Obit: Salter, Richard B. (1854 - 1914)
Transcriber: Stan
Surnames: SALTER
EDGELHARD ----Source: Thorp
Courier (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 05/28/1914 Salter, Richard B.
(11 Apr 1854 - 26 May 1914) Richard B. Salter
died at his home at Colby, Wis. on Tuesday after a somewhat
lingering illness. Richard B. Salter
was a native of Wisconsin. He was born in Washington Co., April 11,
1854. He received a good common school education and taught school
for a few terms. In 1875 he commenced the study of law at West
Bend, Wis. He afterward entered the law department of the Wisconsin
University and graduated from that institution in 1878. The
following year, April 9, he came to Colby and commenced the
practice of law, building up an excellent practice. He also engaged
quite largely in farming and lumbering. He filled the offices of
town clerk and chairman of the town of Colby. In 1889 he was
elected county judge for Clark County and held the office two
terms, eight years. He was married in West Bend, Sept. 11, 1880, to
Miss Sarah Edgelhard, and returned to Colby a week later and has
made Colby his home ever since. The funeral will
be held in Colby Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. **************************************** Obit: Salter,
Richard B. (1854 - 1914) Surnames: SALTER FREEMAN WILLIS HARRIS CONNELL ENGELHARD ----Sources: Colby
Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) 05/28/1914 Salter, Richard B.
(11 APR 1854 - 25 MAY 1914) Judge R.B. Salter
died at his home in this city (Colby, Clark Co., Wis.), at 11:35
Monday night, May 25th, 1914, of heart disease, aged 60 years, 1
month, and 14 days. Heartfelt sorrow
was manifest on every hand Tuesday morning, at the announcement of
the death of our townsman, one of our foremost citizens, Richard
Byron Salter, whose name and energy have been identified with this
growing community for thirty-five years. Of rigorous frame
and iron constitution, he withstood all assaults against the
integrity of his health until a year and one half ago, when the
symptoms of the disease that ultimately caused his death made their
first appearance, gradually holding his own, the announcement came
as a shock to his friends in the community and in the commonwealth,
all of whom voice expressions of deepest and sincerest sympathy for
the bereaved wife and children. During his
residence in Colby, Northern Wisconsin has been transformed a
wilderness into one of the most prosperous agricultural areas of
the state, and his influence made large contribution of this
development, his many trips to the various sections of Wisconsin
affording him large opportunity to exploit the interests of the
section in which his hopes and aspirations were centered. He won signal
success in his chosen profession of law. His mental habit was to
examine a question from all possible standpoints, then by careful,
conscientious consideration to arrive at the judgment that would
stand the test of truth. This judgment once
reached was final and he was fearless in advocacy of what he
believed to be right, no force being forceful enough to swerve him
from what the believed to be the path of duty, he never took
advantage of a witness, respecting always their mental attitude and
limitations. He had rare
ability as a reasoner, his arguments before a jury being clear,
logical and convincing. Clients came to him from all parts of the
state, recognizing the high quality of the service rendered by
him. One of the finest
compliments that could be paid to anyone was paid to him by a
mutual friend, who remarked, "If you have entrusted your case to
Judge Salter, and he cannot win, then clearly your contention does
not conform to the law." As County Judge he
was patient, impartial and just in his decisions. He was best known
as a FRIEND. Fortunate those, and their name is legion, with whom
his acquaintance ripened into friendship. The respect and
confidence of friendship were always mutual, and his generous,
sympathetic nature led him to take a personal interest in his
friends. Many men now
occupying positions of honor and responsibility in all lines of
worthy human endeavor owe their advancement to his encouragement
and favor. His was a nature that never courted popularity, that
never did anything inconsistent with a manly spirit to win
friendship. It was his
intrinsic worth which acted with magnetic force in attracting hosts
of friends throughout the state among members of the bar, political
associates, fraternal brethren, and all with whom he came in
personal contact. His charities were many but not made known before
men. His family life
was ideal, the home was pervaded with the atmosphere of love and of
generous hospitality. None who visited the home at frequent or rare
intervals can ever forget his cordial works of greeting, his warm
hand clasp, and the delightful entertainment of wholesome
conversation, a fine art in which he excelled. He was a man who
thought little of himself, of his own life, but who thought much of
others, their lives, their comforts, their conveniences, living the
doctrine that "He who loses his life shall save it." His interest in
problems that promoted the interests of government and the well
being of its people, his genuinely democratic and unselfish spirit,
made him an earnest man, simple in his tastes, simple in his dress
and simple in his activities, all of which endeared him to the
toiler as well as the professional man. The creative
faculty of the imagination, strong in adults as well as in
children, fashions for us the ideals by which we live and lifts the
race to higher and higher planes. There is no one
who knew Richard Byron Salter well who could not gather some
inspiration from his honesty, his charity, his ability, his
friendly spirit, and his interest in the welfare of others. He spoke ill of no
man and could look through the veil of contention, jealousy, and
narrowness, perceive the good, and speak it. Genial - In the
face of annoyance he never lost his tempter; patient - his manifold
duties never irritated him; honest - no man breathed a suspicion
against him; inspiring - all felt better on leaving his presence;
loyal - he never violated a confidence; industrious - he was always
employed in some useful duty; great hearted and public spirited -
he could always be counted upon to support any worthy cause. His life work is
done. He has left the stamp of high personality on City, County and
State. His race is run. But the real Richard B. Salter, the
immortal spirit still lives with us as an abiding and uplifting
influence. Because he lived
among us we shall live more abundantly, and our lives will be
stronger, more charitable, more useful, more just, and more
lovely. The words of the
poet are most fitting: "His life was
gentle, and the elements so mixed in him, That nature might
stand up and say to all the world, This was a
man." Richard B. Salter
is a native of Wisconsin. He was born in Washington Co., April
11th, 1854. He received a good common school education and taught
school for a few terms. In 1875 he commenced the study of law at
West Bend, Wis. He afterward entered the law department of the Wis.
University and graduated from that institution in 1878. The
following year, April 9th, he came to Colby and commenced the
practice of law, building up an excellent practice. He alwo engaged
quite largely in farming and lumbering. He filled the offices of
town clerk and chairman of the town of Colby. In 1889 he was
elected county judge for Clark County and held the office two
terms, eight years. He was married in West Bend, Sept. 11th, 1880,
to Miss Sarah Engelhard, and returned to Colby a week later and has
made Colby his home ever since. He was Mayor of the city for
several years, and a member of the board of education. Always
working for the best interests of the city and schools. He held the
position of Grand Marshal in the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows, and
was eligible to the position of Deputy Grand Master, at the annual
meeting which will be held in La Crosse next week. He is survived by
his widow, one daughter and three sons, Hortense, Mrs. C.E. Freeman
of Menomonie; Richard G., assistant cashier in the Colby State
Bank; G.H. and J.F., merchants at Pittsville. Also by five brothers
and three sisters - M.D., West Bend; J.W., Unity; Wm. M., Chicago;
Frank J., Prentice; Mrs. Mary Connell, Colgate; Mrs. Ella Willis,
Chicago; Thomas, West Bend, Mrs. Jennie Harris, St. Paul. Funeral services
will be held this afternoon under the auspices of the Odd Fellows,
at the residence. The remains will be taken to West Bend Friday,
for burial. **************************************** Obit: Salter, Richard B. (1854 -
1914) Transcriber: Stan Surnames: SALTER ----Source: Greenwood Gleaner
05/28/1914 R. B. SALTER (Apr 1854 - May
1914) 1900 Federal Census, Colby city,
Clark, Wisconsin Name: Richard B Salter **************************************** Bio: Salter, Richard B. (1854 - 1914)
Transcriber: Stan Surnames: Salter ----Source: Colby Phonograph 24 Sep 1896 **************************************** Bio: Salter, Richard Byron (1854 - 1914) Surnames: Salter, Englehard ----Source: 1881
HISTORY OF NORTHERN WI, Chicago: The Western Historical Company, A.
T. Andreas, Proprietor (grammar as is), Pg. 249; Clark County
Illustrated" by Saterlee, Tifft
& Marsh; 1890
Judge Saltler is a native of Wisconsin. He was born in
Washington County, Wisconsin in1854. In 1875 he commenced the study
of law at West Bend, Wis. He afterward entered the law department
of the Wisconsin University and graduated from that institution in
1878. The following year he came to Colby, Clark County, Wisconsin,
and commenced practicing law. In Colby he has built up a large law
practice, and is also engaged quite largely in farming and
lumbering. He was formerly town clerk of Colby township and
afterwards chairman of the town. In 1889 he was elected to the
office of county judge for four years, which office he is now
filing. "Clark County Illustrated" by Saterlee, Tifft
& Marsh; 1890 R. B. SALTER, attorney, Colby, was
born in Washington Co., Wis., April 11, 1854. He grew up and
attended school here soon began teaching taught, in all, about
thirty-one months, having received his education in the West Bend
High School and Mann's Commercial College of Fond du Lac. He
commenced reading law with Priest Carter, of Fond du Lac, in 1875
then next season with Frisbie, Weil Barney, completing his course
at the University at Madison this was in 1877. He located at Colby
in 1878, and now has a steadily increasing practice. In 1880, he
married Miss Sarah Englehard. *Richard Byron Salter died 26 May
1914 **************************************** Bio: Salter,
Richard Byron (50th Birthday - 1904) Transcriber: Stan Surnames: Salter ----Sources: Colby
Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wisconsin) Thursday,
04/14/1904 Salter, Richard
Byron (50th Birthday - 11 Apr. 1904) Mayor Richard
Byron Salter had a birthday last Monday, it being his fiftieth he
invited a few kids of about his age to meet with him in the evening
at his residence. They met and Pedro held sway until the dinner
hour, (it had been day time) when Mrs. Salter announced luncheon.
Immediately after the tables were cleared Mr. K. Andrews, in his
quaint and humorous manner, presented the Mayor with a fine
meerschaum smoking outfit, the Mayor responding in his jovial way.
After the presentation, Colby was discussed from 1878 to the
present day and when the clock tinged the smallest number on the
dial, the boys dispersed wishing R. B. another 50 and voting Mr.
and Mrs. Salter royal entertainers. **************************************** Bio: Salter,
Richard Byron (Pres. of the Bryan and Sewall Free Silver club) Transcriber: Stan Surnames: Becherer, Dailey, Carl Eggebracht,
Firnstahl, Flaig, Salter, Sewall ----Sources: Colby Phonograph
(Colby, Clark County, Wisconsin) 24 Sep 1896 A Bryan and Sewall Free Silver
club was organized at Colby Hall, last Friday evening, with the following
officers: President, Robert Byron Salter; 1st vice president, Andrew Flaig; 2nd
vice president, Carl Eggebracht; secretary, George F. Dailey; treasurer; Frank
Firnstahl. The club has secured the building of Albert Becherer, on the
corner of Front and Clark streets as a club room, and as soon as arrangements
can be made, it will be thrown open to the public and kept open day and evening.
Bryan and
Sewall Free Silver club To the right: William
Jennings Byron Button made by Whiteleaf & Hang Co., Newark, N. J,,
USA **************************************** Responses Really enjoyed
your "bio" on Robert Byron Salter, my great grandfather. Gave me a lot of
insight into his personality. Thanks Susan Freeman Smith © Every submission is protected by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act
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Richard B. Salter, one of the most prominent men of Clark County,
died at his home in Colby Tuesday evening after a short illness.
The news of his death came to many as a severe shock, as he was
very closely connected with many in business relations as well as
that of a friend.
In the early days of this county he was one of the leaders in
public affairs and served as county judge several terms. He was a
democrat, and always a strong worker for his party.
Birth Date: Apr 1854
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Relationship to Head-of-Household: Self
Spouse Name: Sarah Salter
Spouse Birth Place: New York
Father Birthplace: Ireland
Mother Birthplace: Ireland
Race or Color (expanded): White
Head-of-household Name:
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married (1881)
Years Married: 19
Estimated Marriage Year: 1881
Enumeration District: 0017
Sheet Number and Letter: 1B
Household ID: 16
Household Gender Age
Head: Richard B Salter M
Spouse: Sarah Salter F (Dec 1856), b. NY, mother of 5 children - 4
living, father b. Ger., mother b. France
Child: Hortense Salter F (Nov 1881) b. Wis.
Child: Richard Salter M (Nov 1884) b. Wis.
Child: Harold Salter M (Mar 1888) b. Wis.
Child: John Salter M (Feb 1893) b. Wis.
Richard B. Salter, County Judge.
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Arthur Sewall for president and Vice President. Blue gold and sliver
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time and Bryan's platform advocated for the reinstatement of silver
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