SUDDEN DEATH OF GEORGE WILHELM DIXON

The sad and sudden death of an old and respected citizen, George W.Dixon, occurred last night.. For the past eight weeks the deceased had been suffering more or less from typhoid pneumonia, at his home,corner of Broad and Main streets. Last evening, as usual, a trifle before 6 o'clock, his supper was taken to his room. With a good appetite he ate all the food set for him. About 7 o'clock, in company with his grandson, E.W. Hope, he went into the reading room, where Mr. Hope read the DAILY TIMES. He appeared in good spirits,and conversed freely on various topics of the day. Shortly afterwards he took a stroll into the back yard, and performed little chores there. He returned, and bid the family good night in pleasant tones, and went to his room. At an early hour this morning Mr. Hope arose, and, in passing the room of the deceased, saw the lower part of his body, with feet resting on the floor, and thinking the old gentleman had risen before him he passed on down stairs to open his place of business. Mrs. Hope soon after arose, and when she entered the room beheld Mr. Dixon lying cold and dead upon his bed. She rushed out into the street and informed two gentlemen of his death. The men followed her upstairs and found the dead man with all his clothes on. Deputy Coroner C. M. Anstett impanneled the following jury: C. E. Breder, Geo. D. Meyers, T.K.Hess, J. W. Kichline, L. F. Giering and John Sandt, who went to the deceased 's late home. Here the evidence of Mrs. Hope, Robert J. Ehman and Dr. Abram Stout was heard, after which the remains were examined. Deputy Coroner Anstett, before the inquisition papers were filled out, informed the jury that he had to leave town immediately, so adjournment was made until this evening. The verdict of the jury, as we learn, will be death from heart disease.

[The Daily Times Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA Friday, May 2 1884; page 1]