The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-11-06

EDGAR WEAVER
expressed such a desire, but he never
would permit himself TO be a candi-
date for that honor. His name fire.
quently was mentioned in connec-
tion with the nomination for gov
ernor. Two years ago he announced
himself as a candidate for the nomi-
nation, but later withdrew from the
field.
Mr. Weaver was married on Febru-
airy 10, 1888, to Miss Katherine Wise,
daughter OF the late John c. Wise,
Sr.. OF The Mankato Review. There
is one child, Edgar Wise Weaver,
who was born January 3. 1902.
Mr. Weaver is survived by three
brothers, Julian 4. Weaver OF Gran
lite Falls, Mimi, John ID. Weaver of
Minneapolis and II. ID Weaver of
Washington, d. C., II is expected
that the two first named will be in
Mankato to attend the funeral.
All banks in the city will be closed
during the time OF the funeral
This afternoon Mayor A. G. Meyer
half mast, out of respect to the late
mayor.
The funeral will be held Wednes-
day afternoon at two o'clock. The
Masons will have charge Of the serv-
ices at the grave. Other arrange
ments will be announced tomorrow.
G. NJ. Palmer: | regret very deep
ly the untimely demise of Mr..
Weaver. He will be missed greatly
in this community where his genial
personality, unfailing good cheer and
generosity endeared him to all. Id.
Weaver was probably the best known
and best liked man in Mankato: II
he had any enemies | never heard
of them. His was a generous, kindly
nature, and his passing will be sim
cerely mourned by everyone who
knew him.
J. G.. Fowler: | think Mr.. Weaver
was the best man that ever lived.
was closely acquainted with him
and never knew him to do anything
mean or wrong. He was straightfor-
ward and honorable in all his deal
ings.
Jean A. Flittie: am deeply
grieved over the death OF Mr.. Edgar
Weaver He has so long been iden-
tilted with the business, social and
political life OF this community that
his sudden death comes as a shock
to us all. He will be greatly missed
by his multitude Of friends, for all
with whom he came in contact were
his friends. / have known him for
many years and to know him was to
like him. He was always of good
cheer, jovial and kindly. Many a
poor man has been aided by Mr..
today in learning of his death.
sorrow with his family and relatives
and mourn with his friends and ac-
quaintances because he Is no more.
George Z. Brett: II was with the
sincerest regret that | heard OF Mr.
Weaver's death, and the shock OF
his sudden passing away is felt by
everyone who knew him. Mr.. Weaver
in his business relations was fair
honest and honorable. and in his
social relations was friendly and sin
cere. He will be greatly missed by
10 ~ oil nf life thentttrtR.
out the entire county, and many
people who have been assisted by
him will feel the keenest regret n
the news of his death. >
J Fred Kron: I have known Mr.
! Weaver for a great many years, and
knew him to be an upright business
man and hustler, as well as a man
who could be depended upon to dc
the right thing in business. He was
"a well balanced man and Of ar
even temper. One knew that Mr.
, Weaver would always treat him this
same. l .a
John G. Thro: Wherever you &c
people know Ed. Weaver. His friends
are men IN every walk OF flte. We
cannot afford to lose such men a.
Mr.. Weaver, for no man could be
more honorable and upright.
John Richards Mr.. weaver'i
death is a great loss to the com
munity, to the business men ant
to all classes. Never did a persoi
appeal to him for relief without !
being given. regret his loss yer,
much as a personal friend.
]. z. Hickey: Edgar Weaver wa
one of Gods noblemen. He wa
broad minded and fair to all.
never knew a man I thought NOR
Of, or one for whom had keene
respect. ,His death is an irrepai
able loss TO the city.
| George Atchison; Mr.. Weaver wa
my personal friend and the frien'
OF every man that needed help u
i Mankata and pluo Earth county III