Death Claims J. Kibben Ingalls, Notable Citizen
J. Kibben Ingalls, prominent in River Forest and Oak Park affairs for longer than a quarter of a century and noted in transportation, died at the Presbyterian hospital in Chicago on Monday. During all the years he lived in River Forest, most of the time at 562 Keystone, he was depended upon by his neighbors to support movements and projects designed for the common good. His judgment and diligence were always relied upon when he undertook some public duty in the community to which he was so loyal. In the larger field of business likewise he was depended upon by his associates and great railway systems with which he transacted business for so many years.
The son of Rev. P. P. Ingalls and Mary Kibben Ingalls he was born at Corning, Ia., December 6, 1870, and was graduated from Iowa Wesleyan college and the State University of Iowa.
In 1892 he came to Chicago in the employment of the Chicago, New York & Boston Refrigerator Line. He organized his own private car company, the Western Heater Despatch in 1906, and remained its president until he sold disinterest in 1924. In 1925 he organized the North Western Refrigerator Line company. He was president of both companies until his death.
Mr. Ingalls took an active part in public affairs in River Forest, being prime mover in establishment of its public library, serving as president of the school board for seven years and later as president of Oak Park and River Forest Township high School board for nine years. He was an active member of the Union League club, having served several terms on the club's public affairs committee and as vice president in 1933-34. He was a trustee of Wesley hospital, a member of Oak Park Country club and of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Mr. Ingallls is survived by his widow, Florance Allin Ingalls, a son, Allin Kibben Ingalls, who was associated with him in business, and two grandchildren, David Kibben Ingalls and Mary L. Ingalls.
Funeral services took place Wednesday afternoon at the River Forest Methodist church, Lake and Keystone, Rev. Edward G. Schutz officiating.
—Oak Leaves (Oak Park, IL), 13 Jan 1938, pg. 78
J. Kibben Ingalls, prominent in River Forest and Oak Park affairs for longer than a quarter of a century and noted in transportation, died at the Presbyterian hospital in Chicago on Monday. During all the years he lived in River Forest, most of the time at 562 Keystone, he was depended upon by his neighbors to support movements and projects designed for the common good. His judgment and diligence were always relied upon when he undertook some public duty in the community to which he was so loyal. In the larger field of business likewise he was depended upon by his associates and great railway systems with which he transacted business for so many years.
The son of Rev. P. P. Ingalls and Mary Kibben Ingalls he was born at Corning, Ia., December 6, 1870, and was graduated from Iowa Wesleyan college and the State University of Iowa.
In 1892 he came to Chicago in the employment of the Chicago, New York & Boston Refrigerator Line. He organized his own private car company, the Western Heater Despatch in 1906, and remained its president until he sold disinterest in 1924. In 1925 he organized the North Western Refrigerator Line company. He was president of both companies until his death.
Mr. Ingalls took an active part in public affairs in River Forest, being prime mover in establishment of its public library, serving as president of the school board for seven years and later as president of Oak Park and River Forest Township high School board for nine years. He was an active member of the Union League club, having served several terms on the club's public affairs committee and as vice president in 1933-34. He was a trustee of Wesley hospital, a member of Oak Park Country club and of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Mr. Ingallls is survived by his widow, Florance Allin Ingalls, a son, Allin Kibben Ingalls, who was associated with him in business, and two grandchildren, David Kibben Ingalls and Mary L. Ingalls.
Funeral services took place Wednesday afternoon at the River Forest Methodist church, Lake and Keystone, Rev. Edward G. Schutz officiating.
—Oak Leaves (Oak Park, IL), 13 Jan 1938, pg. 78
Death Claims J. Kibben Ingalls, Notable Citizen
J. Kibben Ingalls, prominent in River Forest and Oak Park affairs for longer than a quarter of a century and noted in transportation, died at the Presbyterian hospital in Chicago on Monday. During all the years he lived in River Forest, most of the time at 562 Keystone, he was depended upon by his neighbors to support movements and projects designed for the common good. His judgment and diligence were always relied upon when he undertook some public duty in the community to which he was so loyal. In the larger field of business likewise he was depended upon by his associates and great railway systems with which he transacted business for so many years.
The son of Rev. P. P. Ingalls and Mary Kibben Ingalls he was born at Corning, Ia., December 6, 1870, and was graduated from Iowa Wesleyan college and the State University of Iowa.
In 1892 he came to Chicago in the employment of the Chicago, New York & Boston Refrigerator Line. He organized his own private car company, the Western Heater Despatch in 1906, and remained its president until he sold disinterest in 1924. In 1925 he organized the North Western Refrigerator Line company. He was president of both companies until his death.
Mr. Ingalls took an active part in public affairs in River Forest, being prime mover in establishment of its public library, serving as president of the school board for seven years and later as president of Oak Park and River Forest Township high School board for nine years. He was an active member of the Union League club, having served several terms on the club's public affairs committee and as vice president in 1933-34. He was a trustee of Wesley hospital, a member of Oak Park Country club and of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Mr. Ingallls is survived by his widow, Florance Allin Ingalls, a son, Allin Kibben Ingalls, who was associated with him in business, and two grandchildren, David Kibben Ingalls and Mary L. Ingalls.
Funeral services took place Wednesday afternoon at the River Forest Methodist church, Lake and Keystone, Rev. Edward G. Schutz officiating.
—Oak Leaves (Oak Park, IL), 13 Jan 1938, pg. 78
J. Kibben Ingalls, prominent in River Forest and Oak Park affairs for longer than a quarter of a century and noted in transportation, died at the Presbyterian hospital in Chicago on Monday. During all the years he lived in River Forest, most of the time at 562 Keystone, he was depended upon by his neighbors to support movements and projects designed for the common good. His judgment and diligence were always relied upon when he undertook some public duty in the community to which he was so loyal. In the larger field of business likewise he was depended upon by his associates and great railway systems with which he transacted business for so many years.
The son of Rev. P. P. Ingalls and Mary Kibben Ingalls he was born at Corning, Ia., December 6, 1870, and was graduated from Iowa Wesleyan college and the State University of Iowa.
In 1892 he came to Chicago in the employment of the Chicago, New York & Boston Refrigerator Line. He organized his own private car company, the Western Heater Despatch in 1906, and remained its president until he sold disinterest in 1924. In 1925 he organized the North Western Refrigerator Line company. He was president of both companies until his death.
Mr. Ingalls took an active part in public affairs in River Forest, being prime mover in establishment of its public library, serving as president of the school board for seven years and later as president of Oak Park and River Forest Township high School board for nine years. He was an active member of the Union League club, having served several terms on the club's public affairs committee and as vice president in 1933-34. He was a trustee of Wesley hospital, a member of Oak Park Country club and of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Mr. Ingallls is survived by his widow, Florance Allin Ingalls, a son, Allin Kibben Ingalls, who was associated with him in business, and two grandchildren, David Kibben Ingalls and Mary L. Ingalls.
Funeral services took place Wednesday afternoon at the River Forest Methodist church, Lake and Keystone, Rev. Edward G. Schutz officiating.
—Oak Leaves (Oak Park, IL), 13 Jan 1938, pg. 78
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