Friend's Tribute to Daniel Hemingray

FRIEND'S TRIBUTE TO

DANIEL HEMINGRAY

The unexpected death of Daniel Hemingray which occurred recently in Cincinnati, Ohio, came as a great shock and a distinct loss, not only to his immediate family but also to many others. Mr. Hemingray by his genial disposition, and great charity had en­deared himself to many in all walks of life, and his funeral was attended by many distinguished people from several states, and mingled with them were men and women from the humble walks of life, and all could any truthfully of this man, be was my friend.

One who had known the Hemingray family for years said: "Wherever the Hemingray brothers and sisters went, there was always sunshine, for they were possessed of happy dispositions and were always optimistic, and ex­tremely charitable toward others, and there was always a crowd gathered around them to enjoy the sunny at­mosphere of their presence."

Twenty-four years ago, Dan Hemingray with his brother, established their factory in Muncie, and as he was the member of the company who attended to their outside interests, he was largely the means of advertising Muncie’s advantages throughout nu­merous states, and indirectly induced others to locate here, thus being in­strumental in adding several manufac­turing interests to the little city which was then beginning to expand. He retained his interest in the Hemingray Glass Company, which is one of our substantial industries, until his death.

Mr. Hemingray was extremely charitable to those less fortunate than himself, and numerous acts of kind­ness and many gifts were bestowed upon those in need of which the world at large knew nothing. He seemingly was satisfied in knowing that he had done what he could, in an unostenta­tious way. He was loved best by those who knew him best, and his go­ing will leave a void in the hearts of his numerous friends.

What the world needs greatly is men who can smile under difficulties; be optimistic under lowering clouds, and say the kindly word always to their fellowman.

Such a man was Daniel Hemingray.

For the kindness that he scattered; for the charities that he bestowd; for the geniality which he diffused which permeated the hearts of others, may our Divine Father abundant­ly reward him.

“His life was gentle; and the elements so mixed in him, that nature might stand up

And say to all the world, "This was a man."

                                               A FRIEND.