Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-19
DIED.

June s, 1860, MARY BouRLAND, daughter OF Pete
and Margaret Hanger, aged nearly years. She was
bright and interesting child and the loss OF such Is
to which be reconclled only by the grace
him who canle to heal the broken hearted" and WIN
has provided for the reunion of children and belieF
ing parents.
.And the mother gave, in tears and pain,
The flowers she most did love;
She knew she should find them all again.
"In the fields of light above"
At his residence. near Greenvle, the 18th inst.
Mr.. SAMUEL HUHPHREYS-aged7 rs years.
Mr.. Humphreys had spent his life In this county, In
the quiet occupation OF farmer. He was good cit
izen and humble and consistent Christian. The
writer of this does not know when he joined the
church. but has known him professor of religion
for nearly 40 years, and for 20 years as Ruling Ell
der in the Presby terrain Church OF Bethel, and IN all
that time he has never known or heard of ythng in
his conduct Inconsistent with his profession or his Of
fee. This religion the controlling power of his
life He leaves large family of children, all
plying respectable standing in society," Minis
OF the Gospel (another in the same holy calling
deceased another Physician, and ALL with
ception, members Of the church, and consistent Chris
tians - r,.s 81 5e SIS
"The promise is to you and to your children"
6i Tribute of Respect.
Ala Special Communication of Stanton Lodge No
Ii of free and accepted Masons. held at the Masonic
Hall, ON Sunday evening Juue 10th, A. L. $3.50, A. d.
1860. sae
The Wor. Master having announced the death this
evening of Brother James FL. o. Bren,-an6 that his
funeral will take place tomorrow evening at o.
clock. o5.- = a4s ef
On molten the following resolution was adopted:
Resolve2, That Committee of five be appointed to
draft suitable resolutions expressive of the sorrow
this Lodge at the death of Brother James H. O'Bren
and that said Committee make the necessary ar
rangements for the interment OF his mortal remains,
with the usual Masonic honours.
Whereupon, Bros. w. A. Burke, S. B. Brown, B..
B. Donaghe, W. H. Wilson and s. j. Davis, were
appointed the Committee.
And at Special Communication of the Lodge held
on Monday June 18th, A. L. $3.50, A. d. 1860; the
Committee reported Preamble and Resolutions,
which were in the words following, to wit:
1t having pleased Almighty God to remove from
orr midst, the prime of early manhood, Broth
James Ell. Brien, decreeit proper to bear pub
lie expression deep regret at his untimely death
and sympathy with his surviving friends and rel
atiyes in their great affection, therefore, r
Res0I0ed. That the members of this Lodge have
heard with sincere and unfegned of the death
of their friend, associate and Brother, James II. o.
Brien. ~'
Resozged That the many virtues of our deceased
Brother OBrien endeared him to us whilst living and
will induce to cherish his memory with sincere af-
lection.
ResoZged That we tender our heartfelt sympathy
to the family of Brother OBrien in their affection
Res0b0ed, That as testimonial of our respect for
our deceased Brother, this Lodge be draped in, and
the members thereof wear the usual badge of mourn
ing for thirty days.
RsoE0ed That the Secretary be directed to publish
the foregoing preamble and resolutions, in the news
papers OF Stauntonand to furnish copy thereof to
the family of the deceased. Teste,
JAS. F. PATTERSON, sec'y.