William L. Hull 1873-1896

HULL, DILLON, BROWN, HOLTHOUSE

Posted By: Merllene Andre Bendixen (email)
Date: 4/7/2011 at 21:12:15

W. L. Hull Died From Injuries Caused by Horse
Former Estherville Resident Died First of Week
Funeral Services Today
Was in Real Estate Business Here – Moved to Wisconsin Four Years Ago
W. L. Hull, a former resident of Estherville, died at his home in Wisconsin the first of the week as the result of injuries sustained some two weeks ago. The body was brought to this city this afternoon for burial. Funeral services are being conducted at the Christian church this afternoon by Dr. Green and burial will be made in the West Side cemetery.

Mr. Hull was a former business man of Estherville, at one time conducting the confectionery where Ralph is now located. He later went into the insurance and real estate business and moved to Wisconsin some four or five years ago. He was the son-in-law of O. Dillon of this city.

The accident which caused his death was the result of a horse stepping on him, injuring him so severely he could not get well. He was riding horseback at the time, driving a bull. The bull turned on the horse and knocked it down, throwing Mr. Hull. The horse, as it was getting to its feet again, stepped on Mr. Hull, inflicting the fatal injuries.

The many friends of the family are deeply pained to learn of his untimely death. He was known in this city as a man of honor and he had a great circle of friends who will join with us in extending deepest sympathy to the bereaved family. We are unable at this time to get the complete obituary, but will publish it in full next week. (Estherville Democrat, Estherville, IA, April 26, 1922)

In Memorium
The subject of this brief sketch William L. Hull was born in DeWitt Co., Ill. April 3rd 1873; departed this life at his home near Superior, Wis. April 24th 1922 age 49 years and 21 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Hattie Dillon at Ludlow, Ill., March 11, 1896.

This union was blessed with four children three daughters and one son as follows: Mrs. Clarence Brown of near Estherville, Iowa, Eva, Madge and Milford at home. He and wife moved from Illinois and settled for a short time in Minnesota where he engaged in farming. Removing from Minnesota he came to Iowa and settled on a farm near Estherville later he removed from the farm and engaged in business in town. On removing from Estherville he settled on a farm near Superior Wisconsin where he continued to reside until called by death to his heavenly home. Early in life he united with the church of Christ and lived an earnest consistent Christian. He was honorable and upright in all his business relations having the confidence and respect of all his business associates. He was a loving husband and affectionate father a good citizen and a true friend and neighbor. He leaves to mourn his early demise his loving wife, children one sister, Clara B. Holthouse of Cheyenne, Wyo., one brother Charles H. Hull of Superior, Wis. other relatives and many friend. Funeral services were held at the church of Christ Estherville Iowa Wednesday afternoon April 26 at 3:30 p.m. A large concourse of friends and neighbors were present in sympathy with the bereaved and to pay their tribute of respect to the memory of him they knew and loved. The floral offerings by friends were many and beautiful. The pall bearers were former friends and neighbors and as follows: C. E. Person, Arland Lough, Charles Hall, Chris Danielson, George Lyman and Guy Noel. (Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, IA, May 3, 1922)