Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-10-14
WELL-KNOWN NORTH GEORGIA
CAPITALIST SUCCUMBs
TO TYPHOID FEVER

CAPITALIST SUCCUMBs
/ TO TYPHOID FEVER
"A Georgia paper pays the follow.
ing tribute to Mr.. Frank T. Hard.
WICK, who died recently at his home
at Dalton, Georgia. Deceased was
the father-in-law of Mr.. Emmett s
Newton, formerly of St. joseph:
frank 7. Hardwick, aged 70, bank.
En- capitalist, and one Of north
Georela's best known citizen. died
at o'clock Monday morning at his
nome in Dalton. He was stricken
with typhoid fever about a month
ago and made a game fight for
neaitn and strength. Loving hands
eenderiy mnistered unto him and be
received every attention from skilled
physicians. A week ago his heart az.
tlon caused apprehension, but ON
Saturday he seemed to be somewhat
better.
Removing to Dalton when a Young
man. Mr. Hardwick actively identified
himself with the business life Of that
city. Through hard work and strict
a.'ention to duty, he steadily forged
anead. He became interested in a
number Of important enterprises and
was a leading factor in their success
he was president Of L. C. Hard
WICK q Co., a private banking insti-
luton in Dalton; was a member of
the board Of directors of the First
National bank in this city, was head
OF the Elk Cotton mills and chairman
OF the board Of directors Of the
'rown Cotton mills in Dalton, was
The builder of the Hogshead apart
ments and the handsome home Of
the Hardwick-Buick Company, and
was interested in other enterprises
here.
For many years Mr.. Hardwick was
active IN the ranks of Masonry, be-
ing q member Of the Master Masons'
lodge, the Chapter and Commandery
at Dalton. He was formerly a men,
Der Of Yaarab Temple, Mobiles of
the Mystic Shrine, in Atlanta, but
when his brother, George Hardwick,
prominent business man Of Cleve-
land, became potentate of Alhambra
temple in Chattanooga, he transferred
his membership to this temple and
attended its ceremonials, accompany
ing the Dalton delegation. Alhambra
temple, as a token Of respect and
esteem, will send a beautiful floral
design to the funeral. Mr.. Hardwick
regularly attended the Methodist
church at Dalton. He was an i'm
portant factor in the development and
upbuilding Of the busy North Geor-
gia city and enjoyed the high regard
IF host Of friends throughout that
section and in Chattanooga.
Surviving the deceased are his
widow, two daughters, Mrs. Emmett
Newton and Mrs. ]. McChenneyI
and a son, w. M. Hardwick,
If this city.
Mr.. Hardwick's father established
The private banking firm Of Hard
wick & Co. at Dalton. This is one of
he very few in the country which
nave not either nationalized or in
under state banking sys-
ems. Frank T. Hardwick took an ac-
i've interest in banking generally,
,aving been instrumental in the for
nation Of the American Bankers as
ISOLATION, which is now the strongest
financial association in the United
States.
The relations of the Dalton banker
md Chattanooga have always been
intimate. He was one Of
he original incorporators of the Chat
anooga National bank, and took a
,een interest in its career from the
ime it opened its doors, May 9,
1877, until it was consolidated with
he First National. After that event
le continued his relations with the
first National, having been a d.
ector and stakeholder in the latter
institution for many years. Capt.
). A. Lyerly, now head Of the First .
National, is the only living incor-
'orator Of the Chattanooga National.
Banking was not the only interest
dr. Hardwick had in Dalton. The
crown Cotton mills, organized by ,,
fr. Hardwick with a capital stock /
+ $4,000, proved immensely sue,
essful, and has paid 10 per cent
ividends year after year to its {.
tockholders; at the same time it has
increased its capital to ven times the
riginal figure (now $600,000), and
as built up a surplus, after dividend
Of another 100000. This
as all been done without the sale
T anynew stock or the investment
I new capital in the mills, but from
be reinvestment of undivided profits.
Some time after the Crown mills
ad demonstrated their success. Mr..
[ardwick organized the Elk mills,
o manufacture cotton goods; this
Enterprise also has been successful,
nd has proved Mr.. Hardwickls I