The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1888-04-12
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sitiOns We have mentioned, (postmas-
ter and county auditory he was presi-
dent Of the village, secretary Of the
agricultural society, and held pr0mi-
uent Offices IN each of the four civic
societies. Lust spring he was elected
Grand Master Workman of the A. o.:
U. W. aud has put some energy into
its management. It is with regret
that he leaves Window, but finding
that business vocation will he more
remunerative than political. he has
decided upon the change. aud on next
Monday, with his family, will break
up housekeeping and 90 to Worthing-
ton. which, when they located in, VIM
dom, was known ~ OkAbena Lake,
and entirely unsettled.
Following are the resolutions, or the
essential part Of them, adopted by the
Window Lodge:
WHEREAS, Brother Samuel NJ. Es-
pey las signified to Us his determima-
tion to remove from our midst to our
sister town of WOrthington,, and in
keeping Herewith has resigned his
position rs Eecorder of our lodge.
Therefore,
Resolved. That We, the officers and
members Of Window Lodge No. SO, A.
.. U. w., do hereby record our pro-
found regret ut being called upon to
part with Brother Espey. aud esteem
it our privilege rs we'll as his well earn.
ed claim upon US, that We bear decid
ed testimony to the many excelleucies
of character that have marked our
brother as one who cannot escape
prominence where positiveness OF prin
ciple aud opinion, readiness and intel
ligence in action. anu u faithful devO-
tion to duty aro required.
Resolved, That we greatly recognize
the marked ability, the untiriug zeal
and constant faitlfulness manifested
by Brother Espey III the various Of1ic.
ial positions he las filled, rs having u
large instrumentality in building up
this lodge and gaining for US the cred
1t Of being the banner lodge of this
Jurisdiction.
Resolved. That rs a lodge, we ART
proud Of the honor done Us in the
choice Of Brother Espey from our lodge
rs Grand Master Workman Of this jn.
risdicti"n. But we are especially
proud that in this choice, the Grand
Lodge has found one who is able tot
simply to wear the crown Of honor, bu,
one who proves his ability to grace tllt
position with a 6rm, intelligent and
active administration.
Resolved, That while We especially
appreciate Brother Espey's personal
qualities in his relation to the work o'
our order, we cannot pass without add
ing our testimony to his work as 4 citi
Ecu of our town during its entire exist.
ence thus far, and to the unanimously
conceded excellence his services us
auditor OF our county for over fifteen
years, III which capacity he has mani
tested 4 remarkable readiness and Abil
ity to give information and assistance
as has been sought at his hands by those
of less experience in official stations.
and by private citizens concerning pub
testimoney to the excellence of Brother
Espey's work as public officer, as u
private citizen, and in lis efforts in the
by acknowledging that his life bears
lis saiDted mothers knee, land the
that matchless injunction given by the
Saviour to His disciples, Matthew, Xxx,
26, q:
''Whosoever will be great among you,
let him be your minister; and whoso-
ever will be chief among you, let him
be your servant"
Resolved, That we as a lodge do
hereby express our high appreciation
of the manifest benefit in the life of
Brother Espey of this Ancient Order.
and our earnest hope that he and the
esteemed wife whose heart and hands
have shared life's burdens and ankle
ties with him, may be spared to each
other to a grand old age, to enjoy ever
increasing brightness and comfort
through the remainder of this earthly
life, and when the vail is lifted and the
beyond is entered. may they with their
household unbr"ken he gathered in the
joys Of the heavenly home among those
Of whom it is written, Rev. VII IA, IS:
"And they have washed their robes
and made them white in the blood of
the Lamb. Therefore are they before
the throne of God and serve Him day
and night in His temple, and He that
sitteth on the throne shall dwell among
them"
Resolved. That we heartily congrat.
ulate the brethren of our order at
Worthington, and the people of that
live town, upon their gain in that in
which We are the losers.