The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-10-10
RESOLUTIONS.

At called meeting of the Farmville
Tobacco Board held October Sth, 1902,
a committee having been previously
appointed 10 present suitable resOlu-
tons in regard TO the death Of Mr.. II.
5. Pauleit, which occurred at his resi-
dence on High street, at about O'Clock
D.. October eth, 1902, in the S3rd
year Of his age, the said committee
presented the following, which was
read, UNANIMOUSLY approved and or
dered 10 be spread upon the minutes
Of the Tobacco Board.
Mr. r. 5. Paulett, the subject of these
resolutions has been a citizen of the
town Of Farmville for a little over a
hslfcentury, aud in all Of that time
has been actively engaged in business
pursuits until about three weeks be-
fore bis death, as a commission mer-
chant, dealer in tobacco, president of
the Planters Bank, for many years
president Of the Tobacco Board, and
president Of the Board of Stewards of
The Methodist church, and in all of
these positions he discharged his duty
honestly and with wonderful business
ability. He possessed the happy facul-
IS Ofconducting his business smoothly
and at the same time with a humOr
and honesty that continually drew
friends around him.
As president Of the Board Of Stew.
ards Of the Methodist church of Farm
vile, he was leader that had the con-
fdence and esteem Of the whole con-
gregation and was always ready and
willing TO contribute his full share to
any object that was for the good of the
church and the glory Of the God he
delighted 10 serve. But his liberality
IN this direction was not confined TO
bis own church, but as he was FIRE
quently delegate TO the Annual and
General Conference, be was always
ready with an open hand and a gener-
Gus heart 10 contribute to any cause
that was for the good of the church at
large.
Our friend and brother, r. 5. Paulett,
has laid down the burden Of life and
passed 10 his reward, and he has left
our community in mourning, for it can
be truly said Of him, that a noble and
sweet spirited man has been taken
nom our midst.
Therefore. resolved, 1st That while
We bow with perfect resignation to the
viii OF our heavenly Father, who is too
wise 10 err and too good to be unjust,
nevertheless We realize that we have
Joe, true friend, wise and sympa-
theiic adviser, unselhsh in his dealings
with his fellOw-men, he was always
ready TO extend a helping hand to
those That were trying to help them |
selves OF others who on account of af. !
Fiction ofauy kind was unable to do so. |
And while We realize the great loss we
have suffered as a tobacco board, and |
ieel that we will sorely miss him, yet |
We trust that a kind Providence will |
raise up another to take his place,
iol he was in deed and i'm truth an in
spIaiion 10 the entire trade. When
shall We see his like again2
md. That We extend TO his imme
alaie family and numerous friends our /
hearty sympathies in tins sad hour of
Their bereavement, hoping that his
pure life may be an inspiration to
them 70 live such life here that they
may be ayain united with him and the
saviour he follows in the beautiful land
beyond, where we shall have no more
PAIN or parting.
5fd. That the secretary be instructed
% furnish the family copy Of these
resolutions, the Farmvile Herald,
'outhside Examiner, Methodist Re
order, and the Richmond Christian
ADVOCATE; and that they also be spread
ipoa the minutes of our Tobacco
Board.
, an. That members Of this Tobacco
board attend the funeral Of our friend
ma brother as a body.
a. w DRUMELLER,
}. r. WALTON,
II. T.. BARROW,
b. H. ANDERSON,
Committee.
r. NJ. BroG, See.