The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-01-29
Resolutions OF Respect.

Forrest City, Ark, January 18th. 1904
Officers and members of the Geo. P Taylor
Lodge, |, 0. O. F., No. 1876.
Your committee appointed to draft resolu-
tons commemorative the memory o. our de-
parted brother, I. ]. Withers, beg leave to
report as follows:
That since it has pleased the all wise Pro
violence to call from our midst the noble soul
which animated the splendid manhood and
adorned the l0veable Christian character of
our beloved brother, il has been deemed only
proper that his friends and comrades, the
members of the Geo =. Taylor Lodge No. t96
!. o. O. f., take public action expressive of
their heartfelt sympathy upon this sad occa-
sion, hoping thereby to place slight tribute
upon his grave and sned a ray OF com fort
into the happy home now desolate by reason
of his departure. Therefore be it
RESOLVED, That to his memory be extend
ed cur sincere gratitude for his capable, hon.
est ana iuexhaustibie membership in our
noble order
He WAS more TO rs than mere brother, he
was a true friend and wise counselor to each
OF us and his cheerful manner and hearty
handclasps that 50 often dispelS the disap-
continents met on our journey through life,
keep his memory green in our hearts
Deceased was an active member Of our or.
der. He helped us in teaching its principles
of benevolence and truth. He was our bone
and our heart as it were. by reason of his
long association with us IN benevoence and
fraternal love. His was lofty aud earnest
spirit ana he was ever hlled with enthusiasm
for the upbuildiug OF our noble order. whose
name was dear to him and v hose prosperity
was always dear to his heart. 70 it's success
he contributed kindly freely and cheerfuly
Mo1orate in all pleasures he believed firm
IS in the teachings or our order, and that
good fellowship with mankind. which kept
the heart OF his manhood aglOw. At all times
his heart was open to a brother in need but
like the oak OF the forest. ne fell-not by
some gradual decay, but by some unkindy
taking. as it We're, leaving profound sad
ness among his brothers and his friends.
His memory is dear to his friends and his
departure brought sadness to their hearts far
more lasting than we can express.
His charities. and they were many. were
only known to his brothers ana friends He
believed in that beautiful Scripture: LET
not thy right hand know what thy left hand
doeth," and his purse as well as his heart was
ever open to the cail of distress. 10 brother
ever called upon him in vain. no matter how
low the source from whence he came, and
surely his spirit has been lifted with the
words: las ye have done it unto the least
of these ye have done it unto Me-,
As futher. as husband, and as brother.
he was perfect, and the God that blessed his
family with his devotion, also blessed him
with a return Of that devotion which made
a perfect union. and a life OF peace and hap
pness spent with his beloved wife and child
rem of whom he was justly fond.
So let his grave be covered with our tender
thoughts that are .breithed out bY all of us
who knew him; so let, the sunshine OF truth
loyalty and honor. forever shine DER his
tomb, and let US all hope that when we are
called hence, We viii meet our brother in re-
newed friendship love and truth on the shores
of eternal bliss.
Its therefore further resolved that this
slight tribute of our affections be spread
upon the minutes of our lodge. That copy
be furnished his family, also copy TO the
press,
W. Il. TAYLOR,
II. NJ, MCLAIN,
K. c. SMITH.
Committee.
Adopted at last regular lodge meeting, Jan