DEATH OF JOHN LITTLEPAGE
Occurred at Mobile, Alabama - Sad Intelligence Received Here Yesterday
The sad intelligence was received here yesterday of the death at Mobile, Alabama, of John W. Littlepage, which occurred presumably yesterday morning. The telegram to his relatives here did not give the cause of his death, but it is thought by his relatives that it was from what is commonly called "swamp fever" a sickness belonging to the lower Tombigbee and Alabama rivers, up which streams from Mobile, Ala.. Captain Littlepage had been streamboating during the past three years and had been twice attacked by that dread fever which is peculiar to most southern waters.
The deceased was about 55 years of age and was born and reared in this community at the old Littlepage homestead, about a mile below the city, on the Charleston and Pt. Pleasant turnpike.
He was the eldest of five brothers, Adam B., Sam D., Chas., Dr. Alex Littlepage and two sisters, Mrs. A. M. Putney and Mrs. Bennett, all of whom survive him except the latter.
During his residence here he occupied a number of positions of trust, having been for several years and deputy United States marshal under Marshal Vinson during President Cleveland's administration and also for some years was street commissioner of Charleston, all of which duties he discharged with ability and satisfaction. He also spent a number of years streamboating on the Kanawha and Ohio rivers and for some time lived in the western states. He was a man of fine presence and bearing, having a splendid physique, and while being noted for his courage and fearlessness was as kind and gentle as a child. He had hosts of friends in this city and county, who will hear the sad tidings of his death with genuine sorrow and regret.
His remains will be shipped here for interment and will probably reach this city some time tomorrow. Due notice will be given of the funeral arrangements as soon as they are definitely known.
--Charleston Daily Gazette [WV] Oct 10, 1900 Wed
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IN SPRING HILL CEMETERY
Remains of Captain John W. Littlepage Were Laid Yesterday Afternoon
The funeral services of John W. Littlepage were conducted at the First Presbyterian church yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. Dr. J. C. Barr and were very largely attended. The deceased was a member of Stonewall Jackson Camp of Confederate Veterans of this city, and the funeral was in charge of that order, the pall bearers being chosen from among its members.
They were: Major Bradford, Dr. Aylor, W. H. Lynn, A. F. Wallen, Dr. Wilcox, J. W. Vickers, William Wilson and John E. Jones. The remains were interred in Spring Hill cemetery.
The following clipping concerning Captain Littlepage's death is taken from the Mobile Register, of Mobile, Alabama:
"Captain John W. Littlepage died last night at Providence Infirmary after an illness of only a few days. Deceased was a native of Charleston, Kanawha county, West Virginia, and was 55 years of age. Captain Littlepage came to Mobile about two years ago and was a river man, having been mate on the Blees and later captain of the Mary. He was an exemplary man of jovial disposition and steady habits. He had many friends here. The captain took sick on his last trip on the Mary, while at Selma, and was brought here and taken to the infirmary where he grew worse until death ended his sufferings. He leaves a wife here and four brothers, Messrs. Adam, Samuel, Charles and Alex. Littlepage, in Charleston, W. Va."
--Charleston Daily Gazette [WV] Oct 13, 1900 Sat
Occurred at Mobile, Alabama - Sad Intelligence Received Here Yesterday
The sad intelligence was received here yesterday of the death at Mobile, Alabama, of John W. Littlepage, which occurred presumably yesterday morning. The telegram to his relatives here did not give the cause of his death, but it is thought by his relatives that it was from what is commonly called "swamp fever" a sickness belonging to the lower Tombigbee and Alabama rivers, up which streams from Mobile, Ala.. Captain Littlepage had been streamboating during the past three years and had been twice attacked by that dread fever which is peculiar to most southern waters.
The deceased was about 55 years of age and was born and reared in this community at the old Littlepage homestead, about a mile below the city, on the Charleston and Pt. Pleasant turnpike.
He was the eldest of five brothers, Adam B., Sam D., Chas., Dr. Alex Littlepage and two sisters, Mrs. A. M. Putney and Mrs. Bennett, all of whom survive him except the latter.
During his residence here he occupied a number of positions of trust, having been for several years and deputy United States marshal under Marshal Vinson during President Cleveland's administration and also for some years was street commissioner of Charleston, all of which duties he discharged with ability and satisfaction. He also spent a number of years streamboating on the Kanawha and Ohio rivers and for some time lived in the western states. He was a man of fine presence and bearing, having a splendid physique, and while being noted for his courage and fearlessness was as kind and gentle as a child. He had hosts of friends in this city and county, who will hear the sad tidings of his death with genuine sorrow and regret.
His remains will be shipped here for interment and will probably reach this city some time tomorrow. Due notice will be given of the funeral arrangements as soon as they are definitely known.
--Charleston Daily Gazette [WV] Oct 10, 1900 Wed
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IN SPRING HILL CEMETERY
Remains of Captain John W. Littlepage Were Laid Yesterday Afternoon
The funeral services of John W. Littlepage were conducted at the First Presbyterian church yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. Dr. J. C. Barr and were very largely attended. The deceased was a member of Stonewall Jackson Camp of Confederate Veterans of this city, and the funeral was in charge of that order, the pall bearers being chosen from among its members.
They were: Major Bradford, Dr. Aylor, W. H. Lynn, A. F. Wallen, Dr. Wilcox, J. W. Vickers, William Wilson and John E. Jones. The remains were interred in Spring Hill cemetery.
The following clipping concerning Captain Littlepage's death is taken from the Mobile Register, of Mobile, Alabama:
"Captain John W. Littlepage died last night at Providence Infirmary after an illness of only a few days. Deceased was a native of Charleston, Kanawha county, West Virginia, and was 55 years of age. Captain Littlepage came to Mobile about two years ago and was a river man, having been mate on the Blees and later captain of the Mary. He was an exemplary man of jovial disposition and steady habits. He had many friends here. The captain took sick on his last trip on the Mary, while at Selma, and was brought here and taken to the infirmary where he grew worse until death ended his sufferings. He leaves a wife here and four brothers, Messrs. Adam, Samuel, Charles and Alex. Littlepage, in Charleston, W. Va."
--Charleston Daily Gazette [WV] Oct 13, 1900 Sat
DEATH OF JOHN LITTLEPAGE
Occurred at Mobile, Alabama - Sad Intelligence Received Here Yesterday
The sad intelligence was received here yesterday of the death at Mobile, Alabama, of John W. Littlepage, which occurred presumably yesterday morning. The telegram to his relatives here did not give the cause of his death, but it is thought by his relatives that it was from what is commonly called "swamp fever" a sickness belonging to the lower Tombigbee and Alabama rivers, up which streams from Mobile, Ala.. Captain Littlepage had been streamboating during the past three years and had been twice attacked by that dread fever which is peculiar to most southern waters.
The deceased was about 55 years of age and was born and reared in this community at the old Littlepage homestead, about a mile below the city, on the Charleston and Pt. Pleasant turnpike.
He was the eldest of five brothers, Adam B., Sam D., Chas., Dr. Alex Littlepage and two sisters, Mrs. A. M. Putney and Mrs. Bennett, all of whom survive him except the latter.
During his residence here he occupied a number of positions of trust, having been for several years and deputy United States marshal under Marshal Vinson during President Cleveland's administration and also for some years was street commissioner of Charleston, all of which duties he discharged with ability and satisfaction. He also spent a number of years streamboating on the Kanawha and Ohio rivers and for some time lived in the western states. He was a man of fine presence and bearing, having a splendid physique, and while being noted for his courage and fearlessness was as kind and gentle as a child. He had hosts of friends in this city and county, who will hear the sad tidings of his death with genuine sorrow and regret.
His remains will be shipped here for interment and will probably reach this city some time tomorrow. Due notice will be given of the funeral arrangements as soon as they are definitely known.
--Charleston Daily Gazette [WV] Oct 10, 1900 Wed
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IN SPRING HILL CEMETERY
Remains of Captain John W. Littlepage Were Laid Yesterday Afternoon
The funeral services of John W. Littlepage were conducted at the First Presbyterian church yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. Dr. J. C. Barr and were very largely attended. The deceased was a member of Stonewall Jackson Camp of Confederate Veterans of this city, and the funeral was in charge of that order, the pall bearers being chosen from among its members.
They were: Major Bradford, Dr. Aylor, W. H. Lynn, A. F. Wallen, Dr. Wilcox, J. W. Vickers, William Wilson and John E. Jones. The remains were interred in Spring Hill cemetery.
The following clipping concerning Captain Littlepage's death is taken from the Mobile Register, of Mobile, Alabama:
"Captain John W. Littlepage died last night at Providence Infirmary after an illness of only a few days. Deceased was a native of Charleston, Kanawha county, West Virginia, and was 55 years of age. Captain Littlepage came to Mobile about two years ago and was a river man, having been mate on the Blees and later captain of the Mary. He was an exemplary man of jovial disposition and steady habits. He had many friends here. The captain took sick on his last trip on the Mary, while at Selma, and was brought here and taken to the infirmary where he grew worse until death ended his sufferings. He leaves a wife here and four brothers, Messrs. Adam, Samuel, Charles and Alex. Littlepage, in Charleston, W. Va."
--Charleston Daily Gazette [WV] Oct 13, 1900 Sat
Occurred at Mobile, Alabama - Sad Intelligence Received Here Yesterday
The sad intelligence was received here yesterday of the death at Mobile, Alabama, of John W. Littlepage, which occurred presumably yesterday morning. The telegram to his relatives here did not give the cause of his death, but it is thought by his relatives that it was from what is commonly called "swamp fever" a sickness belonging to the lower Tombigbee and Alabama rivers, up which streams from Mobile, Ala.. Captain Littlepage had been streamboating during the past three years and had been twice attacked by that dread fever which is peculiar to most southern waters.
The deceased was about 55 years of age and was born and reared in this community at the old Littlepage homestead, about a mile below the city, on the Charleston and Pt. Pleasant turnpike.
He was the eldest of five brothers, Adam B., Sam D., Chas., Dr. Alex Littlepage and two sisters, Mrs. A. M. Putney and Mrs. Bennett, all of whom survive him except the latter.
During his residence here he occupied a number of positions of trust, having been for several years and deputy United States marshal under Marshal Vinson during President Cleveland's administration and also for some years was street commissioner of Charleston, all of which duties he discharged with ability and satisfaction. He also spent a number of years streamboating on the Kanawha and Ohio rivers and for some time lived in the western states. He was a man of fine presence and bearing, having a splendid physique, and while being noted for his courage and fearlessness was as kind and gentle as a child. He had hosts of friends in this city and county, who will hear the sad tidings of his death with genuine sorrow and regret.
His remains will be shipped here for interment and will probably reach this city some time tomorrow. Due notice will be given of the funeral arrangements as soon as they are definitely known.
--Charleston Daily Gazette [WV] Oct 10, 1900 Wed
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IN SPRING HILL CEMETERY
Remains of Captain John W. Littlepage Were Laid Yesterday Afternoon
The funeral services of John W. Littlepage were conducted at the First Presbyterian church yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. Dr. J. C. Barr and were very largely attended. The deceased was a member of Stonewall Jackson Camp of Confederate Veterans of this city, and the funeral was in charge of that order, the pall bearers being chosen from among its members.
They were: Major Bradford, Dr. Aylor, W. H. Lynn, A. F. Wallen, Dr. Wilcox, J. W. Vickers, William Wilson and John E. Jones. The remains were interred in Spring Hill cemetery.
The following clipping concerning Captain Littlepage's death is taken from the Mobile Register, of Mobile, Alabama:
"Captain John W. Littlepage died last night at Providence Infirmary after an illness of only a few days. Deceased was a native of Charleston, Kanawha county, West Virginia, and was 55 years of age. Captain Littlepage came to Mobile about two years ago and was a river man, having been mate on the Blees and later captain of the Mary. He was an exemplary man of jovial disposition and steady habits. He had many friends here. The captain took sick on his last trip on the Mary, while at Selma, and was brought here and taken to the infirmary where he grew worse until death ended his sufferings. He leaves a wife here and four brothers, Messrs. Adam, Samuel, Charles and Alex. Littlepage, in Charleston, W. Va."
--Charleston Daily Gazette [WV] Oct 13, 1900 Sat
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