The Escanaba Daily Press (Escanaba, MI) 28 Jun 1929, Fri Page 29
Death Calls A. Ellsworth, Pharmacist
Resided Here Fifty-eight years; was Leader
Albert E Ellsworth who for forty years had conducted a retail drug store in Escanaba, died at his home, 922 Seventh avenue south, early yesterday. He had been ill for more than eleven months and his condition during most of that period had been critical, with no hope held for his recovery. He was 64 years of age and had lived in Escanaba since 1871.
Mr. Ellsworth was born in Oshkosh in 1865. When he was six years of age the family moved to Escanaba. He attended the Escanaba schools and after completing his preparatory schooling here he attended the University of Wisconsin where he graduated with he class of 1886. He worked for a time as a pharmacist in Menominee and in Crystal Falls before he returned to Escanaba in 1889 to enter business for himself.
One location for 30 years
His first tore, located at the corner of Ludington and Sixth streets where the Daily Press building now stands, was destroyed by fire about thirty years ago and he moved the business to the southwest corner of Ludington and Seventh street where it has remained for three decades becoming probably the oldest retail establishment in this city under the continuous proprietorship of its founder.
In 1889 Mr. Ellsworth was married to Laura Ralph, daughter of the late Capt A.H. Ralph. She died in 1911. In 1919 he married Frances Blake Horton, who survives.
Other survivors include a son, Charles Ellsworth of Chicago, two step children, Mrs. Edward Moran of Chicago and Attorney Warren Horton of Escanaba. There are six surviving brothers and sisters Edward of Libertyville, Ill; Oliver of Oshkosh, George of Chicago, Mrs. John Mcnaughton of Minneapolis; Mrs. Frank H. Atkins of Pasadena, Calif., and Mrs. Edward Betts of Altadena, Calif.
The death of Mr. Ellsworth marks the first break in the circle of seven brothers and sisters in this family of Escanaba pioneers.
Mrs. Ellsworth was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal church and the vestry of that church. He was a member of the Masonic order the Knights Templar, Order of Eastern Star and the Knights of Pythias. He served for many years as a member of the board of education and was secretary of the board of board when the present high school building was erected. Active in civic affairs, he was a leader in many community enterprises, campaigns and projects. He was frequently called upon to serve as chairman of housing committees, preparing for large conventions during which rooms and entertainment for visitors was found in private homes. Many such gatherings have bene staged successfully because of his unusually effective and thorough work along that line.
Funeral Saturday
It may be said, without challenge, that no man in Escanaba had a wider circle of warm personal friends. His kindly personality, his never-failing patience in the most trying circumstances, and his eagerness to be of service to all with whom he came in contact were qualities which he had developed to an usual degree.
The funeral will be held from the family home Saturday afternoon. The Masonic fraternity will be in charge of the services in Lakeview cemetery.
Contributor: LK (47316511)
Death Calls A. Ellsworth, Pharmacist
Resided Here Fifty-eight years; was Leader
Albert E Ellsworth who for forty years had conducted a retail drug store in Escanaba, died at his home, 922 Seventh avenue south, early yesterday. He had been ill for more than eleven months and his condition during most of that period had been critical, with no hope held for his recovery. He was 64 years of age and had lived in Escanaba since 1871.
Mr. Ellsworth was born in Oshkosh in 1865. When he was six years of age the family moved to Escanaba. He attended the Escanaba schools and after completing his preparatory schooling here he attended the University of Wisconsin where he graduated with he class of 1886. He worked for a time as a pharmacist in Menominee and in Crystal Falls before he returned to Escanaba in 1889 to enter business for himself.
One location for 30 years
His first tore, located at the corner of Ludington and Sixth streets where the Daily Press building now stands, was destroyed by fire about thirty years ago and he moved the business to the southwest corner of Ludington and Seventh street where it has remained for three decades becoming probably the oldest retail establishment in this city under the continuous proprietorship of its founder.
In 1889 Mr. Ellsworth was married to Laura Ralph, daughter of the late Capt A.H. Ralph. She died in 1911. In 1919 he married Frances Blake Horton, who survives.
Other survivors include a son, Charles Ellsworth of Chicago, two step children, Mrs. Edward Moran of Chicago and Attorney Warren Horton of Escanaba. There are six surviving brothers and sisters Edward of Libertyville, Ill; Oliver of Oshkosh, George of Chicago, Mrs. John Mcnaughton of Minneapolis; Mrs. Frank H. Atkins of Pasadena, Calif., and Mrs. Edward Betts of Altadena, Calif.
The death of Mr. Ellsworth marks the first break in the circle of seven brothers and sisters in this family of Escanaba pioneers.
Mrs. Ellsworth was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal church and the vestry of that church. He was a member of the Masonic order the Knights Templar, Order of Eastern Star and the Knights of Pythias. He served for many years as a member of the board of education and was secretary of the board of board when the present high school building was erected. Active in civic affairs, he was a leader in many community enterprises, campaigns and projects. He was frequently called upon to serve as chairman of housing committees, preparing for large conventions during which rooms and entertainment for visitors was found in private homes. Many such gatherings have bene staged successfully because of his unusually effective and thorough work along that line.
Funeral Saturday
It may be said, without challenge, that no man in Escanaba had a wider circle of warm personal friends. His kindly personality, his never-failing patience in the most trying circumstances, and his eagerness to be of service to all with whom he came in contact were qualities which he had developed to an usual degree.
The funeral will be held from the family home Saturday afternoon. The Masonic fraternity will be in charge of the services in Lakeview cemetery.
Contributor: LK (47316511)
The Escanaba Daily Press (Escanaba, MI) 28 Jun 1929, Fri Page 29
Death Calls A. Ellsworth, Pharmacist
Resided Here Fifty-eight years; was Leader
Albert E Ellsworth who for forty years had conducted a retail drug store in Escanaba, died at his home, 922 Seventh avenue south, early yesterday. He had been ill for more than eleven months and his condition during most of that period had been critical, with no hope held for his recovery. He was 64 years of age and had lived in Escanaba since 1871.
Mr. Ellsworth was born in Oshkosh in 1865. When he was six years of age the family moved to Escanaba. He attended the Escanaba schools and after completing his preparatory schooling here he attended the University of Wisconsin where he graduated with he class of 1886. He worked for a time as a pharmacist in Menominee and in Crystal Falls before he returned to Escanaba in 1889 to enter business for himself.
One location for 30 years
His first tore, located at the corner of Ludington and Sixth streets where the Daily Press building now stands, was destroyed by fire about thirty years ago and he moved the business to the southwest corner of Ludington and Seventh street where it has remained for three decades becoming probably the oldest retail establishment in this city under the continuous proprietorship of its founder.
In 1889 Mr. Ellsworth was married to Laura Ralph, daughter of the late Capt A.H. Ralph. She died in 1911. In 1919 he married Frances Blake Horton, who survives.
Other survivors include a son, Charles Ellsworth of Chicago, two step children, Mrs. Edward Moran of Chicago and Attorney Warren Horton of Escanaba. There are six surviving brothers and sisters Edward of Libertyville, Ill; Oliver of Oshkosh, George of Chicago, Mrs. John Mcnaughton of Minneapolis; Mrs. Frank H. Atkins of Pasadena, Calif., and Mrs. Edward Betts of Altadena, Calif.
The death of Mr. Ellsworth marks the first break in the circle of seven brothers and sisters in this family of Escanaba pioneers.
Mrs. Ellsworth was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal church and the vestry of that church. He was a member of the Masonic order the Knights Templar, Order of Eastern Star and the Knights of Pythias. He served for many years as a member of the board of education and was secretary of the board of board when the present high school building was erected. Active in civic affairs, he was a leader in many community enterprises, campaigns and projects. He was frequently called upon to serve as chairman of housing committees, preparing for large conventions during which rooms and entertainment for visitors was found in private homes. Many such gatherings have bene staged successfully because of his unusually effective and thorough work along that line.
Funeral Saturday
It may be said, without challenge, that no man in Escanaba had a wider circle of warm personal friends. His kindly personality, his never-failing patience in the most trying circumstances, and his eagerness to be of service to all with whom he came in contact were qualities which he had developed to an usual degree.
The funeral will be held from the family home Saturday afternoon. The Masonic fraternity will be in charge of the services in Lakeview cemetery.
Contributor: LK (47316511)
Death Calls A. Ellsworth, Pharmacist
Resided Here Fifty-eight years; was Leader
Albert E Ellsworth who for forty years had conducted a retail drug store in Escanaba, died at his home, 922 Seventh avenue south, early yesterday. He had been ill for more than eleven months and his condition during most of that period had been critical, with no hope held for his recovery. He was 64 years of age and had lived in Escanaba since 1871.
Mr. Ellsworth was born in Oshkosh in 1865. When he was six years of age the family moved to Escanaba. He attended the Escanaba schools and after completing his preparatory schooling here he attended the University of Wisconsin where he graduated with he class of 1886. He worked for a time as a pharmacist in Menominee and in Crystal Falls before he returned to Escanaba in 1889 to enter business for himself.
One location for 30 years
His first tore, located at the corner of Ludington and Sixth streets where the Daily Press building now stands, was destroyed by fire about thirty years ago and he moved the business to the southwest corner of Ludington and Seventh street where it has remained for three decades becoming probably the oldest retail establishment in this city under the continuous proprietorship of its founder.
In 1889 Mr. Ellsworth was married to Laura Ralph, daughter of the late Capt A.H. Ralph. She died in 1911. In 1919 he married Frances Blake Horton, who survives.
Other survivors include a son, Charles Ellsworth of Chicago, two step children, Mrs. Edward Moran of Chicago and Attorney Warren Horton of Escanaba. There are six surviving brothers and sisters Edward of Libertyville, Ill; Oliver of Oshkosh, George of Chicago, Mrs. John Mcnaughton of Minneapolis; Mrs. Frank H. Atkins of Pasadena, Calif., and Mrs. Edward Betts of Altadena, Calif.
The death of Mr. Ellsworth marks the first break in the circle of seven brothers and sisters in this family of Escanaba pioneers.
Mrs. Ellsworth was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal church and the vestry of that church. He was a member of the Masonic order the Knights Templar, Order of Eastern Star and the Knights of Pythias. He served for many years as a member of the board of education and was secretary of the board of board when the present high school building was erected. Active in civic affairs, he was a leader in many community enterprises, campaigns and projects. He was frequently called upon to serve as chairman of housing committees, preparing for large conventions during which rooms and entertainment for visitors was found in private homes. Many such gatherings have bene staged successfully because of his unusually effective and thorough work along that line.
Funeral Saturday
It may be said, without challenge, that no man in Escanaba had a wider circle of warm personal friends. His kindly personality, his never-failing patience in the most trying circumstances, and his eagerness to be of service to all with whom he came in contact were qualities which he had developed to an usual degree.
The funeral will be held from the family home Saturday afternoon. The Masonic fraternity will be in charge of the services in Lakeview cemetery.
Contributor: LK (47316511)
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