ODD ACCIDENT CAUSES DEATH OF I. STEVENS
Ira Rawson Stevens, a veteran of the Civil War, who has made his home in Galesburg for nearly half a century died last night at 6:45 o'clock from a concussion of the brain received when he was thrown to the sidewalk by a city light pole Thursday morning. Workmen were removing a pole at Broad and Ferris Streets and had it lowered to within two feet of the ground. Just as the heavy timber swung to earth it moved sidewise, catching Mr. Stevens, who was looking on, just below the knees. The old man was thrown heavily to the brick walk, his head bumping first. He was unconscious til death. Mr. Stevens died at the Galesburg Hospital. His home was at 74 West North Street.
Mr. Stevens was a contractor and was a member of the firm of Perry and Stevens for 25 years. He held the contracts for the building of Whiting Hall, St. Joseph's Academy, Knox College, Alumni Hall, the city jail and many of the store buildings and private residences in Galesburg. For the past 10 years he has lived a retired life.
Ira Rawson Stevens was born at Sandy Creek, Oswego County, New York, April 8th, 1829 and died in Galesburg October 27, 1916. He spent his early manhood on a farm in Oswego County and responded to the first call for volunteers in New York state at the opening of the Civil War. He enlisted in 1861 as a member of the 24th Regiment, "Iron Brigade," and saw active service for two years. At the end of that time he received honorable discharge. He was one of the few soldiers now living who took part in the Battle of Bull Run.
In 1864 he came to Peoria County to live but after a short sojourn there came to Galesburg, where he was married March 22nd, 1865 to Hannah B. Woolsey. She died January 22nd, 1909. Four daughters were born to this union, Carrie Everlyn, who died in 1911, Mrs. R.C. Kent of Hunnewell, MO, Alta M. Stevens and Mrs. J. Ross McClure, both of Galesburg.
He was married February 8th, 1913 to Mrs. Cordelia Slade Smith of Galesburg. She survives him together with the three daughters.
Mr. Stevens has long been a member of the First Methodist Church and served on the official board until the past few years. He belonged, too, to the G.A.R. Post 45. A wide circle of friends mourn his passing.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home. Rev. L.F. Dimmitt will be in charge. Interment will be made in Linwood Cemetery.
GALESBURG EVENING-MAIL: OCTOBER 28, 1916
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Ira Rawson Stevens, a veteran of the Civil War, who has made his home in Galesburg for nearly half a century died last night at 6:45 o'clock from a concussion of the brain received when he was thrown to the sidewalk by a city light pole Thursday morning. Workmen were removing a pole at Broad and Ferris Streets and had it lowered to within two feet of the ground. Just as the heavy timber swung to earth it moved sidewise, catching Mr. Stevens, who was looking on, just below the knees. The old man was thrown heavily to the brick walk, his head bumping first. He was unconscious til death. Mr. Stevens died at the Galesburg Hospital. His home was at 74 West North Street.
Mr. Stevens was a contractor and was a member of the firm of Perry and Stevens for 25 years. He held the contracts for the building of Whiting Hall, St. Joseph's Academy, Knox College, Alumni Hall, the city jail and many of the store buildings and private residences in Galesburg. For the past 10 years he has lived a retired life.
Ira Rawson Stevens was born at Sandy Creek, Oswego County, New York, April 8th, 1829 and died in Galesburg October 27, 1916. He spent his early manhood on a farm in Oswego County and responded to the first call for volunteers in New York state at the opening of the Civil War. He enlisted in 1861 as a member of the 24th Regiment, "Iron Brigade," and saw active service for two years. At the end of that time he received honorable discharge. He was one of the few soldiers now living who took part in the Battle of Bull Run.
In 1864 he came to Peoria County to live but after a short sojourn there came to Galesburg, where he was married March 22nd, 1865 to Hannah B. Woolsey. She died January 22nd, 1909. Four daughters were born to this union, Carrie Everlyn, who died in 1911, Mrs. R.C. Kent of Hunnewell, MO, Alta M. Stevens and Mrs. J. Ross McClure, both of Galesburg.
He was married February 8th, 1913 to Mrs. Cordelia Slade Smith of Galesburg. She survives him together with the three daughters.
Mr. Stevens has long been a member of the First Methodist Church and served on the official board until the past few years. He belonged, too, to the G.A.R. Post 45. A wide circle of friends mourn his passing.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home. Rev. L.F. Dimmitt will be in charge. Interment will be made in Linwood Cemetery.
GALESBURG EVENING-MAIL: OCTOBER 28, 1916
46876960
ODD ACCIDENT CAUSES DEATH OF I. STEVENS
Ira Rawson Stevens, a veteran of the Civil War, who has made his home in Galesburg for nearly half a century died last night at 6:45 o'clock from a concussion of the brain received when he was thrown to the sidewalk by a city light pole Thursday morning. Workmen were removing a pole at Broad and Ferris Streets and had it lowered to within two feet of the ground. Just as the heavy timber swung to earth it moved sidewise, catching Mr. Stevens, who was looking on, just below the knees. The old man was thrown heavily to the brick walk, his head bumping first. He was unconscious til death. Mr. Stevens died at the Galesburg Hospital. His home was at 74 West North Street.
Mr. Stevens was a contractor and was a member of the firm of Perry and Stevens for 25 years. He held the contracts for the building of Whiting Hall, St. Joseph's Academy, Knox College, Alumni Hall, the city jail and many of the store buildings and private residences in Galesburg. For the past 10 years he has lived a retired life.
Ira Rawson Stevens was born at Sandy Creek, Oswego County, New York, April 8th, 1829 and died in Galesburg October 27, 1916. He spent his early manhood on a farm in Oswego County and responded to the first call for volunteers in New York state at the opening of the Civil War. He enlisted in 1861 as a member of the 24th Regiment, "Iron Brigade," and saw active service for two years. At the end of that time he received honorable discharge. He was one of the few soldiers now living who took part in the Battle of Bull Run.
In 1864 he came to Peoria County to live but after a short sojourn there came to Galesburg, where he was married March 22nd, 1865 to Hannah B. Woolsey. She died January 22nd, 1909. Four daughters were born to this union, Carrie Everlyn, who died in 1911, Mrs. R.C. Kent of Hunnewell, MO, Alta M. Stevens and Mrs. J. Ross McClure, both of Galesburg.
He was married February 8th, 1913 to Mrs. Cordelia Slade Smith of Galesburg. She survives him together with the three daughters.
Mr. Stevens has long been a member of the First Methodist Church and served on the official board until the past few years. He belonged, too, to the G.A.R. Post 45. A wide circle of friends mourn his passing.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home. Rev. L.F. Dimmitt will be in charge. Interment will be made in Linwood Cemetery.
GALESBURG EVENING-MAIL: OCTOBER 28, 1916
46876960
Ira Rawson Stevens, a veteran of the Civil War, who has made his home in Galesburg for nearly half a century died last night at 6:45 o'clock from a concussion of the brain received when he was thrown to the sidewalk by a city light pole Thursday morning. Workmen were removing a pole at Broad and Ferris Streets and had it lowered to within two feet of the ground. Just as the heavy timber swung to earth it moved sidewise, catching Mr. Stevens, who was looking on, just below the knees. The old man was thrown heavily to the brick walk, his head bumping first. He was unconscious til death. Mr. Stevens died at the Galesburg Hospital. His home was at 74 West North Street.
Mr. Stevens was a contractor and was a member of the firm of Perry and Stevens for 25 years. He held the contracts for the building of Whiting Hall, St. Joseph's Academy, Knox College, Alumni Hall, the city jail and many of the store buildings and private residences in Galesburg. For the past 10 years he has lived a retired life.
Ira Rawson Stevens was born at Sandy Creek, Oswego County, New York, April 8th, 1829 and died in Galesburg October 27, 1916. He spent his early manhood on a farm in Oswego County and responded to the first call for volunteers in New York state at the opening of the Civil War. He enlisted in 1861 as a member of the 24th Regiment, "Iron Brigade," and saw active service for two years. At the end of that time he received honorable discharge. He was one of the few soldiers now living who took part in the Battle of Bull Run.
In 1864 he came to Peoria County to live but after a short sojourn there came to Galesburg, where he was married March 22nd, 1865 to Hannah B. Woolsey. She died January 22nd, 1909. Four daughters were born to this union, Carrie Everlyn, who died in 1911, Mrs. R.C. Kent of Hunnewell, MO, Alta M. Stevens and Mrs. J. Ross McClure, both of Galesburg.
He was married February 8th, 1913 to Mrs. Cordelia Slade Smith of Galesburg. She survives him together with the three daughters.
Mr. Stevens has long been a member of the First Methodist Church and served on the official board until the past few years. He belonged, too, to the G.A.R. Post 45. A wide circle of friends mourn his passing.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home. Rev. L.F. Dimmitt will be in charge. Interment will be made in Linwood Cemetery.
GALESBURG EVENING-MAIL: OCTOBER 28, 1916
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