Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-01-13
Faded but not Lost.


Last sunday was commemorative in
our city of tie death of one of our
most esteemed and highly respected
citizens. John Spensley while seeking
the boon of health in another climate
was suddenly and to US unexpectedly
taken away. He died at San Antonio.
Texas, January 3, 1882; aged 40 wears.
His body was brought from Texas by
his bereaved family for interment be-
side lately deceased father and
mother. The deep sense of the loss
sustained by this community was
eyinced by the solemn crowds of men,
women and children gathered upon
the corners and street crossings to
witness the procession of MaSons and
United Workmen, attending the
mourners rs the body was conducted
to its final resting place. From the
house of the deceased the body was
taken to the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and a funeral sermon there
delivered by the Rev Mr.. Irish. He in
simple but grand and eloquent Ian
guage depicted the life of the good man
on the other side of the grave. Not in
blank Inconsistencies, wrapped in the
embrace of its Creator until after some
millions of years; but now, at once
emerging from the darkness and obscu-
rity of earthly environments, and en-
tering upon brighter scenes of human
existence where III fairer elimes
and brighter skies human joy and
human gladness iii purity and good
ness celebrate the Creators benili-
cence in song, in poetry, in prose, and
in never ending acts of usefulness to
others. Many a fond thought that
fingered around the memory of John
| SpanSiey; of all that he had been to an
excellent father now dead, to a dear old
mother now in the better land rested
with approval upon all that the preach
er said and, thought that is not too
good fer John. lie deserves it. And
we believe that none in that vast
audience doubted for a moment the
truth of the preachers theology.
After the sermon, the body was taken
to the new cemetery, and there inferred
according to Masonic rites. The burial
services as rendered by Rights Wor-
shi pful Il. D. Pulford and James T
Pryor, j., were grand and imposing.
The MaSons then conducted the be
reaved widow and orphan children t0
their home, and adjourned to the lodge
room, from whence they send us the
following:
Whereas, It has pleased our Grand
| Master above to call from hence our
beloved brother John Spensley:
Resolved, That in his death we have
lost Il beloved brother, a respected
associate, and a valued citizen.
Resolved, That the deep sense of ouI
bereavement is lessened by the conSol-
atory belief that cur loss is his gain.
Resolved, That the bereaved wife
and orphan children of the deceased are
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| entitled to our protection and W2tchful
care in the future.
| Resolved, That we tender to the be-
reaved widow, the children, the brother,
and all of the relatives of the deceased,
| our sincere heartfelt sympathy in their
| bereavement.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the records Of the Lodge.
| and Il copy of them be furnished the
widow of the deceased.
RESOLUTIONS adopted by the
members of Protection lodge No. I
A O. Z. W., Mineral Point, Wis.
upon the death Of John Spensley.
WHEREAS, Death has entered our circle
ard taken from our number our esteemed
brother John Spensley; therefore be it
Resolved, That while We bow in submis.
sion 10 divine power, we recognize in the
death of brother Spensley the loss of a valued
member, citizen and friend
Resolved, That as a member Of our Order
we have always found him cheerful in obedi-
ancc to our laws and rules; and ever ready
and willing in the discharge Of duties placed
upon him.
Resolved, That We deeply syirpathise witt
the wife and family of our deceased brother
in their sorrow and tender them such aid as
viii in any manner assist in bearing their loss.
Resolved, that as mark Of respect to our
brother we will drape our regalia and wear
badges Of mourning for thirty days also that
a page in our Journal be dedicated to lis men,
DRY with proper inscription placed thereon.
Resolved. That a copy of these resolutions
be presented 10 the wife and family of our de-
parted brother, and also to each of our city
papers for publication.
VIM LAEToN JR.,
DELos p. BEECH, CON.
PHIL. ALLRS JR.