Winfield Daily Courier
Winfield, Kansas
Saturday, January 15, 1927
Page 1
Joseph N. Harter Dead
Prominent Pioneer Druggist Died Saturday Morning.
Joseph N. Harter, a prominent and well known pioneer of the city died Saturday morning at two o'clock following an illness of several months.
Mr. Harter was a pharmacist by profession and was in the drug business in Winfield almost forty years and was well known far and wide by his established business, high principles, fidelity to his ideals and sterling qualities as a friend and citizen. While his life was quiet and unassuming, yet it was forceful and left it's imprint in the city and community. Mr. Harter not only established a solid business in Winfield but was instrumental in the upbuilding of its civic and spiritual life, helping to build a firm foundation that Winfield enjoys today. He served on the school board two years and was councilman eight years, serving during the time that the first water and gas company was installed and a time when such a responsibility was strenuous and required much foresight and business ability. In this class Mr. Harter, unassuming, yet of that assertive force, took an active interest in the vital questions of the day and was very conscientious, especially concerning the tax payers side. His home life was ideal, revealing a life there that was really perfection for Mr. Harter was devoted to his home and family and as one friend said today "there is where a man shows himself." His life was not only a joy and comfort to his family but an inspiration to those who came in contact with it.
Joseph N. Harter was born in Oxford, Ohio, December 8, 1848 and died January 15, 1927, aged 79 years, 1 month and 7 days. He went to Hamilton, Ohio, in early manhood and started to work for his uncle who was engaged in the drug business and learned his chosen profession there. In 1874 Mr. Harter came to Winfield, Kansas, and tried to purchase the drug store owned by a Mr. Green but the later refused to sell and Mr. Harter returned to Ohio. In June 1877 he came west again and purchased the drug store and continued in business until 1915, when he retired from active business life. He was a tenant of J.P. Short who owned a small building at Ninth and Main and later when the Cowley county National Bank building was greeted on that site, he continued to rent of J.P. Short until his retirement. The following excerpt from the Courier of 1903 is of interest to many and shows the friendship existing between the landlord and tenant.
In this country of many changes and much moving about it is not often that people sustain the relation of landlord and tenant for a quarter of a century. Here is a case, and probably the only one in Winfield. Last Saturday J.P. Short went into J.N. Harter's drug store and called for the best cigar in the house. Joe remarked that it seemed a bit extravagant for a farmer to be smoking twenty cent cigars and wanted to know the occasion for such recklessness. Short told him to take one as he was setting them up on the strength of his renting a store room of him for twenty-five years and produced the original lease dated Nov. 15, 1877. This was for the lower story of the old frame building that formerly stood on the Cowley county bank corner and now stands on East Ninth Avenue, occupied by Bish's bakery. That was twenty-six years ago and with the exception of about a year when the present building was being erected, Harter has been a continuous tenant. The rent began at twenty-nine dollars and ran up to seventy-five dollars per month as the years went by and the town grew.
It is worthy of mention in this connection that with the exception of the first years written lease, there has never been a scratch of a pen to show for the thousands of dollars that have passed between the parties during all these years.
Joseph N. Harter was united in marriage to Miss Carrie Olds on October 8, 1878 and they have lived ever since at their present house on East Eighth avenue. Two daughters blessed this union. Mrs. Martin F. Jarvis of this city and Mrs. Frank Parker who died in April 1920. Surviving besides the wife and daughter, is one granddaughter, Miss Janet Jarvis, one brother, C.L. Harter, of Winfield and three sisters, Mrs. Kate Smith and Mrs. Dick Shutterly of Winchester, Indiana, and Mrs. Martha Butler of Dayton, Ohio.
Years ago Mr. Harter joined the Episcopal church and was one of the most devoted members of Grace Episcopal of this city, serving as senior warden and treasurer for years.
The funeral will be held from Grace Episcopal church Monday afternoon at two o'clock with Rev. Edwin F. Wilcox in charge. Interment will be in Union Cemetery.
Winfield, Kansas
Saturday, January 15, 1927
Page 1
Joseph N. Harter Dead
Prominent Pioneer Druggist Died Saturday Morning.
Joseph N. Harter, a prominent and well known pioneer of the city died Saturday morning at two o'clock following an illness of several months.
Mr. Harter was a pharmacist by profession and was in the drug business in Winfield almost forty years and was well known far and wide by his established business, high principles, fidelity to his ideals and sterling qualities as a friend and citizen. While his life was quiet and unassuming, yet it was forceful and left it's imprint in the city and community. Mr. Harter not only established a solid business in Winfield but was instrumental in the upbuilding of its civic and spiritual life, helping to build a firm foundation that Winfield enjoys today. He served on the school board two years and was councilman eight years, serving during the time that the first water and gas company was installed and a time when such a responsibility was strenuous and required much foresight and business ability. In this class Mr. Harter, unassuming, yet of that assertive force, took an active interest in the vital questions of the day and was very conscientious, especially concerning the tax payers side. His home life was ideal, revealing a life there that was really perfection for Mr. Harter was devoted to his home and family and as one friend said today "there is where a man shows himself." His life was not only a joy and comfort to his family but an inspiration to those who came in contact with it.
Joseph N. Harter was born in Oxford, Ohio, December 8, 1848 and died January 15, 1927, aged 79 years, 1 month and 7 days. He went to Hamilton, Ohio, in early manhood and started to work for his uncle who was engaged in the drug business and learned his chosen profession there. In 1874 Mr. Harter came to Winfield, Kansas, and tried to purchase the drug store owned by a Mr. Green but the later refused to sell and Mr. Harter returned to Ohio. In June 1877 he came west again and purchased the drug store and continued in business until 1915, when he retired from active business life. He was a tenant of J.P. Short who owned a small building at Ninth and Main and later when the Cowley county National Bank building was greeted on that site, he continued to rent of J.P. Short until his retirement. The following excerpt from the Courier of 1903 is of interest to many and shows the friendship existing between the landlord and tenant.
In this country of many changes and much moving about it is not often that people sustain the relation of landlord and tenant for a quarter of a century. Here is a case, and probably the only one in Winfield. Last Saturday J.P. Short went into J.N. Harter's drug store and called for the best cigar in the house. Joe remarked that it seemed a bit extravagant for a farmer to be smoking twenty cent cigars and wanted to know the occasion for such recklessness. Short told him to take one as he was setting them up on the strength of his renting a store room of him for twenty-five years and produced the original lease dated Nov. 15, 1877. This was for the lower story of the old frame building that formerly stood on the Cowley county bank corner and now stands on East Ninth Avenue, occupied by Bish's bakery. That was twenty-six years ago and with the exception of about a year when the present building was being erected, Harter has been a continuous tenant. The rent began at twenty-nine dollars and ran up to seventy-five dollars per month as the years went by and the town grew.
It is worthy of mention in this connection that with the exception of the first years written lease, there has never been a scratch of a pen to show for the thousands of dollars that have passed between the parties during all these years.
Joseph N. Harter was united in marriage to Miss Carrie Olds on October 8, 1878 and they have lived ever since at their present house on East Eighth avenue. Two daughters blessed this union. Mrs. Martin F. Jarvis of this city and Mrs. Frank Parker who died in April 1920. Surviving besides the wife and daughter, is one granddaughter, Miss Janet Jarvis, one brother, C.L. Harter, of Winfield and three sisters, Mrs. Kate Smith and Mrs. Dick Shutterly of Winchester, Indiana, and Mrs. Martha Butler of Dayton, Ohio.
Years ago Mr. Harter joined the Episcopal church and was one of the most devoted members of Grace Episcopal of this city, serving as senior warden and treasurer for years.
The funeral will be held from Grace Episcopal church Monday afternoon at two o'clock with Rev. Edwin F. Wilcox in charge. Interment will be in Union Cemetery.
Winfield Daily Courier
Winfield, Kansas
Saturday, January 15, 1927
Page 1
Joseph N. Harter Dead
Prominent Pioneer Druggist Died Saturday Morning.
Joseph N. Harter, a prominent and well known pioneer of the city died Saturday morning at two o'clock following an illness of several months.
Mr. Harter was a pharmacist by profession and was in the drug business in Winfield almost forty years and was well known far and wide by his established business, high principles, fidelity to his ideals and sterling qualities as a friend and citizen. While his life was quiet and unassuming, yet it was forceful and left it's imprint in the city and community. Mr. Harter not only established a solid business in Winfield but was instrumental in the upbuilding of its civic and spiritual life, helping to build a firm foundation that Winfield enjoys today. He served on the school board two years and was councilman eight years, serving during the time that the first water and gas company was installed and a time when such a responsibility was strenuous and required much foresight and business ability. In this class Mr. Harter, unassuming, yet of that assertive force, took an active interest in the vital questions of the day and was very conscientious, especially concerning the tax payers side. His home life was ideal, revealing a life there that was really perfection for Mr. Harter was devoted to his home and family and as one friend said today "there is where a man shows himself." His life was not only a joy and comfort to his family but an inspiration to those who came in contact with it.
Joseph N. Harter was born in Oxford, Ohio, December 8, 1848 and died January 15, 1927, aged 79 years, 1 month and 7 days. He went to Hamilton, Ohio, in early manhood and started to work for his uncle who was engaged in the drug business and learned his chosen profession there. In 1874 Mr. Harter came to Winfield, Kansas, and tried to purchase the drug store owned by a Mr. Green but the later refused to sell and Mr. Harter returned to Ohio. In June 1877 he came west again and purchased the drug store and continued in business until 1915, when he retired from active business life. He was a tenant of J.P. Short who owned a small building at Ninth and Main and later when the Cowley county National Bank building was greeted on that site, he continued to rent of J.P. Short until his retirement. The following excerpt from the Courier of 1903 is of interest to many and shows the friendship existing between the landlord and tenant.
In this country of many changes and much moving about it is not often that people sustain the relation of landlord and tenant for a quarter of a century. Here is a case, and probably the only one in Winfield. Last Saturday J.P. Short went into J.N. Harter's drug store and called for the best cigar in the house. Joe remarked that it seemed a bit extravagant for a farmer to be smoking twenty cent cigars and wanted to know the occasion for such recklessness. Short told him to take one as he was setting them up on the strength of his renting a store room of him for twenty-five years and produced the original lease dated Nov. 15, 1877. This was for the lower story of the old frame building that formerly stood on the Cowley county bank corner and now stands on East Ninth Avenue, occupied by Bish's bakery. That was twenty-six years ago and with the exception of about a year when the present building was being erected, Harter has been a continuous tenant. The rent began at twenty-nine dollars and ran up to seventy-five dollars per month as the years went by and the town grew.
It is worthy of mention in this connection that with the exception of the first years written lease, there has never been a scratch of a pen to show for the thousands of dollars that have passed between the parties during all these years.
Joseph N. Harter was united in marriage to Miss Carrie Olds on October 8, 1878 and they have lived ever since at their present house on East Eighth avenue. Two daughters blessed this union. Mrs. Martin F. Jarvis of this city and Mrs. Frank Parker who died in April 1920. Surviving besides the wife and daughter, is one granddaughter, Miss Janet Jarvis, one brother, C.L. Harter, of Winfield and three sisters, Mrs. Kate Smith and Mrs. Dick Shutterly of Winchester, Indiana, and Mrs. Martha Butler of Dayton, Ohio.
Years ago Mr. Harter joined the Episcopal church and was one of the most devoted members of Grace Episcopal of this city, serving as senior warden and treasurer for years.
The funeral will be held from Grace Episcopal church Monday afternoon at two o'clock with Rev. Edwin F. Wilcox in charge. Interment will be in Union Cemetery.
Winfield, Kansas
Saturday, January 15, 1927
Page 1
Joseph N. Harter Dead
Prominent Pioneer Druggist Died Saturday Morning.
Joseph N. Harter, a prominent and well known pioneer of the city died Saturday morning at two o'clock following an illness of several months.
Mr. Harter was a pharmacist by profession and was in the drug business in Winfield almost forty years and was well known far and wide by his established business, high principles, fidelity to his ideals and sterling qualities as a friend and citizen. While his life was quiet and unassuming, yet it was forceful and left it's imprint in the city and community. Mr. Harter not only established a solid business in Winfield but was instrumental in the upbuilding of its civic and spiritual life, helping to build a firm foundation that Winfield enjoys today. He served on the school board two years and was councilman eight years, serving during the time that the first water and gas company was installed and a time when such a responsibility was strenuous and required much foresight and business ability. In this class Mr. Harter, unassuming, yet of that assertive force, took an active interest in the vital questions of the day and was very conscientious, especially concerning the tax payers side. His home life was ideal, revealing a life there that was really perfection for Mr. Harter was devoted to his home and family and as one friend said today "there is where a man shows himself." His life was not only a joy and comfort to his family but an inspiration to those who came in contact with it.
Joseph N. Harter was born in Oxford, Ohio, December 8, 1848 and died January 15, 1927, aged 79 years, 1 month and 7 days. He went to Hamilton, Ohio, in early manhood and started to work for his uncle who was engaged in the drug business and learned his chosen profession there. In 1874 Mr. Harter came to Winfield, Kansas, and tried to purchase the drug store owned by a Mr. Green but the later refused to sell and Mr. Harter returned to Ohio. In June 1877 he came west again and purchased the drug store and continued in business until 1915, when he retired from active business life. He was a tenant of J.P. Short who owned a small building at Ninth and Main and later when the Cowley county National Bank building was greeted on that site, he continued to rent of J.P. Short until his retirement. The following excerpt from the Courier of 1903 is of interest to many and shows the friendship existing between the landlord and tenant.
In this country of many changes and much moving about it is not often that people sustain the relation of landlord and tenant for a quarter of a century. Here is a case, and probably the only one in Winfield. Last Saturday J.P. Short went into J.N. Harter's drug store and called for the best cigar in the house. Joe remarked that it seemed a bit extravagant for a farmer to be smoking twenty cent cigars and wanted to know the occasion for such recklessness. Short told him to take one as he was setting them up on the strength of his renting a store room of him for twenty-five years and produced the original lease dated Nov. 15, 1877. This was for the lower story of the old frame building that formerly stood on the Cowley county bank corner and now stands on East Ninth Avenue, occupied by Bish's bakery. That was twenty-six years ago and with the exception of about a year when the present building was being erected, Harter has been a continuous tenant. The rent began at twenty-nine dollars and ran up to seventy-five dollars per month as the years went by and the town grew.
It is worthy of mention in this connection that with the exception of the first years written lease, there has never been a scratch of a pen to show for the thousands of dollars that have passed between the parties during all these years.
Joseph N. Harter was united in marriage to Miss Carrie Olds on October 8, 1878 and they have lived ever since at their present house on East Eighth avenue. Two daughters blessed this union. Mrs. Martin F. Jarvis of this city and Mrs. Frank Parker who died in April 1920. Surviving besides the wife and daughter, is one granddaughter, Miss Janet Jarvis, one brother, C.L. Harter, of Winfield and three sisters, Mrs. Kate Smith and Mrs. Dick Shutterly of Winchester, Indiana, and Mrs. Martha Butler of Dayton, Ohio.
Years ago Mr. Harter joined the Episcopal church and was one of the most devoted members of Grace Episcopal of this city, serving as senior warden and treasurer for years.
The funeral will be held from Grace Episcopal church Monday afternoon at two o'clock with Rev. Edwin F. Wilcox in charge. Interment will be in Union Cemetery.
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