Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-22
FIREMEN PASS RESOLUTIONS.
No. independent Company Takes Action On
Fireman's Withdrawal.

The regular meeting of Independent
Company No. 2 was held last night.
Much business was transacted, in
Guiding the passage of two sets of res
olutions. Mr.. Carlysle Schreyer was
reinstated as an active member of the
company. The company reported the
matter of sending out invitations to
the State Convention next June. In
vitations have been sent Go all fire
companies in the State, all editors of
newspapers in the State and TO dis
tinguished officials and Others.
Nothing has so seriously affected
the No. 2 Fire Company as the resig-
nation of Foreman Russell. Mr.. Rus
sell, besides being a good fireman,
has left his imprint upon all that
pertains to the working and manage
ment of No. 2 fire quarters. He has
saved the company many a dollar by
his ingenious devices and inventions,
and has been an invaluable member
of the company. His loss will be felt
for some time. The following reso-
lutions were adopted:
whereas, Charles NJ. Russell, our
foreman, through the necessities of
his private businss, deems il proper
to resign the Office held by him in In
dependent Fire Company No. 2, and
Whereas, The said Charles NJ. Rus
sell has rendered valuable and efficient
service as the foreman and member
of No. 2, services that have tended to
the promotion of harmony, discipline
and the betterment OF the company !;
therefore.
Resolved by Independent Fire Com
pany No. 2, That it is with much re-
gret that the resignation of such a
courageous and efficient member as
Comrade Russell has been is accept
ed; and be ii
Resolved, That our best wishes go
with our comrade wherever the walks
of life may lead him, with the as
surance that his welfare will bring 10
us gladness, and that we will al
ways think with pleasure and pride
of his administration rs an officer Of
this company; and be it
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes of this meet
ing and that the secretary furnish
Comrade Russell with n copy of the
same.
The following resolutions on the
death of Spedden w. Ivey, were also
adopted:
Headquarters Independent Fire Com
pany No. 2.
Annapolis, Md, Jan. 81, 1907.
Whereas, 1t has pleased God, in
his infinite wisdom, to allow the
Grim Reaper to take from our midst
and the bosom of his family, our com
rade and friend, Sped. w. Ivey, one
loved and esteemed by all who knew
him, therefore be il
Resolved by Independent Fire Com
pany No. 2, in meeting assembled,
That, while bowling in humble sub
mission to Him who holds the desti-
mics of mankind within the hollow Of
Ills hand, we realize, in the death of
our young friend and brother fireman.
a loss that soreiy afflicts MS, and be
it further
Resolved, That we Will ever cherish
within our memory his many sterling
traits of character; his conscientious
work and lovable disposition; and
pe ii further
Resolved, That Independent Fire
Company No. hereby extend to the
family of our departed Brother its
deep and heartfelt sympathy in this
their hour of bereavement, advising
them to look to Him who aboun deth
in sympathy and who has said: 81
will not leave you comfortless;' and
be it further
Resolved, That copy of this pre-
amble and resolution be spread on
the minutes of this meeting, a copy
sent TO the family of the deceased
aud that the quarters be draped in
for the usual period.
II. J. LINTHICUM. Jr.
CHARLES NJ. RUSSELL. \
MORGAN O. PARLETT.
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