W.F. Essex DIED ABOUT NOON TODAY
Influenza followed by pneumonia caused another death in the city this morning when W.F.Essex, for a number of years a well-known painter and paper hanger of the city, passed away at 11 o'clock at his home, 201 South G Street , after a short illness.

Although he had beeen a suffer for some time with kidney trouble his death was hastened by the complication of influenza and pneumonia. Deceased was born April 12, 1863 in Oquawka, and had lived in this vicinity his entire life. He came to Monmouth a number of years ago and followed the occupation of painter and paperhanger. He was married twenty-seven years ago to Miss Effie Findley and is survived by his wife and two sons, Everett of Rock Island and Arthur , at home. A brother, S.S.Essex of Oquawka also survives. No arrangements have been made for the furneral services as yet.

Source: Monmouth Daily Review 14 Feb 1920

Submitted by:Peggy Carey

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