DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN

Mr. Martin Fischbach, an old resident of this city and one of our most estimable citizens, died at 3:30 o'clock this morning of some pulmonary complaint, aged 65 years and 10 months. Mr. Fischbach had been a resident of this city for almost 30 years, and had been engaged in business during that time. He was born at Baden, Germany, and leaves a widow and five children, two daughters and three sons, besides a large circle of friends and acquaintances to mourn his death. Deceased came to the Coal Branch in 1832, and while there engaged in coal mining and gardening. He removed to this city about the year 1850, and has resided here ever since. He became indisposed last winter but had been confined to his house but about eight days. The funeral will take place at the family residence on Second street, at 1 o'clock tomorrow, after which the remains will be taken to the Upper Alton Cemetery for internment.

Contributed by Listmember Dick Fischbach

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