Google Translation February 4, 1918 Denni Hlasatel Notice of Triner Death

The grievous report comes from St. Petersburg, Fla. Mr. Jos. Triner, the founder of the American-famous wholesaler and now chairman of the incorporated Joseph Triner Company since December 10, succumbed to the lingering disease of hardened blood vessels that had long gnawed at the strong root of his life until it finally won. Surrounded by his dearest, self-sacrificing his wife and all four daughters, the rare man, who has an excellent place in the history of Czech-American self-academy, breathed a sigh of relief. The son, Mr. Josef Triner Jr., Secretary of the Joseph Triner Company, alone could not be present at the last moments of his father, he was an officer in active service bound by his duty in Chicago. At the age of 57, a man has left us who will remain a permanent model of indomitable endurance.

Born on March 19, 1861 in Kačerov near Královice in Bohemia, he came with America to his parents in 1879 and tried his hand on a number of professions, until finally in 1890 he launched "Triner's Healing Bitter Wine". thereby finding a field in which he could develop his business skills with all his might. The product was the first of its kind in America, and  Triner had no choice but to experience all the pioneering woes. The obstacles that stood in the way of the commercial success of the product, behind which no capital stood, were great. However, the enterprising spirit of the man could not be misled even by being knocked back several times, so it was only natural that the plant from a small beginning on the 18th and May Streets later grew into today's large plant on the corner of Ashland Ave. and Hastings Street where building no. 1333- 1343 S.  Ashland Ave. hardly enough the commercial boom of this large-scale factory of popular family medicines. The deceased built his business and grew up with him to the point that he found his greatest pleasure in it.

Even a year ago, after 8 o'clock in the morning or before, he came to the office and left it in the evening, just like all true big businessmen, the Americans are the main artery of their plant. ........ Then, when the disease subsided for a moment and allowed him to go out, it was bitter to see his joy, which he always missed for a short visit to the race. At the same time, His mind was still working for the benefit of the company, which remains his permanent helper, and shortly before he left for Florida, the plant was incorporated, which now passes under the command of his son, Mr. Joseph Triner Jr., in whose hands the proven top skills of the office, headed by J. V. Štěrba (General Manager), Fr. Sedlák (cashier) and Dr. Soldier (advertising manager), continue to flourish in honor of its founder. In early December, he went to Florida to avoid the impending bad winter. His rarely self-sacrificing wife, Mrs. Kateřina Trinerová, who had been caring for her beloved husband all day and night since August, and Miss Anna Trinerova's daughter went with the patient, and at Christmas his son, Mr. Jos, arrived for a short visit. Trimer and son-in-law Dr. Lagorio. Then, a week ago, when the patient's strength began to wane rapidly and his eyesight faded, they made them worry.  The other three married daughters, Mrs. Kamila Wenter, Ella Lagorl, and Libuše Klaus, leaving for Florida, where they arrived on time to spend their last days with their dear father.

Triner was a member of many Czech associations, especially the Order of Loyalty of Art. 8. Č. S. P .S., Bed Prokop Veliký, J. T., České Besedy, Uměleckého klubu, from English associations we present especially Arcana Lodge No. 717 A. F. <ř A. M. (he was a 32nd Mason). Illinois Manufacturers Assn., Illinois Athletic Club, Press Club, Art Institute, etc. Of his many past federal merits, we mention in particular His former zealous amateur work and, more recently, the management of the treasury function of the Czech-American National Council. Apart from his grief-crushed wife, son and the above-mentioned four daughters, he leaves the son-in-law Wentera, Dr. Lagorl and Klaus and five grandchildren (Ruth and Willie Wenter, Frances and Charlotte Lagori and Naom Klaus), as well as many relatives.

The day of the funeral will be appointed, as long as the body of the deceased will be taken from Florida to Chicago.  The funeral of Mr. Joseph Triner. In a way that was most dignified, Czech Chicago parted ways with one of its foremost members.  The funeral, which took place yesterday afternoon, took place from the Masonic hall on Miliard ave. and 23rd Street, was the most verbal proof, what general seriousness did the deceased enjoy in all our circles and how deeply the Czech Chicago wished for his premature losses. An hour before the funeral ceremonies, the hall, in which the corpse of the deceased had been displayed on a hearse, was opened to provide an opportunity for hundreds of his friends and acquaintances to say goodbye to him. It was a truly endless procession that revolved around the hearse. There was a look on everyone's faces, and it was clear that everyone was fully aware of the loss that had befallen them.

Funeral ceremonies were performed according to the rite of the Masonic Order, in which Joseph Triner took one of the foremost places. After the ceremonies, the remains were accompanied to the Czech-National Cemetery by a huge number of cars. In the Masonic Hall 1 in the crematorium hall on the cemetery, Dr. Soldier, his words left an indelible impression on the promises of all who heard them. The memory of men such as the late Josef Triner will not disappear with their departure. It will be a rich source of painful and yet happy memories of those closest to the deceased, and will be a shining example to others of how to work and live. (9)