The Independent – Calliope, Iowa, Editor – D. O. Stone
The following ad ran on 24 Dec 1885, 31 Dec 1885, and 07 Jan 1886
CHESTNUT GROVES
Raise you own Chestnut groves by sending six tow (sic) cent stamps for one pint of Chestnuts. They are nice also for eating purposes. I will send you one pint by mail for six tow-cent stamps. Reference – the editor of this paper. Address. ALLA WINSOR, Heslop, Ohio.
MR. WINSOR IS TAKEN BY DEATH
| Prominent Man Passes Away After a Protracted Illness |
BORN IN COUNTY AND SPENT HIS LIFE HERE
HAD BEEN ACTIVE IN BUSINESS AND WAS HEAD OF MARIETTA MANUFACTURING CO. FOR YEARS
After an illness extending over a period of eight months, Mr. Alla Winsor died Sunday at noon at his home, No. 309 Franklin Street. Last April Mr. Winsor became afflicted with a trouble which from the first was considered critical and before it had advanced beyond its early stages it was apparent that he could not survive. About four months ago he was compelled to go to bed, and from that time he slowly lost strength, during the past few weeks failing very rapidly. Within the past few days he had expressed his readiness to pass over the Great Divide, so that for him the end was welcome.
In the death of Mr. Winsor, Marietta loses one of its substantial business men, one who bore a reputation throughout the city and country for being a man of highest integrity.
His views on the moral side of life were admirably exemplified in his last words to his children. A few minutes before he passed out Mr. Winsor called his nurse to his bedside and told him to tell the children “the purer you live, the nearer you come to blessing and happiness”, and with this beautiful (injunction?), he went into the Great Beyond.
Native of County
Alla Winsor was born in Watertown, March 29, 1852, and was the son of Augustus and Ester A. [Estheran] Winsor. His father was a farmer in moderate circumstances. He attended the Watertown School and later spent two years in Barlett Academy. When he was about 16 years of age he went to Cincinnati. There he obtained employment in a large dry goods house, where he remained for about two years. Later he spent a year in Sedalia, Ill. From the latter place he went to Bridgeport, Conn., being employed there for two years.
He returned to Washington County and bought a general store at Heslop, and from that time on, he had always made Washington County his home. At the age of 29 he united in marriage with Miss Josephine Dye, of Cow Run. Mr. and Mrs. Winsor lived in the country until 1887, when they moved to Marietta.
After coming to Marietta, Mr. Winsor launched several business enterprises, which were the means of him obtaining means for engaging in what is today one of the leading industries in this city.
Business Enterprises
He bought a grocery and meat market, situated at the corner of Third and Green Streets and conducted a livery stable on Third Street. About the same time, Mr. Winsor purchased the Marietta wharf boat, and for several years was the wharfmaster. Selling his interests after some years, he founded the Marietta Transfer Co., but before long sold out his holdings, to enter into partnership with J. H. McConnell in the Marietta Manufacturing Co., in 1891. Since that time, he has devoted all his time to this concern. Since his taking charge of the plant as manager and president of the company, which positions he held at the time and for over 10 years prior to his death, this big industry has forged ahead.
Mr. Winsor, although his time was greatly occupied with business, found time to give attention to matters for the betterment of conditions in the city. About 12 years ago he started and supported a public library on the West Side. When the Marietta Public Library was organized, the West Side library was closed.
Was Active Democrat
In politics Mr. Winsor was a Democrat, and while he was never an office seeker, his party nominated him on one occasion for representative in the General Assembly.
During his illness, Mr. Winsor was baptized, and had he lived, he would have joined the Harmar Congregational church, where he had for years previous been a regular attendant. He was a Mason, and Odd Fellow, and a Knight of Pythias
Besides his widow, Mr. Winsor leaves five children: Mrs. C. [Clemmet] E. Watson [Ethel], Mrs. Joseph Stehle [Anna], Walter Winsor, who is student in the Harvard Law School, Dewey Winsor, who attends Marietta College, and Starr Winsor, all of this city.
Funeral services will be held at the Harmar Congregational church, Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’clock. Rev. E. A. Coil and Rev. Frank Whitlock will officiate. The Masonic order will have charge. The remains will be laid to rest in Oak Grove.
The Marietta Daily Times
“There is Nothing So Royal As Truth.”
MARIETTA, OHIO, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1905
[Front Page-Column 3]
PAST 88 Was Augustus Winsor Who was Called Hence Monday Afternoon.
Mr. Augustus Winsor’s, one of Washington county’s most highly esteemed men, career was ended this afternoon at 12:50 o’clock when death claimed him.
He served as Sheriff for two terms; engaged extensively in the mercantile business; as one of the foremost men in the Democratic part even through the recent campaign during which time feebleness inconvenienced his greatly and above all served his Lord and Master, being a member of the Unitarian Churchy during most of the 88 years of his life.
Born January 12th 1827, he was reared at Watertown. He grew up there and shortly after becoming of age engaged in the tannery business. Palmer township was afterwards his home.
Upon being elected Sheriff of Washington County in 1860, he moved to Marietta and has since that time resided in this city. He was reelected Sheriff in 1862.
The mercantile business was the next business in which he was engaged and up until four years ago, he operated a store on Green street.
One year ago last August, he moved from lower Fourth street to No. 307 Maple street, West Side, and a retired life has been lived.
He died at his home, his demise being due to old age.
Alla Winsor of the Marietta Manufacturing Company is the only child surviving him. His wife is living.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
