Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1886-11-11

were sent to relatives at Des Moines
and New York state who requested
the friends here to prepare the body
for removal to Cortland n. Y, for
interment. Everything possible
was done by his old comrades, and
on Tuesday the remains were taken
in charge by the express company
for delivery at the desired destina-
ton.
The remains were first taken to
the Grand Army hall where the
several societies paid their last trib-
ute of respect to the departed COM
rade and brother. Rev. J. B. Harris
initiated the regular ceremony by
prayer and Commander &. ii. eros,
followed with the opening address,
after which a wreath was presented
by E. J. Freeman from the Post.
Mrs. J. w. Rosenberg presented a
beautiful double white roses as the
tribute of the Womens Relief Corps.
The Sons of Veterans by d. L.
Freeman laid asprig evergreen upon
the casket, and Melvin Nichols read
the heartfelt resolutions which were
passed by the three organizations
unitedly in "fraternity, charity and
loyalty" Rev. Z. b. Cousins,
chaplain of the Post, delivered a
short address, Rev. E. Dickinson
offered prayer, after which the
members of the societies repeated in
concert the Lords prayer, and the
beautiful and touching burial rites of
the order were ended.
The entire ceremonies were con-
Quoted in most impressive manner,
and unteigned sorrow for the loss of
the departed comrade was every
where apparent.
The remains were then borne to
the Rock Island depot, the last kind
ness possible to bestow having been
solemnly administered.
II. M. Talbot accompanied the
remains as far as Atlantic where
they were lett in charge OF the trans
portatlon company.
RESOLUTIONS,
WHEREAS, In accordance with the order and com
mand Of our Great Commander who has seen At L
remove from our midst esteemed Comrade,
Fsirchild who has stood with In the fire of battle
and who has since stood with in fraternity charit,
and loyalty, in accordance with our Orders known al
the Grand Army Of the Republic WOmsns Relic
Corps and Sons OF Veterans, ever ready - give
word OF cheer to the defenders Of Nation and en-
courage patriotism In those who might afteI wards b.
called upon 10 defend our country, the dauntt IS
soldier, dutiful citizen and devoted friend,
Therefore, Be IL Resolred: That We the representa-
tivss OF the orders above referred to, express ou
heartfelt sorrow on account OF his sudden departure
and express the hope that he has gone the re
Of the faithful soldier, and commend his example
of fidelity u country to tho rising generation, rug
ges'ing that in memory Of his deeds and those who
have died in defense of our nag they firmly resolve
that they will Se true to their homes, their country
and their God.
Resolred, That we tender to the friends and rela
tivcs Of the deceased heartfelt sympathies in
this, their sad bereavement, pledglng anew, as ",
have often heretofore DONE tn stand by our Comrades
In life, to be and remain with them in the hour O.
DEATH to see that they honorably inferred and
to endssvor by precepl and example 10 teach oul
children 10 honor and respect the soldier who fought
IN defense Of his country, and, If Necessary. lay
down their lives In defeuse Of the same.
Resolssd, That these resolutions be published in
our county papers and that copy OF the sane be
sent to the relatives and friends Of the deceasn AND
spread upon the records OF Allison Post No. a.
Department Of Iowa
VA. WaLKUP,)
h. COUSINS, COMMITTEE.