The Savannah morning news., 1901-06-30
MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS PASSED
BY THE BAR OF SAVANNAH.
TRIBUTES TO TRUE WORTH.
PAID MEMORY OF THE DEAD By
ELoQUENCE OF THE LIVING.


Lawton and GigniIIfat-Judge Nor
wood and Judge scabroOk Sit
with Judge FaIiigant on the
Bench of the Court.
That the memory of the late Brantiey
A. Denmark is kept green and fragrant
by the members OF his profession in Sa-
vannah all the leaders of which were
his warm personal friends, was feelingly
and touching1y evidenced by the scene
that was presented in the Superior Court
room yesterday morning.
The bar of Savannah, in pursuance to
the adjournment taken at the meeting
held on the day of Mr.. Denmark's fun
eral, had again assembled to pay a tri-
butte of love and respect to his memory.
The meeting was called to order by Col.
william Garrard, who had presided at
the one previously held, who suggested
that Judge Robert Falligant assume the
chair. He did so. Seated with him on
the bench of the court were Judge Paul
e. Seabrook of the Atlantic circuit and
Judge Thomas NJ. Norwood of the City
Court OF Savannah.
The committee that had been appointed
to prepare memorial resolutions consist
ed of the following gentlemen: Capt. H.
c. Cunningham chairman; Mr.. r. r.
Richards. Mr.. F. G. duBignon, Mr. Wal
ter G. Charlton and Col. P. w. Meldrim
The report of the committee was read
by Capt Cunningham, as follows:
THE committee appointed to prepare
suitable memorial TO Brantley A. Den
mark, Esq, respectfully report
''Brantley A. Denmark, of the Savan-
nah Bar, was born in Brooks county
Georgia. on the 25th day of April, 1850. and
was reared in that county on his fathers
farm He was educated at private school
until he was eighteen years of age, when
he entered the Valdosta Institute, where
he remained one year. Matriculating then
at the University of Georgia he was grad
uated in 1871 with the degree of Bachelor
Of Arts. AS soon as he had completed his
collegiate course, he began the study
of law under the Hon. Henry G.. Turner
of Quitman, but remained in his Office
but a short time, removing from Quitman
to Savannah. he entered the office or
Hartridge & Chisholm, where he pursued
his studies. and was admitted to the bar
of Chatham county, Jan. 3, 1872. Soon af-
ter his admission to the bar he formed a
co-partnership with George A. Howell,
Esq, and the firm of Howell G. Denmark
continued until August 1876 when Mr..
Howell moved to Atlanta. He continued to
practice alone until April, 1879, when he
and the Hon. Henry b. Tompkins, VINO
had just resigned from the bench, formed
co-partnership under the name of Temp
kins & Denmark. This connection contin-
ued until October, 1881, when Judge Tomp-
KtnS again haC9n1a iIifhpa Of he
Court. In 1882 he formed a co-partnership
with Samuel b. Adams, Esq, and this
connection between Mr.. Denmark and Mr.
Adams continued to the death of our
friend.
In 1888, William L. Gignilliat ESQ,
was admitted to the firm, and was a
member thereof for four years, retiring
then on account of his failing health. In
March, 1889, Hon. A. p. Adams retiring
from the bench of the Superior Court,
became member of his firm, and con-
tinued as such until his death in Septem-
Der, 1892. In May, 1898 Davis Freeman n,
Esq, became member of this firm, and
Sept. !, 1885, the firm became Denmark.
Adams & Freeman, and continued under
that name until the death of Mr.. Den
mark on the 18th day of June, 1901.
Mr. Denmark was recognized as an able
lawyer and sagacious adviser Possessing
great common sense he had supplemented
his natural qualities by a fund of learn
ing, which made him a safe guide in the
conduct of large enterprises and gave
him a prestige as an adviser and coun-
sellor in the more important affairs OF
business. :
He was an exemplar before all men OF
what can be effected by the lawyer
whose quiet. transformations character Is
guided by the highest ideals of our pro-
fession, and whose labors, In season and
out of season, are addressed to the mas
terry of those principles Of justice and
equity which are the foundation of the
science of law. For nearly thirty years
he was a member Of this bar, and during
that long period he bore himself with
such uprightness of character. with such
honesty of purpose such fidelity TO his
clients, such nrbanity to his associates
and competitors. and with such high
ideals of his duties that he has left be.
hind him the love of his friends. the
admiration of his acquaintance, and the
confidence OF this entire community.
Mr.. Denmark married Miss Anna X
Starke, a niece and the adopted daughter
Of William II. Starke. Esq, In 1877, and
his wife and Thomas Norwood Denmark
Esq, their son. survive him. His domes
tic life was almost ideal in its character
A loving wife and devoted son formec
his household, and no man was more be-
loved by his relatives and friends thar
was Mr.. Denmark. The strongest Low,
was given to him by those who had tn,
fullest knowledge of him. He dispensed
with liberal hand the most generou:
hospitality and was ever fond of welcom
ing his friends TO his home. His charit,
was unbounded, and his generous hear
was ever open to did those who needed
It, and he almost made a speciality Of
assisting the young to acquire an educa
ton, and he was ever ready to help tn,
deserving young man who required hi.
aid.
1T is therefore no matter Of wonder
that, possessing and exhibiting as oul
| friend did, these sterling qualities, n,
should be sought I'm other fields OF use
fuiness In our community. He was mad.
president of the Citizens Bank Of Savan
nah in 1890. and continued during tn,
| prosperous career OF that institution Il
watch over its affairs until his death. II,
was president Of the Savannah Construc
! ton Company. which built the South
Bound Railroad from Savannah to Colum
bia, and finally sold its road 10 the FTori
da Central and Peninsular Railroad Com
pany He was director In many othe
institutions, and a member OF the Boars
u Public Education of this county. Mr.
Denmark was a conspicuous figure in tn,
negotiations which resulted in the protec
ton OF the property OF the South Wester1
Railroad Company IN the reorganization
Of the Central Railroad and Bankin,
Company OF Georgia. and 90 his integrity
| sngacity and judgment Is largely due IN,