Kalamazoo Daily Telegraph October 8, 1898
LEROY CAHILL DEAD
His Long Illness Was Ended This Afternoon.
He Was Very prominent
And Had a Remarkable Career in Business.
Was a Trustee in Olivet College - Story of His Life — He Had Been Connected With Numerous Enterprises in the City of Kalamazoo.
Leroy Cahill departed this life October 8, 1898, aged 57 years, one month and sixteen days. The death of Mr. Cahill closes one of the most remarkable careers in the business history of Kalamazoo. His father, Daniel Cahill, was one of the strong men of the county. His mother was the daughter of Judge Hascall of New York state prominent in law and invention, a pioneer in invention of reapers. Mr. Cahill was born on the farm in Portage, August 22, 1841 and spent his life there, attending the district school and pursuing a partial course in Kalamazoo college until August 5, 1862, seventeen days before his majority, when he enlisted.
He entered the army with the rank of sergeant, soon lieutenant, Company F. Nineteenth infantry. October 28, 1864, he was commissioned captain and transferred to Company A, same regiment, serving there until mustered out June 10, 1865. He took part in twelve actions, including Chattanooa, Resaca, Peach Tree Greek, Atlanta and Savannah, thus participating in General Sherman's march to the sea. He was wounded in action three times. While slow to speak of his own services he took great satisfaction in his military life and preserved to the last his appreciation and regard for his former comrades.
In Civil Life . Returning to Kalamazoo in 1866, he engaged in the grocery business and was in various other enterprises, until he obtained a patent on a plow sulky. The manufacture of this was the means of his fortune and one of unusual success. He was the first in this line of invention, and the first in the method of sales to the consumer direct. At one time he had above eighty wagons on the road. Endowed with extraordinary energy, he could infuse his own spirit into his associates and employees. He was for years director in the First National bank of this city, vice president of the Citizens' National bank of Independence, Kas., director in the Kalamazoo and Hastings railroad, and actively interested in many other enterprises. He was a trustee of Olivet college, and a trustee and generous supporter of the First Congregational church of this city of which he had been a member since early manhood. He also largely and generously active in the American Sunday school union under Mr. F. G, Ensign of Chicago, for several years supporting two missionaries in the field.
Mr. Cahill was married June I8, 1863, to Ellen Jane, daughter of Ezra Carpenter of Kalamazoo. She died May 29, 1866. June 21, 1872, he married Arabella S., daughter of William A. House of Kalamazoo. She died Sept. 22, 1874. There were no children by either of these marriages. June 30, 1884, he married Edna L., daughter of Hon. C. T. Lee of Dowagiac. She with two children, Lee and Margaret survive him. His other immediate relatives are his brothers, Arad C., Prairieville, Mortimer, Chicago, and Daniel, Coffeyville, Kas.; his sister, Mrs. Isaac Cox, this city and his stepmother and sister. Mrs. Cahill and Mrs. Charley Bennett of this city. Mr. Cahill’s illness has been of several year's duration. He spent the summer at Roaring Brook, being better in heath and spirits than for some years, until the night of Sept. 30, when he was prostrated with the attack which terminated today. The end came quietly and without pain, closing a life which justly holds a wide circle of friends. The burial services will be from his home, 421 west South street, conducted by the Rev. Thomas E. Barr, and will probably be held on Tuesday next, at 2 o'clock p. m. Mrs. F. E. Lee of Dowagiac has been at the Cahill residence since Tuesday. Mr. Leo is Mrs. Cahill's brother and was expected at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. C. T, Lee and Mrs. Henry Lee of Dowagiac are expected Sunday evening. Mr. Lee will probably come Monday. Miss Margaret Cahill is with her uncle, Henry Lee. Judge and Mrs. Edward Cahill of Lansing are expected. The judge is a cousin of Mr. Cahill. President W. G. Sperry of Olivet will come to the funeral. Rev. F. G. Ensign of Chicago, superintendent of the American Sunday School union, will also arrive for the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer Cahill and son Mortimer arrived Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Arad Cahill will return to the city Sunday. Both of these gentlemen are brothers of Mr. Cahill. Hon. Adolph C. Stick of Independence. Kas., president of the Citizens' National bank, will attend the service.
THE FINAL SERVICES
For Leroy Cahill Were He'd This Afternoon.
MANY FRINDLEY TRIBUTES
Showed The Esteem in Which The Deceased
Was Held in the Community — The Nineteenth Michigan, to Which He Belonged Representented — Friends from Out of the City Who Attended the Services.
The final services of Leroy Cahill were hold this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the family residence. There were many friends who called at the home this morning between the hours of 10 o'clock and 12 to take a last look at their friend. The remains rested in a state casket with handles of old silver. The casket was in the bay window which combined patriotism with floral beauty. There were many flags, vines, palms and flowers. A touching incident was the fact that Mr. Cahill wore a badge bearing the inscription: "Nineteenth Michigan infantry, Dowagiac. Sept. 20, 1894.'' This badge Mr. Cahill thought much of and wore it at that, the last reunion he attended. The Nineteenth infantry flag stood near the head of the casket. A fine large picture of Mr. Cahill was draped with the Nineteenth infantry flag and with white roses tied in lavender ribbon. There were also cluster of violets on his picture, near which was a wreath of pink and white roses in which the word "brother" appeared in purple. The library and the entire house was filled with palms, vines, white roses, white chrysanthemums and with floral tributes from many friends. Near the casket were many American beauty roses, the offering of the First National bank of which Mr. Cahill had been a director. Mr. Cahill's chair was covered with daybreak carnations and asparagus ferns. There were many lilac colored chrysanthemums which came from Chicago. The library mantel was banked with ferns of exquisite varieties and with pink and white carnations. These appropriate decorations were arranged by Mrs. Fred Lee and Mrs. Henry Lee both of Dowagiac. The service was very impressive and was conducted by Rev. T. E. Birr assisted by Rev. R. W. McLaughlin. The hymns were "Nearer My God to Theo" and "Onward, Christian Soldier," the latter being Mr. Cahill's favorite hymn. The gilt of Masonic lodge, No. 22, F. and A.. M., was a beautiful floral design, triangles crossed, in which white and pink roses were prominent. This Masonic body was represented by C. B. Allen, H. J. Brownell, R. W. Ostrander and G. P. Truesdale.
Nineteenth Michigan Represented. Col. C. A. Conner represented the Nineteenth Michigan infantry and it was his intention to carry the flag to the cemetery. The colonel and Mr. Cahill were all through the civil war together and were friends. Orcutt post No. 79. G. A. R. was represented by Col. Conner, E. S. Bissell, Ashley Clapp, Dr. F. W. Hall and Joseph McGiven. The honorary bearers were J. W. Osborn, Dr. H. B. Osborne, W. G. Howard, L. M. Gates, Mr. Hobbs, H. F. Weimer. Judge Edward Cahill of Lansing, S. A. Gibson, Dr. A. G. Slocum and W. G. Sperry, president of Olivet college. The active bearers were F. N. Rowley. H. H. Everard, C. H. Hays, H. B. Hoyt, William Murray and B. W. Shepardson. Mr. Cahill's coachman, who had been with him in his illness, drove the funeral car, which conveyed him to his final resting place in the family lot in Mountain Home cemetery. Among the large number present were Mr. Cahill's brothers, Arad C. Cahill and wife of Prairieville ; Mortimer Cahill, wife and son Mortimer, all of Chicago; Judge Edward Cahill of Lansing, a cousin of Mr. Cahill, his wife; Mrs. Cahill's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Lee, her brother, Henry M. Lee and wife, a brother of Mr. Cahill, Fred E. Lee and wife; Mrs. Cahill's sister, Mrs. Jones and her husband. Dr. J. H. Jones, all of Dowagiac; W. G. Sperry, D. D. , president of Olivet college. Kalamazoo Daily Telegraph October 11, 1898
LEROY CAHILL DEAD
His Long Illness Was Ended This Afternoon.
He Was Very prominent
And Had a Remarkable Career in Business.
Was a Trustee in Olivet College - Story of His Life — He Had Been Connected With Numerous Enterprises in the City of Kalamazoo.
Leroy Cahill departed this life October 8, 1898, aged 57 years, one month and sixteen days. The death of Mr. Cahill closes one of the most remarkable careers in the business history of Kalamazoo. His father, Daniel Cahill, was one of the strong men of the county. His mother was the daughter of Judge Hascall of New York state prominent in law and invention, a pioneer in invention of reapers. Mr. Cahill was born on the farm in Portage, August 22, 1841 and spent his life there, attending the district school and pursuing a partial course in Kalamazoo college until August 5, 1862, seventeen days before his majority, when he enlisted.
He entered the army with the rank of sergeant, soon lieutenant, Company F. Nineteenth infantry. October 28, 1864, he was commissioned captain and transferred to Company A, same regiment, serving there until mustered out June 10, 1865. He took part in twelve actions, including Chattanooa, Resaca, Peach Tree Greek, Atlanta and Savannah, thus participating in General Sherman's march to the sea. He was wounded in action three times. While slow to speak of his own services he took great satisfaction in his military life and preserved to the last his appreciation and regard for his former comrades.
In Civil Life . Returning to Kalamazoo in 1866, he engaged in the grocery business and was in various other enterprises, until he obtained a patent on a plow sulky. The manufacture of this was the means of his fortune and one of unusual success. He was the first in this line of invention, and the first in the method of sales to the consumer direct. At one time he had above eighty wagons on the road. Endowed with extraordinary energy, he could infuse his own spirit into his associates and employees. He was for years director in the First National bank of this city, vice president of the Citizens' National bank of Independence, Kas., director in the Kalamazoo and Hastings railroad, and actively interested in many other enterprises. He was a trustee of Olivet college, and a trustee and generous supporter of the First Congregational church of this city of which he had been a member since early manhood. He also largely and generously active in the American Sunday school union under Mr. F. G, Ensign of Chicago, for several years supporting two missionaries in the field.
Mr. Cahill was married June I8, 1863, to Ellen Jane, daughter of Ezra Carpenter of Kalamazoo. She died May 29, 1866. June 21, 1872, he married Arabella S., daughter of William A. House of Kalamazoo. She died Sept. 22, 1874. There were no children by either of these marriages. June 30, 1884, he married Edna L., daughter of Hon. C. T. Lee of Dowagiac. She with two children, Lee and Margaret survive him. His other immediate relatives are his brothers, Arad C., Prairieville, Mortimer, Chicago, and Daniel, Coffeyville, Kas.; his sister, Mrs. Isaac Cox, this city and his stepmother and sister. Mrs. Cahill and Mrs. Charley Bennett of this city. Mr. Cahill’s illness has been of several year's duration. He spent the summer at Roaring Brook, being better in heath and spirits than for some years, until the night of Sept. 30, when he was prostrated with the attack which terminated today. The end came quietly and without pain, closing a life which justly holds a wide circle of friends. The burial services will be from his home, 421 west South street, conducted by the Rev. Thomas E. Barr, and will probably be held on Tuesday next, at 2 o'clock p. m. Mrs. F. E. Lee of Dowagiac has been at the Cahill residence since Tuesday. Mr. Leo is Mrs. Cahill's brother and was expected at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. C. T, Lee and Mrs. Henry Lee of Dowagiac are expected Sunday evening. Mr. Lee will probably come Monday. Miss Margaret Cahill is with her uncle, Henry Lee. Judge and Mrs. Edward Cahill of Lansing are expected. The judge is a cousin of Mr. Cahill. President W. G. Sperry of Olivet will come to the funeral. Rev. F. G. Ensign of Chicago, superintendent of the American Sunday School union, will also arrive for the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer Cahill and son Mortimer arrived Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Arad Cahill will return to the city Sunday. Both of these gentlemen are brothers of Mr. Cahill. Hon. Adolph C. Stick of Independence. Kas., president of the Citizens' National bank, will attend the service.
THE FINAL SERVICES
For Leroy Cahill Were He'd This Afternoon.
MANY FRINDLEY TRIBUTES
Showed The Esteem in Which The Deceased
Was Held in the Community — The Nineteenth Michigan, to Which He Belonged Representented — Friends from Out of the City Who Attended the Services.
The final services of Leroy Cahill were hold this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the family residence. There were many friends who called at the home this morning between the hours of 10 o'clock and 12 to take a last look at their friend. The remains rested in a state casket with handles of old silver. The casket was in the bay window which combined patriotism with floral beauty. There were many flags, vines, palms and flowers. A touching incident was the fact that Mr. Cahill wore a badge bearing the inscription: "Nineteenth Michigan infantry, Dowagiac. Sept. 20, 1894.'' This badge Mr. Cahill thought much of and wore it at that, the last reunion he attended. The Nineteenth infantry flag stood near the head of the casket. A fine large picture of Mr. Cahill was draped with the Nineteenth infantry flag and with white roses tied in lavender ribbon. There were also cluster of violets on his picture, near which was a wreath of pink and white roses in which the word "brother" appeared in purple. The library and the entire house was filled with palms, vines, white roses, white chrysanthemums and with floral tributes from many friends. Near the casket were many American beauty roses, the offering of the First National bank of which Mr. Cahill had been a director. Mr. Cahill's chair was covered with daybreak carnations and asparagus ferns. There were many lilac colored chrysanthemums which came from Chicago. The library mantel was banked with ferns of exquisite varieties and with pink and white carnations. These appropriate decorations were arranged by Mrs. Fred Lee and Mrs. Henry Lee both of Dowagiac. The service was very impressive and was conducted by Rev. T. E. Birr assisted by Rev. R. W. McLaughlin. The hymns were "Nearer My God to Theo" and "Onward, Christian Soldier," the latter being Mr. Cahill's favorite hymn. The gilt of Masonic lodge, No. 22, F. and A.. M., was a beautiful floral design, triangles crossed, in which white and pink roses were prominent. This Masonic body was represented by C. B. Allen, H. J. Brownell, R. W. Ostrander and G. P. Truesdale.
Nineteenth Michigan Represented. Col. C. A. Conner represented the Nineteenth Michigan infantry and it was his intention to carry the flag to the cemetery. The colonel and Mr. Cahill were all through the civil war together and were friends. Orcutt post No. 79. G. A. R. was represented by Col. Conner, E. S. Bissell, Ashley Clapp, Dr. F. W. Hall and Joseph McGiven. The honorary bearers were J. W. Osborn, Dr. H. B. Osborne, W. G. Howard, L. M. Gates, Mr. Hobbs, H. F. Weimer. Judge Edward Cahill of Lansing, S. A. Gibson, Dr. A. G. Slocum and W. G. Sperry, president of Olivet college. The active bearers were F. N. Rowley. H. H. Everard, C. H. Hays, H. B. Hoyt, William Murray and B. W. Shepardson. Mr. Cahill's coachman, who had been with him in his illness, drove the funeral car, which conveyed him to his final resting place in the family lot in Mountain Home cemetery. Among the large number present were Mr. Cahill's brothers, Arad C. Cahill and wife of Prairieville ; Mortimer Cahill, wife and son Mortimer, all of Chicago; Judge Edward Cahill of Lansing, a cousin of Mr. Cahill, his wife; Mrs. Cahill's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Lee, her brother, Henry M. Lee and wife, a brother of Mr. Cahill, Fred E. Lee and wife; Mrs. Cahill's sister, Mrs. Jones and her husband. Dr. J. H. Jones, all of Dowagiac; W. G. Sperry, D. D. , president of Olivet college. Kalamazoo Daily Telegraph October 11, 1898
Kalamazoo Daily Telegraph October 8, 1898
LEROY CAHILL DEAD
His Long Illness Was Ended This Afternoon.
He Was Very prominent
And Had a Remarkable Career in Business.
Was a Trustee in Olivet College - Story of His Life — He Had Been Connected With Numerous Enterprises in the City of Kalamazoo.
Leroy Cahill departed this life October 8, 1898, aged 57 years, one month and sixteen days. The death of Mr. Cahill closes one of the most remarkable careers in the business history of Kalamazoo. His father, Daniel Cahill, was one of the strong men of the county. His mother was the daughter of Judge Hascall of New York state prominent in law and invention, a pioneer in invention of reapers. Mr. Cahill was born on the farm in Portage, August 22, 1841 and spent his life there, attending the district school and pursuing a partial course in Kalamazoo college until August 5, 1862, seventeen days before his majority, when he enlisted.
He entered the army with the rank of sergeant, soon lieutenant, Company F. Nineteenth infantry. October 28, 1864, he was commissioned captain and transferred to Company A, same regiment, serving there until mustered out June 10, 1865. He took part in twelve actions, including Chattanooa, Resaca, Peach Tree Greek, Atlanta and Savannah, thus participating in General Sherman's march to the sea. He was wounded in action three times. While slow to speak of his own services he took great satisfaction in his military life and preserved to the last his appreciation and regard for his former comrades.
In Civil Life . Returning to Kalamazoo in 1866, he engaged in the grocery business and was in various other enterprises, until he obtained a patent on a plow sulky. The manufacture of this was the means of his fortune and one of unusual success. He was the first in this line of invention, and the first in the method of sales to the consumer direct. At one time he had above eighty wagons on the road. Endowed with extraordinary energy, he could infuse his own spirit into his associates and employees. He was for years director in the First National bank of this city, vice president of the Citizens' National bank of Independence, Kas., director in the Kalamazoo and Hastings railroad, and actively interested in many other enterprises. He was a trustee of Olivet college, and a trustee and generous supporter of the First Congregational church of this city of which he had been a member since early manhood. He also largely and generously active in the American Sunday school union under Mr. F. G, Ensign of Chicago, for several years supporting two missionaries in the field.
Mr. Cahill was married June I8, 1863, to Ellen Jane, daughter of Ezra Carpenter of Kalamazoo. She died May 29, 1866. June 21, 1872, he married Arabella S., daughter of William A. House of Kalamazoo. She died Sept. 22, 1874. There were no children by either of these marriages. June 30, 1884, he married Edna L., daughter of Hon. C. T. Lee of Dowagiac. She with two children, Lee and Margaret survive him. His other immediate relatives are his brothers, Arad C., Prairieville, Mortimer, Chicago, and Daniel, Coffeyville, Kas.; his sister, Mrs. Isaac Cox, this city and his stepmother and sister. Mrs. Cahill and Mrs. Charley Bennett of this city. Mr. Cahill’s illness has been of several year's duration. He spent the summer at Roaring Brook, being better in heath and spirits than for some years, until the night of Sept. 30, when he was prostrated with the attack which terminated today. The end came quietly and without pain, closing a life which justly holds a wide circle of friends. The burial services will be from his home, 421 west South street, conducted by the Rev. Thomas E. Barr, and will probably be held on Tuesday next, at 2 o'clock p. m. Mrs. F. E. Lee of Dowagiac has been at the Cahill residence since Tuesday. Mr. Leo is Mrs. Cahill's brother and was expected at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. C. T, Lee and Mrs. Henry Lee of Dowagiac are expected Sunday evening. Mr. Lee will probably come Monday. Miss Margaret Cahill is with her uncle, Henry Lee. Judge and Mrs. Edward Cahill of Lansing are expected. The judge is a cousin of Mr. Cahill. President W. G. Sperry of Olivet will come to the funeral. Rev. F. G. Ensign of Chicago, superintendent of the American Sunday School union, will also arrive for the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer Cahill and son Mortimer arrived Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Arad Cahill will return to the city Sunday. Both of these gentlemen are brothers of Mr. Cahill. Hon. Adolph C. Stick of Independence. Kas., president of the Citizens' National bank, will attend the service.
THE FINAL SERVICES
For Leroy Cahill Were He'd This Afternoon.
MANY FRINDLEY TRIBUTES
Showed The Esteem in Which The Deceased
Was Held in the Community — The Nineteenth Michigan, to Which He Belonged Representented — Friends from Out of the City Who Attended the Services.
The final services of Leroy Cahill were hold this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the family residence. There were many friends who called at the home this morning between the hours of 10 o'clock and 12 to take a last look at their friend. The remains rested in a state casket with handles of old silver. The casket was in the bay window which combined patriotism with floral beauty. There were many flags, vines, palms and flowers. A touching incident was the fact that Mr. Cahill wore a badge bearing the inscription: "Nineteenth Michigan infantry, Dowagiac. Sept. 20, 1894.'' This badge Mr. Cahill thought much of and wore it at that, the last reunion he attended. The Nineteenth infantry flag stood near the head of the casket. A fine large picture of Mr. Cahill was draped with the Nineteenth infantry flag and with white roses tied in lavender ribbon. There were also cluster of violets on his picture, near which was a wreath of pink and white roses in which the word "brother" appeared in purple. The library and the entire house was filled with palms, vines, white roses, white chrysanthemums and with floral tributes from many friends. Near the casket were many American beauty roses, the offering of the First National bank of which Mr. Cahill had been a director. Mr. Cahill's chair was covered with daybreak carnations and asparagus ferns. There were many lilac colored chrysanthemums which came from Chicago. The library mantel was banked with ferns of exquisite varieties and with pink and white carnations. These appropriate decorations were arranged by Mrs. Fred Lee and Mrs. Henry Lee both of Dowagiac. The service was very impressive and was conducted by Rev. T. E. Birr assisted by Rev. R. W. McLaughlin. The hymns were "Nearer My God to Theo" and "Onward, Christian Soldier," the latter being Mr. Cahill's favorite hymn. The gilt of Masonic lodge, No. 22, F. and A.. M., was a beautiful floral design, triangles crossed, in which white and pink roses were prominent. This Masonic body was represented by C. B. Allen, H. J. Brownell, R. W. Ostrander and G. P. Truesdale.
Nineteenth Michigan Represented. Col. C. A. Conner represented the Nineteenth Michigan infantry and it was his intention to carry the flag to the cemetery. The colonel and Mr. Cahill were all through the civil war together and were friends. Orcutt post No. 79. G. A. R. was represented by Col. Conner, E. S. Bissell, Ashley Clapp, Dr. F. W. Hall and Joseph McGiven. The honorary bearers were J. W. Osborn, Dr. H. B. Osborne, W. G. Howard, L. M. Gates, Mr. Hobbs, H. F. Weimer. Judge Edward Cahill of Lansing, S. A. Gibson, Dr. A. G. Slocum and W. G. Sperry, president of Olivet college. The active bearers were F. N. Rowley. H. H. Everard, C. H. Hays, H. B. Hoyt, William Murray and B. W. Shepardson. Mr. Cahill's coachman, who had been with him in his illness, drove the funeral car, which conveyed him to his final resting place in the family lot in Mountain Home cemetery. Among the large number present were Mr. Cahill's brothers, Arad C. Cahill and wife of Prairieville ; Mortimer Cahill, wife and son Mortimer, all of Chicago; Judge Edward Cahill of Lansing, a cousin of Mr. Cahill, his wife; Mrs. Cahill's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Lee, her brother, Henry M. Lee and wife, a brother of Mr. Cahill, Fred E. Lee and wife; Mrs. Cahill's sister, Mrs. Jones and her husband. Dr. J. H. Jones, all of Dowagiac; W. G. Sperry, D. D. , president of Olivet college. Kalamazoo Daily Telegraph October 11, 1898
LEROY CAHILL DEAD
His Long Illness Was Ended This Afternoon.
He Was Very prominent
And Had a Remarkable Career in Business.
Was a Trustee in Olivet College - Story of His Life — He Had Been Connected With Numerous Enterprises in the City of Kalamazoo.
Leroy Cahill departed this life October 8, 1898, aged 57 years, one month and sixteen days. The death of Mr. Cahill closes one of the most remarkable careers in the business history of Kalamazoo. His father, Daniel Cahill, was one of the strong men of the county. His mother was the daughter of Judge Hascall of New York state prominent in law and invention, a pioneer in invention of reapers. Mr. Cahill was born on the farm in Portage, August 22, 1841 and spent his life there, attending the district school and pursuing a partial course in Kalamazoo college until August 5, 1862, seventeen days before his majority, when he enlisted.
He entered the army with the rank of sergeant, soon lieutenant, Company F. Nineteenth infantry. October 28, 1864, he was commissioned captain and transferred to Company A, same regiment, serving there until mustered out June 10, 1865. He took part in twelve actions, including Chattanooa, Resaca, Peach Tree Greek, Atlanta and Savannah, thus participating in General Sherman's march to the sea. He was wounded in action three times. While slow to speak of his own services he took great satisfaction in his military life and preserved to the last his appreciation and regard for his former comrades.
In Civil Life . Returning to Kalamazoo in 1866, he engaged in the grocery business and was in various other enterprises, until he obtained a patent on a plow sulky. The manufacture of this was the means of his fortune and one of unusual success. He was the first in this line of invention, and the first in the method of sales to the consumer direct. At one time he had above eighty wagons on the road. Endowed with extraordinary energy, he could infuse his own spirit into his associates and employees. He was for years director in the First National bank of this city, vice president of the Citizens' National bank of Independence, Kas., director in the Kalamazoo and Hastings railroad, and actively interested in many other enterprises. He was a trustee of Olivet college, and a trustee and generous supporter of the First Congregational church of this city of which he had been a member since early manhood. He also largely and generously active in the American Sunday school union under Mr. F. G, Ensign of Chicago, for several years supporting two missionaries in the field.
Mr. Cahill was married June I8, 1863, to Ellen Jane, daughter of Ezra Carpenter of Kalamazoo. She died May 29, 1866. June 21, 1872, he married Arabella S., daughter of William A. House of Kalamazoo. She died Sept. 22, 1874. There were no children by either of these marriages. June 30, 1884, he married Edna L., daughter of Hon. C. T. Lee of Dowagiac. She with two children, Lee and Margaret survive him. His other immediate relatives are his brothers, Arad C., Prairieville, Mortimer, Chicago, and Daniel, Coffeyville, Kas.; his sister, Mrs. Isaac Cox, this city and his stepmother and sister. Mrs. Cahill and Mrs. Charley Bennett of this city. Mr. Cahill’s illness has been of several year's duration. He spent the summer at Roaring Brook, being better in heath and spirits than for some years, until the night of Sept. 30, when he was prostrated with the attack which terminated today. The end came quietly and without pain, closing a life which justly holds a wide circle of friends. The burial services will be from his home, 421 west South street, conducted by the Rev. Thomas E. Barr, and will probably be held on Tuesday next, at 2 o'clock p. m. Mrs. F. E. Lee of Dowagiac has been at the Cahill residence since Tuesday. Mr. Leo is Mrs. Cahill's brother and was expected at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. C. T, Lee and Mrs. Henry Lee of Dowagiac are expected Sunday evening. Mr. Lee will probably come Monday. Miss Margaret Cahill is with her uncle, Henry Lee. Judge and Mrs. Edward Cahill of Lansing are expected. The judge is a cousin of Mr. Cahill. President W. G. Sperry of Olivet will come to the funeral. Rev. F. G. Ensign of Chicago, superintendent of the American Sunday School union, will also arrive for the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer Cahill and son Mortimer arrived Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Arad Cahill will return to the city Sunday. Both of these gentlemen are brothers of Mr. Cahill. Hon. Adolph C. Stick of Independence. Kas., president of the Citizens' National bank, will attend the service.
THE FINAL SERVICES
For Leroy Cahill Were He'd This Afternoon.
MANY FRINDLEY TRIBUTES
Showed The Esteem in Which The Deceased
Was Held in the Community — The Nineteenth Michigan, to Which He Belonged Representented — Friends from Out of the City Who Attended the Services.
The final services of Leroy Cahill were hold this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the family residence. There were many friends who called at the home this morning between the hours of 10 o'clock and 12 to take a last look at their friend. The remains rested in a state casket with handles of old silver. The casket was in the bay window which combined patriotism with floral beauty. There were many flags, vines, palms and flowers. A touching incident was the fact that Mr. Cahill wore a badge bearing the inscription: "Nineteenth Michigan infantry, Dowagiac. Sept. 20, 1894.'' This badge Mr. Cahill thought much of and wore it at that, the last reunion he attended. The Nineteenth infantry flag stood near the head of the casket. A fine large picture of Mr. Cahill was draped with the Nineteenth infantry flag and with white roses tied in lavender ribbon. There were also cluster of violets on his picture, near which was a wreath of pink and white roses in which the word "brother" appeared in purple. The library and the entire house was filled with palms, vines, white roses, white chrysanthemums and with floral tributes from many friends. Near the casket were many American beauty roses, the offering of the First National bank of which Mr. Cahill had been a director. Mr. Cahill's chair was covered with daybreak carnations and asparagus ferns. There were many lilac colored chrysanthemums which came from Chicago. The library mantel was banked with ferns of exquisite varieties and with pink and white carnations. These appropriate decorations were arranged by Mrs. Fred Lee and Mrs. Henry Lee both of Dowagiac. The service was very impressive and was conducted by Rev. T. E. Birr assisted by Rev. R. W. McLaughlin. The hymns were "Nearer My God to Theo" and "Onward, Christian Soldier," the latter being Mr. Cahill's favorite hymn. The gilt of Masonic lodge, No. 22, F. and A.. M., was a beautiful floral design, triangles crossed, in which white and pink roses were prominent. This Masonic body was represented by C. B. Allen, H. J. Brownell, R. W. Ostrander and G. P. Truesdale.
Nineteenth Michigan Represented. Col. C. A. Conner represented the Nineteenth Michigan infantry and it was his intention to carry the flag to the cemetery. The colonel and Mr. Cahill were all through the civil war together and were friends. Orcutt post No. 79. G. A. R. was represented by Col. Conner, E. S. Bissell, Ashley Clapp, Dr. F. W. Hall and Joseph McGiven. The honorary bearers were J. W. Osborn, Dr. H. B. Osborne, W. G. Howard, L. M. Gates, Mr. Hobbs, H. F. Weimer. Judge Edward Cahill of Lansing, S. A. Gibson, Dr. A. G. Slocum and W. G. Sperry, president of Olivet college. The active bearers were F. N. Rowley. H. H. Everard, C. H. Hays, H. B. Hoyt, William Murray and B. W. Shepardson. Mr. Cahill's coachman, who had been with him in his illness, drove the funeral car, which conveyed him to his final resting place in the family lot in Mountain Home cemetery. Among the large number present were Mr. Cahill's brothers, Arad C. Cahill and wife of Prairieville ; Mortimer Cahill, wife and son Mortimer, all of Chicago; Judge Edward Cahill of Lansing, a cousin of Mr. Cahill, his wife; Mrs. Cahill's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Lee, her brother, Henry M. Lee and wife, a brother of Mr. Cahill, Fred E. Lee and wife; Mrs. Cahill's sister, Mrs. Jones and her husband. Dr. J. H. Jones, all of Dowagiac; W. G. Sperry, D. D. , president of Olivet college. Kalamazoo Daily Telegraph October 11, 1898
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