The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-12-17


cumstances as that of last night in
the gloomy prison corridor. The
sight Of the man as he lay there in
his lite blood will not be soon for
gotten by those who saw it.
The above, we believe is full and
reasonably correct statement of the
manner in which Hugh B. Ross me.
his death, and should silence the
thousand and one more stories which
are circulating through Owosso to-
day relative to his sad demise. Mr..
Ross was on the road as drummer
for the Estey Mfg. Co., and had been
away from home for some time, and
as late as Saturday had solicited and
received orders, which reached the
company almost simultaneously with
the telegram announcing his decease.
Hugh Byron Ross was born on the
a5th day of March, 1859, in the
village of Richmond, Chittendon
county, Vermont, and was the second
of four children, only one of whom
survives him. His mother died when
he was about nine years old. He
left home when about Is or ID years
old and went to Boston. Here he
shipped on a whaler. went to Bermu-
da. and after being gone about year
and half, returned TO New York.
He soon left there and went to
Piattsburg. N. Y, where his father
lived and then shortly after to Sciota,
Clinton county, N. Y, where he
worked at turning. lie came to
West Haven in 1879 and commenced
working for Mr.. d M. Estey, for
whom he worked more or less con.
tinually till his death. He worked
for. White Bros. from Sept, 1879, 10
July, 1880, when he was clandestinely
married TO Miss Lulu White, from
which union and subsequent events,
came the famous Ross-White suit.
In his early life Mr.. Ross had beer
somewhat wild and Incorporate, but
for the few years last past his life hae
shown marked improvement in
this respect and now that he lies
beyond human help or hurt, the dead
past should be forgotten. Reqnisea!
in Pace.
Immediately upon receiving news
of his death, Mr.. Estey started for
the remains aud reached home with
them on Wednesday afternoon. The
funeral occurred on Thursday morn.
ing from Mr.. Es,ey's house, the ser
vices at the house being conducted
by Rev. Donnelly, pastor Of the
Baptist church, of which he had
been member. Mr.. Ross was
member of Owosso Lodge, /. o. OF.
which he joined by card from I'm
manuel Lodge at West Haven, and
the last sad rites at the grave con-
sisted OF their ritual work.
About I25 Of the employees of the
Estey Co., attended the funeral in
body and beautiful floral designs
were presented by them--a pillow
with the word "Hugh," from the
wood workers, and a wreath with the
letters "H. B. r." across it.
At special meeting of Owossc
lodge /. o. 0. F., held Thursday,
Dec. 10th, the following resolutions
were adopted:
WHEREAS; 1t has pleased an al,
wise Providence 10 remove from
among us our highly esteemed and
ever beloved Brother, H. b. Ross;
therefore
Resokued, That in accordance with
the usages OF our Order, and in oped-
ience to the impulse of our hearts, we
desire to place on record this testi.
monial of our regard for one who was
in every way worthy of our love and
respect, whose utmost endeavors were
always exerted for the prosperity and
welfare of our beloved Order.
RESOLVED, That in the death Of
Brother Hugh B. Ross, we as lodge,
are called to mourn for worthy
Brother, o high minded, patriotic
kind and affectionate friend,
a true christian gentleman, and we
extend to the bereaved and sorrowing
brother of our departed Brother our
heartfelt sympathy.
Resoloea, That as we bow to this
stroke of affliction which has sundered
the fondly cherished ties of love and
friendship and take life full OF sun.
shine and promise, we would humbly
acknowledge the many mercies of our
Heavenly Father, who in His inscrut-
able wisdom, has removed our dearly
beloved brother to that home "of the
pure in heart" and reverentIy submit
10 the will of Him "who doeth all
things WE'LL"
ReS0lued, That as token OF our
regard for our brother, the charter of
his lodge be draped in mourning
Tor so days from this date and that
hese resolutions be spread upon our
records, copy thereof be transmit
ed to the brother of deceased, and
tc n1 tho r..