Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 134, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 June 1911 — Hugh Gamble Lost Brother In San Francisco Earthquake. [ARTICLE]

Hugh Gamble Lost Brother In San Francisco Earthquake.

Hugh Gamble went to Chicago last Sunday to see a brother who resides there, but missed connections, as his brother was out of the city. Hugh was entertained at his home, however, and after his return home received a memorial order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, published in honor of his oldest brother, Captain George Henry Gamble, who served during the civil war and afterward as a captain in the 9th U. S. Cavalry. Captain Gamble lived at the Brunswick hotel In San Francisco, Cal., a building which was badly shattered by the earthquakes of April 18, 1906, and which was immediately destroyed by fire. He has never heen seen from that day and it is. presumed that he was killed in the collapse of the building arfd his body burned in the fire. He belonged to the military order of the Loyal Legion and his comrades caused an order to be issued on Jan. 1, 1907, setting forth the circumstances surrounding his death and also containing a biographical sketch of his life. The order closes with the following tribute: ‘Captain Gamble served gallantly for four years during the Civil War and for three years in the regular army, an* tie was always highly respected in our city. We mourn his untimely death and add his name to the roll of departed soldiers ol the Union and companions of this commandery.”