William Shanahan

William Shanahan died on Tuesday the 10th at the residence of Patrick Shanahan four miles west of Vinita. William was 18 years old the 17th of July 1895. He laid aside the duties and obligations of life in the morning hour. His life was a lesson for while here he lived a life of perfect obedience to constituted authority and was at all times respectful to parents and teachers. He led an exemplary and worthy life for one so young. He was a former student of Worcester Academy.

Mick Sanders was shot and killed by an unknown man in Illinois district Monday. Particulars unknown.

The Vinita Leader
Thu Sep 12, 1895