Mead, F. J. 1834 - 1922

MEAD

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 3/2/2014 at 14:34:28

Pioneer Newspaper Man Dead
Brother Dana Mead, of the Cresco Plain Dealer, is mourning the loss of his beloved father, F.J. Mead, who passed away, Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Cresco, at the age of 88 years, 7 months and 14 days, and the sympathy of the newspaper craft in this section of Iowa is extended to him. The deceased started in the newspaper business in 1859, publishing the New Oregon Plain Dealer, and from 1860 until 1918 he was active in the publishing of the Cresco Plain Dealer. The funeral services were held Thursday. Rev. W. McVettie of Grace church, Decorah, officiated, assisted by Rev. E.D. Wells.

Source: IAGenWeb Special Project Iowa Old Press: Decorah Public Opinion Nov. 22, 1922