Rescued Ephemera William Kreis of New York 1929

In 1929, 24 year old William Kreis of Syracuse New York signed up for an Insurance Policy. The policy and an explanatory letter arrived at his door on October 4, 1929.

Sadly young William was killed in August 1931. I doubt his insurance policy paid any money to his heirs, as it was very restrictive.

 The Daily Messenger Canandaigua, New York Monday, August 24, 1931 - P 1 

 Syracuse Journal Monday, August 24, 1931  

  The Syracuse Journal article provides the sad story of how William refused to heed his doctor's advice to go to the hospital. As his condition slowly worsened, he relented but it was too late. He died in the hospital of The Good Shepherd 3 days after being admitted. He was survived by his wife Anna Kelly Kreis, his father Emil Kreis Sr and seven brothers: Albert, Emil Jr, George, Oscar, John, Frederick, and Ernest Kreis. His funeral service was in Split Rock and he was buried in Marcellus

Thanks goes to Annette P. for rescuing these treasures and sending to Olive Tree Genealogy for publication