Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-11-17
DIED.

In this Borough, Saturday evening Nov IT, 1889 OF
Consumption, FRANCIS d. MoSrASYE, aged rs years
and months. rf f r.-r
In the bloom and strength of youth surrounded by all
that can make life desirable with the brightest anticipa
tlons for the future the deceased has been taken from
the scenes of time to another and better world During
the time when he angushed suffered under the grad
ua but certain progress of the nsdious disease Con
SUMPTION which Fastening him towards the grave
he bore his suerings with fotitude and patience and
calmly and hopefully prepared himself 10 meet the great
event expressing his resignation the will of his Divine
Master in whose loving kindness he confidently trusted
Around the deceased clustered unusual extended
circle of relations and friends Possessing in remarka-
BILE degree those manly social and genial qualities which
won the love and friendship of all who came in contact
with him, he had knit himself with the strongest ties of
affection to bis acqaaintances who watched his gradual
Heclhe with SORROW and mourn him dead with the most
poignant grief His noble and generous nature governed
him in all things. Liberal to fault he scorned an un-
manly deco, and the very embodiment of upright
ness, nobleDess and chvarc honor. But not all these
qualities, the devotion of relatives nor the anxiety of
friends could save him from the attacks Of the fell de-
stroyer He is gone from amongst u.s. and we can only
revere his memory and emulate his virtues Aectonate
son, loving brother, true and noble friend Farewell
At special communication of Union Lodge, No. los,
held at the Masonic Hall, Nov. Is 1859 the following
preamble and resolutions were adopted = W ''
WHEREAS it has plea ed the Great Architect Of the
Universe to summon from Earth, our beloved Brother
Resoiped, That while we bow with humble submission
70 TINS dSpensaton OF Him who doeth all things we'll"
TINS Lodge mourn the loss of Brother whose Masonic
virtues and manly qualities had gained our affections and
inspired our friendship and esteem. A I ~ FI--TT
Resoped. That shall best exhibit our respect for
our deceased brother by emulang his Masonic charac
Ter ana generous and sterling to
le upon the square with all mankind and by the
else OF charity, benevolence and brotherly love. |
Resolved, That tender the relatives of the de-
ceased, our profoundest sympahes and condolements
While may not sound the depths of their great sor-
row. we mourn as those who have lost true and faithful
Brother respected and beloved friend. rs lt svEv
Resoired, That the usual marks of mourning be worn;
copy OF these resolutions be furnished the family of
the deceased and published in the papers the County
AT meeting of LIN-rA HOSE Co. No. 3, held at Fire
mans Hail. Nov IA, 1859, the following preamble and
resolutions were unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, it has pleased the Almighty ruler of the
Universe, in his benefeen Providence To remove from
Earth our former Foreman, aud companion, FRANK D.
MoSTASYE. 70 -t -f..g e = EH7' ---F----r
Resolved, That in mourning the loss of one who had
by ms many amable and manly qualities endeared him
self to all who knew him, we minge our sorrows With
the great grief OF his relations and tender 10 them
heartfelt condoeme nts at the dspensaon which has
thus sorely afflicted us all. a..
Resoleed That testimonial of our high regard and
esteem Tor the deceased while living, and our respect 10
his memory will attend body, TO follow his re-
mains TO their last resting place. srsst fraA F-a
ReSoired That the usual badge Of mourning be worn
copy these resolutions be sent TO the family of the
deceased, and published in the County papers.
Ata special meeting of Una BoAFCLUB, held Nov. IA,
1889, the following resolutions were adopted
WHEREAS II has pleased the great gyer of good and
mate F. d. MoNTANYE w. T9F
ResOired Thatwe take this opportunity Of express,pu
our appreciation OF his true worth and sterling character
That In losing him, we lose man Of warm and gem
erons nature combined with fearless spirit who was al
HE whose pleasure his doty, and whose reward
Was the knowledge that it was we'll performed
ResoIred That this expression he published in tho
the Bradford Reporter,