D. CARLSON FLOYD
Seattle
BURNED TO DEATH
D. Carlson Floyd, Retired Seattle Jeweler, Meets Tragic Death While on a Fishing Trip
SEATTLE, Wash., May 12.—Burned to death while asleep in his cabin on a fishing trip was the fate of D. Carlson Floyd, retired jeweler of Seattle. Mr. Floyd, 50 years old and several friends from Seattle had gone to Granite Falls for an outing and some recreation. The cabin from some mysterious cause caught fire, burning the retired jeweler to death, and causing painful injuries to his three companions, who escaped with their lives.
Although the jeweler was dragged from the flames into the open, he was burned so badly that George T. Heussy, Seattle druggist, W. K. Jackson, and A. Sherman, owner of the cabin, and fishing companions, could do nothing for him, and he died soon after being brought from the burning building.
After retiring from the jewelry business in which he had been associated in Seattle with his brother-in-law, Stacy Shown in the L. C. Smith building. Mr, Floyd had retired to regain his health at his home in Silverton. He had retired from the jewelry business seven years ago. He came to Seattle from Oregon.
Besides his sister, Mrs. Stacy Shown, he has four other sisters who survive him in Oregon and California.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 19th May 1926
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EDSON ADAMS
San Francisco
EDSON ADAMS DROWNED
Prominent San Francisco Jeweler Meets Sudden Death at Lands End, Ocean Beach
San Francisco, Cal., May 14.—Edson Adams, president of the Edson Adams Co., well-known jeweler, was drowned under unknown circumstances at Lands End, Ocean Beach, between 10.30 and noon today.
Mr. Adams had been in good health but had suffered somewhat from vertigo and walking had been recommended by his physician. He left his office at 10 a. M., perfectly normal in every way and his associates say he had no cause for worry other than the recent death of his brother, H. H. Adams.
Mr. Adams was one of the best known and most respected men in the trade in this city. He came to San Francisco in 1906. He is survived by his widow, a son and daughter.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 19th May 1926
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San Francisco
EDSON ADAMS DROWNED
Prominent San Francisco Jeweler Meets Sudden Death at Lands End, Ocean Beach
San Francisco, Cal., May 14.—Edson Adams, president of the Edson Adams Co., well-known jeweler, was drowned under unknown circumstances at Lands End, Ocean Beach, between 10.30 and noon today.
Mr. Adams had been in good health but had suffered somewhat from vertigo and walking had been recommended by his physician. He left his office at 10 a. M., perfectly normal in every way and his associates say he had no cause for worry other than the recent death of his brother, H. H. Adams.
Mr. Adams was one of the best known and most respected men in the trade in this city. He came to San Francisco in 1906. He is survived by his widow, a son and daughter.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 19th May 1926
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JOHN SKIMANSKI
Detroit
Bandits Shoot Detroit Jeweler While They Are Attempting to Hold Up a Bank
Detroit, Mich., Nov. 6.—John Skimanski, owner of a retail jewelry store at 7175 Michigan Ave., is near death as the result of being shot three times while he was engaged in trimming his window on a recent morning.
On the opposite side of the street a few doors away, bandits attempted to hold up a branch of the Bank of Detroit. Two policemen were informed of the bank raid by children playing in the neighborhood. They intercepted the bandits at the bank door and a pitched battle followed, in which bullets flew in every direction.
Mr. Skimanski, while trimming his windows, chanced to be in line of fire, and he crumpled down as three bullets entered his body. After the fight was over he was taken to a hospital where he has since been making a desperate fight for life. It is stated that two of the bullets came from the bandits.
In the fight one of the bandits was killed and identified, it is said, as a former Detroit policeman. The other bandit, said to be a brother of the one killed, was seriously wounded.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th November 1926
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Detroit
Bandits Shoot Detroit Jeweler While They Are Attempting to Hold Up a Bank
Detroit, Mich., Nov. 6.—John Skimanski, owner of a retail jewelry store at 7175 Michigan Ave., is near death as the result of being shot three times while he was engaged in trimming his window on a recent morning.
On the opposite side of the street a few doors away, bandits attempted to hold up a branch of the Bank of Detroit. Two policemen were informed of the bank raid by children playing in the neighborhood. They intercepted the bandits at the bank door and a pitched battle followed, in which bullets flew in every direction.
Mr. Skimanski, while trimming his windows, chanced to be in line of fire, and he crumpled down as three bullets entered his body. After the fight was over he was taken to a hospital where he has since been making a desperate fight for life. It is stated that two of the bullets came from the bandits.
In the fight one of the bandits was killed and identified, it is said, as a former Detroit policeman. The other bandit, said to be a brother of the one killed, was seriously wounded.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th November 1926
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CHRISTOPHER PETE
Chicago
Christopher Pete, a watchmaker, met with an accident on Monday of last week that caused his death. Mr. Pete, who for the past two years was employed by Swartz’s, at 805 W. 63rd St., was leaving his home at 7156 Bennett St., to go to the store when he slipped and fell down the stairs. He died a couple of hours later. Funeral services were held from the Chapel at 41st and Cottage Grove Ave., on Thursday, with high military honors and interment was at Cedar Masonic cemetery. Mr. Pete was a World War veteran, and was in the thick of battle. He returned home crippled, and this, it is believed, was the cause of his fatal fall. He is survived by his widow and one son.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th November 1926
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Chicago
Christopher Pete, a watchmaker, met with an accident on Monday of last week that caused his death. Mr. Pete, who for the past two years was employed by Swartz’s, at 805 W. 63rd St., was leaving his home at 7156 Bennett St., to go to the store when he slipped and fell down the stairs. He died a couple of hours later. Funeral services were held from the Chapel at 41st and Cottage Grove Ave., on Thursday, with high military honors and interment was at Cedar Masonic cemetery. Mr. Pete was a World War veteran, and was in the thick of battle. He returned home crippled, and this, it is believed, was the cause of his fatal fall. He is survived by his widow and one son.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th November 1926
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CHARLES E. LEVI
Cincinnati
Relatives of the late Charles E. Levi, diamond dealer and jeweler at 515 Central Ave., who was killed in an automobile accident a week ago, receive the bulk of his estate. His will was filed for probate in the Hamilton County Courts, Tuesday, and his estate was estimated at $200,000. Levi and his brother, Andie, both died from injuries they received in the accident when their automobile skidded into a Clifton-Ludlow street car at Hamilton and Pullman Aves., Saturday night a week ago. Charles Levi died a little while after being removed to the hospital, while the brother, Andie, lived until Wednesday and double funeral services were held Friday.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th November 1926
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Cincinnati
Relatives of the late Charles E. Levi, diamond dealer and jeweler at 515 Central Ave., who was killed in an automobile accident a week ago, receive the bulk of his estate. His will was filed for probate in the Hamilton County Courts, Tuesday, and his estate was estimated at $200,000. Levi and his brother, Andie, both died from injuries they received in the accident when their automobile skidded into a Clifton-Ludlow street car at Hamilton and Pullman Aves., Saturday night a week ago. Charles Levi died a little while after being removed to the hospital, while the brother, Andie, lived until Wednesday and double funeral services were held Friday.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th November 1926
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CHARLES W. HOSKINS
Syracuse
Charles W. Hoskins, 58, retired jeweler residing at 2612 Midland Ave., Syracuse, N. Y., committed suicide Nov. 5 by cutting his throat. He had been in poor health for four years and left a note revealing fears of becoming an invalid. He was employed in Syracuse jewelry stores for 30 years prior to his retirement. He was employed first by H. J. Howe, then in the Miller store, and afterward in the Frost jewelry store on S. Warren St.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th November 1926
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Syracuse
Charles W. Hoskins, 58, retired jeweler residing at 2612 Midland Ave., Syracuse, N. Y., committed suicide Nov. 5 by cutting his throat. He had been in poor health for four years and left a note revealing fears of becoming an invalid. He was employed in Syracuse jewelry stores for 30 years prior to his retirement. He was employed first by H. J. Howe, then in the Miller store, and afterward in the Frost jewelry store on S. Warren St.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th November 1926
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JOHN D. DOX
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Student of Jewelry Technical School Commits Suicide at Lancaster, Pa.
LANCASTER, Pa., Dec. 18.—John D. Dox, aged 26 years, of North Adams, Mass., a student at the Ezra F. Bowman Technical School, Lancaster, committed suicide today by placing a revolver in his mouth and sending a bullet into his brain, The body was only found this evening, the revolver beside it.
The Coroner decided that it was a case of suicide. Dox was ill and this is supposed to have prompted the act.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 20th December 1905
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Student of Jewelry Technical School Commits Suicide at Lancaster, Pa.
LANCASTER, Pa., Dec. 18.—John D. Dox, aged 26 years, of North Adams, Mass., a student at the Ezra F. Bowman Technical School, Lancaster, committed suicide today by placing a revolver in his mouth and sending a bullet into his brain, The body was only found this evening, the revolver beside it.
The Coroner decided that it was a case of suicide. Dox was ill and this is supposed to have prompted the act.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 20th December 1905
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AARON BURR
New York
Aaron Burr, a jewelry peddler, committed suicide one day last week by inhaling gas in a furnished room at 244 Spring St.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 20th December 1905
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New York
Aaron Burr, a jewelry peddler, committed suicide one day last week by inhaling gas in a furnished room at 244 Spring St.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 20th December 1905
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LOUIS BURKETT
Abbeville, Louisiana
News Received of Louis Burkett, Louisiana Jeweler, Who Disappeared While Insane
La Fayette, La., Dec. 13.—Louis Burkett, manager of the Crescent Jewelry Store at Abbeville, who has been missing from that town since he wandered from his home more than a week ago, while suffering from a temporary fit of insanity, is believed to be living and well, though for some time past it was thought that he had lost himself in a dangerous swamp two miles east of here, and that the chances of finding him were doubtful. News has been conveyed to Mrs. Burkett and her three children at Abbeville to the effect that he came out of the swamp last Wednesday obtained a lodging and then inquired his way to this town. Burkett’s father-in-law was here with the sheriff to-day, and said they had traced the missing man’s footprints out of the woods toward the railroad. Burkett was about 40 years old, and was considered prosperous as a business man. It is believed by some that in his fit of insanity he is wandering toward his old home in Mississippi.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 20th December 1905
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Abbeville, Louisiana
News Received of Louis Burkett, Louisiana Jeweler, Who Disappeared While Insane
La Fayette, La., Dec. 13.—Louis Burkett, manager of the Crescent Jewelry Store at Abbeville, who has been missing from that town since he wandered from his home more than a week ago, while suffering from a temporary fit of insanity, is believed to be living and well, though for some time past it was thought that he had lost himself in a dangerous swamp two miles east of here, and that the chances of finding him were doubtful. News has been conveyed to Mrs. Burkett and her three children at Abbeville to the effect that he came out of the swamp last Wednesday obtained a lodging and then inquired his way to this town. Burkett’s father-in-law was here with the sheriff to-day, and said they had traced the missing man’s footprints out of the woods toward the railroad. Burkett was about 40 years old, and was considered prosperous as a business man. It is believed by some that in his fit of insanity he is wandering toward his old home in Mississippi.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 20th December 1905
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GEORGE R. WHITEHEAD
New York
DEATH OF GEO. R. WHITEHEAD
Widely Known New York Diamond Merchant Swept Overboard from Motor Boat and Drowned
Bay Shore, L. I, Sept. 6—A tragedy of the sea which has shocked the Summer colony and will cause gloom in the jewelry trade, occurred here Saturday night when George R. Whitehead, a widely known and popular diamond merchant of New York, was swept off a motor boat in Great South Bay, while a heavy sea was running, and though coast guardsmen, State troopers and members of the Bay Shore Yacht Club have been hunting assiduously, Mr. Whitehead’s body had not been recovered at the time this dispatch was sent.
Mr. Whitehead, who is a member of the firm of Marchand Bros. & Co., diamond cutters and importers, at 88 University Place, New York, lived here at 35 Ocean Ave. On Saturday he went fishing with his next door neighbor, Commodore Alexander Pearson, of the Bay Shore Yacht Club, in a 23-foot motorboat. On their way home Commodore Pearson went into the cabin to clean it up, leaving Mr. Whitehead at the wheel. After 10 minutes he called back to his companion, asking him if he wanted a cigar. There was no response. He investigated and Mr. Whitehead was not on the boat.
A heavy sea was running and it is supposed a big wave caused the boat to lurch and throw Mr. Whitehead overboard. He was wearing a hunting coat and heavy boots. It was dark and there was no trace of Mr. Whitehead. Commodore Pearson was compelled to return to port alone.
Mr. Whitehead was a member of the New York Athletic Club as well as the Bay Shore Yacht Club. He was 62 years old. He is survived by his widow.
The news of the tragedy which appeared in the daily papers was a great shock to the members of the diamond and jewelry trade in New York, where Mr. Whitehead had been long known and highly respected. For years, George Whitehead had been one of the most prominent members of the diamond industry of the metropolis, had taken a leading part in its affairs and was held in universal respect and admiration. Among other organizations in the industry he was a member of the Jewelers’ 24-Karat Club.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 8th September 1926
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New York
DEATH OF GEO. R. WHITEHEAD
Widely Known New York Diamond Merchant Swept Overboard from Motor Boat and Drowned
Bay Shore, L. I, Sept. 6—A tragedy of the sea which has shocked the Summer colony and will cause gloom in the jewelry trade, occurred here Saturday night when George R. Whitehead, a widely known and popular diamond merchant of New York, was swept off a motor boat in Great South Bay, while a heavy sea was running, and though coast guardsmen, State troopers and members of the Bay Shore Yacht Club have been hunting assiduously, Mr. Whitehead’s body had not been recovered at the time this dispatch was sent.
Mr. Whitehead, who is a member of the firm of Marchand Bros. & Co., diamond cutters and importers, at 88 University Place, New York, lived here at 35 Ocean Ave. On Saturday he went fishing with his next door neighbor, Commodore Alexander Pearson, of the Bay Shore Yacht Club, in a 23-foot motorboat. On their way home Commodore Pearson went into the cabin to clean it up, leaving Mr. Whitehead at the wheel. After 10 minutes he called back to his companion, asking him if he wanted a cigar. There was no response. He investigated and Mr. Whitehead was not on the boat.
A heavy sea was running and it is supposed a big wave caused the boat to lurch and throw Mr. Whitehead overboard. He was wearing a hunting coat and heavy boots. It was dark and there was no trace of Mr. Whitehead. Commodore Pearson was compelled to return to port alone.
Mr. Whitehead was a member of the New York Athletic Club as well as the Bay Shore Yacht Club. He was 62 years old. He is survived by his widow.
The news of the tragedy which appeared in the daily papers was a great shock to the members of the diamond and jewelry trade in New York, where Mr. Whitehead had been long known and highly respected. For years, George Whitehead had been one of the most prominent members of the diamond industry of the metropolis, had taken a leading part in its affairs and was held in universal respect and admiration. Among other organizations in the industry he was a member of the Jewelers’ 24-Karat Club.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 8th September 1926
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COLLINS C. RICHDALE
Santa Barbara, California
DEATH OF C. C. RICHDALE
Santa Barbara Jeweler Killed When His Automobile Skids and Overturns
Santa Barbara, Cal., Aug. 9.—The sad death of Collins C. Richdale, a Santa Barbara jeweler, last week, was a great shock to his many friends. Mr. Richdale being a victim of an automobile accident which occurred on the Ventura Boulevard, one mile north of Universal City. Four other passengers in the car were injured at the same time, one of them very seriously. Mrs. Richdale had her face cut and her arm wrenched.
At the time of the accident the jeweler was taking his little grandchildren back to their parents after a week’s stay at his home and was accompanied by his wife, W. C. Graves, Mrs. W. C. Graves and Miss Audrey Graves. Mr. Graves received a possible fractured skull and Mrs. Graves was badly shaken up, while Miss Graves had a broken right shoulder. The grandchildren escaped without injury.
Eye witnesses of the accident say that Mr. Richdale’s car skidded as he took a sharp curve and ran completely off the road, for about 100 feet, and finally turned completely over. Mr. Richdale was instantly killed, his body being removed to a mortuary in Hollywood, where an inquest was later held.
The deceased was about 55 years old and had been in the jewelry business here for about 18 years. His store is located at 711 State St. He was a native of Colorado but had previously lived in the east, where he had been a designer in the house of Tiffany & Co.
Mr. Richdale was prominent in fraternal circles, particularly in the Knights of Pythias and the Modern Woodmen of the World. He was an inventor of some note and had perfected many devices for safety in railroading. Mr. Richdale is survived by his widow and one son, Jay Richdale, a civil engineer of Los Angeles.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 16th August 1922
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Santa Barbara, California
DEATH OF C. C. RICHDALE
Santa Barbara Jeweler Killed When His Automobile Skids and Overturns
Santa Barbara, Cal., Aug. 9.—The sad death of Collins C. Richdale, a Santa Barbara jeweler, last week, was a great shock to his many friends. Mr. Richdale being a victim of an automobile accident which occurred on the Ventura Boulevard, one mile north of Universal City. Four other passengers in the car were injured at the same time, one of them very seriously. Mrs. Richdale had her face cut and her arm wrenched.
At the time of the accident the jeweler was taking his little grandchildren back to their parents after a week’s stay at his home and was accompanied by his wife, W. C. Graves, Mrs. W. C. Graves and Miss Audrey Graves. Mr. Graves received a possible fractured skull and Mrs. Graves was badly shaken up, while Miss Graves had a broken right shoulder. The grandchildren escaped without injury.
Eye witnesses of the accident say that Mr. Richdale’s car skidded as he took a sharp curve and ran completely off the road, for about 100 feet, and finally turned completely over. Mr. Richdale was instantly killed, his body being removed to a mortuary in Hollywood, where an inquest was later held.
The deceased was about 55 years old and had been in the jewelry business here for about 18 years. His store is located at 711 State St. He was a native of Colorado but had previously lived in the east, where he had been a designer in the house of Tiffany & Co.
Mr. Richdale was prominent in fraternal circles, particularly in the Knights of Pythias and the Modern Woodmen of the World. He was an inventor of some note and had perfected many devices for safety in railroading. Mr. Richdale is survived by his widow and one son, Jay Richdale, a civil engineer of Los Angeles.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 16th August 1922
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STANLEY BARRETT BOLD
New York
A FATAL ACCIDENT
Stanley B. Bold and His Life-Long Friend Meet Sudden Death When Automobile Runs Off a Bridge
Stanley Barrett Bold, a salesman in the employ of the Omega Watch Co., 21 Maiden Lane, New York, met with a fatal accident Nov. 8, while motoring to Jacksonville, Fla., for his health, The automobile in which he and Charles M. Parker, a life long friend, were traveling, in some way ran off a bridge over Cedar Creek, about eight miles from Jacksonville. The bodies were recovered.
An old man who lives in a little hut near the bridge heard a crash about midnight on the night of the accident. Upon investigating he found part of the railing on the bridge gone. On each side there is an eightfoot drop, where the water is 15 feet deep.
Men worked all day Saturday, Sunday and Monday before they could get the car out. They dragged the creek for the two bodies until Wednesday when they used 25 charges of dynamite. On Thursday a diver was secured and he was about to begin work when Lieut. Commander. Franks, U. S. N., who was passing, accompanied by two ensigns, stopped his car and asked about the trouble. The two ensigns went down to the bank of the creek, while Lieut. Commander Franks walked out on the bridge some distance. He noticed a dark object floating in the water, which proved to be the body of Mr. Bold. W. B. Thayer, who, upon receipt of the news of the accident, had gone to Florida, dragged the body out of the water. About 20 minutes later, on the opposite side of the bridge, among the hyacinths, Mr. Thayer noticed a slight rise every now and then. He sent a negro to investigate, who brought back the body of Mr. Parker.
The bodies were placed in metal caskets and shipped to Boston. Funeral services were held over the body of Mr. Bold on Sunday in Christ Church, Waltham, Mass., and from there it was taken to the Mt. Feak Cemetery for burial. There were many floral tributes from business associates and friends throughout the New England States.
The Omega Watch Co. was represented at the funeral by J. H. Lecroix and W. B. Thayer. A very handsome floral tribute was given by the office employees of the Omega Watch Co. The deceased is survived by a widowed mother and three brothers, one of whom is now in a Naval Aviation Camp.
Mr. Bold was born in Springfield, Mass., Sept. 5, 1886. He went to Waltham at an early age and was employed by the Waltham Watch Co., where he stayed until five years ago, when he entered the employ of the Omega Watch Co., as a salesman.
Early in October he was stricken with the Spanish influenza and took his life in his hands by going to his home in Cambridge, Mass. When he reached there; he suffered a relapse, but recovered sufficiently to start on a trip to Florida, Nov. 2.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 27th November 1918
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New York
A FATAL ACCIDENT
Stanley B. Bold and His Life-Long Friend Meet Sudden Death When Automobile Runs Off a Bridge
Stanley Barrett Bold, a salesman in the employ of the Omega Watch Co., 21 Maiden Lane, New York, met with a fatal accident Nov. 8, while motoring to Jacksonville, Fla., for his health, The automobile in which he and Charles M. Parker, a life long friend, were traveling, in some way ran off a bridge over Cedar Creek, about eight miles from Jacksonville. The bodies were recovered.
An old man who lives in a little hut near the bridge heard a crash about midnight on the night of the accident. Upon investigating he found part of the railing on the bridge gone. On each side there is an eightfoot drop, where the water is 15 feet deep.
Men worked all day Saturday, Sunday and Monday before they could get the car out. They dragged the creek for the two bodies until Wednesday when they used 25 charges of dynamite. On Thursday a diver was secured and he was about to begin work when Lieut. Commander. Franks, U. S. N., who was passing, accompanied by two ensigns, stopped his car and asked about the trouble. The two ensigns went down to the bank of the creek, while Lieut. Commander Franks walked out on the bridge some distance. He noticed a dark object floating in the water, which proved to be the body of Mr. Bold. W. B. Thayer, who, upon receipt of the news of the accident, had gone to Florida, dragged the body out of the water. About 20 minutes later, on the opposite side of the bridge, among the hyacinths, Mr. Thayer noticed a slight rise every now and then. He sent a negro to investigate, who brought back the body of Mr. Parker.
The bodies were placed in metal caskets and shipped to Boston. Funeral services were held over the body of Mr. Bold on Sunday in Christ Church, Waltham, Mass., and from there it was taken to the Mt. Feak Cemetery for burial. There were many floral tributes from business associates and friends throughout the New England States.
The Omega Watch Co. was represented at the funeral by J. H. Lecroix and W. B. Thayer. A very handsome floral tribute was given by the office employees of the Omega Watch Co. The deceased is survived by a widowed mother and three brothers, one of whom is now in a Naval Aviation Camp.
Mr. Bold was born in Springfield, Mass., Sept. 5, 1886. He went to Waltham at an early age and was employed by the Waltham Watch Co., where he stayed until five years ago, when he entered the employ of the Omega Watch Co., as a salesman.
Early in October he was stricken with the Spanish influenza and took his life in his hands by going to his home in Cambridge, Mass. When he reached there; he suffered a relapse, but recovered sufficiently to start on a trip to Florida, Nov. 2.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 27th November 1918
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DAVID KAPLAN
Los Angeles
MEETS TRAGIC DEATH
News of Accidental Shooting and Killing of David Kaplan, Los Angeles, Received from Zion National Park, Utah
LOS ANGELES, Cal., July 28.—News of the tragic death of David Kaplan, of Kaplan Bros., was received last Friday by long distance telephone from Zion National Park, Utah.
Mr. Kaplan, accompanied by his wife and two boys, left here July 10 in a motor car, expecting to have a delightful visit to the park. The word of his death came from the physician in the park who attended him, but no details of the death were at first received except the fact that Mr. Kaplan had been shot and killed.
His brother and partner, Jacob Kaplan, immediately started for the scene of the tragedy to return with the body and the family.
The deceased was a well-known manufacturing jeweler and platinum worker, with offices at 510 Title Guarantee building. He leaves, besides his immediate family and his brother Jacob, another brother, Ernest Kaplan, who is a manufacturer’s representative with offices in the Jewelers’ building, in this city, and five sisters.
Mr. Jacob, accompanying the family, arrived home July 26, bringing the first details of the accident received here. His brother David had been having a delightful time camping with his family at Fish Lake, in Zion National Park, Utah, and was breaking camp to come home. A revolver on a hook in the cabin became dislodged and was discharged. The bullet pierced his arm and then penetrated his chest, passing through his lung and lodging in his spine. It was necessary to take him 40 miles to get surgical aid at a hospital at Richfield. He passed away at the hospital seven hours after the accident.
Mr. Kaplan was 40 years of age and his two sons Adolph and David Kaplan, Jr., are aged 15 and 8, respectively. The funeral was held yesterday in this city.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 4th August 1926
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Los Angeles
MEETS TRAGIC DEATH
News of Accidental Shooting and Killing of David Kaplan, Los Angeles, Received from Zion National Park, Utah
LOS ANGELES, Cal., July 28.—News of the tragic death of David Kaplan, of Kaplan Bros., was received last Friday by long distance telephone from Zion National Park, Utah.
Mr. Kaplan, accompanied by his wife and two boys, left here July 10 in a motor car, expecting to have a delightful visit to the park. The word of his death came from the physician in the park who attended him, but no details of the death were at first received except the fact that Mr. Kaplan had been shot and killed.
His brother and partner, Jacob Kaplan, immediately started for the scene of the tragedy to return with the body and the family.
The deceased was a well-known manufacturing jeweler and platinum worker, with offices at 510 Title Guarantee building. He leaves, besides his immediate family and his brother Jacob, another brother, Ernest Kaplan, who is a manufacturer’s representative with offices in the Jewelers’ building, in this city, and five sisters.
Mr. Jacob, accompanying the family, arrived home July 26, bringing the first details of the accident received here. His brother David had been having a delightful time camping with his family at Fish Lake, in Zion National Park, Utah, and was breaking camp to come home. A revolver on a hook in the cabin became dislodged and was discharged. The bullet pierced his arm and then penetrated his chest, passing through his lung and lodging in his spine. It was necessary to take him 40 miles to get surgical aid at a hospital at Richfield. He passed away at the hospital seven hours after the accident.
Mr. Kaplan was 40 years of age and his two sons Adolph and David Kaplan, Jr., are aged 15 and 8, respectively. The funeral was held yesterday in this city.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 4th August 1926
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CHARLES H. WOOD
Flandreau, South Dakota
Chas. H. Wood, a well-known jeweler and early pioneer, of Flandreau, died recently, as a result of blood poisoning brought about by accidentaily running a wire under his finger-nail. Deceased was sixty years old and a native of Illinois. In his seventeenth year, in company with his father, he went to Kansas, enlisted in the Twenty-third Kansas Regiment, served in the Civil War and afterwards settled in Minnesota. In 1878 he went to Flandreau and resided there continuously until his death.
Source: The Keystone - August 1905
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Flandreau, South Dakota
Chas. H. Wood, a well-known jeweler and early pioneer, of Flandreau, died recently, as a result of blood poisoning brought about by accidentaily running a wire under his finger-nail. Deceased was sixty years old and a native of Illinois. In his seventeenth year, in company with his father, he went to Kansas, enlisted in the Twenty-third Kansas Regiment, served in the Civil War and afterwards settled in Minnesota. In 1878 he went to Flandreau and resided there continuously until his death.
Source: The Keystone - August 1905
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W.R. BROOKS
Shelby, Ohio
W. R. Brooks, Shelby, O., Killed by an Engine While Walking on Railroad Tracks
Shelby, O., Dec. 2.—The tragic death of W. R. Brooks, a prominent jeweler of this town, yesterday, came as a great shock to both his friends and relatives in this vicinity. Mr. Brooks, who had just returned from Cleveland and was walking along the Big Four tracks from Shelby Junction was run over by a Big Four engine. Mrs. E. W. Sanger, who had also been shopping in Cleveland, narrowly escaped a similar death.
Deceased was 55 years of age, and had had a long career in the jewelry business and came to Shelby from Shiloh in 1880. He conducted an establishment here until 1889 and then sold out to J. R. McComb, but subsequently engaged in business again and built up an excellent trade. He was widely known as a merchant and was popular for his many sterling qualities, his reputation in business circles being of the highest character.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 9th December 1908
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Shelby, Ohio
W. R. Brooks, Shelby, O., Killed by an Engine While Walking on Railroad Tracks
Shelby, O., Dec. 2.—The tragic death of W. R. Brooks, a prominent jeweler of this town, yesterday, came as a great shock to both his friends and relatives in this vicinity. Mr. Brooks, who had just returned from Cleveland and was walking along the Big Four tracks from Shelby Junction was run over by a Big Four engine. Mrs. E. W. Sanger, who had also been shopping in Cleveland, narrowly escaped a similar death.
Deceased was 55 years of age, and had had a long career in the jewelry business and came to Shelby from Shiloh in 1880. He conducted an establishment here until 1889 and then sold out to J. R. McComb, but subsequently engaged in business again and built up an excellent trade. He was widely known as a merchant and was popular for his many sterling qualities, his reputation in business circles being of the highest character.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 9th December 1908
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HERMAN J. THOENDEL
Chicago
Killed by a Train
Herman J. Thoendel, Chicago Jeweler, Meets Sudden Death
CHICAGO, Oct. 20.—The trade in Chicago was shocked yesterday when news was received of the accidental death of Herman J. Thoendel, of 7308 W. Madison St., Forest Park, Ill. Death occurred at 10 o’clock in the morning when he stepped in front of an elevated train at Highland and Garfield, in Forest Park. The trains run on the ground here and the gates were down to allow a train to pass. After the train went by and the gates did not go up immediately Mr. Thoendel started through under the gates, and did not see a train approaching from the opposite direction. He was killed immediately.
Mr. Thoendel, who was born in Europe, was 70 years of age. He came to this country when just a young man and worked as a watchmaker, later entering into business for himself. He discontinued the business he had in May, 1921, and reentered business in Forest Park in June the same year. He took his son, Erwin Thoendel, into partnership with him and operated under the name of Herman J. Thoendel & Son. He was still actively engaged in this business at the time of his death.
Mrs. Thoendel passed away many years ago. Deceased is survived by his son Erwin, who will continue the business, and two brothers, Julius E. Thoendel, who operates a retail jewelry business at 507 S. Cicero Ave., and the other brother, who is actively engaged in the operating of their father’s retail jewelry business in Hungary. Another brother, Edward J., who was also engaged in the jewelry business at 2631 Lincoln Ave., passed away about 15 years ago. His widow still operates this business. The entire Thoendel family were in the jewelry business.
Funeral services will be held on Monday from the Chapel, on Madison St., with interment at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th October 1928
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Chicago
Killed by a Train
Herman J. Thoendel, Chicago Jeweler, Meets Sudden Death
CHICAGO, Oct. 20.—The trade in Chicago was shocked yesterday when news was received of the accidental death of Herman J. Thoendel, of 7308 W. Madison St., Forest Park, Ill. Death occurred at 10 o’clock in the morning when he stepped in front of an elevated train at Highland and Garfield, in Forest Park. The trains run on the ground here and the gates were down to allow a train to pass. After the train went by and the gates did not go up immediately Mr. Thoendel started through under the gates, and did not see a train approaching from the opposite direction. He was killed immediately.
Mr. Thoendel, who was born in Europe, was 70 years of age. He came to this country when just a young man and worked as a watchmaker, later entering into business for himself. He discontinued the business he had in May, 1921, and reentered business in Forest Park in June the same year. He took his son, Erwin Thoendel, into partnership with him and operated under the name of Herman J. Thoendel & Son. He was still actively engaged in this business at the time of his death.
Mrs. Thoendel passed away many years ago. Deceased is survived by his son Erwin, who will continue the business, and two brothers, Julius E. Thoendel, who operates a retail jewelry business at 507 S. Cicero Ave., and the other brother, who is actively engaged in the operating of their father’s retail jewelry business in Hungary. Another brother, Edward J., who was also engaged in the jewelry business at 2631 Lincoln Ave., passed away about 15 years ago. His widow still operates this business. The entire Thoendel family were in the jewelry business.
Funeral services will be held on Monday from the Chapel, on Madison St., with interment at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th October 1928
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JULIUS E. GERHARDT
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Takes His Own Life
Pittsfield, Mass., Jeweler Makes Careful Preparations Before Turning on the Gas
PITTSFIELD, Mass., Oct. 22.—Putting a paper bag over his head, placing a gas tube in his mouth, tying a string around the bag to prevent gas from escaping and then turning on the gas, Julius E. Gerhardt, jeweler, 9 Pleasant St., Pittsfield, Mass., committed suicide, last Saturday. His body was found by his wife.
Mr. Gerhardt was born in Germany 75 years ago, but lived in the United States for the past 42 years. He located in Pittsfield 26 years ago where he was associated with the jewelry business. Mr. Gerhardt had been in poor health.
His widow is the only survivor.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th October 1928
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Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Takes His Own Life
Pittsfield, Mass., Jeweler Makes Careful Preparations Before Turning on the Gas
PITTSFIELD, Mass., Oct. 22.—Putting a paper bag over his head, placing a gas tube in his mouth, tying a string around the bag to prevent gas from escaping and then turning on the gas, Julius E. Gerhardt, jeweler, 9 Pleasant St., Pittsfield, Mass., committed suicide, last Saturday. His body was found by his wife.
Mr. Gerhardt was born in Germany 75 years ago, but lived in the United States for the past 42 years. He located in Pittsfield 26 years ago where he was associated with the jewelry business. Mr. Gerhardt had been in poor health.
His widow is the only survivor.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th October 1928
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ABRAHAM SUSSMAN
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Bandit Kills Jeweler
Abraham Sussman, Pittsburgh, Pa., Robbed and Shot While in His Store
PITTSBURGH, PA., Oct. 20.—Abraham Sussman, aged 55, was found dead in his place of business last Wednesday morning by his son, Louis Sussman. A thief had shot Mr. Sussman through the heart and other parts of the body and then robbed the safe of thousands of dollars worth of unredeemed jewelry, principally diamonds, together with several hundred dollars in cash.
Young Sussman called at the store at 1317 Wylie Ave. about 10 o’clock and finding the door locked presumed that his father had stepped out, but was horrified later to find his father lying dead at the cage door, where the elder Sussman had.been accustomed to making loans. The youth ran from the place screaming. When the police arrived on the scene they made a hurried investigation, coming to the conclusion that one man had committed the murder and theft.
At the Allegheny County morgue, where the body had been taken an autopsy revealed that Sussman had been shot twice, once through the heart and once in the right arm. Two bullet holes also were found in the shop, one through the window and another in the wall. The time of the shooting was fixed by members of the homicide squad of the Pittsburgh detective bureau at approximately 8.45 o’clock.
The police learned that one of the neighbors had heard shots fired about that time, but had not paid much attention to them, not knowing exactly from which direction the sounds came.
Mr. Sussman, who lived at 3602 Bates St., had left his home at the usual time, which was 7.30 a. m., and went directly to his store. He leaves his widow and eight children.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th October 1928
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Bandit Kills Jeweler
Abraham Sussman, Pittsburgh, Pa., Robbed and Shot While in His Store
PITTSBURGH, PA., Oct. 20.—Abraham Sussman, aged 55, was found dead in his place of business last Wednesday morning by his son, Louis Sussman. A thief had shot Mr. Sussman through the heart and other parts of the body and then robbed the safe of thousands of dollars worth of unredeemed jewelry, principally diamonds, together with several hundred dollars in cash.
Young Sussman called at the store at 1317 Wylie Ave. about 10 o’clock and finding the door locked presumed that his father had stepped out, but was horrified later to find his father lying dead at the cage door, where the elder Sussman had.been accustomed to making loans. The youth ran from the place screaming. When the police arrived on the scene they made a hurried investigation, coming to the conclusion that one man had committed the murder and theft.
At the Allegheny County morgue, where the body had been taken an autopsy revealed that Sussman had been shot twice, once through the heart and once in the right arm. Two bullet holes also were found in the shop, one through the window and another in the wall. The time of the shooting was fixed by members of the homicide squad of the Pittsburgh detective bureau at approximately 8.45 o’clock.
The police learned that one of the neighbors had heard shots fired about that time, but had not paid much attention to them, not knowing exactly from which direction the sounds came.
Mr. Sussman, who lived at 3602 Bates St., had left his home at the usual time, which was 7.30 a. m., and went directly to his store. He leaves his widow and eight children.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th October 1928
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H.N. PAYNE
Hatch, New Mexico
H. N. Payne, 45 years old, a jeweler of Hatch, N. M., was found dead in his room at the Hotel Eura, El Paso, Tex., on Oct. 20. His body was found on the floor, the gas turned on. III health is supposed to have been the cause.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 8th November 1928
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Hatch, New Mexico
H. N. Payne, 45 years old, a jeweler of Hatch, N. M., was found dead in his room at the Hotel Eura, El Paso, Tex., on Oct. 20. His body was found on the floor, the gas turned on. III health is supposed to have been the cause.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 8th November 1928
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MAX SELF
North Attleboro, Massachusetts
Max Self, 70 years old, a veteran employe of the Evans Case Co., while returning home from his work the other evening was struck by an automobile on Washington St. and both legs were broken. He was taken to the Sayles Memorial Hospital at Pawtucket.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 29th November 1928
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North Attleboro, Massachusetts
Max Self, 70 years old, a veteran employe of the Evans Case Co., while returning home from his work the other evening was struck by an automobile on Washington St. and both legs were broken. He was taken to the Sayles Memorial Hospital at Pawtucket.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 29th November 1928
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