Winona (We-No-Nah) and Its Environs on the Mississippi in Ancient and Modern Days (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1897 edition. Excerpt: ... in the city council as alderman for several terms and also as mayor for seven years. Henderson D. Morse.--The funeral of the late Mr. Henderson D. Morse took place at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon, May 10. 1897, at St. Paul's Church, a large number, including many old settlers, being present to pay the last tribute of respect to the deceased. Rev. T. P. Thurston was assisted by Dr. J. J. Hillmer in conducting the services and the vested choir also took part. There were numerous floral designs, including one from the Old Settlers' Association, a wreath showing clasped hands, the emblem of the association. The Arlington Club sent a beautiful bouquet of roses. The interment was made on the family lot in Woodlawn Cemetery. Messrs J. R. Marfield, Charles P. Crangle, E. S. Gregory, Elmer Chamberlain, Willis Hastings, H. C. Garvin, J. A. Merigold, Jr., and Robert Tearse acted as pall bearers. Mr. Morse was a native of Vermont. He took a preparatory course of study at Bakersfield, that state, but was obliged to intermit study on account of his eyesight, and instead of completing a collegiate course engaged in business. He came to Winona in May, 1855, and engaged in financial operations. He was a heavy dealer in grain from 1858 to 1864. He owned considerable farming property in this and surrounding counties, including a finely appointed stock farm in Olmstead county, near High Forest. For a time he operated a creamery in Winona, and for several years was a member of the insurance firm of Morse & Robertson. Mr. Morse was one of the charter members of the Old Settlers' Association and its first president, in which capacity he served until the day of his death. He leaves a wife, a son, Mr. Mortimer Morse, and a daughter, Miss Isabelle Morse. He was a...