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Oscar Melvin Elton

Birth	:	25 Feb 1878 Norwegian Grove, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA
Death	:	12 May 1956 Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Memorial Park, Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.6599998, -117.4606018
Plot	:	Space 1, lot 26N-11W Clematis
Description	:	Source: "A history of Montana" (Volume 3) page 1754 published 1917 by Helen Fitzgerald Sanders. Oscar M. Elton. Foremost among the young and vigorous enterprises which have been established in Missoula within the past five years, none is more worthy of mention than the ice cream and candy factory owned and operated by Oscar M. Elton. Without the progressive and dauntless spirit of Mr. Elton, the business could not have reached the present state of prominence and prosperity which it enjoys, and of the man who has so successfully come to be regarded as a factor in the business life of... Read More	Source: "A history of Montana" (Volume 3) page 1754 published 1917 by Helen Fitzgerald Sanders. Oscar M. Elton. Foremost among the young and vigorous enterprises which have been established in Missoula within the past five years, none is more worthy of mention than the ice cream and candy factory owned and operated by Oscar M. Elton. Without the progressive and dauntless spirit of Mr. Elton, the business could not have reached the present state of prominence and prosperity which it enjoys, and of the man who has so successfully come to be regarded as a factor in the business life of his community, it is fitting that something be said in this historical and biographical work of the state of Montana. Oscar M. Elton was born in Norwegian Grove, Minnesota, on February 25, 1878. He is the son of Martin O. Elton, a native of Norway, who came to America when he was thirteen years of age and settled in Minnesota, where he passed his life engaged in agricultural interests. He married Liza Myhre, and in recent years gave up farming and moved to Missoula, Montana, where they now live. Ten children were born to Martin Elton and his wife, of which number Oscar M. is the eldest. All are living, and are here named in the order of their birth : Oscar _M., in business in Missoula; Carl, married and living in Montana ; Emma, wife of William Barrett, lives in Missoula; William; Harry; Edna and Ellen, twins; Reginald; all living in Missoula; Edwin W., lives in Virginia ; Clara, the wife of George E. Higson, lives in Norfolk, Virginia. After the birth of Oscar Elton, the family remained in Norwegian Grove about three years, when they removed to Clay county Minnesota. They lived there for six years before they went to Pelican Rapids, and that place represented the family home for a matter of twenty years. In the meantime, in common with others of the family, Oscar had attended the schools of the communities wherein the family lived. In about 1905 Mr. Elton left home going south to Virginia, and in that state he remained about two years. He worked in a saw mill part of the time and later in a wholesale hardware house. His next move brought him to Montana. He located first at Columbia Falls, remaining there for a year in the employ of a leading mercantile house, and then went to Kalispell, where he became connected with the M. M. (Montana Mercantile) Company, remaining with them for three years as a department salesman. It was the aim and intention of Mr. Elton, however, to become his own "boss," and he was ever on the lookout for a suitable location in which he might engage in business for himself. About this time he settled upon Missoula as the most opportune location, and he gave up his work in Kalispell, and went to Missoula, where he immediately opened up a confectionery store. From a small beginning the business has assumed splendid proportions, and in the comparatively short time that has elapsed since the inception of the business, it has grown apace. He carries on a wholesale manufacture of candies and ice cream, and conducts both a wholesale and retail business. Mr. Elton is a man of indomitable will and tireless energy. He has worked all his life, beginning as a boy of sixteen when he earned his first money working in a hardware store at Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. While there he learned the tinner's trade, and at first received the munificent wage of $5.00 weekly, which he dutifully shared with his parents, who wisely inculcated in their children principles of independence, which in the case of Mr. Elton has been one of the strong factors in his splendid success. With regard to his political views, Mr. Elton is an independent voter and has never been active in local politics. He is a member of the Presbyterian church, and fraternally is affiliated with the Knights of Pythias and the Modern Woodmen of America, of which latter order he was clerk for two years. Mr. Elton is particularly fond of reading and possesses a fine library. He is especially devoted to Montana, and has evidenced his great faith in the future of the country by investing in real estate to a considerable extent on the Teton river in Chauteau county; he is interested in a one thousand acre hay and stock ranch. In 1905 (should read 1903) Mr. Elton was married to Ida Buck, daughter of Orville and Mary Buck of Farmington, Washington. One child, Alice, was born to them, but is deceased.

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Where is Oscar Melvin Elton's memorial?
Oscar Melvin Elton's memorial is located at: Riverside Memorial Park, Spokane, Spokane County, USA.
When did Oscar Melvin Elton death?
Oscar Melvin Elton death on 12 May 1956 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 47.6599998
Longitude: -117.4606018

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Ida Louise Buck Elton

(1880 - 1956)

Siblings

Carl Gustav Elton

(1879 - 1947)

Emma Martine Elton Barrett

(1882 - 1968)

Harry Lawrence Elton

(1892 - 1959)

Ellen Elton Dunn

(1896 - 1981)

Edna Ruth Elton

(1896 - 1968)

Norman Reginald Elton

(1900 - 1962)

Children

Bernice Elton Kramer

(1918 - 2001)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverside Memorial Park
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6599998, -117.4606018

2. Mount Nebo Cemetery
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6624985, -117.4689026

3. Greenwood Memorial Terrace
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6568985, -117.4708023

4. Fort George Wright Cemetery
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6821290, -117.4802020

5. Saint John The Evangelist Columbarium
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6450000, -117.4105000

6. Fairmount Memorial Park
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7075005, -117.4869003

7. Spokane Memorial Gardens
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5988998, -117.4393997

8. Saint Davids Episcopal Church Columbarium
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7244630, -117.4224170

9. Holy Cross Cemetery
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7242012, -117.4160995

10. Saint Stephens Episcopal Church Columbarium
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6017230, -117.3911700

11. Moran Cemetery
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5957985, -117.3685989

12. Marshall Cemetery
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5724983, -117.5302963

13. Woodlawn Cemetery
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6492004, -117.3135986

14. Queen of Peace Cemetery
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5893200, -117.3409370

15. Holy Rosary Cemetery
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7360039, -117.3408051

16. Resthaven Cemetery
Mead, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7483300, -117.3611100

17. Jesuit Cemetery of the Oregon Province
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7364006, -117.3394012

18. Evergreen Cemetery
Mead, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7505989, -117.3606033

19. Saint Michael Mission Cemetery
Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7308300, -117.3258400

20. Orchard Prairie Cemetery
Hillyard, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7392700, -117.3261700

21. Dartford Cemetery
Dartford, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7842178, -117.4206238

22. Saint John Vianney Catholic Church Columbarium
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6619000, -117.2715000

23. Finlay Burial Site
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7845000, -117.5353500

24. Pleasant Prairie Cemetery
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7305984, -117.2752991