Cornelius, William
Death
1906-10-01
(aged 54 years)
Birth
1852
Biography
nephew of Richard Moon
Obituary
Found dead. Monday morning nigh unto 9 o'clock William Cornelius, familiarly known as "Pomp" was discovered dead as he lay on the hay up stairs in Albert Stephen's livery barn. The Wednesday previous "Pomp" left this city with horse and buggy for the Richland county fair. He returned Sunday night about 12 o'clock. After putting away the horse with the aid of others in the barn, "Pomp" gathered some robes and sought the hay on the floor above, but did not complain. About 8 o'clock the following morning, Mr. Jas. Keyes, learning where "Pomp" was, went up and seeing him in what he thought a sound sleep, did not disturb him. Shortly thereafter others went up and upon investigation found that life had taken flight. Deceased was about 54 years of age, somewhat small in stature because of a deformity, and was a resident of Mineral Point from infancy. He possessed an inborn shrewdness and was noted for his wit and happy spirit. For years he had followed horse grooming and was a careful hand, and many a good runner and trotter have been the better for "Pomp's" watchfulness and proper administrations. It is understood that for some time his heart troubled him, and at the inquest it was decided that he died from heart disease. Funeral from the home of Thomas Lane Tuesday afternoon. Rev Walker officiating. Interment in City cemetery. Mineral Point Tribune Oct 4, 1906