The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-03-01
ALDERMAN RUPERT
PASSED AWAY
CHRISTIAN r.. RUPERT, WELL
KNOWN FARGO CITIZEN AND
ALDERMAN FROM THIRD
WARD DIED LATE YESTERDAY
CITY FLAG AT HALF MAST.

WARD, DIED LATE YESTERDAY
CITY FLAG AT HALF MAST.
Aid. Christian Henry Rupert, Junior
member Of the city council from the
Third ward, succumbed to deaths
sudden call late yesterday afternoon
at $50 o'clock at his late home at
AT Eighth avenue south, following a
critical illness of only a weeks dura-
ton. While his death had been ex-
pected for more than forty-eight
hours, his demise comes as a distinct
shock to the citizens of Fargo who
knew him so we'll.
Mayor Sweet this morning ordered
the flag over the city hall at half
mast until after the burial tomorrow
afternoon in Riverside cemetery, fol-
lowing the funeral services at the
First Congregational church. 1t is
altogether probable that the city
council, which will meet in regular
monthly session Monday night, after
adopting appropriate resolutions, will
Immediately adjourn until the mex
evening u of respect to the departed
alderman's memory.
The late Mr.. Rupert was born at
Fort Plain, N. Y, June s, 1855 where
his boyhood days were spent. Coming
west in the early 70's he first
located in Chicago where he was en-
ployed for several years with M. ID.
Wells & Co, wholesale shoe dealers
of that city. In the autumn of 1878
he came to Fargo where he has lived
since.
/, Business Career.
For a great many years in the early
In<F 1arn NJ D..rNA~k ~y-r,
in the. shoe business, conducting the
firm of c.. H. Rupert & Co. Selling
out he became connected with the
Herbst department store which as
ISOLATION covered a period of seven
years, Ten years ago he retired from
business and entered the Office of the
county auditor as chief clerk, which
position he held until his death.
Just a year ago Alderman Rupert
consented to become a candidate for
the city council from the Third ward
ton. He was elected and has given
the residents of his ward most faith
full and conscientious service.
He 10 an active part in the pro-
ceedings of that body where he stood
high in the estimation of his as
sociates as an alderman who serious
ly labored in behalf of the city's best
interests. Under the present city
charter his term of Office, made vacant
by his death, will not expire until
March, 1914.
Funeral Services.
The funeral services will be held
tomorrow afternoon at the First
Congregational church. The remains
will lie in state in the Masonic temple
from 10 o'clock in the morning until
8 O'Clock in the afternoon when the
body will be conveyed to the church,
escorted by the members Of the Blue
lodge.
Mayor Sweet requests all the mem
bers of the city council to meet in
the council chamber Sunday afternoon
at 2 o'clock. where they will go in a
body to the Masonic temple IN join
in the escort to the church and at
tend the services.
County Auditor Leech and all the
| members of the office staff of the
auditors office, who have been most
| closely associated with the deceased
alderman in recent years and who will
probably feel his loss most keenly,
will attend the church services in a
body. Many other officials in the
county offices at the courthouse who
knew Mr.. Rupert well, will also at
tend.
Rev. r. A. Beard, pastor of the First
Congregational church, will preach
the funeral Special music
will be rendered by the choir and
special services will also be conduct
ed by the Blue lodge of Masons. The
! remains will be laid to rest in River
side cemetery.
The pail bearers named this noon
are H. w. Gearey, Emerson H. Smith,
Harry Alsop, LaRue Buxton, l.. D,
4 ID fnIo vlSpr N nd TN-anlr w pfnrrpn .
Expressions Of Appreciation.
In speaking of the death of Alder
man Rupert this morning, both Coun-
ty Auditor Leech and Mayor Sweet
were deeply affected.
"The death of Mr.. Rupert grieyes
me more deeply than / can say" said
Mr.. Leech this morning. at has all
come so suddenly that, eve though
his departure was expected hourly
during the last two days, 1t was a
distinct shock. No one could ever
have had a more agreeable business
associate than Mr.. Rupert and no one
will miss him in the days to come
more than those of US here in this Of
flee. He was most conscientious in his
work and optimistic always. Not
even when he was taken sick a week
ago did we realize how serious his
| illness was, as he never was heard to
complain. In his death, not only his
friends and family, but the county's
loss will be deeply felt, for the county
loses a faithful public servant"
Mayor Sweet. In commenting upon
Mr.. Rupert's death said: I'm the
death of Alderman Rupert the city
has lost a faithful public official. He
was ever attentive to the duties of his
office and was particularly careful
always to keep in touch with the
wishes of his constituents. As a
| friend and neighbor he. will be missed
and long remembered. His generous
| nature endeared him to all and
particularly to us who knew him
best. To me he was a companion as
well as a friend during the many
years we have lived close together"
Those Surviving.
The alderman is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Rupert, who was former
ly Miss Harriet Hopson of this city,
a son, Fred Rupert who is now in
Saskatchewan in business, and two
daughters, Misses Marguerite and
Harriet.
Three brothers also survive him, all
of whom are well known in this city.