F. B. PRYOR DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
KEPT COUNTY IN LIMELIGHT MANY YEARS
Was Veteran Exhibitor At State Fair And Colusa County's Purchasing Agent
The entire community today mourns the death of F. B. Pryor, for fifty-one years a resident of Colusa county, former county purchasing agent and veteran California State Fair exhibitor. After a prolonged illness, Mr. Pryor, who had reached the advanced age of nearly seventy-one years, loved by all - a man closely identified with the development of the county he loved so well - died at his home here at 4 o'clock this morning with his devoted wife and his children at his bedside.
For the last year Mr. Pryor had been in ill health, having been forced to give up his duties as purchasing agent and advertising man for Colusa county and also his beloved county exhibit room - where with touch of a true artist, he had arranged the products for which this county is famous. His displays will long be remembered.
Francis Bacon Pryor was born October 10, 1858, in Richmond, Virginia, a member of prominent family there. At the age of nineteen he came to California, settling in Colusa county. For several years he farmed with success in western Colusa county, where all of his children were born. His sons followed in his footsteps, taking up agricultural pursuits and they today are counted among this county's most successful farmers.
Pryor's former wife died March 4, 1907, and he came to Colusa county two years later, in 1909. He was the government mail weigher at Chico and Paradise for a short time. Later he was given charge of the county exhibit at the state fair in Sacramento. His exhibits never failed to take some sort of prize at the exposition. For eighteen years he gave his personal attention to this work and he gained considerable prominence throughout California. The last time he had an exhibit at the fair was in 1928 and then illness forced him to give up the work. Even then, Mr. Pryor was intensely interested in Colusa county's welfare. It was hard for him to quit.
At one time, Pryor went east for the old Sacramento Valley Improvement company and exhibited in New York, Chicago, and other cities.
For a number of years Pryor efficiently served the county as purchasing agent and was in charge of the advertising. He also exhibited in many land shows throughout California and was secretary of the Panama Pacific International Exhibition commission for a number of years. He was made secretary of the Colusa county chamber of commerce and businessmen's association and in this capacity did much constructive work for the county.
Left to mourn his death are his wife, Mrs. F. B. Pryor, and the following sons and daughters: Mrs. F. P. Muttersback, Tom W. Pryor, Robert B. Pryor, Mrs. Alfred Braly, Frank B. Pryor, Mrs. J. L. O'Rourke, all of Colusa; a sister, Mrs. Mary Ellen Smith, who lives with her son, Frank Smith, near Sites; two brothers, Robert Pryor and Charles Pryor, living near Williams, and six grandchildren, all of Colusa.
Pryor had made his home in Colusa for the past twenty years. Everyone deeply regrets the passing of this good citizen. He was always kind and considerate, always ready to volunteer advise on any agricultural problem and ever a good friend to this newspaper. The Herald joins with the community in expressing utmost sympathy to the bereaved widow and children.
The funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church, the Rev. C. P. Martin officiating. J. D. McNary & Son have charge of the interment which will be made in Colusa cemetery.
From Colusa Herald, October 3, 1929
Contributor: Martha Shanahan (47224652)
KEPT COUNTY IN LIMELIGHT MANY YEARS
Was Veteran Exhibitor At State Fair And Colusa County's Purchasing Agent
The entire community today mourns the death of F. B. Pryor, for fifty-one years a resident of Colusa county, former county purchasing agent and veteran California State Fair exhibitor. After a prolonged illness, Mr. Pryor, who had reached the advanced age of nearly seventy-one years, loved by all - a man closely identified with the development of the county he loved so well - died at his home here at 4 o'clock this morning with his devoted wife and his children at his bedside.
For the last year Mr. Pryor had been in ill health, having been forced to give up his duties as purchasing agent and advertising man for Colusa county and also his beloved county exhibit room - where with touch of a true artist, he had arranged the products for which this county is famous. His displays will long be remembered.
Francis Bacon Pryor was born October 10, 1858, in Richmond, Virginia, a member of prominent family there. At the age of nineteen he came to California, settling in Colusa county. For several years he farmed with success in western Colusa county, where all of his children were born. His sons followed in his footsteps, taking up agricultural pursuits and they today are counted among this county's most successful farmers.
Pryor's former wife died March 4, 1907, and he came to Colusa county two years later, in 1909. He was the government mail weigher at Chico and Paradise for a short time. Later he was given charge of the county exhibit at the state fair in Sacramento. His exhibits never failed to take some sort of prize at the exposition. For eighteen years he gave his personal attention to this work and he gained considerable prominence throughout California. The last time he had an exhibit at the fair was in 1928 and then illness forced him to give up the work. Even then, Mr. Pryor was intensely interested in Colusa county's welfare. It was hard for him to quit.
At one time, Pryor went east for the old Sacramento Valley Improvement company and exhibited in New York, Chicago, and other cities.
For a number of years Pryor efficiently served the county as purchasing agent and was in charge of the advertising. He also exhibited in many land shows throughout California and was secretary of the Panama Pacific International Exhibition commission for a number of years. He was made secretary of the Colusa county chamber of commerce and businessmen's association and in this capacity did much constructive work for the county.
Left to mourn his death are his wife, Mrs. F. B. Pryor, and the following sons and daughters: Mrs. F. P. Muttersback, Tom W. Pryor, Robert B. Pryor, Mrs. Alfred Braly, Frank B. Pryor, Mrs. J. L. O'Rourke, all of Colusa; a sister, Mrs. Mary Ellen Smith, who lives with her son, Frank Smith, near Sites; two brothers, Robert Pryor and Charles Pryor, living near Williams, and six grandchildren, all of Colusa.
Pryor had made his home in Colusa for the past twenty years. Everyone deeply regrets the passing of this good citizen. He was always kind and considerate, always ready to volunteer advise on any agricultural problem and ever a good friend to this newspaper. The Herald joins with the community in expressing utmost sympathy to the bereaved widow and children.
The funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church, the Rev. C. P. Martin officiating. J. D. McNary & Son have charge of the interment which will be made in Colusa cemetery.
From Colusa Herald, October 3, 1929
Contributor: Martha Shanahan (47224652)
F. B. PRYOR DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
KEPT COUNTY IN LIMELIGHT MANY YEARS
Was Veteran Exhibitor At State Fair And Colusa County's Purchasing Agent
The entire community today mourns the death of F. B. Pryor, for fifty-one years a resident of Colusa county, former county purchasing agent and veteran California State Fair exhibitor. After a prolonged illness, Mr. Pryor, who had reached the advanced age of nearly seventy-one years, loved by all - a man closely identified with the development of the county he loved so well - died at his home here at 4 o'clock this morning with his devoted wife and his children at his bedside.
For the last year Mr. Pryor had been in ill health, having been forced to give up his duties as purchasing agent and advertising man for Colusa county and also his beloved county exhibit room - where with touch of a true artist, he had arranged the products for which this county is famous. His displays will long be remembered.
Francis Bacon Pryor was born October 10, 1858, in Richmond, Virginia, a member of prominent family there. At the age of nineteen he came to California, settling in Colusa county. For several years he farmed with success in western Colusa county, where all of his children were born. His sons followed in his footsteps, taking up agricultural pursuits and they today are counted among this county's most successful farmers.
Pryor's former wife died March 4, 1907, and he came to Colusa county two years later, in 1909. He was the government mail weigher at Chico and Paradise for a short time. Later he was given charge of the county exhibit at the state fair in Sacramento. His exhibits never failed to take some sort of prize at the exposition. For eighteen years he gave his personal attention to this work and he gained considerable prominence throughout California. The last time he had an exhibit at the fair was in 1928 and then illness forced him to give up the work. Even then, Mr. Pryor was intensely interested in Colusa county's welfare. It was hard for him to quit.
At one time, Pryor went east for the old Sacramento Valley Improvement company and exhibited in New York, Chicago, and other cities.
For a number of years Pryor efficiently served the county as purchasing agent and was in charge of the advertising. He also exhibited in many land shows throughout California and was secretary of the Panama Pacific International Exhibition commission for a number of years. He was made secretary of the Colusa county chamber of commerce and businessmen's association and in this capacity did much constructive work for the county.
Left to mourn his death are his wife, Mrs. F. B. Pryor, and the following sons and daughters: Mrs. F. P. Muttersback, Tom W. Pryor, Robert B. Pryor, Mrs. Alfred Braly, Frank B. Pryor, Mrs. J. L. O'Rourke, all of Colusa; a sister, Mrs. Mary Ellen Smith, who lives with her son, Frank Smith, near Sites; two brothers, Robert Pryor and Charles Pryor, living near Williams, and six grandchildren, all of Colusa.
Pryor had made his home in Colusa for the past twenty years. Everyone deeply regrets the passing of this good citizen. He was always kind and considerate, always ready to volunteer advise on any agricultural problem and ever a good friend to this newspaper. The Herald joins with the community in expressing utmost sympathy to the bereaved widow and children.
The funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church, the Rev. C. P. Martin officiating. J. D. McNary & Son have charge of the interment which will be made in Colusa cemetery.
From Colusa Herald, October 3, 1929
Contributor: Martha Shanahan (47224652)
KEPT COUNTY IN LIMELIGHT MANY YEARS
Was Veteran Exhibitor At State Fair And Colusa County's Purchasing Agent
The entire community today mourns the death of F. B. Pryor, for fifty-one years a resident of Colusa county, former county purchasing agent and veteran California State Fair exhibitor. After a prolonged illness, Mr. Pryor, who had reached the advanced age of nearly seventy-one years, loved by all - a man closely identified with the development of the county he loved so well - died at his home here at 4 o'clock this morning with his devoted wife and his children at his bedside.
For the last year Mr. Pryor had been in ill health, having been forced to give up his duties as purchasing agent and advertising man for Colusa county and also his beloved county exhibit room - where with touch of a true artist, he had arranged the products for which this county is famous. His displays will long be remembered.
Francis Bacon Pryor was born October 10, 1858, in Richmond, Virginia, a member of prominent family there. At the age of nineteen he came to California, settling in Colusa county. For several years he farmed with success in western Colusa county, where all of his children were born. His sons followed in his footsteps, taking up agricultural pursuits and they today are counted among this county's most successful farmers.
Pryor's former wife died March 4, 1907, and he came to Colusa county two years later, in 1909. He was the government mail weigher at Chico and Paradise for a short time. Later he was given charge of the county exhibit at the state fair in Sacramento. His exhibits never failed to take some sort of prize at the exposition. For eighteen years he gave his personal attention to this work and he gained considerable prominence throughout California. The last time he had an exhibit at the fair was in 1928 and then illness forced him to give up the work. Even then, Mr. Pryor was intensely interested in Colusa county's welfare. It was hard for him to quit.
At one time, Pryor went east for the old Sacramento Valley Improvement company and exhibited in New York, Chicago, and other cities.
For a number of years Pryor efficiently served the county as purchasing agent and was in charge of the advertising. He also exhibited in many land shows throughout California and was secretary of the Panama Pacific International Exhibition commission for a number of years. He was made secretary of the Colusa county chamber of commerce and businessmen's association and in this capacity did much constructive work for the county.
Left to mourn his death are his wife, Mrs. F. B. Pryor, and the following sons and daughters: Mrs. F. P. Muttersback, Tom W. Pryor, Robert B. Pryor, Mrs. Alfred Braly, Frank B. Pryor, Mrs. J. L. O'Rourke, all of Colusa; a sister, Mrs. Mary Ellen Smith, who lives with her son, Frank Smith, near Sites; two brothers, Robert Pryor and Charles Pryor, living near Williams, and six grandchildren, all of Colusa.
Pryor had made his home in Colusa for the past twenty years. Everyone deeply regrets the passing of this good citizen. He was always kind and considerate, always ready to volunteer advise on any agricultural problem and ever a good friend to this newspaper. The Herald joins with the community in expressing utmost sympathy to the bereaved widow and children.
The funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church, the Rev. C. P. Martin officiating. J. D. McNary & Son have charge of the interment which will be made in Colusa cemetery.
From Colusa Herald, October 3, 1929
Contributor: Martha Shanahan (47224652)
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