6 April 1899: Ex-Mayor Albert E. Garrett died suddenly Wednesday evening at his home, 531 Lehman Street, of congestion of the brain. The disease developed Tuesday evening but only a few hours before death did it assert itself and then in such a marked degree that before medical aid could be properly employed it had proved fatal. The news of the death spread rapidly and caused a profound sensation. Many would not credit the report and although the hour was late made the visit to the Garrett residence, where it was confirmed. By his death, the city loses one of her best sons, who has been proven to be one of the most popular of her representatives, socially politically, and otherwise.
While attending the Rescue fire company's sixth annual ball on Easter Monday evening in Sons of America Hall, where his genial countenance and portly form were seen everywhere among the crowd, he contracted a cold. Although feeling indisposed on Tuesday, he did not complain until evening, when Dr. George W. Seibert was called in. He prescribed for the patient, whose condition continued about the same throughout Wednesday. Shortly before 9 o'clock in the evening, he became suddenly worse and Dr. Seibert was hurriedly summoned, but before relief could be given him, he expired while sitting on a chair in his bedroom. Within a comparatively short time, the sad news had spread all over the city and although many expressions of sorrow were then heard, it was not until today that the full force of the loss was felt. His daughter, Mrs. Rank, came here this morning from Harrisburg, and his son, Erwin, is now speeding homeward from Homestead. The other members of his family were with him when death came.
There are none who knew him but will miss him. In his home, there is a vacancy that can never again be filled, for he was a model husband and father, his devotion to his family being marked. His friends numbered a host and all are deeply grieved at his taking away. To them "Barney" was the soul of honor. Of a genial and charitable disposition, he was liberal minded and firm in his convictions. Members of the Rescue Hose Company knew him as "Pop" and can scarcely realize even now that he has gone from them. He was the life of the organization of which be was the principal promoter. Always leading in the efforts to keep the company ever moving forward, his absence now will be much felt. The Democratic Party had in him a representative member and has every reason to feel proud of the record he made in the offices to which they elected him. He discharged his duties with credit to himself, his ward, his party and the city. Had he been spared he would have again added new laurels to the party for on May 1 he would have again entered pubic life after a retirement of three years, by again resuming the duties of alderman of the Fifth ward. Only on Easter Monday did the party in the county add to his honors by selecting him as one of the delegates to the state convention. Without doubt, he was the most popular man in the party and he well deserved the honor. No one was better known than he was, for everybody knew him. For everybody, he had a happy greeting and pleasant word and as he lived an honest, upright life, his loss will be felt all the more keenly by the community at large, which has forgotten its own great loss in sympathizing with his family in their bereavement.
Albert E. Garrett was the son of Levi Garrett, was born October 10, 1850, in this city. On July 5, 1863, when he was aged 12 years, 8 months and 25 days he enlisted as a private in Company H, Forty-eighth Pennsylvania volunteers. After 30 days service at Reading and Scranton he was mustered out with the company on August 26, 1863. He re-entered the service January 14, 1864, as a private in Company B, Second Pennsylvania volunteers' heavy artillery, which was also known as the One Hundred and Twelfth Pennsylvania volunteers, and was mustered out at the close of the war, Jan. 29, 1866. During this enlistment, he participated in the battles of Cold Harbor, Fair Oaks, Malvern Hill and Petersburg, besides doing important duty at various points. He was wounded in the left ankle June 18. 1864, near Petersburg. On February 6, 1867, he entered the regular army service, becoming a corporal of Company C, Forty-second U. S. infantry. He became a sergeant on December 19, 1868, and on April 22, 1869 was transferred to Company D, Sixth U. S. infantry, being honorably discharged February 6, 1870, after doing duly at Sacketts Harbor and Fort Porter, Buffalo, N.Y., Forts Gibson and Snell, Indian Territory, and Fort Smith, Arkansas. Subsequently he became prominent in state militia circles, being captain of Company G, Eighth regiment, N.G.P., which was commonly known here as the Coleman Guards. Especially commendable was his action during the '77 strike. For some years be was engaged in business as a slater, but after representing the Fifth ward for a term as a common councilman, in 1889 when he was elected alderman of the ward on the Democratic ticket, he retired from the business and devoted his energy and time to his new duties. While still alderman, he was elected mayor in 1893. At the expiration of his term as alderman, he was defeated for re-election by Charles 0. Booth, Republican, by a small majority, but on Feb 21 last was again elected by one of the largest majorities ever given a ward candidate.
Deceased always taking a deep interest in fire matters, he was one of the organizers of the Rescue fire company and gave much of his time to furthering the organization's success. He was a mason, a member of Acme lodge, No. 427, Knights of Pythias, having been captain of the uniformed rank, and a member of the Firemen's aid association. He was also a member of St. John's Reformed Church. On March 3, 1867, he married Miss Mary E. Penn and on Nov. 18, 1886, married his second wife, Mrs. Kate E. Henry, who survives him. The surviving children are Mrs. Barry Rank, Harrisburg; Erwin A., who is working at Homestead; Robert F., Edith, Florence, Ruth and Catharine Garrett and George B. Henry, a step son, all of this city. His father, Levi, is an inmate of the Dayton, Ohio, soldiers' home. These brothers, Hiram, Harrisburg, Wesley, East Hanover, Morris, this city, and a sister, Elizabeth, living in Iowa, also survive him. [Lebanon Daily News]
While attending the Rescue fire company's sixth annual ball on Easter Monday evening in Sons of America Hall, where his genial countenance and portly form were seen everywhere among the crowd, he contracted a cold. Although feeling indisposed on Tuesday, he did not complain until evening, when Dr. George W. Seibert was called in. He prescribed for the patient, whose condition continued about the same throughout Wednesday. Shortly before 9 o'clock in the evening, he became suddenly worse and Dr. Seibert was hurriedly summoned, but before relief could be given him, he expired while sitting on a chair in his bedroom. Within a comparatively short time, the sad news had spread all over the city and although many expressions of sorrow were then heard, it was not until today that the full force of the loss was felt. His daughter, Mrs. Rank, came here this morning from Harrisburg, and his son, Erwin, is now speeding homeward from Homestead. The other members of his family were with him when death came.
There are none who knew him but will miss him. In his home, there is a vacancy that can never again be filled, for he was a model husband and father, his devotion to his family being marked. His friends numbered a host and all are deeply grieved at his taking away. To them "Barney" was the soul of honor. Of a genial and charitable disposition, he was liberal minded and firm in his convictions. Members of the Rescue Hose Company knew him as "Pop" and can scarcely realize even now that he has gone from them. He was the life of the organization of which be was the principal promoter. Always leading in the efforts to keep the company ever moving forward, his absence now will be much felt. The Democratic Party had in him a representative member and has every reason to feel proud of the record he made in the offices to which they elected him. He discharged his duties with credit to himself, his ward, his party and the city. Had he been spared he would have again added new laurels to the party for on May 1 he would have again entered pubic life after a retirement of three years, by again resuming the duties of alderman of the Fifth ward. Only on Easter Monday did the party in the county add to his honors by selecting him as one of the delegates to the state convention. Without doubt, he was the most popular man in the party and he well deserved the honor. No one was better known than he was, for everybody knew him. For everybody, he had a happy greeting and pleasant word and as he lived an honest, upright life, his loss will be felt all the more keenly by the community at large, which has forgotten its own great loss in sympathizing with his family in their bereavement.
Albert E. Garrett was the son of Levi Garrett, was born October 10, 1850, in this city. On July 5, 1863, when he was aged 12 years, 8 months and 25 days he enlisted as a private in Company H, Forty-eighth Pennsylvania volunteers. After 30 days service at Reading and Scranton he was mustered out with the company on August 26, 1863. He re-entered the service January 14, 1864, as a private in Company B, Second Pennsylvania volunteers' heavy artillery, which was also known as the One Hundred and Twelfth Pennsylvania volunteers, and was mustered out at the close of the war, Jan. 29, 1866. During this enlistment, he participated in the battles of Cold Harbor, Fair Oaks, Malvern Hill and Petersburg, besides doing important duty at various points. He was wounded in the left ankle June 18. 1864, near Petersburg. On February 6, 1867, he entered the regular army service, becoming a corporal of Company C, Forty-second U. S. infantry. He became a sergeant on December 19, 1868, and on April 22, 1869 was transferred to Company D, Sixth U. S. infantry, being honorably discharged February 6, 1870, after doing duly at Sacketts Harbor and Fort Porter, Buffalo, N.Y., Forts Gibson and Snell, Indian Territory, and Fort Smith, Arkansas. Subsequently he became prominent in state militia circles, being captain of Company G, Eighth regiment, N.G.P., which was commonly known here as the Coleman Guards. Especially commendable was his action during the '77 strike. For some years be was engaged in business as a slater, but after representing the Fifth ward for a term as a common councilman, in 1889 when he was elected alderman of the ward on the Democratic ticket, he retired from the business and devoted his energy and time to his new duties. While still alderman, he was elected mayor in 1893. At the expiration of his term as alderman, he was defeated for re-election by Charles 0. Booth, Republican, by a small majority, but on Feb 21 last was again elected by one of the largest majorities ever given a ward candidate.
Deceased always taking a deep interest in fire matters, he was one of the organizers of the Rescue fire company and gave much of his time to furthering the organization's success. He was a mason, a member of Acme lodge, No. 427, Knights of Pythias, having been captain of the uniformed rank, and a member of the Firemen's aid association. He was also a member of St. John's Reformed Church. On March 3, 1867, he married Miss Mary E. Penn and on Nov. 18, 1886, married his second wife, Mrs. Kate E. Henry, who survives him. The surviving children are Mrs. Barry Rank, Harrisburg; Erwin A., who is working at Homestead; Robert F., Edith, Florence, Ruth and Catharine Garrett and George B. Henry, a step son, all of this city. His father, Levi, is an inmate of the Dayton, Ohio, soldiers' home. These brothers, Hiram, Harrisburg, Wesley, East Hanover, Morris, this city, and a sister, Elizabeth, living in Iowa, also survive him. [Lebanon Daily News]
6 April 1899: Ex-Mayor Albert E. Garrett died suddenly Wednesday evening at his home, 531 Lehman Street, of congestion of the brain. The disease developed Tuesday evening but only a few hours before death did it assert itself and then in such a marked degree that before medical aid could be properly employed it had proved fatal. The news of the death spread rapidly and caused a profound sensation. Many would not credit the report and although the hour was late made the visit to the Garrett residence, where it was confirmed. By his death, the city loses one of her best sons, who has been proven to be one of the most popular of her representatives, socially politically, and otherwise.
While attending the Rescue fire company's sixth annual ball on Easter Monday evening in Sons of America Hall, where his genial countenance and portly form were seen everywhere among the crowd, he contracted a cold. Although feeling indisposed on Tuesday, he did not complain until evening, when Dr. George W. Seibert was called in. He prescribed for the patient, whose condition continued about the same throughout Wednesday. Shortly before 9 o'clock in the evening, he became suddenly worse and Dr. Seibert was hurriedly summoned, but before relief could be given him, he expired while sitting on a chair in his bedroom. Within a comparatively short time, the sad news had spread all over the city and although many expressions of sorrow were then heard, it was not until today that the full force of the loss was felt. His daughter, Mrs. Rank, came here this morning from Harrisburg, and his son, Erwin, is now speeding homeward from Homestead. The other members of his family were with him when death came.
There are none who knew him but will miss him. In his home, there is a vacancy that can never again be filled, for he was a model husband and father, his devotion to his family being marked. His friends numbered a host and all are deeply grieved at his taking away. To them "Barney" was the soul of honor. Of a genial and charitable disposition, he was liberal minded and firm in his convictions. Members of the Rescue Hose Company knew him as "Pop" and can scarcely realize even now that he has gone from them. He was the life of the organization of which be was the principal promoter. Always leading in the efforts to keep the company ever moving forward, his absence now will be much felt. The Democratic Party had in him a representative member and has every reason to feel proud of the record he made in the offices to which they elected him. He discharged his duties with credit to himself, his ward, his party and the city. Had he been spared he would have again added new laurels to the party for on May 1 he would have again entered pubic life after a retirement of three years, by again resuming the duties of alderman of the Fifth ward. Only on Easter Monday did the party in the county add to his honors by selecting him as one of the delegates to the state convention. Without doubt, he was the most popular man in the party and he well deserved the honor. No one was better known than he was, for everybody knew him. For everybody, he had a happy greeting and pleasant word and as he lived an honest, upright life, his loss will be felt all the more keenly by the community at large, which has forgotten its own great loss in sympathizing with his family in their bereavement.
Albert E. Garrett was the son of Levi Garrett, was born October 10, 1850, in this city. On July 5, 1863, when he was aged 12 years, 8 months and 25 days he enlisted as a private in Company H, Forty-eighth Pennsylvania volunteers. After 30 days service at Reading and Scranton he was mustered out with the company on August 26, 1863. He re-entered the service January 14, 1864, as a private in Company B, Second Pennsylvania volunteers' heavy artillery, which was also known as the One Hundred and Twelfth Pennsylvania volunteers, and was mustered out at the close of the war, Jan. 29, 1866. During this enlistment, he participated in the battles of Cold Harbor, Fair Oaks, Malvern Hill and Petersburg, besides doing important duty at various points. He was wounded in the left ankle June 18. 1864, near Petersburg. On February 6, 1867, he entered the regular army service, becoming a corporal of Company C, Forty-second U. S. infantry. He became a sergeant on December 19, 1868, and on April 22, 1869 was transferred to Company D, Sixth U. S. infantry, being honorably discharged February 6, 1870, after doing duly at Sacketts Harbor and Fort Porter, Buffalo, N.Y., Forts Gibson and Snell, Indian Territory, and Fort Smith, Arkansas. Subsequently he became prominent in state militia circles, being captain of Company G, Eighth regiment, N.G.P., which was commonly known here as the Coleman Guards. Especially commendable was his action during the '77 strike. For some years be was engaged in business as a slater, but after representing the Fifth ward for a term as a common councilman, in 1889 when he was elected alderman of the ward on the Democratic ticket, he retired from the business and devoted his energy and time to his new duties. While still alderman, he was elected mayor in 1893. At the expiration of his term as alderman, he was defeated for re-election by Charles 0. Booth, Republican, by a small majority, but on Feb 21 last was again elected by one of the largest majorities ever given a ward candidate.
Deceased always taking a deep interest in fire matters, he was one of the organizers of the Rescue fire company and gave much of his time to furthering the organization's success. He was a mason, a member of Acme lodge, No. 427, Knights of Pythias, having been captain of the uniformed rank, and a member of the Firemen's aid association. He was also a member of St. John's Reformed Church. On March 3, 1867, he married Miss Mary E. Penn and on Nov. 18, 1886, married his second wife, Mrs. Kate E. Henry, who survives him. The surviving children are Mrs. Barry Rank, Harrisburg; Erwin A., who is working at Homestead; Robert F., Edith, Florence, Ruth and Catharine Garrett and George B. Henry, a step son, all of this city. His father, Levi, is an inmate of the Dayton, Ohio, soldiers' home. These brothers, Hiram, Harrisburg, Wesley, East Hanover, Morris, this city, and a sister, Elizabeth, living in Iowa, also survive him. [Lebanon Daily News]
While attending the Rescue fire company's sixth annual ball on Easter Monday evening in Sons of America Hall, where his genial countenance and portly form were seen everywhere among the crowd, he contracted a cold. Although feeling indisposed on Tuesday, he did not complain until evening, when Dr. George W. Seibert was called in. He prescribed for the patient, whose condition continued about the same throughout Wednesday. Shortly before 9 o'clock in the evening, he became suddenly worse and Dr. Seibert was hurriedly summoned, but before relief could be given him, he expired while sitting on a chair in his bedroom. Within a comparatively short time, the sad news had spread all over the city and although many expressions of sorrow were then heard, it was not until today that the full force of the loss was felt. His daughter, Mrs. Rank, came here this morning from Harrisburg, and his son, Erwin, is now speeding homeward from Homestead. The other members of his family were with him when death came.
There are none who knew him but will miss him. In his home, there is a vacancy that can never again be filled, for he was a model husband and father, his devotion to his family being marked. His friends numbered a host and all are deeply grieved at his taking away. To them "Barney" was the soul of honor. Of a genial and charitable disposition, he was liberal minded and firm in his convictions. Members of the Rescue Hose Company knew him as "Pop" and can scarcely realize even now that he has gone from them. He was the life of the organization of which be was the principal promoter. Always leading in the efforts to keep the company ever moving forward, his absence now will be much felt. The Democratic Party had in him a representative member and has every reason to feel proud of the record he made in the offices to which they elected him. He discharged his duties with credit to himself, his ward, his party and the city. Had he been spared he would have again added new laurels to the party for on May 1 he would have again entered pubic life after a retirement of three years, by again resuming the duties of alderman of the Fifth ward. Only on Easter Monday did the party in the county add to his honors by selecting him as one of the delegates to the state convention. Without doubt, he was the most popular man in the party and he well deserved the honor. No one was better known than he was, for everybody knew him. For everybody, he had a happy greeting and pleasant word and as he lived an honest, upright life, his loss will be felt all the more keenly by the community at large, which has forgotten its own great loss in sympathizing with his family in their bereavement.
Albert E. Garrett was the son of Levi Garrett, was born October 10, 1850, in this city. On July 5, 1863, when he was aged 12 years, 8 months and 25 days he enlisted as a private in Company H, Forty-eighth Pennsylvania volunteers. After 30 days service at Reading and Scranton he was mustered out with the company on August 26, 1863. He re-entered the service January 14, 1864, as a private in Company B, Second Pennsylvania volunteers' heavy artillery, which was also known as the One Hundred and Twelfth Pennsylvania volunteers, and was mustered out at the close of the war, Jan. 29, 1866. During this enlistment, he participated in the battles of Cold Harbor, Fair Oaks, Malvern Hill and Petersburg, besides doing important duty at various points. He was wounded in the left ankle June 18. 1864, near Petersburg. On February 6, 1867, he entered the regular army service, becoming a corporal of Company C, Forty-second U. S. infantry. He became a sergeant on December 19, 1868, and on April 22, 1869 was transferred to Company D, Sixth U. S. infantry, being honorably discharged February 6, 1870, after doing duly at Sacketts Harbor and Fort Porter, Buffalo, N.Y., Forts Gibson and Snell, Indian Territory, and Fort Smith, Arkansas. Subsequently he became prominent in state militia circles, being captain of Company G, Eighth regiment, N.G.P., which was commonly known here as the Coleman Guards. Especially commendable was his action during the '77 strike. For some years be was engaged in business as a slater, but after representing the Fifth ward for a term as a common councilman, in 1889 when he was elected alderman of the ward on the Democratic ticket, he retired from the business and devoted his energy and time to his new duties. While still alderman, he was elected mayor in 1893. At the expiration of his term as alderman, he was defeated for re-election by Charles 0. Booth, Republican, by a small majority, but on Feb 21 last was again elected by one of the largest majorities ever given a ward candidate.
Deceased always taking a deep interest in fire matters, he was one of the organizers of the Rescue fire company and gave much of his time to furthering the organization's success. He was a mason, a member of Acme lodge, No. 427, Knights of Pythias, having been captain of the uniformed rank, and a member of the Firemen's aid association. He was also a member of St. John's Reformed Church. On March 3, 1867, he married Miss Mary E. Penn and on Nov. 18, 1886, married his second wife, Mrs. Kate E. Henry, who survives him. The surviving children are Mrs. Barry Rank, Harrisburg; Erwin A., who is working at Homestead; Robert F., Edith, Florence, Ruth and Catharine Garrett and George B. Henry, a step son, all of this city. His father, Levi, is an inmate of the Dayton, Ohio, soldiers' home. These brothers, Hiram, Harrisburg, Wesley, East Hanover, Morris, this city, and a sister, Elizabeth, living in Iowa, also survive him. [Lebanon Daily News]
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