
nected. the deceased unconscious,
breathing more slowly and softly as
the light Of earthly life grew dim
mer and DINNER, until there was
scarce d fiicker--then a sigh and
Adolph swoboda's spirit had flown,
The deceased was born in Friedianf.
Bohemia Germany October II, 1850
In 1861. when bur a Lad Of eleven, his
parents. Albert and Mary Magdalene
Swoboda came 70 America, locating
in Cairo. where Mr., Swohoda's father
engaged in the tailoring business, A.
the age of Is, Mr. Swoboda was EN-
ployed as grocery boy by William
Kluge, under whom he learned the
business later becoming clerk Re
naming in the employ Of Mr.. Kluge
about eight years, he then engaged in
the grocery business for himself later
taking in as partner the late Harris
Schultz. In about 1883 they dissolved
partnership, Mr. Schultz taking over
the business while Mr.. Swoboda open,
cd a saloon in a small building az the
north side OF his present place. This
growing trade necessitatins more com,
modious quarters he moved into the
north side Of the present building
while Mr.. Schultz conducted his gro
Gerry business on the south side, the
latter in a year moving down town
when Mr.. swoboda took possession Of
the entire building.
The decedent was married January
20. 1880, 10 Miss Selma Kobler Of this
city. As a result Of this union there
We're born six children. five boys and
one girl.
Mr.. swoboda was a popular fra
ternlty man, being affiliated with the
Odd Fellows, Knights Of Pyfhias. 4
o. L. w. of which he Is a charter
member. Germania Maennerchor and
the X. NJ. X. C., Of the latter being
also a charter member. He was also a
member OF the old Cairo Silver Co9net
Band. and charter member Of the
Delta Fire Company
Monday. November 18th while at
the breakfast table and apparently In
good spirits and health, Mr. Swoboda
was stricken with apoplexy He
seemed to rally from the first stroke
but in an hour thereafter more
severe attack came over him rendering
him ccious. ana regaining con
Sc BUSINESS only at intervals until his
demise
A bis bedside when death cane was
his family and near relatives The
deceased is survived by his wife six
children, namely Albert, age %;
Gusayus %, Robert Il: Gilbert 10;
Carl, u, Lynetre. 9 years respect
! lively. two brothers, c. A. SwobOda
and Fred Swoboda and a sister. Miss
Marie Swoboda, all residents Of Cairo
Mr. Swoboda was one OF Cairo
energetic and prosperous business
men. He leaves a large business and
an elegant home. located on the op
posite corner 60 his establishment OF
Eighteenth and Poplar street The de
cedent was respected and esteemed by
all who knew him.
The funeral services will be con
Quoted jointly by the many fraterniJies
Of which he was member Sunday
Afternoon at 1880 at the residence. The
funeral ira.n leaving at the foot Of
Fourteenth street an PAS for villa
Ridge where the interment will take
, place