The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1883-04-19
HENRY SIBREE.

Henry Sibree. Esq, of this city died
yesterday morning about o'clock. He
has not been confined to his bed great
while. but for the last few years his health
has been in so precarious a condition
that his friends knew he could not long
Withstand any serious attack of sickness.
His death does not come Unexpectedly
but this fact does not lessen the sorrow
of his family for whom he felt an affec-
ton deep as the capacity of the human
heart would allow.
Mr.. Sibree was born in a small village
IN Dunbartonshire, Scotland, March 20,
1925. He came to America in 1912 and
lived in New York and New Jersey until
1S49, when the golden prospects of Cali
fornia drew him to that land of hope
He remained three years engaged in the
business of mining and then left for New
York. Here he established city express
line which he managed successfully, and
which still has an existence and bears
Its founders name, being known as
'Sibree's Express" In 1857 he quit
New York and came to Wisconsin, set
thing on farm in Kossuth, where he re-
manned until 1868, when he removed to
Manitowoc and soon after engaged in the
practice of the law. He was District
Attorney during the years 1856.
MIR. Sibree was man whose personal
ity was strongly impressed on those wiz
whom he mingled. He had an Intensity
of earnestness and dept. of conviction
which made him throw his whole soul
into every enent in which he took
part. This energy was well calculated
70 make him successful man, and there
can be no question if he had become a
member of the legal profession at an
early age SO that the period of mental
growth might contribute to the success
of mature years, he would be lawyer of
no small distinction.
He was possessed of rare natural ability.
His face was indicative of mental strength
and that force of character which finds
It's fullest expression among the Scotch
people. His mind was active; mis- i'm
| pulses We're good; he hated trickery end
dishonesty; his indignation was ALWAYS
aroused by an exhibition of mepaness.
and his sympathies We're strolg. These
qualities together with ready command
OF language and Voice of large compass
made nm quite an effective public speak
er. When he talked the heart prompted
'uo words he uttered. He nevef did
anything with Indifference. He was
aggressive as an oppolent and as true
to friend as the leedle to the pole.
Ihis was one prominent feature OF
Mr.. S.oree's character, his devotion to
those whose character and conduct earn.
ed his respect. He was large hearted,
generous and devoted. The very quail.
ties which gave such depth and longevity
to his friendships, made him rather
lmpiacable as an enemy.
Quite well read himself he took a deem
interest in educational matters and was
strongly attracted toward any young
person who exhibited more than ordinary
mental powers. 1t was a passport to
his good opinion and to his friendship,
and he was man who never used a
friend for selfish purpose. No mar
loved society better, enjoyed discussion
more or entered into it with Greater zast
His laugh was CHEEKY, his humor pleas
ant; but his WI. could be sharp and his
lnVectlVe Scathing. To those who knew
nln well, knew him before failing health
clouded the sunniness of his disposition
and impaired the strength of his intellect
Henry Sibree was man to be remember.
ed tenderly, man to whom Nature gave
large warm heart strong mind and a
capacity for feeling which gave life a
meaning beyond the comprehension ns
those whose emotions are not deem.
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