WALTER PALMER SQUIRES
Review of His Career-Passed Away at Lapwai
Lapwai, Oct. 4.- The subject of this sketch, Walter Palmer Squires, was born July 5, 1877, at Zering, Story County, Iowa, and Died Sept. 30, 1919, at Lapwai, being a few weeks more than 42 years old when he departed on that journey from whence no traveler ever returns.
He was the son of Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Squires, Mr. Squires Sr., was a physician and a rigid disciplinarian and taught Walter that it was a very unnecessary and undesirable thing for a boy to sow his wild oats, hence that chapter of his left was never lived. He grew into a pure, clean man.
At an early age he was deprived of a mother's love, she being called from him by death when he was four years old. Immediately his father removed to Ohio and the boy was educated in the public schools until he passed from the eighth grade. He was a natural teacher and taught his first school when he was 15 years old.
He afterward attended Muskingum College for about three years and later entered the Ohio Northern University and graduated from that institution in 1899, sharing the honors of his class. He was connected with public school work for more than nine years, being hired by his neighbors to teach his homeschool when he received his appointment to enter the government service as a teacher in the San Carlos Indian School.
His worth as an employee was recognized by the Indian office. His promotions unsought by himself or his friends followed in rapid succession. He held responsible positions at San Carlos and Mohave City reservations. He was day school inspector at Standing Rock Agency, from which position he transferred to the Albuquerque Indian school. He was then promoted to the chief clerk at the Crow Indian Agency. After a short period of service at Crow Agency, he was again promoted to the position of bonded disbursing agent at Klown Agency at Anadarko, Okla. He held this position until failing health made it necessary for him to change. He accepted the principalship of the Fort Hall Indian School and later transferred to the position of clerk at the Fort Lapwai Agency, which position he was holding when death came to him. All positions held by him were filled to the entire satisfaction of his superior officers.
When he was in charge of the Indian school at Winnebago, Neb., he was united in marriage to Mary Katherine Martin, who was teaching in that school. The marriage took place on April 2, 1904, and was ideal in every respect-the early honeymoon lasting until 6:30 o'clock on the afternoon of Sept. 30, 1919. To this devoted husband and wife were born two children, Julia and Richard, both with us today.
At the early age of twelve years, Mr. Squires united with the Methodist Church at White College, Ohio. He afterward served as superintendent and later as secretary of the village Sunday school. He never went far from the teachings which he received in this village church. In after years, the silent influence of this early training went with him.
In early life, he became affiliated with the Masonic fraternity. He was a Knight Templar and a Shriner. He received the letter of Masonry and his life became animated with the true spirit of the order. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Hardin, Mont., at the time of his death, having removed his membership to that place in order to build up a lodge in the community where other worthy men might have the beautiful pure light of Masonry revealed to them. He always answered the call which came to him within the length of his cable tow and it was far-reaching. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and loved the Spirit of the Fraternity. He believed it made men good to one another.
As a son he was faithful and loving, a beautiful relationship existing between his stepmother
Iola C. Allen Squires and himself at the time of his death. He said, "She is as dear to me as my own mother could have been." He loved her with a devotion that could not be surpassed. She is her to return this devotion.
As a Husband, Mr. Squires was all that could be desired. His wife was the dearest treasure on earth that he possessed. A few days before he passed away he told me how rich and complete his life had been because it had been his good fortune to love and be loved by a woman so noble and true as Mrs. Squires: Kitty, as he affectionately called her. He said that God had not neglected him in his home life.
As a father Mr. Squires was all that the name implies. He loved his children as a father should. His devotion to his children found expression in the kind words and loving deeds for their happiness. He was devoted to his two sisters and brother who still survive him: the brother, Allen, living in Detroit, Mich., one sister, Mrs. Mary Dias, living at Concho, Okla., and Miss Anna, whose love and devotion brought her to his bedside.
As a neighbor, Mr. Squires was plain spoken and frank on every occasion. he could see the fault of a friend or the virtue of an enemy. He was a good neighbor and it pleased him to do little deeds of kindness for those around him. He was a good citizen and through life took an active interest in civic affairs. Anything that would make society better received his support. He as a patriot. He loved his country and lived a life that added to her worth. In the great struggle to save Christianity and civilization, he had no son to send and the state of his health prevented his going from home, but his voice was over raised in defense of that land that gave him birth.
He cheerfully ate brown bread in order that just little more would be saved for the soldiers, although he knew it was detrimental to his health. Under the supervision of Dr. Breid, he did all that he could to encourage the Nez Perce Indians to invest their money in liberty bonds.
As a man, he was bitter and uncompromising in his criticisms of hypocrisy. The outstanding features of his character were its independence and individuality. he was not afraid to be in the minority. His sole desire was to be on the right side of questions. It is not strange that the loss of such a man should be deplored, as is evidenced here today. As suggested, the influence of his early life was reflected in his character. An independence, born of the free spirit of the wider spaces of nature, was manifest in his words and deeds. His views of controverted questions, whether religious, social, political or economic, were the result of close observation, wide reading, and profound thought and were, on proper occasions, freely avowed in terms which would not give offense to such as did not share them. His nature was above little things. He was above cupidity or any sordid act. As a man, he followed his convictions rather than expediency and was not afraid to do right as it was given him to see right.
During the last stages of his illness he suffered intensely, but he bore his cross patiently and cheerfully, seeking the comfort of his dear ones to the end. All that could be done for him by skilled physicians and surgeons both at home and in Spokane, all that a loving family and devoted friends could do for him, was of no avail. In years his life was brief, but life cannot be measured by years alone. In good and kind acts his life was full and complete and the forty-two years were well spent.
Clear head, brave spirit, pure life and kind heart, his memory will be cherished by those who knew him best and therefore loved him most. He has said "Good Night: to us here. He will greet us with a smile and say "Good morning to us There." D.
Lewiston Tribune October 05, 1919, pg. 20
transcribed by Kerry
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Review of His Career-Passed Away at Lapwai
Lapwai, Oct. 4.- The subject of this sketch, Walter Palmer Squires, was born July 5, 1877, at Zering, Story County, Iowa, and Died Sept. 30, 1919, at Lapwai, being a few weeks more than 42 years old when he departed on that journey from whence no traveler ever returns.
He was the son of Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Squires, Mr. Squires Sr., was a physician and a rigid disciplinarian and taught Walter that it was a very unnecessary and undesirable thing for a boy to sow his wild oats, hence that chapter of his left was never lived. He grew into a pure, clean man.
At an early age he was deprived of a mother's love, she being called from him by death when he was four years old. Immediately his father removed to Ohio and the boy was educated in the public schools until he passed from the eighth grade. He was a natural teacher and taught his first school when he was 15 years old.
He afterward attended Muskingum College for about three years and later entered the Ohio Northern University and graduated from that institution in 1899, sharing the honors of his class. He was connected with public school work for more than nine years, being hired by his neighbors to teach his homeschool when he received his appointment to enter the government service as a teacher in the San Carlos Indian School.
His worth as an employee was recognized by the Indian office. His promotions unsought by himself or his friends followed in rapid succession. He held responsible positions at San Carlos and Mohave City reservations. He was day school inspector at Standing Rock Agency, from which position he transferred to the Albuquerque Indian school. He was then promoted to the chief clerk at the Crow Indian Agency. After a short period of service at Crow Agency, he was again promoted to the position of bonded disbursing agent at Klown Agency at Anadarko, Okla. He held this position until failing health made it necessary for him to change. He accepted the principalship of the Fort Hall Indian School and later transferred to the position of clerk at the Fort Lapwai Agency, which position he was holding when death came to him. All positions held by him were filled to the entire satisfaction of his superior officers.
When he was in charge of the Indian school at Winnebago, Neb., he was united in marriage to Mary Katherine Martin, who was teaching in that school. The marriage took place on April 2, 1904, and was ideal in every respect-the early honeymoon lasting until 6:30 o'clock on the afternoon of Sept. 30, 1919. To this devoted husband and wife were born two children, Julia and Richard, both with us today.
At the early age of twelve years, Mr. Squires united with the Methodist Church at White College, Ohio. He afterward served as superintendent and later as secretary of the village Sunday school. He never went far from the teachings which he received in this village church. In after years, the silent influence of this early training went with him.
In early life, he became affiliated with the Masonic fraternity. He was a Knight Templar and a Shriner. He received the letter of Masonry and his life became animated with the true spirit of the order. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Hardin, Mont., at the time of his death, having removed his membership to that place in order to build up a lodge in the community where other worthy men might have the beautiful pure light of Masonry revealed to them. He always answered the call which came to him within the length of his cable tow and it was far-reaching. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and loved the Spirit of the Fraternity. He believed it made men good to one another.
As a son he was faithful and loving, a beautiful relationship existing between his stepmother
Iola C. Allen Squires and himself at the time of his death. He said, "She is as dear to me as my own mother could have been." He loved her with a devotion that could not be surpassed. She is her to return this devotion.
As a Husband, Mr. Squires was all that could be desired. His wife was the dearest treasure on earth that he possessed. A few days before he passed away he told me how rich and complete his life had been because it had been his good fortune to love and be loved by a woman so noble and true as Mrs. Squires: Kitty, as he affectionately called her. He said that God had not neglected him in his home life.
As a father Mr. Squires was all that the name implies. He loved his children as a father should. His devotion to his children found expression in the kind words and loving deeds for their happiness. He was devoted to his two sisters and brother who still survive him: the brother, Allen, living in Detroit, Mich., one sister, Mrs. Mary Dias, living at Concho, Okla., and Miss Anna, whose love and devotion brought her to his bedside.
As a neighbor, Mr. Squires was plain spoken and frank on every occasion. he could see the fault of a friend or the virtue of an enemy. He was a good neighbor and it pleased him to do little deeds of kindness for those around him. He was a good citizen and through life took an active interest in civic affairs. Anything that would make society better received his support. He as a patriot. He loved his country and lived a life that added to her worth. In the great struggle to save Christianity and civilization, he had no son to send and the state of his health prevented his going from home, but his voice was over raised in defense of that land that gave him birth.
He cheerfully ate brown bread in order that just little more would be saved for the soldiers, although he knew it was detrimental to his health. Under the supervision of Dr. Breid, he did all that he could to encourage the Nez Perce Indians to invest their money in liberty bonds.
As a man, he was bitter and uncompromising in his criticisms of hypocrisy. The outstanding features of his character were its independence and individuality. he was not afraid to be in the minority. His sole desire was to be on the right side of questions. It is not strange that the loss of such a man should be deplored, as is evidenced here today. As suggested, the influence of his early life was reflected in his character. An independence, born of the free spirit of the wider spaces of nature, was manifest in his words and deeds. His views of controverted questions, whether religious, social, political or economic, were the result of close observation, wide reading, and profound thought and were, on proper occasions, freely avowed in terms which would not give offense to such as did not share them. His nature was above little things. He was above cupidity or any sordid act. As a man, he followed his convictions rather than expediency and was not afraid to do right as it was given him to see right.
During the last stages of his illness he suffered intensely, but he bore his cross patiently and cheerfully, seeking the comfort of his dear ones to the end. All that could be done for him by skilled physicians and surgeons both at home and in Spokane, all that a loving family and devoted friends could do for him, was of no avail. In years his life was brief, but life cannot be measured by years alone. In good and kind acts his life was full and complete and the forty-two years were well spent.
Clear head, brave spirit, pure life and kind heart, his memory will be cherished by those who knew him best and therefore loved him most. He has said "Good Night: to us here. He will greet us with a smile and say "Good morning to us There." D.
Lewiston Tribune October 05, 1919, pg. 20
transcribed by Kerry
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WALTER PALMER SQUIRES
Review of His Career-Passed Away at Lapwai
Lapwai, Oct. 4.- The subject of this sketch, Walter Palmer Squires, was born July 5, 1877, at Zering, Story County, Iowa, and Died Sept. 30, 1919, at Lapwai, being a few weeks more than 42 years old when he departed on that journey from whence no traveler ever returns.
He was the son of Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Squires, Mr. Squires Sr., was a physician and a rigid disciplinarian and taught Walter that it was a very unnecessary and undesirable thing for a boy to sow his wild oats, hence that chapter of his left was never lived. He grew into a pure, clean man.
At an early age he was deprived of a mother's love, she being called from him by death when he was four years old. Immediately his father removed to Ohio and the boy was educated in the public schools until he passed from the eighth grade. He was a natural teacher and taught his first school when he was 15 years old.
He afterward attended Muskingum College for about three years and later entered the Ohio Northern University and graduated from that institution in 1899, sharing the honors of his class. He was connected with public school work for more than nine years, being hired by his neighbors to teach his homeschool when he received his appointment to enter the government service as a teacher in the San Carlos Indian School.
His worth as an employee was recognized by the Indian office. His promotions unsought by himself or his friends followed in rapid succession. He held responsible positions at San Carlos and Mohave City reservations. He was day school inspector at Standing Rock Agency, from which position he transferred to the Albuquerque Indian school. He was then promoted to the chief clerk at the Crow Indian Agency. After a short period of service at Crow Agency, he was again promoted to the position of bonded disbursing agent at Klown Agency at Anadarko, Okla. He held this position until failing health made it necessary for him to change. He accepted the principalship of the Fort Hall Indian School and later transferred to the position of clerk at the Fort Lapwai Agency, which position he was holding when death came to him. All positions held by him were filled to the entire satisfaction of his superior officers.
When he was in charge of the Indian school at Winnebago, Neb., he was united in marriage to Mary Katherine Martin, who was teaching in that school. The marriage took place on April 2, 1904, and was ideal in every respect-the early honeymoon lasting until 6:30 o'clock on the afternoon of Sept. 30, 1919. To this devoted husband and wife were born two children, Julia and Richard, both with us today.
At the early age of twelve years, Mr. Squires united with the Methodist Church at White College, Ohio. He afterward served as superintendent and later as secretary of the village Sunday school. He never went far from the teachings which he received in this village church. In after years, the silent influence of this early training went with him.
In early life, he became affiliated with the Masonic fraternity. He was a Knight Templar and a Shriner. He received the letter of Masonry and his life became animated with the true spirit of the order. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Hardin, Mont., at the time of his death, having removed his membership to that place in order to build up a lodge in the community where other worthy men might have the beautiful pure light of Masonry revealed to them. He always answered the call which came to him within the length of his cable tow and it was far-reaching. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and loved the Spirit of the Fraternity. He believed it made men good to one another.
As a son he was faithful and loving, a beautiful relationship existing between his stepmother
Iola C. Allen Squires and himself at the time of his death. He said, "She is as dear to me as my own mother could have been." He loved her with a devotion that could not be surpassed. She is her to return this devotion.
As a Husband, Mr. Squires was all that could be desired. His wife was the dearest treasure on earth that he possessed. A few days before he passed away he told me how rich and complete his life had been because it had been his good fortune to love and be loved by a woman so noble and true as Mrs. Squires: Kitty, as he affectionately called her. He said that God had not neglected him in his home life.
As a father Mr. Squires was all that the name implies. He loved his children as a father should. His devotion to his children found expression in the kind words and loving deeds for their happiness. He was devoted to his two sisters and brother who still survive him: the brother, Allen, living in Detroit, Mich., one sister, Mrs. Mary Dias, living at Concho, Okla., and Miss Anna, whose love and devotion brought her to his bedside.
As a neighbor, Mr. Squires was plain spoken and frank on every occasion. he could see the fault of a friend or the virtue of an enemy. He was a good neighbor and it pleased him to do little deeds of kindness for those around him. He was a good citizen and through life took an active interest in civic affairs. Anything that would make society better received his support. He as a patriot. He loved his country and lived a life that added to her worth. In the great struggle to save Christianity and civilization, he had no son to send and the state of his health prevented his going from home, but his voice was over raised in defense of that land that gave him birth.
He cheerfully ate brown bread in order that just little more would be saved for the soldiers, although he knew it was detrimental to his health. Under the supervision of Dr. Breid, he did all that he could to encourage the Nez Perce Indians to invest their money in liberty bonds.
As a man, he was bitter and uncompromising in his criticisms of hypocrisy. The outstanding features of his character were its independence and individuality. he was not afraid to be in the minority. His sole desire was to be on the right side of questions. It is not strange that the loss of such a man should be deplored, as is evidenced here today. As suggested, the influence of his early life was reflected in his character. An independence, born of the free spirit of the wider spaces of nature, was manifest in his words and deeds. His views of controverted questions, whether religious, social, political or economic, were the result of close observation, wide reading, and profound thought and were, on proper occasions, freely avowed in terms which would not give offense to such as did not share them. His nature was above little things. He was above cupidity or any sordid act. As a man, he followed his convictions rather than expediency and was not afraid to do right as it was given him to see right.
During the last stages of his illness he suffered intensely, but he bore his cross patiently and cheerfully, seeking the comfort of his dear ones to the end. All that could be done for him by skilled physicians and surgeons both at home and in Spokane, all that a loving family and devoted friends could do for him, was of no avail. In years his life was brief, but life cannot be measured by years alone. In good and kind acts his life was full and complete and the forty-two years were well spent.
Clear head, brave spirit, pure life and kind heart, his memory will be cherished by those who knew him best and therefore loved him most. He has said "Good Night: to us here. He will greet us with a smile and say "Good morning to us There." D.
Lewiston Tribune October 05, 1919, pg. 20
transcribed by Kerry
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Review of His Career-Passed Away at Lapwai
Lapwai, Oct. 4.- The subject of this sketch, Walter Palmer Squires, was born July 5, 1877, at Zering, Story County, Iowa, and Died Sept. 30, 1919, at Lapwai, being a few weeks more than 42 years old when he departed on that journey from whence no traveler ever returns.
He was the son of Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Squires, Mr. Squires Sr., was a physician and a rigid disciplinarian and taught Walter that it was a very unnecessary and undesirable thing for a boy to sow his wild oats, hence that chapter of his left was never lived. He grew into a pure, clean man.
At an early age he was deprived of a mother's love, she being called from him by death when he was four years old. Immediately his father removed to Ohio and the boy was educated in the public schools until he passed from the eighth grade. He was a natural teacher and taught his first school when he was 15 years old.
He afterward attended Muskingum College for about three years and later entered the Ohio Northern University and graduated from that institution in 1899, sharing the honors of his class. He was connected with public school work for more than nine years, being hired by his neighbors to teach his homeschool when he received his appointment to enter the government service as a teacher in the San Carlos Indian School.
His worth as an employee was recognized by the Indian office. His promotions unsought by himself or his friends followed in rapid succession. He held responsible positions at San Carlos and Mohave City reservations. He was day school inspector at Standing Rock Agency, from which position he transferred to the Albuquerque Indian school. He was then promoted to the chief clerk at the Crow Indian Agency. After a short period of service at Crow Agency, he was again promoted to the position of bonded disbursing agent at Klown Agency at Anadarko, Okla. He held this position until failing health made it necessary for him to change. He accepted the principalship of the Fort Hall Indian School and later transferred to the position of clerk at the Fort Lapwai Agency, which position he was holding when death came to him. All positions held by him were filled to the entire satisfaction of his superior officers.
When he was in charge of the Indian school at Winnebago, Neb., he was united in marriage to Mary Katherine Martin, who was teaching in that school. The marriage took place on April 2, 1904, and was ideal in every respect-the early honeymoon lasting until 6:30 o'clock on the afternoon of Sept. 30, 1919. To this devoted husband and wife were born two children, Julia and Richard, both with us today.
At the early age of twelve years, Mr. Squires united with the Methodist Church at White College, Ohio. He afterward served as superintendent and later as secretary of the village Sunday school. He never went far from the teachings which he received in this village church. In after years, the silent influence of this early training went with him.
In early life, he became affiliated with the Masonic fraternity. He was a Knight Templar and a Shriner. He received the letter of Masonry and his life became animated with the true spirit of the order. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Hardin, Mont., at the time of his death, having removed his membership to that place in order to build up a lodge in the community where other worthy men might have the beautiful pure light of Masonry revealed to them. He always answered the call which came to him within the length of his cable tow and it was far-reaching. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and loved the Spirit of the Fraternity. He believed it made men good to one another.
As a son he was faithful and loving, a beautiful relationship existing between his stepmother
Iola C. Allen Squires and himself at the time of his death. He said, "She is as dear to me as my own mother could have been." He loved her with a devotion that could not be surpassed. She is her to return this devotion.
As a Husband, Mr. Squires was all that could be desired. His wife was the dearest treasure on earth that he possessed. A few days before he passed away he told me how rich and complete his life had been because it had been his good fortune to love and be loved by a woman so noble and true as Mrs. Squires: Kitty, as he affectionately called her. He said that God had not neglected him in his home life.
As a father Mr. Squires was all that the name implies. He loved his children as a father should. His devotion to his children found expression in the kind words and loving deeds for their happiness. He was devoted to his two sisters and brother who still survive him: the brother, Allen, living in Detroit, Mich., one sister, Mrs. Mary Dias, living at Concho, Okla., and Miss Anna, whose love and devotion brought her to his bedside.
As a neighbor, Mr. Squires was plain spoken and frank on every occasion. he could see the fault of a friend or the virtue of an enemy. He was a good neighbor and it pleased him to do little deeds of kindness for those around him. He was a good citizen and through life took an active interest in civic affairs. Anything that would make society better received his support. He as a patriot. He loved his country and lived a life that added to her worth. In the great struggle to save Christianity and civilization, he had no son to send and the state of his health prevented his going from home, but his voice was over raised in defense of that land that gave him birth.
He cheerfully ate brown bread in order that just little more would be saved for the soldiers, although he knew it was detrimental to his health. Under the supervision of Dr. Breid, he did all that he could to encourage the Nez Perce Indians to invest their money in liberty bonds.
As a man, he was bitter and uncompromising in his criticisms of hypocrisy. The outstanding features of his character were its independence and individuality. he was not afraid to be in the minority. His sole desire was to be on the right side of questions. It is not strange that the loss of such a man should be deplored, as is evidenced here today. As suggested, the influence of his early life was reflected in his character. An independence, born of the free spirit of the wider spaces of nature, was manifest in his words and deeds. His views of controverted questions, whether religious, social, political or economic, were the result of close observation, wide reading, and profound thought and were, on proper occasions, freely avowed in terms which would not give offense to such as did not share them. His nature was above little things. He was above cupidity or any sordid act. As a man, he followed his convictions rather than expediency and was not afraid to do right as it was given him to see right.
During the last stages of his illness he suffered intensely, but he bore his cross patiently and cheerfully, seeking the comfort of his dear ones to the end. All that could be done for him by skilled physicians and surgeons both at home and in Spokane, all that a loving family and devoted friends could do for him, was of no avail. In years his life was brief, but life cannot be measured by years alone. In good and kind acts his life was full and complete and the forty-two years were well spent.
Clear head, brave spirit, pure life and kind heart, his memory will be cherished by those who knew him best and therefore loved him most. He has said "Good Night: to us here. He will greet us with a smile and say "Good morning to us There." D.
Lewiston Tribune October 05, 1919, pg. 20
transcribed by Kerry
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