George T. Lyon, Attorney, Is Dead
U.I.U. GRADUATE
George T. Lyon, 61, one of Dubuque's best known attorneys, died at 4:50 o'clock Wednesday morning at his home, 1005 Bluff street. He was ill for the past year.
Mr. Lyon was born in Dubuque in the same house in which he died, Feb. 21, 1873. His father was Col. D.E. Lyon, one of Dubuque's pioneer residents and an attorney of note. His mother was Mrs. Eunice Taylor Lyon. Col. Lyon engaged in the practice of law in Dubuque in the ‘50s.
After completing his early education in Dubuque schools, Mr. Lyon attended Upper Iowa University at Fayette, and when he was graduated from that institution he took up the study of law at the University of Iowa, from which he was graduated in 1895.
Joins With Father
Returning to Dubuque from Iowa City with his diploma, Mr. Lyon entered the office of his father, Col. Lyon, and was associated with him in the practice of law until the death of Col. Lyon.
The law firm, comprised of father and son, gained an enviable reputation in legal circles in Dubuque and northeast Iowa. Col. Lyon was named attorney for the Chicago Great Western railroad when that system extended its line to and through Dubuque, and upon his death this legal post was inherited by his son.
Mr. Lyon, ever active in civic affairs and prominently identified with the republican party in Dubuque, held the position of city attorney for four terms, a total of eight years.
He was a great lover of sports. While attending Iowa college he won a letter at baseball. He was an expert bowler, a member of the famous old Vici club, composed of Dubuque's then most expert bowlers, and on several occasions wore the crown of city bowling champion. He was an ardent fisherman and hunter. He was a member of the First Congregational church, Dubuque County Bar Association, Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity, and the Dubuque lodge of Elks.
Surviving Relatives
Mr Lyon's first wife was Miss Sara Boleyn, who died in 1921. Three years later he married Miss Nettie M. Bentley, who survives him, together with five daughters from his first marriage, Mrs. John Rider Wallis, Mrs. David Cassat, Mrs. Walter G. Kleine, Georgia and Lois; one sister, Mrs. A.Y. McDonald; seven grandchildren, Sally, Will, Harry and John Wallis, George and Jean Cassat, and Walter Kleine.
The body may be viewed at the family residence after noon Thursday. Funeral services will be held at the home a 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. The Rev. A.R. McLaughlin, pastor of First Congregational church will officiate, assisted by the Rev. W.B. Kline, pastor of Summit Congregational church. Burial will be in Linwood cemetery and will be private.
U.I.U. GRADUATE
George T. Lyon, 61, one of Dubuque's best known attorneys, died at 4:50 o'clock Wednesday morning at his home, 1005 Bluff street. He was ill for the past year.
Mr. Lyon was born in Dubuque in the same house in which he died, Feb. 21, 1873. His father was Col. D.E. Lyon, one of Dubuque's pioneer residents and an attorney of note. His mother was Mrs. Eunice Taylor Lyon. Col. Lyon engaged in the practice of law in Dubuque in the ‘50s.
After completing his early education in Dubuque schools, Mr. Lyon attended Upper Iowa University at Fayette, and when he was graduated from that institution he took up the study of law at the University of Iowa, from which he was graduated in 1895.
Joins With Father
Returning to Dubuque from Iowa City with his diploma, Mr. Lyon entered the office of his father, Col. Lyon, and was associated with him in the practice of law until the death of Col. Lyon.
The law firm, comprised of father and son, gained an enviable reputation in legal circles in Dubuque and northeast Iowa. Col. Lyon was named attorney for the Chicago Great Western railroad when that system extended its line to and through Dubuque, and upon his death this legal post was inherited by his son.
Mr. Lyon, ever active in civic affairs and prominently identified with the republican party in Dubuque, held the position of city attorney for four terms, a total of eight years.
He was a great lover of sports. While attending Iowa college he won a letter at baseball. He was an expert bowler, a member of the famous old Vici club, composed of Dubuque's then most expert bowlers, and on several occasions wore the crown of city bowling champion. He was an ardent fisherman and hunter. He was a member of the First Congregational church, Dubuque County Bar Association, Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity, and the Dubuque lodge of Elks.
Surviving Relatives
Mr Lyon's first wife was Miss Sara Boleyn, who died in 1921. Three years later he married Miss Nettie M. Bentley, who survives him, together with five daughters from his first marriage, Mrs. John Rider Wallis, Mrs. David Cassat, Mrs. Walter G. Kleine, Georgia and Lois; one sister, Mrs. A.Y. McDonald; seven grandchildren, Sally, Will, Harry and John Wallis, George and Jean Cassat, and Walter Kleine.
The body may be viewed at the family residence after noon Thursday. Funeral services will be held at the home a 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. The Rev. A.R. McLaughlin, pastor of First Congregational church will officiate, assisted by the Rev. W.B. Kline, pastor of Summit Congregational church. Burial will be in Linwood cemetery and will be private.
George T. Lyon, Attorney, Is Dead
U.I.U. GRADUATE
George T. Lyon, 61, one of Dubuque's best known attorneys, died at 4:50 o'clock Wednesday morning at his home, 1005 Bluff street. He was ill for the past year.
Mr. Lyon was born in Dubuque in the same house in which he died, Feb. 21, 1873. His father was Col. D.E. Lyon, one of Dubuque's pioneer residents and an attorney of note. His mother was Mrs. Eunice Taylor Lyon. Col. Lyon engaged in the practice of law in Dubuque in the ‘50s.
After completing his early education in Dubuque schools, Mr. Lyon attended Upper Iowa University at Fayette, and when he was graduated from that institution he took up the study of law at the University of Iowa, from which he was graduated in 1895.
Joins With Father
Returning to Dubuque from Iowa City with his diploma, Mr. Lyon entered the office of his father, Col. Lyon, and was associated with him in the practice of law until the death of Col. Lyon.
The law firm, comprised of father and son, gained an enviable reputation in legal circles in Dubuque and northeast Iowa. Col. Lyon was named attorney for the Chicago Great Western railroad when that system extended its line to and through Dubuque, and upon his death this legal post was inherited by his son.
Mr. Lyon, ever active in civic affairs and prominently identified with the republican party in Dubuque, held the position of city attorney for four terms, a total of eight years.
He was a great lover of sports. While attending Iowa college he won a letter at baseball. He was an expert bowler, a member of the famous old Vici club, composed of Dubuque's then most expert bowlers, and on several occasions wore the crown of city bowling champion. He was an ardent fisherman and hunter. He was a member of the First Congregational church, Dubuque County Bar Association, Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity, and the Dubuque lodge of Elks.
Surviving Relatives
Mr Lyon's first wife was Miss Sara Boleyn, who died in 1921. Three years later he married Miss Nettie M. Bentley, who survives him, together with five daughters from his first marriage, Mrs. John Rider Wallis, Mrs. David Cassat, Mrs. Walter G. Kleine, Georgia and Lois; one sister, Mrs. A.Y. McDonald; seven grandchildren, Sally, Will, Harry and John Wallis, George and Jean Cassat, and Walter Kleine.
The body may be viewed at the family residence after noon Thursday. Funeral services will be held at the home a 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. The Rev. A.R. McLaughlin, pastor of First Congregational church will officiate, assisted by the Rev. W.B. Kline, pastor of Summit Congregational church. Burial will be in Linwood cemetery and will be private.
U.I.U. GRADUATE
George T. Lyon, 61, one of Dubuque's best known attorneys, died at 4:50 o'clock Wednesday morning at his home, 1005 Bluff street. He was ill for the past year.
Mr. Lyon was born in Dubuque in the same house in which he died, Feb. 21, 1873. His father was Col. D.E. Lyon, one of Dubuque's pioneer residents and an attorney of note. His mother was Mrs. Eunice Taylor Lyon. Col. Lyon engaged in the practice of law in Dubuque in the ‘50s.
After completing his early education in Dubuque schools, Mr. Lyon attended Upper Iowa University at Fayette, and when he was graduated from that institution he took up the study of law at the University of Iowa, from which he was graduated in 1895.
Joins With Father
Returning to Dubuque from Iowa City with his diploma, Mr. Lyon entered the office of his father, Col. Lyon, and was associated with him in the practice of law until the death of Col. Lyon.
The law firm, comprised of father and son, gained an enviable reputation in legal circles in Dubuque and northeast Iowa. Col. Lyon was named attorney for the Chicago Great Western railroad when that system extended its line to and through Dubuque, and upon his death this legal post was inherited by his son.
Mr. Lyon, ever active in civic affairs and prominently identified with the republican party in Dubuque, held the position of city attorney for four terms, a total of eight years.
He was a great lover of sports. While attending Iowa college he won a letter at baseball. He was an expert bowler, a member of the famous old Vici club, composed of Dubuque's then most expert bowlers, and on several occasions wore the crown of city bowling champion. He was an ardent fisherman and hunter. He was a member of the First Congregational church, Dubuque County Bar Association, Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity, and the Dubuque lodge of Elks.
Surviving Relatives
Mr Lyon's first wife was Miss Sara Boleyn, who died in 1921. Three years later he married Miss Nettie M. Bentley, who survives him, together with five daughters from his first marriage, Mrs. John Rider Wallis, Mrs. David Cassat, Mrs. Walter G. Kleine, Georgia and Lois; one sister, Mrs. A.Y. McDonald; seven grandchildren, Sally, Will, Harry and John Wallis, George and Jean Cassat, and Walter Kleine.
The body may be viewed at the family residence after noon Thursday. Funeral services will be held at the home a 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. The Rev. A.R. McLaughlin, pastor of First Congregational church will officiate, assisted by the Rev. W.B. Kline, pastor of Summit Congregational church. Burial will be in Linwood cemetery and will be private.
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