Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1914-08-14
WILLIAM NJ. PRIEST
LIVED USEFUL LIFE
Northwest Pioneer, Who Crossed
Plains by Team, Passes Away ut
Ripe Old Age of Seventy
three Years

William M. Priest died at his
home on Military hill Monday morn
ing at the ripe old age of 10 years
and rs days, following a long illness
during which he suffered from heart
trouble. Funeral services were held
from the Presbyterian church
Wednesday morning at $3.50, and tho
large attendance bespoke the high
esteem in which Mr.. Priest was held.
The services were conducted by the
Rev. Leo l.. Totem, assistant pastor
Of that church. and the remains we're
shipped tc Spokane "Wednesday
morning fol burial.
William NJ Priest was born near
Sedalia, Missouri, on July 15, 1Q41.
From that place he went to Center
Vile, Ohio, where he met and mar
rled Harriet S. Ronlmous. To this
union were born eight children. of
whom seven survive.
From Ohio he came west as one
of the early pioneers, crossing the
plains by team and settling in Ore
gon. Later he removed to Washing
ton and located in the Big Bend
country, coming to Pullman in the
fall of 1899, where he has since re.
sided, On February "a, 1894, he
was married to Mrs. b. A Hunter,
who survives him. After long i'll
ness he departed this life Monday
morning, August 10, at about four
O'Clock, and long life of Christian
ity, usefulness and public spirlt was
ended.
Deceased served In the ConfeGer-
ate army during the civil war and
since coming to Pullman has taken
an active interest in all things In
which the old soldiers were con-
cerned. For several years he acted
as secretary for the Veterans Asso-
citation of Whitman and Latah coun-
ties, and until last summer, when his
illness made impossible active par
ticipation, he was instrumental in
making the annual encampments OF
that association at thiG place the
successes which they have been.
Besides his wife, Mr.. Priest leaves
seven children, four daughters and
three sons, to mourn his death. OF
no Il Afto tot
and Mrs. Mary E. Dickey reside in
California, Mrs. Rachael L. Jameson
IS living in Spokane, Mrs. Myra l..
Goodenough Is a resident of Hatton.
Paul l.. Priest resides at Dalcona,
Stanley William Priest at Dyer, and
George Priest at Wapato.
The Rev. w. G. NJ. Hays, for
many years a close friend of Mr..
Priest, sumo up the characteristics
of deceased as follows:
Piety--He was a man of prayer
and faith. Family worship was a
lifelong custom in his home and he
showed great familiarity with the
Word Of Cod. His public prayers
were couched in scriptural terms.
Until failing health prevented, he
was an attendant on the services of
the sanctuary and mid-week prayer
meetings. He once declared to the
writer that there was no kind OF
social meeting he so enjoyed az
prayer meeting. Here his remarks
and prayers were marked by strong
feeling.
Liberality in support of the church
and of every good cause. In the Nj.
E. church, South, Of Eastern Wash
ington, he was one of its most gem
erous giYers. He was known as one
of the strong supports of the College
of NJ. g. Church, South, located at
Athena, Gre. He seemed to give as
the Lord bed prospered him.
Benevolence CHARITY NO needy
soul was ever turned empty-handed
away from his home. The cry oil the
needy specially appealed to him. He
gave not only OF his means, but him
self for their comforting and relief.
Hospitality-Ever since he had
home 1t vas the welcome stopping
place of ministers of the gospel. RE
specially delighted in the compan-
ionship AMI conversation of the Cod
". Unless the circumstances OF the
moment prevented, the pastor Hn~
called at his home was always Invited
to lead the family in devotions at the
family altar.