Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-04
JOHN JAQuEs

ON Sunday. the mortal remains ol
rood man were laid to rest amid 20,
profopnd regrets Of many friends iha'
tbev had TO bid him good bye me
funeral ceremonies in honor OF Johu
Jsopss were held 10 the Twelfth ward
chapel and were simple unosien'auous
and devoid Of any excitement they
were also earnest peaceful and sincere
and therefore entirely appropriate
They were reflex Of the character OF
ths departed. whose life ana lanofs
were spoken Of with 50 much aiee-
tl0n. ...,,i
John Jacques was no common mortal
lie dld not shine among his fellows.
with that glitter that Is sometimes
taken for brilliant mentality lie was
retiring IN manner and not forward ih
speech. He made no special eiiort AZ
oratory. Even IN conversation MS
words we're few and sometimes orusque
though not antagonistlc. he had opin-
ions OF his own. which he was NOT
afraid TO express. whatever might De
the views Of those who surrounded
him. Yet be was not offensive 10 his
manner or his language
John Jacques was for many years
great worker. FOR full half century
he labored lncessantly In that
which he firmly believed was
the cause Of human redemption
His first literary efforts were known
through the Millennlal Star The
brightness Of that lumlnary received
much OF ne lustra. Tor considerable
period. from his active mind and facile
pen. IN poetry and In prose he re-
fiected the light Of truth for the benefit
Of his fellows. and his logical thoughts !
and spiritual sentiments were a com
fort and a strength 20 many honest |
souls
After his arrival Ia this city he be-
came assistant editor OF the Deseret |
News, and for many years labored |
daily in rs interest. He not only con-
tributed much editorial matter but |
aided IN collecting news items and Sc
lectlons from other journals. suitable
TO It's columns He was a safe man.
The editOrs-in-chief under whom he
served could trust him implicitly They
were not afraid to leave him In charge
when necessary His judgment was
good and his heart In the right place,
and he was always al his post Though
Of iron constitution, he almost wore
himself out in his incessant daily
grind, from which he never hlnched
and which he did not reinquish until
honorably released to work in the Of
fee Of the Church Historian.
In the new field thus opened
to his exertlons, he exhibited
the same integrity and tire
less devotion TO duty that had previous
ly distinguished him. He Was made as
sIstant Church Historian when Presl-
dent MILFORD Woodruff was the chief /
and one strong evidence OF the goodness
Of the man. was the confidence and esq
teen reDosed In him by that beloved
leader In Israel who held him On high /
regard and placed IN HE hands the
management, not only VI the affairs Of
the Office but personal concerns Of
great moment
John Jacques served IN the Leg.sla-
ture OF Utah just previous 20 the pas
sage OF the Edmunds law. and was one
Of Us Efficient workers He was nj.
ways found On the side OF such meas
ures as were for the evident benefit Of
The public and tended TO the welfare OF
the common people
tie was faithful 90 the end. He
worked while It was possible TO slt upon
The h.-h seat at his desk ln the His
tor.an's Office and part of the time
when be should have been resting at
home When his strong constitution
gave way 70 was ike COLI
lapse. he rapidly suacumbed, and
while but few Of biz friends knew that .
h. was seriously ul. departed quietly
5lom the sphere Of MS earthly tolls
and entered the abode 90 the blest In
the Paradise Of God. There he has
3oinrd many noble spirits. who win ar,
preciate his presence as they win rec. /
ogl.ze the value OF his works IN tha
flesh. His Joy IS certain. his reward
IS sure.
The Deseret News extends sympsthv
and coincidence 90 the family of Holm
jacques. knowing what a loss they have
sustained IN his departure May thew
BE- comtorted and cous5lsd IN the as.
suanoe Of his worth and in the con.
o'niy Of q reunion vlh him n .Is7
faithful, where each individual uu d.
known and valued for what he is and
Where no man will reap what aortt..
He' so"h OF wear another mans crown
There John JaQues win shine with %,
greater glory than m0rtals can unisr.
stand or even his former associate
may anticipate.
The Church on this s.ls of the ,sn
mas lost a stalwart advocate ana Az.
fender. Utah has lost worthy mai
honorable citizen Ills family t,,.
lo'l Tor a season a kind and layIr.
husband and father But tba o,b..
world has gained ueadfse wT,
valiant for the cause Of right a SAM ~.
dol bearing the eternal Priesthood Nh.
Wil minele with the Just ana oo,.
wnsIe he is wanted. FOR ths uplifting 81,
thase Who ore Ia darkness ana the e,l.
walton Of the erring who need helm ~,
hght Farewell dear brother 11hr
Jacques for a little season Nav ~a
meet IN Joy in the regions Of me blssr