The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-12-23
Noted Editor Played Great Part
in Most Troubled Period of
American History.
WAS KNOWN AND ADMIRED
IN ALL PARTS OF WORLD
Simple Funeral Service Will Be
Held at the Metropolis of
the State Today.
fev rhe AssoeIated Jos

JACKSONVILLE. Dec. 22. The
body Of COL Henry Watterson. old
school journalist and internationally
known editor. who died in his hotel
apartments here early today, win be
placed in a vault tomorrow after a
simple funeral service at which only
members Of his immediate family will
be present, there to remain until spring
when It will be taken 10 Louisville,
Ky. for interment in the family plot
In Cave Hin cemetery. This arrange
ment was determined upon by his son,
Henry Watterson, Jrs because Of the
state of health Of his mother, he deem
ing il inadvisable for her to so to
Louisville during the winter. The Rev.
Mr.. j. r. Boone, pastor of the First
Christian church Of this city, will Of
hclate at the service.
Colonel Watterson who with his
family came here from Louisville three
weeks ago to spend the winter, passed
away as the result Of heart trouble
superinduced by bronchial congestion,
after an illness Of only a few hours.
With their son and daughter and sew
eral grandchildren present. Colonel and
Mrs. Watterson celebrated their fifty
sixth wedding anniversary in their
apartment Tuesday. During the day
Colonel Watterson contracted q slight
cold which was not regarded seriously
but yesterday forenoon ne suffered an
acute bronchial attack and was ordered
TO bed Immediately by his physician.
Colonel Watterson suffered very
t4t M -
the greater part OF the time from early
In the evening until he died, with brief
periods OF. consciousness during which
his mind was perfectly clear. At mid
night he realized the end was near
but his son, who with his mother and
sister was at the bedside constantly,
said he did not discuss it other than
to say he was ready to go. His wife
was alone with him during the last
few minutes OF consciousness and he
passed away in her arms.
Hundreds Of messages of condolences
we're received today by Mrs. Waiter
son from old friends OF Colonel Wat
terson and newspapermen in all parts
Of the country who were trained under
eAIarse Henry" One, particularly
touching, was from Arthur KroclS, edi-
tor Of the Louisville Times "Jim and
are weeping for the death Of old Mars
tor" IL read.
Jim Is Jim Wilson, aged negro serv-
ant, who has lived at the Watterson
home for many years.
Col r. w. Bingham. publisher Of
the Louisville Courier Journal, learned
Of Colonel Watterson's death when he
arrived here late today en- route to
Havana. He Immediately sought Mrs
1yatterson to offer his condolences.
eNir. Watterson had a very fun life,
alled with honors, accomplishment,
achievement" said Colonel Bingham.
"He played a great part in the most
troubled period of American history,
for he devoted his splendid gifts of
mind and personality TO healing the
wounds OF the civil war. His genius
made him known and admired all over
the world. His grace OF manner, his
extraordinary charm, his interest in
his fellows made him beloved by those
who were privileged to known him. In
many lands and among every class he
numbered his admirers and friends and
the bright flame OF his mind, the mel
low glow OF his charm were undimmed
to the last Many will mourn him,
many will remember him with affec-
ton. The intellectual world has felt
his power and he leaves no successorI
in that newspaper world Of which he
was the undisputed CHIEF
From Miami came a tribute for the
soldier journalist from William Jen-
nings Bryan.
sThe country viii learn with deep
4f,a Taotf, ne ITovr,- W.. ,,.,..,. >
said Mr.. Bryan. Ills ability, long ex-
perience, his picturesque style and his
Impressive and genial personality gave
him conspicuous position among the
nations journalists. He was a unique
character-no one can fn his place
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