The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-08-19


and German Pioneers Honor De
parted Brother = Elaborate ESer-
cises-The Eloquent Eulogy BY Rev.
P.J. Hob.
The last earthly rites were paid to
Ex-Aiayor Charles W. seabright yes
terday. afternoon by his sorrowing iel-
low citizens, and the funeral was one OF
the most notable occurring for a long
time. It was a marked testimonial OF
the esteem in which the deceased was
held. The exercises at the family resi-
dence and at the church attracted hum
dreds OF people, and the funeral cortege
was Of great length.
The loss sustained by Ex-AIayor Sea-
brIght's death was keenly felt by the
city, which, although not decked in sa-
BILE trapplngs Of woe. vislbly expressed
Its regret at his.passlng away. From
the time when the exercises began un-
til the remains were consigned to earth.
the capitol bell was tolled, and attend!
ing the funeral were three ex-mayors,
members of the city council and city
officials generally. No death of recent
years occasloned such widespread Inc
terest and respects were paid to the
deceased yesterday in the most marked
form.
The obsequies were In charge Of
wheeling Lodge No. Is, B. P. o. E., OF
which organization the deceased was a
charter member. The exercises at the
family residence, at Twenty-second
and Main streets, began at $3.50 o'clock,
andwereof a brief and impressive char
acter, conducted by Rev. L. w. Dog
gett rector OF st. Andrews P. e.
church. and chaplain OF Wheeling lodge
OF Elks. The funeral march began from
the house to Zion Lutheran church,
South Market street, where the pastor,
Rev. P. ]. Hob. conducted the services,
and delivered eloquent and fitting eulo-
giles In German and English. After
the ceremonies at the church, the cor
tege wendell It's way to Zion cemetery,
where Chaplain Doggett read the Elks'
burial ritual.
The cortege was headed by Lieut.. o.
NJ. suppler and platoon Of police, fol-
lowed by the city council and city otii-
clals. In the van of this body walk
ing four abreast were Mayor A. T.
Sweeney, Ex-Mayors G. W. LETTERS, B.
F. Caldwell and j. R.Butts. The Opera
House band preceded Wheeling lodge of
Elks, and the German Pioneers brought
up the rear of the marchers. There
was a long line of hacks, and a sepa-
rate vehicle was necessary to convey
the profuse floral tributes. These were
many and beautiful, one in particular
being an elk head, given by Wheeling
Lodge No. %, B. P. o. E.
The pall-bearers were from the Elks,
and were as follows: Messrs. a. H.
WIedebusch, jr., W. W. irwin, C. W.
Kreiter, George Lutz, Charles Menke-
meller, John Cummins, Henry Bieber-
son and Thomas Little.
During the church services, Miss
Louise Maurer sang Some Sweet Day"
a favorIte selection with Mr.. seabright.
Prof. H. j. Arbenz, the church organ
list was accompanist. Rev. Mr.. Hobs
remarks struck kindred chord in the
hearts Of the mourners, who packed the
church: He said:
''In reviewing the life of the departed
must say that he was one Of the happy
men who are blessed with many and good
gifts. When Mr.. SeabrlRht came to this
country 10 make his future and perma-
said: America is only another name for
opportunity See how the poor German
boy works with all his power, how untir-
ingly he fulflls HIS duty. Note how his en-
ergy perseverance, his strong Will power,
hls patience lead him by and by to the es-
tabllshment of an important business. You
say: He was faithful IN his earthly CALI
ing. This was one OF the reasons why his
friends and the Inhabitants OF this city
soon became aware that they could entrust
him with their confidence.
"And so finally we see him in the high.
est position OF city government, as mayor
OF Wheeling from 1857 to 1898. Must we
not say: For unto whomsoever much Is
given, OF him shall be much required: ana
10 whom men have committed much, OF
him they will ask the more. Now wish to
remind you Of his former connections with
our congregation. An early settler In our
city when II was stu a very small town,
he had with others become entrusted in
building up a Lutheran congregation at
thlR place. His excellent knowledge and
finely discriminating judgment soon caus-
ed him TO be entrusted with important Of
nee In the congregation. For yeas he
held the very important position OF
treasurer and discharged the functions Of
that office with rare tact. Everybody
thought we'll OF him and put the greatest
confidence IN him. He was a light and
pillar OF our congregation and personal
friend OF dear, sainted Pastor BerEem.eier'
AT tho conclusion of my sermon wish
10 recall to your memory some OF the
words which salnted DR.. Cooke spoke
about four years ago at the bier of Grand
mother Seabright. He said: 1t Is the
third time / stand here to perform this OF.
Acc In your family. Three times the hand
of Almighty God has Rrnsped into your
house, Who will be the next one, you or
your only son: you or your loving fatherT
The father has gone to eternity. II Is to
Won MS son, / say: BE thou faithful, etc.
Nav tho Lord give you strength to walk In
III ,,-,,,a - EIla hOnOF 10 yOtiF salvation. "