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Obituary

After suffering some six weeks from a nervous breakdown, Clarence Binder ended his suffering yesterday afternoon, at the home of his parents, 1401 North Seventh Street.
His condition had been alarming to his parents and friends for some time, but the past few days he appeared in improved health and spirits. When his parents returned from a little outing yesterday evening, they detected the odor of gas, and soon found their son dead in the bathroom. There is not the slightest doubt that he was mentally unbalanced, as he had everything to live for, and his relations with his family and with all others who were near to him or with whom he came in contact, were entirely happy.
The unfortunate young man was born in Burlington, December 17, 1891, the son of Mr. and Mrs. EJ Binder. He grew up here and had spent practically all his days here. He was very industrious, a man of good habits, who was well-liked by all who knew him. He had been employed at the Burlington Plumbing and Heating Co. several years and later at the big Burlington route shops. He had a pleasant home at 1020 North Central Avenue and was essentially a home-keeping, home-loving man. He was a member of the Plumbers’ union and the Burlington Relief society, had long been an attendant at St. Paul’s ME Church, where he was a member of the Men’s Bible class.
Clarence Binder is survived by the widow, formerly Miss Viola Harper, of Davenport; two children, Emily Elizabeth, aged 5 years, and Clarence, Jr., aged 19 months, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. JF Binder, and a brother, Edwin Binder. Those who mourn have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends, relatives, and acquaintances.
The funeral services for Clarence Binder will be held Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock from the home of his parents, N. Seveth Street. Burial will be at Aspen Grove Cemetery.