The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-01-04
In MEMORY OF JUDGE BELL
WERE SERVICES HELD AT THE METH
ODIST CHURCH SUNDAY MORNING.

TRIB UTE TO THE MEMORY OF A GOOD
MAN-TRAITs IN HIS CHARACTER
THAT IMPRESSED THEM MOST.
The first services held by the Metho-
dist congregation this year were exceed
ingly impressive and full of pathos.
Last Sunday was the time appointed
for holding services in memory of their
deceased brother and faithful co-worker,
the late Judge Homer S. Bell,
During his life time Judge Bell was
leading spirit in all the works OF the
church, and the services held in memory
of him Sunday were but feeble express
sion of the love and esteem in which he
was held.
A large audience was out to attend the
services.
In the rear of the pulpit, extending
almost from the ceiling to the floor, the
wall was covered with large black cloth,
draped with moss, upon which was in
scribed:
Gin Memoriam. F.. S. Bell; Born in
Stewart county May 21st, 1843. Died in
Dawson, Ca, Deem Der It'll, 1892"
The services were opened by singing:
"There Is Land That is Falrer Than
Day." followed by ASLEEP in jesus
Tie pastor, Rev. E. NJ. Whiting, then
offered up feeling prayer, after which
he read from the Bible the lesson of the
bringing back to life of Lazarus by the
Lord.
The congregation then joined the choir
in singing: "Why Should We Mourn De-
parted Friends?" after which the pastor
stated that the services we've informal,
and requested all present who would
do so to say something about the
deceased brother-tell what trait in his
character impressed them most. Before
closing Mr.. Whiting paid touching and
loving tri sute to the dead brother. He
said that what had impressed him as
much as anything else was the strong
appeal made by Judge Bell in the life he
lived to all others 70 lead blameless
lives. He then spoke of his christian
character and loyalty to the church, and
referred to his work as stewart, Sunday
school superintendent, and secretary of
the district conference, saying that he
was always conspicuous by his presence
at every meeting, discharging every duty
with loving zeal that was pleasing to
God and beautiful to behold.
Mr.. N. W. Dozier said that he first
knew Judge Bell thirty-eiglt years ago
in a Sunday school. He said he was
bow noted for truth, honesty and chris
tan integrity. The trait in Judge Beli's
character that impressed Mr.. DOzier most
forcibly was that he was not easily dis
couraged in church matters, always CO.
operating heartily with the majority.
Mr.. Dozier closed by saying that Jadge
Bell was more uniform in his life than
any individual he had ever known.
Colonel j. G.. Parks earliest recollec-
ton of Judge Bell was in the
lodge room of temperance society. 1t
was characteristic of him to be always
ready for any good work. Colonel Parks
said single word would tell the most
distinguishing trait in his character, and
that word was DUTY" 1t was his watch
word. AS a public officer for twelve
wears he made record untarnished and
left monument that will stand when all
of this day have passed away.
Mr.. w. K. Pilsbury read touching
tribute. In Judge Bell he had found the
distinguishing trait of lyalty-loyal to
his convictions, his church, his family
and to his fellow man. All should emu
late him.
Mr.. M. p. Hoyl had found him noble
man all through life, and closed by say
ing that he was delegate from the
church to the elysian fields of paradise.
Capt. j. P. Allen paid feeling tribute
to his work in the Sunday school, and
spoke of his love of song and zeal in the
music of the church.
Mr.. j. w. F. Lowrey had known Judge
Bell for a long number of years, and had
always found him the Representations
of honor and integrity. He had never
done aught to cause his family or friends
to blush with shame, and he knew he
was then in heaven.
The congregation then sang 'Shall We
Gather at the River?' and the benedic-
ton was pronounced.
The merit of Hoods Sarsaparilla is
proven by the many wonderful cures it
is accomplishing. 1t is just the med
icine for you.
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