The Spokane Spokesman-Review
Spokane, Washington
26 July 1917 (page 6)
DEATH CALLS W. H. ACUFF
Pioneer and Former Councilman Heart Disease Victim.
Funeral Services to Be Held Friday Afternoon Under Masonic Auspices.
William Henry Acuff, age 70, a pioneer and former councilman of Spokane, died late Tuesday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. C. Neffler, E4504 Frederick avenue, after an illness of nearly four months. His death was caused by a heart disease so painful in the last month that narcotics had to be administered. For the last 11 years Mr. Acuff had been ailing, but it was not until a few weeks ago that he was forced to take to his bed.
Mr. Acuff was born in Gwyneld [sic], Pa., near Philadelphia, October 8, 1848 [sic]. After obtaining his primary education in Pennsylvania and Illinois he accompanied his mother to the Norristown oil fields, where he worked to continue his schooling. A few years later he engaged in the lumber business, interests in which he retained until failing health caused his temporary retirement in 1889.
Two years after coming to Spokane, in 1890, he organized the Washington Milling company, was its first secretary and soon after assumed the presidency, which he retained for 15 years. His permanent retirement from business came in 1910.
Mr. Acuff, who was prominent in political circles, was elected city councilman in 1896 and in 1903 was a candidate for mayor, running against Frank L. Boyd. In the interests of the Spokane Chamber of Commerce he spent the winter of 1904-5 in Washington, D.C.
He went to Japan in 1908 as a Spokane representative with the Pacific coast commerce commission to look after trade relations between the two countries. He was president of the Pacific Coast Lumberman's association for many years.
Since his retirement from business Masonry had claimed most of Mr. Acuff's time. At his death he was grand commander of the Knights Templar and held offices in other Masonic organizations.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:30 o'clock from the Masonic temple under the auspices of the grand commandery, assisted by Cataract commandery No. 3. The service at the grave in Greenwood will be private. His relatives request that no flowers be sent.
Besides his daughter, Mr. Acuff is survived by two sisters, Mrs. M. A. Collins and Miss Elizabeth Lukens, who reside in California.
-- obituary provided by Herrick Heitman at the Washington State Library and transcribed by Laura Keyes Perry.
Spokane, Washington
26 July 1917 (page 6)
DEATH CALLS W. H. ACUFF
Pioneer and Former Councilman Heart Disease Victim.
Funeral Services to Be Held Friday Afternoon Under Masonic Auspices.
William Henry Acuff, age 70, a pioneer and former councilman of Spokane, died late Tuesday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. C. Neffler, E4504 Frederick avenue, after an illness of nearly four months. His death was caused by a heart disease so painful in the last month that narcotics had to be administered. For the last 11 years Mr. Acuff had been ailing, but it was not until a few weeks ago that he was forced to take to his bed.
Mr. Acuff was born in Gwyneld [sic], Pa., near Philadelphia, October 8, 1848 [sic]. After obtaining his primary education in Pennsylvania and Illinois he accompanied his mother to the Norristown oil fields, where he worked to continue his schooling. A few years later he engaged in the lumber business, interests in which he retained until failing health caused his temporary retirement in 1889.
Two years after coming to Spokane, in 1890, he organized the Washington Milling company, was its first secretary and soon after assumed the presidency, which he retained for 15 years. His permanent retirement from business came in 1910.
Mr. Acuff, who was prominent in political circles, was elected city councilman in 1896 and in 1903 was a candidate for mayor, running against Frank L. Boyd. In the interests of the Spokane Chamber of Commerce he spent the winter of 1904-5 in Washington, D.C.
He went to Japan in 1908 as a Spokane representative with the Pacific coast commerce commission to look after trade relations between the two countries. He was president of the Pacific Coast Lumberman's association for many years.
Since his retirement from business Masonry had claimed most of Mr. Acuff's time. At his death he was grand commander of the Knights Templar and held offices in other Masonic organizations.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:30 o'clock from the Masonic temple under the auspices of the grand commandery, assisted by Cataract commandery No. 3. The service at the grave in Greenwood will be private. His relatives request that no flowers be sent.
Besides his daughter, Mr. Acuff is survived by two sisters, Mrs. M. A. Collins and Miss Elizabeth Lukens, who reside in California.
-- obituary provided by Herrick Heitman at the Washington State Library and transcribed by Laura Keyes Perry.
The Spokane Spokesman-Review
Spokane, Washington
26 July 1917 (page 6)
DEATH CALLS W. H. ACUFF
Pioneer and Former Councilman Heart Disease Victim.
Funeral Services to Be Held Friday Afternoon Under Masonic Auspices.
William Henry Acuff, age 70, a pioneer and former councilman of Spokane, died late Tuesday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. C. Neffler, E4504 Frederick avenue, after an illness of nearly four months. His death was caused by a heart disease so painful in the last month that narcotics had to be administered. For the last 11 years Mr. Acuff had been ailing, but it was not until a few weeks ago that he was forced to take to his bed.
Mr. Acuff was born in Gwyneld [sic], Pa., near Philadelphia, October 8, 1848 [sic]. After obtaining his primary education in Pennsylvania and Illinois he accompanied his mother to the Norristown oil fields, where he worked to continue his schooling. A few years later he engaged in the lumber business, interests in which he retained until failing health caused his temporary retirement in 1889.
Two years after coming to Spokane, in 1890, he organized the Washington Milling company, was its first secretary and soon after assumed the presidency, which he retained for 15 years. His permanent retirement from business came in 1910.
Mr. Acuff, who was prominent in political circles, was elected city councilman in 1896 and in 1903 was a candidate for mayor, running against Frank L. Boyd. In the interests of the Spokane Chamber of Commerce he spent the winter of 1904-5 in Washington, D.C.
He went to Japan in 1908 as a Spokane representative with the Pacific coast commerce commission to look after trade relations between the two countries. He was president of the Pacific Coast Lumberman's association for many years.
Since his retirement from business Masonry had claimed most of Mr. Acuff's time. At his death he was grand commander of the Knights Templar and held offices in other Masonic organizations.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:30 o'clock from the Masonic temple under the auspices of the grand commandery, assisted by Cataract commandery No. 3. The service at the grave in Greenwood will be private. His relatives request that no flowers be sent.
Besides his daughter, Mr. Acuff is survived by two sisters, Mrs. M. A. Collins and Miss Elizabeth Lukens, who reside in California.
-- obituary provided by Herrick Heitman at the Washington State Library and transcribed by Laura Keyes Perry.
Spokane, Washington
26 July 1917 (page 6)
DEATH CALLS W. H. ACUFF
Pioneer and Former Councilman Heart Disease Victim.
Funeral Services to Be Held Friday Afternoon Under Masonic Auspices.
William Henry Acuff, age 70, a pioneer and former councilman of Spokane, died late Tuesday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. C. Neffler, E4504 Frederick avenue, after an illness of nearly four months. His death was caused by a heart disease so painful in the last month that narcotics had to be administered. For the last 11 years Mr. Acuff had been ailing, but it was not until a few weeks ago that he was forced to take to his bed.
Mr. Acuff was born in Gwyneld [sic], Pa., near Philadelphia, October 8, 1848 [sic]. After obtaining his primary education in Pennsylvania and Illinois he accompanied his mother to the Norristown oil fields, where he worked to continue his schooling. A few years later he engaged in the lumber business, interests in which he retained until failing health caused his temporary retirement in 1889.
Two years after coming to Spokane, in 1890, he organized the Washington Milling company, was its first secretary and soon after assumed the presidency, which he retained for 15 years. His permanent retirement from business came in 1910.
Mr. Acuff, who was prominent in political circles, was elected city councilman in 1896 and in 1903 was a candidate for mayor, running against Frank L. Boyd. In the interests of the Spokane Chamber of Commerce he spent the winter of 1904-5 in Washington, D.C.
He went to Japan in 1908 as a Spokane representative with the Pacific coast commerce commission to look after trade relations between the two countries. He was president of the Pacific Coast Lumberman's association for many years.
Since his retirement from business Masonry had claimed most of Mr. Acuff's time. At his death he was grand commander of the Knights Templar and held offices in other Masonic organizations.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:30 o'clock from the Masonic temple under the auspices of the grand commandery, assisted by Cataract commandery No. 3. The service at the grave in Greenwood will be private. His relatives request that no flowers be sent.
Besides his daughter, Mr. Acuff is survived by two sisters, Mrs. M. A. Collins and Miss Elizabeth Lukens, who reside in California.
-- obituary provided by Herrick Heitman at the Washington State Library and transcribed by Laura Keyes Perry.
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