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Surnames: Corday, Fruits, Schomers, Stivers
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Lafayette Journal and Courier
Friday, January 10, 1936, pg. 13
ALONZO STIVERS DIES SUDDENLY
ALONZO STIVERS, 55, commander-elect of Capt. O.P. Lee camp, United Spanish War Veterans,
of this city, died suddenly of a heart attack at 3 o'clock Friday morning, at the
family home, 1206 South Twenty-second street. He had been in ill health since last
October.
The son of WILLIAM L. and REBECCA (FRUITS) STIVERS, he was born at Waynetown, Oct. 4,
1880. He is survived by his widow, formerly MISS MARY A. SCHOMERS, whom he married Jan.
1, 1906. He also leaves a brother, FRED L. STIVERS, former city park superintendent; a
sister, MRS. FAY CORDAY, both of Lafayette, and several nieces and nephews.
MR. STIVERS was formerly a machinist at the Monon shops. He served in the Spanish
American war, with the 47th company, U.S. Coast Artillery, and as a member of Capt. O.P.
Lee camp, of this city, was to have been installed as camp commander at a meeting Friday
evening. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, aerie 347, and the
Machinist's union.
The body was removed to the Sollar and Baker funeral home and will be returned to the
family home, 1206 South Twenty-second street, where friends may call after 6 p.m.
Saturday.
Funeral services will be conducted from the residence at 2 p.m. Monday, Rev. O.B. Rippetoe
in charge. Burial in Spring Vale cemetery, with the Spanish War Veterans in charge.