Death

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Letter from C.D. Spivak to B. Schnoor. Spivak tells Schnoor that the exact date and time of death for his father, Henry Schnoor occurred on Thursday, February 22 at 4:00 AM. Spivak also tells Schnoor that Henry was buried on Friday, February 23 at 3:00 PM. Spivak assures Benjamin that JCRS did everything for Henry during his stay at the sanatorium, as well as his last hours on earth.

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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that one ring, $8.24 in cash, and a pair of eye glasses were left behind by Henry Schnoor after his death on February 22, 1912.

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Typed letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that one silver watch and razor were left behind from Max Stashower were left behind after his death on May 11, 1919.

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Typed letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak the following belongings were left behind from Herman Stitch after he died. One gold watch, post office money orders for $13.00, $2.84 in cash, one ring, one Odd Fellow pin, one fountain pen, and one pen knife.

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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that one watch and $7.568 in cash, and a pair of glasses was left behind by Jennie Batchofsky after her death on March 25, 1912.

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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that Adolph Schkolnick did not leave any trunk after he died. He asks Spivak to advise him about the disposition of Schkolnick's clothing.

Abstract Letter from J. Schkolnick to C.D. Spivak. Schkolnick explains that he is not able to spare any cash for his brother’s burial, but his brother did belong to the Workmen’s Circle Branch 80 and they would be able to pay for Adolph Schkolnick’s burial. Schkolnick explains to Spivak that he must receive a copy of his brother’s death certificate to show the Workmen’s Circle so that they would be willing to pay for the burial. Schkolnick also requested that Spivak send him any papers left behind...

Abstract Letter from Affeld of the Jewish Daily Forward to C.D. Spivak. Affeld tells Spivak that Henry Schnoor passed away on February 23, 1912 and was buried by JCRS in Denver. Affeld tells Spivak that Schnoor’s children sent his office $20.00 and told him that they would like a burial stone erected on their father’s grave. Affeld promised the children that he would attend to the request and asks Spivak for his help in the matter. Affeld also includes a post script that states the children would...

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Receipt from Caspar Hofmann Undertake. The receipt states it is for the shipment of Julius Cohen’s remains from Denver to New York. The total of the bill comes to $152.30.

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Receipt from Golden Hill Cemetery detailing the cost of Adolph Schkolnick's burial. Items charged on the bill include a hearse, grave, digging, coffin, Bal Misaskim, and Tachrichem. The total of the bill comes to $31.50. The block and grave numbers are listed on the receipt as well.