The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1901-10-10

AMASA JOHNSON: IN MEMORlAM.
In the death of Brother AmaSa
johnson, Cyrene Council No., 944,
Royal Arcanum, has lost one of its
most faithful and earnest members.
He was initiated December 10, 1898,
and continually took an active interest
in all of the proceedings of the Coun-
Gil, having in mind those who were to
receive the benefits of his wat chful
care.
The present substantial position of
the order in this community is to a
considerable extent due to him. 1t
is source of great satisfaction to
his fraterS, that the mum ticent sum of
three thousand dollars will be prompt
~ paid to those he loved best.
Brother johnson was born in Green
castle, indiana, April 25, 1887, and
died at his BONE in the city of Piym-
outh, Indiana, at one O'Clock Septem-
Der 81. 1901. His lie of forty-three
years in this city has been that of a
true christian gentleman and patriotic
citizen. His duties in all the relations
of life have been faithfully performed.
Nothing better can be said of any
man.
He was elected aud served three
times mayor of the city of Plym-
outh, and served. one term in the state
Legislature. In all the relations Of
life, his actions were determined by
what he deemed TO be right He fully
realized that it was not for any man
to always be correct, but he did his
best and accepted the result In pri-
yate life as well as in public he was
esteemed by all who knew him, and he
held the confidence of all who came
within his personal influence.
He never abused trust nor broke
a promise once given. Always straight
forward, he announced his position
openly, and never deviated from the
course he considered right. He took
great interest in his army life, and
his public utterances on the great CIV
Ill war have been received with at
tentive interest. His enlistment in
Co. D., 9th Indiana Infantry, when
in the dawn of young manhood, with
a good prospect of professional ca
reer as lawyer before him, showed
his patriotic zeal and love of country.
He was elected captain of the COM
pany and held the command until the
close of the war. In the many bat
ties in which he participated .ls was
always at his post and his mill
tary experience was heroic. He
greatly loved his comrades in arms,
and they never failed to receive his
careful attention. His bereayed fam
lily, his nejghbors and his friends
everywhere, may well be proud Of the
legacy he has left them as patriot,
soldier, citizen.
OF Amasa Johnson it can truth
fullybe said that the world, society,
and the government are all better
for his having lived. His family and
other relatives have the sincere SYM
pathy of the members ofCyrene Coun-
eil, as well as that of the entire COM
munity.
How well he loved bis city, bis fire.
side and his home is well known to
all. He has passed into infinite rest.
We would not disturb him il we
could. Let US comfort our hearts
with the words of Bishop Newman,
which Brother johnson loved so much
to hear sung by the choir:
$50 long thy power hath blest me,
sure it will lead me on,
Der moor and fen, DER crag and
torrent, till the night is gone:
And in the morn those angel faces
smile,
Which l have loved long since, and
lost awhile.
He was borne to his last resting
place by loving friends, under the
of his beloved order the