Washington Death and Funeral 1809 Remembrance
The article recounts George Washington's December 14 1709 death and December 18 1809 funeral at Mount Vernon. It notes the laryngitis that felled him after exposure to rain and sleet, the medical bleeding, last words, and the simple interment. It covers congress mournings, the first national observance of Washington's birthday, and figures like General Henry Lee and John Marshall.
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Washington
Mount Vernon
Virginia
Libis
Croup
Lear
Lossing
Messrs
Davis
Muir
Moffat
Stuart
Law
Nancy
Sal Stuart
Fairfax
Dennison
Peter
Craik
Lord Fairfax
Fernando Fairfax
Corporation of Alexandria
Anderson
United States
Congress
Philadelphia
John Marshall
Adams
Henry Lee
Army
Navy
Lee
George Washington
France
Napoleon
Washiog
Washington at Death and Legacy in Revolutionary Era
An obituary style survey notes Washington's death and the era’s losses. It contrasts American leaders like Adams and Jefferson with fallen figures, and marks the enduring aura of Washington against contemporaries in politics, warfare, and letters both in America and abroad. It cites Campbell and Kosciuszko as symbolic echoes of liberty.
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Ion
Washington
Gates
Morgan
Stark
John Adams
Jefferson
Hamilton
Patrick Henry
Otis
Josiah Quincy
Charles Brockden Brown
Jonathan Edwards
Clinton
Howe
Cornwallis
Burke
Lord North
Fox
Pitt
Moore
Byron
Southey
Coleridge
Poland
Kosciusko
Reverent Tributes to Washington by Foreign and Domestic Figures
The text compiles tributes praising George Washington from Samuel Livermore, Samuel Dexter, Horace Walpole, William E. Gladstone, Marquis of Lansdowne, and others. It highlights Washington as a monumental general, statesman, and virtuous sage whose legacy guides future generations, with reflections on his leadership, courage, and enduring influence.
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Rampart
Washington
Samuel Livermore
Senate Pro
Samuel Dexter
United States Senate
Horace Walpole
England
William E. Gladstone
Virginia
Marquis
Lansdowne
England Pride in Transatlantic Heroes Excerpt
Hazlitt on Washington's enduring expression admired by England shows a view of modern history. The piece notes England’s pride in producing a man who shaped transatlantic influence and reflected great qualities in the imperial contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Hazlitt Googland
England
Sir Archibald Alison
Cited Quips Highlight Chicago Newspapers
A fragment from Chicago papers notes Benedict Jones described as a “deep thinker” in a witty exchange about marriage. The Chicago Record and Chicago Daily News use the line as an example of casual wit in public discourse.
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Benedict Jones
Chcago Daily News
Washington's Character and Leadership Echoes of Graham Quote
A clipped excerpt contrasts James Grahame's praise of Washington with a note on his grave bearing and moral influence. The passage then shifts to a humorous dialogue about a worker deemed not a financial genius, illustrating managerial skepticism.
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James Grahame, LL. D
Scotland
Washington
Europe
Shade of George Washington—Who Is this? Dusky Intruder
A fragment from the Chicago Tribune features a line about a mysterious figure called Aguin aldo and a comment from Billy Mason urging movement, set against a backdrop referencing George Washington.
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George Washington
Aguinaldo
Billy Mason
Chicago Tribune
Bank Officers Listed With Titles Include Roth and Davies
Officers listed include J B Roth as president, Jos Ricksiter as vice president, and J Quhn Davies as cashier, reflecting the bank or financial institution's leadership structure.
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B. 8. McElhinny
John A. $ Pilsman
Frank Liuut
J.B. Roth
Prest. Jos
Ricksiter
V. Pres
Jquhn Davies
Cashier
Directors Listed Include Roth Ricksher and Howard
A partial roster of directors mentions J. Ke. Roth J. Ricksher KE A Howard A F Cassel Lee J Gobble J B McKenney C D Leggett J W Lamson Thos Louden. The list appears from a corporate or organizational board page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. KE. Roth
J. Ricksher
KE. A. Howard
A. F. Cassel
Lee J. Gobble
J. 8. McKenney
C. D. Leggett
J. W. Lamson
Thos, Louden
J. EK. Roth
James Louden
E. A. Howard
G. Highey
W. B. Bradshaw
MceKenney
Ed Hlunt
Geo
W. Ball
R. FF. Rateliff
W. A. Lamson
Joseph Roth
K. F. Simmons
Chris. Roth
Wm. C. Hawk
J. H
J. Turney & Co
John McLane
George Mowery
Chas
D. Leggett
A. C.D. Bradshaw
Mrs .Lester Parrett
Lee T. Gobble
A. P. Anderson
C. A. Herring
Dr. W. Fordyce
Scenic Route and Southern Route Tourist Cars Service
Scenic Route runs from Chicago every Thursday via Colorado Springs and Salt Lake to California and Pacific Coast points. Southern Route leaves Chicago every Tuesday via Kansas City Fort Worth and El Paso to Los Angeles and San Francisco. These cars ride on Fast Passenger Trains and prove our top service with low rate tickets. For full description and benefits, address John Sebastian G P A Chicago Illinois.
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Chicago
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake
California
Pacific Coast
Southern Houte
Kansas City
Ft. Worth
el Paso
Lo Angeles
San Francisco
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J. W. Bean, M.D
Fairfield, Iowa
E& O
B. N. Gantz, M.D
Fairfield
Iowa
Harrison & Ball
Calvin Snook
D. G. Highey
W. Fordyce, M.D
Price
R. C. Sayers, D.V.M
Gordon’s Livery Barn
E. G. Grove, M.D
Monfort
Savings Bapk
Presbyterian Church
Frank Fourt
South Side Drug Store
T. L. James
Long & Kamp
J. Hynds
Whitehill & Ockerman
East Side
Square
McElhany Block
E. R. Smith
North Side Park
M.A. McCoid
Southeast Corner Park
H.C. Raney
E. F. Simmons
Raney & Simmons
Bell
eSez
Northwest Corner Square
First National Bank
Parsons College
Fairfield, Lowa
Daniel E, Jenkins
Resluch
Potomac
Little
Simms
Payne
Gilpin
Ramsey
Marsteler
Blackburn
Deneale
Castoria
Samuel Pitcher
New York
Mont R Dee
Bears
the Centaur Company
New York City
Business College
Rocky Mountain
Chicago Daily News
State Savings Bank
Fatrfield
Drake Toy
Haree
Hue
JNO
Sebastian, G. P. A
J. B. Monfort
Falkepleld, Lowa
South Side Square
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