Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-23
YOUNG LIFE ENDS
William Jah IS Succumbs After
Short illness With Pneu.
monia.
HAD JUST ATTAINED MAJORITY
Prominent in Religious Work, in Ath-
ieties and Member Of Militia
Other Obituary Matters.

William Jahns died yesterday morn
ng at 10 O'Clock after an illness OF 10
days with typhoid pneumonia, at his
home. 81 Twenty-second street.
Mr.. Jahns' illness had not been con-
sidered serious. and his death came in
he nature of a shock to his many
friends. He was a native of Rock ISL
and. and was aged 81 years. months
and 2G days. On completing the gram
mar school course of the city schools,
lie entered the high school. and gradu-
ated with the class of 1902. He con-
tinued his studies. and attended the
high school in the postgraduate depart
ment until April. 1903, when he left
school To- take a position with the
Deere & Mansur company. of Moline.
He held the position of filing clerk
with that company at the time of his
death
While a student at the high school
Mr.. Jahns was an enthusiastic leader
and organizer in athletics. He was a
successful contestant on the track
teams. and was manager of the basket
ball team. as well as a player. for two
years.
Officer of Company.
Mr.. Jahns, on the reorganization of
Company A. !. y. G.. became one of its
members. and was acting first sergeant
Of the company He was the captain
Of the company's basketball team, and
a leader in the social activities of the
militia. He was considered one of the
best officers of the company, and was
one of the most popular young men in
the city among his associates. He was
also active in the Y. NJ. G. A. work
and a conscientious student in the
bible classes.
He is survived by his parents and
one brother and one sister. His death
is the second bereavement of the fam
lily within year, a sister having died
last spring.
The funeral win be held from the
honle Wednesday afternoon, the serv-
ices to be. conducted by Rev. W. S.
Marquis. pastor of Broadway Presby-
terian church. OF which the young man
was a member. The members of Com
pany \ will attend in a body. and the
pal!bearers will be selected from the
members OF the company. The serv-
ices at the grave will be in charge OF
the militia, and military salute will
he fired ..-
Funeral of Mrs. Empke.
The funeral of Mrs. Henry ERpke,
Sr.. was held this afternoon from the
residence. 6O3 Thirty-fifth street The
services We're conducted by Rev. c. A.
Mennicke. pastor of the German Evan
gelical Lutheran church. Interment
was made AT Riverside cemetery. Mo-
line
The Quist Ob.equies.
The funeral Of George l. Quist was
held yesterday afternoon from Rock
Island Turner hall. The services were
conducted by the Turner society of
this city. Of which Mr.. Quist was one
OF the oldest members. John Konosky
officiated as master of ceremonies. and
delivered the address. The remains
were removed to the Davenport crema-
torium for incineration. The short
services at the crematory were con
Quoted by Carl kuehl. The ashes were
removed this morning and inferred at
Chippiannock cemetery.
Child Dies Suddenly.
The 15-months-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Weirather. 14l4 Thirty-first
street. died suddenly yesterday noon.
from spasms. The funeral will be held
morning at $50 O'Clock from
Sacred Heart church.