SEN. A. OTIS ARNOLD
Senator A. Otis Arnold became suddenly ill in his offices on the second floor of the Arnold Printery, Fourth and Hampshire streets, Thursday afternoon shortly before 3 o'clock.
Employees at the Printery said they feared Senator Arnold had suffered a stroke. He fell to the floor and could not talk.
He was rushed to Blessing hospital, where, at 3 o'clock, his condition remained unchanged.
- copied from The Quincy Herald Whig, Thursday, September 11, 1941.
SENATOR A. OTIS ARNOLD DIES THREE HOURS AFTER COLLAPSING IN HIS OFFICE
----Cerebral Hemorrhage Fatal to Widely Known Republican Leader ----
State Senator A. Otis Arnold, 63, of 333 North Twenty-fourth street, long a power in Republican politics in western Illinois, died in Blessing hospital Thursday afternoon at 5:55 o'clock, three hours after he had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage in his office in the Arnold Printery, of which he was proprietor.
Mr. Arnold, who appeared in his customary good health a short time before being stricken, suddenly collapsed in his office and fell to the floor. He was taken to the hospital but failed to rally and death followed three hours later.
One of the strongest Republicans in this section of the state. Mr. Arnold had taken an active part in politics for more than 20 years. He served as representative from the thirty-sixth senatorial district for five terms, totaling 10 years, before being defeated about the turn of the last decade. Later he was an unsuccessful candidate for congress from the Fifteenth district.
Obtained Highways.
During the early part of his career in politics, Mr. Arnold played an important part in obtaining improved highways throughout his district. It was said that he considered it one of the greatest honors ever conferred upon him when he was criticized by a metropolitan newspaper for getting more than its share of highways for his district consisting of Adams, Pike, Calhoun and Scott counties. During his service as a representative, he served under Governors Frank Lowden and Len Small and was held in highest esteem by the state executives.
After a 10-year period during which he was out of politics as an office holder, Mr. Arnold was elected senator for this district last fall. He served during the last term of the legislature and following its adjournment had been active in planning for the next session.
Born Near Big Neck
Mr. Arnold was born in Adams county, near Big Neck, January 24, 1878, a son of John T. And Nancy R. Arnold, and had lived in this county all of his life. He was graduated from Maplewood High school in Camp Point and in 1917 purchased the Poultry Keeper from Miss Fannie Piggott. At the time of the purchase, The Poultry Keeper had a circulation of but 10,000 but under the guidance of Mr. Arnold the circulation increased to 130,000 with copies being sent all over the world. The Poultry Keeper was the second oldest poultry publication in the country. Mr. Arnold purchased the building at Fourth and Hampshire street in 1928 to house his growing printing industry. The company also printed many catalogs and circulars in addition to the poultry publication.
Mr. Arnold had been identified with the civic and fraternal life of Quincy for many years. He was a charter member of Rotary club and served as its first secretary. He also was a member of Vermont Street Methodist church and was active in church work, having taught a young men's class for many years. He was a member of Lambert lodge of Masons and a past grand master of the I.O.O.F lodge of Illinois.
Senator Arnold's last public appearance was Sunday afternoon when he presided as chairman of a meeting at the Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, where the Illinois divisional band of the Salvation army gave a concert. When word of the death of Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt, mother of President Roosevelt, was given Mr. Arnold, he immediately called a halt to the concert to offer a silent prayer in tribute to Mrs. Roosevelt which was followed by the sounding of taps by Lieut. Victory Derry of Peoria, woman cornetist with the band.
Governor May Attend Funeral
On September 26, 1901 he was married to Leaffie B. Lowary. Surviving are the widow and two brothers, I. Otho Arnold of Quincy and Roy Arnold of near Loraine. A daughter, Nancy, preceded her father in death.
Representative Henry Scarborough of Payson, a personal friend of Senator Arnold for many years notified Governor Dwight Green of Mr. Arnold's death Thursday night. The governor signified his intention of attending the funeral if possible.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock (Quincy time) in the Daughtery Memorial, and at 2:30 o'clock (central time) in the cemetery at Loraine. The Rev. Ray W. Honeywell of Vermont Street Methodist church will be in charge of the services here and members of the Masonic order will conduct rites at the grave.
ARNOLD - Funeral services for A. Otis Arnold will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock daylight saving in the Vermont Street Methodist church. Interment in Loraine cemetery, Loraine, Ill. Friends invited. Friends may call at the Daugherty memorial Friday evening and Saturday until noon.
-copied from The Quincy Herald Whig, September 12, 1941.
BAXTER HALTS TRIP TO MEXICO AS UNCLE DIES
Reached by telephone just as he was ready to board a special train at St. Louis for Mexico City, Public Engineer C.R. Baxter was informed of the death of his uncle, State Senator A. Otis Arnold, Thursday evening, and hastened back to Quincy with Mrs. Baxter.
Mr. and Mrs. Baxter were en route to Mexico City, where he was to serve as an associate delegate at the Pan-American Highway congress. They will resume the trip to Mexico, where the conference is scheduled for September 15-24, after funeral services are held for Senator Arnold.
Contributor: Judy (46914982)
Senator A. Otis Arnold became suddenly ill in his offices on the second floor of the Arnold Printery, Fourth and Hampshire streets, Thursday afternoon shortly before 3 o'clock.
Employees at the Printery said they feared Senator Arnold had suffered a stroke. He fell to the floor and could not talk.
He was rushed to Blessing hospital, where, at 3 o'clock, his condition remained unchanged.
- copied from The Quincy Herald Whig, Thursday, September 11, 1941.
SENATOR A. OTIS ARNOLD DIES THREE HOURS AFTER COLLAPSING IN HIS OFFICE
----Cerebral Hemorrhage Fatal to Widely Known Republican Leader ----
State Senator A. Otis Arnold, 63, of 333 North Twenty-fourth street, long a power in Republican politics in western Illinois, died in Blessing hospital Thursday afternoon at 5:55 o'clock, three hours after he had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage in his office in the Arnold Printery, of which he was proprietor.
Mr. Arnold, who appeared in his customary good health a short time before being stricken, suddenly collapsed in his office and fell to the floor. He was taken to the hospital but failed to rally and death followed three hours later.
One of the strongest Republicans in this section of the state. Mr. Arnold had taken an active part in politics for more than 20 years. He served as representative from the thirty-sixth senatorial district for five terms, totaling 10 years, before being defeated about the turn of the last decade. Later he was an unsuccessful candidate for congress from the Fifteenth district.
Obtained Highways.
During the early part of his career in politics, Mr. Arnold played an important part in obtaining improved highways throughout his district. It was said that he considered it one of the greatest honors ever conferred upon him when he was criticized by a metropolitan newspaper for getting more than its share of highways for his district consisting of Adams, Pike, Calhoun and Scott counties. During his service as a representative, he served under Governors Frank Lowden and Len Small and was held in highest esteem by the state executives.
After a 10-year period during which he was out of politics as an office holder, Mr. Arnold was elected senator for this district last fall. He served during the last term of the legislature and following its adjournment had been active in planning for the next session.
Born Near Big Neck
Mr. Arnold was born in Adams county, near Big Neck, January 24, 1878, a son of John T. And Nancy R. Arnold, and had lived in this county all of his life. He was graduated from Maplewood High school in Camp Point and in 1917 purchased the Poultry Keeper from Miss Fannie Piggott. At the time of the purchase, The Poultry Keeper had a circulation of but 10,000 but under the guidance of Mr. Arnold the circulation increased to 130,000 with copies being sent all over the world. The Poultry Keeper was the second oldest poultry publication in the country. Mr. Arnold purchased the building at Fourth and Hampshire street in 1928 to house his growing printing industry. The company also printed many catalogs and circulars in addition to the poultry publication.
Mr. Arnold had been identified with the civic and fraternal life of Quincy for many years. He was a charter member of Rotary club and served as its first secretary. He also was a member of Vermont Street Methodist church and was active in church work, having taught a young men's class for many years. He was a member of Lambert lodge of Masons and a past grand master of the I.O.O.F lodge of Illinois.
Senator Arnold's last public appearance was Sunday afternoon when he presided as chairman of a meeting at the Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, where the Illinois divisional band of the Salvation army gave a concert. When word of the death of Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt, mother of President Roosevelt, was given Mr. Arnold, he immediately called a halt to the concert to offer a silent prayer in tribute to Mrs. Roosevelt which was followed by the sounding of taps by Lieut. Victory Derry of Peoria, woman cornetist with the band.
Governor May Attend Funeral
On September 26, 1901 he was married to Leaffie B. Lowary. Surviving are the widow and two brothers, I. Otho Arnold of Quincy and Roy Arnold of near Loraine. A daughter, Nancy, preceded her father in death.
Representative Henry Scarborough of Payson, a personal friend of Senator Arnold for many years notified Governor Dwight Green of Mr. Arnold's death Thursday night. The governor signified his intention of attending the funeral if possible.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock (Quincy time) in the Daughtery Memorial, and at 2:30 o'clock (central time) in the cemetery at Loraine. The Rev. Ray W. Honeywell of Vermont Street Methodist church will be in charge of the services here and members of the Masonic order will conduct rites at the grave.
ARNOLD - Funeral services for A. Otis Arnold will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock daylight saving in the Vermont Street Methodist church. Interment in Loraine cemetery, Loraine, Ill. Friends invited. Friends may call at the Daugherty memorial Friday evening and Saturday until noon.
-copied from The Quincy Herald Whig, September 12, 1941.
BAXTER HALTS TRIP TO MEXICO AS UNCLE DIES
Reached by telephone just as he was ready to board a special train at St. Louis for Mexico City, Public Engineer C.R. Baxter was informed of the death of his uncle, State Senator A. Otis Arnold, Thursday evening, and hastened back to Quincy with Mrs. Baxter.
Mr. and Mrs. Baxter were en route to Mexico City, where he was to serve as an associate delegate at the Pan-American Highway congress. They will resume the trip to Mexico, where the conference is scheduled for September 15-24, after funeral services are held for Senator Arnold.
Contributor: Judy (46914982)
SEN. A. OTIS ARNOLD
Senator A. Otis Arnold became suddenly ill in his offices on the second floor of the Arnold Printery, Fourth and Hampshire streets, Thursday afternoon shortly before 3 o'clock.
Employees at the Printery said they feared Senator Arnold had suffered a stroke. He fell to the floor and could not talk.
He was rushed to Blessing hospital, where, at 3 o'clock, his condition remained unchanged.
- copied from The Quincy Herald Whig, Thursday, September 11, 1941.
SENATOR A. OTIS ARNOLD DIES THREE HOURS AFTER COLLAPSING IN HIS OFFICE
----Cerebral Hemorrhage Fatal to Widely Known Republican Leader ----
State Senator A. Otis Arnold, 63, of 333 North Twenty-fourth street, long a power in Republican politics in western Illinois, died in Blessing hospital Thursday afternoon at 5:55 o'clock, three hours after he had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage in his office in the Arnold Printery, of which he was proprietor.
Mr. Arnold, who appeared in his customary good health a short time before being stricken, suddenly collapsed in his office and fell to the floor. He was taken to the hospital but failed to rally and death followed three hours later.
One of the strongest Republicans in this section of the state. Mr. Arnold had taken an active part in politics for more than 20 years. He served as representative from the thirty-sixth senatorial district for five terms, totaling 10 years, before being defeated about the turn of the last decade. Later he was an unsuccessful candidate for congress from the Fifteenth district.
Obtained Highways.
During the early part of his career in politics, Mr. Arnold played an important part in obtaining improved highways throughout his district. It was said that he considered it one of the greatest honors ever conferred upon him when he was criticized by a metropolitan newspaper for getting more than its share of highways for his district consisting of Adams, Pike, Calhoun and Scott counties. During his service as a representative, he served under Governors Frank Lowden and Len Small and was held in highest esteem by the state executives.
After a 10-year period during which he was out of politics as an office holder, Mr. Arnold was elected senator for this district last fall. He served during the last term of the legislature and following its adjournment had been active in planning for the next session.
Born Near Big Neck
Mr. Arnold was born in Adams county, near Big Neck, January 24, 1878, a son of John T. And Nancy R. Arnold, and had lived in this county all of his life. He was graduated from Maplewood High school in Camp Point and in 1917 purchased the Poultry Keeper from Miss Fannie Piggott. At the time of the purchase, The Poultry Keeper had a circulation of but 10,000 but under the guidance of Mr. Arnold the circulation increased to 130,000 with copies being sent all over the world. The Poultry Keeper was the second oldest poultry publication in the country. Mr. Arnold purchased the building at Fourth and Hampshire street in 1928 to house his growing printing industry. The company also printed many catalogs and circulars in addition to the poultry publication.
Mr. Arnold had been identified with the civic and fraternal life of Quincy for many years. He was a charter member of Rotary club and served as its first secretary. He also was a member of Vermont Street Methodist church and was active in church work, having taught a young men's class for many years. He was a member of Lambert lodge of Masons and a past grand master of the I.O.O.F lodge of Illinois.
Senator Arnold's last public appearance was Sunday afternoon when he presided as chairman of a meeting at the Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, where the Illinois divisional band of the Salvation army gave a concert. When word of the death of Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt, mother of President Roosevelt, was given Mr. Arnold, he immediately called a halt to the concert to offer a silent prayer in tribute to Mrs. Roosevelt which was followed by the sounding of taps by Lieut. Victory Derry of Peoria, woman cornetist with the band.
Governor May Attend Funeral
On September 26, 1901 he was married to Leaffie B. Lowary. Surviving are the widow and two brothers, I. Otho Arnold of Quincy and Roy Arnold of near Loraine. A daughter, Nancy, preceded her father in death.
Representative Henry Scarborough of Payson, a personal friend of Senator Arnold for many years notified Governor Dwight Green of Mr. Arnold's death Thursday night. The governor signified his intention of attending the funeral if possible.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock (Quincy time) in the Daughtery Memorial, and at 2:30 o'clock (central time) in the cemetery at Loraine. The Rev. Ray W. Honeywell of Vermont Street Methodist church will be in charge of the services here and members of the Masonic order will conduct rites at the grave.
ARNOLD - Funeral services for A. Otis Arnold will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock daylight saving in the Vermont Street Methodist church. Interment in Loraine cemetery, Loraine, Ill. Friends invited. Friends may call at the Daugherty memorial Friday evening and Saturday until noon.
-copied from The Quincy Herald Whig, September 12, 1941.
BAXTER HALTS TRIP TO MEXICO AS UNCLE DIES
Reached by telephone just as he was ready to board a special train at St. Louis for Mexico City, Public Engineer C.R. Baxter was informed of the death of his uncle, State Senator A. Otis Arnold, Thursday evening, and hastened back to Quincy with Mrs. Baxter.
Mr. and Mrs. Baxter were en route to Mexico City, where he was to serve as an associate delegate at the Pan-American Highway congress. They will resume the trip to Mexico, where the conference is scheduled for September 15-24, after funeral services are held for Senator Arnold.
Contributor: Judy (46914982)
Senator A. Otis Arnold became suddenly ill in his offices on the second floor of the Arnold Printery, Fourth and Hampshire streets, Thursday afternoon shortly before 3 o'clock.
Employees at the Printery said they feared Senator Arnold had suffered a stroke. He fell to the floor and could not talk.
He was rushed to Blessing hospital, where, at 3 o'clock, his condition remained unchanged.
- copied from The Quincy Herald Whig, Thursday, September 11, 1941.
SENATOR A. OTIS ARNOLD DIES THREE HOURS AFTER COLLAPSING IN HIS OFFICE
----Cerebral Hemorrhage Fatal to Widely Known Republican Leader ----
State Senator A. Otis Arnold, 63, of 333 North Twenty-fourth street, long a power in Republican politics in western Illinois, died in Blessing hospital Thursday afternoon at 5:55 o'clock, three hours after he had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage in his office in the Arnold Printery, of which he was proprietor.
Mr. Arnold, who appeared in his customary good health a short time before being stricken, suddenly collapsed in his office and fell to the floor. He was taken to the hospital but failed to rally and death followed three hours later.
One of the strongest Republicans in this section of the state. Mr. Arnold had taken an active part in politics for more than 20 years. He served as representative from the thirty-sixth senatorial district for five terms, totaling 10 years, before being defeated about the turn of the last decade. Later he was an unsuccessful candidate for congress from the Fifteenth district.
Obtained Highways.
During the early part of his career in politics, Mr. Arnold played an important part in obtaining improved highways throughout his district. It was said that he considered it one of the greatest honors ever conferred upon him when he was criticized by a metropolitan newspaper for getting more than its share of highways for his district consisting of Adams, Pike, Calhoun and Scott counties. During his service as a representative, he served under Governors Frank Lowden and Len Small and was held in highest esteem by the state executives.
After a 10-year period during which he was out of politics as an office holder, Mr. Arnold was elected senator for this district last fall. He served during the last term of the legislature and following its adjournment had been active in planning for the next session.
Born Near Big Neck
Mr. Arnold was born in Adams county, near Big Neck, January 24, 1878, a son of John T. And Nancy R. Arnold, and had lived in this county all of his life. He was graduated from Maplewood High school in Camp Point and in 1917 purchased the Poultry Keeper from Miss Fannie Piggott. At the time of the purchase, The Poultry Keeper had a circulation of but 10,000 but under the guidance of Mr. Arnold the circulation increased to 130,000 with copies being sent all over the world. The Poultry Keeper was the second oldest poultry publication in the country. Mr. Arnold purchased the building at Fourth and Hampshire street in 1928 to house his growing printing industry. The company also printed many catalogs and circulars in addition to the poultry publication.
Mr. Arnold had been identified with the civic and fraternal life of Quincy for many years. He was a charter member of Rotary club and served as its first secretary. He also was a member of Vermont Street Methodist church and was active in church work, having taught a young men's class for many years. He was a member of Lambert lodge of Masons and a past grand master of the I.O.O.F lodge of Illinois.
Senator Arnold's last public appearance was Sunday afternoon when he presided as chairman of a meeting at the Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, where the Illinois divisional band of the Salvation army gave a concert. When word of the death of Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt, mother of President Roosevelt, was given Mr. Arnold, he immediately called a halt to the concert to offer a silent prayer in tribute to Mrs. Roosevelt which was followed by the sounding of taps by Lieut. Victory Derry of Peoria, woman cornetist with the band.
Governor May Attend Funeral
On September 26, 1901 he was married to Leaffie B. Lowary. Surviving are the widow and two brothers, I. Otho Arnold of Quincy and Roy Arnold of near Loraine. A daughter, Nancy, preceded her father in death.
Representative Henry Scarborough of Payson, a personal friend of Senator Arnold for many years notified Governor Dwight Green of Mr. Arnold's death Thursday night. The governor signified his intention of attending the funeral if possible.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock (Quincy time) in the Daughtery Memorial, and at 2:30 o'clock (central time) in the cemetery at Loraine. The Rev. Ray W. Honeywell of Vermont Street Methodist church will be in charge of the services here and members of the Masonic order will conduct rites at the grave.
ARNOLD - Funeral services for A. Otis Arnold will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock daylight saving in the Vermont Street Methodist church. Interment in Loraine cemetery, Loraine, Ill. Friends invited. Friends may call at the Daugherty memorial Friday evening and Saturday until noon.
-copied from The Quincy Herald Whig, September 12, 1941.
BAXTER HALTS TRIP TO MEXICO AS UNCLE DIES
Reached by telephone just as he was ready to board a special train at St. Louis for Mexico City, Public Engineer C.R. Baxter was informed of the death of his uncle, State Senator A. Otis Arnold, Thursday evening, and hastened back to Quincy with Mrs. Baxter.
Mr. and Mrs. Baxter were en route to Mexico City, where he was to serve as an associate delegate at the Pan-American Highway congress. They will resume the trip to Mexico, where the conference is scheduled for September 15-24, after funeral services are held for Senator Arnold.
Contributor: Judy (46914982)
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