Guy - George L.
Source: Waveland Independent newspaper, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana, April 16,1915
The many friends of Prof. George L. Guy will be sorry to hear of his death, in East Las Vegas, New Mexico, although the event was not unexpected. We copy from the "Optic." At 1 o'clock this morning, (April 2) George Leonard Guy died at his home on Third street. Death came suddenly. Mr. Guy apparently being in his usual health up to late in the evening. At a short time before 1 o'clock he was stricken with a hemorrhage, dying shortly afterwards. Mr. Guy was 64 years of age. He came here nine years ago, having been a schoolteacher up to the time of his arrival here. He was well known in the city, being a familiar figure around town. Mr. Guy had many warm friends in Las Vegas, who will mourn his loss. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence, 911 Third Street, Rev. Norman Skinner officiating. Interment will be in Masonic Cemetery under direction of the Paige Undertaking Company. Mr. Guy is survived by his widow, Mrs. Estelle Guy, and by a son, Leon Guy, both of whom live in Las Vegas the son being advertising manager for Bacharach Brothers, and one of Las Vegas' leading singers. Mr. Guy was a profound student with a great appetite for reading. He was able to converse intelligently and interestingly upon any subject. He took a particular interest in politics and the European war, of which he made a keen study. Following is a short sketch of his life: Born at New London, Connecticut May 26, 1852. Removed from New York City to Ohio in 1861. Grew up in the family of Cornelius Longsworth on a farm, near Cadwaller, Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Married to Miss Estelle H. Walls, daughter of Captain James A. Walls, children: Ethel May, Iona Pearl, James George, Ulysses Leonidas. Was united with the Congregational and Presbyterian churches from early manhood. Educated at Oberlin college and further at the Illinois University, at Normal Illinois and at the state laboratory of natural history. Taught continuously in public schools, colleges and institutes from 1873 to 1896. Received state life certificates from Illinois, Indiana and New Mexico. Removed to East Las Vegas, N. M. in 1905 for health purposes. Received the "freedom of the floor of the House of Representatives" under President McKinley's administration. First secretary of the Natural His tory Society of Illinois. Secretary Philosophical society of Springfield, Illinois. Member of the Academy of Political and Social Science, of Philadelphia. Secretary Mt. Carmel, Ill. Scientific society. The chief work of his life was the founding of the institution known as "The Southern Illinois Teachers' Association, in the counties south of the Ohio & Mississippi railroad. - typed by kbz
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Source: Waveland Independent, April 16,1915
Prof. George L. Guy Dead. The many friends of Prof. George L. Guy will be sorry to hear of his death, in East Las Vegas, New Mexico, although the event was not unexpected. We copy from the "Optic." At 1 o'clock this morning, (April 2) George Leonard Guy died at his home on Third street. Death came suddenly. Mr. Guy apparently being in his usual health up to late in the evening. At a short time before 1 o'clock he was stricken with a hemorrhage, dying shortly afterwards. Mr. Guy was 64 years of age. He came here nine years ago, having been a schoolteacher up to the time of his arrival here. He was well known in the city, being a familiar figure around town. Mr. Guy had many warm friends in Las Vegas, who will mourn his loss. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence, 911 Third Street, Rev. Norman Skinner officiating. Interment will be in Masonic Cemetery under direction of the Paige Undertaking Company. Mr. Guy is survived by his widow, Mrs. Estelle Guy, and by a son, Leon Guy, both of whom live in Las Vegas the son being advertising manager for Bacharach Brothers, and one of Las Vegas' leading singers. Mr. Guy was a profound student with a great appetite for reading. He was able to converse intelligently and interestingly upon any subject. He took a particular interest in politics and the European war, of which he made a keen study. Following is a short sketch of his life: Born at New London, Connecticut May 26, 1852. Removed from New York City to Ohio in 1861. Grew up in the family of Cornelius Longsworth on a farm, near Cadwaller, Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Married to Miss Estelle H. Walls, daughter of Captain James A. Walls, children: Ethel May, Iona Pearl, James George, Ulysses Leonidas. Was united with the Congregational and Presbyterian churches from early manhood. Educated at Oberlin college and further at the Illinois University, at Normal Illinois and at the state laboratory of natural history. Taught continuously in public schools, colleges and institutes from 1873 to 1896. Received state life certificates from Illinois, Indiana and New Mexico. Removed to East Las Vegas, N. M. in 1905 for health purposes. Received the "freedom of the floor of the House of Representatives" under President McKinley's administration. First secretary of the Natural His tory Society of Illinois. Secretary Philosophical society of Springfield, Illinois. Member of the Academy of Political and Social Science, of Philadelphia. Secretary Mt. Carmel, Ill. Scientific society. The chief work of his life was the founding of the institution known as "The Southern Illinois Teachers' Association, in the counties south of the Ohio & Mississippi railroad. - typed by kbz