John ALDINGER

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John Aldinger died Monday morning at the family home after a long illness. He had been a victim of cancer of the stomach and for nearly seven months he had been unable to be at his work, but was confined to his home.

Mr. Aldinger was severely injured by falling through a hatch in the floor of the Winter planing mill. Two weeks later he was laid up and never returned to work. Whether the accident contributed to his death is not known. He was conscious that his end was approaching, and his mind being clear he was able to make all the plans for his approaching death and gave instructions as to the funeral. His mind was clear up to within a few minutes before the end came.

Mr. Aldinger was born in Freinsheim, Germany, September 30, 1858. In the year 1881 he came to Alton and lived here the remainder of his life. He was married in 1882 to Miss Emma Ziegenfuss. Eight children were born to the couple: John of Memphis, Tenn.; William, Richard, Albert Victor, Clarence, Julia and Bertha, of Alton. He leaves his wife also.

Mr. Aldinger was an expert mechanic and worked as a stair builder for 25 years at the Wheelock & Ginter Mill, and later with the Winter Planing Mill. He was employed at the latter place at the time he became disabled and was forced to give up his work.

The funeral of Mr. Aldinger will be held Wednesday and burial will be in City Cemetery.

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