son of Lafayette F. Bartoo & Arabella M. Blood
Jasper Co., IN marriages
Horace J. Bartoo married Lorena S. Peacock 26 Nov 1890 Jasper Co., IN
MO death certificates
Horace J. Bartoo
widower
b. IL
newspaper man-retired
mother-Arabella b. IL
informant-Mrs. Berea Eger, daughter
d. pulmonary edema/chronic valvular heart disease
The Remington Press
Fri., 23 Jan 1944, pg. 1, col. 4 & 5
H.J. Bartoo, Former Editor Of Press, Passes Away Friday
Horace J.(Bert) Bartoo, retired publisher of the Remington Press passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Berea Eger, at St. Louis, Friday afternoon at four o'clock, following a lingering illness of several years. Mr. Bartoo had made periodical trips to Florida and other summer climates for the benefit of his health, but the past winter he remained at the home of his daughter in
St. Louis.
Mr. Bartoo was editor and publisher of the Remington Press for more than thirty years, taking over the establishment in 1912 following Ferd Griffith, as editor and publisher of the Remington Press.
As a writer Mr. Bartoo's reputation spread over a wide territory. He wrote a viril pen, usualy taking a definite stand on any current questions or problem, which he backed up with an aerid styleog writing that left no question as to his position in the matter. He mixed humor with his seriousness and as such attracted a large circle of followers. He was honest in his convictions and bore a reputation for honesty and intergrity.
Although the Remington Press was listed as an independent paper under Mr. Bartoo's editorship, it leaned toward Republican principles.
Born in Illinois on February 15, 1863, he would have been 76 years of age had he lived until the middle of next month. He came to Indiana in his your ----age started to learn the printing trade. He was employed for some time on the Morocco Courrier before coming to Rensselaer, where he was associated with his brother-in-law, the late George E. Marshall, founder of the Rensselaer Evening Republican.
Mr. Bartoo was married on November 28, 1890, to Lorena Peacock, daughter of the late Mr.and Mrs. Erastus Peacock, prominent Rensselaer citizens. Mrs.Bartoo passed away on June 21, 1942.
Surviving him are his daughter, Mrs. Berea Eger, of St. Louis, Mo., a grandson, Johnny Joe Eger, who is staying at the home of his mother in St. Louis having gone there several month ago. Also surviving is a niece, Mrs. Phyl C. Miller, whose husband is now publisher of The Remington Press.
Funeral Services were held last Monday at 2:00 p.m. from the Howard Funeral Home an Interment was made in the Remingotn cemetery, beside the body of his beloved wife, Lorena.
Rev. O.R. Mason officiated at the services and Robert Shearer music teacher of the local school sang several appropriate hymns.
Jasper Co., IN marriages
Horace J. Bartoo married Lorena S. Peacock 26 Nov 1890 Jasper Co., IN
MO death certificates
Horace J. Bartoo
widower
b. IL
newspaper man-retired
mother-Arabella b. IL
informant-Mrs. Berea Eger, daughter
d. pulmonary edema/chronic valvular heart disease
The Remington Press
Fri., 23 Jan 1944, pg. 1, col. 4 & 5
H.J. Bartoo, Former Editor Of Press, Passes Away Friday
Horace J.(Bert) Bartoo, retired publisher of the Remington Press passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Berea Eger, at St. Louis, Friday afternoon at four o'clock, following a lingering illness of several years. Mr. Bartoo had made periodical trips to Florida and other summer climates for the benefit of his health, but the past winter he remained at the home of his daughter in
St. Louis.
Mr. Bartoo was editor and publisher of the Remington Press for more than thirty years, taking over the establishment in 1912 following Ferd Griffith, as editor and publisher of the Remington Press.
As a writer Mr. Bartoo's reputation spread over a wide territory. He wrote a viril pen, usualy taking a definite stand on any current questions or problem, which he backed up with an aerid styleog writing that left no question as to his position in the matter. He mixed humor with his seriousness and as such attracted a large circle of followers. He was honest in his convictions and bore a reputation for honesty and intergrity.
Although the Remington Press was listed as an independent paper under Mr. Bartoo's editorship, it leaned toward Republican principles.
Born in Illinois on February 15, 1863, he would have been 76 years of age had he lived until the middle of next month. He came to Indiana in his your ----age started to learn the printing trade. He was employed for some time on the Morocco Courrier before coming to Rensselaer, where he was associated with his brother-in-law, the late George E. Marshall, founder of the Rensselaer Evening Republican.
Mr. Bartoo was married on November 28, 1890, to Lorena Peacock, daughter of the late Mr.and Mrs. Erastus Peacock, prominent Rensselaer citizens. Mrs.Bartoo passed away on June 21, 1942.
Surviving him are his daughter, Mrs. Berea Eger, of St. Louis, Mo., a grandson, Johnny Joe Eger, who is staying at the home of his mother in St. Louis having gone there several month ago. Also surviving is a niece, Mrs. Phyl C. Miller, whose husband is now publisher of The Remington Press.
Funeral Services were held last Monday at 2:00 p.m. from the Howard Funeral Home an Interment was made in the Remingotn cemetery, beside the body of his beloved wife, Lorena.
Rev. O.R. Mason officiated at the services and Robert Shearer music teacher of the local school sang several appropriate hymns.
son of Lafayette F. Bartoo & Arabella M. Blood
Jasper Co., IN marriages
Horace J. Bartoo married Lorena S. Peacock 26 Nov 1890 Jasper Co., IN
MO death certificates
Horace J. Bartoo
widower
b. IL
newspaper man-retired
mother-Arabella b. IL
informant-Mrs. Berea Eger, daughter
d. pulmonary edema/chronic valvular heart disease
The Remington Press
Fri., 23 Jan 1944, pg. 1, col. 4 & 5
H.J. Bartoo, Former Editor Of Press, Passes Away Friday
Horace J.(Bert) Bartoo, retired publisher of the Remington Press passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Berea Eger, at St. Louis, Friday afternoon at four o'clock, following a lingering illness of several years. Mr. Bartoo had made periodical trips to Florida and other summer climates for the benefit of his health, but the past winter he remained at the home of his daughter in
St. Louis.
Mr. Bartoo was editor and publisher of the Remington Press for more than thirty years, taking over the establishment in 1912 following Ferd Griffith, as editor and publisher of the Remington Press.
As a writer Mr. Bartoo's reputation spread over a wide territory. He wrote a viril pen, usualy taking a definite stand on any current questions or problem, which he backed up with an aerid styleog writing that left no question as to his position in the matter. He mixed humor with his seriousness and as such attracted a large circle of followers. He was honest in his convictions and bore a reputation for honesty and intergrity.
Although the Remington Press was listed as an independent paper under Mr. Bartoo's editorship, it leaned toward Republican principles.
Born in Illinois on February 15, 1863, he would have been 76 years of age had he lived until the middle of next month. He came to Indiana in his your ----age started to learn the printing trade. He was employed for some time on the Morocco Courrier before coming to Rensselaer, where he was associated with his brother-in-law, the late George E. Marshall, founder of the Rensselaer Evening Republican.
Mr. Bartoo was married on November 28, 1890, to Lorena Peacock, daughter of the late Mr.and Mrs. Erastus Peacock, prominent Rensselaer citizens. Mrs.Bartoo passed away on June 21, 1942.
Surviving him are his daughter, Mrs. Berea Eger, of St. Louis, Mo., a grandson, Johnny Joe Eger, who is staying at the home of his mother in St. Louis having gone there several month ago. Also surviving is a niece, Mrs. Phyl C. Miller, whose husband is now publisher of The Remington Press.
Funeral Services were held last Monday at 2:00 p.m. from the Howard Funeral Home an Interment was made in the Remingotn cemetery, beside the body of his beloved wife, Lorena.
Rev. O.R. Mason officiated at the services and Robert Shearer music teacher of the local school sang several appropriate hymns.
Jasper Co., IN marriages
Horace J. Bartoo married Lorena S. Peacock 26 Nov 1890 Jasper Co., IN
MO death certificates
Horace J. Bartoo
widower
b. IL
newspaper man-retired
mother-Arabella b. IL
informant-Mrs. Berea Eger, daughter
d. pulmonary edema/chronic valvular heart disease
The Remington Press
Fri., 23 Jan 1944, pg. 1, col. 4 & 5
H.J. Bartoo, Former Editor Of Press, Passes Away Friday
Horace J.(Bert) Bartoo, retired publisher of the Remington Press passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Berea Eger, at St. Louis, Friday afternoon at four o'clock, following a lingering illness of several years. Mr. Bartoo had made periodical trips to Florida and other summer climates for the benefit of his health, but the past winter he remained at the home of his daughter in
St. Louis.
Mr. Bartoo was editor and publisher of the Remington Press for more than thirty years, taking over the establishment in 1912 following Ferd Griffith, as editor and publisher of the Remington Press.
As a writer Mr. Bartoo's reputation spread over a wide territory. He wrote a viril pen, usualy taking a definite stand on any current questions or problem, which he backed up with an aerid styleog writing that left no question as to his position in the matter. He mixed humor with his seriousness and as such attracted a large circle of followers. He was honest in his convictions and bore a reputation for honesty and intergrity.
Although the Remington Press was listed as an independent paper under Mr. Bartoo's editorship, it leaned toward Republican principles.
Born in Illinois on February 15, 1863, he would have been 76 years of age had he lived until the middle of next month. He came to Indiana in his your ----age started to learn the printing trade. He was employed for some time on the Morocco Courrier before coming to Rensselaer, where he was associated with his brother-in-law, the late George E. Marshall, founder of the Rensselaer Evening Republican.
Mr. Bartoo was married on November 28, 1890, to Lorena Peacock, daughter of the late Mr.and Mrs. Erastus Peacock, prominent Rensselaer citizens. Mrs.Bartoo passed away on June 21, 1942.
Surviving him are his daughter, Mrs. Berea Eger, of St. Louis, Mo., a grandson, Johnny Joe Eger, who is staying at the home of his mother in St. Louis having gone there several month ago. Also surviving is a niece, Mrs. Phyl C. Miller, whose husband is now publisher of The Remington Press.
Funeral Services were held last Monday at 2:00 p.m. from the Howard Funeral Home an Interment was made in the Remingotn cemetery, beside the body of his beloved wife, Lorena.
Rev. O.R. Mason officiated at the services and Robert Shearer music teacher of the local school sang several appropriate hymns.
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