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H. W. REUSSWIG DIED IN UTICA ON SUNDAY
Friends here were shocked by his sudden demise.
LEADING CHARACTER OF SOMERVILLE
Buried in the family plot in Utica on Wednesday---friends here to attend.
Henry William Reusswig, age 36, best known citizen and business of this city, died suddenly in Utica, N. Y. Sunday evening, where he has been for the past month for the benefit of his health. The sudden came as a most severe shock to his wife, family and friends here.
Saturday he was feeling so well that his physician permitted him with Mrs. Reusswig to spend the afternoon and evening at the Utica Golf Club. Sunday morning he went to church and at noon ate a hearty dinner. In the afternoon he strolled out for a walk to one of the recreation parks and it was here that he collapsed. No one near him knew him, but am Elk's pin in his coat gave a clue, and when he was hurried to the City Hospital, the the physician examined his cloths and discovered his identity. Everything that it was possible to do was done, but he never regained consciousness and he died early in the evening. The trouble with his heart however was not the cause of his death. Uremia in an acute form attacked him Sunday afternoon and his weakened condition could not survive the shock.
Mr. Reusswig was born on Howard Avenue in Utica, April7,1872, being the son of the late Ernst H. Reusswig who long conducted a custom tailoring establishment on Genesee street. He attended the public schools and then entered the employ of Howarth & Ballard, druggists. Determining to follow this business he took a corse in the New York College of Pharmacy and after graduating was engaged as a drug clerk in Perth Amby, for several years. from there he came to Somerville, where 13 years ago he opened his own, which he had since successfully conducted. In 1897 he married Miss Edith Norton of Gouverneur, an accomplished vocalist and their union was singularly happy. Besides his wife he leaves two sons, H. William, Jr., and Ernst Reusswig: also the following brothers and sisters: Salome,
George F. of Grand Rapids, Minn., George A. of New Hartford, Ernst J., of New York City, Mary, wife of George Heidenreich of Utica; Harry, of Nazareth, Pa.; Albertus, Anna and Margaret, of Middle Settlement.
Recently when a physician told him his heart was affected he left his business and home to recuperate. From letters received here by his friends it was believed that his condition was improving and just at time when his friends were counting on his return the news of his death shocked the community. It was the man's disposition and public spirited character that made his name a household word. He was the leader and director of all of the amateur Theatricals that this town has enjoyed for the past ten years. He had natural ability in this line and the many charitable institutions of the town had a real benefactor in the deceased who gave generously of his time to produce plays that made thousands of dollars for these institutions. He was also one of the founders of the West End baseball club and gave much time to the sport. He was an enthusiastic fisherman and gunner. Heretofore he had always been a member of the fishing party that were away last week and this year when he found his health would not allow him to go he was much disappointed as were the other members of the party.
The deceased was a member of Lodge of the Castle, No. 82, K. of P., Soloman's Lodge, No 46., F. A> M., Keystone Chapter ? ? ? Trinity Command???.( Part of paragraph missing) confidences, always ready to lend a helping hand either in business or personal affairs, his death to these friends means more then the writer of this is able to put in print. To these friends "Billy's" troubles and joys were theirs and this bunch of fellows, who now are bereft of their leader will never meet again in this world, on same lines of fellowship.
He was also First Assistant Chief of the Somerville Fire Department. making his way up in the ranks of Central Hook and Ladder Company. His record in this company is not surpassed by any fireman in town. He was also interested in politics with the Republican part and held offices of trust in their organization here. He was a bass singer singer with a beautiful deep voice and the leader of the"Male Quartet," which is widely known over the county. He had been the bass soloist in the quartet in the Second Reformed Church for a number of years.
Nowhere was his ability in the organization line, better displayed then in the "Mummer's Parade," which was a great success last Halloween night. Mr. Reusswig took this up and made the night memorable to all. Thousands of people enjoyed the rare sight and appreciated his efforts to give the town a big jolly night.
Altamont Place, where with his loving and devoted wife, and two bright, interesting boys, he spent many pleasant hours. Not with standing his many business and social affiliations, this happy home was Mr. Reusswig's uppermost thought. To provide for these three loved ones, he would go to the ends of the world, if necessary, and to them- there was only one-- the best husband and father that ever lived. If he had troubles or experienced business difficulties they never knew a cross word and to them he was the model of all that can be good and loving in a husband and father.
The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mr. Reusswig's sister in Utica. Those from here who attended were Chas. C. Kenyon, John A. Maxwell, Mr. & Mrs. H. F. Moosebrugger, B. T. Conkling and C. P. Hoagland. The various lodges and the Euchre Club sent handsome floral tributes. Their were also many floral pieces from Utica Friends. The services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Bellinger, of Grace Episcopal Church. His five brothers and one brother-in-law acted as pall bearers. The remains were interred in the family plot in Utica. A coincident of the sad day was the fact that it was his youngest son's birthday, and the one that he had looked forward to all last week with much anticipation.

UTICA DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY MORNING, JULY 21,1908
REUSSWIG- In this city, Sunday, July 19,1908, H. William Reusswig, aged 36 years.
Funeral services will be held at the residence of his brother-in-law, A. O. Foster, ?Grant Street tomorrow ( Wednesdy) at 3 p. m. Relatives and friends are respectively invited to attend.