The Lamar register., 1917-04-25
OBITUARY

10 nAnnoOQJ ana married ECnA Z.
Kalb October 25th, 1888. One child,
Joseph Ray Gould, came to gladden.
their home on June 18th, 1887. After
a short residence in Kansas the fam
lily moved to Lamar, Colorado, in Feb
ruary, 1890, where they have lived up
to the time of his death. On coming
to Lamar Mr.. Gould entered into the
banking business with his life long
friend, Mr.. B. B. Brown, which final
ly resulted in their coming into pos
session of the First National Bank of
Lamar, of which Mr.. Gould became
cashier, which position he held up to
the time of his death, Mr.. Brown re-
manning president. Mr.. Gould was
sufferer for many years from an in
ternal trouble, for which he under
went several operations. He left La
mar for Denver on April 9th, for an
other operation to relieve him, which
occurred on the 18th, and from which
he died in St. JoSeph's hospital at
Denver on April 18th, at 1913 a. m
Besides the wife and son Ray, he
leaves to mourn his loss his mother
and one sister who reside at Berkeley,
California, and a brother who resides
in Washington, d. G., as well as
many other relatives and a host Of
warm friends.
He was a member of the following
fraternal orders: The Elks, Knights
Of Pythias, Woodmen, and charter
member Of the following Masonic Or
ders: A. F. d A NJ, Chapter, Royal
and Select Masters and Commandery,
all located at Lamar.
Mr.. Gould was a successful banker,
and had a faculty Of making friends
and binding them to him by bonds of
friendship stronger than bands Of
steel. Coming to Lamar at IN early
period of its history he was Identified
with every important enterprise for
its growth, and was prominent in
every industrial undertaking. He built
up large clientage for his bark, who
will miss his good and timely advice
in their business matters of which
they used TO frequently conSult him.
he was Z member Of the Board of
Directors of the Carnegie Library
from its creation to his death, and
was Of great help to that institution.
He had a genius for composing diff
ficulties that have arisen between men
and promoting harmony in matters
pertaining to the Arkansas valley.
A man Of high ideals he inspired
those who were associated with him
to look at matters in a bread and
helpful way that has been productive
of much good in this community.
His family have lost an affectionate
husband and father, his acquLintances
q devoted friend, and this community
one Of its most important ard help
full members, who was always ready
to give his personal efforts and finan-
cial aid to build up Lamar and the Ar
kansas valley.
Mr.. Gould measured up well in
life's manhood; he lived kolorably;
his accounts arc closed; may everlast-
ing peace lie his.
Masonic History
The following is the Masonic his
tory of Brother Welly C. Gould: :.
Lamar Lodge No. 80, A. F. & A. NJ.
Initiated April 8, 1892.
Passed May Ia, 1892.
Raised May Is, 1892.
Treasurer 1893 and 1897.
j. w. 1895.
S. w. 1896 and 1897.
W. NJ. 1898 and 1900.
Treasurer 1918 to 1915 inclusive.
Orient Chapter No. 80, Royal Arch
Masons
Received Mark Master Degree Aug.
81, 1895.
Received Past Master Degree Aug.
"a, 1895.
Received Most Excellent Ma ster De-
gree Aug. "a, 1895.
Received Royal Arch Degree Aug.
%, 1895.
Was High Priest 1905.
Was Treasurer for several years.
Oriental Council No. Is Royal and
Select Masters