Sudden Death of a Civic Leader: Seattle Mourns George H. Heilbron

Dr. Alison, preaching at the First Presbyterian Church on 'Sudden Deaths,' made touching allusion to the sudden death of George H. Heilbron. He said: 'This week has witnessed a sad instance of sudden death in our midst. One who has been highly extolled among us has been called away. One who has wielded that instrument that is mightier than the sword has ceased to be so far as this world is concerned. It is only a few months since his distinguished predecessor was also laid low. Why does God lay His hand upon such conspicuous fellow citizens? It seems as if the vacant place could hardly be filled. Surely we cannot fail to be impressed by such dispensations of Divine Providence that it is all unknown where death may claim us.'

The funeral services of George H. Heilbron took place at 2 o'clock from the family residence, 1107 Cherry Street, and at 3 o'clock from the First Unitarian Church on Seventh Street, near Union. Rev. Alfred Martin of Tacoma delivered the principal address, assisted by Rev. J. H. Alton. The honorary pallbearers included Governor John H. McGraw, Major Byron Phelps, Jacob Furth, and other prominent citizens. The board of directors of the Bureau of Associated Press adopted resolutions praising Heilbron's moral worth and extending sympathy to his wife, Mrs. Heilbron. Mayor Phelps invited the city council to attend in a body, and the banks closed at 1 p.m. out of respect.