Husband of Ida H. Ware. Son of William Calvin Penick and Martha A. Thompson
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, March 29, 1934
RITES SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR JAMES PENICK
James Allen Penick, Dean of the Chariton bar, died at 1:30 a.m. this morning, at his home, 639 South Eighth street. Mr. Penick was 80 years old.
He practiced law in Chariton for 57 years and was prominent in his profession over the entire state.
The death of the veteran attorney was caused by a stomach ailment. Since returning to Chariton following a serious operation at Rochester, Minn. in January, Mr. Penick had steadily lost strength.
Funeral services will he held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Beardsley Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Chariton cemetery.
He is survived by two sons, Lloyd, with whom he made his home, and Raymond, of Newton, Ia. A sister, Mrs. Ida Stuart, of Chicago, Ill. and two brothers, W. B. Penick, of Omaha, Nebr., and H. O. Penick, of Long Beach, Calif. also survive him. There are also two grandchildren, James and Edith Penick, of Newton.
Classed as one of the most brilliant and colorful men in Lucas county's history, Mr. Penich lived in Chariton for three quarters of a century. He was born Feb. 9, 1854, at Eddyville, in Wapello county, Iowa, and came with his parents to Chariton four years later.
One of the early graduates of Chariton high school, he continued his education at Simpson college, Indianola, and later at Iowa Wesleyan university, where he was graduated in 1874 with a B. S. degree. After leaving the university Mr. Penick was associated for a year with his father in a store here before entering the law office of Stuart and Bartholomew. He was admitted to the bar in 1877.
With Judge J. C. Mitchell, Mr. Penick formed a law partnership which existed until 1891, when the judge moved to Ottumwa. Later he was associated for 15 years with E. A. Anderson of Chariton, but from 1911 until he became ill early this year, he practiced alone.
During his career in Iowa courts he established a reputation for wild oratory, fair dealing and legal knowledge that has formed the basis for interesting anecdotes which will be heard for many years wherever lawyers gather.
A democrat and leader in his party, Mr. Penick, in 1898 was elected Lucas county's representative to the state legislature. He was a delegate to the democratic national convention in Cincinnati in 1880 and assisted in obtaining for Gen. W. S. Hancock the nomination for president.
In 1892, upon completion of the present Lucas county courthouse, Mr. Penick delivered the dedication address and the oration gave him further claim to the title, "silver-tongued orator," which had been given him due to his unusual power of speech.
Mr. Penick was married here in 1878. His wife, who was also prominent in local activities, died about 18 years ago. Lloyd and Raymond were their only children.
Honors have been paid Mr. Penick on several occasions by fellow lawyers of this district. Two years ago, on his birthday, they staged a party for him at the Hotel Charitone at which he was paid tribute my many prominent men of the profession and this year, while ill, he received visits and messages of congratulation from many of them on his eightieth birthday. His picture hangs on the wall in the district court room here.
In addition to membership in bar organization, Mr. Penick also had been prominent for many years in the Masonic order.
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, March 29, 1934
RITES SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR JAMES PENICK
James Allen Penick, Dean of the Chariton bar, died at 1:30 a.m. this morning, at his home, 639 South Eighth street. Mr. Penick was 80 years old.
He practiced law in Chariton for 57 years and was prominent in his profession over the entire state.
The death of the veteran attorney was caused by a stomach ailment. Since returning to Chariton following a serious operation at Rochester, Minn. in January, Mr. Penick had steadily lost strength.
Funeral services will he held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Beardsley Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Chariton cemetery.
He is survived by two sons, Lloyd, with whom he made his home, and Raymond, of Newton, Ia. A sister, Mrs. Ida Stuart, of Chicago, Ill. and two brothers, W. B. Penick, of Omaha, Nebr., and H. O. Penick, of Long Beach, Calif. also survive him. There are also two grandchildren, James and Edith Penick, of Newton.
Classed as one of the most brilliant and colorful men in Lucas county's history, Mr. Penich lived in Chariton for three quarters of a century. He was born Feb. 9, 1854, at Eddyville, in Wapello county, Iowa, and came with his parents to Chariton four years later.
One of the early graduates of Chariton high school, he continued his education at Simpson college, Indianola, and later at Iowa Wesleyan university, where he was graduated in 1874 with a B. S. degree. After leaving the university Mr. Penick was associated for a year with his father in a store here before entering the law office of Stuart and Bartholomew. He was admitted to the bar in 1877.
With Judge J. C. Mitchell, Mr. Penick formed a law partnership which existed until 1891, when the judge moved to Ottumwa. Later he was associated for 15 years with E. A. Anderson of Chariton, but from 1911 until he became ill early this year, he practiced alone.
During his career in Iowa courts he established a reputation for wild oratory, fair dealing and legal knowledge that has formed the basis for interesting anecdotes which will be heard for many years wherever lawyers gather.
A democrat and leader in his party, Mr. Penick, in 1898 was elected Lucas county's representative to the state legislature. He was a delegate to the democratic national convention in Cincinnati in 1880 and assisted in obtaining for Gen. W. S. Hancock the nomination for president.
In 1892, upon completion of the present Lucas county courthouse, Mr. Penick delivered the dedication address and the oration gave him further claim to the title, "silver-tongued orator," which had been given him due to his unusual power of speech.
Mr. Penick was married here in 1878. His wife, who was also prominent in local activities, died about 18 years ago. Lloyd and Raymond were their only children.
Honors have been paid Mr. Penick on several occasions by fellow lawyers of this district. Two years ago, on his birthday, they staged a party for him at the Hotel Charitone at which he was paid tribute my many prominent men of the profession and this year, while ill, he received visits and messages of congratulation from many of them on his eightieth birthday. His picture hangs on the wall in the district court room here.
In addition to membership in bar organization, Mr. Penick also had been prominent for many years in the Masonic order.
Husband of Ida H. Ware. Son of William Calvin Penick and Martha A. Thompson
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, March 29, 1934
RITES SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR JAMES PENICK
James Allen Penick, Dean of the Chariton bar, died at 1:30 a.m. this morning, at his home, 639 South Eighth street. Mr. Penick was 80 years old.
He practiced law in Chariton for 57 years and was prominent in his profession over the entire state.
The death of the veteran attorney was caused by a stomach ailment. Since returning to Chariton following a serious operation at Rochester, Minn. in January, Mr. Penick had steadily lost strength.
Funeral services will he held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Beardsley Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Chariton cemetery.
He is survived by two sons, Lloyd, with whom he made his home, and Raymond, of Newton, Ia. A sister, Mrs. Ida Stuart, of Chicago, Ill. and two brothers, W. B. Penick, of Omaha, Nebr., and H. O. Penick, of Long Beach, Calif. also survive him. There are also two grandchildren, James and Edith Penick, of Newton.
Classed as one of the most brilliant and colorful men in Lucas county's history, Mr. Penich lived in Chariton for three quarters of a century. He was born Feb. 9, 1854, at Eddyville, in Wapello county, Iowa, and came with his parents to Chariton four years later.
One of the early graduates of Chariton high school, he continued his education at Simpson college, Indianola, and later at Iowa Wesleyan university, where he was graduated in 1874 with a B. S. degree. After leaving the university Mr. Penick was associated for a year with his father in a store here before entering the law office of Stuart and Bartholomew. He was admitted to the bar in 1877.
With Judge J. C. Mitchell, Mr. Penick formed a law partnership which existed until 1891, when the judge moved to Ottumwa. Later he was associated for 15 years with E. A. Anderson of Chariton, but from 1911 until he became ill early this year, he practiced alone.
During his career in Iowa courts he established a reputation for wild oratory, fair dealing and legal knowledge that has formed the basis for interesting anecdotes which will be heard for many years wherever lawyers gather.
A democrat and leader in his party, Mr. Penick, in 1898 was elected Lucas county's representative to the state legislature. He was a delegate to the democratic national convention in Cincinnati in 1880 and assisted in obtaining for Gen. W. S. Hancock the nomination for president.
In 1892, upon completion of the present Lucas county courthouse, Mr. Penick delivered the dedication address and the oration gave him further claim to the title, "silver-tongued orator," which had been given him due to his unusual power of speech.
Mr. Penick was married here in 1878. His wife, who was also prominent in local activities, died about 18 years ago. Lloyd and Raymond were their only children.
Honors have been paid Mr. Penick on several occasions by fellow lawyers of this district. Two years ago, on his birthday, they staged a party for him at the Hotel Charitone at which he was paid tribute my many prominent men of the profession and this year, while ill, he received visits and messages of congratulation from many of them on his eightieth birthday. His picture hangs on the wall in the district court room here.
In addition to membership in bar organization, Mr. Penick also had been prominent for many years in the Masonic order.
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, March 29, 1934
RITES SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR JAMES PENICK
James Allen Penick, Dean of the Chariton bar, died at 1:30 a.m. this morning, at his home, 639 South Eighth street. Mr. Penick was 80 years old.
He practiced law in Chariton for 57 years and was prominent in his profession over the entire state.
The death of the veteran attorney was caused by a stomach ailment. Since returning to Chariton following a serious operation at Rochester, Minn. in January, Mr. Penick had steadily lost strength.
Funeral services will he held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Beardsley Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Chariton cemetery.
He is survived by two sons, Lloyd, with whom he made his home, and Raymond, of Newton, Ia. A sister, Mrs. Ida Stuart, of Chicago, Ill. and two brothers, W. B. Penick, of Omaha, Nebr., and H. O. Penick, of Long Beach, Calif. also survive him. There are also two grandchildren, James and Edith Penick, of Newton.
Classed as one of the most brilliant and colorful men in Lucas county's history, Mr. Penich lived in Chariton for three quarters of a century. He was born Feb. 9, 1854, at Eddyville, in Wapello county, Iowa, and came with his parents to Chariton four years later.
One of the early graduates of Chariton high school, he continued his education at Simpson college, Indianola, and later at Iowa Wesleyan university, where he was graduated in 1874 with a B. S. degree. After leaving the university Mr. Penick was associated for a year with his father in a store here before entering the law office of Stuart and Bartholomew. He was admitted to the bar in 1877.
With Judge J. C. Mitchell, Mr. Penick formed a law partnership which existed until 1891, when the judge moved to Ottumwa. Later he was associated for 15 years with E. A. Anderson of Chariton, but from 1911 until he became ill early this year, he practiced alone.
During his career in Iowa courts he established a reputation for wild oratory, fair dealing and legal knowledge that has formed the basis for interesting anecdotes which will be heard for many years wherever lawyers gather.
A democrat and leader in his party, Mr. Penick, in 1898 was elected Lucas county's representative to the state legislature. He was a delegate to the democratic national convention in Cincinnati in 1880 and assisted in obtaining for Gen. W. S. Hancock the nomination for president.
In 1892, upon completion of the present Lucas county courthouse, Mr. Penick delivered the dedication address and the oration gave him further claim to the title, "silver-tongued orator," which had been given him due to his unusual power of speech.
Mr. Penick was married here in 1878. His wife, who was also prominent in local activities, died about 18 years ago. Lloyd and Raymond were their only children.
Honors have been paid Mr. Penick on several occasions by fellow lawyers of this district. Two years ago, on his birthday, they staged a party for him at the Hotel Charitone at which he was paid tribute my many prominent men of the profession and this year, while ill, he received visits and messages of congratulation from many of them on his eightieth birthday. His picture hangs on the wall in the district court room here.
In addition to membership in bar organization, Mr. Penick also had been prominent for many years in the Masonic order.
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