Lewis, Frank 1928 - 1901

LEWIS, MALHOLLON

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Date: 5/19/2024 at 21:00:44

Source: Decorah Republican Jan. 9, 1902 Page 4 Col 2

The Late Frank Lewis.
The White Bear (Minn.) Life brings to us the following obituary of the late Frank Lewis, who was for a score or so of years a resident of this city.
After two years of failing health and months of patient suffering Frank Lewis died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 1901, at 10:30 a. m.. of Bright's disease.
He was born Jan. 6, 1828 at Lisle, Broome county. New York. His parents died when he was very young. His first business connection was with Lockart at Angelica, N. Y. Afterward he became a manufacturer of woolen goods at Bath, N. Y. and it was while in that business during the period or the civil war that he met with decided reverses. His mill burned down and he lost everything, having to begin life anew. He then came west to Decorah. Iowa, engaging in business there in mercantile lines. He afterwards came to St. Paul, and for fifteen years he was with the Powers Dry Goods Company, until two years ago, when his failing health obliged him to retire from active life. Since that time he has, been gradually failing. He was married in l8{?} at Canisteo, N. Y., to Miss Mary E. Malhollon who survives him. Mr. Lewis has been a well-known and much respected citizen of White Bear for many years. His life and character were such as to endear him to all with whom he came in contact. He was a man of earnest convictions and highest integrity. He was also possessed of unused strength of will, often evidenced by his patient and uncomplaining exhibition of Christian fortitude during his long illness, in which he suffered exceedingly at times.
Mr. Lewis was a member of the Presbyterian church for many years. He leaves a widow and one son, Samuel. He has also a surviving brother John Lewis, who resides in New York state.