Graduate of the Old Sacred Heart Convent

Celia McNulty’s obituary was printed in the Chicago Daily News April 8, 1913: “M’NULTY-Miss Celia, Sunday night, at her residence, 930 E. 65th, aunt of Dr. Austin A. Hayden, 32 N. State st., born 1850 Shullsburg, Wis., graduate of the old Sacred Heart convent, active for many years with Mrs. Wm. A. Amberg in the…

Guardian Angel

When I visited St. Luke Cemetery in Chicago this past spring I was focused on young Herold Mueller and his headstone. It wasn’t until later that I noticed the angel nearby who was keeping watch over him. Herold’s picture is in an oval frame on his headstone. The German phrase hier ruhet means here rests Herold Mueller born 15 Nov…

E.C. Lewis Drowns

From the November 20, 1913 issue of the Chicago Daily News, page 1; “E.C. LEWIS DIES IN BATHTUB Coroner’s Jury Declares Business Man’s Death an Accident. Edward C. Lewis, who was 68 years old, was accidentally drowned in the bathroom of his home at 3620 South Michigan avenue late yesterday, according to a verdict returned…

1913 Obituaries – November 20

The following article appeared on page one of the November 20, 1913 issue of the Chicago Daily News; “E.C. LEWIS DIES IN BATHTUB Coroner’s Jury Declares Business Man’s Death an Accident. Edward C. Lewis, who was 68 years old, was accidentally drowned in the bathroom of his home at 3620 South Michigan avenue late yesterday, according…

1913 Obituaries – November 5

The following appeared in the November 5, 1913 issue of the Chicago Daily News, on page 21: IN MEMORIAM “CAUSACK-In memory of my beloved husband, THOMAS H. CAUSACK, who departed this life one year ago, Nov. 5, 1912. Sadly missed by wife.” “GEARON-MICHAEL B. In memory of our dear husband and father, who died Nov. 5,…