The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-02-17

BETH CARR ALLIANCE, No. 604.
WHEREAS, God, in His infinite wisdom,
has seen fit to remove by death from our
midst our beloved brother, J.. Wellons
Stroud, the Business Agent of our Lodge,
we sadly mourn the loss of his presence
from among us, and lament that he fell a
victim OF disease just when he was in the
prime of manly Vigor with bright pros
poets before him, and that his life was so
soon terminated; and whereas, in his
death the Alliance loses a useful member
and the community a highly respected
citizen; therefore be it.
ReSOlVed, That we bow in u 5mission to
the will OF Him who hath the power of
life and death at his own will, remember
ing that we are taught to pray that our
Heavenly Fathers will be done in earth
as it is in heaven.
r. 0Otved, That we extend to the widow
of the deceased and all his family connec-
tons our heartfelt sympathy in this their
sore trial and sad bereavement, aud may
God grant His grace sufficiently unto
them to unable them to be reconciled to
His VII, and to realize the truth of His
WORD, THAT all things work together for
good to them that love the Lord"
RESOLVED, That a copy of these resolu-
tons be sent to the widow of the deceased,
a copy to The PROGRESSIVE FARMER for
publication, and a copy be spread upon
the pages of the minu5e-book of Beth
Carr Alliance.
II. @. Hogan, W. II. Harvard, W. v.
Andrews-Committee.
Bro. NJ. I. Edwards in October, aged
% years. He was member of Excelsior
Alliance, No. 700.
WHEREAS. The great Oliver of all good
has seen Fl to remove from our midst our
young brother Allianceman;
ResoIUed, That as we always bow sub
missively to His allwise decree, still we
cannot refrain from some expression of
heartfelt sympathy for the loss of our
brother, and sympsthize deeply with those
dssr ones left behind in their bereave-
ment.
In the death of Mike L. Edwards, one
of rG'u-e's nob'emen has sunk to rest;
one who wa ever known to be true to
everything intrusted to his care; ore
whose uns we wing devotion to his younger
brothers and listers was worth constant
attention; one who was never too tired
or care-worn with the common burdens
of humanity to let one wish from his
widowed mo'her 60 UNDECIDED. Though
his sickness was short, and borne with
heavenly courage, still it is forcibly exem-
pl fed, that ain the midst of life we are
in death" and while we all will sadly miss
him, let US conso e ourselves that our loss
is his gain, and that his spirit has long
since taken i s abode in those pure regions
above, where joy, peace and happiness
r5igneth evermore.
4" Kindly, perhaps, he af1icts us here
To guide our views to a sublimer sphere"
To all persons, and especially to the
youths Of the age, the l~fe-deVotion of this
young brother should have a great fascina-
ton. It can be truly said that che was
one of those perfect prodigies of nature
of whom very few have beer produced
since the foundations of the world were
laid" He was amiable in temper, gener-
Gus in disposition, and his walk through
life was exemplary in all respects, and
this is the highest attainment that man
can achieve while here on earth.
The M s~terious hand of Providence has
taken our young brother from our midst
in the bud of usefulness, and the chains
of love and friend hip are forever broken;
but console yourselves, bereaved ones,
that his spirit has gone to Him who gave
it, where sorrow is known no more.
Nothing better recommends an individ-
ual to the good people than his attention
70 those DEEPER dent upon him, and his
highest ambition seemed t be in the pro
motion of his family's interest, his watch
ing and working with unwearying care,
supplying all their wants, and by his de-
votion and kindness removed all sorrow
from their hearts. He has gone from
among us. Peace be to his ashes and let
us all cherish as a rich legacy the memory
ofhis goodness and take as a guide for our
future this kind and noble examI le.
ResOlUed, That a copy of these resolu-
tons be spread upon our minutes to be
dedicated to the memory Of our departed
brother.
RESOLVED, That a ccpy of these resolu-
ions be sent to The PRoeREFsIvE FARMER,
our Alliance organ, with the request that
the same be published.
A. D. Knight, J Il. Edwards L. D.
Kn subcommittee.
SURVEILLANCE Business Agents are espe-