Dropped Dead at Maroa
Justice Cornwell No More--Heat Disease the Cause
This forenoon at 9:30 o'clock Mr. William Cornwell, justice of the peace and one of the oldest citizens of the town, fell dead on the street in front of Smelz and Bennett's drug store. The deceased had been troubled with heart disease and as he stood talking with W. H. Long at the time and place stated, he suddenly placed his hand to his heart and fell upon the pavement. He was carried into the store, dying almost instantly. The justice was a widower aged 50 years, and leaves two small children under 8 years of age. He has a brother, Thomas Cornwell, who resides in Kansas. His sister is Mrs. Wm. Parker of Austin township.
The 'Squire was a carpenter by occupation, and a man of many fine traits of character.
From The Daily Review, Decatur, IL
Squire Cornwell's Sudden Death.
He Falls Dead While Walking the Streets of Maroa
The people of Maroa were shocked yesterday morning to hear of the sudden death of Esquire William Cornwell, an old and highly esteemed citizen. The sad event occurred at about half past nine o'clock. Squire Cornwell was walking along the street, and when in front of H. B. Smith's grocery store, suddenly fell to the sidewalk. He was immediately picked up and carried to Smelz and Bennett's drug store, which is next door, and Dr. Pehlps summoned. The physician was promptly on hand, but his efforts to save the deceased's life were unavailling, as Squire Cornwell was dead withing five minutes after the time he fell to the walk. His sudden death is supposed to have resulted from heart disease. For some time he has been troubled with a severe cough and expectoration of blood. Two children, one son aged twelve years and a daughter aged ten, survive him. Mr. Cornwell was elected to the office of justice of the peace last November, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of William F. Crawford. The deceased was fifty-five years old, and was a carpenter by trade. His wife has been dead for some time. He was one of the oldest residents of Maroa township, and was generally respected as a worthy and deserving citizen. His brother, Thomas Cornwell, resides in Kansas, and his sister, Mrs. William Parker, in Austin township.
Justice Cornwell No More--Heat Disease the Cause
This forenoon at 9:30 o'clock Mr. William Cornwell, justice of the peace and one of the oldest citizens of the town, fell dead on the street in front of Smelz and Bennett's drug store. The deceased had been troubled with heart disease and as he stood talking with W. H. Long at the time and place stated, he suddenly placed his hand to his heart and fell upon the pavement. He was carried into the store, dying almost instantly. The justice was a widower aged 50 years, and leaves two small children under 8 years of age. He has a brother, Thomas Cornwell, who resides in Kansas. His sister is Mrs. Wm. Parker of Austin township.
The 'Squire was a carpenter by occupation, and a man of many fine traits of character.
From The Daily Review, Decatur, IL
Squire Cornwell's Sudden Death.
He Falls Dead While Walking the Streets of Maroa
The people of Maroa were shocked yesterday morning to hear of the sudden death of Esquire William Cornwell, an old and highly esteemed citizen. The sad event occurred at about half past nine o'clock. Squire Cornwell was walking along the street, and when in front of H. B. Smith's grocery store, suddenly fell to the sidewalk. He was immediately picked up and carried to Smelz and Bennett's drug store, which is next door, and Dr. Pehlps summoned. The physician was promptly on hand, but his efforts to save the deceased's life were unavailling, as Squire Cornwell was dead withing five minutes after the time he fell to the walk. His sudden death is supposed to have resulted from heart disease. For some time he has been troubled with a severe cough and expectoration of blood. Two children, one son aged twelve years and a daughter aged ten, survive him. Mr. Cornwell was elected to the office of justice of the peace last November, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of William F. Crawford. The deceased was fifty-five years old, and was a carpenter by trade. His wife has been dead for some time. He was one of the oldest residents of Maroa township, and was generally respected as a worthy and deserving citizen. His brother, Thomas Cornwell, resides in Kansas, and his sister, Mrs. William Parker, in Austin township.
Dropped Dead at Maroa
Justice Cornwell No More--Heat Disease the Cause
This forenoon at 9:30 o'clock Mr. William Cornwell, justice of the peace and one of the oldest citizens of the town, fell dead on the street in front of Smelz and Bennett's drug store. The deceased had been troubled with heart disease and as he stood talking with W. H. Long at the time and place stated, he suddenly placed his hand to his heart and fell upon the pavement. He was carried into the store, dying almost instantly. The justice was a widower aged 50 years, and leaves two small children under 8 years of age. He has a brother, Thomas Cornwell, who resides in Kansas. His sister is Mrs. Wm. Parker of Austin township.
The 'Squire was a carpenter by occupation, and a man of many fine traits of character.
From The Daily Review, Decatur, IL
Squire Cornwell's Sudden Death.
He Falls Dead While Walking the Streets of Maroa
The people of Maroa were shocked yesterday morning to hear of the sudden death of Esquire William Cornwell, an old and highly esteemed citizen. The sad event occurred at about half past nine o'clock. Squire Cornwell was walking along the street, and when in front of H. B. Smith's grocery store, suddenly fell to the sidewalk. He was immediately picked up and carried to Smelz and Bennett's drug store, which is next door, and Dr. Pehlps summoned. The physician was promptly on hand, but his efforts to save the deceased's life were unavailling, as Squire Cornwell was dead withing five minutes after the time he fell to the walk. His sudden death is supposed to have resulted from heart disease. For some time he has been troubled with a severe cough and expectoration of blood. Two children, one son aged twelve years and a daughter aged ten, survive him. Mr. Cornwell was elected to the office of justice of the peace last November, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of William F. Crawford. The deceased was fifty-five years old, and was a carpenter by trade. His wife has been dead for some time. He was one of the oldest residents of Maroa township, and was generally respected as a worthy and deserving citizen. His brother, Thomas Cornwell, resides in Kansas, and his sister, Mrs. William Parker, in Austin township.
Justice Cornwell No More--Heat Disease the Cause
This forenoon at 9:30 o'clock Mr. William Cornwell, justice of the peace and one of the oldest citizens of the town, fell dead on the street in front of Smelz and Bennett's drug store. The deceased had been troubled with heart disease and as he stood talking with W. H. Long at the time and place stated, he suddenly placed his hand to his heart and fell upon the pavement. He was carried into the store, dying almost instantly. The justice was a widower aged 50 years, and leaves two small children under 8 years of age. He has a brother, Thomas Cornwell, who resides in Kansas. His sister is Mrs. Wm. Parker of Austin township.
The 'Squire was a carpenter by occupation, and a man of many fine traits of character.
From The Daily Review, Decatur, IL
Squire Cornwell's Sudden Death.
He Falls Dead While Walking the Streets of Maroa
The people of Maroa were shocked yesterday morning to hear of the sudden death of Esquire William Cornwell, an old and highly esteemed citizen. The sad event occurred at about half past nine o'clock. Squire Cornwell was walking along the street, and when in front of H. B. Smith's grocery store, suddenly fell to the sidewalk. He was immediately picked up and carried to Smelz and Bennett's drug store, which is next door, and Dr. Pehlps summoned. The physician was promptly on hand, but his efforts to save the deceased's life were unavailling, as Squire Cornwell was dead withing five minutes after the time he fell to the walk. His sudden death is supposed to have resulted from heart disease. For some time he has been troubled with a severe cough and expectoration of blood. Two children, one son aged twelve years and a daughter aged ten, survive him. Mr. Cornwell was elected to the office of justice of the peace last November, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of William F. Crawford. The deceased was fifty-five years old, and was a carpenter by trade. His wife has been dead for some time. He was one of the oldest residents of Maroa township, and was generally respected as a worthy and deserving citizen. His brother, Thomas Cornwell, resides in Kansas, and his sister, Mrs. William Parker, in Austin township.
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