The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-08-19
OBSEQU|ES Of
JOHN NJ DONALD
Largely Attended Services Held
in the Assembly Hall for
Pioneer.
TRIBUTES PAID BY
LEADERS OF THE CHURCH
Some Speakers Refer to Time
When DeeeaSd Aided PrOmi-
nent Churchmen.

All that was mortal of John McDol
aid, Sr., one of the pioneers of Utah
who died nt his home in this city Mon
day morning, of general debility, was
consigned to mother earth Thursday aft
ernoon at the close of impressive serv-
ices held in the assembly hall, at which
eloquent tributes were paid the mem
ory of the deceased by the members OF
the first presidency and other leaders
of the Mormon faith. A large congrc-
CATION of mourners were in attendance
at the services, thus testifying the high
esteem in which the deceased wRs held,
The oak casket which enclosed the re
mains was surrounded with beautiful
floral offerings, notable among which
were large center piece from the
family; Il violin and bow from the EN-
ployees of the Mcdonald Candy com
pany. this being the instrument upon
which Mr.. Mcdonald loved to play, and
an anchor from the Old Folks Central
committee, of which he was member.
The Pallbearers.
The pallbearers were John Smith, An
drew Smith, Apostle Joseph +. SmIth,
Jr. William and James Barton and Will
ford Woodriff. Jr. Interment was in
the city cemetery. and the grave was
dedicated by Patriarch John Smith.
The speakers stand was draped IN
white and the services were conducted
by Bishop Hunter of the Eighth ward.
After the temple choir had given soft
Every Hour prayer was offered by
Elder Joseph Keddington. A quartette
composed of j. d. Spencer George D,
Pvper, Fred C.. Graham and Horace s.
Ensign then gave q beautiful selcc-
tion.
President Lund's Eulogy.
President Anthon II. Lund was the
first speaker. he regretted that Presi-
dent Smith was absent, because he knew
that the president would have liked to
pay tribute to the memory of the de.
ceased. The deceased had finished his
course, fought u good fight and kept
his faith, and the speaker lelleved there
was a crown laid up for that good man.
Early in life he received the faith,
and his life had been consistent with
the church. His faith never wavered,
he was always staunch and true, rejoic-
ing in the gospel and the faith given
him. His integrity was never doubted;
he was true to his friends and true to
his church. "I will say to the fam
ily," snid President Lund in conclu-
sion, "rejoice that you had the father
YOU had. Emulate the good things you
saw in him and it will be well with
you President Lund expressed deep
sympathy for the widow and family.
John Henry Smith 8 Tribute.
President John Henry Smith was next
called to address the congregation.
There was scarcely citizen in Salt
Lake or any section Of the state who
has been here any length Of time, said
he. but what would feel honorcd in
making some remarks at the bier of
another of those heroes Of the past who
have done so much in laying the foun-
dations of this city and state. and aid
ing in the establishment of this West
crn land. Words spoken could not add
to or take away from the work or the
character of the deceased, Coming here
in the early times, he was successful
in the business in which he engaged
and made a fixed and established inn
press upon the people with whom he
came in contact. Away back in the
past his humorous, musical nature made
it's impress, and that spirit of music,
of happiness and of Joy had gone with
him all through his life. Mr.. Mcdonald
had always been the same sturdy, re-
liable character which had made every
man and woman conversant with his
life esteem and honor him. He was
always a pleasant, agreeable, good
humored man with whom it was pleas
ure to associate. President Smith re-
ferred to the satisfaction it would be
to the sons to say as they approached
the old home, HIn that home was the
impress Of true manhood conveyed; in
that home was sturdy character and
leading spirit that made an impress Of
integrity and honor that will go with
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A Home Of Refuge.
After the rendition of "Resurrec-
ton Day" by George D. Pyper, Apos-
tie Charles w. Penrose was called upon
to speak. He referred to the courage
and devotion of the deceased in pow
erty and privation and In affluence and
plenty, and alluded to the assistance
which his wife had given him through
out life. "I have been thinking con
timed the apostle. "of President Wood
ident Joseph +, Smith. who found in
the Mcdonald home a quiet and pleas
ant retreat in times Of difficulty and
trial Brother Mcdonald and his fam.
ily were true and faithful in those
times; they have been true and faith
full to the last
Horace S. Ensign then sang the solo
'IFaco to Face. -
Bishop George Romney, the next
speaker, in the course Of his address
said: "I know that in the trying times
of this church when prominent men
were being hunted. the deceased and
family furnished them home and did
all that they possibly could for them
to make them comfortable and happy.
] am sure if President Joseph +. Smith
were here today he would take great
pleasure in testifying to the memory of
John Mcdonald" +"
Apostles Hyrum M, Smith and Heber
j. Grant were the other speakers. A
solo was rendered by Mrs. Lizzie
Thomas Edward, and e duet by Mrs.
choir in chorus, after which the bene-
diction was pronounced bv Apostle Ly-
nan.