SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. GATES IS GREAT SHOCK
Well Known Resident of Two Rivers Ill But Few Hours
The community was greatly shocked today by announcement of the death of Mrs. Gertrude Gates, wife of Dr. E. Gates, who passed away at her home shortly before 6 this morning after an illness of but few hours. Mrs. Gates was in apparent health yesterday and last evening visited with friends and at 10 o'clock, after returning home, suffered a stroke of apoplexy which proved fatal a few hours later.
Mrs. Gates was prominent in social circles of the city and a leader in musical circles, being an accomplished and talented musician herself. She attended the musical school of Oberlin college and other colleges and had been a leader in music work of the city since her residence here, being a member of clubs devoted to study and promotion of the best in art.Native of Chicago.
Mrs. Gates, nee Gertrude Marsh, was a daughter of the late J.D.F. Marsh, and born at Chicago, March 19, 1871. Her father was a veteran of the civil war and founder of the Advance, a Congregational publication of which he was editor from 1866 the 1875. Later he was secretary of Oberlin college, Oberlin, O., where Mrs. Gates was educated.
Married in 1903, Mrs. Gates had made her home in this city since that time and had a wide acquaintance and was held in universal esteem.
Besides her husband she is survived by two daughters, Mary Frances, a student at Lawrence college and Doris at home.
Manitowoc Herald News - February 2, 1924 (page 2) ... submitted by contributor "Larry Krueger" (#47801461)
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MRS. E. GATES IS SUDDENLY CALLED FROM THIS LIFE
The death of Mrs. Eugene Gates, wife of Dr. E. Gates, at her home on Eighteenth Street early Saturday morning, was a sudden and unexpected blow to the family and her many intimate friends. Mrs. Gates was about and active as usual on Friday and there was no indication that death was near until she was stricken late Friday night with apoplexy and sank rapidly, passing away at 5:30 Saturday morning.
Mrs. Gates had just had a pleasant conversation over the telephone with her daughter, Frances, who attends Lawrence University at Appleton and was talking with other members of her family when she complained of numbness in her left arm and a severe pain in her head. She was immediately put to bed and additional medical assistance summoned but she lapsed into unconsciousness and the end came quickly.
Possessed of many noble traits of womanhood, Mrs. Gates' untimely death, in the prime of life, will be keenly felt in the circles where she showed her deep and active interest in affairs and associations which concerned the welfare of local Christian and charitable effort. Among her friends, as in her home life, she was devoted, loving and beloved.
Deceased had been a resident of Two Rivers for over 20 years, since her marriage to Dr. Gates in September, 1903, except for a period of about one year during the World War when Dr. Gates was a surgeon in the service overseas. During that time, she and her daughters lived in her old home city, Oberlin, Ohio.
Mrs. Gates was born in Chicago, April 19, 1871, the daughter of the late J.B.T. Marsh, a veteran of the Civil War and one of the founders in Chicago of The Advance, a Congregational publication of which he was editor from 1866 to 1875 when he became secretary-treasurer of Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio. Mrs. Gates was educated at Oberlin College. Later she attended Armour Institute, Chicago, and for four years previous to her marriage, was a teacher of Kindergarten three years at Newark and one year at Chicago. She was a member of the order of the Eastern Star, the Ladies Aid Society of Grace Congregational church, the Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion and Delphian Club. She was the first president of the Mother's Leisure Hour Club.
In addition to her husband, Dr. E. Gates, she is survived by two daughters, Mary Frances and Doris, a student in Two Rivers High School. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. F.L. Allen of Columbus, Ohio and a brother, Harry T. Marsh of Chicago.
The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon from the home with services at Grace Congregational Church of which she was a devoted member, Rev. T.A. Hawkes officiating. Among those from out of this city who were here to attend the funeral were Mrs. E.L. Allen of Columbus, Ohio, Mrs. Harry T. Marsh of Chicago, Merrit J. Gates of Marengo, Iowa, Attorney E.E. Gates of Adair, Iowa and Mrs. Oscar Thielander of Oshkosh, Wis.
The Reporter - February 8, 1924 ... submitted by contributor "Shari Milks" (#49043446)
Well Known Resident of Two Rivers Ill But Few Hours
The community was greatly shocked today by announcement of the death of Mrs. Gertrude Gates, wife of Dr. E. Gates, who passed away at her home shortly before 6 this morning after an illness of but few hours. Mrs. Gates was in apparent health yesterday and last evening visited with friends and at 10 o'clock, after returning home, suffered a stroke of apoplexy which proved fatal a few hours later.
Mrs. Gates was prominent in social circles of the city and a leader in musical circles, being an accomplished and talented musician herself. She attended the musical school of Oberlin college and other colleges and had been a leader in music work of the city since her residence here, being a member of clubs devoted to study and promotion of the best in art.Native of Chicago.
Mrs. Gates, nee Gertrude Marsh, was a daughter of the late J.D.F. Marsh, and born at Chicago, March 19, 1871. Her father was a veteran of the civil war and founder of the Advance, a Congregational publication of which he was editor from 1866 the 1875. Later he was secretary of Oberlin college, Oberlin, O., where Mrs. Gates was educated.
Married in 1903, Mrs. Gates had made her home in this city since that time and had a wide acquaintance and was held in universal esteem.
Besides her husband she is survived by two daughters, Mary Frances, a student at Lawrence college and Doris at home.
Manitowoc Herald News - February 2, 1924 (page 2) ... submitted by contributor "Larry Krueger" (#47801461)
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MRS. E. GATES IS SUDDENLY CALLED FROM THIS LIFE
The death of Mrs. Eugene Gates, wife of Dr. E. Gates, at her home on Eighteenth Street early Saturday morning, was a sudden and unexpected blow to the family and her many intimate friends. Mrs. Gates was about and active as usual on Friday and there was no indication that death was near until she was stricken late Friday night with apoplexy and sank rapidly, passing away at 5:30 Saturday morning.
Mrs. Gates had just had a pleasant conversation over the telephone with her daughter, Frances, who attends Lawrence University at Appleton and was talking with other members of her family when she complained of numbness in her left arm and a severe pain in her head. She was immediately put to bed and additional medical assistance summoned but she lapsed into unconsciousness and the end came quickly.
Possessed of many noble traits of womanhood, Mrs. Gates' untimely death, in the prime of life, will be keenly felt in the circles where she showed her deep and active interest in affairs and associations which concerned the welfare of local Christian and charitable effort. Among her friends, as in her home life, she was devoted, loving and beloved.
Deceased had been a resident of Two Rivers for over 20 years, since her marriage to Dr. Gates in September, 1903, except for a period of about one year during the World War when Dr. Gates was a surgeon in the service overseas. During that time, she and her daughters lived in her old home city, Oberlin, Ohio.
Mrs. Gates was born in Chicago, April 19, 1871, the daughter of the late J.B.T. Marsh, a veteran of the Civil War and one of the founders in Chicago of The Advance, a Congregational publication of which he was editor from 1866 to 1875 when he became secretary-treasurer of Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio. Mrs. Gates was educated at Oberlin College. Later she attended Armour Institute, Chicago, and for four years previous to her marriage, was a teacher of Kindergarten three years at Newark and one year at Chicago. She was a member of the order of the Eastern Star, the Ladies Aid Society of Grace Congregational church, the Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion and Delphian Club. She was the first president of the Mother's Leisure Hour Club.
In addition to her husband, Dr. E. Gates, she is survived by two daughters, Mary Frances and Doris, a student in Two Rivers High School. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. F.L. Allen of Columbus, Ohio and a brother, Harry T. Marsh of Chicago.
The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon from the home with services at Grace Congregational Church of which she was a devoted member, Rev. T.A. Hawkes officiating. Among those from out of this city who were here to attend the funeral were Mrs. E.L. Allen of Columbus, Ohio, Mrs. Harry T. Marsh of Chicago, Merrit J. Gates of Marengo, Iowa, Attorney E.E. Gates of Adair, Iowa and Mrs. Oscar Thielander of Oshkosh, Wis.
The Reporter - February 8, 1924 ... submitted by contributor "Shari Milks" (#49043446)
SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. GATES IS GREAT SHOCK
Well Known Resident of Two Rivers Ill But Few Hours
The community was greatly shocked today by announcement of the death of Mrs. Gertrude Gates, wife of Dr. E. Gates, who passed away at her home shortly before 6 this morning after an illness of but few hours. Mrs. Gates was in apparent health yesterday and last evening visited with friends and at 10 o'clock, after returning home, suffered a stroke of apoplexy which proved fatal a few hours later.
Mrs. Gates was prominent in social circles of the city and a leader in musical circles, being an accomplished and talented musician herself. She attended the musical school of Oberlin college and other colleges and had been a leader in music work of the city since her residence here, being a member of clubs devoted to study and promotion of the best in art.Native of Chicago.
Mrs. Gates, nee Gertrude Marsh, was a daughter of the late J.D.F. Marsh, and born at Chicago, March 19, 1871. Her father was a veteran of the civil war and founder of the Advance, a Congregational publication of which he was editor from 1866 the 1875. Later he was secretary of Oberlin college, Oberlin, O., where Mrs. Gates was educated.
Married in 1903, Mrs. Gates had made her home in this city since that time and had a wide acquaintance and was held in universal esteem.
Besides her husband she is survived by two daughters, Mary Frances, a student at Lawrence college and Doris at home.
Manitowoc Herald News - February 2, 1924 (page 2) ... submitted by contributor "Larry Krueger" (#47801461)
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MRS. E. GATES IS SUDDENLY CALLED FROM THIS LIFE
The death of Mrs. Eugene Gates, wife of Dr. E. Gates, at her home on Eighteenth Street early Saturday morning, was a sudden and unexpected blow to the family and her many intimate friends. Mrs. Gates was about and active as usual on Friday and there was no indication that death was near until she was stricken late Friday night with apoplexy and sank rapidly, passing away at 5:30 Saturday morning.
Mrs. Gates had just had a pleasant conversation over the telephone with her daughter, Frances, who attends Lawrence University at Appleton and was talking with other members of her family when she complained of numbness in her left arm and a severe pain in her head. She was immediately put to bed and additional medical assistance summoned but she lapsed into unconsciousness and the end came quickly.
Possessed of many noble traits of womanhood, Mrs. Gates' untimely death, in the prime of life, will be keenly felt in the circles where she showed her deep and active interest in affairs and associations which concerned the welfare of local Christian and charitable effort. Among her friends, as in her home life, she was devoted, loving and beloved.
Deceased had been a resident of Two Rivers for over 20 years, since her marriage to Dr. Gates in September, 1903, except for a period of about one year during the World War when Dr. Gates was a surgeon in the service overseas. During that time, she and her daughters lived in her old home city, Oberlin, Ohio.
Mrs. Gates was born in Chicago, April 19, 1871, the daughter of the late J.B.T. Marsh, a veteran of the Civil War and one of the founders in Chicago of The Advance, a Congregational publication of which he was editor from 1866 to 1875 when he became secretary-treasurer of Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio. Mrs. Gates was educated at Oberlin College. Later she attended Armour Institute, Chicago, and for four years previous to her marriage, was a teacher of Kindergarten three years at Newark and one year at Chicago. She was a member of the order of the Eastern Star, the Ladies Aid Society of Grace Congregational church, the Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion and Delphian Club. She was the first president of the Mother's Leisure Hour Club.
In addition to her husband, Dr. E. Gates, she is survived by two daughters, Mary Frances and Doris, a student in Two Rivers High School. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. F.L. Allen of Columbus, Ohio and a brother, Harry T. Marsh of Chicago.
The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon from the home with services at Grace Congregational Church of which she was a devoted member, Rev. T.A. Hawkes officiating. Among those from out of this city who were here to attend the funeral were Mrs. E.L. Allen of Columbus, Ohio, Mrs. Harry T. Marsh of Chicago, Merrit J. Gates of Marengo, Iowa, Attorney E.E. Gates of Adair, Iowa and Mrs. Oscar Thielander of Oshkosh, Wis.
The Reporter - February 8, 1924 ... submitted by contributor "Shari Milks" (#49043446)
Well Known Resident of Two Rivers Ill But Few Hours
The community was greatly shocked today by announcement of the death of Mrs. Gertrude Gates, wife of Dr. E. Gates, who passed away at her home shortly before 6 this morning after an illness of but few hours. Mrs. Gates was in apparent health yesterday and last evening visited with friends and at 10 o'clock, after returning home, suffered a stroke of apoplexy which proved fatal a few hours later.
Mrs. Gates was prominent in social circles of the city and a leader in musical circles, being an accomplished and talented musician herself. She attended the musical school of Oberlin college and other colleges and had been a leader in music work of the city since her residence here, being a member of clubs devoted to study and promotion of the best in art.Native of Chicago.
Mrs. Gates, nee Gertrude Marsh, was a daughter of the late J.D.F. Marsh, and born at Chicago, March 19, 1871. Her father was a veteran of the civil war and founder of the Advance, a Congregational publication of which he was editor from 1866 the 1875. Later he was secretary of Oberlin college, Oberlin, O., where Mrs. Gates was educated.
Married in 1903, Mrs. Gates had made her home in this city since that time and had a wide acquaintance and was held in universal esteem.
Besides her husband she is survived by two daughters, Mary Frances, a student at Lawrence college and Doris at home.
Manitowoc Herald News - February 2, 1924 (page 2) ... submitted by contributor "Larry Krueger" (#47801461)
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MRS. E. GATES IS SUDDENLY CALLED FROM THIS LIFE
The death of Mrs. Eugene Gates, wife of Dr. E. Gates, at her home on Eighteenth Street early Saturday morning, was a sudden and unexpected blow to the family and her many intimate friends. Mrs. Gates was about and active as usual on Friday and there was no indication that death was near until she was stricken late Friday night with apoplexy and sank rapidly, passing away at 5:30 Saturday morning.
Mrs. Gates had just had a pleasant conversation over the telephone with her daughter, Frances, who attends Lawrence University at Appleton and was talking with other members of her family when she complained of numbness in her left arm and a severe pain in her head. She was immediately put to bed and additional medical assistance summoned but she lapsed into unconsciousness and the end came quickly.
Possessed of many noble traits of womanhood, Mrs. Gates' untimely death, in the prime of life, will be keenly felt in the circles where she showed her deep and active interest in affairs and associations which concerned the welfare of local Christian and charitable effort. Among her friends, as in her home life, she was devoted, loving and beloved.
Deceased had been a resident of Two Rivers for over 20 years, since her marriage to Dr. Gates in September, 1903, except for a period of about one year during the World War when Dr. Gates was a surgeon in the service overseas. During that time, she and her daughters lived in her old home city, Oberlin, Ohio.
Mrs. Gates was born in Chicago, April 19, 1871, the daughter of the late J.B.T. Marsh, a veteran of the Civil War and one of the founders in Chicago of The Advance, a Congregational publication of which he was editor from 1866 to 1875 when he became secretary-treasurer of Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio. Mrs. Gates was educated at Oberlin College. Later she attended Armour Institute, Chicago, and for four years previous to her marriage, was a teacher of Kindergarten three years at Newark and one year at Chicago. She was a member of the order of the Eastern Star, the Ladies Aid Society of Grace Congregational church, the Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion and Delphian Club. She was the first president of the Mother's Leisure Hour Club.
In addition to her husband, Dr. E. Gates, she is survived by two daughters, Mary Frances and Doris, a student in Two Rivers High School. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. F.L. Allen of Columbus, Ohio and a brother, Harry T. Marsh of Chicago.
The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon from the home with services at Grace Congregational Church of which she was a devoted member, Rev. T.A. Hawkes officiating. Among those from out of this city who were here to attend the funeral were Mrs. E.L. Allen of Columbus, Ohio, Mrs. Harry T. Marsh of Chicago, Merrit J. Gates of Marengo, Iowa, Attorney E.E. Gates of Adair, Iowa and Mrs. Oscar Thielander of Oshkosh, Wis.
The Reporter - February 8, 1924 ... submitted by contributor "Shari Milks" (#49043446)
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