Obituary

We regret to learn that William E. Hall, one of theproprietors of the Fair Grounds near this city, and who was badly scalded by the explosion of the boilers of the steamer Gen. Lytle, expired this morning at the Fair Grounds Hotel. He was a man highly esteemed by all who enjoyed his acquaintance. He suffered terribly from his injuries before death put an end to his pain.. [See also col. 3: Died, near this city, this morning, Monday, August 13, Mr. Wm. E. Hall, aged 34 years. The funeral will take place to-morrow, Tuesday at 9 1/2 o'clock, A.M. from the residence of the deceased, at the Fair Grounds. The friends of the family are invited to attend.]. Mr. Brown, another of the injured by the explosion, is slowly improving, and will no doubt recover.. [see Aug. 8, pg. 2 col. 3 for an article on the Explosion of the Gen. Lytle near Madison]