Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-19
He Expires at His Home on
Franklin Street.
A Life Full of Usefulness Cut Short BY
the Fell Destroyer-Many Words
of Regret.

were lew young Iutu III iuo CITY WIN
enjoyed to higher degree the conf.
dence and esteem of the public. He
had lived the greater part of his life
in GAINESVILLE and his struggle for
distinction in his chosen profession is
we'll known to the people. He had
been close student, and at the time
of his failure in health there were
few more promising young attorneys
in the South. He was bora in Todd
county, Kentucky, December 80,
1853. He was given fair education
in public and private schools, and
later in life took an English
course in Stewart college. In
1872 he began the study of law
under Col. House, one of the most
distinguished lawyers Of the time,
and in 1875 he was licensed to prac-
tice, since which time he had con-
tinued successfully to climb the lad
der of fame. That he was regarded
as one of the most promising young
lawyers of the State is evidenced by
a compliment paid him not long
since by Chief Justice Turney. The
writer had a conversation with the
Chief Justice the last time he visited
GAINESVILLE, and in the run of the
same some allusion was made to the
younger members Of the Clarksville
bar. Mr.. West had just argued some
Case before the Supreme court as city
attorney, and he had greatly i.I-
pressed that body. Judge Turney
said that he was one of the most
promising young men that he had
met of recent years, and he expressed
profound regret that one SO full of
promise should be victim of disease.
Jno. J. West had been connect
ed with the courts of Montgomery
in various capacities, having acted
as Deputy Circuit Court Clerk before
he was licensed to practice. In 1873
he was elected public administrator,
and as he gave entire satisfaction in
this capacity he was continued in the
Office until his health failed.
In 1882 he was. elected city attor-
ney and in this Office he proved such
a remarkable success that the board
elected him annually since that time.
His opinion was taken as authority
on all municipal matters and the su-
preme court rarely went against him.
In addition to his high legal qualities
he was public spirited citizen, and
for one of his age he was as well posted
on all public affairs as any man in
the State.
ID secret order circles he was also a
man in the true sense. He was a men,
Der Of the Knights of Pythias and
the knights of Honor. He was a
working member IN each order and
was one of the brightest of either. In
any matter concerning the welfare of
his brethren, his opinions were given
marked Difference, because they were
always sound. In his death, there
fore, the orders mentioned have lost
one of their brightest and most USE
full members.
In a social way the deceased has
been favorite. He was of pleasant
address and easy of approach. He
inherited from his father, the late
Rev. j. b. West, much of his humor,
which made him a companionable
man at all times. Among his brothers
in his profession he was a favorite,
and his cheerful disposition has been
a source of comfort to many of them.
In the family circle he was also a |
blessing to his wife and children. He
married Miss Georgia Beaumont in
1878, and to their union have been
born three children who survive him,
with her mother. Though affiiction
usually weighs heavy on such a
spirit, he never murmured at his lot
and had been reconciled to his fate
for many days.
The first decided indication that
Mr.. Vests health was failing was
noticeable about two years ago. He
kept at his practice, however, until
he was forced to tern the whole work
over to his partner, Mr.. Burney, and
seek rest and quiet away from the
city. His trouble began with a throat
affection, which finally developed
into lung trouble, ending his career
as above stated. In his death the pro,
fession has1ost one of its most prom
ising young lawyers, the county an
excellent citizen, and his family a de-
voted husband and father. His heart
broken wife and fatherless children
have the deep sympathy of the en-
tire community.
The funeral services will be con-
iucted at the Methodist church, of
which the deceased was member,
o. morrow morning at IL o'clock by
Rev. Collins Denny. Iuterment in
Greenwood.
The pall-bearers are as follows:
Iudve A. III. MunfOrd. G., ID. Bailey.