Herald & Review 2/8/1896
Death came to the relief of Parke Hammer yesterday . Since Monday he had been gradually sinking and in the last days his life was sustained by the hypodermic injection of stimulants in the hope that he might rally and outlast the illness which had marked him for a victim. He was conscious only at times. The people have been daily apprised of his condition and realized from the reports in the paper that his death was only a question of time.
He was not a robust man. His health had been delicate for years or more past. Early in1895 he made a trip to Europe in the hope that relaxation from business and a change of scene would benefit him. He came back somewhat improved but the benefit was not of a permanent character. at that time and since he had suffered with Brights disease. At 2 oclock yesterday he began to sink rapidly and the family were summoned to his side. He passed away peacefully and without apparent pain.
Had he lived he would have been 40 years of age on the 7h of June 1896. He was born and raised in this city and educated at the Decatur ward and high schools. His business career in banking extends over a period of 22 years. When 18 he entered the employ of the banking firm of Rucker,Hammer & Co. and remained there as teller until the failure of that house in 1878. At that time he was secured by Mr. Millikin becoming the teller in his bank and retained in the position until his death. In 1890 he became a partner in the business and had his life been spared for ten years more he would have been a wealthy man. He was one of the best tellers in this section of the state. His natural adaptability for the business and his long years of experience had made him an authority on money. He was able to detect spurious money. He came to know the signature of every businessman in the city and nearly all men in the county who check on the different banks. Many times in his career he had detected forgeries and saved being defrauded. His death has caused a loss to the firm of which he was a member that will probably never be filled so capably. His death has removed one of the brightest business men in the city and one whose going is truly and deeply mourned.
He was the son of Judge W. L. Hammer, who survives him together with two sisters, Mrs.Elmer Grove and Miss Eve Hammer,brothers,Will and Hal Hammer.
The funeral will be held Sunday from the residence with burial in Greenwood cemetery.
Park is the son of William Leslie and Isabel M (East) Hammer.
Death came to the relief of Parke Hammer yesterday . Since Monday he had been gradually sinking and in the last days his life was sustained by the hypodermic injection of stimulants in the hope that he might rally and outlast the illness which had marked him for a victim. He was conscious only at times. The people have been daily apprised of his condition and realized from the reports in the paper that his death was only a question of time.
He was not a robust man. His health had been delicate for years or more past. Early in1895 he made a trip to Europe in the hope that relaxation from business and a change of scene would benefit him. He came back somewhat improved but the benefit was not of a permanent character. at that time and since he had suffered with Brights disease. At 2 oclock yesterday he began to sink rapidly and the family were summoned to his side. He passed away peacefully and without apparent pain.
Had he lived he would have been 40 years of age on the 7h of June 1896. He was born and raised in this city and educated at the Decatur ward and high schools. His business career in banking extends over a period of 22 years. When 18 he entered the employ of the banking firm of Rucker,Hammer & Co. and remained there as teller until the failure of that house in 1878. At that time he was secured by Mr. Millikin becoming the teller in his bank and retained in the position until his death. In 1890 he became a partner in the business and had his life been spared for ten years more he would have been a wealthy man. He was one of the best tellers in this section of the state. His natural adaptability for the business and his long years of experience had made him an authority on money. He was able to detect spurious money. He came to know the signature of every businessman in the city and nearly all men in the county who check on the different banks. Many times in his career he had detected forgeries and saved being defrauded. His death has caused a loss to the firm of which he was a member that will probably never be filled so capably. His death has removed one of the brightest business men in the city and one whose going is truly and deeply mourned.
He was the son of Judge W. L. Hammer, who survives him together with two sisters, Mrs.Elmer Grove and Miss Eve Hammer,brothers,Will and Hal Hammer.
The funeral will be held Sunday from the residence with burial in Greenwood cemetery.
Park is the son of William Leslie and Isabel M (East) Hammer.
Herald & Review 2/8/1896
Death came to the relief of Parke Hammer yesterday . Since Monday he had been gradually sinking and in the last days his life was sustained by the hypodermic injection of stimulants in the hope that he might rally and outlast the illness which had marked him for a victim. He was conscious only at times. The people have been daily apprised of his condition and realized from the reports in the paper that his death was only a question of time.
He was not a robust man. His health had been delicate for years or more past. Early in1895 he made a trip to Europe in the hope that relaxation from business and a change of scene would benefit him. He came back somewhat improved but the benefit was not of a permanent character. at that time and since he had suffered with Brights disease. At 2 oclock yesterday he began to sink rapidly and the family were summoned to his side. He passed away peacefully and without apparent pain.
Had he lived he would have been 40 years of age on the 7h of June 1896. He was born and raised in this city and educated at the Decatur ward and high schools. His business career in banking extends over a period of 22 years. When 18 he entered the employ of the banking firm of Rucker,Hammer & Co. and remained there as teller until the failure of that house in 1878. At that time he was secured by Mr. Millikin becoming the teller in his bank and retained in the position until his death. In 1890 he became a partner in the business and had his life been spared for ten years more he would have been a wealthy man. He was one of the best tellers in this section of the state. His natural adaptability for the business and his long years of experience had made him an authority on money. He was able to detect spurious money. He came to know the signature of every businessman in the city and nearly all men in the county who check on the different banks. Many times in his career he had detected forgeries and saved being defrauded. His death has caused a loss to the firm of which he was a member that will probably never be filled so capably. His death has removed one of the brightest business men in the city and one whose going is truly and deeply mourned.
He was the son of Judge W. L. Hammer, who survives him together with two sisters, Mrs.Elmer Grove and Miss Eve Hammer,brothers,Will and Hal Hammer.
The funeral will be held Sunday from the residence with burial in Greenwood cemetery.
Park is the son of William Leslie and Isabel M (East) Hammer.
Death came to the relief of Parke Hammer yesterday . Since Monday he had been gradually sinking and in the last days his life was sustained by the hypodermic injection of stimulants in the hope that he might rally and outlast the illness which had marked him for a victim. He was conscious only at times. The people have been daily apprised of his condition and realized from the reports in the paper that his death was only a question of time.
He was not a robust man. His health had been delicate for years or more past. Early in1895 he made a trip to Europe in the hope that relaxation from business and a change of scene would benefit him. He came back somewhat improved but the benefit was not of a permanent character. at that time and since he had suffered with Brights disease. At 2 oclock yesterday he began to sink rapidly and the family were summoned to his side. He passed away peacefully and without apparent pain.
Had he lived he would have been 40 years of age on the 7h of June 1896. He was born and raised in this city and educated at the Decatur ward and high schools. His business career in banking extends over a period of 22 years. When 18 he entered the employ of the banking firm of Rucker,Hammer & Co. and remained there as teller until the failure of that house in 1878. At that time he was secured by Mr. Millikin becoming the teller in his bank and retained in the position until his death. In 1890 he became a partner in the business and had his life been spared for ten years more he would have been a wealthy man. He was one of the best tellers in this section of the state. His natural adaptability for the business and his long years of experience had made him an authority on money. He was able to detect spurious money. He came to know the signature of every businessman in the city and nearly all men in the county who check on the different banks. Many times in his career he had detected forgeries and saved being defrauded. His death has caused a loss to the firm of which he was a member that will probably never be filled so capably. His death has removed one of the brightest business men in the city and one whose going is truly and deeply mourned.
He was the son of Judge W. L. Hammer, who survives him together with two sisters, Mrs.Elmer Grove and Miss Eve Hammer,brothers,Will and Hal Hammer.
The funeral will be held Sunday from the residence with burial in Greenwood cemetery.
Park is the son of William Leslie and Isabel M (East) Hammer.
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