George W. Allen

ALLEN, LEE

Posted By: Sharon Elijah (email)
Date: 5/23/2021 at 17:43:30

11 March 1916 - The Clinton Advertiser

George W. Allen, one of Clinton's oldest and most highly esteemed residents, passed away at 8:30 o'clock this morning at his home, 320 Fifth avenue.

Mr. Allen had been a resident of the city since 1867, when he came here to become associated with Curtis Brothers & Co., and until he was stricken with paralysis seven years ago he had been constantly identified with that firm. Mr. Allen was about 70 years of age. He was prominently identified with the Masonic fraternity, and was an honorary thirty-third degree member of DeMolay Consistory, A.A.S.R. It was the evening of the dedication of Scottish Rite Cathedrel in this city, seven years ago, when he was taken ill with the malady which today ended his life. During those seven years he had been in ill health, although confined in bed by his final illness only one week. Mr. Allen also was a member of the Sons of the Revolution. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Miss Genevieve Allen.

The funeral will not be held before next Tuesday, but the arrangements were not announced this afternoon. The announcement and obituary notice will appear in these columns Monday.

13 March 1916 - The Clinton Advertiser

Services for the late George W. Allen, one of Clinton's oldest residents, who died at his home here last Saturday morning, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock, Reverend Rendall, of the Presbyterian church officiating.

From 11 to 2 o'clock tomorrow, friends may view the remains at the home. Burial will be made in the family vault in Springdale cemetery, following the services.

The announcement of Mr. Allen's death Saturday brought grief to many residents of Clinton, who had known him as a business man and a friend during his life here. The deceased was born in Rochester, New York, where he spent his early boyhood. When a young man he moved to Boston, where he lived during his early life, before coming to Rochelle, Illinois, to become connected with Curtis Brothers and Company in 1862. Five years later he moved to Clinton, where he continued with the Curtis company until his recent illness caused him to give up active work.

Mr. Allen was also a member of the G.A.R., having enlisted in the 8th Illinois Cavalry in 1866.

In 1880, Mr. Allen was united in marriage with Miss Lillian L. Lee, a daughter of one of Clinton's pioneer business men, Francis Lee. Mrs. Allen and one daughter, Genevieve, now survive him.

An old friend, who had known Mr. Allen for many years, has written the following tribute to him.

"Mr. Allen's long residence in our city has made him a familiar figure, and, although he was of a retiring nature, his circle of friends became an extended one. His gentlemanly deportment, pleasant and courteous manners, made him a favorite in his business relations as well as his fraternal and social associations. He was a devoted husband and father, fond of books and all through his careers was studiously adding development to a clear and deliberate mind.

"His integrity, activity, cleanliness of character, his recognition of the 'brotherhood of man' made him surely a worthy pattern for imitation."