Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-24
JUDGE ENGLISH
Is LAID TO REST
Over Seven Hundred 0mahans At
tend Funeral Services for De-
parted Jurist at st. Peters.
SCORES OF PRIESTS TAKE PART

That all Omaha is in mourning
over the death Of District Judge
James p. English was signifled at the
funeral Of tire distinguished ju-ist
at 81. Peters church, Twenty
eighth and Leavenworth streets,
yesterday, during which time no
courts we're in session.
Many judges, attorneys. represen-
totive business and professional men
Joined with hundreds of friends and
acquaintance in paying their last
public respects TO the memory OF
J, dge English. The large church
vas crowded to the doors and many
women and men stood up during
the entire service, and many score
4 followed the body to Holy Sepulcher
cemetery, where IL was placed in
receiving vault.
Hold solemn High Mass.
twenty-five priests Of Omaha and
nearby towns participated IN the solemn
! high mass. which was celebrated by n
brother OF Judge English. Rev. John r.
English OF Hubbard. Large delegations
OF judges. attorneys and knights of Co.
lumbus attended In bodies. and many Of
them served ms active and honorary pail
bearers.
Following the mass and the blessing
OF the body by Rev Father ]. f. Nc
earthly, pastor OF the parish to which
Judge English belonged. the latter priest
delivered sincere and deeply impressive
eulogistic sermon lie spoke In part as
J follows
Thousands Of Omahans are sorrowing
! and sympathzng. and gloom pervades
the city because OF the loss OF our com
mon friend, Judge English His sudden
death reminds us Of ihe fact that death
Is inevitable but that when. where and
how we die does not matter so long ms
we serve God and love our neighbor as
ourself. as Judge English did.
"Ye cannot understand Gods taking
away the head and provider Of family
but there will be n happy reunion beyond
the grave OF this family in accordance
with the words OF Jesus In St. Johns
gospel. xl., %: am the resurrection
and tho life: he that belleveth in me
; though he we're dead. yet shall he live.
Life an Open Hook.
1.-THE judges life WAS like an oper
book lie was subject to public scru-
tiny In his office. and he measured wei
up to expectations. Omaha lost goo,
man and valued asset with his pass
ing. for his heart reached out. he Ia.
high ideals, he helped his fellow MAJ
and was loyal servant and friend o
his city. state. nation and religion.
''He had charity for all. his friendship
: was OF the best and he was rue hus
band and father His life brings in
SEPARATION and Is worthy OF imitation. Ii
, tho bosom OF his family no taught hi
children and loved ana cared for then
/. with the sollcitude of wise and lovin
. father.
Tie was weighed In the balance an,
found not TO be wanting in worth. hon
esty. honor. morals and fidelity by tn,
: severe Judge. public opinion. A grea
! lesson OF his life II that nc kept tn,
| ten commandments: such men are al
ways on the road OF rectitude and safety
4 Ills life can be summed up in two words
/ for It was that OF Christian gentle
L man.
with his many virtues and dlgnifieS
1 mind. ne did good for society. A Jus
/ Judge above will reward his fidelity. 70
/ Judge English has fought a good fight
| finished his course and keep tho faith
/ Wen may God say; Well done. tho,
| good ana faithful servant"
/ Many Priests Take Part,
In celebrating the solemn high mas,
Judge Englishs brother. Rev. Fathe
English. was assisted by Rev. stephe
Dowd OF Holy Family church as deacon
Rev. J. Michigan OF st. Peters churc
as sub-deacon. and Rev. rather McCaI
thy as master OF ceremonies.
These priests also occupied positions /
the chRncel and took part in the mass
/ Right Rev. Monsignor A. NJ. Colaner
administrator OF the diocese OF Omaht
| Rev. J. A. Hearne. st. Agnes churcl
South Side; Rev. +. X. McMenemy. $. J
rector OF Creighton university: Rev. 2
I o'Driscoll. Blair; Rev. John Wallace
/ Gretna; Rev NJ. Shine. Plattsmoutl
| Rev. J. C0rmody. Jackson. Rev. ID. Hal
! rington, Rev. j. Sullivan. Rev. J. Fit
y gerald and Rev. hugh Gately. st. c,
celia's parish; Rev. T.. c. Cannon. editC
y OF the True Voice; Rev. ], Roach. S
= James orphsnage; Rev, +. Medals
.. North Platte; Rev. A., A. Flanagan. Ho
Angels church; Rev. ]. H. Buckle
Il Benson. and Rev. Father Mccarthy. S
L NJ. -