Founder of the town of Miami, AZ; prominent mine and business owner.
He died at 70 years old at Long Beach, Ca. following a stroke. He had been in poor health for several years and went to the coast recently to live with a brother.
Founder of the Van Dyke Copper company, he was born at Alexandria MN near St Paul and came to Arizona early in the century.
He founded the town of Miami in 1908 on a large tract of land he had acquired below the Miami Copper Co site. He established utilities and organized the Miami Trust company. His holdings in the town were said to have been worth $2 million at one time.
Survivors include his widow Ida; a daughter Mrs Albert W Fritz; two grandchildren and five brothers.
Tucson Daily Citizen, Dec. 24, 1945
Thank you to Jeri Ferguson Jahnke for finding the obituary from which this information was found.
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Funeral Services In Miami Church Held For Cleve Van Dyke
Funeral services for the late Cleve W. Van Dyke, aged 70 years, founder of the town of Miami and prominent in varied political and business activities in Arizona, were held from the Miami Community Presbyterian church, Monday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock. Burial was in the Elks plot of Pinal cemetery b y the side of his late brother, Leslie (Pat) Van Dyke, former mayor of Miami.
The services were conducted by officials of the Miami Elks Lodge and the Rev. L.A. Marquardt, pastor of thechurch. Mrs. A.T. Netterblad sang hymns in the Elks ritual and the Rev. Mr. Marquardt san one hymn. Graveside services were in charge of the Elks Lodge.
Honorary pall bearers were: Judge C.C. Faires, Julius Minton, J.W. Wentworth, Globe; Dr. Nelson D. Brayton, Robt. W. Hughes, Wm. Butler, Miami; T.H. O’Brien, Inspiration; J.W. Strode, H.S. McCluskey, George Rawlins, Charles Rawlins, Raymond Carlson, Phoenix. Active pallbearers were Arthur Turner, George Senner, John Welch, E.S. Davis, S.W. Ellery, Sam W. Berry.
Born in Minnesota
Mr. Van Dyke was born at Alexandria, Minn. May 17, 1875. He graduated from the University of Minnesota and after receiving his diploma became professor of pedagogy at the same institution. He was later elected state superintendent of schools in Minnesota. After completing his term of office he was appointed private secretary to Governor John Johnson, famous four-time Democratic executive of Minnesota who later was almost certain to secure the Democratic nomination for president in 1912. Governor Johnson, however, died before the Democratic convention.
Declining an offer from the United States Steel Corporation to manage the steel city of Gary, Ind., he came to Arizona, instead, settling at Warren. While there he built the Bisbee district street and a lighting system.
To District In 1908
Attracted to the Globe district by mining developments to the west, he came here about 1908 and in 1909 purchased the Miami townsite from the late J.J. Keegan of Globe and associates, and founded the town of Miami.
In the development of the new town of Miami he built the water system, the electric light and power plant, and installed the local telephone exchange.
In order to provide a newspaper for his growing municipality he purchased in 1912 the historic Arizona Silver Belt, Globe daily newspaper, which was owned by Frank Hitchcock, postmaster general under President Taft and chairman of the Republican national committee, and his associates. He moved the newspaper plant to Miami in 1913.
Many Other Activities
Other activities in which he connected was the organization of the Miami Trust company, dealing in real estate, and the Van Dyke Copper company, located within the Miami townsite.
Mr. Van Duke was active in Arizona politics. He was a strong supporter of the late Governor George W.P. Hunt, seven-time Democratic governor of Arizona. But he also supported Republicans for office, including United States Senator Ralph Cameron and Hoval Smith, a more recent candidate for United States senator.
Industrial Board Chairman
Important public projects which he supported were the Superior highway, the Arizona copper tariff. He served as the first chairman of the Arizona industrial commission and president of the board of regents of the University of Arizona.
At one time his holdings were reputed to be worth $2,000,000. At one time he was heavily interested in Florida real estate. His holdings have been acquired by the Dupont company.
Prominent Brothers
One brother, Leslie (Pat) Van Dyke, served as mayor of Miami for a number of times, died about six years ago. Another brother, Aaron Van Dyke, still resides in Miami. Two brothers, Raymond Van Dyke and Dr. John Van Dyke, reside in Long Beach. Another brother, Arthur Van Dyke, one-time candidate for governor of Minnesota, is at present postmaster of St. Paul. Lafayette Van Dyke, congressman from Minnesota for a number of terms, died in 1919. He was at one time National commander of the United Spanish War Veterans.
Death of Mr. Van Dyke occurred at Long Beach, Friday mo0rning of last week where he had gone for treatment. He had been in poor health for some time.
In addition to his surviving brothers he leaves the widow, Mrs. Ida Van Dyke and a daughter, Mrs. Watson Fritz, and two grandchildren, all of Miami. A cousin, William C. Van Dyke, also lives in Miami.
Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Miles Mortuary.
(Arizona Record, Dec. 27, 1945; courtesy Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum, Miami, Az.)
He died at 70 years old at Long Beach, Ca. following a stroke. He had been in poor health for several years and went to the coast recently to live with a brother.
Founder of the Van Dyke Copper company, he was born at Alexandria MN near St Paul and came to Arizona early in the century.
He founded the town of Miami in 1908 on a large tract of land he had acquired below the Miami Copper Co site. He established utilities and organized the Miami Trust company. His holdings in the town were said to have been worth $2 million at one time.
Survivors include his widow Ida; a daughter Mrs Albert W Fritz; two grandchildren and five brothers.
Tucson Daily Citizen, Dec. 24, 1945
Thank you to Jeri Ferguson Jahnke for finding the obituary from which this information was found.
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Funeral Services In Miami Church Held For Cleve Van Dyke
Funeral services for the late Cleve W. Van Dyke, aged 70 years, founder of the town of Miami and prominent in varied political and business activities in Arizona, were held from the Miami Community Presbyterian church, Monday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock. Burial was in the Elks plot of Pinal cemetery b y the side of his late brother, Leslie (Pat) Van Dyke, former mayor of Miami.
The services were conducted by officials of the Miami Elks Lodge and the Rev. L.A. Marquardt, pastor of thechurch. Mrs. A.T. Netterblad sang hymns in the Elks ritual and the Rev. Mr. Marquardt san one hymn. Graveside services were in charge of the Elks Lodge.
Honorary pall bearers were: Judge C.C. Faires, Julius Minton, J.W. Wentworth, Globe; Dr. Nelson D. Brayton, Robt. W. Hughes, Wm. Butler, Miami; T.H. O’Brien, Inspiration; J.W. Strode, H.S. McCluskey, George Rawlins, Charles Rawlins, Raymond Carlson, Phoenix. Active pallbearers were Arthur Turner, George Senner, John Welch, E.S. Davis, S.W. Ellery, Sam W. Berry.
Born in Minnesota
Mr. Van Dyke was born at Alexandria, Minn. May 17, 1875. He graduated from the University of Minnesota and after receiving his diploma became professor of pedagogy at the same institution. He was later elected state superintendent of schools in Minnesota. After completing his term of office he was appointed private secretary to Governor John Johnson, famous four-time Democratic executive of Minnesota who later was almost certain to secure the Democratic nomination for president in 1912. Governor Johnson, however, died before the Democratic convention.
Declining an offer from the United States Steel Corporation to manage the steel city of Gary, Ind., he came to Arizona, instead, settling at Warren. While there he built the Bisbee district street and a lighting system.
To District In 1908
Attracted to the Globe district by mining developments to the west, he came here about 1908 and in 1909 purchased the Miami townsite from the late J.J. Keegan of Globe and associates, and founded the town of Miami.
In the development of the new town of Miami he built the water system, the electric light and power plant, and installed the local telephone exchange.
In order to provide a newspaper for his growing municipality he purchased in 1912 the historic Arizona Silver Belt, Globe daily newspaper, which was owned by Frank Hitchcock, postmaster general under President Taft and chairman of the Republican national committee, and his associates. He moved the newspaper plant to Miami in 1913.
Many Other Activities
Other activities in which he connected was the organization of the Miami Trust company, dealing in real estate, and the Van Dyke Copper company, located within the Miami townsite.
Mr. Van Duke was active in Arizona politics. He was a strong supporter of the late Governor George W.P. Hunt, seven-time Democratic governor of Arizona. But he also supported Republicans for office, including United States Senator Ralph Cameron and Hoval Smith, a more recent candidate for United States senator.
Industrial Board Chairman
Important public projects which he supported were the Superior highway, the Arizona copper tariff. He served as the first chairman of the Arizona industrial commission and president of the board of regents of the University of Arizona.
At one time his holdings were reputed to be worth $2,000,000. At one time he was heavily interested in Florida real estate. His holdings have been acquired by the Dupont company.
Prominent Brothers
One brother, Leslie (Pat) Van Dyke, served as mayor of Miami for a number of times, died about six years ago. Another brother, Aaron Van Dyke, still resides in Miami. Two brothers, Raymond Van Dyke and Dr. John Van Dyke, reside in Long Beach. Another brother, Arthur Van Dyke, one-time candidate for governor of Minnesota, is at present postmaster of St. Paul. Lafayette Van Dyke, congressman from Minnesota for a number of terms, died in 1919. He was at one time National commander of the United Spanish War Veterans.
Death of Mr. Van Dyke occurred at Long Beach, Friday mo0rning of last week where he had gone for treatment. He had been in poor health for some time.
In addition to his surviving brothers he leaves the widow, Mrs. Ida Van Dyke and a daughter, Mrs. Watson Fritz, and two grandchildren, all of Miami. A cousin, William C. Van Dyke, also lives in Miami.
Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Miles Mortuary.
(Arizona Record, Dec. 27, 1945; courtesy Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum, Miami, Az.)
Founder of the town of Miami, AZ; prominent mine and business owner.
He died at 70 years old at Long Beach, Ca. following a stroke. He had been in poor health for several years and went to the coast recently to live with a brother.
Founder of the Van Dyke Copper company, he was born at Alexandria MN near St Paul and came to Arizona early in the century.
He founded the town of Miami in 1908 on a large tract of land he had acquired below the Miami Copper Co site. He established utilities and organized the Miami Trust company. His holdings in the town were said to have been worth $2 million at one time.
Survivors include his widow Ida; a daughter Mrs Albert W Fritz; two grandchildren and five brothers.
Tucson Daily Citizen, Dec. 24, 1945
Thank you to Jeri Ferguson Jahnke for finding the obituary from which this information was found.
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Funeral Services In Miami Church Held For Cleve Van Dyke
Funeral services for the late Cleve W. Van Dyke, aged 70 years, founder of the town of Miami and prominent in varied political and business activities in Arizona, were held from the Miami Community Presbyterian church, Monday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock. Burial was in the Elks plot of Pinal cemetery b y the side of his late brother, Leslie (Pat) Van Dyke, former mayor of Miami.
The services were conducted by officials of the Miami Elks Lodge and the Rev. L.A. Marquardt, pastor of thechurch. Mrs. A.T. Netterblad sang hymns in the Elks ritual and the Rev. Mr. Marquardt san one hymn. Graveside services were in charge of the Elks Lodge.
Honorary pall bearers were: Judge C.C. Faires, Julius Minton, J.W. Wentworth, Globe; Dr. Nelson D. Brayton, Robt. W. Hughes, Wm. Butler, Miami; T.H. O’Brien, Inspiration; J.W. Strode, H.S. McCluskey, George Rawlins, Charles Rawlins, Raymond Carlson, Phoenix. Active pallbearers were Arthur Turner, George Senner, John Welch, E.S. Davis, S.W. Ellery, Sam W. Berry.
Born in Minnesota
Mr. Van Dyke was born at Alexandria, Minn. May 17, 1875. He graduated from the University of Minnesota and after receiving his diploma became professor of pedagogy at the same institution. He was later elected state superintendent of schools in Minnesota. After completing his term of office he was appointed private secretary to Governor John Johnson, famous four-time Democratic executive of Minnesota who later was almost certain to secure the Democratic nomination for president in 1912. Governor Johnson, however, died before the Democratic convention.
Declining an offer from the United States Steel Corporation to manage the steel city of Gary, Ind., he came to Arizona, instead, settling at Warren. While there he built the Bisbee district street and a lighting system.
To District In 1908
Attracted to the Globe district by mining developments to the west, he came here about 1908 and in 1909 purchased the Miami townsite from the late J.J. Keegan of Globe and associates, and founded the town of Miami.
In the development of the new town of Miami he built the water system, the electric light and power plant, and installed the local telephone exchange.
In order to provide a newspaper for his growing municipality he purchased in 1912 the historic Arizona Silver Belt, Globe daily newspaper, which was owned by Frank Hitchcock, postmaster general under President Taft and chairman of the Republican national committee, and his associates. He moved the newspaper plant to Miami in 1913.
Many Other Activities
Other activities in which he connected was the organization of the Miami Trust company, dealing in real estate, and the Van Dyke Copper company, located within the Miami townsite.
Mr. Van Duke was active in Arizona politics. He was a strong supporter of the late Governor George W.P. Hunt, seven-time Democratic governor of Arizona. But he also supported Republicans for office, including United States Senator Ralph Cameron and Hoval Smith, a more recent candidate for United States senator.
Industrial Board Chairman
Important public projects which he supported were the Superior highway, the Arizona copper tariff. He served as the first chairman of the Arizona industrial commission and president of the board of regents of the University of Arizona.
At one time his holdings were reputed to be worth $2,000,000. At one time he was heavily interested in Florida real estate. His holdings have been acquired by the Dupont company.
Prominent Brothers
One brother, Leslie (Pat) Van Dyke, served as mayor of Miami for a number of times, died about six years ago. Another brother, Aaron Van Dyke, still resides in Miami. Two brothers, Raymond Van Dyke and Dr. John Van Dyke, reside in Long Beach. Another brother, Arthur Van Dyke, one-time candidate for governor of Minnesota, is at present postmaster of St. Paul. Lafayette Van Dyke, congressman from Minnesota for a number of terms, died in 1919. He was at one time National commander of the United Spanish War Veterans.
Death of Mr. Van Dyke occurred at Long Beach, Friday mo0rning of last week where he had gone for treatment. He had been in poor health for some time.
In addition to his surviving brothers he leaves the widow, Mrs. Ida Van Dyke and a daughter, Mrs. Watson Fritz, and two grandchildren, all of Miami. A cousin, William C. Van Dyke, also lives in Miami.
Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Miles Mortuary.
(Arizona Record, Dec. 27, 1945; courtesy Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum, Miami, Az.)
He died at 70 years old at Long Beach, Ca. following a stroke. He had been in poor health for several years and went to the coast recently to live with a brother.
Founder of the Van Dyke Copper company, he was born at Alexandria MN near St Paul and came to Arizona early in the century.
He founded the town of Miami in 1908 on a large tract of land he had acquired below the Miami Copper Co site. He established utilities and organized the Miami Trust company. His holdings in the town were said to have been worth $2 million at one time.
Survivors include his widow Ida; a daughter Mrs Albert W Fritz; two grandchildren and five brothers.
Tucson Daily Citizen, Dec. 24, 1945
Thank you to Jeri Ferguson Jahnke for finding the obituary from which this information was found.
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Funeral Services In Miami Church Held For Cleve Van Dyke
Funeral services for the late Cleve W. Van Dyke, aged 70 years, founder of the town of Miami and prominent in varied political and business activities in Arizona, were held from the Miami Community Presbyterian church, Monday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock. Burial was in the Elks plot of Pinal cemetery b y the side of his late brother, Leslie (Pat) Van Dyke, former mayor of Miami.
The services were conducted by officials of the Miami Elks Lodge and the Rev. L.A. Marquardt, pastor of thechurch. Mrs. A.T. Netterblad sang hymns in the Elks ritual and the Rev. Mr. Marquardt san one hymn. Graveside services were in charge of the Elks Lodge.
Honorary pall bearers were: Judge C.C. Faires, Julius Minton, J.W. Wentworth, Globe; Dr. Nelson D. Brayton, Robt. W. Hughes, Wm. Butler, Miami; T.H. O’Brien, Inspiration; J.W. Strode, H.S. McCluskey, George Rawlins, Charles Rawlins, Raymond Carlson, Phoenix. Active pallbearers were Arthur Turner, George Senner, John Welch, E.S. Davis, S.W. Ellery, Sam W. Berry.
Born in Minnesota
Mr. Van Dyke was born at Alexandria, Minn. May 17, 1875. He graduated from the University of Minnesota and after receiving his diploma became professor of pedagogy at the same institution. He was later elected state superintendent of schools in Minnesota. After completing his term of office he was appointed private secretary to Governor John Johnson, famous four-time Democratic executive of Minnesota who later was almost certain to secure the Democratic nomination for president in 1912. Governor Johnson, however, died before the Democratic convention.
Declining an offer from the United States Steel Corporation to manage the steel city of Gary, Ind., he came to Arizona, instead, settling at Warren. While there he built the Bisbee district street and a lighting system.
To District In 1908
Attracted to the Globe district by mining developments to the west, he came here about 1908 and in 1909 purchased the Miami townsite from the late J.J. Keegan of Globe and associates, and founded the town of Miami.
In the development of the new town of Miami he built the water system, the electric light and power plant, and installed the local telephone exchange.
In order to provide a newspaper for his growing municipality he purchased in 1912 the historic Arizona Silver Belt, Globe daily newspaper, which was owned by Frank Hitchcock, postmaster general under President Taft and chairman of the Republican national committee, and his associates. He moved the newspaper plant to Miami in 1913.
Many Other Activities
Other activities in which he connected was the organization of the Miami Trust company, dealing in real estate, and the Van Dyke Copper company, located within the Miami townsite.
Mr. Van Duke was active in Arizona politics. He was a strong supporter of the late Governor George W.P. Hunt, seven-time Democratic governor of Arizona. But he also supported Republicans for office, including United States Senator Ralph Cameron and Hoval Smith, a more recent candidate for United States senator.
Industrial Board Chairman
Important public projects which he supported were the Superior highway, the Arizona copper tariff. He served as the first chairman of the Arizona industrial commission and president of the board of regents of the University of Arizona.
At one time his holdings were reputed to be worth $2,000,000. At one time he was heavily interested in Florida real estate. His holdings have been acquired by the Dupont company.
Prominent Brothers
One brother, Leslie (Pat) Van Dyke, served as mayor of Miami for a number of times, died about six years ago. Another brother, Aaron Van Dyke, still resides in Miami. Two brothers, Raymond Van Dyke and Dr. John Van Dyke, reside in Long Beach. Another brother, Arthur Van Dyke, one-time candidate for governor of Minnesota, is at present postmaster of St. Paul. Lafayette Van Dyke, congressman from Minnesota for a number of terms, died in 1919. He was at one time National commander of the United Spanish War Veterans.
Death of Mr. Van Dyke occurred at Long Beach, Friday mo0rning of last week where he had gone for treatment. He had been in poor health for some time.
In addition to his surviving brothers he leaves the widow, Mrs. Ida Van Dyke and a daughter, Mrs. Watson Fritz, and two grandchildren, all of Miami. A cousin, William C. Van Dyke, also lives in Miami.
Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Miles Mortuary.
(Arizona Record, Dec. 27, 1945; courtesy Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum, Miami, Az.)
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