The Emporia Gazette, 10 Jul 1933, Monday
JOHN E. MARTIN DIES IN EMPORIA
Former Mayor Had seen Sick Nine Years — Owned Martin Laundry Here Since 1896.
THE FUNERAL TUESDAY
Had Served as County Clerk and President of Chamber of Commerce — Prominent in Lodges.
John E. Martin, 71, prominent in Emporia business circles and civic affairs since 1891, died at his home, 817 State, at 7 o'clock Saturday night. Death followed a two weeks' critical sickness, although Mr. Martin had been an invalid most of the time for the past nine years. It had been seven years since he had been active in the management of his business, the Martin Steam laundry. The funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock in St. Andrew's Episcopal church. Rev. Mart Gary Smith will conduct the service and burial will be in Maple-wood cemetery. The casket will be open from 7 to 9 o'clock tonight at the Roberts-Blue Undertaking company.
Mr. Martin began his permanent residence in Emporia In 1891, when he was appointed Santa Fe agent. He remained in the employ of the Santa Fe until 1896 when he purchased the Emporia Steam laundry. In 1903 he was elected mayor of Emporia for a 2-year term and it was during his administration that the Emporia Free Public library was built. During his administration also, the municipal electric light plant inaugurated 24-hour service in light and power. In this period the city council voted $10,000 in bonds to finance prospecting for coal, oil and gas. Coal was found, but not In sufficient quantities to make development profitable. No oil or gas was found.
ALSO WAS COUNTY CLERK
Mr. Martin filled one other political office, that of county clerk, to which be was elected in 1906. Mr. Martin was born in Topeka, at October 2, 1862. His father was the at late U. S. Senator John Martin, who filled the unexpired term of Preston B. Plum(b). John Martin attended the Topeka public schools and Washburn college, and in the spring of 1881 began his service with the Santa Fe that was to continue for the next 15 years. His first job was that of clerk in the office of C. C. Wheeler, then general manager of the Santa Fe. A year later John Martin went to work to work as yard clerk in Topeka. In May 1883 (?) he was sent to Topeka as ticket clerk, under R. E. Torrington, agent, and by 1885 he had boon advanced to chief clerk. In May 1885, he was appointed agent at Strong City. At the end of two years, he was transferred back to Topeka es cashier. In 1891 he returned to Emporia as agent.
While developing his laundry business in Emporia, Mr. Martin found time to serve the community. He was a charter member of the Emporia Chamber of Commerce and was its president in 1922. He was chairman of the Chamber of Commerce committee upon whose initiative Emporia obtained its present improved water system. He was a charter member of the Emporia Country club and he was active in all local movements incident to the World war.
A MEMBER OF MANY ORDERS
Lodge work gained his interest and claimed considerable of his time. He wee a member of the Emporia Lodge No. 12, A. F. & A. M.; Emporia Chapter, No. 12, Royal Arch Masons; Emporia Council No. 7, R. & S. M.. and Commandery No. 3, Knights Templar. He also was member of Neosho Tribe. No. 4 of the Red Men; Emporia Lodge, No. 2, A. 0. U. W., Emporia Lodge, No. 515 Modern Woodmen; Miriam Chapter, No. 14, Order of Eastern Star. He had served as excellent high priest in the Royal Arch Masons and eminent commander of the Knights Templar. He also was a charter member of Emporia Lodge, No. 633 B. P. O. E., having been a past exalted ruler.
MARRIED IN 1886
Mr. Martin was married October 20, 1886 in Emporia to Miss Elizabeth Ann Walkup, youngest daughter of the late James R. and Hannah Walkup. Mrs. Martin and two sons, Charles C. Martin. at Emporia, and Harry H. Martin, of Indianapolis, Ind., survive. A son, John W. Martin, died in infancy. Mr. Martin also is survived by a sister, Mrs. Charles C. Martin, of Nashville, Tenn.
JOHN E. MARTIN DIES IN EMPORIA
Former Mayor Had seen Sick Nine Years — Owned Martin Laundry Here Since 1896.
THE FUNERAL TUESDAY
Had Served as County Clerk and President of Chamber of Commerce — Prominent in Lodges.
John E. Martin, 71, prominent in Emporia business circles and civic affairs since 1891, died at his home, 817 State, at 7 o'clock Saturday night. Death followed a two weeks' critical sickness, although Mr. Martin had been an invalid most of the time for the past nine years. It had been seven years since he had been active in the management of his business, the Martin Steam laundry. The funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock in St. Andrew's Episcopal church. Rev. Mart Gary Smith will conduct the service and burial will be in Maple-wood cemetery. The casket will be open from 7 to 9 o'clock tonight at the Roberts-Blue Undertaking company.
Mr. Martin began his permanent residence in Emporia In 1891, when he was appointed Santa Fe agent. He remained in the employ of the Santa Fe until 1896 when he purchased the Emporia Steam laundry. In 1903 he was elected mayor of Emporia for a 2-year term and it was during his administration that the Emporia Free Public library was built. During his administration also, the municipal electric light plant inaugurated 24-hour service in light and power. In this period the city council voted $10,000 in bonds to finance prospecting for coal, oil and gas. Coal was found, but not In sufficient quantities to make development profitable. No oil or gas was found.
ALSO WAS COUNTY CLERK
Mr. Martin filled one other political office, that of county clerk, to which be was elected in 1906. Mr. Martin was born in Topeka, at October 2, 1862. His father was the at late U. S. Senator John Martin, who filled the unexpired term of Preston B. Plum(b). John Martin attended the Topeka public schools and Washburn college, and in the spring of 1881 began his service with the Santa Fe that was to continue for the next 15 years. His first job was that of clerk in the office of C. C. Wheeler, then general manager of the Santa Fe. A year later John Martin went to work to work as yard clerk in Topeka. In May 1883 (?) he was sent to Topeka as ticket clerk, under R. E. Torrington, agent, and by 1885 he had boon advanced to chief clerk. In May 1885, he was appointed agent at Strong City. At the end of two years, he was transferred back to Topeka es cashier. In 1891 he returned to Emporia as agent.
While developing his laundry business in Emporia, Mr. Martin found time to serve the community. He was a charter member of the Emporia Chamber of Commerce and was its president in 1922. He was chairman of the Chamber of Commerce committee upon whose initiative Emporia obtained its present improved water system. He was a charter member of the Emporia Country club and he was active in all local movements incident to the World war.
A MEMBER OF MANY ORDERS
Lodge work gained his interest and claimed considerable of his time. He wee a member of the Emporia Lodge No. 12, A. F. & A. M.; Emporia Chapter, No. 12, Royal Arch Masons; Emporia Council No. 7, R. & S. M.. and Commandery No. 3, Knights Templar. He also was member of Neosho Tribe. No. 4 of the Red Men; Emporia Lodge, No. 2, A. 0. U. W., Emporia Lodge, No. 515 Modern Woodmen; Miriam Chapter, No. 14, Order of Eastern Star. He had served as excellent high priest in the Royal Arch Masons and eminent commander of the Knights Templar. He also was a charter member of Emporia Lodge, No. 633 B. P. O. E., having been a past exalted ruler.
MARRIED IN 1886
Mr. Martin was married October 20, 1886 in Emporia to Miss Elizabeth Ann Walkup, youngest daughter of the late James R. and Hannah Walkup. Mrs. Martin and two sons, Charles C. Martin. at Emporia, and Harry H. Martin, of Indianapolis, Ind., survive. A son, John W. Martin, died in infancy. Mr. Martin also is survived by a sister, Mrs. Charles C. Martin, of Nashville, Tenn.
The Emporia Gazette, 10 Jul 1933, Monday
JOHN E. MARTIN DIES IN EMPORIA
Former Mayor Had seen Sick Nine Years — Owned Martin Laundry Here Since 1896.
THE FUNERAL TUESDAY
Had Served as County Clerk and President of Chamber of Commerce — Prominent in Lodges.
John E. Martin, 71, prominent in Emporia business circles and civic affairs since 1891, died at his home, 817 State, at 7 o'clock Saturday night. Death followed a two weeks' critical sickness, although Mr. Martin had been an invalid most of the time for the past nine years. It had been seven years since he had been active in the management of his business, the Martin Steam laundry. The funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock in St. Andrew's Episcopal church. Rev. Mart Gary Smith will conduct the service and burial will be in Maple-wood cemetery. The casket will be open from 7 to 9 o'clock tonight at the Roberts-Blue Undertaking company.
Mr. Martin began his permanent residence in Emporia In 1891, when he was appointed Santa Fe agent. He remained in the employ of the Santa Fe until 1896 when he purchased the Emporia Steam laundry. In 1903 he was elected mayor of Emporia for a 2-year term and it was during his administration that the Emporia Free Public library was built. During his administration also, the municipal electric light plant inaugurated 24-hour service in light and power. In this period the city council voted $10,000 in bonds to finance prospecting for coal, oil and gas. Coal was found, but not In sufficient quantities to make development profitable. No oil or gas was found.
ALSO WAS COUNTY CLERK
Mr. Martin filled one other political office, that of county clerk, to which be was elected in 1906. Mr. Martin was born in Topeka, at October 2, 1862. His father was the at late U. S. Senator John Martin, who filled the unexpired term of Preston B. Plum(b). John Martin attended the Topeka public schools and Washburn college, and in the spring of 1881 began his service with the Santa Fe that was to continue for the next 15 years. His first job was that of clerk in the office of C. C. Wheeler, then general manager of the Santa Fe. A year later John Martin went to work to work as yard clerk in Topeka. In May 1883 (?) he was sent to Topeka as ticket clerk, under R. E. Torrington, agent, and by 1885 he had boon advanced to chief clerk. In May 1885, he was appointed agent at Strong City. At the end of two years, he was transferred back to Topeka es cashier. In 1891 he returned to Emporia as agent.
While developing his laundry business in Emporia, Mr. Martin found time to serve the community. He was a charter member of the Emporia Chamber of Commerce and was its president in 1922. He was chairman of the Chamber of Commerce committee upon whose initiative Emporia obtained its present improved water system. He was a charter member of the Emporia Country club and he was active in all local movements incident to the World war.
A MEMBER OF MANY ORDERS
Lodge work gained his interest and claimed considerable of his time. He wee a member of the Emporia Lodge No. 12, A. F. & A. M.; Emporia Chapter, No. 12, Royal Arch Masons; Emporia Council No. 7, R. & S. M.. and Commandery No. 3, Knights Templar. He also was member of Neosho Tribe. No. 4 of the Red Men; Emporia Lodge, No. 2, A. 0. U. W., Emporia Lodge, No. 515 Modern Woodmen; Miriam Chapter, No. 14, Order of Eastern Star. He had served as excellent high priest in the Royal Arch Masons and eminent commander of the Knights Templar. He also was a charter member of Emporia Lodge, No. 633 B. P. O. E., having been a past exalted ruler.
MARRIED IN 1886
Mr. Martin was married October 20, 1886 in Emporia to Miss Elizabeth Ann Walkup, youngest daughter of the late James R. and Hannah Walkup. Mrs. Martin and two sons, Charles C. Martin. at Emporia, and Harry H. Martin, of Indianapolis, Ind., survive. A son, John W. Martin, died in infancy. Mr. Martin also is survived by a sister, Mrs. Charles C. Martin, of Nashville, Tenn.
JOHN E. MARTIN DIES IN EMPORIA
Former Mayor Had seen Sick Nine Years — Owned Martin Laundry Here Since 1896.
THE FUNERAL TUESDAY
Had Served as County Clerk and President of Chamber of Commerce — Prominent in Lodges.
John E. Martin, 71, prominent in Emporia business circles and civic affairs since 1891, died at his home, 817 State, at 7 o'clock Saturday night. Death followed a two weeks' critical sickness, although Mr. Martin had been an invalid most of the time for the past nine years. It had been seven years since he had been active in the management of his business, the Martin Steam laundry. The funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock in St. Andrew's Episcopal church. Rev. Mart Gary Smith will conduct the service and burial will be in Maple-wood cemetery. The casket will be open from 7 to 9 o'clock tonight at the Roberts-Blue Undertaking company.
Mr. Martin began his permanent residence in Emporia In 1891, when he was appointed Santa Fe agent. He remained in the employ of the Santa Fe until 1896 when he purchased the Emporia Steam laundry. In 1903 he was elected mayor of Emporia for a 2-year term and it was during his administration that the Emporia Free Public library was built. During his administration also, the municipal electric light plant inaugurated 24-hour service in light and power. In this period the city council voted $10,000 in bonds to finance prospecting for coal, oil and gas. Coal was found, but not In sufficient quantities to make development profitable. No oil or gas was found.
ALSO WAS COUNTY CLERK
Mr. Martin filled one other political office, that of county clerk, to which be was elected in 1906. Mr. Martin was born in Topeka, at October 2, 1862. His father was the at late U. S. Senator John Martin, who filled the unexpired term of Preston B. Plum(b). John Martin attended the Topeka public schools and Washburn college, and in the spring of 1881 began his service with the Santa Fe that was to continue for the next 15 years. His first job was that of clerk in the office of C. C. Wheeler, then general manager of the Santa Fe. A year later John Martin went to work to work as yard clerk in Topeka. In May 1883 (?) he was sent to Topeka as ticket clerk, under R. E. Torrington, agent, and by 1885 he had boon advanced to chief clerk. In May 1885, he was appointed agent at Strong City. At the end of two years, he was transferred back to Topeka es cashier. In 1891 he returned to Emporia as agent.
While developing his laundry business in Emporia, Mr. Martin found time to serve the community. He was a charter member of the Emporia Chamber of Commerce and was its president in 1922. He was chairman of the Chamber of Commerce committee upon whose initiative Emporia obtained its present improved water system. He was a charter member of the Emporia Country club and he was active in all local movements incident to the World war.
A MEMBER OF MANY ORDERS
Lodge work gained his interest and claimed considerable of his time. He wee a member of the Emporia Lodge No. 12, A. F. & A. M.; Emporia Chapter, No. 12, Royal Arch Masons; Emporia Council No. 7, R. & S. M.. and Commandery No. 3, Knights Templar. He also was member of Neosho Tribe. No. 4 of the Red Men; Emporia Lodge, No. 2, A. 0. U. W., Emporia Lodge, No. 515 Modern Woodmen; Miriam Chapter, No. 14, Order of Eastern Star. He had served as excellent high priest in the Royal Arch Masons and eminent commander of the Knights Templar. He also was a charter member of Emporia Lodge, No. 633 B. P. O. E., having been a past exalted ruler.
MARRIED IN 1886
Mr. Martin was married October 20, 1886 in Emporia to Miss Elizabeth Ann Walkup, youngest daughter of the late James R. and Hannah Walkup. Mrs. Martin and two sons, Charles C. Martin. at Emporia, and Harry H. Martin, of Indianapolis, Ind., survive. A son, John W. Martin, died in infancy. Mr. Martin also is survived by a sister, Mrs. Charles C. Martin, of Nashville, Tenn.
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