The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-01

lodge he was always faithful and
conscientious member and was well
loved and respected by all the men,
| bers.
Tributes from two of the members
We're read by Mr.. Blood. One was
from Ed. S. Lotion who spoke of him
from the young business mans side
and the other from w. ]. Roberts who
knew him for over quarter of cen
fury. Both were beautiful and were
full of the highest words of esteem
that could be given and paid to any
man who had so endeared himself in
the hearts of the people as had Mr..
Matthias. Mr.. Matthias was the young
mans friend who knew how to give
advice to the youno man and in giving
1t was always exceedingly careful.
When approached with plan he
would always give 1t serious thought
to see if it we're feasible before impart-
ing what he thought best. If one
would listen to him and follow what
he said, they would be sure not to go
He was always like an older brother
and during his business career was
like one, to those who sought him for
advice among the young men,
Mr.. Roberts knew A. j. Matthias for
over quarter of a century coming in
to close contact with him in bust
ness way, Mr. Matthias being a client
of his. Briefly 1t could be stated that
he was in class by himself, he was
naturally thought well of by the peo-
pie, and was always kindness and
charity in itself. In business way
he was a genius and was not of the
ordinary type of business men. In
Ills community he will be missed as
a banker, citizen, advisor and friend.
A resolve to hold in high esteem his
memory and good works while resi-
dent and friend of the Keokuk public
was read by Mr.. Blood, being drawn
up by members of the Odd Fellows
lodge Odd Fellowship teaches broth
erly love which was one Of Mr.. Ma
thias' characteristics and made him
loved and respected by all. He was
compared to the good Samaritan and
lastly he always stood for the truth.
AS Mr. Blood knew him, he was &C
curate in both speech and manner.
was good toward neighbor, friend and
christian gentleman.
| After Mr.. Blood's talk, Rev. Will
| liams took opportunity to eulogize the
memory of the citizen and public
friend and his words were beautiful
| and heart spoken, speaking in behalf
of the entire congregation.
| l.. A. Hamill spoke of A. j. Ma
| thias from the business mans stand
point. He painted on the canvass OF
the business world of Keokuk pic
/ tire to which Keokuk men can look,
/ follow and admire.
When talking business or greeting
friend they were always met with
smile. Mr.. Matthias often said that
! every young man In his own commun-
ity had his business duties to perform.
The peculiar way Mr.. Matthias had
of writing his autograph was NEIL
toned by Mr.. Hamill, his signature
characterizing his life, being clean'
clear cut and in a business way
In times of perplexity, many young
men have gone to him for advice and
have never been told to come back
tomorrow but were given advice that
helped them in their troubles. There
is no one but who can say that they
have gone to Mr.. Matthias at one time
! or. another in business way and re-
/ ceived good fatherly advice He was
always thoughtful to make some one
else feel good and was kindness itself
/ to the young man.
| A bankers testimonial toward him
was made during the recent visit Of
the bankers of district II to this city,
when one of them remarked that he