The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-06

week he was taken suddenly Ill, his i'll
ness being marked by q stupor from
which ne was revived only with an eff
fort This characteristic became more
marked and by Thursday his condition
took turn for the worse. From Thurs
day Of last week up to and including
the hour OF his death Mr.. WEIGH re-
NAMED in a state Of coma, not recog-
nizing the members of the family who
surrounded the bedside Hopes for his
recovery were entertained until Friday
when it was seen that he was sinking
and would not probably survive the day.
The great robust frame OF Mr.. WEIGH.
and slight rallies gave color to the be-
lief that a recovery was possible.
Funeral arrangements have been de-
ferred until the arrival of relatives who
are expected the fOrepart of next week
Pending their arrival no announce
ments viii be made
His E1ventfuI Career.
r. 3. WEIGH has been a resident of
Topeka since 1882 coming from the
presidency of the Kansas State Nor
NAL at Emporia, which he had held
for a term of three years. and entering
actively into the practice Of law. He
has been a prominent resident of To-
peka and has resided continuously
here ever since. He was a farmers
ty, Indiana. on July %, 1850 and was
therefore just IS years of age at the
time of his death. He secured an ed
ucatiou in the country schools and
from there entered Wesleyan univer-
sity at Bloomington. III. He era duated
from this Institution. receiving the A.
=. degree in 1877 and in 1880 the de-
gree of Master of Arts. The year fol-
lowing his graduation. 1878. he was
appointed as a member of the state
board Of school examiners In the
same year he received the appoint
ment Of superintendent of the CITY
schools of Pontiac, ILL.,. utilizing his
spare moments in the study OF law
towards which he had a decided lean
ing. In 1879 he came to Kansas and
was elected to the presidency Of the
State Normal, resigning from the Do
sition three years later to come to To-
peka. From that time to this Mr.
WEIGH was one Of the leading attor-
neys Of the city. His interest I'm edu-
catiOnal work. however, was aIvsv
active and he was elected president ri
the board of education and served for
1895. 900 10
In 1889 he was elected county attor-
0ey Of Shawnee county and served two
terms and made a brilliant record q G .,
courag eous prosecutor. He also served
as receiver of the United States land
Office at Topeka preceding the incln-
bency OF the present receiver. J. G.
Wood.
In 1902 he was prominently mentioned
IS candidate for justice Of the state
supreme court on the Republican ticket
but was defeated by a combination
He was most popular as a campafgr
speaker and his services were eagerly
sought by party managers. He was a.
eloquent and convincing speaker He
was formerly associated with his son
C. d. WEIGH, the Arm known as Welcf
& WEIGH. c.. d. WEIGH later remozins
to Cofeyville. Kan.
Mr. WEIGH IS survived by a wife auf
four chtldren. Mrs Burton Pugh. c. D
WEIGH, William WEIGH and Katber{ne
Welch. all of whom were present a
the bedside with the exception of VIII
Jam Weleh who IS stationed with ths
United States army la Arizona.
Mr.. Welch has been a prominen
member OF the First Methodist church
ever since his removal to this city. III
always took deep interest in the besi
side OF civic matters and was noted
partisan Of the forces which tried IL
maintain the enforcement Of the pro
hibitory law In the county and city