Cole, S. M. – 90th Birthday 1905

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Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 4/24/2019 at 16:37:30

Source: Decorah Republican Apr. 20, 1905 P4 C1

A Pioneer of Pioneers.
Fifty years ago S. M. Cole was landlord of the best hotel in New Oregon, then the county seat of Howard county. He still lives and the Cresco Times says he was 90 years old April 17th. Also that—
Fifty-one years of his life have been spent in Howard county, he having located in New Oregon township in the spring of 1854. He claims to be the earliest settler of the county still living within its borders. Although in feeble health he continued to enjoy the companionship of the old pioneers, and no doubt many of them will celebrate with him the event of his 90th anniversary next Monday.