Black Hills Pioneer. Druggist.
*********
Obituary, Hot Springs Weekly (S.D.), August 15, 1913:
Kirk G. Phillips Dead
Deadwood, Aug. 15--Kirk G. Phillips, a leader in the business life of Deadwood and in the political arena of the state, a Black Hills pioneer of '76 and a man of highest probity in public and private life, passed way at his home on Forest avenue in this city, at 5 o'clock last Thursday afternoon, August 7th. Phillips whose social, political and business activities in this community and thru out the state have been such that his name must have an important place in the history of South Dakota, was born in Maryland on Nov. 25, 1851.
Before he reached manhood he started to carve his career and left his home to seek his fortune in the west. At Massilon, Ohio, he made his first stand but fortune failed to smile upon him and for a time he eked out a living teaching school. He was till weak financially when he struck out for St. Louis but remained there only long enough to secure passage on a boat up the river working his way to Benton, Montana, whence in a short time he moved to Helena. There he secured an interest in a charcoal kiln and when the Black Hills excitement had broken out in 1876 had acquired sufficient capital to join the stampede. With others of the Helena colony he came to Deadwood, reaching this city on April 20, 1876. His earliest venture here was in the drug business and he continued in that line, associated, associated with various partners from time to time, until the day of his death.
In politics he was a staunch republican of the stalwart kind and served his party in many a hard fought battle. He served as mayor of Deadwood and was twice elected treasurer of the state in 1896 and 1898.
He was active in Masonic circles, being affiliated with every body of that fraternity, was a charter member of the A.O.U.W.
He gloried in the hardships and struggles that confronted him and other pioneers of the Black Hills and was always foremost in the organization which keeps alive the memories of those days. He joined the Society of Black Hills Pioneers in 1889, was elected it treasurer and served from 1905-1910, and from that position was elevated to president on Jan. 22, 1910, which position he held for the fourth successive term at the time of his death. In addition to being principal owner in the Kirk G. Phillips drug and mill supply business, he was director of the First National bank of Deadwood and of Bear Butte Valley bank of Sturgis. He was one of the stockholders of the Wasp No. 2 Mining company and owner or interested in many other pieces of mining property in this district.
He is survived by his wife, who was with him when death came.
*********
Obituary, Hot Springs Weekly (S.D.), August 15, 1913:
Kirk G. Phillips Dead
Deadwood, Aug. 15--Kirk G. Phillips, a leader in the business life of Deadwood and in the political arena of the state, a Black Hills pioneer of '76 and a man of highest probity in public and private life, passed way at his home on Forest avenue in this city, at 5 o'clock last Thursday afternoon, August 7th. Phillips whose social, political and business activities in this community and thru out the state have been such that his name must have an important place in the history of South Dakota, was born in Maryland on Nov. 25, 1851.
Before he reached manhood he started to carve his career and left his home to seek his fortune in the west. At Massilon, Ohio, he made his first stand but fortune failed to smile upon him and for a time he eked out a living teaching school. He was till weak financially when he struck out for St. Louis but remained there only long enough to secure passage on a boat up the river working his way to Benton, Montana, whence in a short time he moved to Helena. There he secured an interest in a charcoal kiln and when the Black Hills excitement had broken out in 1876 had acquired sufficient capital to join the stampede. With others of the Helena colony he came to Deadwood, reaching this city on April 20, 1876. His earliest venture here was in the drug business and he continued in that line, associated, associated with various partners from time to time, until the day of his death.
In politics he was a staunch republican of the stalwart kind and served his party in many a hard fought battle. He served as mayor of Deadwood and was twice elected treasurer of the state in 1896 and 1898.
He was active in Masonic circles, being affiliated with every body of that fraternity, was a charter member of the A.O.U.W.
He gloried in the hardships and struggles that confronted him and other pioneers of the Black Hills and was always foremost in the organization which keeps alive the memories of those days. He joined the Society of Black Hills Pioneers in 1889, was elected it treasurer and served from 1905-1910, and from that position was elevated to president on Jan. 22, 1910, which position he held for the fourth successive term at the time of his death. In addition to being principal owner in the Kirk G. Phillips drug and mill supply business, he was director of the First National bank of Deadwood and of Bear Butte Valley bank of Sturgis. He was one of the stockholders of the Wasp No. 2 Mining company and owner or interested in many other pieces of mining property in this district.
He is survived by his wife, who was with him when death came.
Black Hills Pioneer. Druggist.
*********
Obituary, Hot Springs Weekly (S.D.), August 15, 1913:
Kirk G. Phillips Dead
Deadwood, Aug. 15--Kirk G. Phillips, a leader in the business life of Deadwood and in the political arena of the state, a Black Hills pioneer of '76 and a man of highest probity in public and private life, passed way at his home on Forest avenue in this city, at 5 o'clock last Thursday afternoon, August 7th. Phillips whose social, political and business activities in this community and thru out the state have been such that his name must have an important place in the history of South Dakota, was born in Maryland on Nov. 25, 1851.
Before he reached manhood he started to carve his career and left his home to seek his fortune in the west. At Massilon, Ohio, he made his first stand but fortune failed to smile upon him and for a time he eked out a living teaching school. He was till weak financially when he struck out for St. Louis but remained there only long enough to secure passage on a boat up the river working his way to Benton, Montana, whence in a short time he moved to Helena. There he secured an interest in a charcoal kiln and when the Black Hills excitement had broken out in 1876 had acquired sufficient capital to join the stampede. With others of the Helena colony he came to Deadwood, reaching this city on April 20, 1876. His earliest venture here was in the drug business and he continued in that line, associated, associated with various partners from time to time, until the day of his death.
In politics he was a staunch republican of the stalwart kind and served his party in many a hard fought battle. He served as mayor of Deadwood and was twice elected treasurer of the state in 1896 and 1898.
He was active in Masonic circles, being affiliated with every body of that fraternity, was a charter member of the A.O.U.W.
He gloried in the hardships and struggles that confronted him and other pioneers of the Black Hills and was always foremost in the organization which keeps alive the memories of those days. He joined the Society of Black Hills Pioneers in 1889, was elected it treasurer and served from 1905-1910, and from that position was elevated to president on Jan. 22, 1910, which position he held for the fourth successive term at the time of his death. In addition to being principal owner in the Kirk G. Phillips drug and mill supply business, he was director of the First National bank of Deadwood and of Bear Butte Valley bank of Sturgis. He was one of the stockholders of the Wasp No. 2 Mining company and owner or interested in many other pieces of mining property in this district.
He is survived by his wife, who was with him when death came.
*********
Obituary, Hot Springs Weekly (S.D.), August 15, 1913:
Kirk G. Phillips Dead
Deadwood, Aug. 15--Kirk G. Phillips, a leader in the business life of Deadwood and in the political arena of the state, a Black Hills pioneer of '76 and a man of highest probity in public and private life, passed way at his home on Forest avenue in this city, at 5 o'clock last Thursday afternoon, August 7th. Phillips whose social, political and business activities in this community and thru out the state have been such that his name must have an important place in the history of South Dakota, was born in Maryland on Nov. 25, 1851.
Before he reached manhood he started to carve his career and left his home to seek his fortune in the west. At Massilon, Ohio, he made his first stand but fortune failed to smile upon him and for a time he eked out a living teaching school. He was till weak financially when he struck out for St. Louis but remained there only long enough to secure passage on a boat up the river working his way to Benton, Montana, whence in a short time he moved to Helena. There he secured an interest in a charcoal kiln and when the Black Hills excitement had broken out in 1876 had acquired sufficient capital to join the stampede. With others of the Helena colony he came to Deadwood, reaching this city on April 20, 1876. His earliest venture here was in the drug business and he continued in that line, associated, associated with various partners from time to time, until the day of his death.
In politics he was a staunch republican of the stalwart kind and served his party in many a hard fought battle. He served as mayor of Deadwood and was twice elected treasurer of the state in 1896 and 1898.
He was active in Masonic circles, being affiliated with every body of that fraternity, was a charter member of the A.O.U.W.
He gloried in the hardships and struggles that confronted him and other pioneers of the Black Hills and was always foremost in the organization which keeps alive the memories of those days. He joined the Society of Black Hills Pioneers in 1889, was elected it treasurer and served from 1905-1910, and from that position was elevated to president on Jan. 22, 1910, which position he held for the fourth successive term at the time of his death. In addition to being principal owner in the Kirk G. Phillips drug and mill supply business, he was director of the First National bank of Deadwood and of Bear Butte Valley bank of Sturgis. He was one of the stockholders of the Wasp No. 2 Mining company and owner or interested in many other pieces of mining property in this district.
He is survived by his wife, who was with him when death came.
Gravesite Details
Thanks very much to FAG Member, cara, for providing information added to this memorial.
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
