The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-04-14


The sudden passing away Of Harry W.
Tenpiar. popular printer employed in
the once OF the foreman Of printing, as
signed 10 the assistant foremsn's room
as desk man. came as a distinct shock
about 4 O'Clock on Tuesday evening last.
During the session Of Congress he was
on an intermediary detail from 10 a. m.
to $50 .. m He quilted the ONCE at
the usual hour IN the evening in ques-
tion. to all appearances in accustomed
health and with the same cheerful dis
position. Repairing to the dinfng-room
at the corner Of Fourth and G. Streets
Northwest. In company with A p E.
Doyle. while In the act Of eating he was
seized with choking sensation, and in
4 a few moments, notwithstanding medical
aid had been summoned. the vital spark
had fed.
The subject Of this notice was born In
Harrisburg, Pa. forty-two years ago.
After attending the public schools Of that
city and graduating from the high school
with the honors Of his class, he learned
the printing trade. serving his appren-
| ticeship In the State once OF that city
during the term OF State Printer Ed
ward Myers. He subsequently engaged
In number OF successful business I'M
dertalCings.
In January. 1895, Mr. TempIar received
an appointment to the Government Print
ing Once. through the Civil Service
Commission, from shiremanstown. cum
berland County. Pa. in the then Eight
zenith Congressional District, and was as
signed to the document room. The new
appotntee, having a good practical knowl-
edge Of the trade. was soon regarded as
an invaluable person, which. together
with his pleasing personality, made him
exceedingly popular.
His advancement since 1907 has not
only been rapid, but highly pleasing to
bis friends. He had always been a
strong union man, and while a member
OF Harrisburg Union. No. Il. before COM
Ing to Washington, he was regarded as
one Of their ablest members. His eff
forts in behalf Of the advancement OF
the cause. as well as his broad views SO
frequently expressed at the meetings of
No. lol, were well known.
He was a delegate from Columbia
Union to the I. T. L. convention at Hot
Springs. Colo. He was an active mem
Der Of the Washington Centennial Lodge,
F. A A. NJ, also Of Cathedral Chapter.
o. E. s.. No. II, of which he was the
past patron. He had recently taken the
first degree in Royal Arch Masonry: a
member Of Washington Tribe. OF Ben
Hur, No ], and OF Government Printing
Council, No. I'll, Of the National Union.
The services in the family apartments
at the lexington. Fourth and T Streets
Northeast. at s o'clock on Wednesday even
ing, conducted by the pastor OF the United
Brethren Church. TO which he belonged,
Rev. Charles E. Fuitz, was attended by a
large body OF mourners. The minister
referred to the high character Of the de-
ceased, and that he always looked upon
the bright side of life. He also mem
toned the different church organizations
with which he had been closely identified
Ia member Of the choir, of the pastors
class. and the chorister Of the Sunday
school Flowers in profusion covered the
casket the loving gifts Of associates and
friends. The deceased Is survived by his
widow, who has the sincere sympathy of
all.
The remains. attended by the following
pallbearers. Wallace Streator, ]. c.
Lesher, Washington Topham, Fred II.
Berger. Jason Waterman, and William
J. Mailman, and accompanied by a num-
Der Of friends from this city, were con-
veyed to Harrisburg on the 1I:55 a. m. |
train on Thursday. The funeral took
place at p. m. on Friday, the remains |
being laid away in the family plot In the \
cemetery at Shiremanstown. Pa, by the |
side Of his infant son.
Misses Gordon and Regain, recently
among the reported sick. were kindly
remembered by friends in the document
section on Easter with beautiful flowers.
Intelligence has been received Of the
passing away OF the wife Of Mr. B. A.
Reid. at her late residence in Baltimore,
Nd For a number of years Benny
Familiarity known. was a well-known
floor hand in the G. P. o.. both on the
day and night forces.
Hazard Wheeler. of the carpenter and
paint shop section. has almost recovered
from recent painful accident sustained
to his left foot.
Friends of Mr. Dennis J. oIeary, the
yell-known pressman in charge of Sec
lion, viii be pleased to learn that he has
almost entirely recovered from a serious
illness OF several weeks
Miss clarissa B. Regain has returned to
,fhce.
William H. Anderson. skilled laborer in
he document section. day. has resigned.
Mr.. Philip s. Steele. general utility man
n the document section, day, celebrated
lis birthday on Wednesday. He was born
n Hagerstown. Nd, on the 10th day OF
April IS.
Members and friends OF organized labor
Ihould have no hesitancy IN purchasing
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