Willard S FEIGE

Born

28 July 1888 , Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA

Died

18 January 1929 , Webster, Massachusetts, USA

Age: 40
Cause of Death: suicide due to poor health

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George Wilhelm FEIGE Charlotte Marie SALISBURY

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Born: 28 July 1888 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA

Father: George Wilhelm FEIGE

Mother: Charlotte Marie SALISBURY

Paternal grandparents: Friedrich Wilhelm ("William") FEIGE , Augusta Amalie THEUNERT

Maternal grandparents: George Washington SALISBURY , Caroline Matilda (Carrie) SMITH

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Willard S married Anna R KORCH 22 May 1907 in Webster, Massachusetts, USA . The couple had (at least) 7 children.
Anna R KORCH was born 5 July 1891 in East Lyme, Connecticut, USA . Anna R died 28 October 1971 in Dudley, Massachusetts, USA. Anna R was the child of Andrew (András) KORCH (KOVALČÍK) (KOVELICH) and Elizabeth (Alzbeta) (Erzsébet) TOMKO.

Willard S FEIGE died 18 January 1929 in Webster, Massachusetts, USA.

Willard, was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on July 28, 1888. He was the son of George Wilhelm Feige and Charlotte M. Salisbury. Willard spent his early childhood in Pittsfield, attending the Bradford Street School, and the Franklin Street School. Around age 12, he moved to Webster, Massachusetts with his parents. He married there, at age 19. His wife was Anna Korch, the daughter of Slovakian immigrants Andro (Andrew) Kovalcik and Albeta (Elizabeth) Tomko. Anna was born July 5, 1891 in East Lyme, Connecticut. By 1900, the family had moved to Thompson, Connecticut. At the time of their marriage, Anna, age 17, worked in a mill and Willard was an electrician. The young couple made their home in Thompson, Connecticut, just over the Massachusetts border. Willard worked in Webster, Massachusetts, as an electrician for his cousin Charles W. Bergmann, who owned a shop on Main Street. Around 1916, Willard, Anna and children moved to Webster. Sometime during the 1920s, Willard suffered a stroke and was unable to perform electrical work with the same level of ability he had prior to the stroke. His daughter, Evelyn, would often go with her dad to help with the electrical work.

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Anna R KORCH
Marriage date: 22 May 1907
Marriage place: Webster, Massachusetts, USA
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Anna R KORCH was the child of Andrew (András) KORCH (KOVALČÍK) (KOVELICH) and Elizabeth (Alzbeta) (Erzsébet) TOMKO

Marriage notes:

Groom's name: Willard S Feige

Groom's age: 19 years

Groom's estimated birth year: 1888

Groom's birthplace: Pittsfield, , Massachusetts

Bride's name: Annie R Korch

Bride's age: 17 years

Bride's estimated birth year: 1890

Bride's birthplace: New London, ,

Marriage date (original): 22 May 1907

Marriage date: 22 May 1907

Marriage place: Webster, , Massachusetts

Groom's father's name: George W Feige

Groom's mother's name: Charlotte Saulsbury

Father of bride's name: Andrew Korch

Mother of bride's name: Elizabeth Tomko

Film number: 2315300

Digital GS number: 4329358

Image number: 901

Number of images: 1

Reference number: p 454 no 59

Marriage registration place: Webster, , Massachusetts

Marriage registration year: 1907

Collection: Massachusetts Marriage Records, 1842-1915

William S. Feige and Miss Anna R. Korch were married at the Methodist parsonabe last night by Rev. H. H. Paine, the single ring service being used. Miss Korch wore a dress of white muslim. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Korch, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Feige, School street.

Worcester Telegram

Worcester, Massachusetts

May 24, 1907

Children of Willard S FEIGE and Anna R KORCH

Charlotte Anna FEIGE

Born: 6 December 1907, Webster, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 28 June 2000, Milford, New Hampshire, USA

Married: Alfred Adelard LACHAPELLE 1936

Dorothy Elizabeth FEIGE

Born: 5 August 1909, Webster, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 29 November 1989, Moultonboro, New Hampshire, USA

Married: Earl William KRUEGER 1944

Evelyn Pearl FEIGE

Born: 4 March 1912, Thompson, Connecticut, USA
Died: 18 October 1981, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Married: Leo George BAKER 10 January 1932 Place: Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA

Vivian Louise FEIGE

Born: 22 March 1914, Thompson, Connecticut, USA
Died: 27 December 1976, Webster, Massachusetts, USA

Married: James Francis GOODE 17 February 1936 Place: Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Married: John F ZURAWKA 1965

Willard Frederick FEIGE

Born: 5 February 1916, Webster, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 29 April 1980, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA

Married: Irene Alma FLEURIE 1941 Place: Webster, Massachusetts, USA

Richard Sherman FEIGE

Born: 9 June 1918, Webster, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 25 December 1995, Putnam, Connecticut, USA

Married: Stella E WOJICK 27 April 1940 Place: Thompson, Connecticut, USA

George William FEIGE

Born: 15 April 1920, Webster, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 7 October 1982, Webster, Massachusetts, USA

Married: Sophie Wanda PIETLUCK 5 July 1941 Place: Thompson, Connecticut, USA

Married: Ruth Barbara ROBERTS 1946

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1888 Birth

Feige, Willard - born in Pittsfield, July 28, 1888, son of George Feige and Charlotte Salsbury. George is a laborer, born in Pittsfield. Charlotte was born in New York.

Pittsfield Birth Records 1844-1938 found at the Berkshire Anthenaeum in Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Feige, Willard b. July 28, 1888 M
Pittsfield bp same
s/ o George laborer
Pittsfield
Charltotte Salsbury
New York

pg 166

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Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1925
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Willard S FEIGE - 1888 Birth. Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts.

1888 Birth. Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1925
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1889 - The automobile is invented (Gottlieb Daimler, Germany)

1889 - Benjamin Harrison becomes President of the United States

1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)

The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)

First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented

1892 Auburn, Ward 1, E.D. 2, Cayuga, New York

George Feige, m, 26, US Citizen, shoemaker
Charlot Feige, f, 24, US Citizen
Willard Feige, m, 4, US Citizen
Edward Feige, m, 3, US Citizen

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1892 New York State Census
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1893 - Grover Cleveland becomes President of the United States

Willard S FEIGE - Franklin St. School, Auburn, NY 1895

Franklin St. School, Auburn, NY 1895

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1895 - Public School Promotions...Evans? Street School...Second to First Division First Grade...Willard Feige

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The Auburn Bulletin
Auburn, New York
Friday, July 19, 1895

1896 - Public School Promotions...Bradford Street School...Second Division to First Division, Second Grade...Willard Feige

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The Auburn Bulletin
Auburn, New York
1896, exact date unknown

1897 - Aspirin is invented (Felix Hoffmann (Bayer), Germany)

1897 - William McKinley becomes President of the United States

1898 - Book

Cliff Feige has a book that was owned by Willard. It is entitled 'Gartenlaube Kalender 1898'. It is written in German. Author is Leipzig, Ernst Keil's Nachfolger. It has 206 pages. Inside the book, there is writing in pencil which states 'This Book Belongs to Willard Feige'. This indicates that Willard probably knew German. His father probably taught it to him. His mother most likely would not have known German. The school Willard attended in Auburn, NY, probably didn't teach German.

1898 - April 25 – Spanish-American War: The United States declares war on Spain

1898 - Public School Promotions...Franklin Street School Fourth Grade, Second Division...Willard Feige

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The Auburn Bulletin
Auburn, New York
Friday, July 8, 1898

1898 - December 10 – The Treaty of Paris is signed, ending the Spanish-American War.

1901 - King Camp Gillette and William Emery Nickerson invented the world's first disposable razor blade in 1901. (Boston, Massachusetts, USA)

1901 - William McKinley, the 25th president of the United States, was shot on the grounds of the Pan-American Exposition in the Temple of Music in Buffalo, New York, on September 6, 1901, six months into his second term. He was shaking hands with the public when an anarchist, Leon Czolgosz, shot him twice in the abdomen. Theodore Roosevelt becomes President of the United States.

1902 - July 17 - Willis Haviland Carrier designed the first modern air-conditioning system. (Buffalo, New York, USA)

Willard S FEIGE - (The one on the left is a classic!)

(The one on the left is a classic!)

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1903 - The first engine-powered airplane is invented (Wilbur & Orville Wright, United States)

1904 - June 28 - U.S. begins construction of Panama Canal.

Willard S FEIGE - Card sent to his girlfriend, Annie Korch, 1906-1907?

Card sent to his girlfriend, Annie Korch, 1906-1907?

photos and papers belonging to Evelyn Feige Baker

1906 - August 22 – The first Victor Victrola, a phonographic record player, was manufactured, revolutionizing the way people listened to music at home.

In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.

1907

He was married at the age of 19 in Webster, MA on 22 May 1907 to Annie R. Korch. He was born in Pittsfield, MA. His parents were George W. Feige and Charlotte Saulsbury. He was an electrician at the time of his marriage. The couple was married by clergyman, Harvey H. Paine.

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Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1925
Researching Your Colonial New England Ancestors

1907 Marriage / Partner
Willard S FEIGE and Anna R KORCH 22 May 1907, Webster, Massachusetts, USA

He was 18 years old.

Willard Feige

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Willard S FEIGE - 1907 Marriage. Webster, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1907 Marriage. Webster, Worcester, Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1925
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1907-1908 - The electric washing machine is invented (Alva J. Fisher, United States)

1907 Birth of Child
Charlotte Anna FEIGE was born 6 December 1907, Webster, Massachusetts, USA

Willard S was 19 years old.

1908 - First Model-T car is produced by Henry Ford (United States)

1908

1907 Marriages... William S. Feige, 17 years and Annie R. Korch, 17 years by Rev. H. H. Paine

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Webster Times
Webster, Massachusetts
Thursday, March 19, 1908

1909 Hunting License

photos and papers belonging to Evelyn Feige Baker

1909 - William Howard Taft becomes President of the United States

1909 Birth of Child
Dorothy Elizabeth FEIGE was born 5 August 1909, Webster, Massachusetts, USA

Willard S was 21 years old.

1910

Willard is found in Thompson, Connecticut, living next to the Korch family. He is 21 years old, born in MA, father born in MA, mother born in New York. His wife Anna (Korch), age 19, lives with him. She was born in CT. Her parents were born in Austria. Two daughters, Anna and Dorothy, both born in CT are also living there. Willard is an Electrician.

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1910 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Willard S FEIGE - People as related to my grandmother, Evelyn Pearl Feige Baker: 1. Anna Korch Feige (mother) 2. Caroline Smith Salisbury (Great Grandma) 3. Ge

People as related to my grandmother, Evelyn Pearl Feige Baker:

1. Anna Korch Feige (mother)

2. Caroline Smith Salisbury (Great Grandma)

3. George W. Salisbury (Great Grandpa)

4. Charlotte M. Salisbury Feige (Grandmother)

5. George W. Feige (Grandpa)

6. Willard Feige (Pa)

7. Anna Feige (Sister)

8. Dot Feige (Sister)

9. Gertrude Feige (Aunt)

10. Clifford Feige (Uncle)

11. George Feige Sr. (Uncle)

photos and papers belonging to Evelyn Feige Baker

1911 - Death of Rowland

Inquiry is Made by State Authorities

Jaskoviak's Story of the Wreck

Willard Feige of Dudley Gives His Account

J. Leroy Rowland in all proability was killed by an electric car near Oxford heights Tuesday night, and didn't die as a reult of injuries sustained in an automobile accident...

Mr. Bish and State officer Molt, after a series of investigations say that they have found out that the car in collision with the Leighton automobile is the Buick landulet of Eben Parsons of Dudley, and was driven by Willard Feige, the chauffeur in the Parsons' employ.

According to Mr. Bish, Mr. Feige told him he was on his way back to Webster from Worcester and when near Oxford heights saw Rowland coming along, headed for Worcester, and running all over the road. Feige says he slowed down and pulled to one side of the road in an attempt to get out of the way of the oncoming automobile, but that, when it reached his car, it suddenly swerved into his car, and turned it over on one

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Worcester Daily Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
November 16, 1911

Willard S FEIGE - 1912 Ad. Willard worked as an electrician for his cousin, Charles W. Bergmann.

1912 Ad. Willard worked as an electrician for his cousin, Charles W. Bergmann.

The Webster, Dudley and Oxford Directory 1912

1912 Birth of Child
Evelyn Pearl FEIGE was born 4 March 1912, Thompson, Connecticut, USA (North Grosvenordale) (Quinebaug) (Fabyan) (Mechanicsville)

Willard S was 23 years old.

1912 - April 15 - Titanic sinks in the North Atlantic

1913 Breaking and Entering and Larceny Charge

In District court this forenoon before Judge Henry J. Clarke, Willard Feige, 25, charged with breaking, entering and larceny, pleaded nolo through his counsel, Atty. Charles Haggerty. Judge Clarke fixec bonds at $500 for his appearance before the grand jury. The bond was funished by C. W. Bergmann, employer of Feige.

Feige was charged with the larceny of about $135 in cash from the store of R. J. Kennedy, Main street, ont he night of Oct. 28.

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Sunday Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
November 9, 1913

1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)

The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)

1913 - Woodrow Wilson becomes President of the United States

1913 - October 31 – The Lincoln Highway, the first automobile road across the United States, is dedicated

1914 Birth of Child
Vivian Louise FEIGE was born 22 March 1914, Thompson, Connecticut, USA (North Grosvenordale) (Quinebaug) (Fabyan) (Mechanicsville)

Willard S was 25 years old.

1915

Feige, George W. electrician 110 Main, h 59 1/ 2 School (Webster, MA)
Feige Helen L, bookkeeper 110 Main bds 59 1/ 2 School
Feige Henry emp Joslin House Garage h do
Feige Willard, electrician 110 Main h Thompson Conn
NOTE: 110 Main St. is the business of Charles W. Bergmann (Willard's cousin)

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The Webster, Dudley and Oxford Directory 1915

Willard S FEIGE - 1915 Ad. Willard worked as an electrician for his cousin, Charles W. Bergmann.

1915 Ad. Willard worked as an electrician for his cousin, Charles W. Bergmann.

The Webster, Dudley and Oxford Directory 1915

1915 - January 25 - First United States coast-to-coast long-distance telephone call

1916 Birth of Child
Willard Frederick FEIGE was born 5 February 1916, Webster, Massachusetts, USA

Willard S was 27 years old.

1917 World War I Draft Registration

Willard S. Feige from Webster, Worcester County, MA -- living at 7 Park in Webster, MA, date of birth as July 28, 1888 in Pittsfield, MA. It also showed that his nearest relative is his wife and 5 children and that he is an electrician working for Charles W. Bergmann in Webster. It looks like he has light blue? eyes and dark brown hair and is of medium build.

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U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
A World Undone: The Story of the Great War, 1914 to 1918

U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
A World Undone: The Story of the Great War, 1914 to 1918

1917 - March 2 – The enactment of the Jones Act grants Puerto Ricans United States citizenship.

1917 - April 6 – WWI: The United States declares war on Germany

1918 - March 19 – The United States Congress establishes time zones and approves daylight saving time

1918 Birth of Child
Richard Sherman FEIGE was born 9 June 1918, Webster, Massachusetts, USA

Willard S was 29 years old.

1919 - June 4 – Women's rights: The United States Congress approves the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which would guarantee suffrage to women, and sends it to the U.S. states for ratification

1920 - Laws Relating to Licensing and List of Electricians Registered by the Massachusetts State Examiner of Electricians as of Record October 1, 1920 - published Jan 1921

List of Masters
Bergmann, Charles W. 218-222 Main Street, Webster, License #344

List of Journeymen
Feige, George W. 285 School Street, Webster, License # B1837
Feige, Willard S. 108 1/ 2 Lake Street, Webster, License # E7101

1920

Willard is found in Webster, MA living at 108 1/ 2 Lake St. at age 31. Living with him are: wife Anna age 29, daughter Anna age 12, daughter Dorothy age 10, daughter Evelyn age 7, daughter Vivian age 5, son Willard E. age 3, son Richard age 1. Willard is an electrician at an electric shop

Willard Feige had a stroke and his daughter, Evelyn, used to go with him help him with his work as an electrician. She spoke fondly about numerous rides with her father on the train into Worcester.

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1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data

1920 - January 17 - Prohibition goes into effect on January 17, 1920, under the provisions of the 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution

1920 Birth of Child
George William FEIGE was born 15 April 1920, Webster, Massachusetts, USA

Willard S was 31 years old.

1921 - Warren G. Harding becomes President of the United States

1921 - Charles Strite of Minnesota patents the pop-up toaster.

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1923 to 1927 - Television is invented (Vladimir Kosma Zworykin (Russia), Philo Taylor Farnsworth (United States))

1923 - Calvin Coolidge becomes President of the United States

Willard S FEIGE - Willard and Anna Feige

Willard and Anna Feige

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Willard Feige

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1927 contract awarded

The Evening Gazette, Worcester, Massachusetts, Thursday, May 19, 1927

1927 - The aerosol can is invented (Erik Rotheim, Norway)

1927 - April 7 – Bell Telephone Co. transmits an image of Herbert Hoover (then the Secretary of Commerce), which becomes the first successful long distance demonstration of television

1928 Webster and Oxford Directory

George W. Feige, electrical supplies at 43 School St. in Webster, MA, living at 283 School St. George is also listed under 'Electrical Service Companies' on Page 293.

On Page 100 of the same directory, the following Feiges are listed:

Feige, Anna r 115 Chase Ave.

Feige, Dorothy, emp S L Works, r 115 Chase Ave.

Feige, George W. (Charlotte), electrical supplies 43 School, h 283 School

Feige, Willard (Anna), elec, h 115 Chase Ave

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The Webster and Oxford Directory 1928

1928 - Sliced bread (bread slicing machine) is invented by Otto Frederick Rohwedder (United States)

Willard S FEIGE - Grave of Willard S. Feige, Mount Zion Cemetery, Webster, Massachusetts

Grave of Willard S. Feige, Mount Zion Cemetery, Webster, Massachusetts

Mount Zion Cemetery
Webster, Massachusetts, USA

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Willard S FEIGE - Grave of George W. Feige, Charlotte M. Salisbury Feige, Willard S. Feige and Edward E. Feige - Mount Zion Cemetery, Webster, Massachusetts

Grave of George W. Feige, Charlotte M. Salisbury Feige, Willard S. Feige and Edward E. Feige - Mount Zion Cemetery, Webster, Massachusetts

Mount Zion Cemetery
Webster, Massachusetts, USA

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Death

The Evening Gazette, Worcester, Massachusetts, Saturday, January 19, 1929

Willard S FEIGE - Webster Electrician Inhales Gas While Alone in Family Home WEBSTER, Jan 15. - Willard Feige, 38, ended his life at his home, 115 Chase avenue, toda

Webster Electrician Inhales Gas While Alone in Family Home

WEBSTER, Jan 15. - Willard Feige, 38, ended his life at his home, 115 Chase avenue, today by illuminating, gas, according to the report of the police. He was found by his daughter, Evelyn, 16, when she came home to luncheon at noon today. Despondency of ill health is given as the cause of the action. Mr. Feige, who was an electrician and very well known in town, had just returned to Webster after being confined at a hospital in Worcester.

Due to the fact that her husband was ill, Mrs. Feige was working in North Grosvenor Dale while the elder daughters worked here and the others went to various schools of the town. Mr. Feige card for the home at Chase avenue.

Dr. Joseph N. Roy, who lives a short distance away, was summoned and as soon as he noted conditions he sent an emergency call to the Webster police. Chief James H. Hetherman assigned Motorcycle Officer John C. Templeman to the case with the pulmotor. John Kless, day patrolman, also responded and aided in the efforts to revive the man. Medical Examiner A. J. McCrea of Southbridge view the body.

Mr. Feige was well known here where he did considerable electrical work. His health failed him some months ago.

He leaves his wife, Anna (Korch) Feige, and seven children, Anna, Dorothy, Evelyn, Vivian, Willard, Jr., and George; his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. George Feige of this town; two brothers, Edward of Bridgeport, Conn., and Clifford of Worcester, and two sisters, Mrs. Helen Brandes of Webster and Mrs. Gertrude Mason of Worcester.

Funeral arrangements, in charge of Bernard J. Shaw, are not completed.

Worcester Daily Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
Saturday, January 19, 1929

Official Death Certificate

Death — 1929
18 January 1929
Webster, Massachusetts, USA
He died at the age of 40.

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Webster Evening Times, Webster, MA

Friday, January 18, 1929 - Front Page

Willard Feige Ends Life with Illuminating Gas at Chase Avenue Home

Found in Locked Room with Gas Tube in Mouth by Daughter - Physician and Police Work for Over an Hour with Pulmoter in Effort to Revive Him -- Despondency Over Poor Health Believed to be Cause of Act--Leaves Wife and Seven Children

Despondency over ill health is believed to have been the cause of the suicide of Willard Feige, 38? year old, who was found at noon today in his home on Chase Avenue with open gas jets pouring deadly fumes into a closed room.

Feige had evidently made careful preparations for ending his life, and had closed all the doors and sealed the windows to prevent the escape of gas. He then opened the gas jets and waited for the end.

The tragedy was discovered by a daughter, who came home and smelled gas, which she finally traced to a front room. The room was closed and locked and it was only after aid was

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