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Show PROV O HERALD EDITORIALS A Urt At the Theatres I Mastera By .1 UMcJe' JESSE KNIGHT CALLED. phenomenal and yet he neyer lost sight of the fact that he was just ordinary clau and was subject to the same nassions and frailties that flesh is heir to. He was a great trader and in his early life made his first stakeby buying and selling stock. From this he went to mining and bv dint of hard work he made Tintic blossom. He was one of the greatest prospectors that this western mining district ever knew and while he spent much money developing new fields this money helped to keep some poor fellow's family frem the poor house. Durinirthe latter part of his life he turned his attention to reclaiming arid lands and develop- 1 T . 4." Al AJ?' -- l tjnig projects lor UHe seeding nomes. in mi? particular ne soon came to be known far and wide as a builder and business promoter of renown. Many a dry, parched tract has beep made to bloom and bear fruit directly as the result of Mr. Knight's efforts. He was the prime mover in the establishment of the Sprinjrville Mapleton sugar factory, the factory at Elbefta, Canada, ana bis1 this continent alone, but he has efforts .have not been confined-tgone into. SoutbT America and there taken M vyift Wpnffi and is gradually converting same into a more habitable place for the children of men; The trials and hardships thrmigh which lie. Knight passed in his pioneer days and during his chidhood gave him a sturdy physique which boused his dauntlessBnirit most comfortably through life's long journey and was. a greataid to him in accomplishing the feats which were his to masterTNow as we gather about his last resting place, to pay a finaf trtcbte to this leader of leaders let us pray the King of Kings and LoroSef Lords, not i j. iL "1S wwse we are assureauiac.it resist curelv in me Masters uosom, out rather let us prav tor ourseivesthat we may emulate his beautiful traits of character while we areSilod- r ding along toward the same goaL We feel that as we standfat the grave of this martyr to truth and righteousness that we canfrnd no better words to describe ihis life Which has passed on than the Apostle Paul, used just before he passed to the life beyond: MI have; fought a good fight, I finished my course, I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge will give ,me at that day." T The following editorials appeared in two of' the Salt Lake papers recently and are reproduced here for perusal by our The angel of death blew his, triumphant and' "Uncle" Jesse Knight responded. For nearly a half century he strove with the elements of this earth to create a happier world for the children of men. Hi success caffever be fully measured because the King of Heaven is the oj&hrpne who can discern the full measure of bis many good deeds. Mr. Knight has' gone to his reward" aqd while his bark sleeps beneath the sod his soul goes marching on. That indominable spirit which has always been in tune with the Infinite will permeate the souls of mankind for years and even centuries to ctrme and inspire them to better living and more lofty ideals- - in life's journey. x His was a brave soul and he never hesitated to take a stand cn a proposition even jf he stood entirely alone. He fought the forces of evil from early dawn until late in the night. The fact that he was a great captgirLof industry and, was able in. a few short years to amass afortune was not the true measure of great ness in Jesse Knight's life which will cause his name to be revered for ages to come." But the fact 'that he lived on an equalityw-ithis" fellow man and tife.fact that the poorest man in this great commonwealth could approach Mr. Knight and ask a-- f avor without fear being reproached is the true measure of greatness in " man 'who was laid to restr the Mr. Knight made it a life habit to never refuse to donate to a cause which was worthy. Many times he donated when he was vet. not entirplv in alwavs cave svmriflthv with the movement, : . . f he . r y " . j ... j j something. He was a man of deep and abiding convictions and when he was once won to a cause he espoused it faithfully. He was an araent worker ior pronimtion ann tor years nas laoorea against heavy odds for statewide prohibition in Utah. He was the vehicle which did more perhaps than any other individual to bring about prohibition in Utah through the Democratic party.. He labored for years to get such a plank into "the platform of his wnen uovernor nunon camoerKer was nomiparty ana m nated Mr. Knight posted a $10,000 guarantee'.that if Bamberger Was elected he would see that a statewide prohibition was enacted n r mr i iv l auu rriLifii t rri i . mi. i fi We have heard deal in this age about boosting for our home town or community butMr. Knight boosted in a more ...... . .. d orator. He created readers: substantial manner than the UX WV jyixT i JU ailU Illclllllllllv Ifii . 1111 1! Ill UltV) ''ill lt Frqm the Deseret News his private resources to keep the Knight Woolen Mills running News of the death of Jesse Knight of Provo will be against thexdvice and wish of his close business associates. His received with regret and sorrow not only throughout the altruistic spirrtbever shone so bright as itdid in cojmejction with intermountain west,, where he 'was best known, but far the Knight Woolen Mills and rm connection with the Bnerham the boundaries of that section and, indeed, in beyond Young university. Heeave to these institutions most generously of the where Utah and her people are every world, part and few men have supported educational movements as hasthe in small degree represented. For many years he even subject of this sketch has been a prominent figure in the business affairs of Mr. Knight was an ardenttiemocrat when that party was west as well as a stalwart in his church and comthe just emerging from the slough ofsdespondency, H,e paid the bills and. his name has become a widespread house, munity, and keDt the organization crointr until finallv it was his crood for word. hold ' Though personally of retiring disposition, tune to see his party triumph in state and nation. In this party he never the limelight of publicity or seeking found the most ideal means of associStingNWith his fellow men on and his his influence have been such that many activities the basis of equality and here he could putlnto practice best, the thousands come have to know of them. f oe irreatest xeacning oi ine Master wnen ne sam. ne wnoxwouia "Uncle as he was has had Jesse," known, familiarly to loved him let be as servant." If MrKnight among you your rA a and a man notable career. of picturesque simple and do one thing above another it was to serve his feUowvman. wholesome he to ever has advance striven the wePastes, Mr. Knight was a great lover of animals andbegan his lfare and of fellow men. His his happiness rugged eventiui. career with a yoke ot oxen and a wagon, ms rise was honesty has been universally recognized and his generosity has poured itself into many worthy causes. One of the interests closest to his heart was the Brigham Young university; that institution has often been the recipient of his benefactions. He was eminehtly success- n in business, but it is for his personal traits and char acteristics that he will be chiefly remembered by those rnostNelosely associated with him. He was idolized by his 4461 family ?fcnd held in affectionate regard by all who came to know hHm intimately. He will be greatly missed in CASH AND CARRY SY8TEV LOWEST PRICES many circles'of activity, and his memory will long endure THE MOST COMPLETE LINE as a sweet remembrance and an, inspiration to those who have enjoyed hislose companionship. WEEK ENDING MARCH 19, 1921. 10 lbs. Sugar ...98 From the Telegram: . . sack High Patent Flour $1.90 Picnic Hams, per lb. Utah loses a lovablecnaracter and a substantial Fancy Boneless Picnic Hams, per lb ...27 builder in the death of JesssKnight. "Uncle Jesse," as . . . .29 Skinned Hams, per lb he was known throughout thVstate, had been actively 2 . can Peanut Butter . . : 65 associated with development in this state, and only a few 3 cans June Peas ......... . . . . .1 . . . wee aireMion or nis many ago gave 4 dozen Sweif, Juicy Oranges ... i ...85r enterprises. 3 lbs. Lard Compound . .... .... .59 Jesse Knight in a broad sense wasa pioneer. The V. . 6 lbs. Navy Beans 45 unblazed trails of. the business and industrial world held 3 lbs. Nut Butter no terrors for him. He was a friend of struggling indus$1.00 2 lbs. Whole Bean Coff& . ...55 try, investing his money in enterprises whichhe knew 2 lbs. Folger's Amber Coffee 75 would have to be nursed to maturitv before tnej- - could i Z pkgs. Grape-Nut- s 35 provide financial profit. : 3 large cans Pineapple a Utah has been better for this spirit and while "Uncle .$1.00 10-l- b . 98 pail White Syrup Jesse" launched a few enterprises which were not f ina : 10 lbs. Dry Onions .20 cial successes, he more than balanced the account with 2 largecans Sardines in Tqmato Sauce 45 concerns that were made to grow and to flourish. To the 2 dozen Strictly Fresh Eggs .55 credit of "Uncle Jesse" it nay be said that in his opera. . .570 10 bars White Laundry Soap .h. tions he was as muclftnterested in the industrial develop10 bars Crystal White Soap .65 ment of the state a he was in any financial gains to be 10 bars A. B. Naptha Soap 73 had for himself. HiSteourage led him into channels in Utah life which Would have, long remained closed without his MORE FOR THE MONEY. NO CHARGE. NO DELIVERY ment. In this respect he has been a vital factor in the upbuilding of the state. The wealth which "Uncle Jesse" won. in his business operations came from his own pluck He started life with a monthly inand perseverance. come of $30 a month. At the time of his death he was M one of the richest men in the state. cjvp vniTP FlTriTlTRR fiAVF YOITK MONEY. The life of Jesse Knight is an inspiration to the poor SAVE YOUR TIME BY CALLING b4y of today. It shows that the opportunities are to be 9 had if the individual is but possessed of the courage tp g S. develop them. UntiHhe end "Uncle Jesse" never failed Cabinet 5 Phone 554-- J for any kind of Carpertter to maintain a friendly interest in the finer elements of Kitchen Cupboards, Built-i- n Work, Built-i- n life: He was a devout churchman and democratic in all Book Cases, Furniture Repairing. his dealings. There was no wail of wealth between him imillHIIUSIIIUIIIlUlillfillUIUIIIHIIIIIIIllll and the humblest citizen. He understood the individual who ..had been less fortunate than himsejf and met him on common ground. That quality alone won for him a wide circle of friends who will mourn his passing. - I Co! urn bid itzzn ' TONIGHT AND FRIDAY Regular Prices 1 1 J-T- - o -- P. j-- -r-- jio X I N k A A I fx ' Vr I ' i it- 1 v i i i i i i i , . " silver-tongue- di-es- t : I 3 JUi production I in? rrr THE 10isJT Vk IKtW VS.W V I . 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