Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-05

Slaughter, who served in the same
regiment that I served in during the
Civil war. Eight healthy and hand
some children were the product of
that union, and more grand children
than can compute.
Mr.. Nash was a whole-souled,
genial gentleman, intellectually
bright, witty and observing. He pos
sessed q keen sense of humor, and
while his quips and satirical comment
were sharp-pointed they were entirely
and charming companion, a good
citizen, and a, promoter of every in
terest tending to the advancement of
his community. AS a trail-blazer and
pioneer his name will ever occupy a
conspicuous place in the early history
Of the Red river valley.
James Twamley was another old
timer who balanced his earthly ac-
counts during the recent months. His
career in North Dakota began in the
late '7Os. and from that time until his
demise he was an. energetic factor in
the upbuilding OF Grand Forks. He
acquired supplies of optimism in
wholesale packages. and his stock
never run low. Everything that he
took hold of he imbued with vim and
enthusiasm: and If forceful endeavor
only was required to succeed he, would
generally bring home the bacon.
Sometimes his projects were ill-advis-
ed, but his enthusiasm and earnest ef-
fort to achieve never waned
About two years ago Mr.. Twamley
conceived project to purchase an
organ for the Congregational church,
and selected me as the pecuniary
source from which to extract the nee
essary kale. AS had previously
turned down similar request from
church, Of course Jim's eloquent plea
had to 60 into the discard. But he
did not cease his endeavors until the
last card had been played and our
correspondence prolonged for several
months. That was characteristic Of
the man-whatever he undertook to
do he brought the full power Of his
dynamic energy into play. and sur
rendered only when the last round of
ammunition had been fired.
During the gloomy years following
the panic Of 1893. Mr.. Twamiey SUI.
fered financial reverses, same as the
rest Of US; but not a whimper came
from him. He was cheerful all the
time. and met disaster with the
stoicism Of Greek philosopher. In
his early manhood he was a travelling
salesman, and his favorite beat was
the Red river valley. He early grasp
ed its unexampled opportunities and
started a, publicity campaign that at
tracted the attention Of the country.
He talked about the valley to every
body he met, extolling its productivity
ana predicting glorious future
Later. when he located at Grand
Forks, he performed the same kind
Of service for U.S. He talked, shout
cd. sang and beloved Grand Forks,
from morning till night, and obtuse,
indeed, was the person who left the
town without knowing all about Its
resources and its prospects. In all
spheres Of business life he was a pro-
motor and pusher. As a member of
the mercantile nrm Of viets & Twam-
Icy, as regent of the university. as
secretary OF the Chamber Of Com
merce. as president of a Gas COM
pany. as public administrator, as
churchman. as temperance advocate,
as m exponent Of Masonry-in fact.
in every field of human endeavor. he
brought ability and integrity. and
contributed literally Of his inexha usti-
BILE fund Of enthusiasm. He. also. will
live in history as one who performed
his full share Of pioneer work and
contributed more than his need to the
uplift and enlightenment Of border