The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1922-04-06
record must and will live, it cannot


"Only the actions of the just
Smell sweet and blossom in the dust"
An honorable name is worth all the
self-denial and prudent efforts to gain
it, and like precious ointment the frag-
rance thereof is lasting; and even
though he who won it may have de-
parted and left it behind, the remem-
brance thereof to those to whom it
became known is more durable than
shining brass or polished marble, and
needs no monument to perpetuate its
memory or to emblazon its glory.
The bar has lost one of its brightest
ornaments, the individual members a
stauneh and loyal friend.
"The place that once knew him shall
know him no more, but the remem-
brance of an upright, honest and right
eous man endureth forever"
In his character as a man he was
true to every principle of the noblest
manhood, just and honorable in his
dealing, considerate and affable in his
intercourse with all, an invaluable and
faithful friend, devoted husband and
father, and toward his fellow men ex-
hibiting in an exalted degree an en-
larged and comprehensive affection and
reverence for their rights and liber-
ties.
He was the, very soul of honor, one
of the old school of v ON, it may again
be said:
"None knew him but to love him;
none named him but to praise"
He had the most profound respect
for the court; it would be contrary to
his nature to attempt to deceive either
court or jury, or to criticize them.
During his many years residence in
the city of Kenosha, Mr.. Fisher dis
tinguished himself in civic affairs. He
was active in the promotion of every
movement for better citizenship, and
especially in every move for the ad-
vancement of education.
AS trustee of Kemper Hall he gave
to the development of the institution
much from his mature judgment.
He served for years as president of
the Kenosha Cemetery association
practically organizing and directing
the same, and through his labor and
influence the splendid work of the as
ISOLATION was successfully carried out
He was one of the first members of
the Kenosha Country club and took
/ an active interest in it's affairs.
The citizens who knew him in his
work for better citizenship, and his
interest in civic affairs feel in his
death the loss of a priced friend and
companion.
Although active in civic affairs, and
although his name was often suggest
ed for public office, he had no political
ambition; he never held or accepted 9
public Office, other than superintend
nois; one term as member of the BOARD
of Education of the city of Kenoshs
and one term as city attorney, all OF
which he filled to the entire satisfac.
tion of the people.
While he was friendly to all organ.
izations for social advancement anC
fraternalism, the comforts of home
claimed his first attention. At the
close of the labor of the day, Mr.. Fish.
er lived much within himself, keeping
closely within the family circle; he
loved his home and home associations
and was disinclined to society in its
ordinary course.
He now rests clamly in an honorec
grave with a reputation for ability
honesty of purpose, integrity and gen.
tlemanIy courtesy, attained by few
surpassed by none.
A pure man and loyal American has
gone from US never to return.
Let US bow with humble submission
to the Divine Will, and say in oul
hearts:
"God of the just; Thou gav'st the bit
ter cup,
We bow to Thy behest and drink il
up"
John C. Slater,
A. E. Buckmaster,
Joseph R. Clarkson,
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