The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-04-12

inally came to this country from Scot
land, was one Of the best known CT the
pioneer families of southern Wisconsin
and the name had been associated with
the manufacture of wagons in Kenosha
for more than seventy-fve years.
Mr.. Yule got his education in the
schools of Kenosha and he was one of
the most prominent and active of the
members of the 'Kenosha High Sch3ol
association.
When he was 20 years Of age he went
into the shops of the Balm Wagon COM
pany, starting a connection with the
wagon making industry which contin-
ued until his death. In 1887 he became
a stoc6holder in the company and was
named as assistant superintendent of
the company. His. father, the late
George Yule, was then superintendent
Of the company.
Was Head of Big Industries.
Mr.. Yule continued his connection
with the Balm Wagon company through
out his Lifetime and on the death Of
his father in 1915 he was elevated from
the company to the position of presi-
dent. When new interests took over
the stock of the Balm company less
than year ago, Mr.. Yule consented to
remain in the position of president and
he had given much of his experience
to the conduct Of the business Of the
company.
Other big business movements en-
crossed the attention of his busy life.
He was one of the organizers Of the
Badger Brass company in Kenosha and
served as president of this most sue
cessful organization until its business
was sold to the Hall Lamp company.
He was named by the United States
court as receiver for the Pope-Toledo
company and wound up the affairs of
that great company. Later he acted as
receiver for the Racine Sattley COM
pany.
None of these business ventures, in
terfered with his work at the plant of
the Balm Wagon company. Few men
in the nation were more widely known
to the wagon-m making trade and none
had a greater influence. His honesty
and integrity in business classed him
as leader Of big business and he
never betrayed the trust placed in him.
Men who had been connected with him
for many years today paid high tribute
to his character as man and to his
wonderful ability as an industrial
leader.
Interested in Kenosha Organizations.
Mr.. Yule was married in Kenosha on
February 6, 1883, to Miss Harriet Head,
daughter of the late Orson S. Head,
one Of the pioneers of the city. The
Yule home had always been a social
center in Kenosha and Mr.. and Mrs.
Yule were prominent in the social life
of the city. Mr.. Yule was one Of the
charter members Of the Kenosha Coun-
try club and he was an ardent golfer.
His wide acquaintance among the fol-
lowers of the golf game made him a
general favorite throughout this sec
ton of the country. He held member
ship for years in many of the leading
country clubs in this district and he
took an unusual interest in the Wis
consin Golf association.
He was active in charitable and well
fare work and during his life he was
constant giver to the many organiza-
tions for the bctterment OF Kenosha.
He was one of the older members of
the Kenosha lodge of Elks and for
years held membership in the Masonic
orders of the city.
Was Republican Leader.
Mr.. Yule was long prominently con-
nected with tie political life of Keno
sha county and Wisconsin and was
recognized as one of the Republican
leaders in this section OF Wisconsin.
! He had never been a candidate for
public Office. Once he was offered a
nomination for the office of member of
4 congress in the first Wisconsin district,
but he declined to accept the honor.
He was a close personal friend of
many Of the older Republican leaders
of Wisconsin and the nation ard his
advice and counsel was often sought by
these leaders. In recent years, on ac-
count of his failing health he had NOT
taken a great interest in political de-
| vclopments.