The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-02-15
Death Of Patrick T. Burke.

On Tuesday evening last, Mr.. Patrick 7.
Burke died at his residence in this city, after
a long and tedious illness. During the past
summer he had been confined to his house and
much OF the time IN bed His chief allment
seemed to be dyspepsia but other diseases &C
companied It. lie was much respected citi-
zen, having been an alderman of his ward for
some time. He was successful business man,
prominent in Ottawa for over % wears. His
age WAS 40 years His funeral was had on
Thursday.
Inc following resolutions were adopted by
societies Of which he was an active member:
At special meeting Of the Father Mathew To-
tai Abstinence society at their Hall on Court ST.
on tue 18th inst, resolutions on the demise of r.
I. Burke were adopted The members were man.
itesty much affected at the death of one of their
most efficient brothers in the cause of temperance
During the past 10 months. almost since the incp.
iency OF the Society, he was "A Jealous and ardent
worker IN ITS behalf. observing, with the utmus,
hdelIty aDd punctuality, its rules and gulatous
and laboring to further its ends No wonder, then
that his fellow members, with unanim,ty mingled
wth'the deepest and most heartfelt sorrow pass.
ed the following resolutions
!. That IN the death of our late esteemed and
| much loved brother, = Il. Burke, our Society has
| sustained an almost irreparable loss
| 2 That IN their griet and sorrow we tender our
most sincere sympathy to the bereaved family and
| orphan children.
| ). That as kind father and loving husband
| combined with those qualities which constitute an
honest, upright and energetic citizen the domestic
and social circle has lost one OF its brightest
ments and the community one of its most honora.
| BILE citizens.
| 4. That the above resolutions be published in the
| Ottawa Free Trader and Republican and a COPY
| be furnished the family of the deceased.
.. That said resolutions be spread on the records
Of the Society
At special meeting OF the L. b. :. ofthe city of
| Ottawa, on the 18th inst, the following preamble
and resolutions commemorative of the death Of one
OF its members. Mr.. Patrick I. Burke, were unau-
mousy adopted:
| Whereas II has pleased Almighty God to call
ANOTHER Of our beloved brothers, Patrick T. Burke.
from amonght u.s. and while we shall always keep
our deceased members IN kind remembrance his
vacant seat Will, IN n special manner, renew our
sorrow at each recurring meeting Of our Society ,
| Therefore, Resolved, That in the death of our
worthy brother this Society has suffered an ire.
| parable loss, and although it is sad and solemn
duty 10 pay this small tribute to his memory our
grief is sottened and sweetened when we rene mbe
and feel, we do, that what is our great loss is
his greatest gain.
That we tender our heartfelt and warmest svm-
pathy to his grief stricken wife and family, and
that God. who tempers the wind for the shorn
lambs. viii guard aud protect those dear little
will cause them to inherit the many virtues of
that father, shall always be the prayer of the
members Of this Society
That the above resolutions be spread upon the
minutes OF the Society, published in both the
city papers, and copy sent to the family.