OWEN BACON (d. 1882)

Gone to Rest.
DIED, on Sunday, June 18, 1882, at ten o'clock in the evening, O.R. Bacon, aged
61 years and 10 months.
Mr. O.R. Bacon was born at Stillwater, Saratogo Co., N.Y., on August 27, 1821.
He studied medicine with Dr. S.A. Cook at Roy, N.Y., and afterwards at the Medical
College of Castleton, Vermont. From this institution he graduated November 22,
1848. After graduation he practiced medicine for some time at Buskirk Bridge, N.Y.
On March 12, 1850, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Smith. In 1854 he removed to
Waukesha, and two years later to Manitowoc. He was employed as principal of the
public schools for six years. In 1861, at the breaking out of the war, he was
assigned to duty as clerk in the paymaster's office at St. Louis. Returning to
Manitowoc, after being engaged in the flour and feed business for a short time,
he entered the drug business as a member of the firm of Bacon, Toombs & Co.
Gradually his partners entered upon other pursuits, and he became sole proprietor.
Since that time he was actively engaged in the business until within a month ago,
when illness compelled him to desist from labor.
Such are the facts, briefly stated, that make up the career of him, whose body has
to-day (sic) been consigned to the earth. It has been an honorable career of
usefulness.
As a business man Mr. Bacon was scrupulously honest and straight forward, always
ready to support any enterprise. As a citizen, he was law-abiding and conservative,
yet ever aiming to build up the various interests of the city. As a man, he lived
a life that may well be placed before young men, as a splendid example to follow.
He was buried by the Masons, in accordance with his expressed wishes. He lived as
a just and upright Mason and his life regulated by morality, faith and justice will
be rewarded by eternal bliss.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, June 20, 1882 P. 1
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One of the characteristic of the late O.R. Bacon was his aptitude for teaching
singing. It was this that was the real cause of his removing to Manitowoc. He had
acquired quite a reputation as a teacher of music in Waukesha and was invited to
Manitowoc to teach a small class. He gave so much satisfaction and won so many
friends, that, in order to induce him to remain the citizens offered him the
principalship of their public school. He accepted and filled the position during
six years to the entire satisfaction of all.
During the time of the rebellion he raised a singing class that gave many public
concerts. All these he managed so successfully, that quite a sum of money was netted,
all of which he turned over to the soldiers' fund.
This talent for teaching was also used by him in building up the Presbyterian Church.
He was a firm and faithful follower in the Presbyterian Church and to his earnest
efforts is due in a great degree the unprecedanted growth and success of the Sunday
School of that church.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, June 20, 1882 P. 1
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The memorial services in memory of O.R. Bacon, deceased, will take place at the
Presbyterian church next Sunday morning.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, June 20, 1882 P. 1
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Mr. W.D. Bacon, of Waukesha, arrived last evening, to attend the funeral of his
brother this morning.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, June 20, 1882 P. 1
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O.R. Bacon died on Monday morning after a painful illness of some months.
Early in the spring his health began to fail, and though nothing of a fatal
character was anticipated, he kept growing weaker until he was unable to quit
his bed.
His disease made rapid progress from this time and quickly destroyed hope.
Mr. Bacon, was born in Stillwater, Barstoga county N.Y., August 27, 1821. He
studied medicine with Dr. S.A. Cook, of Troy, N.Y., and graduated in the medical
college of Casselton, Vermont, after which he practiced medicine at Buskirk
Bridge, N.Y. While there he married Miss Eliza Smith, March 12, 1850. In 1854
he moved west and settled at Waukesha. He came to Manitowoc to give lessons in
music, intending to maintain his residence at Waukesha. But his success as a
teacher of music induced the school board to offer him the principalship of the
north side school, which he accepted in 1855 and took up his residence in the
city. He continued principal for the period of six years. He then became
paymaster's clerk and was stationed for sometime at St. Louis. At the close of
the year he engaged in the four and feed business, but soon after quit that and
started a drug store, in which business he continued until his death.
He was a man of deep religious convictions, rather retiring habits and strict
integrity. He enjoyed the respect of all who knew him and lived without making
enemies.
His funeral took place on Tuesday, appropriate services being held at the
Presbyterian church. On account of sickness in the family the services in the
church were brief; but memorial services will be held on Sunday morning and the
sermon preached by Rev. Mr. Craig.
Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, June 22, 1882
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The North Side school is dismissed this morning, on account of the funeral of
the late O.R. Bacon.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, June 20, 1882 P. 1
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Dr. Currens and Messrs. Evans, Rau and Van Norstrand represented the Two Rivers
Masons at the funeral of the late O.R. Bacon.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, June 27, 1882 P. 2
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[O.R. Baeken/bur. 06-21-1882/age 55 yr.]