The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-03-11

years he had been by common consent
the president of the Kenosha County
Bar association.
Mr.. Cavanagh was natural lawyer
and fully appreciated the true func-
ton, duties and privileges of the law
yer as an integral part and arm of the
court. His knowledge of the law was
extensive, his judgment sound, his per
ception of material and substantial
point in controversy keen and his prac-
tice honorable. He was large enough
to seek substantial justice on the
merits of cause in which he was en-
gagged, and i'll at ease when he felt
that his duty to his client made it
necessary fer him to present technical
tiles that might defeat merit.
Was Honorable in Court.
He was always frank with the court
and had the full confidence of the
court and all his brethren Of the bar.
No written stipulation was ever neces-
sary with James Cavanagh; his word
was good. No profession is more hon
orable and none should receive more
honor or stricter observance of its
ethics than the law; no profession is
of greater Importance to the people.
The members of the bar have most
important function as members Of the
last bulwark of civilized government.
The Office of the attorney is to assist
the court to the end that justice may
be done between them-to ascertain
and to do the right; the attorney owes
his first and paramount duty to the
court in assisting to this end.
Mindful of Responsibilities,
| Mr.. Cavanagh was ever mindful of
| these purposes and of the RESPONSE
bilities resting upon him as a member
of the bar and he always sought to
honorably fulfill these high duties and
obligations, not only to the court but
to the community and. the state.
Measured by whatever standard the
sum of his legal achievements is not
small. He was valued counselor in
important affairs. He was kind to and
generous toward his younger brethren
of the bar, ever ready to help them
with his experience and counsel. Be-
sides his good qualities as a lawyer,
James Cavanagh was good friend, a
dependable friend, a devoted husband
and father. From my first acquaint-
ance with him | have been impressed
with his love of home. Not that it
may be said that love of home and
family is not common thing in many
men, but some men are more thought
full about manifesting it than others.
It can be said of Mr.. 4aganagh that
above all else his first thought and his
constant care was for his family. /
am sure that his home life was very
delightful and that it will be dear
memory to those surviving. Not only
this court but this community as well.
will miss James Cavanagh greatly, for
he has been an importantt part of the
| life and activities of both"
Tribute to Henry Hastings.
Henry J. Hastings was a capable
lawyer. He had good legal mind.
Not infrequently, in the trial of causes.
he had in mind fundamental PROPOSE
| tions of law having an important, if
not controlling, bearing. on the propo-
sition under consideration, which, be-
cause not blessed with the faculty he
| did not readily impart to court and
counsel. He was a hard worker and
rriI
close and careful attention to details.
Lawyers advise others ABOUT business
affairs, but are not always good bust
ness men with regard to their own
business affairs. This may not be said
about Henry j. HASTINGS He attended
closely to his own business and par
ticipated but little in general commu-
nifty affairs. Being of a. retiring ma
ture he did not touch community life
in so. large or helpful away as did
James Cavanagh, but, nevertheless, in
his individual way he filled his niche
in life's structure. May we at this
time appropriately recall what Emer-
son said in eulogy of his friend Theo-
dore Parker, AT the death of a good
and admirable person, we meet to con-
sole and animate each other by the
recollection of his virtues have the
feeling that every mans biography is
at his own expense. He furnishes not
only the facts but the report. / mean
that all biography is autobiography.
1t is only what he tells of himself that
comes to be known and believed. He
whose voice will not be heard here
again could we'll afford to tell his ex-
perience; they were all honorable to
him.
Honors Their Memory.
"Not again will this court welcome
to its presence the lawyers and friends
whose memories we now honor. Their
passing awakens with peculiar force
reflections of that hour when the hope
and faith mate in the human heart
shall assert their supremacy over hui
man reason-that hour when the indi-
yidual life, cloud, vapor passeth
away. 1t enforces the truth of uni
versal experience that in this battle
of life sorrow must come, since none
whether young, middle aged, or old,
can escape the destiny fixed by the
immutable law of nature. S4 Sons must
take the place of their fathers; daugh-
tiers follow with holy reverence in the