Oak Park Leaves Newspaper - February 28, 1902:
S. D. ATTRIDGE
Death of Well-Known Citizen —Former Assessor and Trustee Laid to Rest.
Samuel D. Attridge died at his home, 135 South Elmwood Avenue, on Sunday, Feb. 23. at 6 o'clock . He had been ill with what the doctors pronounced cancer of the liver since the holidays, though he had never taken entirely to his bed and had sat up more or less each day until within a few hours of his death. About one month ago his case seemed to take a turn for the better and his family and friends; cherished hopes of his recovery, but the gain was only apparent, and he soon entered into the final decline. He suffered no pain and awaited the end with the faith and calmness of the true Christian. He was able to adjust his business affairs, and made all the arrangements for his funeral, even to the details of the service. And when all was done and he had only to wait for the death angel, he lay down, at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, and slept peacefully to the end.
The funeral was on Wednesday afternoon at Grace Church, of which he was a vestryman and treasurer until his last sickness. It was attended by a large concourse of citizens, including nearly the entire membership of General Grant Council of the Royal Arcanum, of which he was a member Floral offerings in large number and of rare beauty attested the esteem in which he was held. The service was conducted by Bishop Anderson, former rector of Grace Church, and by Rev. E. V. Shayler, the present rector. The choir sang hymns selected by Mr. Attridge himself, including “Lead Kindly Light," and "Nearer, My God to Thee."
All the funeral arrangements were in charge of his long-time friend and neighbor, Mr. Frank Kimball. Joseph P. Kampp was director, and the pall bearers were Arthur Gustorf, William Ritchie, Charles L. Chenoweth, Frederick W. Pringle, Henry H. Fulton and James H. Gormley. The interment was at Forest Home.
Mr. Attridge was born at Libertyville, ILL, in 1858, where he spent the early years of his life. At the age of 17 he attended the business college at Waukegan and soon after obtained a position as assistant bookkeeper for the Stephen Price Baking Powder company. And with this firm and its successors, excepting two years, in which he was associated with his brother, James W. Attridge in the Mercantile Warehouse, Mr. Attridge continued as bookkeeper and cashier, and then as traveling salesman, up to the time of his illness.
In 1885 he married Miss Cora Russell of Jefferson Park, and they soon after made their home in Oak Park where they have lived ever since. His genial disposition and active interest in affairs soon made him a large circle of friends, and in 1895 he accepted the Republican nomination for assessor of the Town of Cicero. In that year the Republican ticket was defeated by the independent ticket headed by Henry D. Pierce, but Mr. Attridge ran ahead of his ticket and was elected by a majority of three votes, being the only Republican nominee upon the board. In the following year the Republicans and independents acted in harmony and Mr. Attridge was again nominated and elected assessor. The next year he was elected as trustee of the town and held the office for the full four-year term. The years of his service upon the board were marked by a series of contests over the rapid transit and other franchise matters, in which he took a leading part. He was the sponsor before the board for the celebrated "Kimball ordinance," which was instrumental in securing the extension of the Lake street elevated railroad through Austin and Oak Park, and which finally resulted in a straight five-cent fare to the city.
Mr. Attridge is survived by Mrs. Attridge and three children — Russel aged 15; Marion aged 13, and David aged 11. He has four brothers still living — Charles Attridge of Minneapolis, Kan.; John Attridge of 127 South Elmwood avenue, Oak Park, and William L. and James W. Attridge of Libertyville: also two sisters, Ellen of Bennington, Kan., and Ann Eliza of Oak Park. His mother also survives him at the advanced age of 86 years.
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Son of John Attridge Sr and Susan Levis (both of Ireland)
Husband of Cora A. Russell
Father of Russel Attridge, Marion Attridge, and David Attridge
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Illinois, Cook County Deaths
Name Samual D Attridge
Event Type Death
Event Date 23 Feb 1902
Event Place Oak Park, Cook, Illinois, United States
Gender Male
Age 43
Marital Status Married
Race White
Occupation Salesman
Birth Year (Estimated) 1859
Birthplace Illinois
Funeral Home Crampp Sons
Burial Date 26 Feb 1902
Cemetery Forest Home
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Name Samuel Attridge
Event Type 1900 Census
Event Place Cicero Township Cicero town, Cook, Illinois
Gender Male
Age 39
Marital Status Married
Race White
Years Married 15
Birth Date Jun 1861
Birthplace Illinois
Marriage Year (Estimated) 1885
Father's Birthplace England
Mother's Birthplace England
Samuel Attridge Head M 39 Illinois
Cora Attridge Wife F 35 Illinois
Russell Attridge Son M 13 Illinois
Mary Attridge Daughter F 12 Illinois
David Attridge Son M 9 Illinois
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Name Samuel D. Attridge
Age 27
Birth Date 1858
Spouse's Name Cora A. Russell
Spouse's Age 20
Spouse's Birth Date 1865
License Type Marriage
Event Date 07 Oct 1885
Event Place Cook, Illinois
S. D. ATTRIDGE
Death of Well-Known Citizen —Former Assessor and Trustee Laid to Rest.
Samuel D. Attridge died at his home, 135 South Elmwood Avenue, on Sunday, Feb. 23. at 6 o'clock . He had been ill with what the doctors pronounced cancer of the liver since the holidays, though he had never taken entirely to his bed and had sat up more or less each day until within a few hours of his death. About one month ago his case seemed to take a turn for the better and his family and friends; cherished hopes of his recovery, but the gain was only apparent, and he soon entered into the final decline. He suffered no pain and awaited the end with the faith and calmness of the true Christian. He was able to adjust his business affairs, and made all the arrangements for his funeral, even to the details of the service. And when all was done and he had only to wait for the death angel, he lay down, at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, and slept peacefully to the end.
The funeral was on Wednesday afternoon at Grace Church, of which he was a vestryman and treasurer until his last sickness. It was attended by a large concourse of citizens, including nearly the entire membership of General Grant Council of the Royal Arcanum, of which he was a member Floral offerings in large number and of rare beauty attested the esteem in which he was held. The service was conducted by Bishop Anderson, former rector of Grace Church, and by Rev. E. V. Shayler, the present rector. The choir sang hymns selected by Mr. Attridge himself, including “Lead Kindly Light," and "Nearer, My God to Thee."
All the funeral arrangements were in charge of his long-time friend and neighbor, Mr. Frank Kimball. Joseph P. Kampp was director, and the pall bearers were Arthur Gustorf, William Ritchie, Charles L. Chenoweth, Frederick W. Pringle, Henry H. Fulton and James H. Gormley. The interment was at Forest Home.
Mr. Attridge was born at Libertyville, ILL, in 1858, where he spent the early years of his life. At the age of 17 he attended the business college at Waukegan and soon after obtained a position as assistant bookkeeper for the Stephen Price Baking Powder company. And with this firm and its successors, excepting two years, in which he was associated with his brother, James W. Attridge in the Mercantile Warehouse, Mr. Attridge continued as bookkeeper and cashier, and then as traveling salesman, up to the time of his illness.
In 1885 he married Miss Cora Russell of Jefferson Park, and they soon after made their home in Oak Park where they have lived ever since. His genial disposition and active interest in affairs soon made him a large circle of friends, and in 1895 he accepted the Republican nomination for assessor of the Town of Cicero. In that year the Republican ticket was defeated by the independent ticket headed by Henry D. Pierce, but Mr. Attridge ran ahead of his ticket and was elected by a majority of three votes, being the only Republican nominee upon the board. In the following year the Republicans and independents acted in harmony and Mr. Attridge was again nominated and elected assessor. The next year he was elected as trustee of the town and held the office for the full four-year term. The years of his service upon the board were marked by a series of contests over the rapid transit and other franchise matters, in which he took a leading part. He was the sponsor before the board for the celebrated "Kimball ordinance," which was instrumental in securing the extension of the Lake street elevated railroad through Austin and Oak Park, and which finally resulted in a straight five-cent fare to the city.
Mr. Attridge is survived by Mrs. Attridge and three children — Russel aged 15; Marion aged 13, and David aged 11. He has four brothers still living — Charles Attridge of Minneapolis, Kan.; John Attridge of 127 South Elmwood avenue, Oak Park, and William L. and James W. Attridge of Libertyville: also two sisters, Ellen of Bennington, Kan., and Ann Eliza of Oak Park. His mother also survives him at the advanced age of 86 years.
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Son of John Attridge Sr and Susan Levis (both of Ireland)
Husband of Cora A. Russell
Father of Russel Attridge, Marion Attridge, and David Attridge
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Illinois, Cook County Deaths
Name Samual D Attridge
Event Type Death
Event Date 23 Feb 1902
Event Place Oak Park, Cook, Illinois, United States
Gender Male
Age 43
Marital Status Married
Race White
Occupation Salesman
Birth Year (Estimated) 1859
Birthplace Illinois
Funeral Home Crampp Sons
Burial Date 26 Feb 1902
Cemetery Forest Home
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Name Samuel Attridge
Event Type 1900 Census
Event Place Cicero Township Cicero town, Cook, Illinois
Gender Male
Age 39
Marital Status Married
Race White
Years Married 15
Birth Date Jun 1861
Birthplace Illinois
Marriage Year (Estimated) 1885
Father's Birthplace England
Mother's Birthplace England
Samuel Attridge Head M 39 Illinois
Cora Attridge Wife F 35 Illinois
Russell Attridge Son M 13 Illinois
Mary Attridge Daughter F 12 Illinois
David Attridge Son M 9 Illinois
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Name Samuel D. Attridge
Age 27
Birth Date 1858
Spouse's Name Cora A. Russell
Spouse's Age 20
Spouse's Birth Date 1865
License Type Marriage
Event Date 07 Oct 1885
Event Place Cook, Illinois
Oak Park Leaves Newspaper - February 28, 1902:
S. D. ATTRIDGE
Death of Well-Known Citizen —Former Assessor and Trustee Laid to Rest.
Samuel D. Attridge died at his home, 135 South Elmwood Avenue, on Sunday, Feb. 23. at 6 o'clock . He had been ill with what the doctors pronounced cancer of the liver since the holidays, though he had never taken entirely to his bed and had sat up more or less each day until within a few hours of his death. About one month ago his case seemed to take a turn for the better and his family and friends; cherished hopes of his recovery, but the gain was only apparent, and he soon entered into the final decline. He suffered no pain and awaited the end with the faith and calmness of the true Christian. He was able to adjust his business affairs, and made all the arrangements for his funeral, even to the details of the service. And when all was done and he had only to wait for the death angel, he lay down, at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, and slept peacefully to the end.
The funeral was on Wednesday afternoon at Grace Church, of which he was a vestryman and treasurer until his last sickness. It was attended by a large concourse of citizens, including nearly the entire membership of General Grant Council of the Royal Arcanum, of which he was a member Floral offerings in large number and of rare beauty attested the esteem in which he was held. The service was conducted by Bishop Anderson, former rector of Grace Church, and by Rev. E. V. Shayler, the present rector. The choir sang hymns selected by Mr. Attridge himself, including “Lead Kindly Light," and "Nearer, My God to Thee."
All the funeral arrangements were in charge of his long-time friend and neighbor, Mr. Frank Kimball. Joseph P. Kampp was director, and the pall bearers were Arthur Gustorf, William Ritchie, Charles L. Chenoweth, Frederick W. Pringle, Henry H. Fulton and James H. Gormley. The interment was at Forest Home.
Mr. Attridge was born at Libertyville, ILL, in 1858, where he spent the early years of his life. At the age of 17 he attended the business college at Waukegan and soon after obtained a position as assistant bookkeeper for the Stephen Price Baking Powder company. And with this firm and its successors, excepting two years, in which he was associated with his brother, James W. Attridge in the Mercantile Warehouse, Mr. Attridge continued as bookkeeper and cashier, and then as traveling salesman, up to the time of his illness.
In 1885 he married Miss Cora Russell of Jefferson Park, and they soon after made their home in Oak Park where they have lived ever since. His genial disposition and active interest in affairs soon made him a large circle of friends, and in 1895 he accepted the Republican nomination for assessor of the Town of Cicero. In that year the Republican ticket was defeated by the independent ticket headed by Henry D. Pierce, but Mr. Attridge ran ahead of his ticket and was elected by a majority of three votes, being the only Republican nominee upon the board. In the following year the Republicans and independents acted in harmony and Mr. Attridge was again nominated and elected assessor. The next year he was elected as trustee of the town and held the office for the full four-year term. The years of his service upon the board were marked by a series of contests over the rapid transit and other franchise matters, in which he took a leading part. He was the sponsor before the board for the celebrated "Kimball ordinance," which was instrumental in securing the extension of the Lake street elevated railroad through Austin and Oak Park, and which finally resulted in a straight five-cent fare to the city.
Mr. Attridge is survived by Mrs. Attridge and three children — Russel aged 15; Marion aged 13, and David aged 11. He has four brothers still living — Charles Attridge of Minneapolis, Kan.; John Attridge of 127 South Elmwood avenue, Oak Park, and William L. and James W. Attridge of Libertyville: also two sisters, Ellen of Bennington, Kan., and Ann Eliza of Oak Park. His mother also survives him at the advanced age of 86 years.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Son of John Attridge Sr and Susan Levis (both of Ireland)
Husband of Cora A. Russell
Father of Russel Attridge, Marion Attridge, and David Attridge
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Illinois, Cook County Deaths
Name Samual D Attridge
Event Type Death
Event Date 23 Feb 1902
Event Place Oak Park, Cook, Illinois, United States
Gender Male
Age 43
Marital Status Married
Race White
Occupation Salesman
Birth Year (Estimated) 1859
Birthplace Illinois
Funeral Home Crampp Sons
Burial Date 26 Feb 1902
Cemetery Forest Home
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Name Samuel Attridge
Event Type 1900 Census
Event Place Cicero Township Cicero town, Cook, Illinois
Gender Male
Age 39
Marital Status Married
Race White
Years Married 15
Birth Date Jun 1861
Birthplace Illinois
Marriage Year (Estimated) 1885
Father's Birthplace England
Mother's Birthplace England
Samuel Attridge Head M 39 Illinois
Cora Attridge Wife F 35 Illinois
Russell Attridge Son M 13 Illinois
Mary Attridge Daughter F 12 Illinois
David Attridge Son M 9 Illinois
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Name Samuel D. Attridge
Age 27
Birth Date 1858
Spouse's Name Cora A. Russell
Spouse's Age 20
Spouse's Birth Date 1865
License Type Marriage
Event Date 07 Oct 1885
Event Place Cook, Illinois
S. D. ATTRIDGE
Death of Well-Known Citizen —Former Assessor and Trustee Laid to Rest.
Samuel D. Attridge died at his home, 135 South Elmwood Avenue, on Sunday, Feb. 23. at 6 o'clock . He had been ill with what the doctors pronounced cancer of the liver since the holidays, though he had never taken entirely to his bed and had sat up more or less each day until within a few hours of his death. About one month ago his case seemed to take a turn for the better and his family and friends; cherished hopes of his recovery, but the gain was only apparent, and he soon entered into the final decline. He suffered no pain and awaited the end with the faith and calmness of the true Christian. He was able to adjust his business affairs, and made all the arrangements for his funeral, even to the details of the service. And when all was done and he had only to wait for the death angel, he lay down, at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, and slept peacefully to the end.
The funeral was on Wednesday afternoon at Grace Church, of which he was a vestryman and treasurer until his last sickness. It was attended by a large concourse of citizens, including nearly the entire membership of General Grant Council of the Royal Arcanum, of which he was a member Floral offerings in large number and of rare beauty attested the esteem in which he was held. The service was conducted by Bishop Anderson, former rector of Grace Church, and by Rev. E. V. Shayler, the present rector. The choir sang hymns selected by Mr. Attridge himself, including “Lead Kindly Light," and "Nearer, My God to Thee."
All the funeral arrangements were in charge of his long-time friend and neighbor, Mr. Frank Kimball. Joseph P. Kampp was director, and the pall bearers were Arthur Gustorf, William Ritchie, Charles L. Chenoweth, Frederick W. Pringle, Henry H. Fulton and James H. Gormley. The interment was at Forest Home.
Mr. Attridge was born at Libertyville, ILL, in 1858, where he spent the early years of his life. At the age of 17 he attended the business college at Waukegan and soon after obtained a position as assistant bookkeeper for the Stephen Price Baking Powder company. And with this firm and its successors, excepting two years, in which he was associated with his brother, James W. Attridge in the Mercantile Warehouse, Mr. Attridge continued as bookkeeper and cashier, and then as traveling salesman, up to the time of his illness.
In 1885 he married Miss Cora Russell of Jefferson Park, and they soon after made their home in Oak Park where they have lived ever since. His genial disposition and active interest in affairs soon made him a large circle of friends, and in 1895 he accepted the Republican nomination for assessor of the Town of Cicero. In that year the Republican ticket was defeated by the independent ticket headed by Henry D. Pierce, but Mr. Attridge ran ahead of his ticket and was elected by a majority of three votes, being the only Republican nominee upon the board. In the following year the Republicans and independents acted in harmony and Mr. Attridge was again nominated and elected assessor. The next year he was elected as trustee of the town and held the office for the full four-year term. The years of his service upon the board were marked by a series of contests over the rapid transit and other franchise matters, in which he took a leading part. He was the sponsor before the board for the celebrated "Kimball ordinance," which was instrumental in securing the extension of the Lake street elevated railroad through Austin and Oak Park, and which finally resulted in a straight five-cent fare to the city.
Mr. Attridge is survived by Mrs. Attridge and three children — Russel aged 15; Marion aged 13, and David aged 11. He has four brothers still living — Charles Attridge of Minneapolis, Kan.; John Attridge of 127 South Elmwood avenue, Oak Park, and William L. and James W. Attridge of Libertyville: also two sisters, Ellen of Bennington, Kan., and Ann Eliza of Oak Park. His mother also survives him at the advanced age of 86 years.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Son of John Attridge Sr and Susan Levis (both of Ireland)
Husband of Cora A. Russell
Father of Russel Attridge, Marion Attridge, and David Attridge
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Illinois, Cook County Deaths
Name Samual D Attridge
Event Type Death
Event Date 23 Feb 1902
Event Place Oak Park, Cook, Illinois, United States
Gender Male
Age 43
Marital Status Married
Race White
Occupation Salesman
Birth Year (Estimated) 1859
Birthplace Illinois
Funeral Home Crampp Sons
Burial Date 26 Feb 1902
Cemetery Forest Home
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Name Samuel Attridge
Event Type 1900 Census
Event Place Cicero Township Cicero town, Cook, Illinois
Gender Male
Age 39
Marital Status Married
Race White
Years Married 15
Birth Date Jun 1861
Birthplace Illinois
Marriage Year (Estimated) 1885
Father's Birthplace England
Mother's Birthplace England
Samuel Attridge Head M 39 Illinois
Cora Attridge Wife F 35 Illinois
Russell Attridge Son M 13 Illinois
Mary Attridge Daughter F 12 Illinois
David Attridge Son M 9 Illinois
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Name Samuel D. Attridge
Age 27
Birth Date 1858
Spouse's Name Cora A. Russell
Spouse's Age 20
Spouse's Birth Date 1865
License Type Marriage
Event Date 07 Oct 1885
Event Place Cook, Illinois
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