The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1899-07-15
IN MEMORIUM



knowledge His goodness in spar
ing 10 us so long our esteemed
brother. and
That. while we bow with hum
BILE submission to this decree of
His power in calling His servant
to come up higher; and, while
we recognize the good Providence
by which the toiling workman has
ceased from his labors and enter
ed into his rest, we deem it proper
to put on record some expressions
of our feelings.-some tribute to
his memory.
Bro. Wolfe was born in Boose-
vile Alsos, France, in the year
1924, in cottage home, where
his early boyhood days were
spent. His education being linn
tied he rose solely by the force Of
character to rank in eminence
and distinction among his fellow
men.
In 184S he immigrated TO the
United States, and moved to Lib
erty, Amite county, where he
lived several years, and was mar
ried to his companion who still
survives hlm.
In 1852 he moved to Hominy
Creek neighborhood, where he
lived several years and made
many warm friends. In 1857 he
moved 10 Osyka, where he has
long since been engaged in the
mercantile business.
In 1865 he was made a Mason
in Rising Glory Lodge, where he
remained a faithful member until
death, which sad event took place
July 26th, 1899.
On the following day his re-
mains were laid to rest in the He
brew cemetery, south of town.
with Knights Of Pythias and Ma
sonic honors. Also services by
The Jewish Rabbi from New Or
leans.
RESOLVED, That in the death Of
Bro. Wolfe, the Masonic frater-
nifty has losta valued and esteem
ed member. the family devoted
husband and father, and the
community an exemplary citizen.
RESOLVED, That Rising Glory
Lodge has lost a brother whom il
was a pleasure to have in their
councils, and whose Judgment
was always respected; that his
place among them has been made
vacant by the scythe Of the reap
er, and good Mason left US when
Bro. Wolfe died.
Bro. Wolfe was made Mason
in early life, was devoted mem
Der of his Lodge 40 years. He
esteemed it high privilege TO be
identified with a craft so ancient
and honorable. He squared his
actions by its precepts, and taught
the gospel OF the golden rule by
kind deeds and loving words. No
man possessed a more kind dis
position, warmer heart, or
more generous nature. To do an
act of kindness was to him a
source of the deepest pleasure.
Bro. Wolfe always had a pleas
ant word for everyone, and never
spoke a harsh word except in de-
nunciation OF an act Of wrong or
injustice.
In his domestic relations he was
highly esteemed as a husband and
as a father. He was fond Of
pleasure but he always wanted
his family to share his pleasure
with him. He was fond of society
but it never had charms or strong
attractions for him, unless his own
family formed a part of that So
cial life. His love was for his
family and he sought to make
each one independent and happy.
And he VINO would honestly speak
plainly of the simple life of Bro.
Wolfe, bringing out his every day
acts, and opening his whole life
as God saw that life, can but pay
the highest tribute to his memory.
We rejoice that after having
attained the full measure Of nu-
man life, and enjoyed the highest
honors that a community could
bestow upon citizen, he has, we
confidently hope, serenely enter
ed into that upper realm where
there are trees of unfading love-
illness. pavements of emerald,
canopies Of brightest radiance,
gardens Of proud and stately dec
orations, and city of lofty pin
acies through which there un-
ceasingly flows the rivers Of glad
ness, and where jubilee is ever