Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-01-24
FUNERAL OF HON. B. ?. MARTIN.
Two Thousand Persons Take Last Look
at the Remsins-Intermen ent Al FsIrmont
Revolutions by the Bar.

Two Thousand Persons Take Last Look
at the ent at Fairmont.
RESOLUTIONS by the Bar.
SpeeiGL . tl< HsotstsF.
GRAFTON, w. VA, January 23.-The
Bar Of Grafton held public meeting
at the Court House this morning TO take
action in relation to the death OF hon.
B. +. Martin. Hon. A. Armstrong pre-
sided.
Col. John T. McGraw offered the fol-
lowing resolutions, which were unanl-
mously adopted:
Whereas, We, the members of the ray
lor county bar, in regular called session,
have heard with feelings OF personal re-
gret and Individual sorrow OF the deatn, IN
this town, on the morning or the 2Oth
instant of him who. for the past twenty
years, has been the acknowledged leader
of this bar, the Honorable Benjamin Z.
Martin.
And whereas, In his death We feel that
we have not only lost an able and learned
associate in the great cause OF human
Justice but one whose kindly acts and
generous deeds throughout the long years
OF his professional life have attached him
to US in the closer and holier bonds OF
lasting personal friendship; and
Whereas, We desire TO place on record In
permanent ana enduring form recognl-
tion of the nigh and exalted esteem In
which we held our deceased brother dur
ing life, and to express the sense OF our
great loss in his untimely death, for we
recognize that
AS q lawyer he was not only by the
length of professional service the Nestor
of this Bar, but It's most able advocate ana
learned ana accomplished member:
AS a ci izen, he he'd an exalted place IN
all that redounded 10 the good OF the conf
munity and the happiness and prosperity
OF our people.
AS a public character, he wrote on the
pages of his countrys history the record OF
incorruptible craftsmanship, coupled with
an integrity and sleadfastness OF purpose
which added new lustre TO bis fame.
As private citizen and Christian gentle
man he left an example for us to emulate
in the beauty and the dignity OF his prl-
yate life, which even excelled his civic viz
tues.
Therefore, be it Resolved, That we la
ment the loss OF our deceased brother,
whose brillancy as an advocate In tnls
forum and learning as lawyer at TINS oar
elevated him to al exalted position among
the ablest and best lawyers OF this Com
onwealth.
That we cherish his memory for the
genial qualities as an associate, ana for
the ability, the honor and Integrity whlch
mark the record of his professional life.
That we will bear in long and tender re-
memorance the good which has oeen done
US. in word, act and example by him whose
death we mourn, and that we tender 10
his bereaved wife and sorrowing friends
this testimonial of our affectionate regard,
and the assurance of our heartfelt sympa-
thy:
That. as further mark of respect, the
members Of this Bar attend the funeral
services in body, and that copies OF these
resolutions be presented to the courts OF
the counties for entry upon their records,
and that copy be sent to the widow anu
family of our deceased brother.
Arrangements for another pubic
"a eetlnr OF the Bar were made for Feb
ruary 20, at the Court House, st when
membars of the bar and friends Will
express their regard for Mr.. Martin.
After the meeting members OF the bar
attended the funeral.
The funeral took place at the Metho-
dist Church at 1890 a. IN. The sermon
was preached by Rev. Moore. The
funeral was one Of the largest that ever
took place in Grafton. Over 1000
people viewed the remains. The floral
offerings were beautiful. The inter-
ment was at Fairmont, and the funeral
party left for that place on special
train,