Wm. L. Davies Has Answered The Final Summons
Death came as a blessed relief Sunday morning shortly after three
o'clock to Wm. L. Davies, one of the most popular young men of
the city, who has been suffering for nearly two years from an
affliction of the lungs.
With a determination that characterized his life, Mr. Davies, when
he learned that his lungs were afflicted began a battle to overcome
the disease, but his efforts were in vain and death conquered Sunday
morning.
Will Davies was born on December 16, 1875, and all his life had
been spent in this city. He was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
B. Davies. When it became apparent in March, 1907, that the condition
of his health demanded a change of climate, the deceased with his
father left for Texas, going first to Belrio. A series of stops was
then made at El Paso, Alamogordo, Phoenix and other points but the
greater portion of the time from March, 1907, until a few weeks ago
was spent at Alamogordo. Mr. Davies remained with his son until April,
1908, thirteen months. Two weeks ago last Sunday Will signified his
intention of returning East and his father met him in St. Louis. He
arrived October 8, last and began to sink and it was evident to the
faithful watchers at his bedside that the end was not far distant.
The deceased was educated in the public schools of the city and
early in life showed an aptitude for civil engineering, and so
proficient did he become in his chosen profession that until ill
health compelled him to discontinue the work he was assistant
instructor in engineering in the Ohio State University.
He also served for several years as assistant city engineer under
J. R. C. Brown. Mr. Davies joined the Methodist church in early
childhood.
He served throughout the Spanish-American War as a member of Co. E.
7th O. V. I. and was a member of the Spanish American war veterans who
will attend his funeral in a body.
He was a possessor of a very fine voice and as a member of the
Acolian Quartette participated in many concerts, and other singing.
Wm. Davies was a young man of many strong characteristics.
He is survived by his father, at present assistant sanitary
policeman, one brother, Geo. of Newport, and three sisters, Mrs. J. F.
McConnell, and Misses Lillian and Carrie.
The funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at
Wesley chapel.
Semi-Weekly Irontonian, 27 October 1908, Tuesday, Page 5.
