Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-11-18

and for; the best Interests OF the home.
During his editorial experience IN
Avoca he waged war on the railroads be-
cause the rates for transportation we're
exhorbitant and the result OF the egita-
ton was the saving Of hundreds of dol
lars to the producers If the vicinity by a
reduction of the rates. The o. r. l. &
P. road showed their appreciation ~ by
taking up his annual pass.s
He was an enthusiastic, earnest sup
porter OF the or ange as he was Of every
movement for the best interest of farm
ere, until it drifted into politics when be
warned the promoters OF its ultimate
failure.
Moved to Dakota in June, 1888, cstab
lished The Daylight in Day couuty-now
the Journal, of Briston. Marshall county,
when first issued it was Is miles to the
pearezt neighbor, IS miles to postoffice,
aud 30 miles to the nearest railroad sta
ton. Bought Reporter and Farmer at
Webster. s. D., in the fall OF 1888, his
eldest son was associated with bin as
printer in both the last enterprises.
His wife died in Webster, s. D., Nov
80, 1884. Was an enthusiastic supporter
Ut division aud statehood for the Dakotas,
was elected state senator of the prepara
tory government IA movement 10 force
@ lmisslon into the uniob), was member
OF the constitutional convention.
Married Irene G. White, of Howard
county, Iowa, December. 1887. Sold
Dakota interests and took possession Of
the Howard county Tines January !,
1898.
He was always active in politics, never
ambitious for himself but always boos,
ing friend Has been republican
slnce the organization Of the party. Was
for years member of the Episcopal
church, became member of The M. q
church of Cresco, in 1900. Was mem
Der OF Ccteau Lodge, No. 81, A. F. & A
NJ. of Webster, 8. d., Memorial Post No
SIP, G. A. r, Cresco OF NJ. Wa, I. y.
O. f., and I. o. G.. T.. an honorary men,
Der OF the w. @. T. U. and Equal Stuff.
rage society. Died at his home in Ores
CO, Iowa, November 10, 1902, at l 80 a. 10.
About three years ago he was stricken
with the first severe illness Of his life,
which was undoubtedly diabetes aim nt
the physicians did not so proclaim it nor
advise precautionary measures against
| lis recurrence, which might have pro
lopged his life. Five months ago it ut.
tackled him again and thwarted the ekill
Of physicians aud the hopes aud prayers
OF himself and his loved ones.
He loved life for he made life worth
living by constant deeds Of kindness and
cheer giving, it was not his nature to
give pain and he ehrank from all scenes
OF misery and suffering, however when
sorrow or disaster came to him lie bore
it With fortitude that marked him as q
hero, and when it came to others his Yves
the encouraging voice and generous
hand that lightened the stroke 80 far ss
human help could aid. Death CLAIMED
many Of his dearest relatives, his entire
earthly belongings were swept away re.
patedly by swift flames and ruthless an.
tagonisms, yet he never failed in begin.
ing again the climb to comfortable
competence for his fumily. He did not
live or labor for salt, his greatest soy was
10 bestowing on others the fruits Of his
labor. He amassed wealth more easily
than most men, but he scattered it broad
cast among those less fortunate than
himself and rejuiced more in the giving
than in the gain.
For forty years he engaged in active
politics, in this as IN other efforts he
sought 20 promotion for himself, he was
never an office seeker, but zsAlonsly
strove to promote tho principles of the
republican party, and to elect its candi.
yates. He was foremost in the prohibi-
tion amendment campaigns of Iowa and
South Dakota, be sacrificed personal
comfort and means to secure the dcstruc
ton ct the liquor traffic in state and
town wherefore he came in contact with
it. His generosity embraced the com.
munity in which he resided, be desired
that thrift. growth and enterprise broad,
en- every avenue to success for it's citi.
zens, and used his pen aud columns
without thought of remuneration, to adj.
vance public interests.
| In his home the pearls OF his genial
character shone with purest lustre, bis
courtesy aud consideration we're not kept
for occasions, but prevailed invariably in
the association Of his daily life. He
granted to others without reservation
every privilege that he claimed for him
self, and sympathized and comforted old
and young Of his household with a ten,
derness that made his presence vel.
come boon.
During his illness there we're no repin.
lngs, but CHEEKY plane fer the future,