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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.

 

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Obit: Salter, Richard B. (1854 - 1914)

Transcriber: Stan

 

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.

 

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Obit: Salter, Richard B. (1854 - 1914)

 

Transcriber: Stan

 

Surnames: SALTER

 

----Source: Greenwood Gleaner 05/28/1914

 

R. B. SALTER  (Apr 1854 - May 1914)


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.


1900 Federal Census, Colby city, Clark, Wisconsin

 

Name: Richard B Salter
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.

 

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Bio: Salter, Richard B. (1854 - 1914)

 

Transcriber: Stan

 

Surnames: Salter

 

----Source: Colby Phonograph 24 Sep 1896

 

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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

 

Richard B. Salter, County Judge.

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

 

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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.

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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 left: 1896 stud button promoting William Jennings Bryan and Arthur Sewall for president and Vice President. Blue gold and sliver colors. The silver and gold referring to the political issue at the time and Bryan's platform advocated for the reinstatement of silver currency in the United States economy. The design shows appears to show a gold dollar inside a ring of silver dollars.

To the right: William Jennings Byron Button made by Whiteleaf & Hang Co., Newark, N. J,, USA
Pat., April 15, 1896-July 21, 1896


W&H was devoting its time to ribbon badges and making some with celluloid parts when the button was patented. Before their patents expired and the development of the small printing press, they would become the largest manufacturer of buttons in the world.
The success of the button idea was astonishing, and buttons swept the country in an avalanche. Advertising and 1896 presidential campaign buttons saturated the nation. Their first big order went to the American Tobacco Co. for millions of buttons to be given away with cigarette purchases.


There were no machines at the time to place the pin and paper in the back of the buttons. W&H solved this problem by offering extra spending money to the families living around the factory to do it. Every night after school the children would walk over to the factory and pick up a box full of buttons, pins and back papers.


The company had always been non-partisan, accepting button orders not only from both major parties but from such minority groups as the Socialists, the Communists, Prohibitionists and others. A few of the artists that worked for W&H from time to time included Norman Rockwell, Maxfield Parrish and Harrison Fisher.

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Really enjoyed your "bio" on Robert Byron Salter, my great grandfather. Gave me a lot of insight into his personality. Thanks Susan Freeman Smith

 

 


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