The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-11
WIN. B. ISAACS DEAD.
TIE DIsTYNG J1sRED MASON PASSES
AWAY
sketch or He Ev~nfui Life His Career
NJ a Mason-The funsrsi Ar
rangements.

The city Of Richmond and the Masonic
fraternity OF the entire country mourn
the death Of William Il. lsaacs, "hi'h
took place az his residence In TINS cisy
al o'clock Sunday morning, after many
months OF in-heaith. He was III 'ne
seventy-eighth year Of his age, ana IA"
been failing since last summer "heh
he suffered from a severe attack OF her-
vous prostration superiucuced by the eN-
IRENE heat. IL .hoso
lie improved after that time ana mus =,
who saw him driving about the ~ ~
his carriage. entertained hopes OF ~ ~
innate recovery and long years OF uscl"'-
ness In his important once. 49, e.
Saturday he seemed better t nan az
some time and his friends commence '''
his improved appearance. ~
He was taken sick in the night, Tow
aver and while Mrs. lsaacs was ptep1a'
ing a stimulant for him ne zen upon ~ ,
aoor. and expired before his son, MT. W.
b. Isaacs, Jr., who was hAs'iS SUM
moned. could reach his side .,..
sir. Isaacs had been for many years We
Grand Secretary OF the Masonic srarp
bodies Of Virginia and Grand kecornrr o.
the Grand EucampmeDt or knights lc.t-
piar of the United States, and was, there,
fore one Of the most prominent anu
widely knoyn Masons in virginia
SKETCH OF HIS LIFr.
Mr.. Isaacs was born in Norwalk, Conn.,
expnty-seven years ago on the I'm oi
last May He was son or Judge benJa,
min Isaacs. recorder or the EpiSSoP''
Council Of that state. Wnen qul'e
Young man he came 10 Richmond 10 re
side. and no native Nirginian was ersI
more devoted TO the South than ne. MI.
Isaacs was "A firm believer IN the justice
of the cause Of the COnfederacy, ana ne
L. D : a
OF the ambulance corps ana IN Ndil"1S
other capacities. -.
Deceased began business as a clerk Tor
Wadsworth, Turner < Co. Later ne Wa
known as Dove x Isaacs. lie then was
a partner OF the late A. y. stokes IN lne
Wholesale grocery trade. sometime ped n
the war he was the head OF the hiin
of Isaacs x Taylor, bankers and brokers.
After the war the firm was known -
Tsaacs TAYLOR x Williams, one OF the
best known banking houses IN Hlcnmoul
IL went down in the panic or 100 WIN
several other solid financial ins'itu.,,i ..1l
IN this city. II was an honOrabit idhulD
4 run was made OF the bank by tfls nteh-
ed depositors, and Mr.. fsaacs went Norm
10 get currency He succeeded IN DONG
so. but reached Rlcnmond n..ie n,oS
late 10 save his bank. Mr.. lsaacs was
at the same time "A silent partner IN the
firm Of Palmer, HartsO0k ~ co.
After this failure. Mr.. fsaacs who had
married daughter OF Dr; John Dove,
Grand Secretary Of the Masonic sranu
bodies Of this State, assisted his tatner-
ln-law I'm his work. and In 1870, AFTER Ut.
Doves death. Mr.. lsaacs was chosen 10
succeed him, and has held the oiices
ever since that time.
Asa MASON.
Mr.. Isaacs was made Mason in Ma
SONS Hall. on Franklin street, IN 49,
and at once took an active interest IA al
the affairs OF the order. His promotion
was rapid. lie has filled many offices IN
the various bodies He was Past 1rand
Commander Of the Grand Commandeiy,
Knights Templar OF Virginia, was y
degree. Scottish Rite Southern Jurisdic-
tom, and was affiliated with the Tour
Scottish Rite bodies here, he was a
member Of the Shrine. and secretary OF
the Masonic Temple Association. il Is be
lieved that he knew and was personally
known 10 more NasOns than any man tn
the country. and he was hOnOred ana be-
loved By the whole fraternity.
Mr. lsaacs was 4 gentleman OF distln-
guished mien and dignity of manner,
and his personal appearance was very
attractive. Above the medium height and
well built, his presence was striking ana
impressive
lie had "A most pleasing address. and
his open cOuntenance and urDane depoft-
ment stamped him as the true man and
gentleman, and no matter by whom dp-
preached. his kindly courtesy knew no
lie was a charming companion socially,
and a most interesting cOnNcrsatlOnallst 5.
Al all times, whether at home or IN us
Office he was the same quiet, kln-.s
courteous gentleman. and all VINO came
In contact with him were struck with
his benign face and gentle mien.
As already stated, Mr.. lsaacs married a
daughter Of Or. John Dove. Sne surE w,
him with the following children. VII
liam II. lsaacs Jr.. Frank y. lsaacs, Jr:,
of this city: John Isaacs. OF Oakland
Cal, and the wife Of Rey; ,. > Moore,
of Parkersburg, W. Va. Mr., lsaacs was
devoted to his family ana MS domestic
life was a very happy one. 1.,...
lie was once a member OF the CITY
Council. and served as chairman or the
Finance Committee.
Before coming 10 Richmond, MI lsaacs
lived a short time In Georgia.
lie was a member Of ST. James Eplsco-
pal church, and at one time was MEM
Der OF the Vestry.
THE FUNERAL.
The funeral will take place az S o'clock
this afternoon from 81. James Episcopal
Grand Master j. =. Fitzgerald OF Farm
VILE. feiegraDhed TO Deputy Grand Mas
Ter 4 r. Courtney 10 make the arrange
ments. Major Courtney. representing the
Grand Lodge, and Colonel }. Y. Bidgood,
representing the FAMILY, nave charge OF
MANY Masons desired that the body Of
the Grand Secretary should lie In state
al the Masonic Temple in order that
the most impressive ceremonies mlSht ee
offered 10 his memory. but the family
ala not approve Of the plan, and the BODY
will lie at the residence until the hour for
the funeral.
AIr. ]. Thompson Brown, who was se-
lected as chief marshal has selected as
his aids Colonel c. r.. Wngo, Major A..
W. CARRIER Major Sol. Cutchlns, ana
Hon. James Lyons. 80.
The two communicates viii escort the
Grand Lodge Of Virginia, and all Master
NasOns are invited 10 join the Grand
Lodge in the procession and the chiet
marshal requests that they all report al
the Masonic Temple at o'clock TINS al
ternO0n. o.,-
Mayor James II. Capers, Grand Captain
General sent an invitation 10 Appomat-
tox COmmandery. OF Petersburg, TO at
tend the funeral, and they may be pres
ent. A..
W0rshlpful Masters of the eleven lodges
I'm Richmond. They are requested 10
meet al the Masonic Temple The hon
orary pali-bearers are as follows: All the
Past Grand Masters Of Virginia, Past
Eminent Commander W; =. TANNER Fast
John Finders. sr John Fl. Montague,
William q. Taylor, william +. Gray, Dr..
j :. Wexford. Dr. J. Grattan Caben.
The honorary pall-beerers are requested
10 meet al the house
Fom the Temple the procession viii
move down Adams TO Franklin, ana
thence TO the residence OF deceased. From
thence 10 Fifth and to the church. AFTER
leaving the church the procession VIII
move out Fifth 20 Franklin. 10 Laurel,
and thence 10 Hollywood
The boys from the Masonic Home Will
march in the procession. Dr. Gurdle,
the venerable Past Grand Master, who is
a guest at the home. will ride in the
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