Evening journal., 1904-05-27
Prominent DeIaWarean
,Succumbs to Illness
Resulting From Con-
9estion of Lungs Fol
lowing Bronchitis
Was One of Whining
toms Foremost Citizens
and Many viii Mourn
His Death-Led an
Active Life

After reaching the seventy-ffth mile
stone in life. Henry F. Pickles died short
" after midnight last night at his home
No. 1904 West street. He had been ailng
for some time and his death was due to.
congestion Of the lungs, following an at
tack Of bronchitis.
The deceased was probably the best
known man in Wilmington, having always
been prominently connected with public
affairs
His life was an active one and fortune
met him at every turn.
He was a friend of the negro and did
many charitable acts that were never
made known. Publicity he cared nothing
for and for this reason his philanthroplc
acts were keep secret and never reached
the public ear.
Prominent in Church Affairs.
Mr.. Pickeis. aside from the interest he
always took in politics, was a prominent
church man. He was one OF the founders
of Madley NJ. f. Church and also one of
the original members OF the board OF
trustees Of Grace Church. He was also
prominently connected in musical circles
being for years one Of Wilmington's
foremost bass singers. He had charge of
the music at Grace Church and also the
Sunday School for many years and en-
teared himself TO al who came tn con-
tact with him.
The deceased was past master in the
order Of Masons and also past grand Sec
retary of the Grand Lodge.
S,r,. 70 neIa,vare in 1946
Mr.. Pickles came to Delaware from Eng
land at the age of Il years. After be-
ing here for several years he started in
the stove and tin business in East Fourth
street. This enterprise proved fortunate
investment. Atterward Mr.. Pickles en-
gagged in the foundry business. He retired
from active life several years ago having
amasssd a comfortable fortune.
A Political War Horse.
The deceased was always interested in
politics and was one Of the 800 Republ-
cans who voted for Fremont for president
in November, 1856. In 1864 he was elected
a member OF council from what is now the
Fifth ward. He was chairman OF the fin
anoe committee and as such directed the
policy of the clty's government for years.
Mr.. Pickels was candidate for post
master of Wilmington under President
Arthur but was defeated by Major William
Y. swiggett, who was named for the po-
sition. He was appointed collector Of port,
however. soon after this defeat and served
in that capacity during the term OF Presi'
dent Arthur and also three years OF Pres-
dent Cleveland's term.
Helped to Nominate Riddle.
In 1866 Mr.. Pickes YVES one OF the dele.
gates to Dover who were Instrumental ir
nominating James Riddle for Governor. III
10 1872 he took no active part IN State af-
fairs but In that year he was appointed
chairman Of the state Republican Commit
tee and fought for his party with uniirinl
energy from that year until 1850.
Since 1884 the deceased had taken bu
little interest in pohtics though he wa
appointed "a member Of the Water Depart
men1 by Mayor Henry G. McLear IN 1891
Mr.. Pickles was also prominently men
toned at the last city eieotion for ch'
office OF President OF Council, but he with
drew from the contest.
His Martial Life.
Mr.. PIckeis was arst married in 1858 Z,
Miss Sarah MurgaTroyd. The latter die,
in 1863 and FIVE years later he marie,
MISS saIlie A. B.iany. Three children o
the first wife and Mrs. Pickas survive tn
deceased. The children are Mrs. william
H. Morris. Ct this city. Mrs. Joseph II
Jones. OF Holly Oak, aud Henry c. PIckei
OF Trentc1, y. j.
The funeral VIII be held OF Tuesday az
ternoon at 90 O'Clock, Services will b
held at Grace NJ. r. Church and inter
ment made r the Wilmington and Brandy