Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-04
HONOR TO THE MAN
The Kent County Bar Associa-
ton PAYS High
TRIBUTE TO {. S. E6GLEST0N
Ii Adopts Resolutions Expressing Honor,
Esteem AMI Reverence TO His Mem
oy Individual Testimonials.


OF the death Of the Hon. +. :. Eggles-
ton, VINO for many years WAS an es-
teemed member Of the Kent county
bar. Judge Adst WAS elected 10 pre-
SIDE over the meeting anu Charles NJ.
Wilson was called 10 act as secretary.
Mr.. Wilson stated that upon request
W. Wlsner Taylor had prepared resolu-
tons respecting the death or Mr..
Eggleston, and asked that Mr.. Taylor
be asked TO submit them. Mr.. Taylor,
with an appropriate introduction, read
the following resolutions:
God, IN his providence, mas seen ut TO
take from the midst OF MS friends
Ebenezer ). Eggleston.
The bar OF Kent county, owing 10
the sudden death of Mr.. Eggleston,
cannot fully realize the break in the
Ink which connected him with that
bar OF Kent county which, including
his own, has furnished so many dis
tlnguished names 10 the Jurisprudence
Of the state of Michigan.
We recognize the fact that Mr.. Egg
gleston belonged 10 that school of law
yers. whose training was based upou
careful, thorough and conscientious
study OF the fundamental principles OF
law. To hun his profession was more
than mere matter OF business; II was
an art, science. and, more than all.
professional and sacred duty.
Selftaught. with limited opportuni-
ties for classical education, reared in
poverty, he had that about him IN his
mental and moral makeup, so that
'chill perjury could not repress his
noble rage, and freeze the genial cur
rent of his SOUL" and 40 il came about
that he became the associate and
equal of Whitney and a Gray, asso
clated with them in business and in
legal reputation.
In the midst of his mental and physi-
cal vlgor he fulfilled, as consul to
CadiZ, abandoning all selfish motives,
and a sure and certain avenue TO pro-
fesslonal and financial success, the
most difficult position of consul TO Ca.
diZ. Spain.
Having filled that position with mod
est, but with distinguished and most
fruitful success on behalf OF the gov
eminent, he returned to resume his
practice at the Kent county bar in
1865, and at once resumed a leading
position as an advocate, attorney and
counsel.
Every position of public or private
trust that Mr.. Eggleston was called
upon to discharge the duties of, was
by MN duly filled. the trust faithfully
discharged, and his record as a man
and an attorney more than justified,
in the autumnal frultage, the spring
promise of his earlier years.
In Mr.. Eggleston the bar of Kent
county loses the last link that bound
the bar Of Kent county with those
pioneer lawyers who made the bar of
western Michigan and of Kent county,
conspicuous in the field of the law.
Patterson. Whitney, Gray, Rood,
Church, Holmes, Griswold and now
Eggleston have passed away.
Therefore resolved by the bar of
Kent county. that 1t is with feelings of
profound sorrow that we hear and
chronicle the death OF Honorable Eben-
ezer Seymore Eggleston, q valued citi-
zen, an able lawyer, distinguished
and faithful public officer, and n true
friend of those honored and blessed
with his friendship.
And be it further resolved that the
courts of record of this city and county,
the supreme court of the state, and the
United States circuit and district courts
of the western district of Michigan, be
requested to order these resolutions
spread at large upon their respective
records
Biography of Mr.. Eggleston.
After having read the resolutions
Mr.. TAYLOR gave a brief biography of
Al H. r.. h.-
10 the circumstances surrounding his
early life, his struggles with the hard
ships of life and his lndomitable
energy. lie paid pretty tribute to
Mr.. Eggleston's public service and his
ability as a lawyer. AT the close of his
remarks the speaker moved the adop-
ton of the resolutions.
The resolutions were supported by
George II. White, who feelingly re-
ferred TO the life and character of the
deceased. He had been acquainted
with Mr.. Eggleston since 1884 and AL
WAYS found him 20 be more willing to
forgive an injury than TO lntilct one.
The history OF Mr. EgglestOn and his
connection with the bar Is well known
to the residents of this city. He was
kind father and model husband, al
WAYS kind and indulgent. On motion
of Mr.. Taylor the chairman APP
pointed committees to present the
foregoing resolutions to the various
courts, the time to be determined 10y
the respective courts 90 suit their con-
venience.
EI-Judge Chsmplin, in supporting
the resolutions. SAID that perhaps he
was better acquainted with Mr.. Eggle-
ston than any other man present. When
ne first knew him ne impressed HIM ss
being a gentleman IN every respect.
He was neat in his appearance and
courteous IN his address. lie was stu
dious and a man of great natural
ability.
Judge Chsmpln was followed by n.
r. Corbitt and J. r. Mcbride. Mr..
Eggleston's former law partner, who
spoke with feeling and tender emotion.
The resolutions we're then adopted
and Judge Adsit appointed the follow
rng committees 10 present them 10 the
various courts
Supreme Court-The Hon. J. w
Champhn, Jacob Kenhas, T. J..
O'BTien.
superior Court-w.W. Taylor, N. II.
walger. 7 NJ Turner
Circuit C0urt-ffeorge II. White, J K.
Mcbride. F. A. Maher.
United Ststes Court-D. +. Corhitt.
John F. Moore. Thomas r. Carroll
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