The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-01-17

tcsy OF his professional career the continued afa-
bility and kindness of heart which were distin-
gushing traits of his social life. and which
for him not merely the honor and respect. hnt the
love and esteem of all with whom be came i'll con-
tact;
And we, sharing in the general sense of loss
which peryades the community, vet feeling more
brought into closer contact by reason Of our pro-
fesSional and social relations az a united Bar do
therefore resolve
First, That in the death of Charles II Walker
he bar of Manitowoc county has suffered the loss
at one of its most honoTed and worthy members,
tie community an upright and useful citizen. and
rs iamily one OF is most afectiOnatc and lOyable
members.
Second. That in their great bereavement and fr-
reparabie loss, do hereby tender to his widow
ana children and other relatives our profound SYM
patty.
Third, That tn, Circuit Court of Manitowoc
County be request ed to place the foregoing pre-
ambe and resolutions on its records. and that the
Clerk thereof be instructed to send a copy OF the
same TO the family OF the deceased.
J. 6. ANDERSON, Chairman.
C. W. WHITE,
E. B. TREAT,
COMMITTEES OF Mantowoc Co. Bar Association.
J. D. Markham then addressed the
Court as follows:
May it please the Court and gentlemen
o. the Bar:
| may perhaps be permitted, as ons of
the oldest members of this bar, to say a
few words concerning the life of our
lsmented brother. | first met the deceased
in this city (then ylllage) about the first of
June, 1856. lie was my senior here by
about two years. lie met me at first W IT'D
genial, cordial greeting. lis kindness
to me increased during all the twenty-one
yelrs that was so intimately associated
with him, in the profession and out OF it;
and my brethren, my experience in that
re'pect, presume, has been the same as
yours. He was regularly and thoroughly
educated for the profession, and labored
earnestly during all his professional life, to
have the law honestly administered for the
protection of right and the prevention Of
wrong; never advising litigation except as
a last resort, and when called to prosecute
or defend as be was in this and adjoining
counties in nearly every litigated case, while
in active practice, if the parties quarreled
over their grievances, he oft2n told me that
his motto in such cases was never to do
ans thing to-day t3at could be put off until
to morrow, so as to let them settlc and save
work He always treated his opponents
fairly, and never prolonged litigation for the
sake OF fees, and was at all times ready to
meet AID accept fair propositions for ami
cable adjustment Of differences, and often
advised his clients that the poorest settle
ments we're better than the best lawsuits,
and most of them became his warmest per
sonal friends He had high sense of
professional honor, and was generous to a
fault in professional courtesies, and always
commanded the respect and confidence OF
the Court. Never found urging PROPOSE
ton that he knew to be untenable; alWays
submitting gracefully to the decision Of the
Court Sometimes when defeated he would
say, Judge, | have presented all there is
of the case" simply indicating that no
apology on his part was called for, and that
he was through.
For integrity and purity The professional
nantle of our departed brother may well
fall on those of US who remain IN the
practice of the law.
As County Judge, he was careful of the
rights of heirs of estates, and made it as
inexpensive and speedy as possible to do
probate bus ness in his Court.
HIS popularity was shown In remarkable
4. gree while recruiting company of volun-
ers, during the late rebellion, among his
neighbors and acquaiutanoes. The very
best men seemed to think that their
hardshps could not be much if they could
90 with Charley Walker, and the result
was that his company was raised in an
unusually short time.
In his social and domestic relations he
loved and was beloved by his family and
| neighbors. With no ideas of caste he was
always approachable, never careless Of the
amenities of life; he was never naughty Or
| overbearing but always afable and kind,
and especially so to those in the humber
walks of life. He was perfectly at home in
company, of the most learned and cultivated,
and was always welcomed by the most
refined society in this community.
But while our brother possessed nearly
| all the qualities to make him loyable and
| useful to his kindred and his race, so much
so that all who knew him wished him a
long and happy life and none more sincere
ly than myself, | feel reluctant to utter one
word at this time that may even seem like a
critic sm on any of the acts Of a dead friend
but it seems to soften my words, when
say that the faults of our brother were
wrongs to himself. 1t there is anything
thar especially saddsns our hearts to day "a:
we contemplate the vic stu tes in life whlci
| th man that we all loYed so well passet
| /
/ From the time | first met him, until he wa
stricken down so suddenly with paralysis
which caused his death, he seemed to cour
exposure. Roughing it in this new an,
unsettled state Of society seemed to enaU o
him; his long and dangerous professional
Journeys in the iDclement seasons wer
frequent, but he always spoke of them a
pastime.. Conviyial gatherings, lastin
until late hours at night seemed to have n
bad effect on his iron constitution. Tim
with all its exposures and hardships SCENE
TO deal gently with him. Old age an
decay appeared to him long way in til
distance, but alas, too soon the reactio
came, and his overworked body tell out G
{ the ranks of life rs have thousands an
thousands of the best men the world eve
! knew. My brethren, let Us emulate tn
kind and generous deeds of our deparse
brother. And 10 Justice 80 ourselves an
, to those who have right to claim OF
/ protection, let Us all live useful, pruder
and faithful lives.
2 4 short address was alse made by c. y
). White, Esq, the late law partner of t
: deceased, speaking highly o. the deceas'
/ as a man and lawyer.
: Resolutions commemorative of the Ia
0 Geo n Woo1in were presented by E.
|. Treat, and supported By Mr.. L. j. Nash
0 4 short address
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