Hickenlooper Funeral transcription May 14, 1904

Messages of condolence are pouring into the Hickenlooper homestead from home and abroad, written by men who are prominent in great affairs and those who knew Gen. Hickenlooper as a masterful figure in the great civil struggle. Mrs. Hickenlooper and the bereaved sons and daughters are bearing up well, as the passing of the husband and father had been expected by them for weeks. The funeral services, under auspices of the Masonic order, will be held from Scottish Rite cathedral Sunday at 10 a.m. Mr. Levi C. Goodale, a long-time friend of the general, will officiate. The remains will be placed in the vault to await final interment. There will be a representation from all the local army organizations. The pallbearers will be John W. Warrington, Gen. T. T. Heath, Norman G. Kenan, Stephen R. Burton, George B. Cox, Col. Leopold Markbreit, Frank Tullidge, Col. Cornelius Cadle, Maj. Frank Jones and Mr. E. O. Eshelby, President C. M. Dodge of the Army of the Tennessee has delegated the following members to represent the organization at the obsequies: Gen. F. W. Moore, Gen. T. T. Heath, Col. A. W. McCormick, Col. Cornelius Cadle, Maj. W. H. Chamberlin, Maj. A. M. VanDyke, Maj. W. R. McComas, Maj. W. R. Thrall, Maj. R. H. Flemming, Capt. E. O. Hurd, Capt. J. C. Banks, Capt. Randolph Sry and Mr. George Backland." There will be a special meeting of the directors of the gas and electric company and of the Lafayette National bank to pass appropriate resolutions in memory of the deceased.

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ESTATE OF HICKENLOOPER
SAID TO EXCEED MILLION.
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Deceased Executed a Will
About Ten Years Ago.
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Gen. Hickenlooper executed a will about ten years ago. Those who know of his affairs state he was worth considerably over a million. During one of the calls which his close friend, Mr. Levi C. Goodale, made on the general after his return from John Hopkins hospital the general said he had all matters for his funeral arranged. Those at his bedside said to him there was no use of talking of such things, as he was in a good way to enjoy life for a long time. But he would not have it that way. He had made all the plans for the services which he felt would be held soon. So he named the pall-bearers. A friend of Gen. Hickenlooper says that he was much impressed with the funeral services held over the late Chief Dietsch. Mr. Goodale presided on that occasion. As the general left the Scottish Rite cathedral he remarked, "It must be a pleasure to be buried that way."
Gen. Hickenlooper's last appearance at his desk was the afternoon of April 9. At that time he laid aside his pen, and, slowly arising from his desk, said he intended to go home at once. He seemed to suffer pain akin to cramps. It was suspected that a fish food had created temporary disturbance, which would soon disappear. The following morning the general did not appear. Nor was he ever able to take up the reins of business again. The tall lamp posts in front of the gas office are twined with emblems of mourning.

Members of the Loyal Legion recall with mournful pleasure an incident which occurred during Gen. Hickenlooper's campaign for the lieutenant governorship. The incident occurred during the State convention of the Knights Templars at Lancaster, O. The hotels were inadequate to comfortably accommodate the guests. The room occupied by Gen. Hickenlooper contained also 15 other distinguished Cincinnatians. The day being warm, the general had peeled his outer garments and was taking it easy, when there was a loud thump at the door. To the unanimous response, "Come in," from the occupants, a great, tall fellow, built in proportion, said in a bass voice: "I want to see Gen. Hickenlooper." The general arose with his military air, and, throwing back his shoulders, said: "I am Gen. Hickenlooper; what do you want?" The caller looked over the general's rather small frame, which appeared more diminutive than usual because of lack of outer garments, and with a look of honest disbelief on his face, said: "I don't believe it. I have been reading about Gen. Hickenlooper's bravery on the battlefield, and I want to see him." The other Cincinnatians came to the general's rescue, but the stranger was not to be won over, and he left for the hotel office to seek information on the subject.