The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-10-27
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CENfEEyiL1E, Mich, Sept. 20 re.
DEAR NAN:-NEc have jtlSt returned
from the Centennial. Had a splendid time.
1t pays well to take Journey across the
continent to see il.
Our Conference here has closed and our
home fixed for one year. perhaps for three.
We go TO Marcellus. Cass county, where
you will please se5Itl the REGISTER llereaf-
ter. We are delighted with its weekly vi+-
lis. 1t comes to cheer us like tho visits of
an old familiar friend May its light shine
brighter and brighter unto the perfect day
cannot write much now as we are max
ing preparations to go to our new home.
Wife and little May are well, and sensi
warmest love. Kindest regards to all. In
haste, 4. WILSON.
T. S. Stand by tilenew pastor. Let
tie church rally around him. and make
him and family feel at home in their new
field of labor. God bless both psstor and
people, aud may this be a year of glorious
victory. Pray for rs. 1. W.
II CoSDoxESeE.
On tie dsat. of A. n. Arnold. late Il
member of Albany Lodge, No. 4, LO.O.F.,
who died under circumstances most afflict-
ing to his friends, Sept. Both. 1876.
Bf TIE LODGE.
The destroyer has overtaken brother
and he has fallen. Tint Which w:i> mortal
of A. N Arnold Is now ci.linlIing away
to join its kindred dust. but his spirit has
returned to God who gave it. The way of
orr brother was untler Il cloud. and IN 1t
most painful manner the Eaonday of his
manhood was merge into night. Brother.
pence to thy ashes. The recollection OF
thy many virtues anel the warm and gen.
erous impulses of thy nature. with thy at
taciltnent to cur noble order. commands
thai we forget thy weakness, and that we
embaim thy memory III the sanctuary OF
brothcrly affection.
Reso7ted. That in The death of orr late
brother. 4. n. Arnold. we find occasion
for profound sorrow. and thyt this sorrow
is tIeepeued and intensified when we re-
member the cause and circumstances by
which it was brought about.
HeSOtred, That lie was the subject of
grievous fraities, and finally fell victim
to the lite-destroying bowl. yet III his heart
Ire WAS generous, noble and strongly at
taclled TO the Brotherhood, who have loved,
labored with. and had hopes TO reform and
save him.
I2eso1re7. That in the aifiicting trial to
! his family we extend snch sympathy as
/ will make them feel that though the hus-
/ band and father Is gone. that thoughtful
| Brotherhood lives aud cares tor them.
/ 224so}te1. That iii the death of our late
/ brother, a. \. Arnold, we have another
| atlmoiiition Of tlle extreme uncertainty OF
/ our transition state. and OF the Importance
/! of being clothed with Tttfer and higte,
] lie: and by his example we are further ats-
| nehished to shnn the slavery of sense. and
| as trtte odd Fellows we HOW feaffirfn oul
/ hostility to the hahitua use of Intoxicating
/ drinks and the traffic therein.
! Iesoifed. Finally. that Our Secretary be
/ instructed to send Il copy OF these resolii.
/ tions TO the family OF our deceased brother.
! furnish copies TO the presses Of our city foi
j publication. and that they be made a mat.
/ ter of record in this Lodge.
JOS. WEBER,
! L. j. SITES.
| n. w. GARRETSOS.
/ Committee.