Obituary, from the Courier, dated April 26, 1878
Captain William C. Gage - Our citizens were surprised last evening to hear of the sudden death, by apoplexy, of Captain William C. Gage. On learning the fact, a Courier reporter was dispatched to learn the particulars, which are as follows: About half past eight o'clock. a young lad coming along in the neighborhood of East Fayette and Montgomery streets, was accosted by Captain Gage, who was leaning against the fence, and requested to be taken to some doctor's office, he did not care what one, as he was very sick. The young man assisted him to the drug store of Mr. Thomas Lunn, on Montgomery Street, where he sat down in a chair, and Drs. Fuller and Cook were immediately summoned. When they arrived, a few moments later, he was still alive. He was placed lengthwise on the floor, to afford him more ease, as he was evidently suffering intensely, when he expired almost immediately. From the time he came into the store until he died, he spoke not a word. The cause of death was apoplexy, and it was beyond all human skill to render any assistance. For some time, the immediate friends of the Captain have been satisfied that he was failing, and the sad event of last night was not altogether a surprise to them. However, a short time before the sad occurrence, he seemed in his usual spirits, and conversed in a natural manner. He must have been taken very suddenly, as he was nearly helpless when he called for aid. Captain William C. Gage was born in DeRuyter, Madison County, September, 1813, and was consequently in his 65th year. He left DeRuyter in 1847, (having in the meantime been landlord in a hotel in that place), and came to this city, where he has since resided, with the exception of six years. When he first came to Syracuse he took the position of clerk in the old Brintnall Hotel, which was then, on the present site of Talbot House, corner of Fayette and Warren streets. Subsequently, he became lessee of the hotel and kept it for six years. He then went to New York and kept the St. James Hotel. From there he returned to Syracuse, and since then has been proprietor of Empire House for seventeen years and of Syracuse House for two years. For the past two years he has been a man of leisure. Capt. Gage was indeed one of the old landmarks of Syracuse. Blessed with good nature and geniality, kindheartedness and generosity, an abiding friend, he acquired friends without number, and was known as one of the most popular landlords in the country. Everybody knew the Captain, and therefore the announcement of his death was received with corresponding surprise. Undertaker Ryan took the remains in charge. The time of the funeral will be announced hereafter.
Captain William C. Gage - Our citizens were surprised last evening to hear of the sudden death, by apoplexy, of Captain William C. Gage. On learning the fact, a Courier reporter was dispatched to learn the particulars, which are as follows: About half past eight o'clock. a young lad coming along in the neighborhood of East Fayette and Montgomery streets, was accosted by Captain Gage, who was leaning against the fence, and requested to be taken to some doctor's office, he did not care what one, as he was very sick. The young man assisted him to the drug store of Mr. Thomas Lunn, on Montgomery Street, where he sat down in a chair, and Drs. Fuller and Cook were immediately summoned. When they arrived, a few moments later, he was still alive. He was placed lengthwise on the floor, to afford him more ease, as he was evidently suffering intensely, when he expired almost immediately. From the time he came into the store until he died, he spoke not a word. The cause of death was apoplexy, and it was beyond all human skill to render any assistance. For some time, the immediate friends of the Captain have been satisfied that he was failing, and the sad event of last night was not altogether a surprise to them. However, a short time before the sad occurrence, he seemed in his usual spirits, and conversed in a natural manner. He must have been taken very suddenly, as he was nearly helpless when he called for aid. Captain William C. Gage was born in DeRuyter, Madison County, September, 1813, and was consequently in his 65th year. He left DeRuyter in 1847, (having in the meantime been landlord in a hotel in that place), and came to this city, where he has since resided, with the exception of six years. When he first came to Syracuse he took the position of clerk in the old Brintnall Hotel, which was then, on the present site of Talbot House, corner of Fayette and Warren streets. Subsequently, he became lessee of the hotel and kept it for six years. He then went to New York and kept the St. James Hotel. From there he returned to Syracuse, and since then has been proprietor of Empire House for seventeen years and of Syracuse House for two years. For the past two years he has been a man of leisure. Capt. Gage was indeed one of the old landmarks of Syracuse. Blessed with good nature and geniality, kindheartedness and generosity, an abiding friend, he acquired friends without number, and was known as one of the most popular landlords in the country. Everybody knew the Captain, and therefore the announcement of his death was received with corresponding surprise. Undertaker Ryan took the remains in charge. The time of the funeral will be announced hereafter.
Obituary, from the Courier, dated April 26, 1878
Captain William C. Gage - Our citizens were surprised last evening to hear of the sudden death, by apoplexy, of Captain William C. Gage. On learning the fact, a Courier reporter was dispatched to learn the particulars, which are as follows: About half past eight o'clock. a young lad coming along in the neighborhood of East Fayette and Montgomery streets, was accosted by Captain Gage, who was leaning against the fence, and requested to be taken to some doctor's office, he did not care what one, as he was very sick. The young man assisted him to the drug store of Mr. Thomas Lunn, on Montgomery Street, where he sat down in a chair, and Drs. Fuller and Cook were immediately summoned. When they arrived, a few moments later, he was still alive. He was placed lengthwise on the floor, to afford him more ease, as he was evidently suffering intensely, when he expired almost immediately. From the time he came into the store until he died, he spoke not a word. The cause of death was apoplexy, and it was beyond all human skill to render any assistance. For some time, the immediate friends of the Captain have been satisfied that he was failing, and the sad event of last night was not altogether a surprise to them. However, a short time before the sad occurrence, he seemed in his usual spirits, and conversed in a natural manner. He must have been taken very suddenly, as he was nearly helpless when he called for aid. Captain William C. Gage was born in DeRuyter, Madison County, September, 1813, and was consequently in his 65th year. He left DeRuyter in 1847, (having in the meantime been landlord in a hotel in that place), and came to this city, where he has since resided, with the exception of six years. When he first came to Syracuse he took the position of clerk in the old Brintnall Hotel, which was then, on the present site of Talbot House, corner of Fayette and Warren streets. Subsequently, he became lessee of the hotel and kept it for six years. He then went to New York and kept the St. James Hotel. From there he returned to Syracuse, and since then has been proprietor of Empire House for seventeen years and of Syracuse House for two years. For the past two years he has been a man of leisure. Capt. Gage was indeed one of the old landmarks of Syracuse. Blessed with good nature and geniality, kindheartedness and generosity, an abiding friend, he acquired friends without number, and was known as one of the most popular landlords in the country. Everybody knew the Captain, and therefore the announcement of his death was received with corresponding surprise. Undertaker Ryan took the remains in charge. The time of the funeral will be announced hereafter.
Captain William C. Gage - Our citizens were surprised last evening to hear of the sudden death, by apoplexy, of Captain William C. Gage. On learning the fact, a Courier reporter was dispatched to learn the particulars, which are as follows: About half past eight o'clock. a young lad coming along in the neighborhood of East Fayette and Montgomery streets, was accosted by Captain Gage, who was leaning against the fence, and requested to be taken to some doctor's office, he did not care what one, as he was very sick. The young man assisted him to the drug store of Mr. Thomas Lunn, on Montgomery Street, where he sat down in a chair, and Drs. Fuller and Cook were immediately summoned. When they arrived, a few moments later, he was still alive. He was placed lengthwise on the floor, to afford him more ease, as he was evidently suffering intensely, when he expired almost immediately. From the time he came into the store until he died, he spoke not a word. The cause of death was apoplexy, and it was beyond all human skill to render any assistance. For some time, the immediate friends of the Captain have been satisfied that he was failing, and the sad event of last night was not altogether a surprise to them. However, a short time before the sad occurrence, he seemed in his usual spirits, and conversed in a natural manner. He must have been taken very suddenly, as he was nearly helpless when he called for aid. Captain William C. Gage was born in DeRuyter, Madison County, September, 1813, and was consequently in his 65th year. He left DeRuyter in 1847, (having in the meantime been landlord in a hotel in that place), and came to this city, where he has since resided, with the exception of six years. When he first came to Syracuse he took the position of clerk in the old Brintnall Hotel, which was then, on the present site of Talbot House, corner of Fayette and Warren streets. Subsequently, he became lessee of the hotel and kept it for six years. He then went to New York and kept the St. James Hotel. From there he returned to Syracuse, and since then has been proprietor of Empire House for seventeen years and of Syracuse House for two years. For the past two years he has been a man of leisure. Capt. Gage was indeed one of the old landmarks of Syracuse. Blessed with good nature and geniality, kindheartedness and generosity, an abiding friend, he acquired friends without number, and was known as one of the most popular landlords in the country. Everybody knew the Captain, and therefore the announcement of his death was received with corresponding surprise. Undertaker Ryan took the remains in charge. The time of the funeral will be announced hereafter.
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