The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-18

day morning at 1925 o 'clock. The death
or the venerable man, at the age Of SO,
and in the presence of his devoted
wife and son, closed life replete with
noble qualities and sterling service to
fraternity and public. The history of
Christopher Diehl is book whose chap
tcrS depict character and purpose
worthy of sincere espousal
Many Years a Mason.
Mr.. Diehl was initiated into the Ma,
sonic order September 90, 1865. From
that date until death, his devotion to
the cause of Masonry was faithful and
incessant. and be won all the bounte-
Gus bonors that his esteeming fraternal
associates could bestow upon him. His
interchangeable energy, loyalty and scrv-
ice carried his name to the rcmotest
parts of the world of Masonry. Dur
ing his fraternal career, Mr.. Diehl WAS
several times honorcd with public Of
flee in the city. His fulfillment of
public duties was admirably in keep
lug with his fraternal record, and he
twice declined third terms. Commend
able works are the frution of his splen~
did literary abilities, and it was large
lv through his efforts that Salt Lake
WIS given its free public library.
In the passing of Christopher Diebl,
the community has lost a we'll known
and beloved character who will remain
firmly fixed in the hearts and esteem
Of his fellow citizens. He was a man
Of determination, a devoted husband
and father, friend to the needy and
an altruistic citizen in the highest sense
of the term. He believed that the chief
good and supreme end of conduct are
To be found in pure bcnevolence to 9TH
ers IN subordinatiou of self-interest.
His death was due TO infirmltles Incl
dent 10 old age and will be mouned
by thousands
Ill for Months.
Mr.. Diehl had been i'll since January
and although unable to actively fill
his positions, kept constantly in close
loved so well. During the last few
months of his illness, he was confined
TO his bed most of the time. Though
his frail frame was racked with pain
for two days prior 10 his passing, he
bore up under suffering with great for
titudc, and was apparently rewarded
with peace a few hours before his
death.
Mr.. Dichl is survived by his widow.
one son. Christopher B. DichI, former
~ Judge In the criminal division OF
the city court; three grandchildren, one
daugbter-ip-law,. two sisters and one
niece. The sisters are Mrs. Katy Men,
mel of New York. and Mrs. Margaret
Layerzath Of New Haven, Conn The
ncicc is Mrs, S. B. King of this city.
Mrs. Christopher 3. Dichl and her three
children. who have been in southern
California. were sent news OF Mr..
Diehl IS death, and are fastening home"
ward.
Funeral Next Sunday,
Funeral services WILL be held under
the auspices OF the grand lodge of
Utah, l.. 4 NJ, in the Masonic temple,
corner First South and Second East
streets, Sunday afternoon at o clock.
Members of all Masonic bodies here
will be present. Details Of the cere-
mony will be arranged by 2 special
committee of Mr.. Diehl's Masonic as
sociates. in conjunction with the family
members The body will be prepared
for burial by :. y. Evans and Eber
". Hall. Masonic brothers of the de-
parted grand secretary.
NJ the time OF death, Mr.. Diehl was
grand secretary OF the grand lodge OF
No. =. grand lodge librarian, recorder
for all local Masonic bodies, "A life mem
ber and secretary for Utah of the Ma
sonic Veterans association of the Pa
cific coast, member of Cheyenne con-
jstory No L. member of the supreme
council of the thirty-third degree and
knight commander of the court of
honor. lie also represented the grand
lodges of Quebec, Cuba, South Caro-
lima and Montana.
Reached Highest Degree.
Mr.. DiebI became thirty third de-
gree Mason in December, 1000. This
is the highest honor in degrees that
the order can bestow and Mr.. Diehl
was one of only about a half dozen in
the state who held that distinction. 1t
is understood that C. B, Jack, who has
been active in assisting Mr. Diehl as
grand lodge secretary, will succeed to
that place of honor.
Christopher Diehl was born March 90,
1881, at Butzbach, Grand Duehy Of
Hcsse- Darmstadt, Germany. His par
ents were Adolph and Magdal enc
(Meisinger) Diehl. His father died
when Mr.. Diehl was il years old, and
the family was left destitute. Earning
native town outside Of school hours,
he gained his carly education in the
common and compulsory schools of the
district, between his sixth and four.
tcenth wears. Upon the death of his
father. his efforts to advance were re-
doubled, because or the added RESPONSE
bility that was thrown upon his shoul.
ders.
Stood High in School.
At the age of II years he was con-
frmed in the Lutheran church and was
at the head OF class of twenty three
pupils in his school. He was then ap.
prentIced to q barber to learn that
trade, aud for three years served as an
apprentice, with meager pay. He then
hranched into the business for himself
On q small scale. and in 1851 sailed
FOR America In the sailboat Ne
chanic 8 Own, The boy had shipped
in the steerage and the forty-6ve DAYS
of tempestuou5 voyage proved severe
trial for him
With spirit undaunted, he struck out