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Information for
William Alexander Stone
3 December, 1865 - 9 April 1937 |
From
the
Caldwell
News-Tribune |
Saturday 10 April 1937 |
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Contributed by Dennis McIndoo |
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William A. Stone
Buried Monday William Alexander
Stone, notable Idaho criminal lawyer of 30 years ago, died
Friday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ernest
Fenwick at Juniper mountain near Jordan Valley. The
funeral service was held Monday afternoon at the
Presbyterian church with Rev. F. E. Springer of the College
of Idaho officiating. Burial was in the Canyon Hill
cemetery. Mr. Stone, was born at
Knoxville, Ia., 71 years ago. He came to Caldwell
about 1907 and established a law office here which brought
him recognition throughout the state. he was active in
civic and church affairs during his long residence at
Caldwell and was a familiar public figure throughout his
life. Mrs. Stone, the former Emma
Engel, died a number of years ago. Like her husband,
Mrs. Stone took an active interest in civic welfare during
her life. She was the founder of the local Forward
club and was instrumental in the establishment of the
Carnegie library. The old Stone home is at 904 Main
street and is now occupied by Dr. Frank Harris.
Mrs. Fenwick is the only surviving relative of Mr. Stone.
All lawyers in Caldwell closed their office this afternoon
in deference to the memory of the lawyer who played an
active part in the legal history of Canyon county. |
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