The morning call., 1891-10-15
OBITU AIRY.

HORATIO N. COOK.
The death Of Horatio Nelson Cook, Consul for
Greece, and long a respected merchant OF this
city, deserves more than ordinary notice. He
was born in Bath, State OF Maine July 8. 1913,
but came TO California Ia his early youth, and re-
sided III San Francisco until within a short time
OF his decease, when lie removed, with his fam
lily. TO Belyidere. He received classical educa-
tion at tile old Chlttenden College on Bush street,
and was noted throughout his life for Ills famil-
iarify with standard literature.
He came from q stalwart race. His father,
known figure on our streets. He had been an
owner aud master OF vessels engaged for many
years In the China trade, but toward the clos G
OF his life became associated II business
with his sou. II. n. Cook. VINO. abo ut
1850, when very young man, established Il
house for the manufacture OF leather beltiug and
other articles OF that description, which, with n
tannery in connection with IL. has had a solid
position In the commercial world down 10 the
present time. For many years after his fathers
death, prior 10 which the house was known as
NJ. NJ. Cook & Sons, Mr.. Cook conducted this
business ln his own name, and ho acquired a
high reputation and standing among merchants
aud In the community at large. AS an llustra-
ton OF the great appreciation OF his character
among all who knew him, II may be mentioned
that several OF his employees have remained with
him since 1868.
April 27. 1871, Mr.. Cook married the Oldest
daughter OF tie late 7. NJ. ScOOffy. a represen-
tatYe Of an historical Greek family, who was
successfully "a merchant in New Orleans and San
Francisco and who was one of the California
pioneers. he leaves widow and three children,
tiyes, who have been long Identified with our
local interests and society.
For many years Mr.. Cook was great sufferer
through an injury which resulted In the amputa-
ton Of one OF mis- legs, but, Notwithstanding this
disadvantage, he persevered In the occupation he
had selected and accumulated a modeI ATE for
tune. About Two years ago he had an apople cite
stroke, from which lie never completely rallied.
The patlence, cheerfulness and Christian re>Ig-
nation which lie manifested throughout his long
illness aud retained 10 the last were extraordinary
aud greatly endearcd him 10 his friends He was
loving husband and father aud possessed of uu-
uSua amiabillty. urbanity and Intelligence. lie
was quick IN his sympa by and generous In his
Impulses and In his conduct. His social relations
and come tions were extended and diversified.
He was man Of sound and fine thought, pure
and wholesome feelings, high aud noble aims,
clear perceptions, diversified knowledge, re-
markable conversational gifts, and full OF sting
less wit and humor. His loss will be generally
and deeply felt.
His death, though anticipated, was sudden
when 1t came. He retained his faculties to the
end and died as he had lived, without fear and
without reproach. His funeral takes place al l l
O'Clock from ST. Mays Cathedral corner OF
Van Ness avenue and O'FarreII street, where a
solemn requiem mass will be celebrated.
ROBERT BRIGGS.
Robert Briggs, an ex-Srate Senator of Nevada,
died al o'clock last night in his room at the
Com merclal Hotel. Deceased was a native Of
Missouri and had been thirty years on the coast.
lie first came to Angel Camp IN Ca laveras
County and after remaining short time went
to Nevada In 1862. At ole time he owned tie
Monitor mine and was also interested in the Bull
Run District. From 1880 10 1887 he repre-
scented White Pine County in The Nevada Sem
ate.
AT the expiration OF his term 10 the Senate he
returned 10 California aud for the past two years
has lived AT The Commercial Hotel. Deceased
was 81 years OF age and leaves a widow and one
daughter. An inquest will be held to-day.
DIR. j. W. GALLY.
The death at Watsonville of J. W. GaIly is
announced. He died on Monday last at he age
OF &C years. DR.. GalIy was well known on TINS
Coast wri er OF merit who contributed TO