The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-25
DEATH OF MR.. FASNACE.
ONE OF EALEiGH'Si OLDEST JEW
ss ELLERS DIES SUDDENLY
He Mas a Good Man in Al the Re!a-
tions of Life Funeral Yes
terday Afternoon.

One of the most familiar figures in the
business world in Raleigh for quarter
of a century, Mr. Edward Fasnach, the
well known jeweller had made many
friends because of his upright life, fair
dealing and correct methods.
There was deep regret Sunday when ii
became known that he had died suddenly
at 1870 p. m. He had not been well
of late and while for some months his
friends have noticed his failing strength,
they were unprepared to hear of his
death. He was 81 years old. He was
born in Geneva, Switzerland and came
to this country twenty-Seven years ago.
After reaching America, he came al
most directly to Raleigh. where he has
since continuously resided. He has no
relatives in America and leaves no chill
dren. His wife, who has been his de-
voted companion and true helpmeet, sur
wives him.
Mr.. Fasnach was one of the best citi-
zens in Raleigh. His quiet demeanor and
reserve were such that comparatively few
men knew his worth his knowledge, and
his wisdom. He was a man of remarkable
information. He had a retentive memory
and forgot nothing he read. His reading
was not of a wide range. but was of the
hest.
Mr. Fasnach WAS a patriot. He took
deep interest in everything that looked
to the welfare of his country. He sympa-
thized with those everywhere who were
struggling for liberty.
Mr.. Fasnach was a Democrat of the
truest type He believed in the funda-
mental principles of his party. and few
ho ly nrtic tn
political discussions understood so well
what these principles were. He may not
have read Jefferson's works, but he had
imb.bed the convictions that animated
the sage of Monticello, and understood
them as perfectly as any man born III
America. He was man of few words
but | have often been struck with his
keen appreciation of the rights of man
and true theories of government. He un'
derstood the tariff question and followed
Mr.. Cleveland in his assaults upon pro
lection. He did not believe the right inner
ent in free government to tax the many
for the benefit of the few He took a deer
interest in the political campaign of 1896
and entered with the ardor of youth il
admiration of Mr.. Bryan and in the prin
ciples of which be was the exponent. He
read ihs speeches. took great pleasure III
bis Wait to Raleigh. and sorrowed when
Ire was not adjudged to be the President
elect. But he was so contained, so quiet
so reserved that | doubt if many of his
customers knew his strong convictions
and his deep interest in the struggle.
Mr.. Fasnach was a Presbyterian OF
the most etraitest sect" For twenty-five
years and more. when both of them werC
well, he and his good wife, were al
ways in their seats. He will be missed
but his brethren and friends feel that his
life was exemplary that he has gone III
to receive his reward.
The sympathy of the whole community
goes out to Mrs Fasnach in her widow
hood She has no children, and her loss
is greater than can be measured.
The funeral was held from the First
Presbyterian church yesterday afternoon
conducted by DIR. Daniel. The pall-bear
ers were Messrs. W. S. Primrose, DIR. j
H. Crawford, w. G. Stronach, A. B
Stronach, Jesse Jones, G.. w. Thompson
J. NJ Monte, II. w. Jackson.