The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-04-20
BAILEY GATZERr,
Born
Decemb Der 6, 1873,
Died.
April 10. 1893


The casket was removed to the parlors
of the hotel. and during the day large
number of floral offerings we're left by sor-
rowing friends. At 4 o'clock guards of
honor were placed over the remains by
Eureka Blue Lodge, No. 20, F. d A. NJ,
and also by Lawson Consistory, No. /, A.
Il A. S. r.. Southern Jurisdiction. each be-
ing represented by two members in full re-
gala. The guard was changed every few
hours all night and will remain with the
body until it is placed on the train for re-
moval to San Francisco. On the coffin lay
the white lamb skin, the emblem of the
blue degree, and on chair near by was the
full regalia of Thirty-second degree
Mason. This consisted of rich red velvet
cape with a black border, white satin
chasuble. black satin baldrick, chapeau,
sword, belt and shield and cuffs, all
marked with the Tau cross, except the
chasuble. which bore Latin cross ON the
breast.
The obsequies will be held at o'clock
this afternoon in the parlors of the Rainier
hotel, under the auspices Of the Masonic
fraternity, after which the remains will be
taken to the depot for transportation to
San Francisco. and there inferred in the
Schwabacher family plot. They will be
accompanied by Mrs. Gatzert and her
brother and sister-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Schwabacher. After the funeral in
San Francisco Mrs. Gatzert will return to
Seattle and continue to make her home in
this city.
The honorary pall-bearers at today's
services will be Arthur A. Denny, John
Collins. d. T. Denny, Moses Korn, NJ. Il.
Maddocks. S. Frauenthal, Thomas Burke,
David Kelog. G. O. Halter, Fred Furth, J.
d. Lowman, Dexter Horton. +. p. Ferry,
John Leary, Jacob Furth, E. Lobe, w. P.
BOYD, J. K. Hayden, l.. c. Neufelder, S.
Aronson. James s. Goldsmith, w. H.
Graham, Alexander Mcdonald.
Acting Mayor Sweeney has called q
meeting of the city council for IL o'clock
this morning to take action in regard to
ex-Mayor Gatzert's death. 1t is expected
body.
The officers and members OF the Congre-
cation Ohaveth Sholom will meet at 3
O'Clock this afternoon at the Rainier hotel
for the purpose of accompanying the re-
mains to the depot.
largely attended meeting of the
Chamber Of Commerce was held last night
to take action in regard to the death of Mr..
Gatzert, who was its first president, hold
ing that position for many years. and was
trustee of the organization at the time of
his death. 1t was resolved that the men,
bers should meet at the Chamber of Com
merce at 80 O'Clock and attend the funeral
in body. Joseph Shipper. A. b. Stewart
aud L. +. Whittier were also appointed a
committee to procure a suitable floral
offering to ne placed on the coffin.
Vice President Thomas w. Prosch
called the meeting to order, and after
stating that Mr.. Gatzert had long been an
honored citizen of Seattle and one of the
founders and leading spirits of the cham
Der. called upon those present for remarks
appropriate to the occasion.
Jacob Furth said that he first met Mr..
Gatzert when a boy in California, and he
was also the first man he met when he
came to Seattle in 1852. He had long been
associated with him in business and had
had good opportunities to learn his char
acter. eff were TO use all the eulogistic
adjectives in the English language they
would not express what / feel regarding
ali the good qualities of Mr.. Gatzert's char
acter. Tie was more TO me than a business
associate; he was my friend, and I es-
teemed and loved him as | would one of
my own relations. Our business relations
were always most pleasant and l always
found his sound judgment OF great value.
He was u loyal friend, warm-hearted and
generous. and he always stood by me. |
have never heard a word of condemnation
against him; people spoke nothing but
praise of him, and he deserved it,
ID. Is. Ward said he always knew Mr..
Gaizert as friend and sympathlzer when
ever there was any occasion for sympathy.
He was always true in his friendship. and
he was quick 10 respond 10 any call for
aid for worthy purpose.
a. b. Stewart said that he had met with
Mr.. GdtZert as a co-dIrector in various
enterprises. and also in social life. and in
every capacity be had found him man of
sterling integrity, and he never knew him
10 even make a suggestion that was not
honorable
Frank Hanford said he had known Mr..
Gatzert since early boyhood, and ALWAYS
esteemed him. He had been long asso-
elated with another house in the same
line OF business as Mr.. Gatzert, and he had
always found him an honorable. unrirht
straightforward man, both in business and
socially. He was GENIAL and possessed a
most winning personality. He had the
rare faculty OF inspiring devotion among
his associates, and his employees loved him.
man who could inspire so strong and
lasting an affection in the hearts of those
who knew him best possessed the yery
highest attributes.
capt r. J. Burns said he had known the
deceased since 1853 and never heard aught
but praise of him.
Angus MaAicntosh said he had had init.
mate relations with Mr.. Gatzert for MANY
years, both IN Z business wsy and socially.
lie was man Of rare Judgment, prudent
yet enierprising. and whenever anything
was undertaken looking To the advance
inent OF the cisy's interests he was ALWAYS
found IN the front OF the movement The
speaker had been thrown with him on
many trying occasions when the prospects,
OF the city were very dark, and he never
Tor moment fsltered. During the dark
Gays alter the Ire. when the city Vas