The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-10-31

together and the object for which were |
convened.
On motion a Committee CT three from |
Upton and one each from the other Counties |
were appointed 10 draft and report resolutions
on the life and services OF him who we are
called to mourn.
On motion il was resolved that the pro-
ceedings of this meeting be presented TO The
Circuit Court of Upton County with the re-
quest that they be spread on the record of
the Court.
The Committee on resolutions reported the
following:
Whereas, IL has pleased the Judge OF that final
tribunal, from whose finding there is no appeal 10
remove from life our respected fellow citizen. our
judge OF the Circuit Court Nathan K OyermaD.
and we the members OF the Bar of the Counties OF
1lpton, Howard. Hamilton, Clinton and Madison
desiring 10 offer tribute of respect 10 his memory;
therefore
Be il resolved, That we regard his death with
feelings OF deep and sincere SORROW, and we feel
that by his removal the Bench Of this State has
lost an eminent and able iurist, the bar talented
and learned law, er, science an earnest and faith
student, Gn ornament 70 his profession and society
kind hearted, generous and enterprising citizen.
Resolved, That as a Judge he was impartial and
Just, and his decisions were characterized
by that broad, common sense and love
oil natural justice, for which he was Justly noted,
and If he erred II was upon the side OF humanity
Resolved, That as citizen he has been earnestly
devoted to the best interest of the community in
which he lived always considering its prosperity
identical with his own; that the earnings OF
long and successful business life have been de-
voted 10 the improvement of the town within
which he resided, he having built within the
limits OF the town OF Upton more dwellings and
business houses than any other citizen.
That, as a neighbor he liberal and obliging,
and in him the poor always found a kind and Will
ing benefactor; that in his death his wife has lost
kindest aud most indulgent of fathers, and to the
family and friends OF the deceased we extend our
profound sympathy in this, their sad oereave-
ment." B. BEAUcHANP,
GEORGE H. CLIFFORD,
Upton County.
WILLIAM CARVER
Hamilton County.
}. Y. SINS,
Clinton County.
Howard County
NJ. A. CHAPMAN,
Madison County.
The resolutions having been read, short
addresses were delivered by Judge Carver of
Hamilton: Judge Pollard, of Howard; Gen
| eral Moss, of Hamilton; Judge Palmer, of
| Clinton; Judge QBrien, of Howard; NJ. A.
| Chipman ESQ, of Madison; Judge Sims OF
| Clinton, and the Chairman of the meeting,
| each bearing testimony 10 his many good
| qualities of mind and heart, that endeared
| him to his friends and forced acknowledge
| ment from his enemies.
On motion, it was resolved that the Secre-
tary of this meeting be instructed TO furnish
TO the family of the deceased, copy, of the
| proceedings of this meeting, and that he be
| further directed to furnish to the papers of
the Counties here represented and the In
| dlanapolis daily Sentinel and Indianapolis
daily Journal copies of these proceedings for
| publication.
The hour for the funeral obsequles having
arrived the meeting adjourned.
JOHN GREEN, Chairman.
w. Il. OeLEBAY, Secretary.