Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-10-25
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GONE TO HIS REsT.-The unexpected,
sudden death OF Mr.. Richard Clifford,
last Sabbath morning, has cast shadow
of gloom over all this community, where
he has so long been resident and was so
we'll and favorably known. Mr.. Clifford
was a native of the County Cavan, Ire,
land, was born February I'd, 1927, being
at the time of his death 52 years,
months and II days old. He came to
the United States at very early age,
1--WE believe in company with an uncle
named Thomas OF ifford now resident
of BurkesvIle, Illinois,, and located in
Massachusetts. He was in the employ OF
the Government as a Teamster during
the Mexican War and came to Califor-
MIA soon after its conclusion. He arrived
in Weavervile in the Spring of 1851 and
has since been prominently identified
with the best interests ofthis town ard
county. First engaging in packing and
merchandising, he later drifted into poll
tics was elected Sheriff in 1868, taking
Office in March 1864 and serving one
term to March 1866; during 1867 and
1868 he was Post Master at this place,
under President Adrew johnson in 1871
he was elected District Attorney re-
elected in 1878 ; again elected in 1877
and re elected in 1879 at the election last
month. He was appointed Agent for
Wells, Fargo s. Co.'s Express when they
established an Office here in 1868 and re.
taned the position up to the time of his
death, being recognized as one Of their
most prompt and efficient agents. In his
Official capacity, his actions were ever
stamped with the seal of honesty and an
earnest desire do whatever he considered
right and for the best interests OF the peo>
pe.
During his long residence of more than
2S years in this community, Mr.. Clifford
was ever an industrious, go-head citizen,
taking an active, live interest in the de-
velopment of the county aud in the ad>
vaucement Of its every interest. A late
instance of the natural push in his char
ncter was the building of the fine schools
house of which our town is justly proud
and the building OF which was due to a
great degree to Clifford, who had lorg
been Trustee and constantly urged the
necessity and finally succeeded in setting
the school-house ball in motion which re-
suited in the fire structure that we now
possess. Always afitbe, good-natured
and pleasant, Dick (as he was familiary
called by every one) had host of friends,
who sincerely regret his sudden demise.
Although having no children of his
own, Mr.. Clifford took lively interest in
the rising generation, being particularly
and naturally devoted to The Offspring Of
his wite's daughter, Mrs. II. Hooker, now
deceased. These children indeed lose a
true and devoted friend and guardian To
Mrs. Clifford, the efllcted widow, the
hearts Of this entire community 20 forth
IN sympathetic unison for the great, ire
parable loss she has sustained IN the death
"i her faithful, loving husband. In ed
dition to those herein men ntioned, we be-
liove Mr.. Clifford leaves no relatives ex>
cept his brother John, formerly resi-.
dent here but for several years living in
Humboldt county.
The immense concoarse which followed
the remains Of the deceased to their last
resting place in the Catholic Cemetery,
on Tuesday, was an unmis taxable tribute
ot respect to the dead and showed that he
was loved and honored by everyone.
Large delegations were in attendance
from all the neighboring towns and
Weavervile turned out en- m0sSe. The
public school children attended in body,
each Department marshaled by it teacher;
marching to the residence OF the dead
Trustee and friend, the children coun-
lermarched to the corner of Court and
Church streets, opening to the right and
let and allowing the remains and funeral
procession to pass through, closed ranks
and brought up the rear. The large au-
dltorlum of the Catholic Church was fill
ed to its utmost capacity. After the ap-
propriate and customary Mass for the
Dead, Rev. Father Walsh, in brief and
leeIing address, referred to the many vir-
tues of the deceased and the great loss
winch this people had sustained in his
demise. Mr.. Clifford was firm believer
N The Catholic faith and devoted mem
Der of the Church.
Where he was so woll known it would
oe useless to elaborate upon his many
virtues, his excellence as citizen, his
uprlghtness either in official or private
NE or the great, liberal manhood which
marked him in his intercourse with the
world ut large. Saffice it to say that in
'"e death of Richard Clifford Trinity
county loses one of its foremost and best
,''l@ans, and one whom its people will
iohg hold in iond and affectionate re.
'nemorance. Good by, old friend, may
!. you rest in peace.
NEW GooDs. Among many other
z,cw and useful articles lately received
~ Detef Hansen, we notice complete
assortment of Granite Iron Ware, some-
&fhlng which will he annraeiatad NV avarv