The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-06-18
]. /. STEWART DEAD
BUSINESS MAN
DIED THIS MORNING.
Illness Was Comparatively Brief; Vic
tim of ENEMA; Always Had TAX
en- Prominent Part in Public AT
fairs; Held in the Highest Respect
BY the People of This Community;
Native of New York
From Tuesdays Daily

From Tuesdays Daily
known business men in the city, passed
away at eleven o'clock this forenoon at
the home of his son in law, John w
Kuebler, COS North Fifth street, after
comparatively brief illness. When he
took his western trip early in the
spring he seemed to be IN good health,
but it is now feared that the disease
that took him off, enema was already
gaining a foothold He began to fail
as soon as he returned home, and his
physician sent him to Madison Lake, in
the hope that rest and recreation would
restore his health. He remained two
weeks, but the anticipated result did
not follow, and few days after his
return a specialist from st. Paul was
summoned. This was three weeks ago,
and he then took to his bed, and did
not leave it. For two weeks past he
had been gradually sinking. He was
unconscious the last day of two, and
his death was expected.
Native OF New York.
Mr.. Stewart was born at Kingston,
n. Y, fifty eight years ago, and was
of Scotch extraction. He was educa
ted in the schools of his native town,
and when thirteen years of age entered
book and stationery store and clerked
for several years. Liking the business
he remained in it up to the time of
his death. He first started in business
for himself at Tomah, Wis, and after
remaining there a year went to Sparta
and engaged in the same line of bust
ness, remaining there several years. 1t
was there that he was married.
Coming to Mankato in the springtime
twenty-five years ago, Mr.. Stewart
formed partnership with G.. L.
Holmes and the firm bought out the
book and stationery stock and business
of the late J. H. Chapman from the
the administrator of the estate, and
entered business May and conducted
it ever since. This was probably the
oldest business firm in the city.
Mr.. Stewards wife died ten years
ago, and this was severe blow to him
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs
Kuebler and Miss Alice Stewart, who
is now at home, but who for year
past has filled the position of public
librarian at Princeton, n. j.,
Active in Public Affairs.
The deceased was a member of the
az, IS ~ ol
serving Sunday, but since coming to
Mankato had been an attendant at the
Presbyterian church. He was a mem
Der and director of the old Board OF
Trade for many years, and scarcely
| missed a meeting, when a quorum was
rarity He was public spirited and
gave both of his time and money tC
help public enterprises along. Although
quiet and transformations. he took q
4, lively interest in current affairs anC
was well posted, and was a good either
and a kind friends and neighbor and al
indulgent husband and father. He was
the soul of integrity and honor ant
possessed numerous enobling traits o
character. He will be missed in thu
community, where he had Cheerful
word and look for all. and his dealt
will be sincerely regretted.
The remains will be taken to Spart,
Thursday for burial beside those of hi
wife, and services will be held at tn
residence of Mr.. Kuebler, conducted b,
Rev. T. Ross Paden, pastor of tn
Presbyterian church.
/ Blow to His Partner.
To no one outside of his own famil
does the death of Mr.. Stewart com
as a heavier blow than to his bushes
partner, Clark l.. Holmes, who enioye
so long and an intimate acquantanc
with him. Mr.. Holmes, when aske
| by the Free Press this afternoon to eS
lpress sentiment regarding his lat
business associate, replied:
/ Mr.. Stewart was one of the mos
kind and sympathetic of men; Away
lovial and ready to help those in tror
bic. devoted to his family and to h
business, true to his friends, and mai
ing friends herever he went, 10y;
citizens, true man in every sense