Name: Alfred O Briggs / Spouse: Lida Jickells
Marriage Date: 1887-1892 / Marriage Place: Kent, Michigan, United States
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The Elwood Daily Record, p. 1, Wednesday, June 18, 1902
DEATH CAME AS A FLASH TO JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ALFRED O. BRIGGS
Violent Hemorrhage of the Lungs Caused Death Within Half An Hour.
Justice of the peace A.O. Briggs, who as also commander of the local G.A.R. post, and ex-president of the trades and labor council, died at his home on South A street, near Tenth, shortly before 6 o'clock last evening. A violent hemorrhage of the lungs, which came upon him half an hour before, caused his death.
No death has occurred in Elwood in months caused such a shock to our people as this. Although for several months his health has not been of that robust character that it formerly was, no one was prepared to believe that the end was so near, nor that the summons to the other side would be so sudden.
Mr. Briggs had his offices in the Fitzwilliam block, on the third floor, and after attending to the usual duties of his office, in apparently as good health as for months, he went downstairs and cross the street to the news stand just about 5 o'clock. Mrs. Briggs, who happened to be downtown at the time, was with him. They started across the street to the Fitzwilliam block, and had just crossed the street car track when a stream of blood poured from Mr. Briggs' mouth, gave evidence of the violent hemorrhage which had come upon him.
Dr. Suttner was in front of the building hitching his horse at the time, and assisted the stricken man to his office on the second floor of the building. Drs. Stockhardt and Wiggins at once offered their services, and the three physicians did all that lay in the power of medicine to check the flow of blood and sustain the tide of life, which was fast ebbing away.
In this they were successful. The hemorrhage was stopped and the heart action partially restored. An ambulance was called and at the urgent plea of his wife the stricken man was removed to his home. He had been there hardly twenty minutes when another hemorrhage occurred, and with a gasp the sick man fell back upon his bed, a corpse. Th eating away of one of the large arteries by the dry consumption caused his death.
At the time of his death Mr. Briggs was 66 years of age. He was a native of Ohio, but had resided in Elwood for the past twelve years. By trade he was a carpenter, being an active member of the carpenters' union here, which organization will attend the funeral in a body. For a long time, until his health made a change necessary he was employed at the mill of the McKenzie lumber company.
The remains will lay in state at the family residence at 925 South A street from 8 o'clock until noon Thursday, when friends of the deceased are invited to call and view them. The funeral services will be held in the afternoon at 2, being in charge of Rev. Dunkel, who will be assisted by Rev. Howe. The Grand Army will take part in the service. Genuine regret is expressed on all sides at the untimely death, and much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved wife and her two sons.
Marriage Date: 1887-1892 / Marriage Place: Kent, Michigan, United States
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The Elwood Daily Record, p. 1, Wednesday, June 18, 1902
DEATH CAME AS A FLASH TO JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ALFRED O. BRIGGS
Violent Hemorrhage of the Lungs Caused Death Within Half An Hour.
Justice of the peace A.O. Briggs, who as also commander of the local G.A.R. post, and ex-president of the trades and labor council, died at his home on South A street, near Tenth, shortly before 6 o'clock last evening. A violent hemorrhage of the lungs, which came upon him half an hour before, caused his death.
No death has occurred in Elwood in months caused such a shock to our people as this. Although for several months his health has not been of that robust character that it formerly was, no one was prepared to believe that the end was so near, nor that the summons to the other side would be so sudden.
Mr. Briggs had his offices in the Fitzwilliam block, on the third floor, and after attending to the usual duties of his office, in apparently as good health as for months, he went downstairs and cross the street to the news stand just about 5 o'clock. Mrs. Briggs, who happened to be downtown at the time, was with him. They started across the street to the Fitzwilliam block, and had just crossed the street car track when a stream of blood poured from Mr. Briggs' mouth, gave evidence of the violent hemorrhage which had come upon him.
Dr. Suttner was in front of the building hitching his horse at the time, and assisted the stricken man to his office on the second floor of the building. Drs. Stockhardt and Wiggins at once offered their services, and the three physicians did all that lay in the power of medicine to check the flow of blood and sustain the tide of life, which was fast ebbing away.
In this they were successful. The hemorrhage was stopped and the heart action partially restored. An ambulance was called and at the urgent plea of his wife the stricken man was removed to his home. He had been there hardly twenty minutes when another hemorrhage occurred, and with a gasp the sick man fell back upon his bed, a corpse. Th eating away of one of the large arteries by the dry consumption caused his death.
At the time of his death Mr. Briggs was 66 years of age. He was a native of Ohio, but had resided in Elwood for the past twelve years. By trade he was a carpenter, being an active member of the carpenters' union here, which organization will attend the funeral in a body. For a long time, until his health made a change necessary he was employed at the mill of the McKenzie lumber company.
The remains will lay in state at the family residence at 925 South A street from 8 o'clock until noon Thursday, when friends of the deceased are invited to call and view them. The funeral services will be held in the afternoon at 2, being in charge of Rev. Dunkel, who will be assisted by Rev. Howe. The Grand Army will take part in the service. Genuine regret is expressed on all sides at the untimely death, and much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved wife and her two sons.
Name: Alfred O Briggs / Spouse: Lida Jickells
Marriage Date: 1887-1892 / Marriage Place: Kent, Michigan, United States
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The Elwood Daily Record, p. 1, Wednesday, June 18, 1902
DEATH CAME AS A FLASH TO JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ALFRED O. BRIGGS
Violent Hemorrhage of the Lungs Caused Death Within Half An Hour.
Justice of the peace A.O. Briggs, who as also commander of the local G.A.R. post, and ex-president of the trades and labor council, died at his home on South A street, near Tenth, shortly before 6 o'clock last evening. A violent hemorrhage of the lungs, which came upon him half an hour before, caused his death.
No death has occurred in Elwood in months caused such a shock to our people as this. Although for several months his health has not been of that robust character that it formerly was, no one was prepared to believe that the end was so near, nor that the summons to the other side would be so sudden.
Mr. Briggs had his offices in the Fitzwilliam block, on the third floor, and after attending to the usual duties of his office, in apparently as good health as for months, he went downstairs and cross the street to the news stand just about 5 o'clock. Mrs. Briggs, who happened to be downtown at the time, was with him. They started across the street to the Fitzwilliam block, and had just crossed the street car track when a stream of blood poured from Mr. Briggs' mouth, gave evidence of the violent hemorrhage which had come upon him.
Dr. Suttner was in front of the building hitching his horse at the time, and assisted the stricken man to his office on the second floor of the building. Drs. Stockhardt and Wiggins at once offered their services, and the three physicians did all that lay in the power of medicine to check the flow of blood and sustain the tide of life, which was fast ebbing away.
In this they were successful. The hemorrhage was stopped and the heart action partially restored. An ambulance was called and at the urgent plea of his wife the stricken man was removed to his home. He had been there hardly twenty minutes when another hemorrhage occurred, and with a gasp the sick man fell back upon his bed, a corpse. Th eating away of one of the large arteries by the dry consumption caused his death.
At the time of his death Mr. Briggs was 66 years of age. He was a native of Ohio, but had resided in Elwood for the past twelve years. By trade he was a carpenter, being an active member of the carpenters' union here, which organization will attend the funeral in a body. For a long time, until his health made a change necessary he was employed at the mill of the McKenzie lumber company.
The remains will lay in state at the family residence at 925 South A street from 8 o'clock until noon Thursday, when friends of the deceased are invited to call and view them. The funeral services will be held in the afternoon at 2, being in charge of Rev. Dunkel, who will be assisted by Rev. Howe. The Grand Army will take part in the service. Genuine regret is expressed on all sides at the untimely death, and much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved wife and her two sons.
Marriage Date: 1887-1892 / Marriage Place: Kent, Michigan, United States
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The Elwood Daily Record, p. 1, Wednesday, June 18, 1902
DEATH CAME AS A FLASH TO JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ALFRED O. BRIGGS
Violent Hemorrhage of the Lungs Caused Death Within Half An Hour.
Justice of the peace A.O. Briggs, who as also commander of the local G.A.R. post, and ex-president of the trades and labor council, died at his home on South A street, near Tenth, shortly before 6 o'clock last evening. A violent hemorrhage of the lungs, which came upon him half an hour before, caused his death.
No death has occurred in Elwood in months caused such a shock to our people as this. Although for several months his health has not been of that robust character that it formerly was, no one was prepared to believe that the end was so near, nor that the summons to the other side would be so sudden.
Mr. Briggs had his offices in the Fitzwilliam block, on the third floor, and after attending to the usual duties of his office, in apparently as good health as for months, he went downstairs and cross the street to the news stand just about 5 o'clock. Mrs. Briggs, who happened to be downtown at the time, was with him. They started across the street to the Fitzwilliam block, and had just crossed the street car track when a stream of blood poured from Mr. Briggs' mouth, gave evidence of the violent hemorrhage which had come upon him.
Dr. Suttner was in front of the building hitching his horse at the time, and assisted the stricken man to his office on the second floor of the building. Drs. Stockhardt and Wiggins at once offered their services, and the three physicians did all that lay in the power of medicine to check the flow of blood and sustain the tide of life, which was fast ebbing away.
In this they were successful. The hemorrhage was stopped and the heart action partially restored. An ambulance was called and at the urgent plea of his wife the stricken man was removed to his home. He had been there hardly twenty minutes when another hemorrhage occurred, and with a gasp the sick man fell back upon his bed, a corpse. Th eating away of one of the large arteries by the dry consumption caused his death.
At the time of his death Mr. Briggs was 66 years of age. He was a native of Ohio, but had resided in Elwood for the past twelve years. By trade he was a carpenter, being an active member of the carpenters' union here, which organization will attend the funeral in a body. For a long time, until his health made a change necessary he was employed at the mill of the McKenzie lumber company.
The remains will lay in state at the family residence at 925 South A street from 8 o'clock until noon Thursday, when friends of the deceased are invited to call and view them. The funeral services will be held in the afternoon at 2, being in charge of Rev. Dunkel, who will be assisted by Rev. Howe. The Grand Army will take part in the service. Genuine regret is expressed on all sides at the untimely death, and much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved wife and her two sons.
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