Dr. W. V. English d. 1893

ENGLISH, NEWLON

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 11/30/2001 at 20:33:51

A Sad Bereavement.

This community was shocked last Thursday at the news of the death of Dr. W. V. English which occurred at home in Keokuk, after an illness of twenty-three days, of typhoid fever, May 1st, '93. He was Principal of the Bonaparte schools for two years, and made many friends as an educator and citizen by his straightforward, gentlemanly course. The last time he was in Bonaparte was a few weeks before the death of Mrs. Sidney Parker, whom he came to see in the line of professional duty, and little did we think as we gazed upon his strong manly form, that he would follow his patient so soon to the great beyond. His age was twenty-nine years, and was a bright young man of promising future. He was one of the first graduates of the Keokuk Medical college and immediately after finishing entered into partnership with Dr. Maxwell. He was without an equal among the young physicians of that section of country. His death was a terrible misfortune to the profession and sad bereavement to his beloved wife. His remains were taken to Dallas City, Ill., the home of Mrs. English's parents. It seems hard that one so bright should be taken from a life of promising usefulness, but there is consolation in the fact that "He doeth all things well."

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DR. ENGLISH DEAD.

He Passes Away Rather Unexpectedly To-Day.

Dr. W. V. English, aged twenty-nine years, died this forenoon at 11 o'clock, at his home, No. 903 High street, of typhoid fever, after an illness of twenty-one days. Though dangerous at all times, the disease had developed no alarming symptoms until a short time before the end came when hemorrhage of the bowels set in, which caused his death.

Deceased was born in New Jersey and came west with his parents when about four years of age. They located near Macomb, Ill., where he grew to manhood. He was educated in the public schools of Macomb and Valparaiso, Ind., and followed teaching for a few years, being principal of a number of schools, among them being the public schools at Bonaparte, Io. When he quit teaching he commenced reading medicine and was one of the first graduates of the Keokuk Medical college, and immediately after graduating entered into partnership with Dr. T. J. Maxwell, of this city, the partnership existing until his demise. He was a bright young man, with a promising future. It is said by the medical fraternity that he was without an equal among the young physicians of this section of the country. Besides he was an honorable, upright man in every particular and a perfect gentleman. He was well thought of by his brother physicians and every person who knew him counted him as their friend.

Four years ago he and Miss Hattie Newlon, daughter of Dr. B. F. Newlon, of Dallas City, Ill., were united in marriage. They were very much devoted to each other and his illness and death has left Mrs. English almost prostrated. He is also survived by his father, two sisters and two brothers.

He was a member of Morning Star lodge, Knights of Pythias. The remains will be shipped to Dallas City for burial, under the auspices of the K. P. order.

The sad news of his death was received with sorrow throughout the city.

The funeral services will be held at the residence tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock, after which the remains will be taken to Dallas City. Friends of the family are invited to attend.

[hand written on this obit. is "May 3-93"]

Source: Entler Scrapbook, vol. 6, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA

I am NOT related and am posting this obit for those who may find this person in their family history.