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TOiS. THURSDAY SEPT]AN OLD PIONEER GONE,St. Claire Chrisinger, an Aged Citizen, Died Last Evening.Was 85 Years Old, and Lived in Burlington Almost 25 Years—A Noble Life— Funeral Sunday.A noble life was ended at seven o’clock last night, when Mr. St. Claire Chrisinger passed away at his homo on the corner of Aetna and Gunnison streets, West Hill.For some time past Mr. Chrisinger’s strength had been failing steadily,and his death was not unexpected. The last hours of his life were quiet and without suffering, and the departure from this life was a most peaceful one.Many friends in the city will miss very much the familiar face of the good old man, who had endeared himself to the hearts of hundreds of friends. His life was pure and good, and during the many years of his residence here he was loved by many and respected by all who knew him.St. Claire Chrisinger was more than 85 years old. He was an eastern man, having lived during the earlier part of his life in Pennsylvania and othe of the eastern states. Mr. Chrisinger was a ship-builder by trade, and spent many years in the government shipyards. During the civil war he was employed by the government in the yards near Pittsburg, and worked on the vesesls that were built for service in the war.Almost twenty-five years ago Mr. Chrisinger moved to Burlington, and has lived here since that time. He leaves two sons, Homer, who lives in Denver, and John M., who lives with his family in this city. Mrs. Chrisinger survives her husband also. One daughter, Mrs. Emma Hartsell, is also living. There are three brothers of the deceased, Robert, living in Oregon; Philip, living in Oakland, Cala., and John, living in Chicago.The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the residence on Gunnison street.
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Burlington Evening Gazette
Burlington, Iowa, US
Thu, Sep 22, 1898
Page 5
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