The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-12-22
IN MLMOitIAN.
Bar Memorial to u. u. Bull.

On Thursday Dec. II, JudgelLeland, In
behalf of the special committee OF the La
Sale County Bar, OF when he is chairman,
presented to meeting Of that body, the
following memorial
In whatever form death comes, and
whoever falls, II Is AN event on Interest 10
all. But when one OF our brothers IL called
% pass the dark shadow OF the valley OF
death, whose life has been subject 10 the
scrutiny Of public gaze, who by his energy,
indomitable will, goodness OF heart, and
honesty Of purpose, has gained Distinction
and honorable place In the hearts OF the
people, we'll may we pause In the march OF
busy life, AZ the light OF Immortality illu-
inmates the shadowy way, and look to that
eternal existence beyond the grave.
Our brother, Il f, Bull has passed from
earth Amid the busy scenes In the court
room, In the office, and among his brothers
ut the bar, we shall know him no more.
He has gained rest, because conscious Of
an immortal existence, and entered into
the companionship Of his earthly friends
who have preceded him. Our profession
has lost but he has gained. His genla!
presence, his entertaining and helpful asso-
Citations, his true aud faithful friendships
his sound judgment, his loftiness Of pur-
pose, his erudltion and professional skill
are the memories of departed leader
Standing In the front ranks of his profes
sion. by his example he taught the younger
members Of the bar that distinction in
their profession was the price Of untiring
energy and faithful study. His Was life
zealOusly devoted To his profession. For It,
1, , no. inu ,fh IL
being. He sought not political preterment,
but rather the more enduring aud valuable
accomplishments Of thorough knowledge
of the principes!that underlie the fOunda
tons OF civilized society. The occasion,
therefore, which brings US together is one
OF sorrow, because Of our lOss.
One of the brightest lights In our pro-
fessioUAl circle has been extinguished, and
the gloom incident 10 such loss rests
heavily upon us Born In the State Of Ohio
In the year 1884 he attended and received
his education In the high school at Perrys
burg In that State, teaching school part
OF the time rs means OF completing his
education. He afterwards read law In the
office Of of the Hon. f.. G. Brennan, In
Adrian, Michigan, settled nj Waterloo, In
this State. and was licensed as an attorney
al Mount Vernon In the year 1854; re-
moved to the city Of La sale In 1853, and
engaged In the active practice Of his pro-
fession. In 1862 he formed CO. partner
ship with John + Nash, of this ely, In
the practice Of the law, which continued
until 1868, when Mr. Nash eng ged in the
banking business He then formed CO
partnership with Harmon Follett and con.
tinued the practice of MS profession under
the hrm name of Bull ~ Fulett until the
falling health OF Mr.. Follett compelled
him 10 give up his profession. Upon the
death of Julius Avery in 1870 he entered
into co partnership with Washington Bush,
NELL and moved his family to Ottawa,
where he had continued 10 reside 10 the
time of his dealh. Upon the expiration of
his co-partnership with Mr., Bushnell, he
continued In active practice In this city.
The latter years Of his life being In part
nershiE with Lester II. Strawn, having
been in active practice Of his profession
for more than th.rty-tLree years. AS a
general lawyer he had few equals and no
superiors. His tudomitable WILL untiring
industry and close appl alton to the re-
tinements and in'ricacies Of his profession
most thoroughly fitled him for any emer-
gency He always made the cause of his
client his own, and no amount of work or
fatigue dam pened his ardor or lessened
bis energy In behalf OF the cause of his
client.
We, the members Of the b II Of La Sale
county, TO whom through May wears of
association and fellowship, our deceased
brother mad become endeared wishing f.
put on record a memorial Of our appreCia'
ton of his character, services, and legal
attainments, present this tribute of respect
to his memory AS an expression of our
sorrow at The loss of 20 valuable member
Of our profession.
ReSO(Ced, That copy hereof be fur
nished TO the family of our deceased
brother as token of our esteem for him
and our sympathy with them In their be-
reavement; and, also, that we present q
copy to the circuit court OF La Sale county
through members of the bar 10 be designa-
ted at this meeting.
In presenting the memorial, Judge Lee
land said:
With good opportunity, while discharg.
Ing the duties as Judge of this circuit, and
also since that time, TO form An accurate
opinion of the deceased, as to his ability
and integrity, and as 20 whether or not he
possessed those qualities which entite one
the respect and esteem Of his fellow men,
/ have cordially eonCurred In the fairness
and justice OF the well-merited tribute of
respect to bis memory drafted by another
member o. the committee. | am well
aware that II has become an adage, that
upon occasions like the present. those tax
ing part In the proceedings should 4" say
nothing but good Of the dead" do not,
however, believe that due and proper re.
gard for the sentiments of the adsge re.
Qaires that falsehood should be deliberate
ly stated, or an important truth be know
ingly suppressed, with intent to deceive. /