Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-11-15
IN MEMORiAM.

Today it Is the sad duty al The Herald
10 chronicle the death of one whom it has
long held in the highest esteem. one for
whom the publishers have long cherished a
very warm and genuine affection. Rev.
Jesse T.. J. Craig, who for some time held
the position of editorial writer on The
Herald. has laid Town the pen. has turned
in his last "30' to the editorial copy hook,
and passed from the paths OF men to the
reward that awaits those who are faithful
60 the trust reposed IN them while upon
earth.
Ii j. with the deepest sorrow that We
have said farewell to Mr. Craig forever
During his year of service ON The Herald.
his employers and fellow worker had the
privilege of knowing him well. Ills was 4
rare spirit. 4 hiah-souled man. clean 81
mind. pure Of heart, honorable. true a.
gold. Never did ia ignohlc thought find
ludeiuent ia his mind. Ii was indeed \ real
privilege 10 know him. an honor tu claim
him a. a friend.
10 his work a. 4 Christian minister. the
highest tribute that can be paid J. the love
shown by those ID whom he mini~tered.
and the sorrow felt by each and every one
Of them ut his death. The best years 81
his life were given IN the service Of the
Divine Master. and from the depths Of u
heart rich in godlv wisdom. he gave 10 MS
people lessons in religion which doubtless
have brought strength and comfort 10
many n weary soul.
OF his ability as an editorial writer, Mr..
Craiq's work on The Herald stands n an
abiding proof. Possessing a bright intel
liecnce. keen wit. a wide fund of mforma-
ton. and unusually clear Judgment. hi~
work was always superior. always most
acceptable. Not only was he a widely
read man. but he possessed an unusually
retentive memory. lie was a d~iScriminat-
ing reader. and always cleaned the best
that his reading might offer. Being him
self n writer Of talent and ability. he was
ut home in the world 81 literature. to
which he also contributed some mcritoriou~
productions. liz novel "Michael Car
michael published under the nom *
plume Of "Milc~ >andv~.' enjoyed consid-
cradle popularity M the time of it, pub
LEGATION. though the returns from the work
as 4 financial venture were far from equal
TO its merits from Il literary standpoint.
He was also for wears 4 frequent contribu-
tor to the current short story and serial
literature Of the day. Ills writings were
characterize by 4 quaint humor. he cx-
celIed in narrative. and much 81 hi work
deserves a permanent place in American
literature.
Mr.. Craig editorials in The Herald
were always admired and appreciated.
His work in this respect was most crafty
Ing Ia hiS employers. lie never failed 10
accomplish the best results. His contri-
buttons under the name of the dope
Artist were a fine Illustration of his abil-
itv with the pen. Now gay. now grave.
now witty, now eloquent. and often very
beautiful. the Dope Artist column never
failed to be received with appreciation by
Herald readers. During the period of the
existence of the sunday Herald. Mr..
Craig's lay sermons were one of it, finest
features. lie was also OF the create. as
s%istance in compiling the literary page Of
the Sunday Herald. lie gave un~tintedly
Of his store Of information and learning.
Always a willing worker. always bright
and cheerful, kind and considcrate. ne wa.
indeed one of the most lovablc men. ii has
been our fortune ID know. ii i no won.
der that he won for himself - warm 4
place in the regard 81 IN fellow workers.
no wonder that today they are heavy
hearted and sorrowful. They have lost II
friend who was dearly beloved, and who