Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-04-21

Ed. NORTHWEST Our neighborhoOd
has again been called upon to part with an
other, and this time one of the early pio
neers, Mr.. A. b. Gum, who has passed
from earth and entered upon the realities
Of which no living mortal can testify, ex-
cept by tho ever existing, never changing
aud unerring laws that govern all things,
or a speculative imagination existing in
tho minds of men of every tongue, climo
and kindred upon the earth. Mr.. Gunn
settled upon his farm (where he died,) in
the year 1874, since which time he has been
recognized among his acquaintances for
his high order of intelligence, sterling and
business qualities, having filled the re-
sponsible position of County Commission
er of Fulton county for many years also,
Justice of the Peace for a long time, be-
sides many minor offices. He has been "a
working member of Fulton Lodge, +. Il
A. NJ, for a long period, severing his con-
nection with, and becoming charter
member of Liberty Center Lodge, assist
ing i'll its organization and remaining
faithful working member. He was buried
with Masonic honors, Jointly, by the two
Lodges of which he had been an active
member. The funeral discourse was de-
livered at the residence ofthe deceased, to
a large audience, by Rev. Crabbs, a Uni
versalist minister, and Bro. of the order, of
Morenci, Mich, if correctly iniormed).
notwithstanding the cold and inclement
weather and muddy roads, about seventy
teams formed the procession from the
house to the cemetery, nearly four miles
distant, where the last solemn rites and
ceremonies were pronounced, and thus
ended the last tribute of respect to one of
the most highly esteemed and best citi-
zens of our community.
Resolutions of Liberty Center Lodge. +.
& A. NJ, on the death of Fraternal Bro. A.
b. Gum.
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty God
through His majesty and benefcent wis
dom to remove from among us our es-
teemed Bro, A. b. Gum, a true and faith
ful member of our order. Therefore,
Res0lred, That in this bereavement we
humbly bow with reverential awe and
submission to the will of Him who doeth
all things well.
Resofped, That we ever cherish the good
counsels of Bro. Gum, in and out OF the
Lodge room, as brother and citizen, and
through life may profit thereby, and at the
closing scene of our earthly career we may
leave behind, that bright record of an up
right life stamped upon the hearts of every
citizen throughout the circle of our ac-
quaintance, as commentaries the life and
history of our deceased brother.
Res0lred, That we deeply mourn and
sympathize with the widow and tatherless
in their sudden bereavement, in the ire
parable loss ofa just and benevolent hus-
band and father, and that the community
has lost one of its best and most useful
citizens.
ResolUed, That these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes of this Lodge
and copy forwarded to Napoleon and
Delta papers for publication, with request
that Wauseon, Toledo, and other sur
rounding towns please copy.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions
be forwarded to the family of the deceased
tor future reference.
+. J. Benskin,
&C. Young, ! Com.
ID. G. Haag.
WATCHMAN.
Liberty Center, o., April 16, 1881.