Obituary from the Edwardsville Intelligencer, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, Monday, April 6, 1914, page 1:
Vincent Thomas Ferguson, an Edwardsville attorney, passed away Saturday afternoon at 4:40 o'clock at his home at 308 Hillsboro avenue after an illness of twelve days. He suffered with bladder trouble which developed the blood poison known as "septicemia."
Mr. Ferguson had been suffering for some years with slight attacks of the trouble, but had been up and around. Two weeks ago tonight, when Mr. Ferguson retired, he had a bad attack and was never able to leave his bed again.
His condition was not considered very serious until last Thursday, when blood poisoning set in and he declined steadily. He was very weak all day Saturday, but was conscious until several minutes before he died. He passed away with the members of the family surrounding his bedside.
Mr. Ferguson was born in Edwardsville on January 5, 1878, and at the time of his death was aged 36 years, 2 months and 29 days. This city had been his home all his life. He attended the grade schools here and also the High School. Before he had finished High School, he decided to enter the Leclaire Academy, which was at that time in charge of Prof. J.W. Caldwell.
After graduating from the Academy he entered the office of his brother, Dr. E.C. Ferguson, where he was secretary and also studied pharmacy and put up subscriptions. He worked in his brother's office for more than a year, then decided to take up law.
He attended the law college at Ann Arbor for more than a year and then entered the law college at Chattanooga where he remained for a year. Graduating in his legal studies, he was admitted to the bar at the age of 26.
He then opened an office in partnership with Ernest Bradshaw in the Madison store building on Purcell street, and retained this office for a short time, then established his place of business at his home.
Mr. Ferguson was well liked by every one. He was a dutiful son, and a loving brother and his death will be mourned by many who acquired his friendship during his short life.
Mr. Ferguson was an active member of the congregation of St. Mary's Catholic church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. For some time he was lecturer for the Knights of Columbus. He was foremost among those who organized the local council.
A good deal of his legal services were tendered free to those in need of them. Especially was this true as concerned his friends in St. Mary's congregation. They were at liberty to call upon him at any time, and he never thought of requesting a fee for the advice he gave them.
He was particularly good as an organizer, having an excellent grasp of detail and by common consent Vincent was looked to when the church or any of its societies was considering some enterprise or undertaking, for he was not only willing but successful in the matter of arrangements.
One of the best sides of his character, however, was one which was but little known outside the family circle, and that was his devotion to his home duties. He lavished upon his mother the tenderest care, and assisted her in every way in the management of the household and the attention to its regular routine. It was a rare trait of character for a young man to cheerfully give as much time to his home as Vincent did, and those of the latter's friends who were aware of this remember him admiringly for it.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Anna Ferguson, with whom he resided, two brothers, Dr. E.C. Ferguson of this city, and John Ferguson of St. Louis and an aunt Miss Jane Reynolds of this city.
The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at the St. Mary's Catholic church at 10 o'clock where Rev. C.A. O'Reilly will conduct services. The pall bearers will be Cyrus A. Geers, J. Pogue Whiteside, M. Lester Geers, M.B. Kane, James N. Broderick and James J. Burns. Interment will be in the Woodlawn cemetery.
The members of Edwardsville Council No. 1143 Knights of Columbus, will attend the funeral in a body and will assemble in the hall in the Stubbs building on Main street at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Vincent Thomas Ferguson, an Edwardsville attorney, passed away Saturday afternoon at 4:40 o'clock at his home at 308 Hillsboro avenue after an illness of twelve days. He suffered with bladder trouble which developed the blood poison known as "septicemia."
Mr. Ferguson had been suffering for some years with slight attacks of the trouble, but had been up and around. Two weeks ago tonight, when Mr. Ferguson retired, he had a bad attack and was never able to leave his bed again.
His condition was not considered very serious until last Thursday, when blood poisoning set in and he declined steadily. He was very weak all day Saturday, but was conscious until several minutes before he died. He passed away with the members of the family surrounding his bedside.
Mr. Ferguson was born in Edwardsville on January 5, 1878, and at the time of his death was aged 36 years, 2 months and 29 days. This city had been his home all his life. He attended the grade schools here and also the High School. Before he had finished High School, he decided to enter the Leclaire Academy, which was at that time in charge of Prof. J.W. Caldwell.
After graduating from the Academy he entered the office of his brother, Dr. E.C. Ferguson, where he was secretary and also studied pharmacy and put up subscriptions. He worked in his brother's office for more than a year, then decided to take up law.
He attended the law college at Ann Arbor for more than a year and then entered the law college at Chattanooga where he remained for a year. Graduating in his legal studies, he was admitted to the bar at the age of 26.
He then opened an office in partnership with Ernest Bradshaw in the Madison store building on Purcell street, and retained this office for a short time, then established his place of business at his home.
Mr. Ferguson was well liked by every one. He was a dutiful son, and a loving brother and his death will be mourned by many who acquired his friendship during his short life.
Mr. Ferguson was an active member of the congregation of St. Mary's Catholic church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. For some time he was lecturer for the Knights of Columbus. He was foremost among those who organized the local council.
A good deal of his legal services were tendered free to those in need of them. Especially was this true as concerned his friends in St. Mary's congregation. They were at liberty to call upon him at any time, and he never thought of requesting a fee for the advice he gave them.
He was particularly good as an organizer, having an excellent grasp of detail and by common consent Vincent was looked to when the church or any of its societies was considering some enterprise or undertaking, for he was not only willing but successful in the matter of arrangements.
One of the best sides of his character, however, was one which was but little known outside the family circle, and that was his devotion to his home duties. He lavished upon his mother the tenderest care, and assisted her in every way in the management of the household and the attention to its regular routine. It was a rare trait of character for a young man to cheerfully give as much time to his home as Vincent did, and those of the latter's friends who were aware of this remember him admiringly for it.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Anna Ferguson, with whom he resided, two brothers, Dr. E.C. Ferguson of this city, and John Ferguson of St. Louis and an aunt Miss Jane Reynolds of this city.
The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at the St. Mary's Catholic church at 10 o'clock where Rev. C.A. O'Reilly will conduct services. The pall bearers will be Cyrus A. Geers, J. Pogue Whiteside, M. Lester Geers, M.B. Kane, James N. Broderick and James J. Burns. Interment will be in the Woodlawn cemetery.
The members of Edwardsville Council No. 1143 Knights of Columbus, will attend the funeral in a body and will assemble in the hall in the Stubbs building on Main street at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Obituary from the Edwardsville Intelligencer, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, Monday, April 6, 1914, page 1:
Vincent Thomas Ferguson, an Edwardsville attorney, passed away Saturday afternoon at 4:40 o'clock at his home at 308 Hillsboro avenue after an illness of twelve days. He suffered with bladder trouble which developed the blood poison known as "septicemia."
Mr. Ferguson had been suffering for some years with slight attacks of the trouble, but had been up and around. Two weeks ago tonight, when Mr. Ferguson retired, he had a bad attack and was never able to leave his bed again.
His condition was not considered very serious until last Thursday, when blood poisoning set in and he declined steadily. He was very weak all day Saturday, but was conscious until several minutes before he died. He passed away with the members of the family surrounding his bedside.
Mr. Ferguson was born in Edwardsville on January 5, 1878, and at the time of his death was aged 36 years, 2 months and 29 days. This city had been his home all his life. He attended the grade schools here and also the High School. Before he had finished High School, he decided to enter the Leclaire Academy, which was at that time in charge of Prof. J.W. Caldwell.
After graduating from the Academy he entered the office of his brother, Dr. E.C. Ferguson, where he was secretary and also studied pharmacy and put up subscriptions. He worked in his brother's office for more than a year, then decided to take up law.
He attended the law college at Ann Arbor for more than a year and then entered the law college at Chattanooga where he remained for a year. Graduating in his legal studies, he was admitted to the bar at the age of 26.
He then opened an office in partnership with Ernest Bradshaw in the Madison store building on Purcell street, and retained this office for a short time, then established his place of business at his home.
Mr. Ferguson was well liked by every one. He was a dutiful son, and a loving brother and his death will be mourned by many who acquired his friendship during his short life.
Mr. Ferguson was an active member of the congregation of St. Mary's Catholic church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. For some time he was lecturer for the Knights of Columbus. He was foremost among those who organized the local council.
A good deal of his legal services were tendered free to those in need of them. Especially was this true as concerned his friends in St. Mary's congregation. They were at liberty to call upon him at any time, and he never thought of requesting a fee for the advice he gave them.
He was particularly good as an organizer, having an excellent grasp of detail and by common consent Vincent was looked to when the church or any of its societies was considering some enterprise or undertaking, for he was not only willing but successful in the matter of arrangements.
One of the best sides of his character, however, was one which was but little known outside the family circle, and that was his devotion to his home duties. He lavished upon his mother the tenderest care, and assisted her in every way in the management of the household and the attention to its regular routine. It was a rare trait of character for a young man to cheerfully give as much time to his home as Vincent did, and those of the latter's friends who were aware of this remember him admiringly for it.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Anna Ferguson, with whom he resided, two brothers, Dr. E.C. Ferguson of this city, and John Ferguson of St. Louis and an aunt Miss Jane Reynolds of this city.
The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at the St. Mary's Catholic church at 10 o'clock where Rev. C.A. O'Reilly will conduct services. The pall bearers will be Cyrus A. Geers, J. Pogue Whiteside, M. Lester Geers, M.B. Kane, James N. Broderick and James J. Burns. Interment will be in the Woodlawn cemetery.
The members of Edwardsville Council No. 1143 Knights of Columbus, will attend the funeral in a body and will assemble in the hall in the Stubbs building on Main street at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Vincent Thomas Ferguson, an Edwardsville attorney, passed away Saturday afternoon at 4:40 o'clock at his home at 308 Hillsboro avenue after an illness of twelve days. He suffered with bladder trouble which developed the blood poison known as "septicemia."
Mr. Ferguson had been suffering for some years with slight attacks of the trouble, but had been up and around. Two weeks ago tonight, when Mr. Ferguson retired, he had a bad attack and was never able to leave his bed again.
His condition was not considered very serious until last Thursday, when blood poisoning set in and he declined steadily. He was very weak all day Saturday, but was conscious until several minutes before he died. He passed away with the members of the family surrounding his bedside.
Mr. Ferguson was born in Edwardsville on January 5, 1878, and at the time of his death was aged 36 years, 2 months and 29 days. This city had been his home all his life. He attended the grade schools here and also the High School. Before he had finished High School, he decided to enter the Leclaire Academy, which was at that time in charge of Prof. J.W. Caldwell.
After graduating from the Academy he entered the office of his brother, Dr. E.C. Ferguson, where he was secretary and also studied pharmacy and put up subscriptions. He worked in his brother's office for more than a year, then decided to take up law.
He attended the law college at Ann Arbor for more than a year and then entered the law college at Chattanooga where he remained for a year. Graduating in his legal studies, he was admitted to the bar at the age of 26.
He then opened an office in partnership with Ernest Bradshaw in the Madison store building on Purcell street, and retained this office for a short time, then established his place of business at his home.
Mr. Ferguson was well liked by every one. He was a dutiful son, and a loving brother and his death will be mourned by many who acquired his friendship during his short life.
Mr. Ferguson was an active member of the congregation of St. Mary's Catholic church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. For some time he was lecturer for the Knights of Columbus. He was foremost among those who organized the local council.
A good deal of his legal services were tendered free to those in need of them. Especially was this true as concerned his friends in St. Mary's congregation. They were at liberty to call upon him at any time, and he never thought of requesting a fee for the advice he gave them.
He was particularly good as an organizer, having an excellent grasp of detail and by common consent Vincent was looked to when the church or any of its societies was considering some enterprise or undertaking, for he was not only willing but successful in the matter of arrangements.
One of the best sides of his character, however, was one which was but little known outside the family circle, and that was his devotion to his home duties. He lavished upon his mother the tenderest care, and assisted her in every way in the management of the household and the attention to its regular routine. It was a rare trait of character for a young man to cheerfully give as much time to his home as Vincent did, and those of the latter's friends who were aware of this remember him admiringly for it.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Anna Ferguson, with whom he resided, two brothers, Dr. E.C. Ferguson of this city, and John Ferguson of St. Louis and an aunt Miss Jane Reynolds of this city.
The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at the St. Mary's Catholic church at 10 o'clock where Rev. C.A. O'Reilly will conduct services. The pall bearers will be Cyrus A. Geers, J. Pogue Whiteside, M. Lester Geers, M.B. Kane, James N. Broderick and James J. Burns. Interment will be in the Woodlawn cemetery.
The members of Edwardsville Council No. 1143 Knights of Columbus, will attend the funeral in a body and will assemble in the hall in the Stubbs building on Main street at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.
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