Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-02-21
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The Late Judge Van Hyning.
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Prom the youngstown Hevs-Register.l
Members Of the bar Of MHhoning county, about
twenty in number, met At the Common Pleas Cour
room last evening 10 adopt appropriate fesoinuons
relative to the dennis OF Judge Van Hyning, sno 70
give expression 90 their sentiments pertaining 70
the character Of the deceased. The meeting vas
called TO order by A. W. Jones, aud A. Mooll wss
elected Chairman. W. 8. Anderson, Chairman 9i
the Committee on Resolutions appointed at an aa-
journed meeting held Tuesday, then offered the to-
lowing testimonial:
IN MEMORIAM or GILES VAN HYSIs6.
with deep feelings Of sorrow the bar OF MAhoning
county, o., contemplAtes the death Of one OF It's
most honored members, Judge Giles Van Hyning,
and desires TO express the high appreciation Of is
members for his character as a citizen and esteem
for his professional life and attAinments.
In his professional relations he was jealous, earn,
est and faithful in support of the interests entrusted
to his care by large clientage man OF eminent
and varied legal attai nments safe counsellor, an
honest Judge, able advocate, respected by his ie
low members OF the bar and by the courts OF WHICH
he an officer.
Socially his preferences of companions were
strong and we'll donned his friendships were cordial
and his attachments warm and enduring
He was twice elected Probate Judge OF Mahoning
county, the duties of which office he discharged with
honor to himself and with fidelity to public inter
ests commensurate with the high trust reposed in
him.
In his death we realize that the bar has lost of
its staunchest and most marked examples Of an
honest lawyer, the community worthy and respect
kind and indulgent father.
ale was a man, take him for all in all;
We shall not look upon his like again.
To perpetuate these views of our deceased brother,
Res0lred, That we desire the Court of Common
Pleas to record the same upon Its journal as part
of the days proceedings, and that the clerk OF the
court be instructed to furnish certified copy there
of, under the seal Of the court, Mrs. Hannah K.
Van Hyning, the widow of the deceased.
s.. ANDERSON,
JARED Huxley,
j I'm H CLARKE,
A. W. JONES,
/. A. JUSTICE.
Committee.
Youngstown, Ohio Feb. /, 1884.
Judge King moved for the adoption of the report
as emsodying the sentiments Of the bar after which
remarks were In order.
W. 5. Anderson testified to an intimate acQuaInt-
ance with the deceased, extending over a period Of
nearly fourteen years. duration, In which time he
had always found him honest, crndid and straight
forward, and unusually careful in handling the sf-
| fairs OF his clients.
A. W. Jones said he could not allow the oppOr-
tunity to pass without saying word In appreciation
of the character of his old and valued friend. His
| death had struck him with peculiar force, as it
brought forciby to his mind the fact that of all the
attorneys practicing at this bar twenty years ago,
the speaker was the only one left. Some Of the
others had removed to other places but the majority
had passed over the river. Judge Glidden, Judge
Seryis, Capt. Wilson, Judge Church, Samuel W. Gil
son, Henry g. Leslie, George Woolf-all were gone.
This reminded him OF how short time we are al.
lowed to remain here. Though comparatively q
young man he he had seen this bar absolutely
changed. An intimate acquaintance with the de-
ceased for twenty years convinced him that Judge
Van Hyning was In every respect honest, honorable
and truthful honorable In his dealings with court,
Client members Of the bar and society. His private
character had never been reproached. OF more than
usual ability, he was persevering and tired Of
the duties he assumed for others. His life had been
| a bright example for all.
l. A. Justice FIRST got acq quainted with Van Hynng
| when q student In 1856. Had seen him receive his
diploma at Poland He had always been a eharac-
| ter and made friends wherever he went. He had no
enemies; no man ever said harmful word Of Judge
Van Hyning. There were elements In his character
that we should emulate His was life of industry
andtoil. He had carved out his own future.
| Judge Spear said he had known him since 1860,
and long ago learned that his traits of character
were not difficult to discover and admire. He had
been prc-eminently prudent, and his qualities were
sterling, frank, simple, strict integrity and excel
lence OF character. Such an example was of very
great value to the members of the bar especially the
| rising ones
Judge King dwelt particularly on the Judges pri-
| vate aud domestic life. Although called away from
home great portion of the time he was really Q
home man. who loved his family and his garden, and
| took especial delight in being with them. His &C.
centricites of dress and appearance were part OF
his character He always judged man by what he
was, and dress, wealth condition In life never
weighed In his opinion Of friend, q citizen or
| stranger.
Messrs. Murray, Huxley, MoNabb and Chairman
Woolf also made brief addresses endorsing the great
worth Of the deceased and the resolutions presented
! after which the memorial was unanimously adopted
and the Chairman instructed to present the same to
| the court.
Before adjourning Messrs. Justice, McNabb and
Jones recommended the idea of collecting the por
traits of deceased members OF the bar and placing the
| same In the court room or elsewhere.