The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-03-05


lclined denomination and retired from
the bench in 1885 and took up prac
Itice In oskaloosa. forming partner
ship with J. C. Williams, and later he
became associated with B. W. Pres
ton. Following the dissolution OF this
partnership he has practiced alone,
being actively engaged at every term
of court and his advice and expert
Ience were in demand in almost every
case OF note before the local bar He
was man Of many activities, yet he
did not neglect his practice.
The deceased was a public-spirited
man ana his public service occupied
great portion OF his busy life. He
was interested in public affairs and
his knowledge of men and matters
gave him prominent place in city,
county and state politics. He has
held positions of honor and trust al
most without number He was elect
ed to the state assembly as represent
alive from Mahaska in 1898, serving
term of two years He was chosen
to the state senate in 1895 and by con-
tinuous choice he served in this place
in the Twenty-sixth, Twenty-seventh
and Twenty-eighth General Assem-
blies. He took an important part in
the legislation of the state during
these periods and he erected for him
self a monument that will be as last
ing as the organization OF the state
ne served. He was appointed mem
Der of the Iowa yicksburg National
Commission, was elected president of
the Iowa Bar Association, was a mem.
Der of the International Congress OF
Law of St Louis. has served as Vice
Commander of the Iowa Department
G. A. r., and has held numerous other
national and state appointments and
Offices
The deceased was as prominent in
Masonic circles as elsewhere. He
was a Templar and a York Rite Ma
son. He held Office in the Iowa Grand
Lodge of Masons, having been Grand
Orator and Grand Treasurer through
several terms. Together with Judge
Wilson of Newton he edited and pub
lished the Masonic Digest" a valu-
able compendium of Masonic Law and
he welded a wide influence in Ma
sonic jurisprudence.
Judge Blanchard was married at
Montezuma, January -, 1870, to Miss
Sarah Kilburn. To this union were
born daughter, Mrs. Rose Jerrel,
wife OF b. o. Jerrel of this city, and a
son, Claude, of Davenport The wife
was deceased at Oskaloosa, Feb. 10,
1878. Mr.. Blanchard was married to
Miss Jozelle Williams, June 8, 1886.
The lady died in this city April %,
1897. Mr.. Blanchard was again mar
tied to Miss May Farmer of KirkviDs,
Mo-, Sept 80, 1904 The lady, togeth-
,r with son and daughter above men
Toned, survive. ~
Judge Blanchard was a imam widely
known, honored and resi- ected gener-
ally. He was of the highest type of
citizenship. He came - oskaloosa to
make his residence fin 1874 and he
took his place amdhg the people and
vas representative of the city wher-
ever his activities led him. He loved
mis- home and he loved his city and no
lome or place in the city has been
more open to friends and to social en-
tertainment that the Blanchard place
Fhe Judge was possessed of a pecul-
lar and striking personality. He was
reserved and dignified but sympa-
thetic and condescending. He was
conservative and deliberate, but act
i've and fearless. In conflict and con-
tFoyersy he was tactful but sharp and
incisiye and his sarcasm of word and
manner were we'll known personal
characteristics.
The death of the gentleman is a
loss to the city and the regret at his
passing is general. He was a good
nan and in his work he has helped
20 write the history of the city. His
name will ever be identified with the
years when Oskaloosa was struggling
FOR advancement and his example will
leave lasting impress upon those
who have known and who have work
I'd with him.
The funeral will be held at the late
residence on North Third street, Fri
day, March 6, at two o'clock p. m.