Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-12
Resolutions of Respect.

Inc members OF Jne f1OpklnSVllle
bar met in the county court room to
pay their last official respects on the
death of Judge Joseph /. Landes on
December I, 1907.
On motion of Mr.. Hunter Wood,
ST., Judge w. P. Winfree was elect
ed chairman and John c. Duffy Sec
rotary.
On motion, Mr.. Hunter Wood, Sr.,
Mr.. ]. w. Downer, Judge j. I.
Hanbery and Judge w. P. Winfree
were appointed a committee to draw
up appropriate resolutions on the
death of Judge Joseph /. Landes.
The committee then reported the
following resolutions:
Whereas, the Law Giver has called
our brother and beloved friend,
Judge joseph /. Landes, from his
honorable career in the practice of
law, his usual services as a citizen,
and his noble life as Christian gen.
tleman, all of which deserve more
than passing mention or perfunctory
eulogy; be it resolved that the bar
of Hopkinsyille has suffered loss
that is shared as well by the city and
by the state. All that was mortal of
the able lawyer and excellent citizen
has been tenderly committed to the
earth. but his good deeds, blameless
life, and ennobling influences will
remain with us to add to the sum of
human character and worth. AS a
lawyer he combined splendid gifts,
with deep learning and broad expert
ence. His fidelity to his clients was
distinguishing trait; in point of
capacity he ranked undoubtedly with
Kentucky's ablest attorneys.
There was neither envy nor dis
trust in his character, and it was al
ways pleasure to him to show ev-
cry courtesy and consideration to his
brother members of the bar. In his
various official positions, whether as
county attorney, city Judge. referee
in bankruptcy or a justice of the
appellate bench of the state, his
fearlessness, honesty of purpose, and
clearness of judgment characterized
his acts. While he had been honored
by Office and positions of trust, the
example he leaves of high-minded
devotion to the finest ideals of his
profession wreaths his memory with
greater distinction than any laurels
that could be bestowed.
In his walk and conversation
among men he was the soul of honor
and loved the right. His influence
was far-reaching as a citizen. His
every aspiration was for the uplift-
ing of humanity. No harsh line ev-
er marred the pages of his record in
his profession or as a private citizen.
He was pure in thought, chaste in
life, and true to all the demands of
human society. AS Christian he
was "a living epistle, known and
read of all men," with a living faith
that sought always to advance his
Masters cause. In his home life, he
was all that any man could be, low
ing and devoted, and it was there
that he found his deepest joy.
Resolved, that his memory will be
cherished as a precious heritage,
and to his grief-stricken wife and
daughter we extend our profoundest
sympathy in their great bereave-
ment.
Resolved, further, that a copy of
these resolutions be sent to the fam
lily of the deceased. furnished to the
local papers and duly spread upon
the records of the county and circuit
courts of Christian county. Hunter
Wood, w. P. Winfree,J Hanbery
and j. w. Downer.
Upon motion of Mr.. C. 0. Prowse
a suitable floral tribute was ordered
for the funeral. Upon motion the
meeting was adjourned.
w. P. WINFREE, Chairman.
JOHN c. DUFFY, Secretary.