Cañon City record., 1906-03-15

Mr.. haynOldS was all OF his lie a
strong supporter of the temperance
movement, and it has been in great
measure due to his influence that the
local sale of liquor in times past has
been kept under proper restrictions A
strong love for the members of his
family was one of Mr.. Reynolds con-
spicuous traits of character, which, OF
itself, indicates an exalted manhood.
While commissioner of the peniten-
tiary he founded for the inmates of
of one thousand volumes, which is
known as the Reynolds Library.
How well Mr.. Reynolds succeeded in
life is shown by the wide circle of
friends he attracted to himself who re-
spected him for his sterling qualities
strated abilities as financier.
Mr.. Reynolds was firm believer in
the benefits of life insurance as a
business asset, and carried insurance
in the sum of over 100000, which will
inure to the benefit of his estate.
At midnight, Thursday, March s, the
spirit of Frederic A. Reynolds passed
over the Great Divide, his last mo-
ments being made happy by the pres
ence of his wife and children.
Mr.. Reynolds has three brothers liv-
ing, two of whom were here TO at
tend the funeral. Joshua, president of
the First National Bank of Albuquer-
que. and jefferson, president of the
First National Bank of Las Vegas, and
Albert, who still resides at the old
home.
During the day the family has been
in receipt of numerous kilograms of
coincidence and sympathy from men
prominent in the political and business
life of the state.
The funeral services were held at
ternoon at three o'clock. The body
lay in state from noon till the hour
for the funeral, and was viewed by
thousands of the friends of the de-
ceased. The church has a seating ca
pacity OF 500 and the aisles and
the immense auditorium was packed,
and yet hundreds could not gain ad-
mission 10 the building. The crowd
was by far the largest ever gathered
to pay homage TO departed friend
in this community.
The ceremonies were conducted by
the pastor. Rev. ]. T. Thomes. On the
platform were the pastors of all the
churches of the city. Rev. Mr.. Hen
derson read that passage from scrip
ture which SO aptly applies when
father has fallen in Israel: And
Samuel Died" Mr.. Reynolds was ever
the friend of the young man and
quartet of young men: Mr.. Dawson,
Mr.. Chapson, Mr. Mcdonald and Mr..
Morse sang one of his favorite hymns.
pastor of the Baptist church offered
beautiful tribute in his prayer. Miss
Elvira Jones, of Denver, for whom
the deceased had had the warnest
friendship. sang The Hills Far
Away" Rev. ]. t. Thomas paid that
tribute of affection to his departed
friend and elder which could only
come from a heart touched by love.
Rev Mr.. Entorf offered prayer and
quartet of young women: Miss Harl,
Mrs Eichhorn. Mrs. White and Miss
Dale sang another of Mr.. Reynolds
favorite hymns. ''One Sweetly Solemn
Thought"
The floral offerings were most pro-
fuse and beautiful aand filled the en-
tire front of the auditorium.
: The pail bearers were the eleven
elders of the church: Judge C. f.
Waldo, Judge S. P. Dale. c. H. Whit
more. J. S. Kiskaddon. S. H. Atwater.
j. N Wright, n B. King. Geo. T.
Wood. H. E. Smith, C. ]. Fredrickson,
and J. X. Humphrey.
The body was laid to rest in the
family plot at Lakeside cemetery.
A large delegation from the Colorado
State Bankers Association and other
prominent men of the state, attended
the funeral. among whom were: Ex-
Governor Alva Adams, Pueblo Saw
ings Bank: Thomas Kelly, First Ma
tional Bank, Denver: F. b. Gibson. In
ter-State Trust Company, Denver;
Gordon Jones, United States National
Bank. Denver; A. Sutton, First Ma
tional Bank. Colorado Springs; C. f.
Hemming, FL Paso National Bank,
Colorado Springs: J. A. Thatcher and