The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1921-06-02
o c. AKIN

city Sunday noon took away our
genial and beloved citizen. Theodore
G. Akin, for owe twenty years a resi-
dent of Brookings and one of the
most widely known life insurance men
of South Dakota. While motoring Sun
day morning he felt a violent head
ache and was taken to his home by
friends. He lapsed into unconscious
ness following the apoplectic stroke
and passed away at 100 o clock.
Theodore c. Akin was born at John
sonville, \. y, on May q, 1867, the
only son Of Chas. w. Akin and Mary
Ann Castle Akin. He spent his early
life there, attending public schools and
TT. Edwards academy. He then went
to New York City where he worked
for a time. When about % years of
age he came west and settled at Far
go, n. d., where he lived for several
years. For a number Of years he trav-
eled for the Brown & Saenger Sta.
tionery company of Sioux Falls and
gained a wide acquaintance. He then
became agent for the Northwestern
Mutual Life Insurance company of
Milwaukee, and carried that work on
successfully up to the time of his
death, a period of over % years. He
made his headquarters in BrOokings
and has continued his useful citizen
ship in this city yer since. On June
l, 1908, he was united in marriage
with Marguerite Madden, which uni0n
was blessed with n daughter, Kath,
leen, now IL years old.
During the war Mr.. Akin was al
ways active in his patriotic duties.
He was county chairman for the sale
of thrift stamps and county chairman
for the Salvation Army drive. He was
a member Of the Masonic lodge of
Bookings, a member Of the Elks at
WATERFOWL, and a member Of the
identified with progressive movements
for the city's upbuilding and was a
thoroughly good citizen. For many
years he was a member of the popu-
lar Bookings city band. With ED.
Carlisle he has been co-manager of
the Grand Opera house for a number
of years. His health began to fail
him about a year ago, but it was not
thought to be serious. He spent some
time in a sanitarium and returned
much improved.
He is survived by his widow and
daughter, Kathleen, his stepmother
Mrs. c. w. Akin, and step-brother, B
J.. Akin Of Jackson, Mich. Funeral ser
vices were held at the Opera house
Wednesday afternoon and was one OF
the largest attended of any ever held
in the city. The Rev. FIR. +. X. Dooley
gave a beautiful eulogy of his charac-
ter and read from the Bible. The Ma
sonic lodge conducted their impress.
sive service. Miss Byrne Smith sang
a solo. The Elks' quartette of Water
town touched all with two beautiful
selections. Interment was made in
Greenwood cemetery.
A large delegation of Elks from Wa
tertown, headed by Gen. c. II. Engelsby,
Chas. Ray and Ed. Bennett, were pres
ent at the funeral services as well as
score of other friends from neighbor-
ing towns. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mad
den, and Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Madden
of Castlewood; Miss Florence Madden
of Minneapolis, Mimi, and r. C. Mad.
den Of Bismarck, n. d., relatives of
Mrs. Akin, were present. Mr.. Atkins
step-brother, b. j. Akin of Jackson,
Mich, was unable to get here in time
for the funeral. Mrs. Atkins sister,
Mrs. Crowley Of Minneapolis, was I'M
able to come due to the illness of her
son, Marshall.
Mr.. Akin, or Ted as he was ia.
miliarly known everywhere, will be
sorely missed. His genial smile, kind
pervaded the very atmospheric he
breathed. He was welcomed every
where for his wit and humor, his fine
voice, and his genial nature could al
ways be depended upon for entertain
ment. His home life vas beautiful,
his pleasant disposition always made
the home brighter for his presence.
The deepest sympathy Of the commu-
nifty is extended to the bereaved fam
lily in their sudden and painful sorrow.
Wv. s. S.