The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-19
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PRAISE, MANY
OFFER TRIBUTE


kAsNA SOAuctSEy lAlS I0l8 4ItoI.
noon. were spontaneous in the
thoughts Of his many personal
friends, business acquaintances and
fellow townsmen today.
Without reproach and with only
heartfelt tribute and grief, many
who today mourn his passing have
onered The Argus unstinted tribute
to DR.. Stewart
His nnflinching Christian spirit,
his generous kindness, his un-
firing zeal in helping others, his
compassionate consideration in al
leviating the distresses of any to
whom his was the opportunity to
render unseafsh assistance have to-
day set his name above criticism.
Praise alone ls the mortal tribute
rendered him in this, the hour of
his reward.
Characteristic are the following
OF the praise on many lips today:
James Daubney.
OF the Rock Island Rescue Mission.
DIR. Stewart, who was a great
believer in rescue mission worn,
was the first contributor to this
cause. His encouragement in the
dark ages of the mission has meant
much to the success of the work.
He was greatly concerned in the
saving Of souls and through the in
f1uence Of men like DR.. Stewart we
have been able to accomplish a
great work for the least, the last,
and the lost" ~
]. +. Dindinger
Rock Island printer.
"Dr. Stewart was an excellent
citizen. Rock Island ought to have
many more like him. In all our
business relations l have found DR..
Stewart honest, good, and con-
scientious. l never met a straighter
man"
Rock Island Welfare Association.
With hearts bowed in sorrow
the Rock Island Welfare associa-
ton until recently known as the
Associated Charities, pays loving
tribute to DR.. Stewart. For 80
years he was a member of the board
of directors of the organization and
for 20 years its president. He was
never too busy to listen to the cal
of the needy. and many there art
in the city who are mourning ths
loss of a true friend. Only Hines:
prevented him attending the meet
ings of the board and he was evel
ready with practical advice. Tn,
city has lost a great force OF gen
uine human interest for the les
fortunate and for the general vel
fare of the community. The boart
| expresses its deepest sympathy Il
the family"
DR.. Joseph De Silva.
Personal physician and friend.
"Dr. Stewart approached to
most perfect, ideal, practical Chris
tan gentleman. His interest il
the poor and afflicted never cease
nor his untiring effort to promot
the common good. Such character
are rare and for that reason stan
out very conspicuor sly in the com
munoty in which they reside. H
was a thorough gentleman fron
every point OF view. He was hon
esty personified and his characte
is one that the community ca
point to with pride. His deaf
brings an irreparable loss to tn
community. The medical profes
sion was honored by having hiI
a member"
E. C. Fisher,
| Superintendent of Schools.
1T is natural to believe in gres
and good men. Those who liy
with them find life glad and wort
the living. The world is uphel
by the veracity of good men; the
make the earth wholesome, lif
sweet and tolerable; society rim
true.
1.-The community moves forwar
on their credit. The knowledg
that in a city is a man who invent
ed steam engine, raises the cred
of all the citizens.
"The knowledge that in a cit
was man who, by his influence
home, church, school and societ
builded character, raises the cred
| of all citizens and makes them pal
takers Of his heritage. How niue
We owe to the exemplary life Of D
Stewart! Time cannot tell. Etel
nifty will reveal. His quiet, fore,
full, prayerful influence still live
For this we are grateful. We sha
carry on"
| William G. Oglevee,
Stated Clerk of the Pr.sbytery I
| Rock River.
I'm the death of DR.. ]. w. Stew
are, the Presbytery of Rock Rive
sustains a distinct loss. For man
years he has been treasurer of tt
/, home mission committee, and hs
q discharged the duties of that ONT
with rare ability. His wise ar
, conservative judgment, his symp,
| thy, his painstaking care in detail
his wide acquaintance over the te
ritory covered by the presbyter
his just balancing Of the riv
, claims Of churches seeking the a
: Of home mission funds, and his col
!, scientious fidelity to the largest Ii
: terests Of the kingdom of o,
Lord combined to make his admit
| istration one Of unusual efacienc
He was highly esteemed by Il
} members Of the presbytery and b
; presence at the meetings alwa,
: gave to the members the feelil
|. that business transacted with
: approval would be correct I
was known beyond the bounds
our presbytery throughout u
state and the church at large rs
man representing the best trad
tons of our church,