From: The Chicago Tribune - 08-05-1918
CITY CUSTODIAN CREGIER DIES AT HOME SUDDENLY
Heart Rupture Fatal Shortly After Sunday Meal.
Dewitt Clinton Cregier
Born July 23, 1865. Died Aug. 4, 1918.
Dewitt Clinton, Cregier, Custodian of police property, died suddenly yesterday afternoon in his home, 2048 Pratt boulevard.
Mr. Cregier, according to Coroner's Physician Henry G. W. Reinhardt and Dr. I. H. Chilcott, 1524 Jarvis avenue, died from a rupture of the heart. He left his office in the city hall on Friday apparently in good health. Saturday he decided to remain home, complaining of a depressed feeling and remained in bed during the day. Yesterday he had as his guest Robert E. Allen of Kenosha. He is related to Mr. Cregier by marriage.
Mr. Cregier, feeling much improved, decided yesterday to act as host at the table. Shortly after the meal he complained of a recurrence of the depressed feeling. He was assisted to his room by his wife and Mr. Allen. As he was being placed on the bed he became unconscious and died before Dr. Chilcott arrived.
Son of Former Mayor.
Mr. Cregier was the son of former Mayor De Witt C. Cregier. He was 53 years old on July 23 last, and had been city custodian for twenty-one years. He received his appointment by civil service under the younger Carter Harrison's administration in 1897.
His father, mayor in 1889 and 1890, died fourteen years ago after a brief illness, leaving seven children.
In 1914, while Mr. Cregier was motoring through Germany with Robert E. Allen, war was declared. His automobile was confiscated in Munich and he and Mr. Allen were taken prisoner. The following day they were permitted to leave, but their automobile was held. An American flag served as their passport.
Mr. Cregier was a member of the Chicago Athletic association, Chicago Automobile club, Elks, and a former commodore of the Columbia Yacht club.
Aged Mother Survives.
Mr. Cregier is survived by his widow. Mrs. Carrie Briggs Cregier; his sister, Mrs. Charles Crane of St. Charles; his bothers, Nathan Banks, Washington R., Frederick Q., and Charles Knapp, and his mother, Mrs. Mary Cregier, now in her eighty-seventh year.
Mr. Cregier was the recipient of praiseworthy mention by the city council for his work in the Iroquois theater fire and the Eastland disaster. Former Fire Attorney Frank J. Hogan, counsellor and friend of Mr. Cregier, said last night that the funeral probably will be held tomorrow.
CITY CUSTODIAN CREGIER DIES AT HOME SUDDENLY
Heart Rupture Fatal Shortly After Sunday Meal.
Dewitt Clinton Cregier
Born July 23, 1865. Died Aug. 4, 1918.
Dewitt Clinton, Cregier, Custodian of police property, died suddenly yesterday afternoon in his home, 2048 Pratt boulevard.
Mr. Cregier, according to Coroner's Physician Henry G. W. Reinhardt and Dr. I. H. Chilcott, 1524 Jarvis avenue, died from a rupture of the heart. He left his office in the city hall on Friday apparently in good health. Saturday he decided to remain home, complaining of a depressed feeling and remained in bed during the day. Yesterday he had as his guest Robert E. Allen of Kenosha. He is related to Mr. Cregier by marriage.
Mr. Cregier, feeling much improved, decided yesterday to act as host at the table. Shortly after the meal he complained of a recurrence of the depressed feeling. He was assisted to his room by his wife and Mr. Allen. As he was being placed on the bed he became unconscious and died before Dr. Chilcott arrived.
Son of Former Mayor.
Mr. Cregier was the son of former Mayor De Witt C. Cregier. He was 53 years old on July 23 last, and had been city custodian for twenty-one years. He received his appointment by civil service under the younger Carter Harrison's administration in 1897.
His father, mayor in 1889 and 1890, died fourteen years ago after a brief illness, leaving seven children.
In 1914, while Mr. Cregier was motoring through Germany with Robert E. Allen, war was declared. His automobile was confiscated in Munich and he and Mr. Allen were taken prisoner. The following day they were permitted to leave, but their automobile was held. An American flag served as their passport.
Mr. Cregier was a member of the Chicago Athletic association, Chicago Automobile club, Elks, and a former commodore of the Columbia Yacht club.
Aged Mother Survives.
Mr. Cregier is survived by his widow. Mrs. Carrie Briggs Cregier; his sister, Mrs. Charles Crane of St. Charles; his bothers, Nathan Banks, Washington R., Frederick Q., and Charles Knapp, and his mother, Mrs. Mary Cregier, now in her eighty-seventh year.
Mr. Cregier was the recipient of praiseworthy mention by the city council for his work in the Iroquois theater fire and the Eastland disaster. Former Fire Attorney Frank J. Hogan, counsellor and friend of Mr. Cregier, said last night that the funeral probably will be held tomorrow.
From: The Chicago Tribune - 08-05-1918
CITY CUSTODIAN CREGIER DIES AT HOME SUDDENLY
Heart Rupture Fatal Shortly After Sunday Meal.
Dewitt Clinton Cregier
Born July 23, 1865. Died Aug. 4, 1918.
Dewitt Clinton, Cregier, Custodian of police property, died suddenly yesterday afternoon in his home, 2048 Pratt boulevard.
Mr. Cregier, according to Coroner's Physician Henry G. W. Reinhardt and Dr. I. H. Chilcott, 1524 Jarvis avenue, died from a rupture of the heart. He left his office in the city hall on Friday apparently in good health. Saturday he decided to remain home, complaining of a depressed feeling and remained in bed during the day. Yesterday he had as his guest Robert E. Allen of Kenosha. He is related to Mr. Cregier by marriage.
Mr. Cregier, feeling much improved, decided yesterday to act as host at the table. Shortly after the meal he complained of a recurrence of the depressed feeling. He was assisted to his room by his wife and Mr. Allen. As he was being placed on the bed he became unconscious and died before Dr. Chilcott arrived.
Son of Former Mayor.
Mr. Cregier was the son of former Mayor De Witt C. Cregier. He was 53 years old on July 23 last, and had been city custodian for twenty-one years. He received his appointment by civil service under the younger Carter Harrison's administration in 1897.
His father, mayor in 1889 and 1890, died fourteen years ago after a brief illness, leaving seven children.
In 1914, while Mr. Cregier was motoring through Germany with Robert E. Allen, war was declared. His automobile was confiscated in Munich and he and Mr. Allen were taken prisoner. The following day they were permitted to leave, but their automobile was held. An American flag served as their passport.
Mr. Cregier was a member of the Chicago Athletic association, Chicago Automobile club, Elks, and a former commodore of the Columbia Yacht club.
Aged Mother Survives.
Mr. Cregier is survived by his widow. Mrs. Carrie Briggs Cregier; his sister, Mrs. Charles Crane of St. Charles; his bothers, Nathan Banks, Washington R., Frederick Q., and Charles Knapp, and his mother, Mrs. Mary Cregier, now in her eighty-seventh year.
Mr. Cregier was the recipient of praiseworthy mention by the city council for his work in the Iroquois theater fire and the Eastland disaster. Former Fire Attorney Frank J. Hogan, counsellor and friend of Mr. Cregier, said last night that the funeral probably will be held tomorrow.
CITY CUSTODIAN CREGIER DIES AT HOME SUDDENLY
Heart Rupture Fatal Shortly After Sunday Meal.
Dewitt Clinton Cregier
Born July 23, 1865. Died Aug. 4, 1918.
Dewitt Clinton, Cregier, Custodian of police property, died suddenly yesterday afternoon in his home, 2048 Pratt boulevard.
Mr. Cregier, according to Coroner's Physician Henry G. W. Reinhardt and Dr. I. H. Chilcott, 1524 Jarvis avenue, died from a rupture of the heart. He left his office in the city hall on Friday apparently in good health. Saturday he decided to remain home, complaining of a depressed feeling and remained in bed during the day. Yesterday he had as his guest Robert E. Allen of Kenosha. He is related to Mr. Cregier by marriage.
Mr. Cregier, feeling much improved, decided yesterday to act as host at the table. Shortly after the meal he complained of a recurrence of the depressed feeling. He was assisted to his room by his wife and Mr. Allen. As he was being placed on the bed he became unconscious and died before Dr. Chilcott arrived.
Son of Former Mayor.
Mr. Cregier was the son of former Mayor De Witt C. Cregier. He was 53 years old on July 23 last, and had been city custodian for twenty-one years. He received his appointment by civil service under the younger Carter Harrison's administration in 1897.
His father, mayor in 1889 and 1890, died fourteen years ago after a brief illness, leaving seven children.
In 1914, while Mr. Cregier was motoring through Germany with Robert E. Allen, war was declared. His automobile was confiscated in Munich and he and Mr. Allen were taken prisoner. The following day they were permitted to leave, but their automobile was held. An American flag served as their passport.
Mr. Cregier was a member of the Chicago Athletic association, Chicago Automobile club, Elks, and a former commodore of the Columbia Yacht club.
Aged Mother Survives.
Mr. Cregier is survived by his widow. Mrs. Carrie Briggs Cregier; his sister, Mrs. Charles Crane of St. Charles; his bothers, Nathan Banks, Washington R., Frederick Q., and Charles Knapp, and his mother, Mrs. Mary Cregier, now in her eighty-seventh year.
Mr. Cregier was the recipient of praiseworthy mention by the city council for his work in the Iroquois theater fire and the Eastland disaster. Former Fire Attorney Frank J. Hogan, counsellor and friend of Mr. Cregier, said last night that the funeral probably will be held tomorrow.
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