Battle Creek (MI) Enquirer
Thursday, July 16, 1969
Former Merchant Here Dies
Burt F. Caldwell, 78, former Battle Creek merchant and an early day employe of the pioneer Malta Vita Food Co., died Wednesday at his home in Albion where he had lived since 1921.
Mr. Caldwell came to Battle Creek in 1893. His father Samuel F. Caldwell, operated a grocery store on E. Michigan avenue. Burt Caldwell was graduated at the Argubright Business College and after his early association with Malta Vita was employed by the Central National Bank, the Sherman Mfg. Co. and other local firms. His last business here was a grocery in N.E. Capital avenue near the old Piper's Pond.
He was born in Marcellus Aug. 18, 1881, a son of Samuel F. and Hannah (Boyce) Caldwell. On June 15, 1904 he was married to Blanche Louise Markham of Battle Creek who died in 1948.
After going to Albion in 1921, Mr. Caldwell joined the Calvin F. Tucker Department Store and later was employed by the Union Steel Products Co., Consumers Power Co., Albion College, the Albion city schools and by Fred A. Avery.
Since retiring Mr. Caldwell had been active in Murat Lodge, No. 14, F&AM in Albion. He still held membership in the First Methodist Church of Battle Creek.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Stuart (Geraldine) Hill of Albion; a sister, Mrs. Beulah Benton of 852 N.E. Capital ave.; a brother, Orle Caldwell of 27 Maple Grove ave., and a grandson.
The body is at the Marsh Funeral Home in Albion.
Lansing (MI) State Journal
Friday, July 17, 1959
Burt F. Caldwell
ALBION, July 17--Burt F. Caldwell, 78, of Albion, died Wednesday at the home after a long illness. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Stuart D. Hill of Albion. The body is at the Marsh funeral home, Albion. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Lansing (MI) State Journal
Saturday, July 18, 1959
Burt F. Caldwell
ALBION, July 18--Services will be held Monday at 2 p. m. at Marsh funeral home for Burt F. Caldwell, 78, former Battle Creek merchant and retired Albion business employe, wo died Wednesday night. Masonic rites will be held by Murat Lodge 14, F. and A. M. Cremation will follow.
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This photo is used for Burt Caldwell and his wife Blanch Markham Caldwell. It belongs to Burt's daughter Geraldine M. Caldwell who married Stuart D. Hill in 1940
Contributor: Claudia Throop (48711450) •
Thursday, July 16, 1969
Former Merchant Here Dies
Burt F. Caldwell, 78, former Battle Creek merchant and an early day employe of the pioneer Malta Vita Food Co., died Wednesday at his home in Albion where he had lived since 1921.
Mr. Caldwell came to Battle Creek in 1893. His father Samuel F. Caldwell, operated a grocery store on E. Michigan avenue. Burt Caldwell was graduated at the Argubright Business College and after his early association with Malta Vita was employed by the Central National Bank, the Sherman Mfg. Co. and other local firms. His last business here was a grocery in N.E. Capital avenue near the old Piper's Pond.
He was born in Marcellus Aug. 18, 1881, a son of Samuel F. and Hannah (Boyce) Caldwell. On June 15, 1904 he was married to Blanche Louise Markham of Battle Creek who died in 1948.
After going to Albion in 1921, Mr. Caldwell joined the Calvin F. Tucker Department Store and later was employed by the Union Steel Products Co., Consumers Power Co., Albion College, the Albion city schools and by Fred A. Avery.
Since retiring Mr. Caldwell had been active in Murat Lodge, No. 14, F&AM in Albion. He still held membership in the First Methodist Church of Battle Creek.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Stuart (Geraldine) Hill of Albion; a sister, Mrs. Beulah Benton of 852 N.E. Capital ave.; a brother, Orle Caldwell of 27 Maple Grove ave., and a grandson.
The body is at the Marsh Funeral Home in Albion.
Lansing (MI) State Journal
Friday, July 17, 1959
Burt F. Caldwell
ALBION, July 17--Burt F. Caldwell, 78, of Albion, died Wednesday at the home after a long illness. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Stuart D. Hill of Albion. The body is at the Marsh funeral home, Albion. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Lansing (MI) State Journal
Saturday, July 18, 1959
Burt F. Caldwell
ALBION, July 18--Services will be held Monday at 2 p. m. at Marsh funeral home for Burt F. Caldwell, 78, former Battle Creek merchant and retired Albion business employe, wo died Wednesday night. Masonic rites will be held by Murat Lodge 14, F. and A. M. Cremation will follow.
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This photo is used for Burt Caldwell and his wife Blanch Markham Caldwell. It belongs to Burt's daughter Geraldine M. Caldwell who married Stuart D. Hill in 1940
Contributor: Claudia Throop (48711450) •
Battle Creek (MI) Enquirer
Thursday, July 16, 1969
Former Merchant Here Dies
Burt F. Caldwell, 78, former Battle Creek merchant and an early day employe of the pioneer Malta Vita Food Co., died Wednesday at his home in Albion where he had lived since 1921.
Mr. Caldwell came to Battle Creek in 1893. His father Samuel F. Caldwell, operated a grocery store on E. Michigan avenue. Burt Caldwell was graduated at the Argubright Business College and after his early association with Malta Vita was employed by the Central National Bank, the Sherman Mfg. Co. and other local firms. His last business here was a grocery in N.E. Capital avenue near the old Piper's Pond.
He was born in Marcellus Aug. 18, 1881, a son of Samuel F. and Hannah (Boyce) Caldwell. On June 15, 1904 he was married to Blanche Louise Markham of Battle Creek who died in 1948.
After going to Albion in 1921, Mr. Caldwell joined the Calvin F. Tucker Department Store and later was employed by the Union Steel Products Co., Consumers Power Co., Albion College, the Albion city schools and by Fred A. Avery.
Since retiring Mr. Caldwell had been active in Murat Lodge, No. 14, F&AM in Albion. He still held membership in the First Methodist Church of Battle Creek.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Stuart (Geraldine) Hill of Albion; a sister, Mrs. Beulah Benton of 852 N.E. Capital ave.; a brother, Orle Caldwell of 27 Maple Grove ave., and a grandson.
The body is at the Marsh Funeral Home in Albion.
Lansing (MI) State Journal
Friday, July 17, 1959
Burt F. Caldwell
ALBION, July 17--Burt F. Caldwell, 78, of Albion, died Wednesday at the home after a long illness. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Stuart D. Hill of Albion. The body is at the Marsh funeral home, Albion. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Lansing (MI) State Journal
Saturday, July 18, 1959
Burt F. Caldwell
ALBION, July 18--Services will be held Monday at 2 p. m. at Marsh funeral home for Burt F. Caldwell, 78, former Battle Creek merchant and retired Albion business employe, wo died Wednesday night. Masonic rites will be held by Murat Lodge 14, F. and A. M. Cremation will follow.
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This photo is used for Burt Caldwell and his wife Blanch Markham Caldwell. It belongs to Burt's daughter Geraldine M. Caldwell who married Stuart D. Hill in 1940
Contributor: Claudia Throop (48711450) •
Thursday, July 16, 1969
Former Merchant Here Dies
Burt F. Caldwell, 78, former Battle Creek merchant and an early day employe of the pioneer Malta Vita Food Co., died Wednesday at his home in Albion where he had lived since 1921.
Mr. Caldwell came to Battle Creek in 1893. His father Samuel F. Caldwell, operated a grocery store on E. Michigan avenue. Burt Caldwell was graduated at the Argubright Business College and after his early association with Malta Vita was employed by the Central National Bank, the Sherman Mfg. Co. and other local firms. His last business here was a grocery in N.E. Capital avenue near the old Piper's Pond.
He was born in Marcellus Aug. 18, 1881, a son of Samuel F. and Hannah (Boyce) Caldwell. On June 15, 1904 he was married to Blanche Louise Markham of Battle Creek who died in 1948.
After going to Albion in 1921, Mr. Caldwell joined the Calvin F. Tucker Department Store and later was employed by the Union Steel Products Co., Consumers Power Co., Albion College, the Albion city schools and by Fred A. Avery.
Since retiring Mr. Caldwell had been active in Murat Lodge, No. 14, F&AM in Albion. He still held membership in the First Methodist Church of Battle Creek.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Stuart (Geraldine) Hill of Albion; a sister, Mrs. Beulah Benton of 852 N.E. Capital ave.; a brother, Orle Caldwell of 27 Maple Grove ave., and a grandson.
The body is at the Marsh Funeral Home in Albion.
Lansing (MI) State Journal
Friday, July 17, 1959
Burt F. Caldwell
ALBION, July 17--Burt F. Caldwell, 78, of Albion, died Wednesday at the home after a long illness. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Stuart D. Hill of Albion. The body is at the Marsh funeral home, Albion. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Lansing (MI) State Journal
Saturday, July 18, 1959
Burt F. Caldwell
ALBION, July 18--Services will be held Monday at 2 p. m. at Marsh funeral home for Burt F. Caldwell, 78, former Battle Creek merchant and retired Albion business employe, wo died Wednesday night. Masonic rites will be held by Murat Lodge 14, F. and A. M. Cremation will follow.
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This photo is used for Burt Caldwell and his wife Blanch Markham Caldwell. It belongs to Burt's daughter Geraldine M. Caldwell who married Stuart D. Hill in 1940
Contributor: Claudia Throop (48711450) •
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