JAMES R. TEASDALE IS TAKEN BY DEATH
Well Known Wallace Resident Is Stricken After Short Illness;
Funeral Rites Saturday.
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James R. Teasdale, 68, former Wallace city councilman, street commissioner and pioneer resident of this community, died at a local hospital at 5:30 o'clock last evening. Death was attributable to Bright's desease. Mr. Teasdale becoming seriously ill two weeks ago.
Since 1901 Mr. Teasdale had been a resident of Wallace and vicinity and in those years he took an active part in varied civic activities. He served several terms as city councilman and three years ago was named street commissioner, a position he filled until failing health forced him to give up every day activity.
Shortly after his arrival in the district, Mr. Teasdale was placed in charge of the boarding house at the old Standard mine, a position he held until 1906. Since that time he has been steward at the Snowstorm, Star, Tamarack and Intermountain Mining company boarding houses.
Born in Wisconsin.
Born in East Troy, Wis. May 8, 1859, Mr. Teasdale grew to boyhood in the city of his birth and when still a young man obtained employment on steamers plying on the Great Lakes. On December 8, 1890, he was married to Miss Sophie Johnson, who survives him. Together they came to Wallace 11 years later and in recent years had made their home at 118 Cedar Street.
Besides his widow, Mr. Teasdale leaves one daughter, Mrs. Emma Andrews of Wallace, and two grand daughters, Misses Myrtle and Mabel Andrews. He was a member of Wallace aerie No. 54, Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Funeral services will be conducted at Ward's chapel at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Interment will be in the local cemetery.
JAMES R. TEASDALE IS TAKEN BY DEATH
Well Known Wallace Resident Is Stricken After Short Illness;
Funeral Rites Saturday.
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James R. Teasdale, 68, former Wallace city councilman, street commissioner and pioneer resident of this community, died at a local hospital at 5:30 o'clock last evening. Death was attributable to Bright's desease. Mr. Teasdale becoming seriously ill two weeks ago.
Since 1901 Mr. Teasdale had been a resident of Wallace and vicinity and in those years he took an active part in varied civic activities. He served several terms as city councilman and three years ago was named street commissioner, a position he filled until failing health forced him to give up every day activity.
Shortly after his arrival in the district, Mr. Teasdale was placed in charge of the boarding house at the old Standard mine, a position he held until 1906. Since that time he has been steward at the Snowstorm, Star, Tamarack and Intermountain Mining company boarding houses.
Born in Wisconsin.
Born in East Troy, Wis. May 8, 1859, Mr. Teasdale grew to boyhood in the city of his birth and when still a young man obtained employment on steamers plying on the Great Lakes. On December 8, 1890, he was married to Miss Sophie Johnson, who survives him. Together they came to Wallace 11 years later and in recent years had made their home at 118 Cedar Street.
Besides his widow, Mr. Teasdale leaves one daughter, Mrs. Emma Andrews of Wallace, and two grand daughters, Misses Myrtle and Mabel Andrews. He was a member of Wallace aerie No. 54, Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Funeral services will be conducted at Ward's chapel at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Interment will be in the local cemetery.
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