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Walter Truit Hall

Birth	:	1857 Wapello County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	5 Jul 1942 Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Lincoln Creek Cemetery, Bradshaw, York County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9305992, -97.6832962
Description	:	Biographical Sketch "History of Wapello County", pp 97-100 "WALTER T. HALL. ''Walter T. Hall is at the head of one of the most important productive industries and business enterprises of Ottumwa, being senior... Read More	Biographical Sketch "History of Wapello County", pp 97-100 "WALTER T. HALL. ''Walter T. Hall is at the head of one of the most important productive industries and business enterprises of Ottumwa, being senior partner in the confectionery manufacturing firm of Walter T. Hall & Company. Under his direction and capable management this business has grown steadily from a small beginning to one of extensive proportions and is a source of benefit and profit to the city as well as to the individual stockholders. "Mr. Hall is a native of Wapello county, and his record is one in which his fellow townsmen feel pride. His birth occurred in 1857, upon the old home farm ten miles north of Ottumwa, his parents being James and Evelyn (Worley) Hall, both of whom were natives of Ohio, born near Portsmouth. The Hall family came from England and was founded in America by the great-grandfather of Walter T. Hall. The Worley family is of German lineage and both families were established in Ohio during pioneer times. It was in 1823 that Evelyn Worley was born and in early womanhood she gave her hand in marriage to James Hall. In 1853 they left that state for Iowa and established their home upon the farm in Wapello county upon which occurred the birth of their son Walter. There the father carried on general agricultural pursuits for five years, or until 1858, when his life's labors were terminated in death. His widow continued to reside upon the farm for many years and then removed to Quincy, Illinois. She afterward returned to Ottumwa, however, in 1880 and now resides in Agency with a daughter. She is a well preserved woman of ninety-one years, having excellent health for one of her age, while her mind is clear and bright. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Hall were born four children: Victoria, now deceased; Carrie, the wife of F.C. Byers of Summerville, Oregon; Julia, the wife of John Connelly of Agency, Iowa; and Walter T. "The last named remained upon the old home farm until ten or twelve years of age, when he accompanied his mother to Quincy and there resided until January, 1880. He then returned to Ottumwa, where lie has since made his home. His education was completed by a high-school course in Quincy, and early in his business career he entered the employ of T. H. Mason & Company, manufacturers of baking powder, extracts, spices, etc. He removed to Ottumwa to enter business with H. M. Cockerill under the firm name of Cockerill & Hall, manufacturers of and wholesale dealers in baking powder, extracts, teas and spices. Their business proved a growing one and the partnership was continued until 1885, when Mr. Hall purchased his partner's interest and became sole proprietor, conducting the business alone until 1890, when he was joined by his brother-in-law, W. S. Vinson, while in 1892 J. W. Coen was admitted to the firm and remained a member for about three years. The last named had been with the house as traveling salesman for a number of years. "At the time the firm of Cockerill & Hall was dissolved Mr. Hall began the manufacture of candy, of which that firm had been jobbers for a few years. He started the manufacturing business in a two-story building on Third street. His trade grew steadily and in order to meet the demands of the business he added other space from time to time in the same block until eventually he was occupying a half block, consisting of three fronts. Later he extended the rear to a depth of one hundred and fifty feet and thus had a half block of buildings which he occupied entirely-three floors and basement. Still the business continued to grow until it exceeded the quarters occupied and a few years ago Mr. Hall and his partner Mr. Vinson purchased the entire block between Market street and the alley, with a frontage of one hundred and thirty-two feet and a depth of one hundred and fifty feet. The building is three stories and basement and he occupies the entire building save a room of about forty feet in width. Something of the growth and extent of the business as it is today is indicated in the fact that employment is now furnished to one hundred and twenty-five people in the factory, while twelve traveling salesmen are kept upon the road, their territory being largely Missouri and Iowa. The business, constantly increasing, has become one of the most important manufacturing interests of Ottumwa and this section of the state. Mr. Hall also has other interests. He is the vice president of the Citizens' Savings Bank and a director of the First National Bank. He also owns a controlling interest in the firm of Connelly Brothers & Hall, manufacturers of gloves in Chicago. Thus his interests have constantly broadened and, reaching out along ramifying lines, have covered a wide territory. His plans and purposes are always well defined and promptly executed and he possesses a spirit of enterprise that carries him easily over the difficult places in his path and enables him to reach the goal of success. "In 1886 Mr. Hall was united in marriage to Miss Minnie M. Vinson, a native of Indiana and a daughter of Stephen Vinson. This marriage has been blessed with two children: Adine V., who graduated from Smith College of Massachusetts with the class of 1914; and Evelyn May, who will complete a course in the high school of Ottumwa in 1915. "Mr. Hall gives his political allegiance to the Republican party. He is without ambition for office, although he is never remiss in the duties of citizenship. Fraternally he is connected with the Modern Woodmen of America, and his social nature finds expression in his membership in the Country Club and the Wapello Club. He is also president of the Commercial Association and is in hearty sympathy with the purposes of that organization, which seeks the material benefit of the city and also progress along many civic lines. His religious faith is that of the Presbyterian church and he is an active, earnest church worker, serving as elder in the First Presbyterian church. He is a director in the Open Door Mission, organized for evangelical and benevolent purposes. Manly and sincere in action, honorable in purpose, his life has been one of signal usefulness to the community in which he makes his home, for his business activities have been of a character that have contributed to the general prosperity as well as to individual success." +++++ Obituary "Ottumwa Courier" (Ottumwa, IA), Monday, July 6, 1942 edition "DEATH COMES TO W. T. HALL AT AGE OF 85 "Walter T. Hall, pioneer candy manufacturer and native of Wapello county, died Sunday at 11:25 at his home, 609 West Fourth street. He was 85 years old. "Until he became ill last August, Mr. Hall had continued active in the Walter T. Hall Candy Co., second oldest concern of its kind west of the Mississippi, of which he was president. "He was the oldest living member of the National Confectioners Association. "Mr. Hall was born in the old Hall farm home 10 miles northeast of Ottumwa, near Bladensburg, in 1857- the son of James and Evelyn Hall, both of whom were natives of Ohio. The family had come to Wapello County in 1853. "The father died in 1858 and the wife and her four children, three daughters and the son, remained on the farm for about 10 years, then moved to Quincy, Ill. Walter Hall completed his high school course there and also held his first position with a manufacturing concern: T.H. Mason & Co., manufacturers of baking powder, extracts and spices. "Returning to Ottumwa in 1880, the young man of 23 began a business career that was to be one of the most lasting in local history. He entered business with H.M. Cockerill, under the firm name of Cockerill & Hall, manufacturers and wholesale dealers in baking powder, extracts, teas and spices. The business grew and in 1885, Mr. Hall bought his partner's interest and became solo proprietor. "In 1890 he was joined by his brother-in-law, W.S. Vinson, an associate who continued until a few years ago. In 1892 J.W. Coen was admitted to the firm and remained a member for about three years. "Mr. Hall began the manufacture of candy at the time the firm of Cockerill & Hall was dissolved. Prior to that the firm had merely jobbed the product. This manufacturing business was started in a two-story building on Third Street. The trade grew and the demand for more space increased until eventually the present three-story block at Third and Market Streets was occupied. "Mr. Hall's business interests have not been confined to wholesale operations and manufacturing. He has been active in banking circles, retiring only a few months ago as president and director of the Fidelity Savings bank. He also was a director of the Ottumwa Iron Works. "Mr. Hall's activities in church and civic circles also were many. He once served as president of the Chamber of Commerce. His church was the First Presbyterian where during the years, he served on many boards. He was an elder for many years, retaining that honor until his death. "Mr. Hall was married in 1886 to Miss Minnie M. Vinson, a native of Indiana. She died just two years ago. Two daughters, Mrs. Eugene Wulfekuhler, Sr. and Mrs. John Stoltz, both of Ottumwa, survive, as do seven grandchildren and one great- grandchild. "Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the First Presbyterian church, the Rev. Richard Paul Graebel, D.D. in charge. Pallbearers will be E.S. Dickey, Frank Douma, J.R. Hinsey, Edgar Hatfield, Oscar Stoltz and Paul Troeger, all members of the board of elders of the church. The body will be placed in the family crypt in the Ottumwa Cemetery. The family requests no flowers."

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Walter Truit Hall's memorial is located at: Lincoln Creek Cemetery, Bradshaw, York County, USA.
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Walter Truit Hall death on 5 Jul 1942 in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.9305992
Longitude: -97.6832962

Family Members:

Parent

James E. Hall

(1819 - 1858)

Louisa Evelyn Worley Hall

(1823 - 1918)

Spouse

Laminna Mae “Minnie” Vinson Hall

(1864 - 1940)

Siblings

Julia Ann Hall Connelly

(1851 - 1933)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 40.9305992, -97.6832962

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15. Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0328000, -97.5404000

16. Vernon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8291300, -97.5391200

17. United Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9300003, -97.8827972

18. Beaver Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8563440, -97.8570700

19. Bethesda Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7997017, -97.7964020

20. Mennonite Brethren Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8139000, -97.8274994

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23. Hampton Cemetery
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