The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-01-03
tDEATH ENDS CAREER
| OF COL. WATTERSON
sMARSE HENRY" DIES IN JACK
SONVILLE HOTEL
Editor r-Emeritus of Louisville Courier
Journal Last of Old School of
Personal Journalism

body of Col. Henry Watter-on, old
school journalist and internationally
known editor, who died in his hotel
apartment here early today, will be
placed in 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 to Louis
vile, Ky, for interment III the fam
ily plot in Cave Hill cemetery. This
arrangement was determined upon by
his son, Henry Watterson, Jr., be-
cause of the state of health Of his
mother, he deeming it inadvisable for
her to go to Louisville during the
winter. The Rev. J. T. Boone, pastor
of the First Christian church of this
city, will officiate at me service.
Colonel Watterson, who with his
family came here from Louisville
three weeks ago to spend the winter,
passed away as a result of heart
trouble, superinduced by bronchial
congestion, after an illness of only a
few hours. With their son and daugh-
ter and several grandchildren present,
Colonel and Mrs. Watterson celebrat-
ed their 56th wedding anniversary in
their apartment Tuesday. During the
day Colonel Watterson contracted
slight cold, which was not regarded
seriously but yesterday forenoon he
suffered an acute bronchial attack
and was ordered to bed Immediately
oy his physician.
Colonel Watterson suffered very lit
tie but was in comatose condition
the greater part of time from early
in the evening until he died, with
brief periods of consciousness during
which his mind was perfectly clear.
At midnight he realized the end was
near but his son, who with his, mother
ard sister was at the bedside constant
ly, 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 condo
lence were received today by Mrs.
Watterson from friends of Colonel
! Watterson and newspaper men in all
parts of the country who We're trained
under "Marse Henry"
One, particularly touching, was
from Arthur Krock editor of Louis
Vile Times. "Jim and l are weeping
for the death of old Marster," it read.
"Jim' is jim Wilson, aged negro SER
want who has lived at the Wattafson
home for many years.
Col. R. w. Bingham, publisher Of
the Louisville Courier-J ournal, learn
ed of Colonel Watterson's death when
he arrived here late today en- route to
Ha3a.2. He Immediately sought Mrs.
Watterson 20 offer his condolences.
M. Wat,erscn had a very full life,
filed with honors, accomplishments
and achievement" sid Colonel Bing-
ham. "He played great part in the
most rugged period CT American his
tory for he devoted his splendid gifts
of mird and personality to healing
the wounds of The Civil war ard to
recreatinc & sense CT national unity.
His genius made him known and ad-
mired al over the world. His grace
of manner, MS extraordinary charm,
his interest in his fellows made him
beloved by those who were privileged
to know him. In many lands and
among every class he numbered his
admirers and friends and the bright
fame Of his mind, the mellow glow of
his charm were undimmed to the last.
Many will mourn him, many will re-
member him with affection. The IN
tellectual world has felt his power and
he leaves no successor in that news
paper world of which he was the un-
disputed chief"
From Miami came tribute for the
soldier from William Jen-
nings Bryan.
"The country will learn with deep
regret the death of Henry Waiter
son." said Mr.. Bryan. "His ability,
long experience, his picturesque style
and his impressive and genial person
atty gave him conspicuous place
among the nations journalists. He
was q UNIQUE character-no one can