The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-10-03

Of State Tingey, with whom Colonel
Squires was most closely associated
and who knew him best Of all. This,
in Itself. is great tribute"
showed Courage 10 End.
John Henry Smith said that some
times, as persons stood in the presence
OF the dead, they might feel that the
dead was hOnOred by the presence OF
the living; but, on that occasion, the
living Were gathered 10 express their
respect for the memory OF their de-
parted friend and fellow-worker.
Nv ords cannot add TO nor detraet
from the works of such a man as Col
onel Squires, said Mir Smith He was
a devoted and patriotic citizen; loyal
and true in every act; just and fair
TO all in public and private life and
most devoted husband and father
Mr.. smith spoke OF his last call on
Colonel Squires a few days ago and of
his brave fight for life, in which he
never lost courage. In speaking or
colonel Squlres as a member OF the
constitutional convention, Mr.. Smith,
who was chairman of the convention,
said that often he was perpleSed by
the duties OF the office. At such times,
he said, he often called on Colonel
Squlres 20 take the chair and at other
times he referred to the colonel for
counsel and advice on important mat
tiers connected with the duties OF the
presiding officer. AL ali times, he
said. Colonel Squires was ready and
willing 10 give the assistance OF his
experience ana knowledge of such af-
fairs and his work was characterized
by the uprigb tness and fairness which
were his strong characteristics.
Colonel Squires was always the same
upright, steady and fair minded man.
No question of his faith ever came TO
me and he never questioned mine and
his CHEEKY Good morning, John Hen
ry, will always remain pleasant
memory"
Aroused Patriotic Instinct.
"Parson" Simpkin spoke briefly and
with elOQueuce OF the man whom he
said he counted as brother and friend.
lie said that in case there were any
there who had been attracted through
curiosity they could not but realize
that this bit Of mortal clay had
shrouded no common soul.
In the ten years l have known hiE3
he was ever ready with a word of love
for his fellow man. l know of no man
who has given his time more beautiful
ly and courageOusly and unselfishly
for the best interests of his state than
has Colonel SquireS."
Mr.. Simpkin said that after all had
been said regarding the character of
the man. his best memory was be-
cause he was such a passionate patriot
in every thought, word and deed
colonel Squires has given TO Utah
nothing that can compare with what
he has done 70 increase patriotism in
the hearts or our people, said Rev.
Mr. Simpkin. Il thank God that ! can
stand beside the dust of Colonel
Squtres. He has gone before US 10
appear before the Great Comma ndeF-in-
Chief; carrying the mark that God
loves beSt-that mark every man
wears who has fought for flag and
country. In his death, Utah has lost
splendid brain and an honorable serV-
ant His home has lost a kind father
and husband; the Grand Army OF the
Republic has lost one of its most no
bic leaders and the country has lost
one OF its most loyal patriots. We be-
lieve he has gone from US only to
march forward TO the splendor OF
Gods Plains OF Peace and we may all
thank God for the memory of a splen-
did life of service he has left"
Many Floral Tributes.
Floral offerings were draped about
the stand and they included large
pieces from the state officials, Utah
Association OF Life Underwriters, Utah
Association OF Surety Underwriters
and various patriotic organizations.
The honorary pallbearers were Gov
ernOr William Spry. Senator Reed
SmOOt. the Rev. p. A. 6impkin. Secre-
tary Of State c. s. Tingey, Seymour b.
Young and John Henry Smith. Active
pallbearers, G. A. r. comrades, were
DR.. W. c. NeaZie, W. d. Gaby, r. q.
Sleater Frank Hall, n. d. Corser and
q. n. Austin.
The Grand Army ritual services were
read al the grave and as taps were
sounded a vOlley was fired by a squad
from the Grand Army OF the Republic.
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