Charles A. Tidrick (1908)

MARDIS, TIDRICK

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler
Date: 2/14/2010 at 13:45:47

The Winterset Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, January 30, 1908
Page 1

Death of C. A. Tidrick

This community was startled Monday morning by the announcement of the death of C. A. Tidrick which occurred about midnight Sunday from pleura pneumonia from which he had suffered only about a week. The word had been passed around a few days previous to his death that he was quite sick but the public did not know of his dangerous condition and were not prepared for the announcement Monday that he had died.

C. A. Tidrick was forty-four years old. He was born and raised in Winterset. He was the senior member of the firm of Tidrick-Terrill Co., the general merchandising business on the south side of the square which was founded by his father, M. R. Tidrick. At the time of his death he was a member of the city council and was considered one of the strongest of that body. As a businessman he was conservative, honorable and trustworthy in every way. His standing among the businessmen of the city was of the best. He was public spirited and progressive, willing at all times to do what he could for the upbuilding of the town and community.

He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss, besides his aged parents, brothers and sisters and a very large circle of friends. The funeral occurred at the late residence at the west end of Jefferson street yesterday afternoon, which was largely attended. The business houses on the square closed during the funeral hour.
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The Winterset News
Winterset, Iowa
Friday, January 31, 1908
Page 1, Column 2

CHARLES TIDRICK DEAD

Taken Sick Tuesday, Dies Monday Morning From Pneumonia.

Charles Tidrick died Monday morning at 4:30, after being ill only from the Tuesday night preceding. Mr. Tidrick’s condition was recognized as being dangerous on Friday, and from that time the physicians gave him no hope. During the last two days he recognized no one except his wife.

It is supposed that he contracted the pneumonia while putting in a cement vault for the grave of George Pratt in the Winterset cemetery Tuesday, and that he exposed himself too much on that day.

The funeral was held at the residence on west Jefferson street Wednesday afternoon. Evening Star Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Of which he has long been Sec., has charge. Rev. Corkey of the Presbyterian church, preached the funeral sermon.

Mr. Tidrick was the manager of the furniture and undertaking departments of the Tidrick-Terrill Co., and did most of the buying for the firm. He was a member of the city council, secretary of the Golf club and secretary of the Masonic lodge of Winterset. He was a tireless worker, and was one of the most prudent and successful business men of the city. He took an active interest in all affairs of the city, and is place on the city council cannot be filled.

Charles Tidrick was the oldest son of Miller Tidrick, the retired business man, and both parents survived him. He was 44 years old, and was born in Winterset. He was married to Miss Harriet Mardis in 1891. They lived at Eustis, Florida, several years. On coming back to Winterset he formed a partnership with his brother, Harry, and his brother-in-law, Robert Terriell, and has been in the general merchandise business ever since. Two children, Glen, a boy of fifteen, and William, two years old, survive him.

Mr. Tidrick was one of the most popular men in Winterset. He was the friend of every one. During the funeral every business house in the city closed its doors.

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