The sad news was announced on the streets Wednesday forenoon that Irvine H. Hagenbuck was dead, his demise occurring at 9:35 a.m. of that day at the home of his father, R. D. Hagenbuck on First street. The news was not really unexpected as Irvine has been ailing for some time, and for the past week his death has been expected at almost any time. The funeral occurred Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the house, the interment taking place in the Arlington cemetery. The cause of the young man’s death was tumor on the brain.

#2-29 July, 1909 - Blair Democrat - Irvine H. Hagenbuck

The funeral of Irvine H. Hagenbuck took place at the home of his father. Irvine Hagenbuck was born in Washington county where he lived until he was eight years old, when he moved to Arlington where he as lived since. He is survived by his father, two brothers and five sisters. Last fall he complained of a pain in his head, but nothing was thought of it until later when Dr. Davies was called, and lead poisoning was pronounced. He was taken to Omaha for treatment which seemed to do him some good. He grew suddenly worse last week, and died Wednesday. During the funeral all business houses were closed.

#3-July 22, 1909- Arlington Review Herald- Irvine Howard Hagenbuck

The sad news was announced on the streets Wednesday forenoon that Irvine H. Hagenbuck was dead, his demise occurring at 9:35 a.m. of that day, at the home of his father, R.D. Hagenbuck on First Street. The news was not really unexpected, as Irvine has been ailing for some time, and for the past week his death has been expected at almost any time. The funeral occurred this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o’clock, from the house, the interment taking place in Arlington cemetery. The cause of the young man’s death was tumor on the brain.

Irvine Hagenbuck was born on a farm in Lincoln township, Washington County 28 years ago remaining on the farm with his parents until he was eight years old, when the family moved to Arlington where he had resided ever since. His father, five sisters and two brothers survive him. Last winter he complained of his head hurting him, and for some time nothing was thought of it until the symptoms caused his family some alarm, and Dr. Davies was called. Later, Irvine was taken to Omaha where he was treated for lead poisoning seemingly receiving some benefit from the treatment. In June he became worse, and for a time he was unconscious, but he rallied and both the attending physician and the family were hopeful of his ultimate recovery. However, a change for the worse occurred on Wednesday of last week, the end coming just one week later.

While it was believed by the attending physician that Irvine was suffering from the effects of lead poisoning, by the consent of Mr. Hagenbuck, a post mortem was held Wednesday night, and a tumor was found at the base of the brain.

During the hour of the funeral, nearly all of our business houses closed their doors, which indicates better than words can tell, the high esteem in which the young man was held in the minds of our people.

~~~Obituaries courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library~~~

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