The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-08-07
Was Practically a New Conner
To MankatO; Esteemed
BY C itizens.
John ReicheI Passed Away, After
Suffering From Typhoid
Fever.
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily
Thomas j. Dickson, cashier of the
National bank of Commerce, died at
eight o'clock this morning at the resi-
dence, 525 South Broad street, after
a three weeks illness with typhoid
fever. He went to st. Paul at the
time of the Shriners' meeting three
weeks ago, and joined the Shriners,
but was not feeling well at the time.
His father was there, and brought
him home, and he immediately came
down with typhoid fever, three weeks
ago tomorrow. He was conscious and
brave to the end and chung to life
as long as he could. ~
Mr.. Dickson's death is particularly
sad one, partly because he was a
new conner in Mankato, partly because
he had a very bright future before
him, but mainly because he was the
devoted husband and father of an in
teresting family and was the pride
and hope of his parents and brothers
and sisters, and a splendid citizen.
The deceased was born in Olmstead
county, Mimi, and would have been
thirty-three years of age had he lived
until Aug. 3d. When he. was boy,
his family moved to Springfield and
have resided there ever since. He
completed his education in the Curtis
Business college, Minneapolis, and
took position in the bank at San
born, and filled it for "a year or two.
He then went to Lanberton and took
the position of assistant cashier of
the State Bank, Of Lamberton, which
he held for ten years, filling the du-
ties most satisfactorily. When the
National Bank of Commerce of this
city had vacancy in the position of
cashier caused last winter by the re-
moval from the city of President A. o.
Oleson and the advancement of G.. L.
Oleson to the presidency, Mr.. Dickson
was chosen to fill this responsible posi-
ton, and started upon his duties Feb.
/. He moved his family to this city
and established his home here.
He Had Made Good.
AS cashier of the National Bank of
Commerce, Mr.. Dickson ''made good. y
He had gained the confidence and re-
spect of all with whom he had deal
ings, and seemed destined to take a
prominent part in local business af-
fairs, and was looked upon as a valu-
able acquisition, both in business and
social circles. He was member of
the Masonic lodge and chapter at Lam
berton, and of Mankato commandery,
Knights Templar. He was also a
member of Mankato lodge of Elks,
and of the Knights of Pythias and
Modern Woodmen of America at Lam
bertOn.
Mr. Dickson is survived by his wife
and two children, and by his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. James Dickson of Spring
field, one brother, W. E. Dickson of
Parkers' Prairie, and three sisters,
Misses Leila, Isabel and Ora Dickson,
who reside at home. His father was
mother arrived Wednesday. The broth
er arrived today, and one of the sisters
has been here.
Possessed Balanced Character.
Mr.. Dickson possessed well-bal
anced character. Especially was he
kind and thoughtful toward his mother,
sisters and his own little family. He
seemed to have them upon his mind
at all times, and never missed an OPP
portunity to do something that would
please them. He possessed sterling
qualities of heart and mind, was kind
and generous, hopeful for the future,
and was successful in his business re-
lations He had host of friends in
Mankato, Lamberton, Springfield and
other places who will greatly regret
his death and will extend their heart
felt sympathy to the members of his
family.
The remains will be taken to Spring
field on the night train tonight, and
funeral services will be held at the
family residence there Sunday after
noon. Very brief services will be held
at the residence before leaving, and
will be conducted by Rev. w. S.
Emery, who will also have charge of
the services at Springfield. The re-
mains will be escorted to the depot
by a delegation of Knights Templar,
acting as pail bearers, and commit
tee from the trustees of the National
Bank of Commerce will accompany
them, with the family, to Springfield,
as will also Rev. Emery.
John Reichel Is Dead.
John Reichel, who resided at $50
Marsh street, passed away at five
o'clock this morning. of typhoid fever.
after being confined to his he'd for