The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-12
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In DR. Hulburd's Msmoryr-
So deeply grated In the hearts OF the
people was DIR. Merritt Hulburd, that the
sorrow at his death was widespread and
the following action on his death was
taken by tho different Congregations:
At the conclusion Of the regular SER
vices in the Unitarian Church yesterday
q congregational meeting was held.
James B. Clarkson presiding, The Rev.
A. T. Bowser said:
"As probably you all know. our neigh
Dor and friend. the pastor of Grace
Church, passed into the higher life yes
terday morning 1t is seldom that the
death Of a citizen causes such widespread
and heartfelt sorrow; for he was not only
a minister of the Methodist den" .,,,.
ton and man prominent in public life.
he was also one who lovrsu his kind and re-
sardea all the city as belonging to his
parish ana having share in his interest.
"A man Of sterling character, a true
disciple of Jesus. a large-hearted broad
minded, devoted Christian has gone from
among US; and 1t seems fitting that we
should take some action regarding this
great loss to our community, aud for that
purpose this meeting has been called"
The following, prepared by the trus-
tees, was adopted and directed to be sent
to the trustees Of Grace Church.
1T Is with sorrow and deep sense of
loss that we have received the tidngs of
the death Of Dr., Merritt Hulburd, a man
who could lily be spared from his family,
his church, and the community.
Seldom do we see one who carried with
him such a sense of power, such a broad
charity and who had. wthal, such Chris
tian gentleness and benignlty.
THIS loyalty snd patriotism were un-
doubted and impressed all with whom ~
came In contact as one who could dignity
and wear with honor the title Of good
citizen; therefore, be it
Resolved. That we. the members OF the
First Unitarian Church of this city, offer
to his family, and his church, our pro-
found sympathy, and share with many
others, not of his fold, the sorrow and
loss they have sustained"
The following was adopted last night by
tho officials Of the Asbury NJ. E. Church
Whereas. Our Heavenly Father in His
Wise providence, has removed from our
midst the Rev. Merritt Hulburd, S. T. D.,
late pastor Of Grace NJ. E. Church. there
fore be 1t
Resolved, BY the officials OF Ashury
Methodist Episcopal Church that in the
sudden and unexpected death of DR.. HUI
burd, Wilmington Methodism has sus-
tanned an incalculable loss the Christian
Church has been bereft OF a noble self
sacrificing toler, and the city and the
nj of Spip inuS nd
heroic citizen.
'Resolved, That in the hour Of their
great bereavement we extend to the widow
and children Of our deceased brother our
tender sympathy, and earnestly pray for
the Divine blessing upon them amid the
darkness and the gloom
"Resolved, That a copy of these resOlu-
tons be furnished the family and also
to the Wilmington daily papers for publ
cation"
At meeting of the congregation OF St.
Paurs NJ. L, Church yesterday morning,
after many expressions Of sympathy and
sorrow, the following preambles and reso-
buttons were adopted:
Whereas, 1t has pleased our Heavenly
Father TO remove from this field Of labor
the beloved friend and worker in Christs
cause, DR.. Merritt Hulburi, and say unto
him, Well done, good and faithful SER
want; enter thou into the joys OF thy
Lord; and.
Whereas. His reward has resulted in
an irreldrable loss to his family, and to
tho church with which he was officially
and TO Methodsm in general
Resolved, That we extend to his be-
reaved family our sincere sympathy, and
point them to that only source Of cOnso-
latton which he has 50 often pointed out
to others in time OF great grief and sor-
row. And further,
Resolved, That we extend to our sister
church a sympathy commensurate with |
the loss they have sustained, and rejoice
that they were blessed with the presence |
of so good a minister for the period of his |
pastorate. And
Resolved, That copy of these resolu-
lions be sent to the bereaved family, and |
to the official board Of Grace NJ. E.
Church"
The Rev, W l.. s Murray preached an
appropriate sermon at St Paul's Church
last evening.
DR. Hulburd was to speak at the ami
versary exercises of KingswOod NJ. E.
Church yesterday The Rev j. E. Amos.
the pastor and others feelingly alluded
to his death.
Al Harrison Street NJ T. Church last
night the pastor, the Rev. +. b. Short
p"elinsly alluded to the death Of Dr. HUI.
1urd, and appropriate services were held
Winona Council Jr. o. U. \ NJ, will
send as a floral emblem United States
nag three feet long and two feet wide
With a broken staff