JOHN EDWARD PLUMB (d. 1923)
DEATH OF JOHN E. PLUMB IS A SHOCK TO CITY
Well Known business Man Fails to Rally From Attack
John E. Plumb, one of Manitowoc's prominent business men passed away
at seven o'clock Saturday evening. Ill health had manifested itself
since the first of the year and the immediate occasion of his death
was a recurrence of the hemorrhage of the brain that first took place
a week ago. Death came without pain or warning. He had spent some
time conversing with his son just before supper and Mrs. Plumb was at
the bedside during that time and was able to talk with him up to a
few moments before the end came.
A Native of City
Mr. Plumb was born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin on September 8, 1953 and
was therefore just a little over seventy-two years of age. His father,
a millwright of New England extraction, died at about the time he was
born and so his early care was given over to his mother the daughter
of a well known German physician. Deprived of much opportunities for
schooling he early shipped on board the vessels of his step-father,
Capt. N.T. Nelson, and as a boy of twelve acted as cook on the Sea Gem.
The loss of Capt. Nelson in Seabird disaster in 1868 led the young man
into a change of work and he entered merchandising, first as a clerk
in this city in the store of J. A. Koehler and then as a foreman in a
mining store at Negaunee, Michigan.
Founded Business 50 Years Ago
Returning to Manitowoc he decided to enter the business field for
himself and taking into partnership his younger brother Julius C. Nelson
in 1873, just fifty years ago the firm of Plumb & Nelson was inaugurated.
Success met their ventures and the little firm grew. As younger brothers
grew up they were taken into business and branches were established in
Two Rivers, Sheboygan, Algoma, Green Bay, Appleton and Sturgeon Bay.
Incorporation followed in 1888 and J.E. Plumb became president of the new
concern which five years later decided to branch out into the wholesale
field. In this line too success met them and Mr. Plumb took a justifiable
pride in seeing the business grow. A most indefatigable worker of strong
physique, hours of labor meant nothing to him so long as he might finish
the manifold duties before him.
Active in Civic Affairs
He was active till the last, and was ever making plans for future . . .
.[unreadable] . . .himself to the mere gathering of worldly good for their
own sake but wanted them merely so that he could make his family and those
around him happy in bestowing upon them the things they desired. Nor were
civic duties shunned. About 1900 he became an alderman and served under
the administrations of Mayors Rahr, Kemer and Stolze. He was often the
presiding officer of the Common council and usually the head of the
finance and other important committees. He was active also as a member
of the Library Board, in building the Carnegie Library and later in life
took a great interest in parks, being the chairman of the Park Commission
at the time of his death. A firm believer in Masonry he early identified
himself with that order and was a member of the Wisconsin Consistory and
the local Commandery at the time of this death. He was also a member of
the Elks and a Rotarian. Always identified with movements for the betterment
of mankind he did not neglect his duties to the church and at his decease
as a member of the vestry of St. James Episcopal church, as well as acting
as treasurer.
Funeral Held Tuesday
Mr. Plumb was united in marriage to Ella C. Slye on February 10, 1880, and
one son, Ralph G. Plumb, was born to the union. Mrs. Plumb passed away in
1911 and some time later deceased was marred to Mrs. Pauline Fechter. Their
domestic life was a happy one and the burden of his passing is indeed heavy
upon the stricken widow and son. Truly it may be said of Mr. Plumb that
Manitowoc has lost an active citizen who refused to grow old with the
passing of year and the family take comfort that he was spared extended
suffering at the end.
The funeral of Mr. Plumb will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from St.
James church, the Rev. Keicher officiating. The service will be in charge
of the Knight Templar Commandery 45, of this city, Mr. Plumb being prominent
in the order.
Manitowoc Herald-News, 23 Apr 1923, p. 1
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DEATH OF JOHN E. PLUMB IS A SHOCK TO CITY
Well Known business Man Fails to Rally From Attack
John E. Plumb, one of Manitowoc's prominent business men passed away
at seven o'clock Saturday evening. Ill health had manifested itself
since the first of the year and the immediate occasion of his death
was a recurrence of the hemorrhage of the brain that first took place
a week ago. Death came without pain or warning. He had spent some
time conversing with his son just before supper and Mrs. Plumb was at
the bedside during that time and was able to talk with him up to a
few moments before the end came.
A Native of City
Mr. Plumb was born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin on September 8, 1953 and
was therefore just a little over seventy-two years of age. His father,
a millwright of New England extraction, died at about the time he was
born and so his early care was given over to his mother the daughter
of a well known German physician. Deprived of much opportunities for
schooling he early shipped on board the vessels of his step-father,
Capt. N.T. Nelson, and as a boy of twelve acted as cook on the Sea Gem.
The loss of Capt. Nelson in Seabird disaster in 1868 led the young man
into a change of work and he entered merchandising, first as a clerk
in this city in the store of J. A. Koehler and then as a foreman in a
mining store at Negaunee, Michigan.
Founded Business 50 Years Ago
Returning to Manitowoc he decided to enter the business field for
himself and taking into partnership his younger brother Julius C. Nelson
in 1873, just fifty years ago the firm of Plumb & Nelson was inaugurated.
Success met their ventures and the little firm grew. As younger brothers
grew up they were taken into business and branches were established in
Two Rivers, Sheboygan, Algoma, Green Bay, Appleton and Sturgeon Bay.
Incorporation followed in 1888 and J.E. Plumb became president of the new
concern which five years later decided to branch out into the wholesale
field. In this line too success met them and Mr. Plumb took a justifiable
pride in seeing the business grow. A most indefatigable worker of strong
physique, hours of labor meant nothing to him so long as he might finish
the manifold duties before him.
Active in Civic Affairs
He was active till the last, and was ever making plans for future . . .
.[unreadable] . . .himself to the mere gathering of worldly good for their
own sake but wanted them merely so that he could make his family and those
around him happy in bestowing upon them the things they desired. Nor were
civic duties shunned. About 1900 he became an alderman and served under
the administrations of Mayors Rahr, Kemer and Stolze. He was often the
presiding officer of the Common council and usually the head of the
finance and other important committees. He was active also as a member
of the Library Board, in building the Carnegie Library and later in life
took a great interest in parks, being the chairman of the Park Commission
at the time of his death. A firm believer in Masonry he early identified
himself with that order and was a member of the Wisconsin Consistory and
the local Commandery at the time of this death. He was also a member of
the Elks and a Rotarian. Always identified with movements for the betterment
of mankind he did not neglect his duties to the church and at his decease
as a member of the vestry of St. James Episcopal church, as well as acting
as treasurer.
Funeral Held Tuesday
Mr. Plumb was united in marriage to Ella C. Slye on February 10, 1880, and
one son, Ralph G. Plumb, was born to the union. Mrs. Plumb passed away in
1911 and some time later deceased was marred to Mrs. Pauline Fechter. Their
domestic life was a happy one and the burden of his passing is indeed heavy
upon the stricken widow and son. Truly it may be said of Mr. Plumb that
Manitowoc has lost an active citizen who refused to grow old with the
passing of year and the family take comfort that he was spared extended
suffering at the end.
The funeral of Mr. Plumb will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from St.
James church, the Rev. Keicher officiating. The service will be in charge
of the Knight Templar Commandery 45, of this city, Mr. Plumb being prominent
in the order.
Manitowoc Herald-News, 23 Apr 1923, p. 1
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JOHN EDWARD PLUMB (d. 1923)
DEATH OF JOHN E. PLUMB IS A SHOCK TO CITY
Well Known business Man Fails to Rally From Attack
John E. Plumb, one of Manitowoc's prominent business men passed away
at seven o'clock Saturday evening. Ill health had manifested itself
since the first of the year and the immediate occasion of his death
was a recurrence of the hemorrhage of the brain that first took place
a week ago. Death came without pain or warning. He had spent some
time conversing with his son just before supper and Mrs. Plumb was at
the bedside during that time and was able to talk with him up to a
few moments before the end came.
A Native of City
Mr. Plumb was born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin on September 8, 1953 and
was therefore just a little over seventy-two years of age. His father,
a millwright of New England extraction, died at about the time he was
born and so his early care was given over to his mother the daughter
of a well known German physician. Deprived of much opportunities for
schooling he early shipped on board the vessels of his step-father,
Capt. N.T. Nelson, and as a boy of twelve acted as cook on the Sea Gem.
The loss of Capt. Nelson in Seabird disaster in 1868 led the young man
into a change of work and he entered merchandising, first as a clerk
in this city in the store of J. A. Koehler and then as a foreman in a
mining store at Negaunee, Michigan.
Founded Business 50 Years Ago
Returning to Manitowoc he decided to enter the business field for
himself and taking into partnership his younger brother Julius C. Nelson
in 1873, just fifty years ago the firm of Plumb & Nelson was inaugurated.
Success met their ventures and the little firm grew. As younger brothers
grew up they were taken into business and branches were established in
Two Rivers, Sheboygan, Algoma, Green Bay, Appleton and Sturgeon Bay.
Incorporation followed in 1888 and J.E. Plumb became president of the new
concern which five years later decided to branch out into the wholesale
field. In this line too success met them and Mr. Plumb took a justifiable
pride in seeing the business grow. A most indefatigable worker of strong
physique, hours of labor meant nothing to him so long as he might finish
the manifold duties before him.
Active in Civic Affairs
He was active till the last, and was ever making plans for future . . .
.[unreadable] . . .himself to the mere gathering of worldly good for their
own sake but wanted them merely so that he could make his family and those
around him happy in bestowing upon them the things they desired. Nor were
civic duties shunned. About 1900 he became an alderman and served under
the administrations of Mayors Rahr, Kemer and Stolze. He was often the
presiding officer of the Common council and usually the head of the
finance and other important committees. He was active also as a member
of the Library Board, in building the Carnegie Library and later in life
took a great interest in parks, being the chairman of the Park Commission
at the time of his death. A firm believer in Masonry he early identified
himself with that order and was a member of the Wisconsin Consistory and
the local Commandery at the time of this death. He was also a member of
the Elks and a Rotarian. Always identified with movements for the betterment
of mankind he did not neglect his duties to the church and at his decease
as a member of the vestry of St. James Episcopal church, as well as acting
as treasurer.
Funeral Held Tuesday
Mr. Plumb was united in marriage to Ella C. Slye on February 10, 1880, and
one son, Ralph G. Plumb, was born to the union. Mrs. Plumb passed away in
1911 and some time later deceased was marred to Mrs. Pauline Fechter. Their
domestic life was a happy one and the burden of his passing is indeed heavy
upon the stricken widow and son. Truly it may be said of Mr. Plumb that
Manitowoc has lost an active citizen who refused to grow old with the
passing of year and the family take comfort that he was spared extended
suffering at the end.
The funeral of Mr. Plumb will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from St.
James church, the Rev. Keicher officiating. The service will be in charge
of the Knight Templar Commandery 45, of this city, Mr. Plumb being prominent
in the order.
Manitowoc Herald-News, 23 Apr 1923, p. 1
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[bur 04-24-1923/cause: apoplexy/bur on Plumb and Nelson lot]
DEATH OF JOHN E. PLUMB IS A SHOCK TO CITY
Well Known business Man Fails to Rally From Attack
John E. Plumb, one of Manitowoc's prominent business men passed away
at seven o'clock Saturday evening. Ill health had manifested itself
since the first of the year and the immediate occasion of his death
was a recurrence of the hemorrhage of the brain that first took place
a week ago. Death came without pain or warning. He had spent some
time conversing with his son just before supper and Mrs. Plumb was at
the bedside during that time and was able to talk with him up to a
few moments before the end came.
A Native of City
Mr. Plumb was born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin on September 8, 1953 and
was therefore just a little over seventy-two years of age. His father,
a millwright of New England extraction, died at about the time he was
born and so his early care was given over to his mother the daughter
of a well known German physician. Deprived of much opportunities for
schooling he early shipped on board the vessels of his step-father,
Capt. N.T. Nelson, and as a boy of twelve acted as cook on the Sea Gem.
The loss of Capt. Nelson in Seabird disaster in 1868 led the young man
into a change of work and he entered merchandising, first as a clerk
in this city in the store of J. A. Koehler and then as a foreman in a
mining store at Negaunee, Michigan.
Founded Business 50 Years Ago
Returning to Manitowoc he decided to enter the business field for
himself and taking into partnership his younger brother Julius C. Nelson
in 1873, just fifty years ago the firm of Plumb & Nelson was inaugurated.
Success met their ventures and the little firm grew. As younger brothers
grew up they were taken into business and branches were established in
Two Rivers, Sheboygan, Algoma, Green Bay, Appleton and Sturgeon Bay.
Incorporation followed in 1888 and J.E. Plumb became president of the new
concern which five years later decided to branch out into the wholesale
field. In this line too success met them and Mr. Plumb took a justifiable
pride in seeing the business grow. A most indefatigable worker of strong
physique, hours of labor meant nothing to him so long as he might finish
the manifold duties before him.
Active in Civic Affairs
He was active till the last, and was ever making plans for future . . .
.[unreadable] . . .himself to the mere gathering of worldly good for their
own sake but wanted them merely so that he could make his family and those
around him happy in bestowing upon them the things they desired. Nor were
civic duties shunned. About 1900 he became an alderman and served under
the administrations of Mayors Rahr, Kemer and Stolze. He was often the
presiding officer of the Common council and usually the head of the
finance and other important committees. He was active also as a member
of the Library Board, in building the Carnegie Library and later in life
took a great interest in parks, being the chairman of the Park Commission
at the time of his death. A firm believer in Masonry he early identified
himself with that order and was a member of the Wisconsin Consistory and
the local Commandery at the time of this death. He was also a member of
the Elks and a Rotarian. Always identified with movements for the betterment
of mankind he did not neglect his duties to the church and at his decease
as a member of the vestry of St. James Episcopal church, as well as acting
as treasurer.
Funeral Held Tuesday
Mr. Plumb was united in marriage to Ella C. Slye on February 10, 1880, and
one son, Ralph G. Plumb, was born to the union. Mrs. Plumb passed away in
1911 and some time later deceased was marred to Mrs. Pauline Fechter. Their
domestic life was a happy one and the burden of his passing is indeed heavy
upon the stricken widow and son. Truly it may be said of Mr. Plumb that
Manitowoc has lost an active citizen who refused to grow old with the
passing of year and the family take comfort that he was spared extended
suffering at the end.
The funeral of Mr. Plumb will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from St.
James church, the Rev. Keicher officiating. The service will be in charge
of the Knight Templar Commandery 45, of this city, Mr. Plumb being prominent
in the order.
Manitowoc Herald-News, 23 Apr 1923, p. 1
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[bur 04-24-1923/cause: apoplexy/bur on Plumb and Nelson lot]
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