Talbott, Arthur D. 1871-1929

TALBOTT

Posted By: Marilyn Holmes (email)
Date: 4/12/2011 at 10:05:16

The Grinnell Herald; Tues., Feb. 26, 1929

ARTHUR D. TALBOTT, CHRISTIAN GENTLEMAN

When the world's judgment of Arthur D. Talbott is crystallized he will be remembered as a man quiet in character, courteous and generous, a Christian in his business as well as in his daily life and a success in the occupation which he followed.

Mr. Talbott's first introduction to Grinnell was when he married one of Grinnell's attractive young women, Miss Carrie Flook December 14, 1898, the ceremony being performed by Rev. E.M. Vittum. At that time he was a young druggist in Brooklyn. He belonged to a pioneeer family. His grandfather was John J. Talbott, the first settler in eastern Poweshiek in 1846, only two years after settlers had come into Union township on the south. Other members of the Talbott family followed soon after. Mr. Talbott graduated from the Brooklyn high school in the class of 1889. He took a course in pharmacy and entered upon the drug business immediately after. He came to Grinnell with his wife when the Spaulding block was put up and conducted a drug store in the room now occupied by the Star Clothing Company. Later he moved to the corner room in Grinnell Block and when the Merchants Nations Bank was built he moved into the room now occupied.

His death occurred Monday morning at 6:30 February 25, 1929, after a long illness. During that time he had his ups and downs and was able for a long time to enjoy his friends. He gradually grew weaker until his illness culminated in his death.

A.D. Talbott was born on a farm near Brooklyn May 24, 1871, the son of D.C. and Janet Finch Talbott. In his boyhood life he showed the same traits of character which marked him during his later years It was his aim in the conduct of his business as a druggist to maintain it in keeping with the Christian ideal of the owner. In the days when druggists were taking permits to sell liquor for medical purposes he conducted his business without a permit and conducted it successfully.

As he grew older he grew stronger in the esteem of the community and during all the years that he has lived here no one has been held in higher esteem and no one has exhibited more marked traits of generous human character. In his family relations he was exceedingly fortunate. The wife who cared for him so kindly during his late illness was during all the years a help to him in his daily living and in his social and church relations that were especially enjoyed and appreciated.

Mr. and Mrs. Talbott were the parents of four children, Stanley, John, Robert and Arthur D., Jr., three of whom are graduates of Grinnell college, and one, Arthur, is still a student here. They were exceedingly fortunate not only in the student life of their sons but in the premise which they have given of success in after years and it is just to say that no one appreciated and loved his family more than Arthur D. Talbott.

Funeral services will be held at the home Wednesday morning at 9:30. Dr. E.A. Steiner, a long time friend will be in charge and Rev. Drs. Vittum and Bolt will have a part in the service.

His one brother, Dr. E.F. Talbott of Grinnell and one sister, Mrs. Leah Brush Talbott of Los Angeles survive him.