Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-09-22
OUR CITY M0URNS THE DEATH
OF ]. W. HUTCHINSON.
President of Iowa County Bank, One of
the Strongest Institutions of the Kind
in Southwestern Wisconsin.

All of us who knew James w. Hutch
ison liked and respected him and tn,
news of his death on Friday morning
was a message of sorrow indeed. His
passing took place at the Mayo Hospit-
/ al, Rochester. Minnesota, early that
morning. While seemingly little bet
ter late the night before, when he was
conscious and cheerful, just before
dawn he slept peacefully away. Hard
[, ening of the arteries was the agency.
James W. Hutchinson was born in
Mineral Point the 18th of January, 1858.
and was therefore 68 years, months
and days of age. He acquired what
education could be gained here during
his school day period and later at
tended Lawrence College. Appleton.
In early life he learned the marble
trade in this city, and for few years
thereafter engaged himself therein at
Stevens Point, this state. From there
he returned to Mineral Point to accept
position in the Henry Bank.
On Nov. q, 1889, he was united in
marriage to Miss Sarah Genevieve
Phillips, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh
Phillips, of the popular U. S. Hotel.
The first train out after the marriage
ceremony conveyed Mr.. Hutchinson and
his fair and esteemed bride on start
for West Point, California. where he
was to serve as secretary for a gold
mining company. About two years
thereafter, they returned to this city,
when he again became active with his
father, James Hutchinson, and brother,
f. Y. Hutchinson, in the Iowa County
Bank and Abstract Office. After the
fathers death, the sons continued the
business, which grew and grew in prom
inence and reliability, until it became
the foremost in this section of the state
and that prominence the institution
holds today.
J. w. Hutchinson in youth was active
and popular, traits which followed him
in every stage of his life. He served
the city as alderman. supervisor, mem
Der of the school board and as mayor.
His faith in Christianity was strong,
imbedded in him from infancy by his
parents, who were devout Methodists,
end as a member thereof he has for a
long stretch of years been one of its
staunchest and most liberal supporters,
ever ready to serve in any capacity For
a number of years he had charge of the
Sunday school as superintendent, and in
all things connected with fhe church he
proved good counselor.
As banker Mr.. Hntchison was ever
cautious and farseeiug, somewhat con-
sentative, it may be said, yet he was
considerable, aiming to encourage and
help others, and many of this commu
nifty can testify to his advice having
proved beneficial He filled the posi-
tion of President of the Iowa County
Bank without intermission for about
quarter Of century, or since the death
of his father, and now passes from our
midst with the reputation of being one
of the most reliable and successful
bankers in the state.
But James w. Hutchison's splendid
activities in public life pale in compar-
ison with his standing as reliable and
true son, brother husband snd father.
OF bereavements and trials he had his
full portion, but he met them with a
Christian forttude that will shine for
ever to his credit. The death Of his
wife, which took place June 9Th, 1901,
and Of his son Robert in 1918, were his
great sorrows. Surviving him are two
sons and three daughters James p.
Hutchinson at home, Anne. now Mrs.
/ Jamson Of Pittsburgh, Penn, Miss
| Josephine, at present engaged in mis-
sionary work in China, Miss Geneyieve
and Hugh at home also two brothers
and six sisters-E. Y. Hutchinson, part
ner in business, N. M. Hutchinson OF
Philadelphia, Pa, Mrs s. h. Shepard
of this city, Mrs. E. w. Crelen Of Pitts.
burgh. Pa, Mrs. j. f. Hendra Of Mad
ison, Wis, the Misses Ena, Matilda
and Bessie Of this city. All were pres
ert at the funeral, except the daughter
in China.
The body arrived here Saturday an'
the funeral took place Monday after
noon with services at the home con
Quoted by Rev DR.. Brakeman of tn
State University NJ. Il. church, assist
ed by Rev. j. H. Cooke, the new loca
pastor. Notwithstanding the downpou
of rain at the time of the services III
attendance was large.
"He has achieved success who ha
lived well, laughed often and love
much who has gained the respect 0
intellie ent men and the love of it'll
children who has never lacked appre
citation Of earth's beauty or failed
express il; who has always looked 70
the best in others and given the bes