n the death of Edwin F. Partridge, on April 2, last, Redlands lost one of its best citizens, a man whom, although a resident for only about a year had endeared himself to a wide circle of friends. He was one of the rare men whose traits of character command at once the respect and confidence of those who come to know them. Mr. Partridge was born in Franklin, Mass., and came to this city at the close of a very active and successful business in and about Philadelphia, Penn., where he was connected in various capacities with the firm of John Mundell & Co. and the Philadelphia Fire Lloyds. His success was won in spite of great hindrances, from the severe physical infirmities, which finally resulted in his death at the age of sixty-four years. He was an honored elder of the First Presbyterian Church at Germantown, his former residence, and a trustee and teacher in the Sunday school of the same church in Redlands. He was also a member of the Fortnightly Club of this city. Being naturally public spirited; he entered heartily into all plans for the improvement of the city of his adoption. His family will remain in the home, which he had prepared for them here, and his memory will be revered not only by those who were nearest to him, but by the many others whose affections he had won.

(Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 19.)