E. R. Fonda, banker, Dies - Early Resident Active in W. C. Connor Mayoralty Campaign - Edward R. Fonda, 70, resident of Dallas forty-six years and prominently identified with the political and social life of the city in its early development, died Sunday at his residence, 3525 Hall street. He was connected with the City National Bank eight years, but he retired some years ago on account of ill health. Mr. Fonda was born in Louisville, Ky., in 1860 and came to Dallas in 1881. His first business connection was with the Schneider-Davis Grocery Company. He took an active part in the city political campaign leading to the election of W. C. Connor as Mayor and was interested in later Dallas and Dallas County campaigns though he never sought public office. In 1888 he married Miss Mary Bell Worthington of Greenville. He is survived by his wife and a sister, Mrs. Jules E. Schneider. Dallas Morning News, April 1, 1929.
E. R. Fonda, banker, Dies - Early Resident Active in W. C. Connor Mayoralty Campaign - Edward R. Fonda, 70, resident of Dallas forty-six years and prominently identified with the political and social life of the city in its early development, died Sunday at his residence, 3525 Hall street. He was connected with the City National Bank eight years, but he retired some years ago on account of ill health. Mr. Fonda was born in Louisville, Ky., in 1860 and came to Dallas in 1881. His first business connection was with the Schneider-Davis Grocery Company. He took an active part in the city political campaign leading to the election of W. C. Connor as Mayor and was interested in later Dallas and Dallas County campaigns though he never sought public office. In 1888 he married Miss Mary Bell Worthington of Greenville. He is survived by his wife and a sister, Mrs. Jules E. Schneider. Dallas Morning News, April 1, 1929.
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