The Russellville Democrat., 1893-03-30
-------------------------------- TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
Joseph Petty.
DOVER LODGE, No. F, A. F. X A. NJ
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March IS, 1893. | Again has our noble fraternity been called upon to chronicle and enter upon our minutes another sad and grievous dispensation of Providence.
 Our dear old friend, comrade and brother of the mystic tie, Joseph Petty, is no more. Deeply regretted and mourned by a large and extensive circle of sorrowing relatives and friends, he died at his residence in Dover, Ark, on the 17th day of March, 1893, after only few days of prostration caused (from an already debilitated eondition) by over-exertion and fatigue, while assist ing and aiding other friends and the public to make better and more passable the roads and highways of earth He was suddenly called in the 62d year of his age to lay down his armor and travel the unknown and narrow highway which leads to (we hope for him) better and happier resting place than the one he has just left, and where toll and fatigue, trials and tribulations we trust will ney- ermore tax his body or annoy and dis tract his peace or quiet of mind. Bro. Joseph Petty was born in Law renee county, Tenn, on the l6th of May, 1881. He was made Mason in Dover Lodge No. IS, A. F. & A. M., on tue of-A. D. 1S--. He moved with his father to Pope county, Ark, Dec. 9th, 1911, where he had continuously lived, making Dover his home until the time of his death. He had been married four times. His first wife was Miss Ann Potts. his second Miss Marzee Tillman, his third, Miss Sue Scott, all now deceas ed. leaving no children. His fourth wife Dnl,f tvhn tfpt survives him. He leaves one child by this last marriage. He leaves an aged and much loved old mother, several brothers and sisters to deplore his loss. He served two terms each respectively in the offices of sheriff and treasurer of Pope county, the duties of which he discharged efficiently, faithfully and honestly. He was much respected and esteemed by all who knew him or with whom he had dealings, either in private or public life. He was a kind father, an upright citizen, and the soul of honor, an unwavering and devoted friend. As a true, trusty, worthy and well qualified brother of our lodge we have on this 18th day of March, 1893, in the presence of a very large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends con signed his immortal spirit ito the God who gave it." under the sad and solemn rites of our masonic order, so impressi- bly, and affectionately enuneiated and performed over his tomb. May the sod on his grave grow and be forever green and lasting as is the memory of his friendship so lovingly engraven upon the hearts of his brethren of the mystic tie. And
 WHEREAS, It is but just that we should properly recognize our brothers virtues and give expression to our sorrow at his loss therefore by Dover Lodge No. l7, A. F. & A. M., be it
 RESOLVED, That while we bow in humble submission to the will and de- cree of ''the Lord of lords and King of kings" in this afilicting dispensation, we cannot but feel the deep loss to our fra ternity, to his family, relatives and friends.
 RESOLVED, That in the death of our Brother Joseph Petty, this lodge will mss one whose love, zeal, fidelity and friendship was ever present in the warm clasp of the hand and the generous and noble traits displayed in the lodge room, in the hospitality of his home and in his private and public life.
 RESOLVED, That in his death we are reminded of the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death, and should influ- enee us to a strict observance of the ten cts of our order whereby we may secure an admission to that "House not made with hands, eternal in the heavens"
 RESOLVED, That the brethren of this lodge extend their heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved wife and child, to his venerable pious, good old mother, to his afflicted brothers and sisters in their deep sorrow and grief, and that this lodge will wear the usual badge of mourning for 30 days.
 RESOLVED, That the above sketch of his life and these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of Dover lodge No. l7, A. F. & A. M., and copy of the same be transmitted to the family of our de- ceased brother and that THE RUSSELL VILE DEMOCRAT be requested to publish the same. JNo. R. HOMER SCCrT,
 W. k WHITE,
 D. F. WEST,
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