PROMINENT BRIDGEBUILDER BURIED AT NEWAYGO

NEWAYGO, Mich., July 12 - IRA CRONK, formerly United States marshal and a prominent railroad bridge builder, was buried here today. He sustained a broken hip a few days ago, and his death is attributed partially to this source.

Mr. Cronk built all the bridges of the Lake Shore railroad between Toledo and Niles; on the G.R. & I., from Fort Wayne to Grand Rapids, and on the Michigan Central from Niles to Jackson. He was 85 years old.

GRAND RAPIDS HERALD, Grand Rapids, Mich., Sat., July 13, 1912 (Article & Photo)

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NOTE: Ira is buried in Newaygo Cemetery, Newaygo, Newaygo Co., Michigan