Obituary: Teutopolis Press - October 7, 1937
WILLIAM W. AUSTIN DIES
William W Austin, of Effingham, 66 years of age died at St. Anthony's Hospital at Effingham Wednesday, September 29, 1937, at 11' o'clock am after having been in failing health for the past few years.
Mr Austin was born on the Austin farm near Effingham on April 3, 1871, as the son of Mr and Mrs, Edward Austin. After receiving his education in the Effingham schools he entered Austin College where he studied for two years. He held various positions of trust until February 13, 1907, when he was appointed postmaster at Effingham by the then President Theodore Roosevelt. He served in this capacity for more than twenty years.
Mr Austin, a world war veteran, was very active in the American Legion. He was elected Commander of the Effingham Post; later he wan made County Commander, then he served as District and Division Commander, until he became Junior Vice-Commander of the State. He eventually became the Chairman of the Finance Committee of the American Legion and at the time of his death was a member of the State Poppy Commission.
In 1903 Mr Austin received the commission as First Lieutenant of Co. G 4th Inft., of the Illinois National Guard and in 1907 was made captain of the company. He served in the Mexican uprising under General Pershing. He also served his country for two years in the World War, 1917-1918.
The subject of this sketch is survived by his devoted wife, the former Mamie Wade; two sons: James W of Washington, D. C., and T. Edward of Effingham; four daughters: Miss Linnie of Effingham; Mrs Garland (Mary) Orr of Highland; Mrs Paul (Ruth) Grant of Mattoon and Mrs Wm. (Cornelia) Boyle of Altamont. Two grandchildren also survive as well as four brothers: Harry of Birmingham, Ala.; Charles and Cal of Effingham and Walter of Tampa, Fla.; and three sisters, namely: Cornelia Austin and Mrs Julia Hooker of Effingham and Mrs Gertrude Harris of Los Angeles California, USA.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, Rev. F. K. Vernon officiating, two of Mr Austin's favorite hymns were bung by the Presbyterian choir. Floral offerings, which were so numerous that they filled the entire front of the church, and had to be taken to the cemetery in a truck, were handled by group of flower bearers furnished by the Effingham Woman's Club and by the American Legion Auxiliary. Hundreds of local people and representatives of every city in this part of this state, rode in solemn procession or gathered on the streets to pay a farewell tribute to an outstanding citizen. Past state commanding officers of the American Legion and past and present officials of the various districts and divisions from over the state were in attendance. This was one of the largest funeral ever held in this part of the state.
This paper extends its heartfelt sympathy to the family of Mr Austin.
Find A Grave contributor Ronald J Repking
WILLIAM W. AUSTIN DIES
William W Austin, of Effingham, 66 years of age died at St. Anthony's Hospital at Effingham Wednesday, September 29, 1937, at 11' o'clock am after having been in failing health for the past few years.
Mr Austin was born on the Austin farm near Effingham on April 3, 1871, as the son of Mr and Mrs, Edward Austin. After receiving his education in the Effingham schools he entered Austin College where he studied for two years. He held various positions of trust until February 13, 1907, when he was appointed postmaster at Effingham by the then President Theodore Roosevelt. He served in this capacity for more than twenty years.
Mr Austin, a world war veteran, was very active in the American Legion. He was elected Commander of the Effingham Post; later he wan made County Commander, then he served as District and Division Commander, until he became Junior Vice-Commander of the State. He eventually became the Chairman of the Finance Committee of the American Legion and at the time of his death was a member of the State Poppy Commission.
In 1903 Mr Austin received the commission as First Lieutenant of Co. G 4th Inft., of the Illinois National Guard and in 1907 was made captain of the company. He served in the Mexican uprising under General Pershing. He also served his country for two years in the World War, 1917-1918.
The subject of this sketch is survived by his devoted wife, the former Mamie Wade; two sons: James W of Washington, D. C., and T. Edward of Effingham; four daughters: Miss Linnie of Effingham; Mrs Garland (Mary) Orr of Highland; Mrs Paul (Ruth) Grant of Mattoon and Mrs Wm. (Cornelia) Boyle of Altamont. Two grandchildren also survive as well as four brothers: Harry of Birmingham, Ala.; Charles and Cal of Effingham and Walter of Tampa, Fla.; and three sisters, namely: Cornelia Austin and Mrs Julia Hooker of Effingham and Mrs Gertrude Harris of Los Angeles California, USA.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, Rev. F. K. Vernon officiating, two of Mr Austin's favorite hymns were bung by the Presbyterian choir. Floral offerings, which were so numerous that they filled the entire front of the church, and had to be taken to the cemetery in a truck, were handled by group of flower bearers furnished by the Effingham Woman's Club and by the American Legion Auxiliary. Hundreds of local people and representatives of every city in this part of this state, rode in solemn procession or gathered on the streets to pay a farewell tribute to an outstanding citizen. Past state commanding officers of the American Legion and past and present officials of the various districts and divisions from over the state were in attendance. This was one of the largest funeral ever held in this part of the state.
This paper extends its heartfelt sympathy to the family of Mr Austin.
Find A Grave contributor Ronald J Repking
Obituary: Teutopolis Press - October 7, 1937
WILLIAM W. AUSTIN DIES
William W Austin, of Effingham, 66 years of age died at St. Anthony's Hospital at Effingham Wednesday, September 29, 1937, at 11' o'clock am after having been in failing health for the past few years.
Mr Austin was born on the Austin farm near Effingham on April 3, 1871, as the son of Mr and Mrs, Edward Austin. After receiving his education in the Effingham schools he entered Austin College where he studied for two years. He held various positions of trust until February 13, 1907, when he was appointed postmaster at Effingham by the then President Theodore Roosevelt. He served in this capacity for more than twenty years.
Mr Austin, a world war veteran, was very active in the American Legion. He was elected Commander of the Effingham Post; later he wan made County Commander, then he served as District and Division Commander, until he became Junior Vice-Commander of the State. He eventually became the Chairman of the Finance Committee of the American Legion and at the time of his death was a member of the State Poppy Commission.
In 1903 Mr Austin received the commission as First Lieutenant of Co. G 4th Inft., of the Illinois National Guard and in 1907 was made captain of the company. He served in the Mexican uprising under General Pershing. He also served his country for two years in the World War, 1917-1918.
The subject of this sketch is survived by his devoted wife, the former Mamie Wade; two sons: James W of Washington, D. C., and T. Edward of Effingham; four daughters: Miss Linnie of Effingham; Mrs Garland (Mary) Orr of Highland; Mrs Paul (Ruth) Grant of Mattoon and Mrs Wm. (Cornelia) Boyle of Altamont. Two grandchildren also survive as well as four brothers: Harry of Birmingham, Ala.; Charles and Cal of Effingham and Walter of Tampa, Fla.; and three sisters, namely: Cornelia Austin and Mrs Julia Hooker of Effingham and Mrs Gertrude Harris of Los Angeles California, USA.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, Rev. F. K. Vernon officiating, two of Mr Austin's favorite hymns were bung by the Presbyterian choir. Floral offerings, which were so numerous that they filled the entire front of the church, and had to be taken to the cemetery in a truck, were handled by group of flower bearers furnished by the Effingham Woman's Club and by the American Legion Auxiliary. Hundreds of local people and representatives of every city in this part of this state, rode in solemn procession or gathered on the streets to pay a farewell tribute to an outstanding citizen. Past state commanding officers of the American Legion and past and present officials of the various districts and divisions from over the state were in attendance. This was one of the largest funeral ever held in this part of the state.
This paper extends its heartfelt sympathy to the family of Mr Austin.
Find A Grave contributor Ronald J Repking
WILLIAM W. AUSTIN DIES
William W Austin, of Effingham, 66 years of age died at St. Anthony's Hospital at Effingham Wednesday, September 29, 1937, at 11' o'clock am after having been in failing health for the past few years.
Mr Austin was born on the Austin farm near Effingham on April 3, 1871, as the son of Mr and Mrs, Edward Austin. After receiving his education in the Effingham schools he entered Austin College where he studied for two years. He held various positions of trust until February 13, 1907, when he was appointed postmaster at Effingham by the then President Theodore Roosevelt. He served in this capacity for more than twenty years.
Mr Austin, a world war veteran, was very active in the American Legion. He was elected Commander of the Effingham Post; later he wan made County Commander, then he served as District and Division Commander, until he became Junior Vice-Commander of the State. He eventually became the Chairman of the Finance Committee of the American Legion and at the time of his death was a member of the State Poppy Commission.
In 1903 Mr Austin received the commission as First Lieutenant of Co. G 4th Inft., of the Illinois National Guard and in 1907 was made captain of the company. He served in the Mexican uprising under General Pershing. He also served his country for two years in the World War, 1917-1918.
The subject of this sketch is survived by his devoted wife, the former Mamie Wade; two sons: James W of Washington, D. C., and T. Edward of Effingham; four daughters: Miss Linnie of Effingham; Mrs Garland (Mary) Orr of Highland; Mrs Paul (Ruth) Grant of Mattoon and Mrs Wm. (Cornelia) Boyle of Altamont. Two grandchildren also survive as well as four brothers: Harry of Birmingham, Ala.; Charles and Cal of Effingham and Walter of Tampa, Fla.; and three sisters, namely: Cornelia Austin and Mrs Julia Hooker of Effingham and Mrs Gertrude Harris of Los Angeles California, USA.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, Rev. F. K. Vernon officiating, two of Mr Austin's favorite hymns were bung by the Presbyterian choir. Floral offerings, which were so numerous that they filled the entire front of the church, and had to be taken to the cemetery in a truck, were handled by group of flower bearers furnished by the Effingham Woman's Club and by the American Legion Auxiliary. Hundreds of local people and representatives of every city in this part of this state, rode in solemn procession or gathered on the streets to pay a farewell tribute to an outstanding citizen. Past state commanding officers of the American Legion and past and present officials of the various districts and divisions from over the state were in attendance. This was one of the largest funeral ever held in this part of the state.
This paper extends its heartfelt sympathy to the family of Mr Austin.
Find A Grave contributor Ronald J Repking
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