Obituary

There was no Sunday school or church services at the Universalist church Sunday on account of the death of Mr. Bridger. Regular services Sept 26, morning and evening Sunday school every Sunday.

Boss Bridger Dead

  H.T. (Boss) Bridger died at his residence very suddenly Sunday morning, Sept. 12, at 3:30 o'clock. Three weeks before he had suffered an attack of illness but seemed to be convalescent and was apparently in his usual health on Saturday and the preceding days he went about his usual daily duties and was happy and jovial as ever. He retired at 10:00 o'clock with the intention of attending church the next day. He woke at 2:30 in a cold sweat but said he was not feeling bad. He asked Mrs. Bridger to blow out the light as he could not sleep, this she did and he apparently slept well until 3:30 when he awoke and although conversing in his usual way she noticed his pulse was low and lit a lamp and called her son William, and family who resided near and could be called from the bedroom. He came immediately but his father had expired before they arrived.

Obituary

  Mr. Bridger was born April 13, 1832, and come with his parents Henry and Elizabeth Bridger, from Troy, New York to Mercer county Illinois, where, they arrived January 1st, 1836. This was then unsettled scope and Mr. Bridger has experienced all the changes incident to pioneer life in Suez township. He was the fifth of nine children, only two, J.C., on the old home farm and Phil T. of Mendon, Missouri now living. Wm., the oldest son, having died in May 1908, and Frances, wife of Dan W. Sedwick died May 2, 1909. Having resided in this community for over 73 years, he was widely and favorably known as his jovial, cheerful and happy disposition made him friends wherever he went. He was a member of Co E, 102d ILL Regt during the Civil War and the Soldiers dinner last June was held at his residence and was a great success. He leaves a wife, whose maiden name was Sarah McLaughlin, they having been united in marriage in 1866; one son, William, who resides on the home farm and two daughters, Mrs. Amy Cash of Murdo, South Dakota, and Mrs. Edna McKnight of Alexis. Funeral services will be held at the late home Wednesday, September 15, at 10:00 a.m.
(1909)