Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07
Death Of A. c. ReckIInq.

A. C. Reckling, citizen held in high
esteem and regard by everyone in the
community, was suddenly called by death
Saturday evening. He had been sick
only couple of days. Being indisposed
Thursday, he went home in the evening
thinking that he was ailing with the
grippe. Friday he felt no better and
remained at home. Friday evening upon
retiring he complained of pains about
the body and his wife suggested that he
change his position and lie on his right
side to give his heart freer action.
He said, 80, let me sleep, "and was then
stricken with apoplexy and lapsed into
unconsciousness. His wife becoming
alarmed at his heavy breathing sum-
moned physician. Physicians worked
over the stricken man all Friday night
and Saturday, but were unable to re-
store consciousness and only managed
to keep life in the body by use of strong
heart stimulants. They exerted every
effort to save the mans life and did not
give up the struggle until death finally
claimed its victim, few minutes be-
fore eight o'clock.
A. C. Reckling was born in Germany,
October 18th, 1859, and at the time of
death was 4s years old, months and 20
days of age. He came to America when
he was about years of age, and with
his parents located in Chicago. From
there he went to Alabama and after
long residence there removed to Gen.
trail City, locating at the latter place in
1880. After coming to this city he en-
gagged work at his trade of baker and
remained with that vocation about four
years. He then entered business and
since followed a continuous business life,
being engaged in teaming and conduct
ing saloon.
A. C. Reckling was a man who was
most active and willing in the interests
of any lodge or organization with which
he became connected. He Joined the
Knights of Pythias here about 25 years
ago and was a great worker in that
society, having filled all the offices dur
ing his long membership. When the
Eiks lodge was instituted in this city he
became charter member, and in that
lodge also took decided interest. He
was always anxious to lend his energies
to any cause that would benefit or in
any way better the community, and as
a member of the Chamber of Commerce
was a genuine booster for the camp.
The death of man of his distinguished
worth is a most pronounced loss to
community.
The funeral was held yesterday after
noon and out of respect for the deceased,
while the services were being conducted
all places of business closed from 2
o'clock until 4. At the Elks' hall where
the ceremonies were held, the room was
packed with members of that order,
Knights of Pythias and many friends.
The services were impressive, the
ritualistic ceremonies of the Elks being
held. w. C. Matthews delivered the
eulogy for the Elks and Peter McFar-
lane for the Knights of Pythias. With
the other orders to which deceased be-
longed, the Rough & Ready fire depart
ment of which Mr.. Reckling was treas
urer for IS years, followed the body to
the cemetery. The line of carriages,
containing lifelong friends of the de-
parted. followed back of the hearse
several blocks.
Deceased leaves wife and daughter,
three brothers and one sister in Chicago,
one brother in Birmingham, Ala, and a
brother, Otto, residing in Black Hawk.
Their loss is shared by the community
in general.