Elwood Clark Stanton

Married in Feb. 4, 1860, La Porte, Indiana.

Published in The Rochester Sentinel Thursday, August 24, 1905

After four years of ill health from organic heart disease E[lwood] C. STANTON suddenly collapsed this forenoon while conversing with friends and was carried into WILE's store where he expired before physicians could reach him. It was at once recognized that his heart disease was the cause of his death and the body was carried to the family residence where the sorrowing wife and daughter, Lizzie [STANTON], awaited its coming but not in surprise as they had been given to fully understand that such an ending of his life should be expected at any time. Quite recently Mr. & Mrs. Stanton returned from a pleasant visit with a daughter in Colorado and he returned, seemingly much better, but his affliction was incurable and he lived longer than his physicians had expected he would. Deceased came to Rochester as a liveryman in 1883 and was widely known in business circles. He was born in LaPorte county 67 years ago tomorrow and lived there on a farm until 1869 when he removed to Nebraska to become superintendent of the Winnebago Indians, which position he retained for seven years. He then resigned to come back to Indiana after having seen the tribe advanced more rapidly in civilization than it had done before, since its discovery. On returning to Indiana Mr. Stanton engaged in the livery business at Valparaiso and LaPorte until 1883 when he came to Rochester and managed the widely known and popular STANTON stables for twelve years. Then he sold out and engaged with his son-in-law, Frank STERNER, in the bookstore business until his health failed when he retired from business. Mr. Stanton was married February 1, 1860 to Mary J. STEFFENS, to whom were born four children, viz: Mrs. George LOGAN, Denver, Colorado; Mr. Harry L. STANTON and Mrs. Howard SHAFER, Chicago; and Mrs. Frank STERNER, Rochester. These, with grandchildren, Margaret LOGAN and Howard STERNER, and three sisters and a brother all survive. He was a member of the Masonic lodge of Calhoun, Nebraska, for a great many years, and a member of the Knights of Pythias of this place, being a charter member of the Uniform Rank. He was raised a Quaker and always held to the simple faith of that church. He was a popular, companionable man who enjoyed life in full measure, was a true and loyal friend, a progressive citizen, and kind and indulgent husband and parent.