Some Macabre Stories of the Silver Trade

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WILBERT N. SEVERANCE

Atlantic City, New Jersey


W.N. Severance Prowled About and did Harmless but Silly Things

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. April 3.—Wilbert N. Severance, a jeweler, 27 years of age, doing business at 1102 Atlantic Ave., has been taken into custody by the police authorities as a Lunatic. He has been acting strangely for several weeks past, prowling about the city at all hours of the night and doing harmless but silly things. His mind is supposed to have become affected over religious matters, with other contributing influences. His father who is a prominent Presbyterian divine at Bennington, Vt., has been notified and will take charge of him.


Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 5th April 1893

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THEODORE W. HANF

New Castle, Delaware


Theodore W. Hanf, a well-known jeweler of Newcastle, Del., was driven out by Dr. Black's coachman recently to the farm owned by Dr. Black and tenanted by Alexander Baxter. Upon alighting from the carriage a large Newfoundland dog caught Mr. Hanf by the leg. He was immediately brought back to Newcastle and had the wound cauterized.

Source: The Manufacturing Jeweler - 30th May 1895

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A.J. NICHOLS

Lompoc, California

A. J. Nichols, a jeweler of Lompoc, Cal., was killed by being thrown from a carriage.

Source: The Manufacturing Jeweler - 30th May 1895

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SIDNEY C. EPPENSTEIN Jr.

Chicago


S. C. Eppenstein, Jr., Killed

Son of President of Illinois Watch Case Co. Meets Sudden Death in Automobile Accident


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Chicago, Aug. 10.—The trade in Chicago were shocked to learn of the untimely death of Sidney C. Eppenstein, Jr., youngest son of Sol C. Eppenstein, president of the Illinois Watch Case Co., Elgin. Death was due to an automobile accident on Sunday, Aug. 4, when the automobile in which he was driving struck a post, due to a defective knuckle in the steering wheel.

Sidney C. Eppenstein, Jr., who was 22 years of age on May 11 of this year, was associated with his father in the business of the Illinois Watch Case Co. He was a graduate of Culver, Washington Lee School and Ann Arbor University. He also was a member of the Standard Club, Union League Club, Chicago, and the Elgin Country Club.

Mr. Eppenstein interested himself in all jewelry activities, and was one of the popular and most liked young men in the industry.

Deceased is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Sol C. Eppenstein, one brother, James, and one sister, Mrs. Hyman.

Funeral services were held on Friday, at 11 o’clock from Rosehill Chapel, and interment was at Rosehill.


Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 15th August 1929

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WILLIAM H. LAIBLIN

Chicago


Chicago, April 19.—The local jewelry trade has suffered a distinct loss in the death of William H. Laiblin, one of the veteran employes of the R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co., who passed away last Monday. His passing was sudden and a severe shock to his fellow workers and many friends in the trade.

Mr. Laiblin’s death was the result of an accident at the 103rd St. Station of the Rock Island lines at Beverly Hills. At the time of its occurrence, he was standing on the station platform waiting for a train to pass when the suction caused by the train drew him under the wheels of the last car, resulting in injuries which proved fatal before medical aid could reach him. At a coroner’s inquest, held the following day, a verdict of accidental death was rendered on the testimony of eye witnesses who testified that he made a valiant effort to save himself by pushing against the side of the car with his hands.

William H. Laiblin was born Oct. 15, 1876, at Rowttweil, Germany, and emigrated to the United States in 1891. In the succeeding year he became connected with the Wallace organization and served in various capacities until the time of his death, a period covering 37 years. He was a familiar figure in the establishments of “Loop” jewelers and hotel supply houses.

Deceased is survived by his wife and one son. Interment was at Oakwoods last Wednesday.


Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th April 1929

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MARTIN MAY

Atlanta, Georgia


Carbon Monoxide Gas Kills Martin May, Head of Atlanta, Ga., Jewelry Firm

ATLANTA, GA., May 31.—Seated in the rear of his automobile and apparently overcome by carbon monoxide gas from the exhaust, the body of Martin May, prominent jeweler and president of May Bros., Inc., was found on the estate of Walter Candler near Decatur, Ga., last Friday.

Attendants at the Candler estate reported that the car had entered the grounds about 10 o’clock Thursday evening, that the engine was running but the lights were out. At four o’clock on Friday morning the engine was still running, it was reported. Members of Mr. May’s family have started an investigation.

Mr. May, who was 57 years old, had been in poor health for several years, He had been engaged in the jewelry business in Atlanta for many years as head of May Bros.


Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th June 1929

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H.L. ROTHCHILD

San Francisco


Body of H. L. Rothchild, Manufacturers’ Representative, Found on Mt. Davidson, San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, May 31.—After some hesitation as to identification, it has now been decided that remains found by hikers on Mount Davidson, San Francisco, were those of H. L. Rothchild, the jewelry manufacturers’ representative of 704 Market St., who had been the object of a search by his family and friends for some weeks.

The man found, had written on a card, a request that no funeral be held for him and that no money be spent on his burial.

It is believed by his friends that financial worries were the cause of his end. Much regret has been expressed by the trade, because for years he held the esteem of his colleagues in the jewelry business.


Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th June 1929

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J.S. SPICER

Keokuk, Iowa


KEOKUK, Iowa, June 1.—J. S. Spicer, for 43 years in the jewelry business in this city, died last Tuesday at his home here from injuries which followed a fall on the ice last February. He was 68 years of age.

Mr. Spicer was a member of a family of watchmakers and was regarded as one of the finest workmen in that line in this section of the State. He was born May 30, 1861, in St. Paul, Minn., but had lived here for many years.

His widow, two daughters and a brother survive.


Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th June 1929

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OTTO NELSON

Peshtigo, Wisconsin


MILWAUKEE, WIS., June 1.—Otto Nelson, 71, retired jeweler of Peshtigo, Wis., died Sunday May 26, of injuries received when he was run down by an automobile on a highway near Peshtigo. Mr. Nelson was returning to Peshtigo in his own automobile when he ran out of gas. He was walking to a nearby filling station, when he was struck by a car. He suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries.

Mr. Nelson spent his boyhood in Neenah, Wis., but left for Peshtigo 50 years ago to engage in the jewelry business. He retired from active business only a year ago. He is a brother of W. O. Nelson, retail jeweler of Neenah.

The survivors, besides the widow, are one son, two daughters, a brother, and one sister. Burial was at Peshtigo.


Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th June 1929

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BERT SHETTER

DeKalb, Illinois


Bert Shetter, De Kalb, Ill., Jeweler Killed in an Automobile Accident

DE KALB, ILL.—Bert Shetter, a local jeweler, aged 56 years, was killed the night of Dec. 13 when the cab in which he was riding crashed into a truck, parked along the highway.

Because of the fog the taxi lights did not reveal the truck until too late to swerve to one side.

Mr. Shetter had been a jeweler here since 1902 and had been prominent in community affairs. His widow, his mother, and a daughter survive.


Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 20th December 1928

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D.P. ADDINGTON

St. Paul, Virginia


D. P. Addington, a jeweler, was recently shot to death in front of the post-office building, in St. Paul, Va. “Bob” Harman, a prohibition officer, former chief of police at St. Paul, was arrested shortly after the shooting charged with the murder. Addington was shot seven times. A bitter feeling between Addington and Harman had existed for several months, which had its inception during the Christmas holidays of 1919, when Harman, then chief of police, attempted to arrest Addington in a pool room on a charge of causing a disturbance. He resisted arrest and during the struggle Harman struck Addington over the head with a revolver and rendered him unconscious. He then took Addington to jail. Since then the men had met one another on several occasions and had engaged in many word battles, but had never come to blows. Addington was not armed when he was shot, and just what led up to the shooting cannot be learned. Addington was married and he leaves a widow and six children.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 8th June 1921

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WILLIAM L. RODA

Cincinnati


Cincinnati Jeweler Commits Suicide While Awaiting Trial on Charge of Receiving Stolen Goods

CINCINNATI, OHIO, Jan. 12.—The end of a rather pathetic case involving stolen jewelry developed during the week when William L. Roda, 61, jeweler at 1109 Findlay St., took his life by inhaling gas. Roda was under indictment on a charge of receiving stolen goods and the worry over this was assigned as the reason for his act.

Roda was arrested about a month ago following the confession of James Hardy, 17, and Frank Czernewski, 20, who admitted that they broke into a number of residences in Greater Cincinnati and appropriated jewelry in every house. This jewelry, they told the police, was sold to Roda. A quantity of jewelry including watches, rings and other articles were alleged to have been found by the police at Roda’s place when he was arrested. He was bound over to the grand jury and indicted. Having given bond, Roda was awaiting trial.

On Monday night he turned on the gas jets of a stove in his home and the fumes caused his death. The life saving squad of the fire department worked on Roda but were unable to revive him.


Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 17th January 1929

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GEORGE H. DETEMPLE (DE TEMPLE)

Aberdeen, Washington


George Detemple, Aberdeen, Wash., Jeweler, Killed in Automobile Accident

ABERDEEN, WASH., June 27—George Detemple, local jeweler for the last 15 years, was killed last Tuesday in an automobile collision near Oakville, Wash.

Mr. Detemple was a native of Portland, having been born here in 1887, and being graduated from the Portland schools. Surviving are his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Johansen of Portland; a son, Orville, who lives in Hoquiam; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Detemple, Portland; five brothers, and two sisters.


Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 4th July 1929


Funeral services for George H. De Temple, Aberdeen jeweler, were held at Aberdeen (Wash.), the afternoon of June 26, after which the body was forwarded to a Portland undertaking home. Friends in this city were permitted to view the remains until 3 p. m., Thurs day, June 27, when the funeral cortege started to Multnomah Cemetery, where commitment services and interment followed.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 4th July 1929

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JOHN P. HALE

Akron, Ohio


AKRON, OHIO, June 27.—John P. Hale, 55 years, prominent Akron jeweler and optometrist, is dead following an automobile accident which occurred last Sunday, near Willoughby, Ohio. Two other prominent Akron people were killed in the crash. Mr. Hale died Monday in Memorial Hospital, at Painesville.

Deceased was a member of one of the oldest families of Summit County. He was identified with the commercial life of Akron and for many years was a leading jeweler in Akron. In recent years he devoted himself to the practice of optometry.

Mr. Hale came to Akron in 1887 and formed a partnership with George Jackson in the jewelry business on E. Mill St. He later bought the entire business and in 1920 disposed of it to a corporation which bears his name. Since then he had conducted the optical business in connection with the Hale Jewelry Co. He was a charter member of the Akron Fifty Year Club.

He leaves a son, Andrew Hale of Akron.


Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 4th July 1929

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MANNY STERN

Chicago


“Manny” Stern of the Stern Diamond Co., 31 N. State St., is able to spend a few hours each day at his office while recuperating from a broken left arm and broken nose. Mr. Stern was on the golf links at Jackson Park on Sunday of last week when he stepped on a pebble, fell and broke his arm. He was taken to the Passavant Hospital to have it set and while still under the influence of an anaesthetic rolled out of the bed and broke his nose.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 4th July 1929

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MICHAEL DELEHANT

Auburn, New York


Michael Delehant, Auburn, N. Y., Gives His Life in Saving a Girl from Drowning

Utica, N. Y., July 8—Michael Delehant,31, of Auburn, until six months ago employed as a watchmaker by Warren L. Combs, manufacturing jeweler, of Syracuse, lost his life yesterday afternoon in the Adirondacks while endeavoring to rescue a drowning girl. The girl was finally rescued by other persons.

Delehant, while walking along Raquette Lake, heard the girl scream for help. He hurried to the water and swam to her. She grabbed him and he could not break loose, although he was an expert swimmer. However, he towed her a distance toward shore.

Other men came and pulled the girl from the water. Delehant sank before the rescuers observed his exhausted condition.

The rescued girl was a waitress at a hotel and refused to give her name. Delehant served in the signal corps in the world war and was wounded in the knee.

He is survived by his father, Thomas Delehant and several brothers and sisters.


Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 14th July 1926

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MONRAD C. WALLGREN

Everett, Washington


Monrad C. Wallgren, 70, former governor of Washington, who operated a retail jewelry store in Everett, Wash., died Sept. 18 from injuries received in an automobile accident.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular-Keystone - December 1961

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ABEL KING

New York


Abel King, of Emrich, King & Schorsch, 42 E. 14th St., was one of the passengers on the steamship Belle Haven, of the Sheepshead and Rockaway line, and while landing at Rockaway Bay, Sunday afternoon at 4.30 o’clock, fell when the gangplank broke and was thrown into the water. His hand was cut and his ankle injured, so that he will be unable to start on a trip, as he intended. The water at the point where the accident occurred is about 12 feet deep. There were in all about 25 people — men, women and children — who were thrown into the water. All escaped without loss of life.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 5th August 1908

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WILLIAM HAAF

Maywood, New Jersey


William Haaf, who is connected with a silver concern, was bitten, Thursday, by a pet bull terrier in his home in Maywood, N. J. Dr. Currie was called to examine the dog and found it had certain symptoms of rabies. He had it tied up and later it died. Dr. Freeland, of Maywood, removed the head, which was sent to this city, and word was received that signs of true rabies were found in the brain. Haaf left at once for the Pasteur Institute to start the treatment. His daughter also was snapped at by the animal, but the skin was not broken. Haaf will consult the experts in the institute a> to the advisability of having her treated.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 5th August 1908

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HENRY R. REMINGTON

Providence. Rhode Island


Henry R. Remington, for several years a foreman in the manufacturing jewelry establishment of Theodore W. Foster & Bro. Co., Providence, was drowned by the capsizing of the motor boat in which he was a member of a fishing party of Point Judith in Narragansett Bay, July 5. He leaves a widow, a son and two daughters. He was 59 years old.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - August 1933

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