The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1893-04-06
COUNTY TREiSuREg NEyH PASSES AWAY.
Death of a We'll known and High
~ Respected Citizen and OFF,
ciat-Tbe Last Sad Rites.

lett to his relatives and friends and he
fadei away without pain and with per-
feet reliance in the future life. lie was
Al years of age, having been born in
Pennsylvania on February IL, 1852. lie
has been resident of Yakima since the
early seventies and was serving his Sec
ond term as county treasurer which Office
he filled to the satisfaction of the people.
He leaves "a wife and two children. The
funeral was held from St. Joseph's church
Tuesday morning, the services being con-
Quoted by Rev. Father Folchi. Yakima
lodge No. -, |. o. o. F., was in attend
ance in body and the members of North
Yakima lodge No. SO, X. OF p, we're also
present but not officially. The deceased
was member of both OF these lodges.
At the grave there were church services
and then +. NJ. Spain conducted the SER
vices in behalf OF the Odd Fellows and
/ Knights.
The address of Father Folchi was in
substance az follows.
After pointing out to the contract be-
tween the future surroundings of Easter
Sunday and the mournful proceedings OF
the present day he directed the attention
of the audience to the providential Incl
dent that the mourned friend had been
received in the bosom of the church and
the salutary effects of Christ's redemption
were applied to his soul on Good Friday,
that is OH the day in which the work OF
mans redemption and regeneration had
been achieved, and that his WAS called to
Join in celestial alelujas on the ushering
OF Easter morning. Then he dwelt on
the fact OF his being called at the elev-
enth hour according to Gods provdent
dispositions who wanted to reward his
many virtues and good deeds. He heed
ed the call at once, receiving soon after
the same reward as those called at the
early morning OF their lives. Then he
pointed out to the common duty OF re-
spending to the Masters call, whenever
He is pleased in His bounty to send it to
us. Turning in particular to the fellow
members OF the church he then wished
them to be mindful that whilst they
should congratulate themselves on their
prayers in his behalf being heard be-
fore the throne of the Almighty, still
their task was not ended Herewith. In
accordance to their belief in the middle
OF expiation and the consoling dogma OF
the communion Of saints namely: OF
that communication of prayers and mer-
its between the militant church on earth
and the expiating church In purgatory,
they ought not to cease to offer up SUI
frages for his soul that so If detained to
finish to pay the human Indebtedness 20
the divine Justice it might the sooner be
carried by delivering angels to eternal
glory prepared for it. He concluded by
Wishing that all might soon be of one
faith as there is one God and so attain to
the same glory in heaven according to
our destiny.
F. NJ. Spain's address was as follows:
My brothers OF the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows, and the Universal Order
OF the Knights Of Pythias of the World.
We meet to-day here in the silent city of
the dead, and with humble hearts and
bowed heads, pay last tribute OF respect
to the memory OF one who lived as you
now live, WAS born as you were born, but
who alas, has passed to that bourne from
whence no traveller returns, and whose
cold clay is now about to be lowered to
it's last home, only to be remembered by
the kindly offices performed by our de-
parted brother, while sojourner in the
circles that knew and loved him in the
past.
had not the pleasure of knowing much
OF his home life, but feel assured that if
we were permitted to enter within the
portals OF that sacred spot, now made
desolate, we would find cherished there,
the memory OF husband so kind, so
considerable and so gentle, father 80 low
ing and affectionate, that the bereaved
wife and two fatherless children refuse to
receive consolation or solace for their ir-
reparable loss.
To the sorrowing companion l would
say that while sympathetic words may
seem idle and OF no avail in this, her
hour of sorrow and bereavement, the faith
she has cherished from early childhood
and on which she relies will teach her
that there is One who cares for the widow
and the orphans, and the fact that the
companion of her married life. embraced
that faith before his death will do much
to drive back the shadows from that sor-
row stricken heart, to let the glad sun
shine of resignation re-enter to gladden.
and to bless her future life in the blessed
anticipation of the reunion in that home
where there III be no parting.
To my brothers l would say remember
fraternity is not an empty word or hollow
| title, but brings with it holy duties which
you will be called upon to perform. You
| owe it to our order to. perform them sa-
| credly in full remembrance OF that part
| of your obligation which commands you
to care for the widow and protect the
orphans.
That Brother Nevin had endeared him
self with those around him and with whom
he came in daily contact is best evidenced
by the vast throng of friends who have
left their daily vocations to join the
solemn cortege, and follow him to his last
earthly resting place, to weep with those
who weep and mourn with those who
mourn.
As citizen he was loyal and public
spirited and rejoiced in the prosperity OF
his state and country. In the social cir
Gle he was manly, whole souied man,
companionable and easily approached,
and as such he will be missed by those.
who knew him best.
That he was honored by the people is
attested by the fact that he has repeatedly
been called upon to fill positions Of honor
and OF trust, and in every capacity his
name has been a synonym for honesty
and integrity. We feel that he had not
reached the zenith of his flames or intel
lectual growth. While trail in body and
strength, his voice was raised and his
talents used for the Advancement of that
which he felt to be for the benefit of his
fellowman. and while his life may not
have reached that symmetrical, well
rounded manhood so much to be desired,
it furnishes an example worthy OF respect
and emulation.