SIDNEY T. PRATT
Sydney(sic) Pratt, Editor and Founder of Local Printing Plant, Dies
Succumbs At The Hospital, Where He Had Lived Retired Life Since 1931
Sydney T. Pratt, 79, founder and head of a large color printing plant here,
and prior to that a feature and special writer on a number of metropolitan
newspapers, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital.
He had been living a retired life since 1930 when failing health and blindness
forced him to dispose of his holdings here. He made his home at the hospital
since September, 1931.
Mr. Pratt came to Manitowoc 38 years ago to take the editorship of the Manitowoc
Pilot, a weekly newspaper, following the death of Editor John Nagle the year
previous. After a few years in that capacity he founded the Merchants & Manufact-
urers Printing works, which he operated for more than a quarter of a century.
He was active in fraternal and civic groups and in Liberty Loan work during the
World War.
Born in England
Mr. Pratt was born in Liverpool, England, in 1860, one of a family of nine brothers
and a sister. The family moved to London in Mr. Pratt’s childhood. His father was a
wealthy merchant and close personal friend of Lord Frederick Hamilton, the author,
and of Lord Camden, whose family in colonial days owned vast estates in New Jersey.
Mr. Pratt enjoyed all the advantages of education and travel and visited many of
Europe’s capitals. He was familiar with the works of the world’s great authors and
an authority on sacred and profane history of ancient and modern times, as well as
being versed in arts and music. He was a profound student of the Bible and other
sacred literature. He had a wonderful retentive memory and could quote at length from
the classics. He learned to repeat, almost word for word, lectures heard on the radio
and articles read to him from papers and magazines after he lost his eyesight.
He came to the United States in the late eighties and took employment as a reporter
and special writer for metropolitan newspapers. He established contacts with men high
in the ranks of politics, finance and education which enabled him to turn in stories
that brought him to the forefront in the days before feature writing had advanced to
the present day plane.
Friend of Ochs
His associations included work on the New York Times, New York World, Washington Post,
Baltimore World, Chattanooga Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Pittsburgh Dispatch and
Commercial Gazette, Buffalo Courier, and Rochester Democrat-Chronicle. He was a personal
friend of Adolph Ochs, famous New York publisher and when the latter observed his 25th
anniversary as a publisher, Mr. Pratt’s telegram of congratulation was one of those
selected by Mr. Ochs for publication in his chain of newspapers.
Mr. Pratt came to Manitowoc in 1901, the year after John Nagle, publisher and editor
of the Manitowoc Pilot, died. The newspaper was taken over by a syndicate headed by
Dr. W. H. Earles of Milwaukee. He induced Mr. Pratt to come here to take over editor-
ship of the Pilot.
After five years in this post Mr. Pratt embarked in the printing and publishing business
here. He organized the Merchants & Manufacturers Printing works, which was established
at a location in the Windiate? House. The business expanded until at one time more than
30 persons were employed.
After the United States entered the World War he was an active worker in the various
Liberty Loan drives in Manitowoc. He worked with the late George Vits, chairman of the
Liberty Loan drives in the county, and supervised the holding of meetings in the city
and county,.
His affiliations included the Rotary club, Elks, and the Lakeside Country club.
Wife Died in 1929
On Oct. 26, 1904, Mr. Pratt married Miss Blanche Kirwan, daughter of the late Judge and
Mrs. Michael Kirwan. Mrs. Pratt died in November, 1929.
Mr. Pratt continued active in the printing business until 1930 when failing eyesight
forced him to retire, the business being taken over by two of his employes.
His only survivor in the Untied States is a sister, Mrs. Edith Ellis, wife of the Rev.
Hugh Ellis of Wilson, North Carolina.
Funeral services for Mr. Pratt will be held Monday at 3 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary.
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Sunday,
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 4, 1939 P. 4
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[cause: general arterio sclerosis]
Sydney(sic) Pratt, Editor and Founder of Local Printing Plant, Dies
Succumbs At The Hospital, Where He Had Lived Retired Life Since 1931
Sydney T. Pratt, 79, founder and head of a large color printing plant here,
and prior to that a feature and special writer on a number of metropolitan
newspapers, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital.
He had been living a retired life since 1930 when failing health and blindness
forced him to dispose of his holdings here. He made his home at the hospital
since September, 1931.
Mr. Pratt came to Manitowoc 38 years ago to take the editorship of the Manitowoc
Pilot, a weekly newspaper, following the death of Editor John Nagle the year
previous. After a few years in that capacity he founded the Merchants & Manufact-
urers Printing works, which he operated for more than a quarter of a century.
He was active in fraternal and civic groups and in Liberty Loan work during the
World War.
Born in England
Mr. Pratt was born in Liverpool, England, in 1860, one of a family of nine brothers
and a sister. The family moved to London in Mr. Pratt’s childhood. His father was a
wealthy merchant and close personal friend of Lord Frederick Hamilton, the author,
and of Lord Camden, whose family in colonial days owned vast estates in New Jersey.
Mr. Pratt enjoyed all the advantages of education and travel and visited many of
Europe’s capitals. He was familiar with the works of the world’s great authors and
an authority on sacred and profane history of ancient and modern times, as well as
being versed in arts and music. He was a profound student of the Bible and other
sacred literature. He had a wonderful retentive memory and could quote at length from
the classics. He learned to repeat, almost word for word, lectures heard on the radio
and articles read to him from papers and magazines after he lost his eyesight.
He came to the United States in the late eighties and took employment as a reporter
and special writer for metropolitan newspapers. He established contacts with men high
in the ranks of politics, finance and education which enabled him to turn in stories
that brought him to the forefront in the days before feature writing had advanced to
the present day plane.
Friend of Ochs
His associations included work on the New York Times, New York World, Washington Post,
Baltimore World, Chattanooga Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Pittsburgh Dispatch and
Commercial Gazette, Buffalo Courier, and Rochester Democrat-Chronicle. He was a personal
friend of Adolph Ochs, famous New York publisher and when the latter observed his 25th
anniversary as a publisher, Mr. Pratt’s telegram of congratulation was one of those
selected by Mr. Ochs for publication in his chain of newspapers.
Mr. Pratt came to Manitowoc in 1901, the year after John Nagle, publisher and editor
of the Manitowoc Pilot, died. The newspaper was taken over by a syndicate headed by
Dr. W. H. Earles of Milwaukee. He induced Mr. Pratt to come here to take over editor-
ship of the Pilot.
After five years in this post Mr. Pratt embarked in the printing and publishing business
here. He organized the Merchants & Manufacturers Printing works, which was established
at a location in the Windiate? House. The business expanded until at one time more than
30 persons were employed.
After the United States entered the World War he was an active worker in the various
Liberty Loan drives in Manitowoc. He worked with the late George Vits, chairman of the
Liberty Loan drives in the county, and supervised the holding of meetings in the city
and county,.
His affiliations included the Rotary club, Elks, and the Lakeside Country club.
Wife Died in 1929
On Oct. 26, 1904, Mr. Pratt married Miss Blanche Kirwan, daughter of the late Judge and
Mrs. Michael Kirwan. Mrs. Pratt died in November, 1929.
Mr. Pratt continued active in the printing business until 1930 when failing eyesight
forced him to retire, the business being taken over by two of his employes.
His only survivor in the Untied States is a sister, Mrs. Edith Ellis, wife of the Rev.
Hugh Ellis of Wilson, North Carolina.
Funeral services for Mr. Pratt will be held Monday at 3 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary.
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Sunday,
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 4, 1939 P. 4
*******
[cause: general arterio sclerosis]
SIDNEY T. PRATT
Sydney(sic) Pratt, Editor and Founder of Local Printing Plant, Dies
Succumbs At The Hospital, Where He Had Lived Retired Life Since 1931
Sydney T. Pratt, 79, founder and head of a large color printing plant here,
and prior to that a feature and special writer on a number of metropolitan
newspapers, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital.
He had been living a retired life since 1930 when failing health and blindness
forced him to dispose of his holdings here. He made his home at the hospital
since September, 1931.
Mr. Pratt came to Manitowoc 38 years ago to take the editorship of the Manitowoc
Pilot, a weekly newspaper, following the death of Editor John Nagle the year
previous. After a few years in that capacity he founded the Merchants & Manufact-
urers Printing works, which he operated for more than a quarter of a century.
He was active in fraternal and civic groups and in Liberty Loan work during the
World War.
Born in England
Mr. Pratt was born in Liverpool, England, in 1860, one of a family of nine brothers
and a sister. The family moved to London in Mr. Pratt’s childhood. His father was a
wealthy merchant and close personal friend of Lord Frederick Hamilton, the author,
and of Lord Camden, whose family in colonial days owned vast estates in New Jersey.
Mr. Pratt enjoyed all the advantages of education and travel and visited many of
Europe’s capitals. He was familiar with the works of the world’s great authors and
an authority on sacred and profane history of ancient and modern times, as well as
being versed in arts and music. He was a profound student of the Bible and other
sacred literature. He had a wonderful retentive memory and could quote at length from
the classics. He learned to repeat, almost word for word, lectures heard on the radio
and articles read to him from papers and magazines after he lost his eyesight.
He came to the United States in the late eighties and took employment as a reporter
and special writer for metropolitan newspapers. He established contacts with men high
in the ranks of politics, finance and education which enabled him to turn in stories
that brought him to the forefront in the days before feature writing had advanced to
the present day plane.
Friend of Ochs
His associations included work on the New York Times, New York World, Washington Post,
Baltimore World, Chattanooga Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Pittsburgh Dispatch and
Commercial Gazette, Buffalo Courier, and Rochester Democrat-Chronicle. He was a personal
friend of Adolph Ochs, famous New York publisher and when the latter observed his 25th
anniversary as a publisher, Mr. Pratt’s telegram of congratulation was one of those
selected by Mr. Ochs for publication in his chain of newspapers.
Mr. Pratt came to Manitowoc in 1901, the year after John Nagle, publisher and editor
of the Manitowoc Pilot, died. The newspaper was taken over by a syndicate headed by
Dr. W. H. Earles of Milwaukee. He induced Mr. Pratt to come here to take over editor-
ship of the Pilot.
After five years in this post Mr. Pratt embarked in the printing and publishing business
here. He organized the Merchants & Manufacturers Printing works, which was established
at a location in the Windiate? House. The business expanded until at one time more than
30 persons were employed.
After the United States entered the World War he was an active worker in the various
Liberty Loan drives in Manitowoc. He worked with the late George Vits, chairman of the
Liberty Loan drives in the county, and supervised the holding of meetings in the city
and county,.
His affiliations included the Rotary club, Elks, and the Lakeside Country club.
Wife Died in 1929
On Oct. 26, 1904, Mr. Pratt married Miss Blanche Kirwan, daughter of the late Judge and
Mrs. Michael Kirwan. Mrs. Pratt died in November, 1929.
Mr. Pratt continued active in the printing business until 1930 when failing eyesight
forced him to retire, the business being taken over by two of his employes.
His only survivor in the Untied States is a sister, Mrs. Edith Ellis, wife of the Rev.
Hugh Ellis of Wilson, North Carolina.
Funeral services for Mr. Pratt will be held Monday at 3 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary.
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Sunday,
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 4, 1939 P. 4
*******
[cause: general arterio sclerosis]
Sydney(sic) Pratt, Editor and Founder of Local Printing Plant, Dies
Succumbs At The Hospital, Where He Had Lived Retired Life Since 1931
Sydney T. Pratt, 79, founder and head of a large color printing plant here,
and prior to that a feature and special writer on a number of metropolitan
newspapers, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital.
He had been living a retired life since 1930 when failing health and blindness
forced him to dispose of his holdings here. He made his home at the hospital
since September, 1931.
Mr. Pratt came to Manitowoc 38 years ago to take the editorship of the Manitowoc
Pilot, a weekly newspaper, following the death of Editor John Nagle the year
previous. After a few years in that capacity he founded the Merchants & Manufact-
urers Printing works, which he operated for more than a quarter of a century.
He was active in fraternal and civic groups and in Liberty Loan work during the
World War.
Born in England
Mr. Pratt was born in Liverpool, England, in 1860, one of a family of nine brothers
and a sister. The family moved to London in Mr. Pratt’s childhood. His father was a
wealthy merchant and close personal friend of Lord Frederick Hamilton, the author,
and of Lord Camden, whose family in colonial days owned vast estates in New Jersey.
Mr. Pratt enjoyed all the advantages of education and travel and visited many of
Europe’s capitals. He was familiar with the works of the world’s great authors and
an authority on sacred and profane history of ancient and modern times, as well as
being versed in arts and music. He was a profound student of the Bible and other
sacred literature. He had a wonderful retentive memory and could quote at length from
the classics. He learned to repeat, almost word for word, lectures heard on the radio
and articles read to him from papers and magazines after he lost his eyesight.
He came to the United States in the late eighties and took employment as a reporter
and special writer for metropolitan newspapers. He established contacts with men high
in the ranks of politics, finance and education which enabled him to turn in stories
that brought him to the forefront in the days before feature writing had advanced to
the present day plane.
Friend of Ochs
His associations included work on the New York Times, New York World, Washington Post,
Baltimore World, Chattanooga Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Pittsburgh Dispatch and
Commercial Gazette, Buffalo Courier, and Rochester Democrat-Chronicle. He was a personal
friend of Adolph Ochs, famous New York publisher and when the latter observed his 25th
anniversary as a publisher, Mr. Pratt’s telegram of congratulation was one of those
selected by Mr. Ochs for publication in his chain of newspapers.
Mr. Pratt came to Manitowoc in 1901, the year after John Nagle, publisher and editor
of the Manitowoc Pilot, died. The newspaper was taken over by a syndicate headed by
Dr. W. H. Earles of Milwaukee. He induced Mr. Pratt to come here to take over editor-
ship of the Pilot.
After five years in this post Mr. Pratt embarked in the printing and publishing business
here. He organized the Merchants & Manufacturers Printing works, which was established
at a location in the Windiate? House. The business expanded until at one time more than
30 persons were employed.
After the United States entered the World War he was an active worker in the various
Liberty Loan drives in Manitowoc. He worked with the late George Vits, chairman of the
Liberty Loan drives in the county, and supervised the holding of meetings in the city
and county,.
His affiliations included the Rotary club, Elks, and the Lakeside Country club.
Wife Died in 1929
On Oct. 26, 1904, Mr. Pratt married Miss Blanche Kirwan, daughter of the late Judge and
Mrs. Michael Kirwan. Mrs. Pratt died in November, 1929.
Mr. Pratt continued active in the printing business until 1930 when failing eyesight
forced him to retire, the business being taken over by two of his employes.
His only survivor in the Untied States is a sister, Mrs. Edith Ellis, wife of the Rev.
Hugh Ellis of Wilson, North Carolina.
Funeral services for Mr. Pratt will be held Monday at 3 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary.
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Sunday,
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 4, 1939 P. 4
*******
[cause: general arterio sclerosis]
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