Franklin Moore's death at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday in Ford hospital, Detroit, cast a pall of sorrow over this community and especially in St. Clair city, his home.
His death was not unexpected, since word conveyed from the sick room several days ago gave home folks no encouragement. We who knew him best felt dazed and wondered at the irony of fate. He was recognized as an exceptionally able man in many spheres in life. His success in business, in politics and social activities, marked him as one of the outstanding examples of citizenship in this section of the state.
Franklin Moore was born in St. Clair 49 years ago. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Moore, now deceased. His education was received in the public schools of this city. He had every opportunity to seek a higher education, but left high school instead and went to work. After various lines of industry he finally entered the employ of the Diamond Crystal Salt Co., of which his father was one of the organizers and part owner. Frank decided to try his hand at mastering the intricacies of the salt manufacturing business and was willing to begin at the bottom of the ladder. He worked departments and at the end of five years was rewarded by a promotion to shipping clerk. In due course of time he was made traffic manager a really important position which he mastered and held a number of years. Following the death of his father, Franklin Moore Sr., who was secretary treasurer, this position was filled several years by the late Ben Whipple. Finally, on account of his health, Mr. Whipple resigned and went to the Pacific coast and the position he had held went to Franklin Moore, the subject of this sketch, which position he held at the time of his death.
Politics, His Hobby - Every man is supposed to have a hobby and deceased was no exception to the rule. He loved the game of politics and no doubt inherited this trait from his father. Franklin indulged in politics beginning at home. At the age of 24 he was elected to represent the first ward of his home city on the common council and served three terms or six years in all. In 1911 he was elected mayor. His next political office was on the board of supervisors where he received his first training in parliamentary law. He was elected to the legislature in 1916 and served his district so capably that he was returned three consecutive terms.
Health Undermined - During his second term he was speaker pro tem and a candidate for the office of lieutenant governor of Michigan in 1924 and made an extensive canvass of the state, traveling by automobile. It is believed he over-exerted himself in this campaign, bringing on a gradual breakdown in health.
Active For Green - In Fed W. Green's candidacy for the nomination of governor, Mr. Moore was very active and took a prominent part in forming "Green-for-Governor" clubs throughout the various counties of the state. At the time of his death, he was a member of the state prison commission and of the St. Clair county board of supervisors, having been re-elected to the board for his fourth time in April. Mr. Moore was elected eight of the 12 times he was a candidate for public office.
Social Activities - Fraternally Mr. Moore was a Knight of Pythias, an Elk, an Odd fellow, a Mason, a Knight Temple anda member of the Mystic Shrine. He had been master of the Masonic lodge here and grand patron of the Michigan order of the Eastern Star. He was a prominent member of the St. Clair River Country Club, was recently elected president of the Rotary club and was an ardent supporter of community enterprises such as the St. Clair Inn and new City hospital. Bank President - Mr. Moore was president of the State Saving Bank of St. Clair was identified with other business enterprises and his life, though comparatively brief in the span of years, was so filled with activities that his place in the community will be hard to full. He had mastered the art of public speaking and his success along this line was so pronounced that his services were very much in demand.
In his early 20' Mr. Moore was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Harkness of this city. This union was blessed with three children. Jane died at an early age and the widow and one daughter, Margaret, and one son, Franklin H., survive. He also leaves three sisters, Miss Laura Moore of St. Clair; Mrs. Margaret Phelps of Detroit and Miss Emily Moore of Berkeley, Calif. The funeral was held yesterday at 1 p.m. from the family home, under the auspices of the Masonic lodge. The remains were laid to rest in Hillside cemetery. All St. Clair business places closed yesterday between 2 and 3 p.m. during the funeral hour.
St. Clair County Press; 13 May 1927 (Friday)
(Obituary contributed by Pat Love)
His death was not unexpected, since word conveyed from the sick room several days ago gave home folks no encouragement. We who knew him best felt dazed and wondered at the irony of fate. He was recognized as an exceptionally able man in many spheres in life. His success in business, in politics and social activities, marked him as one of the outstanding examples of citizenship in this section of the state.
Franklin Moore was born in St. Clair 49 years ago. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Moore, now deceased. His education was received in the public schools of this city. He had every opportunity to seek a higher education, but left high school instead and went to work. After various lines of industry he finally entered the employ of the Diamond Crystal Salt Co., of which his father was one of the organizers and part owner. Frank decided to try his hand at mastering the intricacies of the salt manufacturing business and was willing to begin at the bottom of the ladder. He worked departments and at the end of five years was rewarded by a promotion to shipping clerk. In due course of time he was made traffic manager a really important position which he mastered and held a number of years. Following the death of his father, Franklin Moore Sr., who was secretary treasurer, this position was filled several years by the late Ben Whipple. Finally, on account of his health, Mr. Whipple resigned and went to the Pacific coast and the position he had held went to Franklin Moore, the subject of this sketch, which position he held at the time of his death.
Politics, His Hobby - Every man is supposed to have a hobby and deceased was no exception to the rule. He loved the game of politics and no doubt inherited this trait from his father. Franklin indulged in politics beginning at home. At the age of 24 he was elected to represent the first ward of his home city on the common council and served three terms or six years in all. In 1911 he was elected mayor. His next political office was on the board of supervisors where he received his first training in parliamentary law. He was elected to the legislature in 1916 and served his district so capably that he was returned three consecutive terms.
Health Undermined - During his second term he was speaker pro tem and a candidate for the office of lieutenant governor of Michigan in 1924 and made an extensive canvass of the state, traveling by automobile. It is believed he over-exerted himself in this campaign, bringing on a gradual breakdown in health.
Active For Green - In Fed W. Green's candidacy for the nomination of governor, Mr. Moore was very active and took a prominent part in forming "Green-for-Governor" clubs throughout the various counties of the state. At the time of his death, he was a member of the state prison commission and of the St. Clair county board of supervisors, having been re-elected to the board for his fourth time in April. Mr. Moore was elected eight of the 12 times he was a candidate for public office.
Social Activities - Fraternally Mr. Moore was a Knight of Pythias, an Elk, an Odd fellow, a Mason, a Knight Temple anda member of the Mystic Shrine. He had been master of the Masonic lodge here and grand patron of the Michigan order of the Eastern Star. He was a prominent member of the St. Clair River Country Club, was recently elected president of the Rotary club and was an ardent supporter of community enterprises such as the St. Clair Inn and new City hospital. Bank President - Mr. Moore was president of the State Saving Bank of St. Clair was identified with other business enterprises and his life, though comparatively brief in the span of years, was so filled with activities that his place in the community will be hard to full. He had mastered the art of public speaking and his success along this line was so pronounced that his services were very much in demand.
In his early 20' Mr. Moore was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Harkness of this city. This union was blessed with three children. Jane died at an early age and the widow and one daughter, Margaret, and one son, Franklin H., survive. He also leaves three sisters, Miss Laura Moore of St. Clair; Mrs. Margaret Phelps of Detroit and Miss Emily Moore of Berkeley, Calif. The funeral was held yesterday at 1 p.m. from the family home, under the auspices of the Masonic lodge. The remains were laid to rest in Hillside cemetery. All St. Clair business places closed yesterday between 2 and 3 p.m. during the funeral hour.
St. Clair County Press; 13 May 1927 (Friday)
(Obituary contributed by Pat Love)
Franklin Moore's death at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday in Ford hospital, Detroit, cast a pall of sorrow over this community and especially in St. Clair city, his home.
His death was not unexpected, since word conveyed from the sick room several days ago gave home folks no encouragement. We who knew him best felt dazed and wondered at the irony of fate. He was recognized as an exceptionally able man in many spheres in life. His success in business, in politics and social activities, marked him as one of the outstanding examples of citizenship in this section of the state.
Franklin Moore was born in St. Clair 49 years ago. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Moore, now deceased. His education was received in the public schools of this city. He had every opportunity to seek a higher education, but left high school instead and went to work. After various lines of industry he finally entered the employ of the Diamond Crystal Salt Co., of which his father was one of the organizers and part owner. Frank decided to try his hand at mastering the intricacies of the salt manufacturing business and was willing to begin at the bottom of the ladder. He worked departments and at the end of five years was rewarded by a promotion to shipping clerk. In due course of time he was made traffic manager a really important position which he mastered and held a number of years. Following the death of his father, Franklin Moore Sr., who was secretary treasurer, this position was filled several years by the late Ben Whipple. Finally, on account of his health, Mr. Whipple resigned and went to the Pacific coast and the position he had held went to Franklin Moore, the subject of this sketch, which position he held at the time of his death.
Politics, His Hobby - Every man is supposed to have a hobby and deceased was no exception to the rule. He loved the game of politics and no doubt inherited this trait from his father. Franklin indulged in politics beginning at home. At the age of 24 he was elected to represent the first ward of his home city on the common council and served three terms or six years in all. In 1911 he was elected mayor. His next political office was on the board of supervisors where he received his first training in parliamentary law. He was elected to the legislature in 1916 and served his district so capably that he was returned three consecutive terms.
Health Undermined - During his second term he was speaker pro tem and a candidate for the office of lieutenant governor of Michigan in 1924 and made an extensive canvass of the state, traveling by automobile. It is believed he over-exerted himself in this campaign, bringing on a gradual breakdown in health.
Active For Green - In Fed W. Green's candidacy for the nomination of governor, Mr. Moore was very active and took a prominent part in forming "Green-for-Governor" clubs throughout the various counties of the state. At the time of his death, he was a member of the state prison commission and of the St. Clair county board of supervisors, having been re-elected to the board for his fourth time in April. Mr. Moore was elected eight of the 12 times he was a candidate for public office.
Social Activities - Fraternally Mr. Moore was a Knight of Pythias, an Elk, an Odd fellow, a Mason, a Knight Temple anda member of the Mystic Shrine. He had been master of the Masonic lodge here and grand patron of the Michigan order of the Eastern Star. He was a prominent member of the St. Clair River Country Club, was recently elected president of the Rotary club and was an ardent supporter of community enterprises such as the St. Clair Inn and new City hospital. Bank President - Mr. Moore was president of the State Saving Bank of St. Clair was identified with other business enterprises and his life, though comparatively brief in the span of years, was so filled with activities that his place in the community will be hard to full. He had mastered the art of public speaking and his success along this line was so pronounced that his services were very much in demand.
In his early 20' Mr. Moore was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Harkness of this city. This union was blessed with three children. Jane died at an early age and the widow and one daughter, Margaret, and one son, Franklin H., survive. He also leaves three sisters, Miss Laura Moore of St. Clair; Mrs. Margaret Phelps of Detroit and Miss Emily Moore of Berkeley, Calif. The funeral was held yesterday at 1 p.m. from the family home, under the auspices of the Masonic lodge. The remains were laid to rest in Hillside cemetery. All St. Clair business places closed yesterday between 2 and 3 p.m. during the funeral hour.
St. Clair County Press; 13 May 1927 (Friday)
(Obituary contributed by Pat Love)
His death was not unexpected, since word conveyed from the sick room several days ago gave home folks no encouragement. We who knew him best felt dazed and wondered at the irony of fate. He was recognized as an exceptionally able man in many spheres in life. His success in business, in politics and social activities, marked him as one of the outstanding examples of citizenship in this section of the state.
Franklin Moore was born in St. Clair 49 years ago. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Moore, now deceased. His education was received in the public schools of this city. He had every opportunity to seek a higher education, but left high school instead and went to work. After various lines of industry he finally entered the employ of the Diamond Crystal Salt Co., of which his father was one of the organizers and part owner. Frank decided to try his hand at mastering the intricacies of the salt manufacturing business and was willing to begin at the bottom of the ladder. He worked departments and at the end of five years was rewarded by a promotion to shipping clerk. In due course of time he was made traffic manager a really important position which he mastered and held a number of years. Following the death of his father, Franklin Moore Sr., who was secretary treasurer, this position was filled several years by the late Ben Whipple. Finally, on account of his health, Mr. Whipple resigned and went to the Pacific coast and the position he had held went to Franklin Moore, the subject of this sketch, which position he held at the time of his death.
Politics, His Hobby - Every man is supposed to have a hobby and deceased was no exception to the rule. He loved the game of politics and no doubt inherited this trait from his father. Franklin indulged in politics beginning at home. At the age of 24 he was elected to represent the first ward of his home city on the common council and served three terms or six years in all. In 1911 he was elected mayor. His next political office was on the board of supervisors where he received his first training in parliamentary law. He was elected to the legislature in 1916 and served his district so capably that he was returned three consecutive terms.
Health Undermined - During his second term he was speaker pro tem and a candidate for the office of lieutenant governor of Michigan in 1924 and made an extensive canvass of the state, traveling by automobile. It is believed he over-exerted himself in this campaign, bringing on a gradual breakdown in health.
Active For Green - In Fed W. Green's candidacy for the nomination of governor, Mr. Moore was very active and took a prominent part in forming "Green-for-Governor" clubs throughout the various counties of the state. At the time of his death, he was a member of the state prison commission and of the St. Clair county board of supervisors, having been re-elected to the board for his fourth time in April. Mr. Moore was elected eight of the 12 times he was a candidate for public office.
Social Activities - Fraternally Mr. Moore was a Knight of Pythias, an Elk, an Odd fellow, a Mason, a Knight Temple anda member of the Mystic Shrine. He had been master of the Masonic lodge here and grand patron of the Michigan order of the Eastern Star. He was a prominent member of the St. Clair River Country Club, was recently elected president of the Rotary club and was an ardent supporter of community enterprises such as the St. Clair Inn and new City hospital. Bank President - Mr. Moore was president of the State Saving Bank of St. Clair was identified with other business enterprises and his life, though comparatively brief in the span of years, was so filled with activities that his place in the community will be hard to full. He had mastered the art of public speaking and his success along this line was so pronounced that his services were very much in demand.
In his early 20' Mr. Moore was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Harkness of this city. This union was blessed with three children. Jane died at an early age and the widow and one daughter, Margaret, and one son, Franklin H., survive. He also leaves three sisters, Miss Laura Moore of St. Clair; Mrs. Margaret Phelps of Detroit and Miss Emily Moore of Berkeley, Calif. The funeral was held yesterday at 1 p.m. from the family home, under the auspices of the Masonic lodge. The remains were laid to rest in Hillside cemetery. All St. Clair business places closed yesterday between 2 and 3 p.m. during the funeral hour.
St. Clair County Press; 13 May 1927 (Friday)
(Obituary contributed by Pat Love)
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