The record-union., 1892-03-21
CHARLES W. PELEGER.
His Funeral on Saturday-Sermon by
Rev. j. Il. Silcox.

His Funeral on Saturday-Sermon By
Rev. j. Il. Silcox.
The funeral of Charles w. Phleger took
place from the family residence on Satur-
day afternoon, and, although it had been
the desire OF the family 10 have the serv-
ices as private as possible, there was a
large attendance of friends, including
members of Owosso Tribe, /. Q. r. NJ,
to which deceased belonged. The pail
bearers were Timothy Lee, II. A. Guthrie,
f. ii. Mckee. II. G. Wolf, John Hantz-
man and j. ). Angus. The grave was
completely covered with beautiful floral
offerings.
The services at the house were con-
Quoted by Rev. j. b. SilcoX, pastor OF the
Congregational Church, who read per-
ton of Scripture and offered prayer.
Mrs. Howard sang with much feeling
the beautiful and appropriate hymn:
When our heads are bowed with VICE.
When our bitter tears o erfiow,
When we mourn tie lost, the dear,
Jesus, son OF Mary, hear.
At the grave the commitment service
was read, after which Mr.. SiIcox spoke as
follows:
Weare here TO pay our last tribute of re-
speet and anectiCn 10 our departed brother
We regret the cruel blow that has taken a
fond father from the dear cnildren and n
here feel that in his death they have lost IL
kind neighbor, true friend aud genial
companion. he State has lost an industrious,
law-ablding citizen. We an ill-aftord TO lose
our choice young men IN the prime and
strength OF their years 1t Is q public loss and
calamity. As citizens and friends we express
our hign appreciation oil his manly character.
He had an except -onally sweet and loving dis
position.
He enjoyed the confidence and respect of
those who knew him we'll lie was thorough
sad true in al his work and business reIa-
tlons. His home was dear to Il i'm, and he was
true US husband and iaithful as a father
His ambition was 10 faithfully fulfill his du-
ties as a hu band and father and provide well
1or those who Were dependent on nim. II is
high praise TO say of a man that he faith
ful and true TO the sacred obi cations of home.
The man who stands that test possesses
some OF he finest elements of manly Chris
tian character. The man who is la Sc TO his
home cannot be depended on anywhere. The
man who Is true 10 his home may ue relied
on by everybody. The domestic virtues are
at the basis OF all that is strong and beautiful in
human character. Our brother was loyal and
true to these dear ones. and his memory will
be fragrant a. long as life lasts.
Fellow-citiZens, God teaches US by events.
The events OF the last week should lead US 10
serious reflection. Let us honestly and seri-
ousiy ask ourselves 10 what extent we are re-
dlshonor our civilization and de. a &c "a happy
home with Il sorrow too deep FOR tears. ne
not TO some extent responsible for that
lack OF respectful law tnat prevails in this
community Are-we not responsible for the
lax manner in which our laws have been ell
forced? Have we not allowed justice To sleep
while crime WAS wide awake and active on
our street.. 1t is q carieature OF charity IL is
alnockery or mercy, TO oe lenienI aaq lax in
the enforcement and execution OF juat ana
righteous "a. Ii Is a dlshonorto the sacred
principle OF justice implanted in Us by our
maker To allow crime to go unpunished. We
cannot afford to let the iobber and tile
iayisher and the murderer loose upon society.
Selfprotscitcn-the protection of the lives OF
honest citizens, and defense OF our homes--oe-
luand that Justice be nlefed out TO the Offend
ers OF the law. our courts OF justice should
be terrers TO evil doors. The nagistratei is not
10 s,bear the sword in vain Leniency with
crime means the multiplication OF criminals.
society could not exist q day without justice.
a want OF confidence in the administration OF
justice means anarchy. 1t means that men