Suggested edit: From The Albion Argus newspaper, Albion, Nebraska, Thursday, December 4, 1930, page 1
RITES HELD FOR F. S. THOMPSON PIONEER BANKER
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Had Been Engaged in Banking in Albion Nearly 50 Years
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Was Leader in Civic Affairs and a Helpful Friend to Many
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Frank S. Thompson, who had been identified with the banking business of Boone county since 1880, died at his home in Albion on Saturday afternoon at the age of 71 years. Previous to January 1, 1930, he had been an officer of the First National Bank since its organization in 1889.
He had been in failing health for some time and quite recently gave up his office as city councilman when no longer able to attend the meetings. The immediate cause of death was a stroke of paralysis suffered on November 25 and from which he rallied only slightly.
Frank Samuels Thompson was born at Fayette, Iowa, on March 6, 1861, the son of Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Thompson. He came to Albion in 1880 when this section was still in the pioneer stage and moved to Cedar Rapids to engage in the banking business.
He later returned to Albion and assisted in organizing the Albion State bank which in 1889 merged with the Boone County bank to become the First National with which institution he was connected until the end of 1929.
Mr. Thompson was ever active in civic and public affairs. He assisted in the organization of the Albion library, was for years a member of the city council. He took a leading part in the affairs of the Albion Commercial club devoting much time in service on committees pertaining to roads and railroads. It is said he was the first to introduce the practice of road dragging in an effort to provide good roads for Boone county people. He also served as president of the Albion Commercial club, and the state association of Commercial clubs as well.
During the war he served as chairman of the Boone County Liberty Loan drives when money was being raised to finance the carrying on of war.
Mr. Thompson was a life member of the Boone County Agricultural association. He was always interested in agriculture and on a trip to Colorado years ago he observed many fields of alfalfa and believed it would be a profitable crop for Boone county farmers and it was largely through his efforts that alfalfa became a major farm crop here.
Mr. Thompson was a charter member of the Boone County Old Settlers association, past chancellor of the Knights of Pythias and a member of the Congregational church.
A few years after coming to Nebraska, Mr. Thompson was married to Miss Anna Gould, whose death occurred in 1897.
In 1900 he was married to Miss Nellie G. Peters, who, with a daughter, Elizabeth, and son, John, survive him. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Sarah Browder and three brothers, Charles L. of Albion; William R., Houghton, Michigan; and Thomas A., Albion.
The funeral was held from the Congregational church at 1:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon and interment was in Rose Hill cemetery. The Knights of Pythias had charge of the services at the grave. Active pallbearers were W. S. Price, Chas. A. Bull, Thad Pittenger, A. G. Mansfield, W. B. Martin, and Charles Copeland. Honorary: A. W. Ladd, F. D. Williams, H. F. Lehr, F. M. Weitzel, G. K. Pittenger, Leo Lowenberg, George Seymour, George W. Williams and Max Wolf.
As a mark of respect, many business houses closed during the hour of the funeral service.
Rev. Chas. M. Good, pastor of the Congregational church, who conducted the funeral service, in summing up the life of Mr. Thompson, said: "We are paying tribute to one of our foremost citizens; to one who is esteemed as one of Boone county's most respected and substantial men.
"Coming when this county was still in its pioneer days, he has left the mark of his influence upon those trends of life which have built up the life of the community, and made it what it is today.
"Mr. Thompson was a man of good judgement, whom the people trusted, and who always endeavored to work for the best interest of all the people. Efficient, intelligent, upright, substantial, he merited, as indeed he always enjoyed, the fullest confidence of the community.
"He would never give his consent to a course of action which he believed to be injurious to the common welfare.
"He bore in his bosom a kindly heart, willing on every possible occasion to serve his fellowmen.
"If I were asked to give in a word, our brother's dominating characteristic, I would say it was optimism and unfaltering faith.
"He believed in God, he believed in the people, he believed in the church, he believed in the Bible, he believed in the Gospel, he believed in the all-conquering power of Jesus Christ.
"To his church, to his home, to his business and to his people, he was always true.
"He has gone to his reward. The blessing he has left behind is a good name, and a good life. He has finished his work and completed his course with joy."
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RITES HELD FOR F. S. THOMPSON PIONEER BANKER
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Had Been Engaged in Banking in Albion Nearly 50 Years
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Was Leader in Civic Affairs and a Helpful Friend to Many
--
Frank S. Thompson, who had been identified with the banking business of Boone county since 1880, died at his home in Albion on Saturday afternoon at the age of 71 years. Previous to January 1, 1930, he had been an officer of the First National Bank since its organization in 1889.
He had been in failing health for some time and quite recently gave up his office as city councilman when no longer able to attend the meetings. The immediate cause of death was a stroke of paralysis suffered on November 25 and from which he rallied only slightly.
Frank Samuels Thompson was born at Fayette, Iowa, on March 6, 1861, the son of Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Thompson. He came to Albion in 1880 when this section was still in the pioneer stage and moved to Cedar Rapids to engage in the banking business.
He later returned to Albion and assisted in organizing the Albion State bank which in 1889 merged with the Boone County bank to become the First National with which institution he was connected until the end of 1929.
Mr. Thompson was ever active in civic and public affairs. He assisted in the organization of the Albion library, was for years a member of the city council. He took a leading part in the affairs of the Albion Commercial club devoting much time in service on committees pertaining to roads and railroads. It is said he was the first to introduce the practice of road dragging in an effort to provide good roads for Boone county people. He also served as president of the Albion Commercial club, and the state association of Commercial clubs as well.
During the war he served as chairman of the Boone County Liberty Loan drives when money was being raised to finance the carrying on of war.
Mr. Thompson was a life member of the Boone County Agricultural association. He was always interested in agriculture and on a trip to Colorado years ago he observed many fields of alfalfa and believed it would be a profitable crop for Boone county farmers and it was largely through his efforts that alfalfa became a major farm crop here.
Mr. Thompson was a charter member of the Boone County Old Settlers association, past chancellor of the Knights of Pythias and a member of the Congregational church.
A few years after coming to Nebraska, Mr. Thompson was married to Miss Anna Gould, whose death occurred in 1897.
In 1900 he was married to Miss Nellie G. Peters, who, with a daughter, Elizabeth, and son, John, survive him. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Sarah Browder and three brothers, Charles L. of Albion; William R., Houghton, Michigan; and Thomas A., Albion.
The funeral was held from the Congregational church at 1:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon and interment was in Rose Hill cemetery. The Knights of Pythias had charge of the services at the grave. Active pallbearers were W. S. Price, Chas. A. Bull, Thad Pittenger, A. G. Mansfield, W. B. Martin, and Charles Copeland. Honorary: A. W. Ladd, F. D. Williams, H. F. Lehr, F. M. Weitzel, G. K. Pittenger, Leo Lowenberg, George Seymour, George W. Williams and Max Wolf.
As a mark of respect, many business houses closed during the hour of the funeral service.
Rev. Chas. M. Good, pastor of the Congregational church, who conducted the funeral service, in summing up the life of Mr. Thompson, said: "We are paying tribute to one of our foremost citizens; to one who is esteemed as one of Boone county's most respected and substantial men.
"Coming when this county was still in its pioneer days, he has left the mark of his influence upon those trends of life which have built up the life of the community, and made it what it is today.
"Mr. Thompson was a man of good judgement, whom the people trusted, and who always endeavored to work for the best interest of all the people. Efficient, intelligent, upright, substantial, he merited, as indeed he always enjoyed, the fullest confidence of the community.
"He would never give his consent to a course of action which he believed to be injurious to the common welfare.
"He bore in his bosom a kindly heart, willing on every possible occasion to serve his fellowmen.
"If I were asked to give in a word, our brother's dominating characteristic, I would say it was optimism and unfaltering faith.
"He believed in God, he believed in the people, he believed in the church, he believed in the Bible, he believed in the Gospel, he believed in the all-conquering power of Jesus Christ.
"To his church, to his home, to his business and to his people, he was always true.
"He has gone to his reward. The blessing he has left behind is a good name, and a good life. He has finished his work and completed his course with joy."
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Suggested edit: From The Albion Argus newspaper, Albion, Nebraska, Thursday, December 4, 1930, page 1
RITES HELD FOR F. S. THOMPSON PIONEER BANKER
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Had Been Engaged in Banking in Albion Nearly 50 Years
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Was Leader in Civic Affairs and a Helpful Friend to Many
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Frank S. Thompson, who had been identified with the banking business of Boone county since 1880, died at his home in Albion on Saturday afternoon at the age of 71 years. Previous to January 1, 1930, he had been an officer of the First National Bank since its organization in 1889.
He had been in failing health for some time and quite recently gave up his office as city councilman when no longer able to attend the meetings. The immediate cause of death was a stroke of paralysis suffered on November 25 and from which he rallied only slightly.
Frank Samuels Thompson was born at Fayette, Iowa, on March 6, 1861, the son of Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Thompson. He came to Albion in 1880 when this section was still in the pioneer stage and moved to Cedar Rapids to engage in the banking business.
He later returned to Albion and assisted in organizing the Albion State bank which in 1889 merged with the Boone County bank to become the First National with which institution he was connected until the end of 1929.
Mr. Thompson was ever active in civic and public affairs. He assisted in the organization of the Albion library, was for years a member of the city council. He took a leading part in the affairs of the Albion Commercial club devoting much time in service on committees pertaining to roads and railroads. It is said he was the first to introduce the practice of road dragging in an effort to provide good roads for Boone county people. He also served as president of the Albion Commercial club, and the state association of Commercial clubs as well.
During the war he served as chairman of the Boone County Liberty Loan drives when money was being raised to finance the carrying on of war.
Mr. Thompson was a life member of the Boone County Agricultural association. He was always interested in agriculture and on a trip to Colorado years ago he observed many fields of alfalfa and believed it would be a profitable crop for Boone county farmers and it was largely through his efforts that alfalfa became a major farm crop here.
Mr. Thompson was a charter member of the Boone County Old Settlers association, past chancellor of the Knights of Pythias and a member of the Congregational church.
A few years after coming to Nebraska, Mr. Thompson was married to Miss Anna Gould, whose death occurred in 1897.
In 1900 he was married to Miss Nellie G. Peters, who, with a daughter, Elizabeth, and son, John, survive him. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Sarah Browder and three brothers, Charles L. of Albion; William R., Houghton, Michigan; and Thomas A., Albion.
The funeral was held from the Congregational church at 1:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon and interment was in Rose Hill cemetery. The Knights of Pythias had charge of the services at the grave. Active pallbearers were W. S. Price, Chas. A. Bull, Thad Pittenger, A. G. Mansfield, W. B. Martin, and Charles Copeland. Honorary: A. W. Ladd, F. D. Williams, H. F. Lehr, F. M. Weitzel, G. K. Pittenger, Leo Lowenberg, George Seymour, George W. Williams and Max Wolf.
As a mark of respect, many business houses closed during the hour of the funeral service.
Rev. Chas. M. Good, pastor of the Congregational church, who conducted the funeral service, in summing up the life of Mr. Thompson, said: "We are paying tribute to one of our foremost citizens; to one who is esteemed as one of Boone county's most respected and substantial men.
"Coming when this county was still in its pioneer days, he has left the mark of his influence upon those trends of life which have built up the life of the community, and made it what it is today.
"Mr. Thompson was a man of good judgement, whom the people trusted, and who always endeavored to work for the best interest of all the people. Efficient, intelligent, upright, substantial, he merited, as indeed he always enjoyed, the fullest confidence of the community.
"He would never give his consent to a course of action which he believed to be injurious to the common welfare.
"He bore in his bosom a kindly heart, willing on every possible occasion to serve his fellowmen.
"If I were asked to give in a word, our brother's dominating characteristic, I would say it was optimism and unfaltering faith.
"He believed in God, he believed in the people, he believed in the church, he believed in the Bible, he believed in the Gospel, he believed in the all-conquering power of Jesus Christ.
"To his church, to his home, to his business and to his people, he was always true.
"He has gone to his reward. The blessing he has left behind is a good name, and a good life. He has finished his work and completed his course with joy."
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Contributor: PAM DEEMER (46982271)
RITES HELD FOR F. S. THOMPSON PIONEER BANKER
--
Had Been Engaged in Banking in Albion Nearly 50 Years
--
Was Leader in Civic Affairs and a Helpful Friend to Many
--
Frank S. Thompson, who had been identified with the banking business of Boone county since 1880, died at his home in Albion on Saturday afternoon at the age of 71 years. Previous to January 1, 1930, he had been an officer of the First National Bank since its organization in 1889.
He had been in failing health for some time and quite recently gave up his office as city councilman when no longer able to attend the meetings. The immediate cause of death was a stroke of paralysis suffered on November 25 and from which he rallied only slightly.
Frank Samuels Thompson was born at Fayette, Iowa, on March 6, 1861, the son of Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Thompson. He came to Albion in 1880 when this section was still in the pioneer stage and moved to Cedar Rapids to engage in the banking business.
He later returned to Albion and assisted in organizing the Albion State bank which in 1889 merged with the Boone County bank to become the First National with which institution he was connected until the end of 1929.
Mr. Thompson was ever active in civic and public affairs. He assisted in the organization of the Albion library, was for years a member of the city council. He took a leading part in the affairs of the Albion Commercial club devoting much time in service on committees pertaining to roads and railroads. It is said he was the first to introduce the practice of road dragging in an effort to provide good roads for Boone county people. He also served as president of the Albion Commercial club, and the state association of Commercial clubs as well.
During the war he served as chairman of the Boone County Liberty Loan drives when money was being raised to finance the carrying on of war.
Mr. Thompson was a life member of the Boone County Agricultural association. He was always interested in agriculture and on a trip to Colorado years ago he observed many fields of alfalfa and believed it would be a profitable crop for Boone county farmers and it was largely through his efforts that alfalfa became a major farm crop here.
Mr. Thompson was a charter member of the Boone County Old Settlers association, past chancellor of the Knights of Pythias and a member of the Congregational church.
A few years after coming to Nebraska, Mr. Thompson was married to Miss Anna Gould, whose death occurred in 1897.
In 1900 he was married to Miss Nellie G. Peters, who, with a daughter, Elizabeth, and son, John, survive him. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Sarah Browder and three brothers, Charles L. of Albion; William R., Houghton, Michigan; and Thomas A., Albion.
The funeral was held from the Congregational church at 1:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon and interment was in Rose Hill cemetery. The Knights of Pythias had charge of the services at the grave. Active pallbearers were W. S. Price, Chas. A. Bull, Thad Pittenger, A. G. Mansfield, W. B. Martin, and Charles Copeland. Honorary: A. W. Ladd, F. D. Williams, H. F. Lehr, F. M. Weitzel, G. K. Pittenger, Leo Lowenberg, George Seymour, George W. Williams and Max Wolf.
As a mark of respect, many business houses closed during the hour of the funeral service.
Rev. Chas. M. Good, pastor of the Congregational church, who conducted the funeral service, in summing up the life of Mr. Thompson, said: "We are paying tribute to one of our foremost citizens; to one who is esteemed as one of Boone county's most respected and substantial men.
"Coming when this county was still in its pioneer days, he has left the mark of his influence upon those trends of life which have built up the life of the community, and made it what it is today.
"Mr. Thompson was a man of good judgement, whom the people trusted, and who always endeavored to work for the best interest of all the people. Efficient, intelligent, upright, substantial, he merited, as indeed he always enjoyed, the fullest confidence of the community.
"He would never give his consent to a course of action which he believed to be injurious to the common welfare.
"He bore in his bosom a kindly heart, willing on every possible occasion to serve his fellowmen.
"If I were asked to give in a word, our brother's dominating characteristic, I would say it was optimism and unfaltering faith.
"He believed in God, he believed in the people, he believed in the church, he believed in the Bible, he believed in the Gospel, he believed in the all-conquering power of Jesus Christ.
"To his church, to his home, to his business and to his people, he was always true.
"He has gone to his reward. The blessing he has left behind is a good name, and a good life. He has finished his work and completed his course with joy."
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