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Dr. R G. Keeler DiedSuddenly on SaturdayPassed Away at Atlantic City Home in Early Morning Hours After Short Illness. Had Been in Poor Health Several Months.Dr. Harry G. Keeler died at his home in Atlantic City early Saturday morning after an illness of but a few hours, at the age of 54 years. His death was caused by apoplexy. He had been in poor health for several months caused by a break-down from over work and had been away-from his dental practice for several weeks recuperating. He was apparently regaining his health and felt much better for several days until he was stricken Friday evening.He was at home with his family and during the evening called his wife's attention to the fact that he could see but half of any object, otherwise being as well as he had for some weeks past. He retired for the night and awoke at 1 a. m. with a severe headache and in a short time became unconscious, realizing he was a very sick man. The family physician was immediately summoned and was with him when he pased away at 5 a. m. Saturday morning.Dr. Keeler came to Tuckerton fromPemberton thirty years ago andstarted in the practice of dentistry and continued his office, with a branch office in Bamegat for several years, until he moved to Atlantic City several years ago, where he was highly successful in his profession.During his years in Tuckerton Dr. Keeler became a member of the M. E. Church and was leader of a large choir for many years. He Was a gifted musician and had a rare tenor voice, and willingly gave his services in song or with the violin, whenever he was asked. He served as chorister in several Atlantic Churches and was an active member of St. Paul’s M. E. Church of that city.He married Miss Isabelle Parker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Parker, on Christmas Day, 1906. To them four children were born, Evelyn, Harry, Mildred and Isabelle, three of whom are living, the eldest, Evelyn, living only one year. Dr. was a kind, loving, husband and father. He also leaves a mother,/Mrs. Kebecca Keeler who made her home with him, and no mother could wish for a more devoted son; a brother, Charles Keeler, an oculist of London, England and two sisters, Mrs. George Faust and Mrs.Frank Harrison, of Philadelphia.Funeral services ^ere held in Atlantic City Monday evening and at the home of James W. Parker in Tuckerton, Tuesday. Rev. A. H. Lucas, D. D., of St. Paul's M. E. Rev. Daniel Johnson of Tuckerton, Church, of Atlantic City, officiated, assisted by Rev. Daniel Johnson, of the M.\E. Church, Tuckerton* while Mrs. Peach of the Central M. E. Church,Atlantic City, sang two solos.The floral emblems, ■ which half filled the room, were tokens of the esteem in which he was held by friends apd relatives, i Interment was at Tuckerton.A*Ncdelstlt;inavettPianA(,P*.uabuCiNew GretnafchfidWalter Mathis of Camden spent the week end with friends here.County Superintendent Louis J. Ka-ser of Mount Holly, visited the schools here on Monday of this week.Capt. Harvey G. Cramer, who has been running a Fishing steamer, has returned home and will spend the winter here with his family.Rev. and Mrs. L. V. Brewin of Im-laystown, were guests of Miss Margaret Adams on Monday and Tuesday.A number of our people attended the special meetings at Lower Bank on Monday evening.Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Post spent the week end with relatives in Camden and Palmyra.^James R. Cramer has accepted a position as salesman in Howard Mathis' Store.Mrs. Harvey G. Cramer and Mrs. Rebecca Cramer were Philadelphia visitors on Sunday.Mr. and Mrs. Russell Adams and son, Alston, motored to Atlantic City on Sunday.Mr. ana Mrs. Delvin BozYth spent Saturday evening at Egg Harbor City.seX*anT1o'lt;seT1Nlt;atvefrlt;recealeiClfateibogabeagRco-ceIN MEMORIAMAugustus A. Driscoll, died October 20, 1918.Today recalls sad memories Suffered hours, yes, hours of pain.But did not murmur nor complain He patiently waited and bore it all Until he heard the Saviour’s call. Sadly missed by wife, children and mother.F£gaSiBipeSfGlt;Ia
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Tuckerton Beacon
Tuckerton, New Jersey, US
Thu, Oct 21, 1920
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