Sanford F. Teter was a city councilman at the beginning of the 20th century. Born on May 25, 1871 to Newton Teter and Susan E. Adkins, he married Nellie Showers Teter and they had two children, Mary Louise and William.
Something of a visionary, he gave a speech in 1903 recommending many civic improvements, including a second railway line, a new courthouse, brick-paved streets, improved sewage system, a city hall and railway stations.
In the last 13 years of he life he suffered from two strokes and a kidney ailment, and he died at age 56.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) World, February 21, 1928, p. 1.
DEATH CLAIMS SANFORD F. TETER AT HIS HOME AFTER ILLNESS EXTENDING OVER 13 YEARS
Sanford F. Teter, 56 years old, died at 7:30 Monday night at the family residence on North Walnut Street following an illness of 13 years. Death was due to a second stroke of paralysis Sunday night from which he never rallied. Mr. Teter made improvement after he was first stricken and was able to converse with his family and friends and ride about the city. During his long illness his cheerful disposition and sense of humor never left him. He was one of the outstanding men of Bloomington.
Funeral services will be held at the home Thursday at 2 PM in charge of Dr. Clarence E. Flynn. Mrs. George W. Henley will be in charge of the music.
On account of Mr. Teter's death, the Showers factory closed down today until Friday.
Friends may call at the home Wednesday afternoon and evening and Thursday morning. When informed Monday night of Mr. Teter's death, President William Lowe Bryan of Indiana University said, "I shall not at this time try to do justice to the life and character of Mr. Teter. I shall now only express in a word of sorrow at the death of my friend of many years and my sympathy with those to whom he has been most dear."
The death of Sanford F. Teter has cast a cloud of genuine sadness over our entire community. No man in Bloomington will be more regretfully missed, no man had more genuine friends among all classes of citizens.
His fatal illness was of long duration, and for many years he suffered with a kidney malady that baffled the skill of physicians, but this affliction he endured with no outward show of complaint.
Sanford T. Teter was born in Noblesville, Indiana. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Newton Teter of Noblesville. Two brothers survive, Walter Teter and Will Teter of Indianapolis.
Mr. Teter was educated in the public schools of Noblesville and graduated from Indiana University in 1893. He was married one year after his graduation to Miss Nellie Showers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William N. Showers. They have two children, Mrs. Mary Louise Hare and William Teter.
Mr. Teter was a prominent member of the Phi Psi fraternity and theuniversity never had a more loyal or influential graduate. He was a 32nd degree Mason and was a member of the Knight Templar and past high priest of the Bloomington Chapter of Royal Arch Masons. He was also a leading member of Franklin lodge Knights of Pythias and Elks.
At the time of his marriage he entered the firm of Showers Bros., and for over 20 years he served as secretary and treasurer and has been a great factor in the rapid growth of this firm into the largest manufacturers of furniture in the world. He was idealized by his office associates and the 1,500 employees, all of whom he knew personally and by whom he will be sincerely mourned.
When the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce was organized, its success greatly depended upon a suitable president, and Mr. Teter was the unanimous choice of the members for this responsible position which he filled to the honor of himself and satisfaction of the organization. He was for many years a city councilman and served the city faithfully in every duty imposed upon him. No one had greater pride in Bloomington than he, and his loyalty to our town was intense. His high ideals, his power of organization, his genial spirit of helpfulness to others were characteristic of his nature.
As a public speaker, and especially as a toastmaster, Mr. Teter had few equals and no superiors. No public banquet was complete unless presided over by Mr. Teter before his health failed. His wit and wisdom had an infectious influence over an audience in town or in college.
The beautiful residence of Mr. Teter, the finest in the city, reflects the aesthetic tastes of a highly developed man. In his home life he was an ideal husband and father, a devoted companion to his wife and a loving comrade to his children.
He was a prominent member and former officer of the First Methodist Church.
Sanford F. Teter was a city councilman at the beginning of the 20th century. Born on May 25, 1871 to Newton Teter and Susan E. Adkins, he married Nellie Showers Teter and they had two children, Mary Louise and William.
Something of a visionary, he gave a speech in 1903 recommending many civic improvements, including a second railway line, a new courthouse, brick-paved streets, improved sewage system, a city hall and railway stations.
In the last 13 years of he life he suffered from two strokes and a kidney ailment, and he died at age 56.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) World, February 21, 1928, p. 1.
DEATH CLAIMS SANFORD F. TETER AT HIS HOME AFTER ILLNESS EXTENDING OVER 13 YEARS
Sanford F. Teter, 56 years old, died at 7:30 Monday night at the family residence on North Walnut Street following an illness of 13 years. Death was due to a second stroke of paralysis Sunday night from which he never rallied. Mr. Teter made improvement after he was first stricken and was able to converse with his family and friends and ride about the city. During his long illness his cheerful disposition and sense of humor never left him. He was one of the outstanding men of Bloomington.
Funeral services will be held at the home Thursday at 2 PM in charge of Dr. Clarence E. Flynn. Mrs. George W. Henley will be in charge of the music.
On account of Mr. Teter's death, the Showers factory closed down today until Friday.
Friends may call at the home Wednesday afternoon and evening and Thursday morning. When informed Monday night of Mr. Teter's death, President William Lowe Bryan of Indiana University said, "I shall not at this time try to do justice to the life and character of Mr. Teter. I shall now only express in a word of sorrow at the death of my friend of many years and my sympathy with those to whom he has been most dear."
The death of Sanford F. Teter has cast a cloud of genuine sadness over our entire community. No man in Bloomington will be more regretfully missed, no man had more genuine friends among all classes of citizens.
His fatal illness was of long duration, and for many years he suffered with a kidney malady that baffled the skill of physicians, but this affliction he endured with no outward show of complaint.
Sanford T. Teter was born in Noblesville, Indiana. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Newton Teter of Noblesville. Two brothers survive, Walter Teter and Will Teter of Indianapolis.
Mr. Teter was educated in the public schools of Noblesville and graduated from Indiana University in 1893. He was married one year after his graduation to Miss Nellie Showers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William N. Showers. They have two children, Mrs. Mary Louise Hare and William Teter.
Mr. Teter was a prominent member of the Phi Psi fraternity and theuniversity never had a more loyal or influential graduate. He was a 32nd degree Mason and was a member of the Knight Templar and past high priest of the Bloomington Chapter of Royal Arch Masons. He was also a leading member of Franklin lodge Knights of Pythias and Elks.
At the time of his marriage he entered the firm of Showers Bros., and for over 20 years he served as secretary and treasurer and has been a great factor in the rapid growth of this firm into the largest manufacturers of furniture in the world. He was idealized by his office associates and the 1,500 employees, all of whom he knew personally and by whom he will be sincerely mourned.
When the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce was organized, its success greatly depended upon a suitable president, and Mr. Teter was the unanimous choice of the members for this responsible position which he filled to the honor of himself and satisfaction of the organization. He was for many years a city councilman and served the city faithfully in every duty imposed upon him. No one had greater pride in Bloomington than he, and his loyalty to our town was intense. His high ideals, his power of organization, his genial spirit of helpfulness to others were characteristic of his nature.
As a public speaker, and especially as a toastmaster, Mr. Teter had few equals and no superiors. No public banquet was complete unless presided over by Mr. Teter before his health failed. His wit and wisdom had an infectious influence over an audience in town or in college.
The beautiful residence of Mr. Teter, the finest in the city, reflects the aesthetic tastes of a highly developed man. In his home life he was an ideal husband and father, a devoted companion to his wife and a loving comrade to his children.
He was a prominent member and former officer of the First Methodist Church.
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