Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30

and in all these years he has always
been tie same true and upright citizeu
and honest man. He adorned the pro
fesson of which he was member. He
has served in the state legislature witt
credit, and was county judge of Wood
county for two or mAe terms Wausau
friends of Mr. Gardner mourn sincerely
with his Grand Rapids friends now thai
he has been taken away.
DR.. Byron Robinson's tribute TO MIR
| Geo. R. Gardner
l note by the Reporter the sudden
death of Mr. Geo. r. Gardner. | wish
TO express my siucere sadness at his
sudden taking off, and my admiration
of him as a good man and an honorable
citizen. [ knew him fifteen years and
every year he grew in worth. His pres
ence was of untold value to a common
wealth; his citizenship enriched a
community. He was s-~man of kindly
dignity and frank and courteous bear
ing that won alike with friend and foe.
1t is seldom said through many years
that one is noble. but Mr.. Gardner was
noble man through ell his years; a
man of Justice and tended to the right.
He was an unassuming man of persS-
tent industry and constant growth. MI.
Gardner's principles IN life were, first
to be true to himself, whence he could
not be false to others. The world never
witnessed a more practical example that
honesty is the best policy. Mr.. Gard
ner was the soul of honor, the tried and
trusted man. We loved him for the
good he did and his labor for the right.
He was a high priest of justice and an
sought his service because they knew
the people respected his honest opin-
ions. His integrity made him feared in
courts by these assuming questionable
cases. He was a quiet man of power,
not given to talk, but dWet much in the
serenity Of bis own thoughts. He coun-
selled much with his own mind as strong
men are wont to do. He lived in sim
pie style with simple tastes. His friends
grew faster than bis years. He was Il
remarkable man, strong in convictions,
yet so tempered that friends admired
him and opponents respected him.
Though years increased, he was always
Young in age. Few men can live pro-
fessional life almost generation in
community and gain as many devoted
and admiring friends as Geo. r. Gard
ner. Could bis friends but express
their sympathy fol- him, his coffin would
rest beneath forest of flowers.
He has just begun to live forever with
his friends. The world admires success
especially when gained b. industry and
honorable action. Mr.. Gardner so
marshalled his forces by persistent
labors that successes crowned his three
score years. The loss to a community
of such noble man, such servant of
the right is immeasurable and cannot be
told. The people loved him for his
worth and service and on his grave their
blessings fall. lie was courteous gen
tleman, with generous heart. Hon
esty and industry were the characters
of his life His deeds and acts are the
pride of his fellows, for they make them
better citizens. The world is better
that he has lived. In adversely he was
rock and steel; in prosperity the kind
and helpful friend. The form of the
friend we admired SO much has passed
the portals which stand ajar for all.
The truthful verdict of his fellowmen is,
that he was an honorable and faithful
servent, kind father, a loving husband,
and man possessing the confidence
and admiration of all classes. 1t is sad
that such heroes in the strife. of life,
such balanced leaders in the courts of
action, should be stricken in the noon
tide of their mental power. But one is
only as old as his arteries and life's
forces will not brook over tension.