HAGUE, Vernon Lester 1877 - 1939

HAGUE, CALLISTER, SMILEY, DARLINGTON, HAIG

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 3/18/2006 at 13:50:25

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Monday, July 31, 1939
Front Page, Column 6, and
Page FIVE, Column 7

DEATH CLAIMS VERNON HAGUE THIS MORNING

Was native resident; suffered from heart trouble, complications

Vernon Lester HAGUE, 62, native resident of Jefferson county passed away at 4:15 a.m. today at the Jefferson county hospital. He suffered from heart trouble and complications and had been a patient at the hospital since July 18.

The body was taken to the Murray Funeral Home but arrangements for services have not been made as yet.

Mr. HAGUE is survived by two brothers, Major J. E. HAGUE of Hillsboro and Clarence P. HAGUE of Fairfield; a sister, Mrs. Fred CALLISTER of Spokane, Wash., and a nephew Hague CALLISTER of Portland, Ore.

He was born at Libertyville on February 23, 1877, the son of Albert Gallatin and Harriett (SMILEY) HAGUE. Mr. HAGUE was graduated from Parsons college with a bachelor of arts degree in 1898. He then went to Princeton University and graduated with a bachelor of arts degree, magna cum laude, in 1908. He never married.

Although he traveled considerably, this spring he took his last extensive trip. He went to Europe and the Mediterranean in February and returned in April.

The 1928-29 Volume of "Who's Who in America" has the following to say concerning Mr. HAGUE:

"He is a descendant of Paul DARLINGTON, of the HAIG Clan of Scotland. He was a farm broker in Fairfield from 1900 to 1902 and was then associated with the Leu Livestock Commission company of Chicago advancing to the posts of vice president and manager.

He was also a member of the Chicago Livestock Exchange. Mr. HAGUE organized a chain of banks in Texas in 1909-1910. In Fairfield he worked again as a farm broker until 1925.

"He belonged to Princeton's Whit Hall and the United States Public Service Reserve during the World war. Mr. HAGUE is the owner of a Phi Beta Kappa key. He was a Republican and a member of the Episcopalian church. He wrote extensively on politics and fine arts and made a tour of the world in 1928."

Mr. HAGUE's nephew Hague CALLISTER, will arrive from Portland on Tuesday while Mr. and Mrs. Fred CALLISTER of Spokane will come Wednesday.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Tuesday, August 1, 1939
Front Page, Column 6

HAGUE Services Are Thursday At Murray's

Funeral services for Vernon L. HAGUE will be held on Thursday afternoon, August 3 at 2:00 o'clock at the Murray Funeral Home. Final arrangements have not been made, pending the arrival of Mr. HAGUE's sister, Mrs. Fred CALLISTER of Spokane, Washington tomorrow morning.

Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. A nephew Hague CALLISTER of Portland, Ore., arrived this morning.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.,) Daily Ledger"
Thursday, August 3, 1939
Page FIVE, Column 1

LOCALS

... --Miss Cora SMILEY and Mrs. James SMILEY of Winfield are in the city today being called here by the death of their cousin, Vernon HAGUE. His funeral wil be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock conducted by the Rev. J. I. Dool. ...

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"The Fairfield (Ia.,) Daily Ledger"
Saturday, August 5, 1939
Page SIX, Column 5

LOCALS

... --Miss Cora SMILY (sic) and James SMILEY of Winfield, returned to their home after having attended the funeral services of their cousin Vernon L. HAGUE. ...

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Monday, August 7, 1939
Front Page, Column 3

HAGUE WILL NAMES FOUR TO BENEFITS

Nephew, Fred Hague CALLISTER, disclosed as trustee

Four beneficiaries were named in the last will and testament of the late Vernon Lester HAGUE, according to the document which was opened in the district clerk's office this morning.

The will was drawn up on Jan. 24, 1939, just before Mr. HAGUE made his final trip to Europe, and was witnessed by R. D. Hunt and Dr. J. S. Gaumer.

The will provides that all his estate, real and personal, be turned over to his nephew, Fred Hague CALLISTER, who is to act as trustee. The estate is to be held and invested.

Income from the investment, or the principal if necessary, is to be used to assure Clarance P. HAGUE, a brother; Grace HAGUE CALLISTER, a sister; and Fred E. CALLISTER, a brother-in-law, of a "comfortable living."

After the death of the beneficiaries the entire remainder will go to Fred Hague CALLISTER. Clarence HAGUE was named executor without bond.

The will also contained arrangements for payment of debts and expenses, including the funeral, of Mr. HAGUE's last sickness.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Tuesday, August 8, 1939
Page FIVE, Column 2

LOCALS

... --Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. CALLISTER of Spokane, Washington, who were called to Fairfield by the death of Mrs. CALLISTER's brother, Vernon L. HAGUE, spent Monday at the home of Miss Cora SMILEY at Winfield. Miss SMILEY is a cousin of Mrs. CALLISTER.

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Note: Buried in Lot 2nd.035.