Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-08-22
father of Mrs. 81. NJ. Rich II
y. His remains were taken to
interment.
IN MEMORIAM.
Lodge, No. 40, /. 0. o.
IN MEMORIAM.

IN
To orion Lodge, No. 45, l.. O. 0. e.
We, your committee, appointed August
18th, 1856, to prepare an expression of the
sentiments of the lodge, and resolutions OF
respect to the memory Of our late Brother,
NJ. w. Withers, would submit the following
report:
All must die. The old and the young, the
rich and the poor, the high and the low, must
sooner or later bow before the sceptre of the
King of TerrOrs. Our lodge is called upon to
mourn the loss of an aged. hOnored and es-
teelned member. Brother Withers Is dead
On the evening of August 18th, 1885, in the
calmness OF twilight. surrounded by weeping
friends aud sympsthizing brethren, after
nearly a years suffering, which he bore with
Christian fOrtitude and patience, he closed
his eyes and his spirit took its eternal flight.
A loving husband, Il kind friend, a genial
companion, u respected citizen, q faithful
Odd Fellow is gone.
Marquis William Withers was born March
18th, 1915, near Danville, Kentucky. At the
age of IL he went to Natchez, Mississippi,
where he married Miss Mary Ann Duval In
January, lS40. He came to Lexington in
1912, where he resided to the day of his death.
When fourteen years Of age he made a pro-
fession of religion, united with the Baptist
church, and lived a consistent Christian life,
always ready to discharge his duties, kim to
the poor, liberal in defraying the expenses of
the church, and benevolent in contributing to
charitable and educational Institutions.
Brother Withers had 10 children, but gen.
erOusly aided IN rearing and educating not
less than sixteen orphans and needy boys and
girls, giving them a good education and pre-
pairing them for the business of life. Up.
right and just in his intercourse with his fell
low men; he was called upon to fill various
important official positions, in which he ever
proved himself faithful and honest. He wa,
prosperous and successful as a business an
and amassed a handsome competency.
A month or two after attaining his MAORI
ty, MIR. Withers became an Odd Fellow
From his initiation he manifested q great in.
terest in the object and work of the order
Finding no lodge In Lexington, he immedi-
ately proceeded to gather together the few
scattering Odd Fellows in town and vicinity
and through his efforts, Harrison Lodge, No
3, was organized in Gaunt's school house in
1913, of which he wa the first secretary ant
VIM. Gaunt the first noble grand. Through
life an earnest. faithful, jealous Odd Fellow
he was selected by his brethren to nil the va
rlOus official positions in the lodge, the dutie;
of which he discharged with credit to him
self aud honor to the fraternity. He WAS {
creator, faithful to his country, fraternal Ic
his fellow men, always ready to give a help.
ing hand 20 the needy, a willing ear to the
cry of distress, and a word to cheer the des-
pondent, never forgetting the admonition o
the ORDER, that 'thc hand of an Odd Fellow
should always be open to a brother"
We are conscious that the record we now
make of the death of our lamented brothe
must be inadequate to express the deel
| sense of loss that prevails IN this lodge. Fo
years he has been among us. and was know
by us to be loved, trusted and honOred. To
gether with his family and the church, W,
mourn our loss and give ourselves with then
anew to the care of our Heavenly Father.
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty Goo t
whose wise decree We humbly and submits
sively bow to remove from our midst b.
death our beloved brother, We, members o
Orion Lodge, No. 40. feel that in his dealt
we have suffered a sad bereavement.
Resolved, That IN he death of nur brothe
we deeply deplore the loss of a kind frien,
and genial companion; his wife II loving auc
affecti"nate husband; the badge a good an,
consistent member, and the order a faithful
aud Jealous advocate.
Resolved, That this lodge feels deeply TO
his bereaved family in their sad loss, an
with them mingle the silent tear, and pra
the "GIver of all good'' may grant them tina
peace and consolation which the world cal
neither give nor take away.
Resolved, That while the wild w wit
broken heart, wceps over his grave, and tn,
community mourn IA, los. his brother Cd,
Fellows will ever cherish his mr,iury, an,
strive to emulate hi virtues.
Resolved. That We tri'ler 10 his widow
onr sincere heartfelt sy%mpathvand coincidence
and commit her to God, the Ruler of Ih
Universe, Father of the fatherless, and sup
port of the widow. May lie watch over an,
protect her from all evil, and finally bring he
into that home where ''the wicked cease iron
troubling. and the weary are 1T rest"
Resolved, That these resolutions be sprea
upon the record of the 10 ige, q copy sent til
widow of the deceased, and the same pub
lIshad in the city papers and the Triple Link
and the charter of the lodge be draped II
mourning for thirty days as Il token .. ,espec
TO the memory of our deceased brother.
Respectfully and fraternally submitted n
Friendship, Love and Truth.
j. A. EDMONDS,)
j.. A. WILSON. Com,
X. T.. JESSE.
Lexington, Mo-, August 18th, 1855.