Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-01-09
Resolutions of Respect.


AT a meeting Of the Directory OF the
Farmers National Bank Of Stanford, called
ON the Sth day Of January, 1883, with ref
erence 10 the death of its president, John
III. Shanks, the following testimonial was
adopted: Capt. John II. Shanks departed
this life on the third day OF January, 1898
His presidency OF this institution was 90
eval with its organization, and was unin-
terrupted up to the period of his death. He
began is financial superintendent at a
time when the bank was but a prospect;
he leaves il an Establishment which speaks
for itself. To his integrity, to his pru-
dence, and TO his far.reaching wisdom, are
we indebted, in no small degree, for the
prosperity OF which we are now we'll as.
sured. Lees than this cannot be said;
much more could be added with equal
truth. While We meet only as officers, and
express our sincere regret that we have
thus lost a chief, we cannot be unmindful
Of the kindly relations that have 80 long
existed between him and ourselves as
friends and citizens Of the same communi-
ty. lie possessed our complete confidence;
he was worthy Of 1t. We gave him our
warmest friendship; it was worthily be-
slowed. No man ever had truer friend
than was he when he gave his friendship.
There was no insincerity 10 his compost
tion. Honest, frank, brave and truthful,
he pers omitted the perpendicular man, the
exemplary citizen. This community OF
necessity feels the weight OF his death. He
was above that which is called an orna-
ment 10 society; he was useful 10 IL. Friend
ship il inclined TO exaggerate the virtues
of the dead, but the coolest deliberation
will fail TO detect aught Of extravaganza
in this brief aud simple tribute which we
now place upon our rec ords.
T. r. HILL, G. A. LAcKEY.
X. w; OWENS, EDWARD ALcoRH,
Committee.
At q meeting Of Stanford Lodge, No. 60,
A. a A. Y. Masons, held January 4th,
1883, a COMMITTEES was appointed TO draft
resolutions commemorative OF the respect
in which our late Bro. John III. Shanks
was held, and the following were reported
and adopted
WHEREAS, By the dispensation OF Prov
idence, The Grand Master Of the Universe
has called from labor, our brother John
ii. shanks; Therefore, be il
RESOLVED, That while We bow submissive
ly 70 His will, We yet mourn With unaiect-
ed sorrow the ioes we sustain In his death,
for by his integrity, his uprightness, his
devotion 20 principle and his moral life,
he not only honored our beloved Order,
but sci us an example which we should
strive TO emulate. His virtues, indeed,
were many; his faults few. Let us remem-
Der the one and draw the veil Of charity
over the other.
Resolred, That our coincidence andIheart-
felt sympathy be rendered his grief striek-
en- family in the hour OF their great afilic-
ton, reminding them at the same time that
whom the Lord lOveth. be ehasLeneth and
that He doeth all things we'll.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread
at large upon the minute book Of the Lodge
and that they be published in the lNrERI-
OR JOURNAL and Il is further resolved that
We wear the usual badge Of mourning Tor
thirty days. ID. w. VAEDEvEER,
j. c. HAYa
w. p. WALroE,
Committee.