Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-14
Mr.. HERON LAID TO REST
FUNERAL SERVICES AT HOME
THIS AFTERNOON.
1nterment in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Resolutions Adopted by
Trade Organizations.

The body Of the late James Whitley
Herrop was borne to it's last resting
place. in Oak Hill cemetery, this after
noon.
Funeral services held at the family
home. 1886 18th street northwest, were
attended by bereaved members Of the
family. and by hundreds of sorrowing
friends.
In the darkened parlor of the Heron
home the body lay in state during
most OF the day. Many passed around
the bier. paying the final tribute Of
they had been proud to call their
friend.
All around the casket there were
tributes-beautiful evidences Of the re-
spect and love of members of the FAM
lily, Of friends and business associates.
Two clergymen omciate.
Eloquent eulogies were voiced by
Rev. Samuel H. Woodrow, pastor of the
First Congregational Church, and by
Rev. B. F. Bittinger. former pastor of
the Westminster Memorial Church, who
Joined in conducting the services.
lie dCtlNe pdllDcdTcrS were T lcMlHS
Newbold, Cornelius Eckhardt, Henry
HanfOrd, Carl Stodder, Howard Fisk
and Clarence c. Archibald. represent
ing the business and advertising de-
partments of The Star. over which Mr..
Heron presided. The honorary pail
bearers were Frank B. Noyes. Rudolph
Kaufman, William 7. Galliher, J. B.
Henderson, Gen. George H. Harr1es and
A. G. Yount.
Strong expressions Of the appreciation
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strength and integrity in the business
world and of his lovable character were
voiced yesterday and today at formal
meetings of the boards of directors of
the civic and commercial bodies Of which
he was q member.
Board Of Trade Resolutions.
Resolutions adopted at a special meet
ing of the board Of directors of the
Washington Board Of Trade called by
the president, Gen. Harries, were as fol-
lows:
Resolved, That the board of directors
of the Washington Board Of Trade hear
with profound sorrow of the death of
their associate and esteemed personal
friend. J. Whitley Heron.
Mr.. Heron has been a member OF
the Board of Trade many years. He
was always actively interested in the
civil affairs of the District, and in his
chosen business activity stood always as
the type Of true gentleman whose in
tegrity of life and genial manners brought
him deserved honor and affection among
his many friends. The passing Of such
q man is distinct loss to the com
munity.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the records Of the Board of
the Heron family"
Tribute Of Banking Associates.
At a regular meeting of the board OF
directors of the American National Bank,
held this morning. the following resolu-
tons were unanimously adopted:
Whereas. it has pleased the great
Creator to remove from this life Our
esteemed friend and fellow-director,- the
late J. Whitley Heron, who, by his kind
ly manner high character and the zeal
and fidelity ever manifested in the dis
charge of his duties as director and Sec
rotary of the bank, greatly endeared him
self to us all and commanded our high
regard and admiration; therefore be 1t
Resolved That in his death this bank
has sustained the loss of a most valua-
BILE and efficient officer. who. as a di-
rector and latterly as secretary. was un-
firing in his efforts to promote the well
fare of this institution.
THAT this board hereby tenders his
family It's sincere sympathy In their sore
bereavement, and that. as a further mark
of our esteem and respect, we attend his
funeral in a body; and
THAT a copy Of these resolutions be
forwarded to his family. published In
the daily newspapers. and be spread upon
the records of this bank
Chamber of Commerce Acts.
President GUIDE called a meeting of the
board of directors of the Chamber of
Commerce yesterday afternoon. The fol-
lowing resolutions were adopted:
Resolved by the board of directors of
the Chamber of Commerce, That We have
learned with deep sorrow of the untimely
death of our esteemed fellOw-member. ].
Whitley Heron. His personal relation
with each member of this board was Of
the most friendly and loving character.
His long experience in and his natural
aptitude for business rendered his advice
and counsel most valuable in the admin
istration of the affairs Of this chamber.
I'VE extend to his bereaved family our
most heartfelt sympathy
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