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Lute A. Taylor – Prescott Journal
Lute A. Taylor, a New York native who later moved to River Falls, Wisconsin in 1856, and was a former publisher of the Prescott Journal.

Family History
Born in Norfolk, New York, on September 14, 1835undefined, Lute A. Taylor grew up with his four other siblings, Lucinda, Horace, David, and Harriet. They were raised by their parents, Adolphus and Ora. Tragically, in 1841, Lute’s father, a Congregational minister, died in a freak accident as he was kicked in the head by a horse. undefined Lute was eight at the time of his father’s death. From a young age, Lute learned a lot of valuable life lessons and how to achieve his greatest accomplishments. Since losing his father during his childhood, Lute supported himself in a variety of ways, but mostly academically.

Career
Lute A. Taylor is a former publisher of the Prescott Journal. undefined After moving to River Falls, Wisconsin in the fall of 1856, Lute and his brother Horace began the River Falls Journal, in June of 1857. By 1861, Lute relocated to Prescott, Wisconsin, while his brother moved to Hudson, Wisconsin. This left the city of River Falls without a newspaper until 1872. undefined

When Lute. A Taylor moved to Prescott, by 1869 he had published the Prescott Journal. He later expanded his journalism career by becoming the publisher and editor-in-chief of La Crosse’s newspaper, Morning Leader. undefined From 1864-73, Taylor was selected as Assessor for the Sixth Congressional District of Wisconsin. Lute Taylor also took on the role as Surveyor for Port of La Crosse.

The Story of Lute A. Taylor
Lute and his brother Horace are the writers of Lute Taylor’s Chip Basket; Being Choice Selections from the Lectures, Essays, Addresses, Editorials, and Public and Social Correspondence of Lute A. Taylor. Published in Hudson, Wisconsin in 1874, this book was edited and assembled by Lute’s brother, Horace. undefined Lute Taylor’s Chip Basket, gives readers an overview on why Lute was truly a remarkable publisher living in Wisconsin. The book consists of stories from Horace’s point of view, and includes poems, family events, and interesting details about his older brother Lute. The excerpts in the book give book lovers a clear mental image, really understanding the life of Lute Taylor. Although this book was written long ago, there have been newer versions printed that can still be found on shelves to this day. Lute’s brother wrote the book in honor of his brother and makes him shine through each page of the book, as Lute was a well-known man in each small town he wound up in. Living in smaller Wisconsin towns, such as River Falls, Prescott, and La Crosse, communicating to the public via the newspaper was highly effective. Lute A. Taylor contributed a lot to the smaller cities of Wisconsin with his writing and editing skills.

Death
On November 11, 1873, Lute A. Taylor passed away from an illness; he died at the age of 39 in his home in La Crosse, Wisconsin. undefined Prior to Taylor’s death, he resigned his editorial rights with the objective to move forward in a lecture field. Before his passing, Lute Taylor was very involved with the community. Lute A. Taylor is buried at the Greenwood Cemetery in River Falls, Wisconsin. undefined