Waverly Journal, June 23, 1922
Alfred L. Hamilton Dies By Suicide
Former Waverly Attorney Shot Himself at Early Hour Friday Morning at the Court House in Springfield
Our community was shocked last Friday morning when word was received that Alfred L. Hamilton, one of our former townsmen, had shot and killed himself shortly after midnight on the north steps of the courthouse in Springfield. The rash act was attributed to despondency due to financial reverses. Mr. Hamilton was one of Waverly's best known citizens prior to his moving to Springfield ten years ago, and he numbered many friends here, who regret exceedingly his untimely end.
Alfred Loran Hamilton, son of Hezekiah and Rosella Hamilton, was born on a farm three miles northwest of Waverly, Ill., June 14, 1875, and died in Springfield June 16, 1922, aged 47 years and 2 days. He received his education in the public schools at Waverly, and Illinois College in Jacksonville.
He later studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1899. He entered into partnership with E. Etter and practiced law until ten years ago, when he moved to Springfield.
He was married to Avis D. Legaree on September 12, 1894. One son, Loran Dean, was born to this union, who preceded his father in death October 14, 1918.
Mr. Hamilton's mother died when he was one year old and his father when he was six years old; also two sisters, Janettie and Mrs. N. R. Jones, and four brothers, Wesley, Allen, Arlin Aldo and Martin, are deceased.
He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Richard Cox and Mrs. J. B. Lombard, two nieces, Mrs. G. F. Hubbs of Springfield and Mrs. Robert Etter of Waverly, and two nephews, Wm. H. Jones and Holland R. Burnett of Waverly.
He united with the Christian church in Columbia, Mo., when about seventeen years of age. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and K. of P. lodges at Waverly, and Prairie Encampment, Elks, and Red Men at Springfield.
funeral services were held at the residence of J. B. Lombard Sunday afternoon, June 18, at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. J. N. Thomas, pastor of the Christian church officiating, assisted by Rev. C. W. Hamand, pastor of the First M. E. church.
Interment was in East cemetery.
Alfred L. Hamilton Dies By Suicide
Former Waverly Attorney Shot Himself at Early Hour Friday Morning at the Court House in Springfield
Our community was shocked last Friday morning when word was received that Alfred L. Hamilton, one of our former townsmen, had shot and killed himself shortly after midnight on the north steps of the courthouse in Springfield. The rash act was attributed to despondency due to financial reverses. Mr. Hamilton was one of Waverly's best known citizens prior to his moving to Springfield ten years ago, and he numbered many friends here, who regret exceedingly his untimely end.
Alfred Loran Hamilton, son of Hezekiah and Rosella Hamilton, was born on a farm three miles northwest of Waverly, Ill., June 14, 1875, and died in Springfield June 16, 1922, aged 47 years and 2 days. He received his education in the public schools at Waverly, and Illinois College in Jacksonville.
He later studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1899. He entered into partnership with E. Etter and practiced law until ten years ago, when he moved to Springfield.
He was married to Avis D. Legaree on September 12, 1894. One son, Loran Dean, was born to this union, who preceded his father in death October 14, 1918.
Mr. Hamilton's mother died when he was one year old and his father when he was six years old; also two sisters, Janettie and Mrs. N. R. Jones, and four brothers, Wesley, Allen, Arlin Aldo and Martin, are deceased.
He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Richard Cox and Mrs. J. B. Lombard, two nieces, Mrs. G. F. Hubbs of Springfield and Mrs. Robert Etter of Waverly, and two nephews, Wm. H. Jones and Holland R. Burnett of Waverly.
He united with the Christian church in Columbia, Mo., when about seventeen years of age. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and K. of P. lodges at Waverly, and Prairie Encampment, Elks, and Red Men at Springfield.
funeral services were held at the residence of J. B. Lombard Sunday afternoon, June 18, at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. J. N. Thomas, pastor of the Christian church officiating, assisted by Rev. C. W. Hamand, pastor of the First M. E. church.
Interment was in East cemetery.
Waverly Journal, June 23, 1922
Alfred L. Hamilton Dies By Suicide
Former Waverly Attorney Shot Himself at Early Hour Friday Morning at the Court House in Springfield
Our community was shocked last Friday morning when word was received that Alfred L. Hamilton, one of our former townsmen, had shot and killed himself shortly after midnight on the north steps of the courthouse in Springfield. The rash act was attributed to despondency due to financial reverses. Mr. Hamilton was one of Waverly's best known citizens prior to his moving to Springfield ten years ago, and he numbered many friends here, who regret exceedingly his untimely end.
Alfred Loran Hamilton, son of Hezekiah and Rosella Hamilton, was born on a farm three miles northwest of Waverly, Ill., June 14, 1875, and died in Springfield June 16, 1922, aged 47 years and 2 days. He received his education in the public schools at Waverly, and Illinois College in Jacksonville.
He later studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1899. He entered into partnership with E. Etter and practiced law until ten years ago, when he moved to Springfield.
He was married to Avis D. Legaree on September 12, 1894. One son, Loran Dean, was born to this union, who preceded his father in death October 14, 1918.
Mr. Hamilton's mother died when he was one year old and his father when he was six years old; also two sisters, Janettie and Mrs. N. R. Jones, and four brothers, Wesley, Allen, Arlin Aldo and Martin, are deceased.
He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Richard Cox and Mrs. J. B. Lombard, two nieces, Mrs. G. F. Hubbs of Springfield and Mrs. Robert Etter of Waverly, and two nephews, Wm. H. Jones and Holland R. Burnett of Waverly.
He united with the Christian church in Columbia, Mo., when about seventeen years of age. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and K. of P. lodges at Waverly, and Prairie Encampment, Elks, and Red Men at Springfield.
funeral services were held at the residence of J. B. Lombard Sunday afternoon, June 18, at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. J. N. Thomas, pastor of the Christian church officiating, assisted by Rev. C. W. Hamand, pastor of the First M. E. church.
Interment was in East cemetery.
Alfred L. Hamilton Dies By Suicide
Former Waverly Attorney Shot Himself at Early Hour Friday Morning at the Court House in Springfield
Our community was shocked last Friday morning when word was received that Alfred L. Hamilton, one of our former townsmen, had shot and killed himself shortly after midnight on the north steps of the courthouse in Springfield. The rash act was attributed to despondency due to financial reverses. Mr. Hamilton was one of Waverly's best known citizens prior to his moving to Springfield ten years ago, and he numbered many friends here, who regret exceedingly his untimely end.
Alfred Loran Hamilton, son of Hezekiah and Rosella Hamilton, was born on a farm three miles northwest of Waverly, Ill., June 14, 1875, and died in Springfield June 16, 1922, aged 47 years and 2 days. He received his education in the public schools at Waverly, and Illinois College in Jacksonville.
He later studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1899. He entered into partnership with E. Etter and practiced law until ten years ago, when he moved to Springfield.
He was married to Avis D. Legaree on September 12, 1894. One son, Loran Dean, was born to this union, who preceded his father in death October 14, 1918.
Mr. Hamilton's mother died when he was one year old and his father when he was six years old; also two sisters, Janettie and Mrs. N. R. Jones, and four brothers, Wesley, Allen, Arlin Aldo and Martin, are deceased.
He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Richard Cox and Mrs. J. B. Lombard, two nieces, Mrs. G. F. Hubbs of Springfield and Mrs. Robert Etter of Waverly, and two nephews, Wm. H. Jones and Holland R. Burnett of Waverly.
He united with the Christian church in Columbia, Mo., when about seventeen years of age. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and K. of P. lodges at Waverly, and Prairie Encampment, Elks, and Red Men at Springfield.
funeral services were held at the residence of J. B. Lombard Sunday afternoon, June 18, at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. J. N. Thomas, pastor of the Christian church officiating, assisted by Rev. C. W. Hamand, pastor of the First M. E. church.
Interment was in East cemetery.
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