HARRIS, William Elmore 1859 - 1936

HARRIS, DAY, BROWN, STINSON

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/6/2024 at 23:05:43

"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Thursday, July 16, 1936
Page FIVE, Column 1

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... --W. E. HARRIS is seriously ill at the Jefferson county hospital with heat prostrations, where he has been for several months for medical attention. ...

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Friday, July 17, 1936
Front Page, Column 5

WM. E. HARRIS DIES; FUNERAL IS TOMORROW

Well Known Fairfield Resident Dies at the Local Hospital

William E. HARRIS, well known resident of Fairfield, who was born Jan. 30, 1859, died yesterday 6:10 p.m. at the Jefferson county hospital. He had been in failing health for some time. He had been a resident of Fairfield since 1861.

He is survived by his wife, and one son Carl E. HARRIS of Wilmette, Il., and one daughter Mrs. Rosalie L. DAY of Minneapolis, Minn.

The funeral services will be held tomorrow, July 18, at the Murray funeral home at 4 p.m. in charge of Dr. U. S. Smith. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Saturday, July 18, 1936
Page TWO, Column 4

Mr. and Mrs. Carl HARRIS of Wilmette, Il., have been called to Fairfield because of the death of Mr. HARRIS' father, William E. HARRIS.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Tuesday, July 21, 1936
Page FOUR, Column 6

W. E. HARRIS

William Elmore HARRIS, son of William C. and Almira BROWN HARRIS, was born January 30th, 1859 at West Liberty. He came to Fairfield about 1881.

In 1883 he was united in marriage with Miss Stella M. STINSON of Washington, Ia., and to this union were added two children, Mrs. R. M. DAY of Minneapolis, Minn., and Carl E. HARRIS of Chicago.

In his early business career and as a young man he was associated with the firm of Risk and Hufstedler and later with Richards and Booker.

Mr. HARRIS and the late Mr. Cuddy formed a partnership in the clothing business in Independence, later returning to Fairfield they located on the East side of the public square. After a number of years here they removed to the south side of the square in the place now occupied by the Fair store. While in this location he subsequently, acquired the entire business.

In addition to his local interests, Mr. HARRIS, for a number of years covered Iowa for New York and Chicago clothing firms. Over a long period of years he represented the Fairfield Glove and Mitten Co., with these other lines, and in the later years of his life traveled almost exclusively for this company.

Mr. HARRIS was active in all civic affairs and as one of an early group of local business men whose initiative and civic pride was responsible for the location in Fairfield a number of the local factories. Collectively these men generated a spirit of "We Will," in Fairfield, that caused the town to progress.

Mr. HARRIS was an active worker in the Knights of Pythias, being nominated for a Life member and for years he held local and state offices. He was interested in sports and was an ardent fisherman. He was one of the local members of the Isaac Walton League and was a contributor to the National Conservation movement.

He leaves but one sister all the other members of the family having answered the summons to the great beyond. Surviving also are his wife, one son and one daughter. He was highly respected and will be long remembered by a large number of friends and acquaintances..

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Tuesday, July 21, 1936
Page FIVE, Column 1

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... --Mr. and Mrs. Carl HARRIS returned to their home in Chicago Monday evening, after having been called here by the death of Mr. HARRIS' father William E. HARRIS. ...

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Wednesday, July 22, 1936
Page FIVE, Column 1

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... --Mrs. Rosalie HARRIS DAY has returned to her home in Minneapolis, having been here for the burial of her father, William E. HARRIS. ...

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Note: Buried in Lot Old.P.012. Wife Stella died in 1946 and was buried with him.