The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1908-03-27

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from what we learn he did not think
seriously Of it himself He attended the
last meeting of the Commercial Club on
Monday of last week, bore his usual
cheerfu disposition and took the old
time interest in all that was done. But
pneumonia had taken possession OF him,
and this, added to other ailments, was
too much and the end came in peace.
Mr.. Lennox was citizen highly es-
teemed There was nothing pessimistic
I'D his disposition. He had pleasant
word for every one, and was never so
hurried that he could not stop a moment
and shake hands with the most humble.
He especially loved Colfax. Having
started out in early manhood in the
theatrical business, which he followed
closely for Is years, he Travelled over
every part Of the United States and into
Mexico and Canada until he reached
Coltax, where he hove to and cast an
chOr-the climate, the surroundings, the
citizenship being to his liking. Here he
spent the remainder of his life. Nothing
was too good for Colfax and Whitman
county. AS head of the Commercial
Club, as manager of the county fair, in
whatever capacity he was called, he was
ever ready to drop private affairs and
labor for the public veal What we
have of a public nature, notably the
beautiful Ridgeway theater, we owe
mostly to his efforts. He was far in
advance even Of those whose earthly
possessions greatly exceeded his. We
shall miss him.
MIR. Lennox was greatly attached to
his home. He was married seven years
ago last November to Mrs. Julia Hun
gate. Having been a wanderer most OF
his life, but now tasting the sweets of
home, it was to him an inspiration; be
basked in it's sunshine he loved the
quiet influence. The garden, the home,
it's occupants, were near and dear to
him.
Mr.. Lennox was born in Wooster, o
He and Charles Larkins of Spokane first
met as young men in the state of Maine,
both joining a theatrical company.
MIR. Lennox started out as advance
agent, but his business ability was soon
recognized and ever afterward he was
no - ho& g.
several years for the celebrated George
Primrose minstrels. The friendship that
sprang up at that early period between
Mr.. LennOx and Mr.. Larkine continued
till death came, they travelling together
and having business relations covering a
period of 20 years. Mr.. LennOx first
came to Colfax in 1891 with q theatrical
company. He returned in 1892 and de
cided to quit his nOmadic life and make
COlfax his home. Even at that early
date he was troubled with asthma and
bronchial affection, and the climate here
seemed to give him relief. He remained.
however, a theatrical manager for seve-
raj years, having charge of the COlfax
Opera House, in Pioneer block, until the
Ridgeway was built. In fact, he may be
said to have been a theatrical manager
all his life, for did he not continue to
way till the end came ? For many years
Mr.. Lennox was engaged in the real
estate and insurance business, in which
he prospered and had the undivided con
fidence of all with whom he came in
contact.
The funeral took place last Sunday
from the Congregational church, Rev. J
Herbert Bainton officiating, the floral
decorations being particularly notice
able. 1t was one of the largest ever seen
in Colfax. The capacity Of the church
was more than taxed to hold the throng
that attended. The burial was under
the auspices of Occur d'Alene Lodge No
-, K. of P, who were out in large mum
bers, several coming from near by towns
to pay their last respects. Caantbe
Lodge No. II, Pythian Sisters; Wash
ington Chapter No. 16, Eastern Star
Verona Lodge No. 13, Rebekahs, also
attended in numbers. The paIl-bparers
were Q. L. Ettinger, John n PickrelI,
Walter j Davenport, Henry W. Garfield,
John Hart, E. w. Hess. Interment took
place in Colfax cemetery.
A true friend, patriotic citizen, a
loving husband-what more should be
said !
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