FRANK STUBBS VETERAN "Q" EMPLOYE, DIES

Frank J. STUBBS Sr., one of Aurora best known men died at his home, 338
Liberty street, last night at 8 o'clock of paralysis. He was stricken last
Friday morning. He suffered a similar stroke four years ago which deprived
him of the use of his entire right side and resulted in his retirement from
the Burlington railroad shops, where he had served in the capacity of
machinist and foreman for 47 years.

Notwithstanding his physical handicap as a result of the first stroke, Mr.
STUBBS continued to care for his garden and flowers. He was famous in the
city for the tulips and wild flowers which grew in his garden.

The deceased was 65 years of age. He was born in 1858 in the old STUBBS
homestead in North Broadway, which was located on the site of the present C.
B. & Q. paint shop. He was married May 23, 1881, to Capitola B. HALL, who
preceded him in death 27 years. He is survived by three sons, Richard of
Glendale, Cal., Frank and Ralph of Aurora, one daughter, Mrs. A.B. BUTLER of
Aurora and, two brothers, James J. and Dr. Edwin E. STUBBS both of Aurora and
one sister, Mrs. John GREENAWAY of Aurora.

The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon from the home and at
2:30 o'clock from Trinity Episcopal church. Services at the home will be
private. Burial will be in Spring Lake cemetery.

This was taken from the Beacon News, Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois on June 27,
1923.

Contributed by: J. Holmes

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