Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-10-27


without it's devotions. No one evel
suffered in any business way through
any spirit of greed or lack of honor o1
of honesty on his part; and in his
social relations he was the Christian
gentleman. Of some, the best We
can say, as we gather around theil
grave, is-that they did no harm, ;
but the real test at the last is, Ye die
it unto me; and may we not say-in
this service for Christ's church, oul
deceased brother met that test, and
that the good Lord will remember him
in his kingdom.
The masonic services at the grave
were CONDUCTED Ky G1aLd Master
w. C. Swain, of Milwaukee, in which
over one hundred and sixteen masons
took part.
Resolutions by the Vestry of Trinity
Episcopal Church:
The vestry of Trinity Church, Mineral
Point. hereby express their profound sense
of the loss which has been sustained in the
Pulford, who for over forty years has been
the Senior Warden of this Parish.
His devoted loyalty to the Church at large,
and his intelligent appreciation of her pure
doctrine and worship, stand out promi-
nently worthy of commendation Nor
can we fail to recognize with gratitude his
faithful discharge Of all the duties and
responsibilities which were laid upon him
during all the years in which he served as
member of this body.
For years the efficient Sunday school
teacher, the lay reader, the regular wor-
shipper and communicant-the systematic
giver-as such the people of Trinity Church
will long remember him.
Having served his own generation, he has
finished his course, and now rests from his
labors. The care of him is with the Most
High.
Resolved that the above minute be entered
upon the Records of the Parish; that a copy
be sent to the family; and that it also be
published in the city and Church papers.
J. NJ. SMITH, Clerk. M. CHASE, Rector.
Oct. 23 1898.
Resolutions of Mineral Point Chap
ter, No. z, Order of the Eastern Star:
Whereas, 1t has pleased the Supreme
Grand Patron of the universe to call our
brother r. ID. Pulford from labor to refresh
ment in the Grand Chapter above.
Resolved, That Mineral Point Chapter,
No. Z, o. f. s., has lost one of its charter
members; one who was always ready, with
an open hand and willing heart to give
to the needy, advice in their troubles, SYM
pathies in their sorrows, and aid in their
misfortunes,
Resolved. That by his death another link
of the golden chain has fallen; but the part
ing will be but temporary; we shall meet
him in the world where death comes not.
Resolved, That this Chapter extends to
the family of the deceased their heartfelt
sympathies; and that the Chapter be draped
in mourning for thirty days; and that a copy
of these resolutions be spread upon the
minutes of the Chapter. COMMITTEE.
Resolutions of Mineral Point Lodge,
No. l, F. and A. NJ:
Whereas, Under the decree that all men
must die, Providence has summoned our
brother r. Delos Pulford to his final rest.
And as his life had been prolonged to a gen
erous period we are called upon, not so much
to mourn his loss, as to emulate his genial
hospitality; the fidelity that gave tone to
his actions, and the many virtues that
characterized his life.
AS an upright business man, he had been a
resident of Mineral Point for more than fifty
years, and had been identified with all the
business enterprises of the city during that
period. To worthy objects Of charity he was
never known to turn deaf ear.
In his political associations, with a charit-
able fairness, he has ever been firm and
steadfast, and was often honored with po-
sitions of public trust.
AS a devout Episcopal churchman, he held
for more than forty years, and until his
death, important positions in that church
the duties of which he never failod to dis
charge with answering fidelity.
AS an honored member of the Masonic
fraternity, there were none more widely
and favorably known, having filed all the
positions of honor and trust not only in the
lodges of Mineral Point, but all such po-
sitions in the Grand Lodge Of the state of
Wisconsin.
He was a Master Mason, truly, a Royal
Arch Mason, knight Templar, and a knight
Of the Rose of st. Croix under the Scottish
Rites.
While all the kind words from the warmest
friends may be but formalities, yet the
memory of faithful life, a charitable dis
position, and of unchallenged honesty is
an inheritance worthy of commemoration.
Therefore be it
Resolved, That in the death of Brother
r. Delos Pulford the community has lost an
eminent and good citizen, and Masonry
one Of its most worthy members as well as
one of the most conspicuous in its ranks.
Resolved, That we dedicate a page of the
records Of this lodge sacred to his memory
and that we as Masons will ever associate
with our recollections of him the Anchor and
the Ark, emblems of the rest into which
he has entered.
Resolved, That an engrossed copy of the
above, certified by the secretary and under
the seal of the Lodge be sent to those in be-
reavement, with our sincere fraternal SYM
pathy. COMMITTEE.
Lost,
On Saturday, Oct. IA, either in Miner
al Point city, or between the city and
Pleasant View hall, ladies pocket
book containing three dollars and one
half a dollar. Finder will please
M Tho napo oA3oo