Rutland Daily Herald
5-17-1889
Death of John Hanley
Family Left Without Means. John Hanley Dies Suddenly, Leaving his family In Destitute Circumstances. John Hanley, about 35 years old, employed as a stone cutter by the Columbian Marble Co. died suddenly yesterday morning at his house on West St. Hanley had not been well and has worked only occasionally for five weeks or more, during the night he complained of severe pains and again soon after rising he returned to his bed and died almost immediately.
Heart disease is supposed to have been the cause of his death. The deceased left a widow and five small children, with scarcely any means of support, two of them being twins born about a month ago, Hanley was well liked and had a large number of friends; he has played in the band for several years and was one of it's popular members. The employees of the Columbian Marble Co, raised nearly $90 which was presented to the widow in the afternoon.
Rutland Daily Herald
5-18-1889
John Hanley's Funeral
The funeral of Mr. John Hanley, who died on Thursday morning
will be held this morning at 9 o'clock at St. Peter's church. Brief services will be held at the house, to the church the Cornet band will lead the procession and will play a dirge; the band will also accompany the remains to the burial grounds in West Rutland. The Marble workers, the Knights of Labor and the band all contributed and raised a purse of nearly $400. which has been presented to the widow of the deceased. |
