Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-05-03

tail Hardware association, and then two
years on the executive committee of the
National Retail Hardware association
coming in touch with men Of national
reputation. One of them SAID of him,
when Mr.. Ireland gives US his opinion
on subject, we all listen with a great
deal ofSattenton, for we have always
found his advice sound and that it bears
the test of time
He served his city in many WAYS. on
the school board he has given efficient
service and as president of the Belding
Business Mems association did much to
promote the best interests of the COM
munlty. His advice and good business
ability we're always at command when
needed and the moral tone of our town is
cleaner and purer because of his noble
example.
He was a member Of the Maccabees,
also of the. Masonic lodge, being a past
master of the latter. He was also a
member of the Washington club, serving
as its president ably. Their annual meet
Ings were always looked forward to with
the greatest pleasure. Among the last
letters written by MIN was the one read
before the club last February.
One Of his chief characteristics was the
art Of being a true friend; cordial and
hosptabe by nature, all felt the genuine
pleasure he enj)yed IN the hearty band
shake, the CHEEKY good morning, the con-
fdental talk Of friend to friend He was
a prince among men. .
His friends will remember as long as
time is, his loving last words to them,
benediction from dying friend, his earn
estness that all lives might tell for good ;
his happiness in the assurance Of a meet
ing of loved ones in heaven.
After making a brave fight for life,
going to New York City to consult a
specialist, then returning few weeks
ago from Los Angeles. Cal, where he
had gone in search Of health. He came
home to die and these last days we're so
characteristic of his whole ife his mind
being constantly employed in thoughts for
the future comfort and well being Of his
family he loved SO devotedly. He bowed
his head submssiyey to death saying, at
is all for the best His was a generous
nature in the extreme. never a crll Of
need came to MIN unheeded; he was al
ways willing to do his share and more to
support the interests Of Belding. Christ
mas was the happest time in the year
for him. and it was indeed a time Of
giving for our friend, he seemed to
understand TO the full the truth Of the
saying, 1T is more blessed to give than
to receive
He was faithful husband, a devoted
father, true friend, Christian gentle
man. Can we say more?
We may not know where heaven is, but
this we do know, "of such is the Kingdom
of Heaven.
The funeral service held in the Bap-
tist church Monday at 2:5o o'clock
was very largely attended, all of the
clergyman Of the city assisting in the last
sad rites. Rev. j. C. Meese read the
scripture, Rev. A. Secord offered PRAYER,
Rev. H. N. Spear preached a most excel
lent sermon from Cor XV.:lz, and Rev.
j. ". Sheehan made touching and appro-
pirate remarks. Miss Florence Wagner
sang three numbers, Lead Kindly Light
Thy Will Be Done, and Nearer My God to
Thee, at the church, and one at the grave,
Jesus Lover Of My Soul The floral Of
ferlngs we're most beautiful and in great
profusion attesting to the high esteem in
which the deceased was held. The Ma
sonic fraternity and ladies Of the o. E. s.