Indianapolis Journal - Sunday, December 4, 1892:
The news of the death yesterday at the Adams House in Boston of Albert R. Baker the ex-member and president of the School Board and head of the firm of the Baker-Randolph Company, caused a profound shock in business and social circles. Mr. Baker left for New York about ten days ago on a business trip, and while East took occasion to visit his daughter, Miss Alberta, who was attending Wellesley College. He was expected to start for home a week ago yesterday when word came that he was somewhat ill from a stomach trouble and would not leave until Monday. He did not improve, however, and Mrs. Baker was notified to come on at once. She was assured, however, that her husband, though ill, was not in a great danger. She started on the first train but was not able to reach her husband in time to see him alive. He died at 5 o'clock yesterday morning, his daughter and a cousin being with him. Mrs. Baker would not arrive much before noon. The sorrowing wife and daughter left Boston last evening at 5 o'clock for the return to this city in charge of the remains. They will arrive tomorrow when fuller details can be learned.
The deceased was prominent in business circles, having attained success and wealth by his own endeavors. He was born in Lafayette in 1849 and came to this city while yet a child. His education was such as he would acquire in the public schools. At fourteen, he entered a printing office and secured that accurate knowledge of the business which proved to be the basis of his success. At twenty, he had shown so much capacity that he was admitted to a partnership. His rise was steady and rapid. In 1870, he entered the firm of Wright & Holman printers whose business was on the site of the L.S. Ayres store on Washington Street. It was a modest frame building in marked contrast to the capacious five-story establishment on Maryland Street. The firm changed in personnel through successive stages of the business and is now known as the Baker-Randolph Printing Company. He also established the Baker Office Supply Company in Chicago and was a stockholder in the Randolph Lithograph Company. His estate is estimated to be worth $200,000. Besides his business interests, he carried a life insurance of probably $110,000. Two policies for $65,000 were taken out two years ago being in the Equitable Life Assurance Company represented by D. B. Shideler. Other policies bring the amount up to $100,000 and membership in insurance orders make up the balance.
Mr. Baker was a man of the stanchest integrity and most admirable personal character. He was a consistent professor of Christianity and a member of the Baptist Church. In policies, he was a Republican. He was twice married, his second wife being the daughter of Captain Carpenter. HIs children are six in number, the youngest, Anita, being five years of age. Miss Alberta, as was stated, was in Wellesley, and two sons, George and Charles, were in the Michigan Military School at Orchard Lake, MIchigan.
The widow and children will arrive here tonight at 11 o'clock and will be received by Mr. Henry Knippenberg who has for years been the confidential friend and advisor of Mr. Baker, who will take them to his home on North Meridian Street. The remains will be taken by the Scottish Rite order and kept by them overnight. the funeral will probably be on Tuesday morning,
The news of the death yesterday at the Adams House in Boston of Albert R. Baker the ex-member and president of the School Board and head of the firm of the Baker-Randolph Company, caused a profound shock in business and social circles. Mr. Baker left for New York about ten days ago on a business trip, and while East took occasion to visit his daughter, Miss Alberta, who was attending Wellesley College. He was expected to start for home a week ago yesterday when word came that he was somewhat ill from a stomach trouble and would not leave until Monday. He did not improve, however, and Mrs. Baker was notified to come on at once. She was assured, however, that her husband, though ill, was not in a great danger. She started on the first train but was not able to reach her husband in time to see him alive. He died at 5 o'clock yesterday morning, his daughter and a cousin being with him. Mrs. Baker would not arrive much before noon. The sorrowing wife and daughter left Boston last evening at 5 o'clock for the return to this city in charge of the remains. They will arrive tomorrow when fuller details can be learned.
The deceased was prominent in business circles, having attained success and wealth by his own endeavors. He was born in Lafayette in 1849 and came to this city while yet a child. His education was such as he would acquire in the public schools. At fourteen, he entered a printing office and secured that accurate knowledge of the business which proved to be the basis of his success. At twenty, he had shown so much capacity that he was admitted to a partnership. His rise was steady and rapid. In 1870, he entered the firm of Wright & Holman printers whose business was on the site of the L.S. Ayres store on Washington Street. It was a modest frame building in marked contrast to the capacious five-story establishment on Maryland Street. The firm changed in personnel through successive stages of the business and is now known as the Baker-Randolph Printing Company. He also established the Baker Office Supply Company in Chicago and was a stockholder in the Randolph Lithograph Company. His estate is estimated to be worth $200,000. Besides his business interests, he carried a life insurance of probably $110,000. Two policies for $65,000 were taken out two years ago being in the Equitable Life Assurance Company represented by D. B. Shideler. Other policies bring the amount up to $100,000 and membership in insurance orders make up the balance.
Mr. Baker was a man of the stanchest integrity and most admirable personal character. He was a consistent professor of Christianity and a member of the Baptist Church. In policies, he was a Republican. He was twice married, his second wife being the daughter of Captain Carpenter. HIs children are six in number, the youngest, Anita, being five years of age. Miss Alberta, as was stated, was in Wellesley, and two sons, George and Charles, were in the Michigan Military School at Orchard Lake, MIchigan.
The widow and children will arrive here tonight at 11 o'clock and will be received by Mr. Henry Knippenberg who has for years been the confidential friend and advisor of Mr. Baker, who will take them to his home on North Meridian Street. The remains will be taken by the Scottish Rite order and kept by them overnight. the funeral will probably be on Tuesday morning,
Indianapolis Journal - Sunday, December 4, 1892:
The news of the death yesterday at the Adams House in Boston of Albert R. Baker the ex-member and president of the School Board and head of the firm of the Baker-Randolph Company, caused a profound shock in business and social circles. Mr. Baker left for New York about ten days ago on a business trip, and while East took occasion to visit his daughter, Miss Alberta, who was attending Wellesley College. He was expected to start for home a week ago yesterday when word came that he was somewhat ill from a stomach trouble and would not leave until Monday. He did not improve, however, and Mrs. Baker was notified to come on at once. She was assured, however, that her husband, though ill, was not in a great danger. She started on the first train but was not able to reach her husband in time to see him alive. He died at 5 o'clock yesterday morning, his daughter and a cousin being with him. Mrs. Baker would not arrive much before noon. The sorrowing wife and daughter left Boston last evening at 5 o'clock for the return to this city in charge of the remains. They will arrive tomorrow when fuller details can be learned.
The deceased was prominent in business circles, having attained success and wealth by his own endeavors. He was born in Lafayette in 1849 and came to this city while yet a child. His education was such as he would acquire in the public schools. At fourteen, he entered a printing office and secured that accurate knowledge of the business which proved to be the basis of his success. At twenty, he had shown so much capacity that he was admitted to a partnership. His rise was steady and rapid. In 1870, he entered the firm of Wright & Holman printers whose business was on the site of the L.S. Ayres store on Washington Street. It was a modest frame building in marked contrast to the capacious five-story establishment on Maryland Street. The firm changed in personnel through successive stages of the business and is now known as the Baker-Randolph Printing Company. He also established the Baker Office Supply Company in Chicago and was a stockholder in the Randolph Lithograph Company. His estate is estimated to be worth $200,000. Besides his business interests, he carried a life insurance of probably $110,000. Two policies for $65,000 were taken out two years ago being in the Equitable Life Assurance Company represented by D. B. Shideler. Other policies bring the amount up to $100,000 and membership in insurance orders make up the balance.
Mr. Baker was a man of the stanchest integrity and most admirable personal character. He was a consistent professor of Christianity and a member of the Baptist Church. In policies, he was a Republican. He was twice married, his second wife being the daughter of Captain Carpenter. HIs children are six in number, the youngest, Anita, being five years of age. Miss Alberta, as was stated, was in Wellesley, and two sons, George and Charles, were in the Michigan Military School at Orchard Lake, MIchigan.
The widow and children will arrive here tonight at 11 o'clock and will be received by Mr. Henry Knippenberg who has for years been the confidential friend and advisor of Mr. Baker, who will take them to his home on North Meridian Street. The remains will be taken by the Scottish Rite order and kept by them overnight. the funeral will probably be on Tuesday morning,
The news of the death yesterday at the Adams House in Boston of Albert R. Baker the ex-member and president of the School Board and head of the firm of the Baker-Randolph Company, caused a profound shock in business and social circles. Mr. Baker left for New York about ten days ago on a business trip, and while East took occasion to visit his daughter, Miss Alberta, who was attending Wellesley College. He was expected to start for home a week ago yesterday when word came that he was somewhat ill from a stomach trouble and would not leave until Monday. He did not improve, however, and Mrs. Baker was notified to come on at once. She was assured, however, that her husband, though ill, was not in a great danger. She started on the first train but was not able to reach her husband in time to see him alive. He died at 5 o'clock yesterday morning, his daughter and a cousin being with him. Mrs. Baker would not arrive much before noon. The sorrowing wife and daughter left Boston last evening at 5 o'clock for the return to this city in charge of the remains. They will arrive tomorrow when fuller details can be learned.
The deceased was prominent in business circles, having attained success and wealth by his own endeavors. He was born in Lafayette in 1849 and came to this city while yet a child. His education was such as he would acquire in the public schools. At fourteen, he entered a printing office and secured that accurate knowledge of the business which proved to be the basis of his success. At twenty, he had shown so much capacity that he was admitted to a partnership. His rise was steady and rapid. In 1870, he entered the firm of Wright & Holman printers whose business was on the site of the L.S. Ayres store on Washington Street. It was a modest frame building in marked contrast to the capacious five-story establishment on Maryland Street. The firm changed in personnel through successive stages of the business and is now known as the Baker-Randolph Printing Company. He also established the Baker Office Supply Company in Chicago and was a stockholder in the Randolph Lithograph Company. His estate is estimated to be worth $200,000. Besides his business interests, he carried a life insurance of probably $110,000. Two policies for $65,000 were taken out two years ago being in the Equitable Life Assurance Company represented by D. B. Shideler. Other policies bring the amount up to $100,000 and membership in insurance orders make up the balance.
Mr. Baker was a man of the stanchest integrity and most admirable personal character. He was a consistent professor of Christianity and a member of the Baptist Church. In policies, he was a Republican. He was twice married, his second wife being the daughter of Captain Carpenter. HIs children are six in number, the youngest, Anita, being five years of age. Miss Alberta, as was stated, was in Wellesley, and two sons, George and Charles, were in the Michigan Military School at Orchard Lake, MIchigan.
The widow and children will arrive here tonight at 11 o'clock and will be received by Mr. Henry Knippenberg who has for years been the confidential friend and advisor of Mr. Baker, who will take them to his home on North Meridian Street. The remains will be taken by the Scottish Rite order and kept by them overnight. the funeral will probably be on Tuesday morning,
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