Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-08-28
OBITUARY.

DlED-At British Hollow, Wis. August 21st, 1878,
after severe aud protrActed Illness JOHN 3.
DobB, aged 6S years and months.
Deceased was a native Of Cornwall, England came
to this country in 1912 and first located at what Is
knswn as Pigeon Diggings. about five miles west OF
the Village Of Ian caster, where he was engaged in
the occupation of mining until the Spring Of ls4s at
which time he went through by land to the gold
mines Of California, VII ere he spent some eighteen
months in gold digging. He then returned 10 Potosi
where his family resided during his absence Then
he purchased residence in British Hollow and
moved his family there, where they have remained
up to the present time and he then made a second
trip to the gold mines and spent about five years and
then returned 10 his home and family In Brtith Ho.
low where he remained up TO the time Of his death
In Is, he WIS initiated into the sublime myste-
ries Of Masonry, in Lancaster Ledge No % in the
Village Of Lancaster, Grant County, Wis, and has
been steadfast friend and supporter of the order
ever since.
He was ". NJ. ofwarreD Lodge No.4.ia the VII
age Of Potosi, of which he became a member after
bis return from California, for several years or Bnti
he became so feeble from i'll hsath that he could with
difficulty attend. At this Zine he gave the gaye into
the hands OF his SUCCESSOR with honor to the craft ans
much credit to himself he has gone TO that bourne
from which, as an earthly traveller, he will not re-
turn; and We hope, trust. We are suee that his
presence and usefulness will be felt realized BY
the Craft
His remains were followed to the grave nv a largo
procession Of Masons from Lodges OF Potosi Ian
Caster and Beetown. and numerous other friends who
met 70 drp the tear OF sympathy with the family Of
eur dec.'svl brother. Ihe funeral ceremonies were
under llss charge Of Bro. ID. CutshaW f9rant chan
Ter IN The village Of Lancaster, and by whom the
burial service read. The occasion was yery i'm.
pressye and ths ceremonies reflected much credit mp
on Bro. Cutshaw aud the brethl en- in attendance
Alter the close Of the funeral services the Breth-
rem Of the order returned to their Lodge room and
passed the following;
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Supreme Grand Arch
itsct OF the Universe, in His infinite wisdom. To re-
move from our midst our most esteemed and deeply
amented Brother John g. Dobb and to sever the ties
OF our earthly brotherhood be it therefore
EeS)h q, That We bow in submission 10 the hand
OF Him who doeth all things WELL trusting alone in
His OLanipotsnt mercy who knowing all our short
afiict the children of men,
ReSstped, tt at We cherish the memory Of broth
er who was endeared 10 by his devotion 70 Mason
ry, by his kindness Of heart beraty of disposition
cheerulnsss aud attachment TO his friends aud whose
death has left aching void in the 0rder he loved
and community Oy whom he respected.
Resolved, That deeply sympAthize with the
family OF our deceased bIotner, and in their heavy
aniiction commend them 70 the God of the widow aud
tat eress
Resored, That In token Of our respect for our de-
ceased BROTHER the jewels aud furniture OF the Lodge
be raped in mourning for thirty days
Resolved, That these resolutions be in the
Grant County Herald and other county papers, and
copy OF the same be placed in the archeyes Of the
Lodge, and another copy be furnished the family of
our deceased brother.
British Hollow, Wis. Aug. 23d, 1878,
j. p. HUBBARD
TH0s sTEPnENs, Committee.
H. b. C0ONS,