ASHLAND TIDINGS, Monday, September 3, 1894:
IN MEMORIAM,--W.H. Atkinson.--
The death of W.H. Atkinson, which occurred on Thursday, Aug. 30th, was briefly mentioned in the TIDINGS of that date. The funeral was on Saturday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, and the attendance was large, both there and at the cemetery. In the church fragrant flowers, white and purple, beautified the altar and its surroundings. At two o'clock, after a brief prayer service at the house, the bereaved family walked to the church, just across the street, whither was borne the casket, covered with floral offerings of many friends of the departed. The services at the church included a touching and appropriate discourse and prayer by the Pastor, Rev. F.G. Strange, and music by the choir, who sang "Jesus, Lover of My Soul," "Asleep in the Arms of Jesus," and other favorite hymns of the deceased. Large numbers then passed through the aisles of the church and looked for the last time upon the well-known face with its features clear-cut pallid and wasted, but calm and peaceful in their last earthly sleep. A short service at the grave in Ashland cemetery, and the "earth was returned to earth," while the spirit remains with God who gave it, and the life with its lessons and its fruits, its example of human struggles and achievements, its memories of public labors and domestic virtues is the possession and a part of the history of the community in which it was passed.
W.H. Atkinson was a native of England, born near Bradford on Nov. 30th, 1844, the eldest of the family of nine children, and the only son. His parents came to America when he was but two years of age, and located first in Onondaga county, New York, but removed thence a few years later to Racine county, Wisconsin. The son received a common school education, and also took a course in business study at a commercial college in Chicago. Leaving farm life, at which he was reared, he engaged in the flour milling business in Wisconsin, with varying success. In 1874, W.H. Atkinson moved to Ashland, Oregon, and has since that time been a prominent citizen and connected with many of the more important business enterprises of the town. Employed in the flouring mills here first as a bookkeeper, he soon afterward bought an interest in the property and business, which he retained for several years. In 1878, upon the organization of the Ashland Woolen Mills Company, Mr. Atkinson became the secretary and business manager of the company, which position he occupied so long as the business was actively pursued by the company. In 1884 the Bank of Ashland incorporated and Mr. Atkinson has been its president from that time until the office was made vacant by his death. In the building and maintenance of the Presbyterian church at Ashland, Mr. Atkinson was one of the most active and liberal members of the organization. In Masonry he was recognized as one of the foremost representatives of the fraternity in this part of Oregon, was one of the organizers of Ashland Lodge No. 23, A.F. and A. M., and was its Worshipful Master for seven years; was later High Priest of Siskiyou Chapter No. 21, R.A.M., and Eminent Commander of Malta Commandery No. 4, K.T., of this place.
W.H. Atkinson was a man of far more than ordinary mental endowments. A strong active mind, resolute will and high ambition were united in him, and he lacked but the wider field to have made a shining mark upon the scroll whereon are written names famous in business or financial history. A larger play for his ambition or a temperament which could find relief or enjoyment in simple recreation or social amusement would have given him a longer lease on life. Well read and well informed in history and all other topics of general interest, he was always interested in the counsels of the Republican party of this state. Always recognized as well qualified for public duties, he was not destined to experience personally the honors and venations of public office. His nature was too direct, his manner too crisp and outspoken for an office seeker or common politician. His party several times gave him nominations for offices of distinction but he was with the minority party each time and could not overcome the partisan disadvantage. Public spirited, progressive and enlightened, for years he was always counted upon as one of the first to encourage and assist everything that meant improvement and advancement for Ashland. In his death Ashland loses one of her best and one of her best-known citizens.
In 1868, Mr. Atkinson was married in Wisconsin to Miss Eugenia L. Curtis, who, though herself an invalid for many years, now survives him. They had no children of their own, but a little adopted daughter, four years old, has been a member of their household for some three years, and remains to comfort the bereaved wife.
Mr. Atkinson by frugality and thrift had accumulated an estate which leaves his family in excellent circumstances pecuniarily.
IN MEMORIAM,--W.H. Atkinson.--
The death of W.H. Atkinson, which occurred on Thursday, Aug. 30th, was briefly mentioned in the TIDINGS of that date. The funeral was on Saturday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, and the attendance was large, both there and at the cemetery. In the church fragrant flowers, white and purple, beautified the altar and its surroundings. At two o'clock, after a brief prayer service at the house, the bereaved family walked to the church, just across the street, whither was borne the casket, covered with floral offerings of many friends of the departed. The services at the church included a touching and appropriate discourse and prayer by the Pastor, Rev. F.G. Strange, and music by the choir, who sang "Jesus, Lover of My Soul," "Asleep in the Arms of Jesus," and other favorite hymns of the deceased. Large numbers then passed through the aisles of the church and looked for the last time upon the well-known face with its features clear-cut pallid and wasted, but calm and peaceful in their last earthly sleep. A short service at the grave in Ashland cemetery, and the "earth was returned to earth," while the spirit remains with God who gave it, and the life with its lessons and its fruits, its example of human struggles and achievements, its memories of public labors and domestic virtues is the possession and a part of the history of the community in which it was passed.
W.H. Atkinson was a native of England, born near Bradford on Nov. 30th, 1844, the eldest of the family of nine children, and the only son. His parents came to America when he was but two years of age, and located first in Onondaga county, New York, but removed thence a few years later to Racine county, Wisconsin. The son received a common school education, and also took a course in business study at a commercial college in Chicago. Leaving farm life, at which he was reared, he engaged in the flour milling business in Wisconsin, with varying success. In 1874, W.H. Atkinson moved to Ashland, Oregon, and has since that time been a prominent citizen and connected with many of the more important business enterprises of the town. Employed in the flouring mills here first as a bookkeeper, he soon afterward bought an interest in the property and business, which he retained for several years. In 1878, upon the organization of the Ashland Woolen Mills Company, Mr. Atkinson became the secretary and business manager of the company, which position he occupied so long as the business was actively pursued by the company. In 1884 the Bank of Ashland incorporated and Mr. Atkinson has been its president from that time until the office was made vacant by his death. In the building and maintenance of the Presbyterian church at Ashland, Mr. Atkinson was one of the most active and liberal members of the organization. In Masonry he was recognized as one of the foremost representatives of the fraternity in this part of Oregon, was one of the organizers of Ashland Lodge No. 23, A.F. and A. M., and was its Worshipful Master for seven years; was later High Priest of Siskiyou Chapter No. 21, R.A.M., and Eminent Commander of Malta Commandery No. 4, K.T., of this place.
W.H. Atkinson was a man of far more than ordinary mental endowments. A strong active mind, resolute will and high ambition were united in him, and he lacked but the wider field to have made a shining mark upon the scroll whereon are written names famous in business or financial history. A larger play for his ambition or a temperament which could find relief or enjoyment in simple recreation or social amusement would have given him a longer lease on life. Well read and well informed in history and all other topics of general interest, he was always interested in the counsels of the Republican party of this state. Always recognized as well qualified for public duties, he was not destined to experience personally the honors and venations of public office. His nature was too direct, his manner too crisp and outspoken for an office seeker or common politician. His party several times gave him nominations for offices of distinction but he was with the minority party each time and could not overcome the partisan disadvantage. Public spirited, progressive and enlightened, for years he was always counted upon as one of the first to encourage and assist everything that meant improvement and advancement for Ashland. In his death Ashland loses one of her best and one of her best-known citizens.
In 1868, Mr. Atkinson was married in Wisconsin to Miss Eugenia L. Curtis, who, though herself an invalid for many years, now survives him. They had no children of their own, but a little adopted daughter, four years old, has been a member of their household for some three years, and remains to comfort the bereaved wife.
Mr. Atkinson by frugality and thrift had accumulated an estate which leaves his family in excellent circumstances pecuniarily.
ASHLAND TIDINGS, Monday, September 3, 1894:
IN MEMORIAM,--W.H. Atkinson.--
The death of W.H. Atkinson, which occurred on Thursday, Aug. 30th, was briefly mentioned in the TIDINGS of that date. The funeral was on Saturday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, and the attendance was large, both there and at the cemetery. In the church fragrant flowers, white and purple, beautified the altar and its surroundings. At two o'clock, after a brief prayer service at the house, the bereaved family walked to the church, just across the street, whither was borne the casket, covered with floral offerings of many friends of the departed. The services at the church included a touching and appropriate discourse and prayer by the Pastor, Rev. F.G. Strange, and music by the choir, who sang "Jesus, Lover of My Soul," "Asleep in the Arms of Jesus," and other favorite hymns of the deceased. Large numbers then passed through the aisles of the church and looked for the last time upon the well-known face with its features clear-cut pallid and wasted, but calm and peaceful in their last earthly sleep. A short service at the grave in Ashland cemetery, and the "earth was returned to earth," while the spirit remains with God who gave it, and the life with its lessons and its fruits, its example of human struggles and achievements, its memories of public labors and domestic virtues is the possession and a part of the history of the community in which it was passed.
W.H. Atkinson was a native of England, born near Bradford on Nov. 30th, 1844, the eldest of the family of nine children, and the only son. His parents came to America when he was but two years of age, and located first in Onondaga county, New York, but removed thence a few years later to Racine county, Wisconsin. The son received a common school education, and also took a course in business study at a commercial college in Chicago. Leaving farm life, at which he was reared, he engaged in the flour milling business in Wisconsin, with varying success. In 1874, W.H. Atkinson moved to Ashland, Oregon, and has since that time been a prominent citizen and connected with many of the more important business enterprises of the town. Employed in the flouring mills here first as a bookkeeper, he soon afterward bought an interest in the property and business, which he retained for several years. In 1878, upon the organization of the Ashland Woolen Mills Company, Mr. Atkinson became the secretary and business manager of the company, which position he occupied so long as the business was actively pursued by the company. In 1884 the Bank of Ashland incorporated and Mr. Atkinson has been its president from that time until the office was made vacant by his death. In the building and maintenance of the Presbyterian church at Ashland, Mr. Atkinson was one of the most active and liberal members of the organization. In Masonry he was recognized as one of the foremost representatives of the fraternity in this part of Oregon, was one of the organizers of Ashland Lodge No. 23, A.F. and A. M., and was its Worshipful Master for seven years; was later High Priest of Siskiyou Chapter No. 21, R.A.M., and Eminent Commander of Malta Commandery No. 4, K.T., of this place.
W.H. Atkinson was a man of far more than ordinary mental endowments. A strong active mind, resolute will and high ambition were united in him, and he lacked but the wider field to have made a shining mark upon the scroll whereon are written names famous in business or financial history. A larger play for his ambition or a temperament which could find relief or enjoyment in simple recreation or social amusement would have given him a longer lease on life. Well read and well informed in history and all other topics of general interest, he was always interested in the counsels of the Republican party of this state. Always recognized as well qualified for public duties, he was not destined to experience personally the honors and venations of public office. His nature was too direct, his manner too crisp and outspoken for an office seeker or common politician. His party several times gave him nominations for offices of distinction but he was with the minority party each time and could not overcome the partisan disadvantage. Public spirited, progressive and enlightened, for years he was always counted upon as one of the first to encourage and assist everything that meant improvement and advancement for Ashland. In his death Ashland loses one of her best and one of her best-known citizens.
In 1868, Mr. Atkinson was married in Wisconsin to Miss Eugenia L. Curtis, who, though herself an invalid for many years, now survives him. They had no children of their own, but a little adopted daughter, four years old, has been a member of their household for some three years, and remains to comfort the bereaved wife.
Mr. Atkinson by frugality and thrift had accumulated an estate which leaves his family in excellent circumstances pecuniarily.
IN MEMORIAM,--W.H. Atkinson.--
The death of W.H. Atkinson, which occurred on Thursday, Aug. 30th, was briefly mentioned in the TIDINGS of that date. The funeral was on Saturday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, and the attendance was large, both there and at the cemetery. In the church fragrant flowers, white and purple, beautified the altar and its surroundings. At two o'clock, after a brief prayer service at the house, the bereaved family walked to the church, just across the street, whither was borne the casket, covered with floral offerings of many friends of the departed. The services at the church included a touching and appropriate discourse and prayer by the Pastor, Rev. F.G. Strange, and music by the choir, who sang "Jesus, Lover of My Soul," "Asleep in the Arms of Jesus," and other favorite hymns of the deceased. Large numbers then passed through the aisles of the church and looked for the last time upon the well-known face with its features clear-cut pallid and wasted, but calm and peaceful in their last earthly sleep. A short service at the grave in Ashland cemetery, and the "earth was returned to earth," while the spirit remains with God who gave it, and the life with its lessons and its fruits, its example of human struggles and achievements, its memories of public labors and domestic virtues is the possession and a part of the history of the community in which it was passed.
W.H. Atkinson was a native of England, born near Bradford on Nov. 30th, 1844, the eldest of the family of nine children, and the only son. His parents came to America when he was but two years of age, and located first in Onondaga county, New York, but removed thence a few years later to Racine county, Wisconsin. The son received a common school education, and also took a course in business study at a commercial college in Chicago. Leaving farm life, at which he was reared, he engaged in the flour milling business in Wisconsin, with varying success. In 1874, W.H. Atkinson moved to Ashland, Oregon, and has since that time been a prominent citizen and connected with many of the more important business enterprises of the town. Employed in the flouring mills here first as a bookkeeper, he soon afterward bought an interest in the property and business, which he retained for several years. In 1878, upon the organization of the Ashland Woolen Mills Company, Mr. Atkinson became the secretary and business manager of the company, which position he occupied so long as the business was actively pursued by the company. In 1884 the Bank of Ashland incorporated and Mr. Atkinson has been its president from that time until the office was made vacant by his death. In the building and maintenance of the Presbyterian church at Ashland, Mr. Atkinson was one of the most active and liberal members of the organization. In Masonry he was recognized as one of the foremost representatives of the fraternity in this part of Oregon, was one of the organizers of Ashland Lodge No. 23, A.F. and A. M., and was its Worshipful Master for seven years; was later High Priest of Siskiyou Chapter No. 21, R.A.M., and Eminent Commander of Malta Commandery No. 4, K.T., of this place.
W.H. Atkinson was a man of far more than ordinary mental endowments. A strong active mind, resolute will and high ambition were united in him, and he lacked but the wider field to have made a shining mark upon the scroll whereon are written names famous in business or financial history. A larger play for his ambition or a temperament which could find relief or enjoyment in simple recreation or social amusement would have given him a longer lease on life. Well read and well informed in history and all other topics of general interest, he was always interested in the counsels of the Republican party of this state. Always recognized as well qualified for public duties, he was not destined to experience personally the honors and venations of public office. His nature was too direct, his manner too crisp and outspoken for an office seeker or common politician. His party several times gave him nominations for offices of distinction but he was with the minority party each time and could not overcome the partisan disadvantage. Public spirited, progressive and enlightened, for years he was always counted upon as one of the first to encourage and assist everything that meant improvement and advancement for Ashland. In his death Ashland loses one of her best and one of her best-known citizens.
In 1868, Mr. Atkinson was married in Wisconsin to Miss Eugenia L. Curtis, who, though herself an invalid for many years, now survives him. They had no children of their own, but a little adopted daughter, four years old, has been a member of their household for some three years, and remains to comfort the bereaved wife.
Mr. Atkinson by frugality and thrift had accumulated an estate which leaves his family in excellent circumstances pecuniarily.
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