Alonzo Dean Hayes 1863 - 1935

HAYES, FERREL

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Date: 2/29/2008 at 07:28:01

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Passed Away at His Home Here July 3 - Funeral services Held Friday

A.D. Hayes, 71, veteran grain dealer and elevator operator in southeastern Iowa and well known in the grain business throughout the state, died suddenly at his home here July 3, at 8:40 after a brief illness extending over the last few months. Born at Wayland, Iowa, in this county, December 18, 1863, Mr. Hayes worked with his father in the grain business as a young man. He attended the old Howe's academy at Mt. Pleasant and after graduation taught school for five years at Wayland and Sioux Center. After his marriage August 6, 1890 to Miss Margaret Ferrel he worked for his father-in-law in his store and in the grain business. Later he entered the real estate business in New London but soon went back to the grain business from which grew a large chain of grain elevators in southeastern Iowa. He had spent about 45 years of his life in this business.

Mayor Six Years

Mr. Hayes was also interested in other enterprises to promote the growth of the town and commuinty and was one of the organizers of the Henry County Telephone Co. and served as vice president until it was sold to the present concern. In 1904 he also owned the newspaper here and published it for a year before he sold it to Editor Von Coelin.
Many worthwhile enterprises and civic improvements in New London were supported by Mr. Hayes, serving as mayor of Mew London from April 1908 to April 1914, he was active in building of the present municipal electric light plant. Throughout his life he was always on the progressive side in all issues to improve the town.

Director of Association

Mr. Hayes was a director in the Western Grain association, a mutual organization of grain dealers in Iowa. In 1923 when the business men awakened to the need of an active chamber of commerce. Mr. Hayes devoted much time to its organization and served as director until his death. He was also an active force in backing the movement for paved roads in Iowa and pavinf the streets of New London.