Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-12-01
HON. TH0S. 4. FRANKLIN.
a BAR MEETING IN MS MEMORY.
Eloquent Tributes To the Memory of tho De-
ce sed-The Resolutions Adopted-rhe
LAST sad Funeral Rites.

Eloquent Tributes TO the Memory of tho De-
ce scd--The Resolutions Adop,et-rhe
LAST kad Funeral Rites.
Az II O'Clock this morning the members
| OF the Lancaster bar met in the large court
room to take action on the death of their
T. G member-tho Hon. Thomas Il. Frank
lin.
The NJ ting was called to order by d.
G.. Eshleman, esq, and Hon. Henry q.
| Long was elected chairman, 4. ID. North
and Marriott Brosus, esqs., were elected
| secretaries,
Newton Lightncr, esq, announced the
| death of Mr.. Franklin. lie said that the
bar had met TO take action on the death of
MIR. Franklin, who until recent period
/ was the father of the bar In active practice,
l tlo died at the ripe age of 20 and at the
| close of long, useful aud honorable life.
IL is proper that the bar meet to take action
upon his death and record tho estimation
in which he was held. The speaker found
the acquaintance of Mr.. Franklin 81 years
ago, and during all those years he had en-.
loyed an Intimate acquaintance with him.
| lie next reviewed the professional life of
MIR. Franklin and closed with a reference
| to the lessons taught by his death. To the
younger members of tho bar he would say
that death invaded the ranks of the pro-
fession here four times within two years.
/
were comparatively young men. To the
older members the death of Mr.. franklin
rs solemn warning. Some of them have
already reached the allotted period Of life,
Others have passed II, and all that will bo
permitted to them is to gaze on the declin-
ing sun few years at most.
| Nathaniel Ellmaker, esq, said the daily
papers of Saturday gave a true and faith
full account of the life OF Mr.. Franklin and
paid a deserved tribute to his memory.
| While he could add nothing to what had
been so well said about the deceased, he
desired to say that he had been honored
with his friendship. He knew him as do
voted husband, an affectionate father a true
friend, an able advocate and distinguished
| citizen. The Lancaster bar mourns the
loss of an eminent leader, but it is well to
know that ho left record as an honorable
lawyer and good citizen.
| Judge Long said he had known Mr. Frank
lin since he was q boy. As a lawyer he
was distinguished for his integrity of char
acter, astuteness and perseverance,. AS a
young lawyer he was able to compete with
Stevens, Porter, Jenkins, Ellmaker and
the leading members of the bar. He was
noted for his fidelity to his clients. He OBJ
tanned the confidence of the citizens of
| Lancaster ia early life aud retained IL to
the hour of his death.
| The chair announced Messrs. Lightner
Ellmaker, Eshleman, Slaymakcr and Brown
as the committee on resolutions.
These gentlemen retired and soon re-
turned with the following resolutions
TIRE RESOLUTIONS.
We, the members of the Lancaster bar,
have heard with profound emotion of the
death Of the Hon. Thos. f. Franklin ono
Of the most distinguished among tho many
eminent members of this bar who have
! adorned the profession and now, in obe-
! | dience to the dictates of our feelings We
desire to place on record some estimate of
the deceased as a lawyer, and Of his high
: character as a man, therefore,
! Res0toed, That the services of Mr..
franklin in the several offices of trust con-
\ ferred upon him by authority of the church
and state, the duties of which he perform
, ed with such strict fidelity, demand our re-
spectful commemoration.
ResoIued That in his practice as coun-
5 sellor and advocate, he was always con-
spicuous for integrity, for his thorough and
A extensive legal knowledge, his fidelity to
court and client, his industry and skill in
the preparation of his cases, and his cour-
tcons dcmeanOr in the trial of causes and
, , now, that he has departed from among US,
his example in these respects may well be
remembered by study and imitation.
RtSolged That in his domestic social re-
lations as father, friend and neighbor, his
conduct was alike just and exemplary, and
the crowning grace of his private character
was his constant and practical recognition
OF that other relation, the deepest and most
solemn of all-the relation of the creature
to the Creator. This relation, the true
foundation of all duty and upright conduct,
he felt and acknowledged. He had deep
reverence for the Scriptures, with firm
belief in their divine origin. He honored
the pure morality which they teach, and he
rested with confidence in the hope of that
future life they impart.
ResoLDed, That the secretary convey q
copy of these resolutions to the family of
MIR. Franklin, accompanied with the as
sursnce of our sincere sympathy.
Geo. NJ. Kline and Marriott Brosius also
paid eloquent tributes to the memory of
the deceased, after which the meeting ad-
journed to meet at las, to attend the fu-
neral in body.
THE FUNERAL.
The funeral of Hon. Thos. L. Franklin
took place from his late residence, corner
of Orange and Charlotte streets, this after.
noon. 1t was attended by hundreds Of the
most prominent pee pie in the city. The
members OF the Lancaster bar attended in
| q body. The full Episcopal burial service
was conducted by Bishop Howe, assisted
by Rev. DR.. Knight, of St, James, and
Rev. j. G Pratt. of St Johns.
Rev. Pratt read the opening service and
the scriptural lesson, which was from the
18Th chapter of 1st Corinthians from the
2O5h to the 58th verse. Bishop Howe fol-
lowed with an eloquent though brief
eulogy. The concluding portion of
the service was read by Rev.
DR.. Knight, at the close of
which the funeral cortege proceeded to
| Woodward Hill cemetery. Six colored
| men acted as carriers. Following were
the pail bearers: Hon. j. B. Livingston,
Newton Lightner, Amos Slaymaker,
| George M, Kline, II. b Swar, Marriott
Brosius, VIM. r. Wilson and VIM. Leamap,