The Madisonian,' Virginia City, MT
13 January 1899, page 1 (excerpts):
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the death of the Hon. Alex Metzel, at his home, York Ranch, in this county, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1899. The fears of this community were aroused last Sunday on hearing that he was suffering greatly. The reports grew more alarming during Monday and Tuesday, and on the latter day it was learned that he had passed away at noon, from acute inflammation of the bowels.
The news of his death gave a great shock to the entire community, and he will be greatly missed. The funeral which was held this (Thursday) afternoon, was in charge of Virginia Lodge No. 7, I. O. O. F., of which he was a loved and honored member. The beautiful and impressive burial service of the order was held at York Ranch, concluding with the service at the grave, the interment being in the cemetery at Nevada, where he sleeps his final sleep by the side of his wife and only daughter, who by some years have preceded him to the other side.
Of the Hon. Alex Metzel it can be truly said that those who knew him best, loved him most. If there was any one trait in his character which more than another challenged admiration, it was his hospitality. The doors of York Ranch were ever open to his friends, and with him, acquaintance rapidly ripened into friendship. All who have visited him at his home, will remember his cheery ways, his manifest desire to please. His guests were made to feel that they were at home, and many will ever have a sunny corner in their hearts and memories for York Ranch and its late owner. He was in all respects a model citizen.
The Hon. Alex Metzel was born at York, Pa., Jan. 14, 1835, and his early education was in the public schools of that city. He resided there until past his majority, when in 1857, he removed to Iowa City, Iowa, where he lived for three years. In 1860 he went to Denver, Col., and from that date until 1863, was identified with the growing interests of that city. He came to Montana in 1863, arriving here in August, and engaged in the butchering business at Nevada, in which he continued until 1870, when he removed to York Ranch on the Upper Ruby and turned his attention to horse and cattle raising, in which he was eminently successful. He was a self-made man, beginning business without capital, and acquiring in the prosecution of the same, a fortune. In 1860, he married Miss Annie E. Spicer, of Indianola, Iowa, who died in 1878, leaving five sons, Frank S., Thomas A., Charles, William and Albert.
In politics, Mr. Metzel was always a Republican and held many positions of responsibility and honor. He was commissioner of this county for several years, and chairman of the board. He served in the lower house of the legislature from 1892 to 1894, and was state senator from 1894 to 1898. In 1896 he was a delegate to the National Republican convention at St. Louis. From 1896 to 1898 he was chairman of the republican central committee for this county. For several years he was president of the Twin Bridges Fair association, and in the welfare of the association he always took a lively interest. It was owing in a great measure to his efforts that the State Orphans Home was erected at Twin Bridges, and if there were no other monument to his memory this institution will ever serve to perpetuate the name and deeds of the Hon. Alex Metzel.
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'Progressive Men of Montana,' 1901, A. W. Bowen & Co., page 72-3 (excerpts):
"Alexander Metzel. (He) was born in York, Pa., January 14, 1835, of ancestors German on his father's side and English on his mother's. His parents were Thomas A. and Hannah Matthews Metzel, both natives of York, who lived and died there, and were for many years owners and managers of the Metzel House, a hostelry celebrated for its substantial fare and excellent service."
"Mr. Metzel had owned a ranch in a pleasant location at Puller Springs, fifteen miles southwest of Virginia City, for some time, and in 1872 made this his home."
"Mr. Metzel's death occurred at Puller Springs on January 10, 1899."
Contributor: RunninonMT (49509864)
13 January 1899, page 1 (excerpts):
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the death of the Hon. Alex Metzel, at his home, York Ranch, in this county, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1899. The fears of this community were aroused last Sunday on hearing that he was suffering greatly. The reports grew more alarming during Monday and Tuesday, and on the latter day it was learned that he had passed away at noon, from acute inflammation of the bowels.
The news of his death gave a great shock to the entire community, and he will be greatly missed. The funeral which was held this (Thursday) afternoon, was in charge of Virginia Lodge No. 7, I. O. O. F., of which he was a loved and honored member. The beautiful and impressive burial service of the order was held at York Ranch, concluding with the service at the grave, the interment being in the cemetery at Nevada, where he sleeps his final sleep by the side of his wife and only daughter, who by some years have preceded him to the other side.
Of the Hon. Alex Metzel it can be truly said that those who knew him best, loved him most. If there was any one trait in his character which more than another challenged admiration, it was his hospitality. The doors of York Ranch were ever open to his friends, and with him, acquaintance rapidly ripened into friendship. All who have visited him at his home, will remember his cheery ways, his manifest desire to please. His guests were made to feel that they were at home, and many will ever have a sunny corner in their hearts and memories for York Ranch and its late owner. He was in all respects a model citizen.
The Hon. Alex Metzel was born at York, Pa., Jan. 14, 1835, and his early education was in the public schools of that city. He resided there until past his majority, when in 1857, he removed to Iowa City, Iowa, where he lived for three years. In 1860 he went to Denver, Col., and from that date until 1863, was identified with the growing interests of that city. He came to Montana in 1863, arriving here in August, and engaged in the butchering business at Nevada, in which he continued until 1870, when he removed to York Ranch on the Upper Ruby and turned his attention to horse and cattle raising, in which he was eminently successful. He was a self-made man, beginning business without capital, and acquiring in the prosecution of the same, a fortune. In 1860, he married Miss Annie E. Spicer, of Indianola, Iowa, who died in 1878, leaving five sons, Frank S., Thomas A., Charles, William and Albert.
In politics, Mr. Metzel was always a Republican and held many positions of responsibility and honor. He was commissioner of this county for several years, and chairman of the board. He served in the lower house of the legislature from 1892 to 1894, and was state senator from 1894 to 1898. In 1896 he was a delegate to the National Republican convention at St. Louis. From 1896 to 1898 he was chairman of the republican central committee for this county. For several years he was president of the Twin Bridges Fair association, and in the welfare of the association he always took a lively interest. It was owing in a great measure to his efforts that the State Orphans Home was erected at Twin Bridges, and if there were no other monument to his memory this institution will ever serve to perpetuate the name and deeds of the Hon. Alex Metzel.
~~
'Progressive Men of Montana,' 1901, A. W. Bowen & Co., page 72-3 (excerpts):
"Alexander Metzel. (He) was born in York, Pa., January 14, 1835, of ancestors German on his father's side and English on his mother's. His parents were Thomas A. and Hannah Matthews Metzel, both natives of York, who lived and died there, and were for many years owners and managers of the Metzel House, a hostelry celebrated for its substantial fare and excellent service."
"Mr. Metzel had owned a ranch in a pleasant location at Puller Springs, fifteen miles southwest of Virginia City, for some time, and in 1872 made this his home."
"Mr. Metzel's death occurred at Puller Springs on January 10, 1899."
Contributor: RunninonMT (49509864)
The Madisonian,' Virginia City, MT
13 January 1899, page 1 (excerpts):
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the death of the Hon. Alex Metzel, at his home, York Ranch, in this county, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1899. The fears of this community were aroused last Sunday on hearing that he was suffering greatly. The reports grew more alarming during Monday and Tuesday, and on the latter day it was learned that he had passed away at noon, from acute inflammation of the bowels.
The news of his death gave a great shock to the entire community, and he will be greatly missed. The funeral which was held this (Thursday) afternoon, was in charge of Virginia Lodge No. 7, I. O. O. F., of which he was a loved and honored member. The beautiful and impressive burial service of the order was held at York Ranch, concluding with the service at the grave, the interment being in the cemetery at Nevada, where he sleeps his final sleep by the side of his wife and only daughter, who by some years have preceded him to the other side.
Of the Hon. Alex Metzel it can be truly said that those who knew him best, loved him most. If there was any one trait in his character which more than another challenged admiration, it was his hospitality. The doors of York Ranch were ever open to his friends, and with him, acquaintance rapidly ripened into friendship. All who have visited him at his home, will remember his cheery ways, his manifest desire to please. His guests were made to feel that they were at home, and many will ever have a sunny corner in their hearts and memories for York Ranch and its late owner. He was in all respects a model citizen.
The Hon. Alex Metzel was born at York, Pa., Jan. 14, 1835, and his early education was in the public schools of that city. He resided there until past his majority, when in 1857, he removed to Iowa City, Iowa, where he lived for three years. In 1860 he went to Denver, Col., and from that date until 1863, was identified with the growing interests of that city. He came to Montana in 1863, arriving here in August, and engaged in the butchering business at Nevada, in which he continued until 1870, when he removed to York Ranch on the Upper Ruby and turned his attention to horse and cattle raising, in which he was eminently successful. He was a self-made man, beginning business without capital, and acquiring in the prosecution of the same, a fortune. In 1860, he married Miss Annie E. Spicer, of Indianola, Iowa, who died in 1878, leaving five sons, Frank S., Thomas A., Charles, William and Albert.
In politics, Mr. Metzel was always a Republican and held many positions of responsibility and honor. He was commissioner of this county for several years, and chairman of the board. He served in the lower house of the legislature from 1892 to 1894, and was state senator from 1894 to 1898. In 1896 he was a delegate to the National Republican convention at St. Louis. From 1896 to 1898 he was chairman of the republican central committee for this county. For several years he was president of the Twin Bridges Fair association, and in the welfare of the association he always took a lively interest. It was owing in a great measure to his efforts that the State Orphans Home was erected at Twin Bridges, and if there were no other monument to his memory this institution will ever serve to perpetuate the name and deeds of the Hon. Alex Metzel.
~~
'Progressive Men of Montana,' 1901, A. W. Bowen & Co., page 72-3 (excerpts):
"Alexander Metzel. (He) was born in York, Pa., January 14, 1835, of ancestors German on his father's side and English on his mother's. His parents were Thomas A. and Hannah Matthews Metzel, both natives of York, who lived and died there, and were for many years owners and managers of the Metzel House, a hostelry celebrated for its substantial fare and excellent service."
"Mr. Metzel had owned a ranch in a pleasant location at Puller Springs, fifteen miles southwest of Virginia City, for some time, and in 1872 made this his home."
"Mr. Metzel's death occurred at Puller Springs on January 10, 1899."
Contributor: RunninonMT (49509864)
13 January 1899, page 1 (excerpts):
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the death of the Hon. Alex Metzel, at his home, York Ranch, in this county, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1899. The fears of this community were aroused last Sunday on hearing that he was suffering greatly. The reports grew more alarming during Monday and Tuesday, and on the latter day it was learned that he had passed away at noon, from acute inflammation of the bowels.
The news of his death gave a great shock to the entire community, and he will be greatly missed. The funeral which was held this (Thursday) afternoon, was in charge of Virginia Lodge No. 7, I. O. O. F., of which he was a loved and honored member. The beautiful and impressive burial service of the order was held at York Ranch, concluding with the service at the grave, the interment being in the cemetery at Nevada, where he sleeps his final sleep by the side of his wife and only daughter, who by some years have preceded him to the other side.
Of the Hon. Alex Metzel it can be truly said that those who knew him best, loved him most. If there was any one trait in his character which more than another challenged admiration, it was his hospitality. The doors of York Ranch were ever open to his friends, and with him, acquaintance rapidly ripened into friendship. All who have visited him at his home, will remember his cheery ways, his manifest desire to please. His guests were made to feel that they were at home, and many will ever have a sunny corner in their hearts and memories for York Ranch and its late owner. He was in all respects a model citizen.
The Hon. Alex Metzel was born at York, Pa., Jan. 14, 1835, and his early education was in the public schools of that city. He resided there until past his majority, when in 1857, he removed to Iowa City, Iowa, where he lived for three years. In 1860 he went to Denver, Col., and from that date until 1863, was identified with the growing interests of that city. He came to Montana in 1863, arriving here in August, and engaged in the butchering business at Nevada, in which he continued until 1870, when he removed to York Ranch on the Upper Ruby and turned his attention to horse and cattle raising, in which he was eminently successful. He was a self-made man, beginning business without capital, and acquiring in the prosecution of the same, a fortune. In 1860, he married Miss Annie E. Spicer, of Indianola, Iowa, who died in 1878, leaving five sons, Frank S., Thomas A., Charles, William and Albert.
In politics, Mr. Metzel was always a Republican and held many positions of responsibility and honor. He was commissioner of this county for several years, and chairman of the board. He served in the lower house of the legislature from 1892 to 1894, and was state senator from 1894 to 1898. In 1896 he was a delegate to the National Republican convention at St. Louis. From 1896 to 1898 he was chairman of the republican central committee for this county. For several years he was president of the Twin Bridges Fair association, and in the welfare of the association he always took a lively interest. It was owing in a great measure to his efforts that the State Orphans Home was erected at Twin Bridges, and if there were no other monument to his memory this institution will ever serve to perpetuate the name and deeds of the Hon. Alex Metzel.
~~
'Progressive Men of Montana,' 1901, A. W. Bowen & Co., page 72-3 (excerpts):
"Alexander Metzel. (He) was born in York, Pa., January 14, 1835, of ancestors German on his father's side and English on his mother's. His parents were Thomas A. and Hannah Matthews Metzel, both natives of York, who lived and died there, and were for many years owners and managers of the Metzel House, a hostelry celebrated for its substantial fare and excellent service."
"Mr. Metzel had owned a ranch in a pleasant location at Puller Springs, fifteen miles southwest of Virginia City, for some time, and in 1872 made this his home."
"Mr. Metzel's death occurred at Puller Springs on January 10, 1899."
Contributor: RunninonMT (49509864)
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