Funeral Services of James Henry Mason
Many Prominent Citizens, His Former Associates, Pallbearers

Funeral services for James Henry Mason, Jr., who died on Sunday, of pneumonia, were held yesterday afternoon, at his residence, 12 N. Stenton pl., and were conducted by the Rev. Alfonso Dare, pastor of St. Paul's M. E. church. Burial was in Pleasantville cemetery.
The active pallbearers, long friends of Mr. Mason, were John H. Moore, Arthur Bolte, Albert Sachse, Wilbert Higbee, A. C. Poffenberger and William T. Leek. The honorary pallbearers were the officers and directors of the Atlantic Safe Deposit and Trust Co. and the second National bank of which the deceased was a member.
Scores of floral tributes from relatives and friends filled the room of Mr. Mason's home, when friends called to take their leave. A huge blanket of roses covered the coffin. It was a remembrance of Mrs. Mason, who survives him.
Besides Mrs. Mason, the late banker leaves three children by his first wife, Elizabeth Frambes. They are Dr. James H. Mason 3d, Lewis, who was associated with him in the William B. Jones Co., grocers, and Mrs. Mary Mason Dawson. His wife, formerly Marian Smith, and two daughters, Esther Jean and Eleanor, also survive him.
Source: undated obituary from the scrapbook of Mrs.Eleanor Mason Fritz.

JUNE THE MONTH FOR WEDDING BELLS
TWO MARRIAGES THE RECORD OF YESTERDAY
The wedding bells were rung yesterday for two well known young couples. James H. Mason, Jr., wedding Miss Marion Smith and Miss Marie Fritz becoming the bride of Charles Ingalls.
MASON - SMITH
At 22 Ohio avenue, south, the residence of Mr. H. H. Smith, his daughter, Marian, was united in marriage, yesterday, to Mr. James H. Mason, Jr. The ceremony was performed at 1:30 o'clock by the Rev. J. Morgan Read, pastor of St. Paul Methodist Episcopal Church. The house was beautifully decorated with palms and flowers, and Miss Bessie Zimmerman played the wedding march. The bride was attired in a beautiful gown of silk muslin trimmed with lace and white satin ribbon, and carried a bouquet of bride roses. She was attended by her little niece, Miss Alice Smith, as flower girl.
More than sixty of the friends and relatives of the family were present and after the ceremony enjoyed a luncheon served by Caterer Merchant. Many beautiful presents were received.
Amid a shower of rice and the best wishes of those present, the bride and groom left the house to take the train for the wedding journey. Among those present were:
Mrs. Lucia Vail Read, Atlantic City; Mrs. Kate I. Callear, Trenton; Elizabeth Callear, Trenton; Miss Sarah McConnell, Philadelphia; Miss Mamie Bowen, Atlantic City; Miss Wilhelmina Bowen, Atlantic City; Mrs. Kate A. Hyde, Trenton; Mr. D. T. Downs, Atlantic City; Mrs. Emma Downs, Atlantic City; Mr. J. Leonard Baier, Jr., Atlantic City; Mrs. Alwilda Higbee, Mr. C. W. Higbee, Miss Edna Baier, Miss Estella Baier, Mr. Mark Parsels, Atlantic City; Mr. George S. Holmes, Philadelphia; Miss Jennie M. Smith, Atlantic City; Miss Bessie Zimmerman, Atlantic City; Dr. Warren H. Smith, Philadelphia; Miss Edith M. Oldfather, Philadelphia; Mr. J. Leonard Baier, Atlantic City; Mr. Hamill Smith, Trenton; Mrs. Rachel Somers, Mr. Samuel Somers, Mrs. Laura Sweeney, Mr. Edward M. Sweeney, Mr. William H. Dotts, Mrs. Mahala Dotts, Atlantic City; Mr. D. F. McConnell, Mrs. Laura McConnell, Philadelphia; H. H. Smith, Mr. Willard Mason, Miss Agnes Smith, Atlantic City; Mr. Thomas Nicholson, Mr. George Sheridan, Philadelphia; Mrs. Jennie Smith, Atlantic City; Miss Mary H. McConnell, Philadelphia; Charles F. Smith, George S. Smith, H. H. Smith, Jr., Mrs. Lottie R. Parsels, Miss Bertie Mason, James H. Mason, Sr., Mrs. J. H. Mason, Sr., Atlantic City; Mrs. J. R. Ridings, Lansdowne; Mrs. D. Collier, Mr. D. Collier, Mrs. Jane Kerns, Philadelphia; Mr. John McCollough, Esther Smith, Alice Smith, Marian Smith, James F. Mason, Lewis F. Mason, Mrs. W. S. Higbee, Miss Sarah E. Bowen, Mrs. H. H. Smith, Jr., Atlantic City; Miss Elizabeth McConnell of Philadelphia.
Source: undated newspaper clipping from the scrapbook of Mrs. Eleanor Mason Fritz, now in possession of James Mason Fritz,

A TRIBUTE AND SYMPATHY
As we arose last Sabbath morning and on our arrival at the house of God for worship, we were plunged into sorrow, as we were told of the death of our dear Brother James H. Mason, Jr. A good man has fallen, a useful man in the church and the business world has been called from our midst. We shall miss him; we think of him as he often extended to his pastor and brethren the hand of fellowship, and that pleasant smile of his, which seemed to say, "It is well with my soul."
Our hearts go out in sympathy for the devoted wife and loving children who mourn their loss. Listen, loved ones, could he speak, would he not say:
My wife dear, and children near to me,
you have been kind;
My soul has won its way to Heaven,
where Jesus welcomes all mankind.
But why did he leave so soon? Who can answer the question? When shall we understand? Someone has said:
Not until the loom is silent, and the
shuttles cease to fly,
Shall God unroll the canvas and
explain the reason why:
As the dark threads are as needful
on the weaver's skillful hand.
So the threads of gold and silver in
the pattern He has planned.
-----Enoch J. Smith
The funeral services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. Alfonso Dare, from his late residence, 12 North Stenton Place, Wednesday, October 28th, at 2 P. M. Interment in Pleasantville Cemetery.
Source: undated clipping from the Wedding Book of James Henry Mason II and Marian Smith Mason.
Obituary:
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J. H. Mason Jr. Dies From Pneumonia

Prominent Banker and Churchman, 61, Ill Only One Week
LEADING BUSINESS MAN FOR YEARS
Survived by Widow and Several Children - Funeral on Wednesday

James Henry Mason Jr., 61, of 12 N. Stenton pl., Director of the Atlantic Safe Deposit and Trust company and the Second National Bank, died suddenly early yesterday morning at his home from an attack of pneumonia. Mr. Mason had been ill a week.
Besides his place of prominence in the banking institution, Mr. Mason was a director and stockholder in the Island Building and Loan corporation and treasurer and member of the official board of St. Paul's Methodist Church.
Mr. Mason was for many years prominent in resort business and financial circles. At the time of his death he was president and owner of the William B. Jones Co., wholesale grocers, a business in which he started with his father in this city over 30 years ago.
Born at Mays Landing
Mr. Mason was born at Mays Landing in 1864, and came to this city at the age of eight. His first position was with his father in a small grocery store at the corner of Michigan and Atlantic avs.
Later he became the head of the Borton Coal and Trading company. Mr. Mason, through careful investments, became a big stockholder in the Atlantic Safe Deposit and Second National institutions.
He was highly esteemed by his associates in the business world, and was an ardent churchman. He took special interest in the children of his church, and was always doing something for the poor and needy of the city.
Mr. Mason married twice and had three children by his first wife, Elizabeth Frambes, who survive him. They are Dr. James Mason 3d, Lewis, who was associated with him in business, and Mrs. Mary Mason Dawson.
His widow, nee Marian Smith, daughter of the late H. H. Smith and Mary Jane Smith, and two daughters, Esther Jean and Eleanor, also survive him.
He is also survived by his aged father, who is 90 years of age, and his mother, six brothers and sisters and five grandchildren. His sisters are Mrs. Mark Parsells, Mrs. Leonard L. Baier and Mrs. Clem Higbee, and his brothers are Dr. Willard Mason, George and Henry.
Funeral services will be held at his late residence, and burial will take place in the Pleasantville cemetery, Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Friends who wish to pay their last respects may call at his home tomorrow, from 7 to 9 o'clock.
Source: undated obituary from the scrapbook of Mrs. Eleanor Mason Fritz.