The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1878-01-17

was careful of the rights OF heirs OF es-
tate, and made it as inexpensive and
speedy as possible to do probate bust
ness in his Court. His popularity was
shown in remarkable degree while re-
cruiting a company of volunteers during
the late rebellion, among his neighbors
and acquaintance. The very best men
seemed to think that their hardship
would not be much if they could go
with Charley Walker, and the result
was that his company was raised III an
unusually short time.
In his social and domestic relations
he loved and was beloved by his family
and neighbors. No ideas of caste, he
was always approachable, never careless
of the amenities of life he was never
naughty or overbearing, but always af-
fable and kind, and especially so to those
in the humber walks of life. He was
perfectly at home in company the most
learned and cultivated, and was always
welcomed by the most refined society IN
this community. But while our broth
er possessed nearly all the qualities to
make him lovable and useful to his
kindred and his race, SO much so that
all who knew him wished him long
and happy life, and none more sincerely
than myself, [ feel reluctance to utter
one word at this time that may even
seem like criticism on any OF the acts
of dead friend, but it seems to soften
my words when L say that the faults of
our brother were wrongs to himself. If
there is anything that especially saddens
our hearts to-day as we contemplate the
vicissitudes in Efewhich this man that we
all loved so well passed through, it was
his indifference to health. From the
time I first met MIN until he was stricken
so suddenly down with paralysis which
caused his death, he seemed to court
exposure. Roughing it in this new and
unsettled state of society seemed to en-
amor him, and his long and dangerous
professional journeys in the Indictment
seasons were frequent, but be always
spoke of them as passtlmes. Cornwall
gatherings lasting until late hours at
night seemed to have no bad effect on
his iron constitution. Time with all
its exposures and hardships seemed to
deal gently with him. Old age and de-
cay appeared to him long way in the
distance, but alasi too soon the reaction
came and his over worked body fell out
of the ranks of life as have thousands
world ever knew.
and generous deeds of our departed
brother, and in justice to ourselves and
to those who have right to claim our
protection, let us all live useful, prudent
and faithful lives.
Chas. White then addressed the Court:
May it please the Court, 1 had no in
tention to speak this morning, but as the
old law partner of the deceased, and
knowing him 80 well and Intimately,
can not refuse my tribute of respect and
regard. In all his law practice his word
was his bond, and never was a verbal
stipulation broken. If all attorney
claimed that a stipulation had been
made, it made no difference whether he
had so agreed or not. He would say,
perhaps have forgotten; let it be So"
He was honorable in all things, and
honest in oil his dealings. 1t becomes
us to emulate his virtues that the same
which has been said of him may be said
of us when we die. It is more than can
be said of most men who lead an active
and busy life.
Resolutions in memory of George N.
Woodin were presented byHenry Sibree,
Esq, in behalf of E. b. Treat, ESQ.,, of
which we have been unable to procure
copy.
L. J. Nash, Esq. i'll support of these
resolutions, spoke as follows:
1t is sometimes difficult to gather up
the lessons of wisdom which these &C
casions afford, without saving something
something behind him which we can af
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quaintance with the deceased covered
only period of about 5 years previous
to his death. AS lawyer he loved a
fair fight, he despised technicalities,
and his fund Of good nature was mex
haustibie.
The great fault of his professional
career was that he entered it too late in
life. He had not fitted himself for the
profession as he should have done,
and this a mistake which is becoming
too common in our profession. Hence
he did not reach that higher walk of
professional life to which his natural
abilities, combined with thorough edu-
cation, might have given an entrance;
but we can cherish the memory of his
unfallIng good humor, and the courtesy
which marked his professional inter
course.
Hon. Judge Mclean then said:
I do not desire to speak further after
what has been said. I could not add
anything to the remarks already made in
which I heartily coincide. The Clerk
will spread the proceedings of the Bar
Association on the record of the Court,
and send certified copy of the same to
the respective families of the deceased.