Obituary in the Philadelphia Inquirer on 27 Dec 1905 page 6.
(A photograph was included with the obituary.)
LOUIS N. MEGARGEE HAS PASSED AWAY
After years of labor in the field of journalism, the career of Louis N. Megargee ended in death yesterday and the obituary penned by his own hand will be printed in his own publication “Seen and Heard” in the anniversary number to be issued next Wednesday.
For years one of the most prominent recorders of political events, and at times a storm-centre himself, the last hours of the well-known newspaper man were tranquil. He had been suffering from general breakdown, accentuating heart trouble, but unconsciousness came at 3 o’clock yesterday morning, and he died peacefully at 8 o’clock, surrounded by his wife and children.
Mr. Megargee had been in ill health for several years, but the decline that led to his death began last August, increasing gradually until the end came yesterday. Until two weeks ago, the writer was at his office every day, and until several days ago, he worked in his bedroom, bolstered up with pillows, preparing material for the anniversary number of “Seen and Heard”
OBITUARY IN BOOK
He had finished all but the introduction. He had secured articles from some of his most prominent literary and public friends, had all his material in shape for the printer and was anxiously awaiting publication. All that remained to be done was a short introduction on his promises for the New Year. The place that was being reserved for that introduction will be filled by Megargee’s obituary.
Born in this city November 7, 1855, and later graduating from the Central High School, Megargee spent a few years in commercial fields and then decided to enter the newspaper business. He became a member of the local staff of the old “Times,” contributing one of the principal articles for the first issue, March 13, 1875.
Mr. Megargee remained with the Times until 1879, when he made city editor of the Press. He migrated to New York for several years, but returned to the Times in 1891. It was then that he started the column called “Seen and Heard,” which attracted considerable attention, and gave him the idea of starting a weekly publication along the same lines.
As a reporter years ago, Megargee gave evidence of a clear insight into human character and characteristics, and some of his exploits excited the admiration of his fellow journalists. At one time he exposed a spiritualistic scheme that was hoodwinking the public; at another he ran down a band of grave robbers, and aside from these achievements, he had many others.
“Seen and Heard” will be continued, according to J. L. Moser, the secretary and treasurer of the company, of which Mr. Megargee was president. He said that the anniversary number would contain the obituary written by Mr. Megargee’s own hand. “Mr. Megargee,” said Mr. Moser, “never admitted that he wrote the obituary, but I understand that he did write it. He always said that it pleased him very much.”
Mr. Megargee leaves a widow, who was Miss Regina Simpson when she was married to Mr. Megargee in 1876. There are four children, Sylvester Jr., who is a chemist; Louis N. Jr., who is with I. N. Megargee Paper Company; Regina, unmarried, who lives at home; and Frank Megargee, who is attending school.
The funeral will be held on Friday morning at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Narberth.
Obituary in the Pittsburgh Press on 27 Dec 1905 page 3.
Philadelphia, December 27. – Louis N. Megargee, aged 50, a well-known newspaper man and writer, died yesterday at his home at Narberth, near here, of pneumonia. At the age of 16 Mr. Megargee became a reporter on the Philadelphia Times. Later he was city editor of the Evening News, Philadelphia Press, and also of the Philadelphia Times. He was formerly New York correspondent for a number of Philadelphia newspapers. At the time of his death he was the publisher of the periodical Seen and Heard, and was the author of the biographical album of Philadelphia and a work called “Prominent Pennsylvanians.” Mr. Megargee was a member of the Clover Club, the Old Journalists’ Club and the Pen and Pencil Club.
Contributor:
Martha
(A photograph was included with the obituary.)
LOUIS N. MEGARGEE HAS PASSED AWAY
After years of labor in the field of journalism, the career of Louis N. Megargee ended in death yesterday and the obituary penned by his own hand will be printed in his own publication “Seen and Heard” in the anniversary number to be issued next Wednesday.
For years one of the most prominent recorders of political events, and at times a storm-centre himself, the last hours of the well-known newspaper man were tranquil. He had been suffering from general breakdown, accentuating heart trouble, but unconsciousness came at 3 o’clock yesterday morning, and he died peacefully at 8 o’clock, surrounded by his wife and children.
Mr. Megargee had been in ill health for several years, but the decline that led to his death began last August, increasing gradually until the end came yesterday. Until two weeks ago, the writer was at his office every day, and until several days ago, he worked in his bedroom, bolstered up with pillows, preparing material for the anniversary number of “Seen and Heard”
OBITUARY IN BOOK
He had finished all but the introduction. He had secured articles from some of his most prominent literary and public friends, had all his material in shape for the printer and was anxiously awaiting publication. All that remained to be done was a short introduction on his promises for the New Year. The place that was being reserved for that introduction will be filled by Megargee’s obituary.
Born in this city November 7, 1855, and later graduating from the Central High School, Megargee spent a few years in commercial fields and then decided to enter the newspaper business. He became a member of the local staff of the old “Times,” contributing one of the principal articles for the first issue, March 13, 1875.
Mr. Megargee remained with the Times until 1879, when he made city editor of the Press. He migrated to New York for several years, but returned to the Times in 1891. It was then that he started the column called “Seen and Heard,” which attracted considerable attention, and gave him the idea of starting a weekly publication along the same lines.
As a reporter years ago, Megargee gave evidence of a clear insight into human character and characteristics, and some of his exploits excited the admiration of his fellow journalists. At one time he exposed a spiritualistic scheme that was hoodwinking the public; at another he ran down a band of grave robbers, and aside from these achievements, he had many others.
“Seen and Heard” will be continued, according to J. L. Moser, the secretary and treasurer of the company, of which Mr. Megargee was president. He said that the anniversary number would contain the obituary written by Mr. Megargee’s own hand. “Mr. Megargee,” said Mr. Moser, “never admitted that he wrote the obituary, but I understand that he did write it. He always said that it pleased him very much.”
Mr. Megargee leaves a widow, who was Miss Regina Simpson when she was married to Mr. Megargee in 1876. There are four children, Sylvester Jr., who is a chemist; Louis N. Jr., who is with I. N. Megargee Paper Company; Regina, unmarried, who lives at home; and Frank Megargee, who is attending school.
The funeral will be held on Friday morning at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Narberth.
Obituary in the Pittsburgh Press on 27 Dec 1905 page 3.
Philadelphia, December 27. – Louis N. Megargee, aged 50, a well-known newspaper man and writer, died yesterday at his home at Narberth, near here, of pneumonia. At the age of 16 Mr. Megargee became a reporter on the Philadelphia Times. Later he was city editor of the Evening News, Philadelphia Press, and also of the Philadelphia Times. He was formerly New York correspondent for a number of Philadelphia newspapers. At the time of his death he was the publisher of the periodical Seen and Heard, and was the author of the biographical album of Philadelphia and a work called “Prominent Pennsylvanians.” Mr. Megargee was a member of the Clover Club, the Old Journalists’ Club and the Pen and Pencil Club.
Contributor:
Martha
Obituary in the Philadelphia Inquirer on 27 Dec 1905 page 6.
(A photograph was included with the obituary.)
LOUIS N. MEGARGEE HAS PASSED AWAY
After years of labor in the field of journalism, the career of Louis N. Megargee ended in death yesterday and the obituary penned by his own hand will be printed in his own publication “Seen and Heard” in the anniversary number to be issued next Wednesday.
For years one of the most prominent recorders of political events, and at times a storm-centre himself, the last hours of the well-known newspaper man were tranquil. He had been suffering from general breakdown, accentuating heart trouble, but unconsciousness came at 3 o’clock yesterday morning, and he died peacefully at 8 o’clock, surrounded by his wife and children.
Mr. Megargee had been in ill health for several years, but the decline that led to his death began last August, increasing gradually until the end came yesterday. Until two weeks ago, the writer was at his office every day, and until several days ago, he worked in his bedroom, bolstered up with pillows, preparing material for the anniversary number of “Seen and Heard”
OBITUARY IN BOOK
He had finished all but the introduction. He had secured articles from some of his most prominent literary and public friends, had all his material in shape for the printer and was anxiously awaiting publication. All that remained to be done was a short introduction on his promises for the New Year. The place that was being reserved for that introduction will be filled by Megargee’s obituary.
Born in this city November 7, 1855, and later graduating from the Central High School, Megargee spent a few years in commercial fields and then decided to enter the newspaper business. He became a member of the local staff of the old “Times,” contributing one of the principal articles for the first issue, March 13, 1875.
Mr. Megargee remained with the Times until 1879, when he made city editor of the Press. He migrated to New York for several years, but returned to the Times in 1891. It was then that he started the column called “Seen and Heard,” which attracted considerable attention, and gave him the idea of starting a weekly publication along the same lines.
As a reporter years ago, Megargee gave evidence of a clear insight into human character and characteristics, and some of his exploits excited the admiration of his fellow journalists. At one time he exposed a spiritualistic scheme that was hoodwinking the public; at another he ran down a band of grave robbers, and aside from these achievements, he had many others.
“Seen and Heard” will be continued, according to J. L. Moser, the secretary and treasurer of the company, of which Mr. Megargee was president. He said that the anniversary number would contain the obituary written by Mr. Megargee’s own hand. “Mr. Megargee,” said Mr. Moser, “never admitted that he wrote the obituary, but I understand that he did write it. He always said that it pleased him very much.”
Mr. Megargee leaves a widow, who was Miss Regina Simpson when she was married to Mr. Megargee in 1876. There are four children, Sylvester Jr., who is a chemist; Louis N. Jr., who is with I. N. Megargee Paper Company; Regina, unmarried, who lives at home; and Frank Megargee, who is attending school.
The funeral will be held on Friday morning at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Narberth.
Obituary in the Pittsburgh Press on 27 Dec 1905 page 3.
Philadelphia, December 27. – Louis N. Megargee, aged 50, a well-known newspaper man and writer, died yesterday at his home at Narberth, near here, of pneumonia. At the age of 16 Mr. Megargee became a reporter on the Philadelphia Times. Later he was city editor of the Evening News, Philadelphia Press, and also of the Philadelphia Times. He was formerly New York correspondent for a number of Philadelphia newspapers. At the time of his death he was the publisher of the periodical Seen and Heard, and was the author of the biographical album of Philadelphia and a work called “Prominent Pennsylvanians.” Mr. Megargee was a member of the Clover Club, the Old Journalists’ Club and the Pen and Pencil Club.
Contributor:
Martha
(A photograph was included with the obituary.)
LOUIS N. MEGARGEE HAS PASSED AWAY
After years of labor in the field of journalism, the career of Louis N. Megargee ended in death yesterday and the obituary penned by his own hand will be printed in his own publication “Seen and Heard” in the anniversary number to be issued next Wednesday.
For years one of the most prominent recorders of political events, and at times a storm-centre himself, the last hours of the well-known newspaper man were tranquil. He had been suffering from general breakdown, accentuating heart trouble, but unconsciousness came at 3 o’clock yesterday morning, and he died peacefully at 8 o’clock, surrounded by his wife and children.
Mr. Megargee had been in ill health for several years, but the decline that led to his death began last August, increasing gradually until the end came yesterday. Until two weeks ago, the writer was at his office every day, and until several days ago, he worked in his bedroom, bolstered up with pillows, preparing material for the anniversary number of “Seen and Heard”
OBITUARY IN BOOK
He had finished all but the introduction. He had secured articles from some of his most prominent literary and public friends, had all his material in shape for the printer and was anxiously awaiting publication. All that remained to be done was a short introduction on his promises for the New Year. The place that was being reserved for that introduction will be filled by Megargee’s obituary.
Born in this city November 7, 1855, and later graduating from the Central High School, Megargee spent a few years in commercial fields and then decided to enter the newspaper business. He became a member of the local staff of the old “Times,” contributing one of the principal articles for the first issue, March 13, 1875.
Mr. Megargee remained with the Times until 1879, when he made city editor of the Press. He migrated to New York for several years, but returned to the Times in 1891. It was then that he started the column called “Seen and Heard,” which attracted considerable attention, and gave him the idea of starting a weekly publication along the same lines.
As a reporter years ago, Megargee gave evidence of a clear insight into human character and characteristics, and some of his exploits excited the admiration of his fellow journalists. At one time he exposed a spiritualistic scheme that was hoodwinking the public; at another he ran down a band of grave robbers, and aside from these achievements, he had many others.
“Seen and Heard” will be continued, according to J. L. Moser, the secretary and treasurer of the company, of which Mr. Megargee was president. He said that the anniversary number would contain the obituary written by Mr. Megargee’s own hand. “Mr. Megargee,” said Mr. Moser, “never admitted that he wrote the obituary, but I understand that he did write it. He always said that it pleased him very much.”
Mr. Megargee leaves a widow, who was Miss Regina Simpson when she was married to Mr. Megargee in 1876. There are four children, Sylvester Jr., who is a chemist; Louis N. Jr., who is with I. N. Megargee Paper Company; Regina, unmarried, who lives at home; and Frank Megargee, who is attending school.
The funeral will be held on Friday morning at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Narberth.
Obituary in the Pittsburgh Press on 27 Dec 1905 page 3.
Philadelphia, December 27. – Louis N. Megargee, aged 50, a well-known newspaper man and writer, died yesterday at his home at Narberth, near here, of pneumonia. At the age of 16 Mr. Megargee became a reporter on the Philadelphia Times. Later he was city editor of the Evening News, Philadelphia Press, and also of the Philadelphia Times. He was formerly New York correspondent for a number of Philadelphia newspapers. At the time of his death he was the publisher of the periodical Seen and Heard, and was the author of the biographical album of Philadelphia and a work called “Prominent Pennsylvanians.” Mr. Megargee was a member of the Clover Club, the Old Journalists’ Club and the Pen and Pencil Club.
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Martha
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