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Robert B. McCall

MCCALL, JACKSON

Posted By: Rebecca Foster (email)
Date: 9/7/2014 at 13:12:52

The McCall funeral

Funeral services for Robert B. McCall, pioneer Mississippi river pilot, were held from the E. A. Horrigan & Son chapel at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon, with interment in Le Claire , Ia.

The Rev. F. R. McLean officiated at the chapel and members of Snow Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Le Claire, held a short service. Several hymns were sung by a quartet, composed of Mrs. Mahlan Bailey, and the Rev. Mr. McLean. A sacred solo was also rendered by A. H. Lovett.

The burial in Le Claire cemetery was in charge of Snow Lodge. The pallbearers, all members of Trinity Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Davenport , were T. Marshall, G. Stewart, S. Braden, S. Robin, W. Mengel and E. Retmeyer.

Source: The Davenport Democrat and Leader, Davenport, Ia., 26 Oct 1925.

Robert B. McCall, Veteran Pilot on Mississippi, Dies

One of the final chapters of the picturesque history of the Mississippi river was concluded this morning with the death of Robert McCall, pioneer river pilot, which occurred at 8 o’clock at his home, 1226 Ripley street , Davenport , Although 78 years of age he had enjoyed robust health and death terminated an illness of but a short duration.

Mr. McCall was born in Pennsylvania on January 7, 1847, but came to this community in his early youth and soon became attracted to activities pertaining to the river, which were then almost at their height. He married Miss Abbie Carpenter Stanley at Davenport and the couple had since made their home in this community.

He was a life-long member of the United Presbyterian church and was a past master of Snow Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Le Claire. He was also a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Belle Jackson of McAllen, Tex. Two sons, Robert S. McCall of Los Angeles and Harold McCall of Santa Monica, Calif. Two brothers, Dave and James McCall of Davenport; two sisters, Mrs. David Carr and Mrs. Belle Compton, also of davenport, and three grandchildren.

The body was removed to the E. A. Horrigan & Son mortuary pending arrangements for the funeral.

Source: The Daily Times, Davenport, Ia., 21 Oct 1925.

*1900 Davenport Directory: McCall, Robert B, wife Abbie C Capt. Stmr Rutledge r 2113 Ripley.

R. B. M’Call, Well Known Old River Pilot, Found Dead in His Bed Today

Stroke proves fatal to intimate friend of the late Capt. John Streckfus, Body discovered by Mrs. May Reeder, Proprietor of the Reeder home, Coroner Cantwell Pronounces Death Due to Apolexy.

“Well I suppose I’ll be the next to fall in line; only a few of us old timers and pioneer river men left.” Those were the words of Robert Bell McCall, well known old Mississippi river character, and for many years a steamboat pilot on the river, to his wife as she read the announcement concerning the death of the late John Streckfus, also a pioneer on the river and previous to his death, head of the Streckfus lines, which occurred last week.

This morning Mr. McCall’s prediction became a reality. His lifeless body was discovered in his bed at 8 o;clock by Mrs. May Reeder, proprietor of the Reeder Home, where he and his wife had resided in their old age. His death was pronounced as due to apoplexy by Coroner J. D. Cantwell, who was summoned.

Mr. Mc Call for many years resided in Le Claire, and there maintained his headquarters as a pilot. He had hobnobbed with many of the oldest and most historical river men, and was considered among his associates one of the most expert plots of the few who dared steer a raft boat over the rapids between Davenport and Le Claire.

Fraternally Prominent

Mr. McCall came here in his early youth from Pennsylvania where he was born on Jan 7, 1847 since, he had made this community his life home. In 1855 he was united in marriage to Miss Abbie Carpenter Stanley in Davenport .

He was an active member of Snow Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Le Claire of which he was Master for 20 years now being recognized as a Past Master. He was also a member of the Modern Woodmen. Religiously he was affiliated with the United Presbyterian faith,

In the past few years he was associated with the Gordon Van Tine company. Besides his wife he leaves to mourn his loss, four children, Mrs. Charles Hummel of Davenport, Mrs. Belle Junkach of McAllen, Texas, Robert S. McCall of Los Angeles, and Harold McCall of Santa Monica, Cal.; two brothers, David and James McCall, both of Davenport and Mrs. Belle Compton, also of Davenport, and three grandchildren.

The body was removed to the E. A. Horrigan & Sons mortuary pending the arrival of his out of town children. The funeral announcement will appear later.

Source: The Davenport Democrat & Leader, Davenport, Ia., 21 Oct 1925, p. 17.


 

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