Richard W. Nance of 332 South Fourth street, died Wednesday night at 9:65 o'clock in Blessing hospital, following an illness of more than 10 months from complications. He had been in the Presbyterian hospital, Chicago, taking treatment from specialists, returning to this city three weeks ago and had been falling rapidly ever since. Mr. Nance was born in Columbus, Ill., May 4, 1842 and was 75 years old. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clement Nance, pioneer residents of Adams county, and came to Quincy when a boy. He entered the employ of a local stove foundry and later became a member of the Bonnett & Nance Stove company, retiring from active work about 10 years ago. For many years Mr. Nance was one of the city's most prominent business men and was held In high esteem by a large circle of friends. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Aurella Beebe, Aug. 13, 1884 and they have resided in 332 South Fourth Street ever since. He is survived by his widow, one daughter. Miss Helen, at home and a son. Frank Beebe of New York City. He aIso leaves two sisters, Mrs. Anna Rogers and Mrs. E. F. Berrian of this city. The Quincy Daily Journal, Thursday, September 13, 1917; Page: 2
Richard W. Nance of 332 South Fourth street, died Wednesday night at 9:65 o'clock in Blessing hospital, following an illness of more than 10 months from complications. He had been in the Presbyterian hospital, Chicago, taking treatment from specialists, returning to this city three weeks ago and had been falling rapidly ever since. Mr. Nance was born in Columbus, Ill., May 4, 1842 and was 75 years old. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clement Nance, pioneer residents of Adams county, and came to Quincy when a boy. He entered the employ of a local stove foundry and later became a member of the Bonnett & Nance Stove company, retiring from active work about 10 years ago. For many years Mr. Nance was one of the city's most prominent business men and was held In high esteem by a large circle of friends. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Aurella Beebe, Aug. 13, 1884 and they have resided in 332 South Fourth Street ever since. He is survived by his widow, one daughter. Miss Helen, at home and a son. Frank Beebe of New York City. He aIso leaves two sisters, Mrs. Anna Rogers and Mrs. E. F. Berrian of this city. The Quincy Daily Journal, Thursday, September 13, 1917; Page: 2
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