The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-02-13
Edward w. Jones.
Tribute Paid to Memory Of a
Good Man-Was One of
Oxford's Most Worthy Citi-
zens, a True Friend and
LOYAL Mason.

The following tribute to the men,
DRY of Edward w. Jones, for eighteen
wears manager of the printing de-
partment of the Oxford Orphanage,
who died at his home in that place
January 23rd, is taken from the
Public Ledger OF last week:
The death OF our beloved brother, Il.
W. Jones. which occurred on Thursday.
January 23rd, 1908, saddened our
hearts. We are sensible OF a great loss
sustained. His character and service are
held in high esteem. His memory we
cherish.
Brother Jones was born in Mecklen-
burg county, Virginia, January 18th,
1860. When twenty-fOur years OF age
he became a citizen OF Oxford and en-
gagged with Brother w. Fl. Gregory, now
of Stovall in the publication OF the
TOrrhHgbt, a county newspaper. On
February 10th, 1887, he led to the mar
rage altar Miss Ida l.. Watkins, OF
Brunswick county, Virginia. He became
manager OF the printing department OF
the Oxford Orphan Asylum in November,
1890, and, during more than eighteen
wears OF his continuous service in this in
stitution, he has steadily grown in eff
cheney and value His efforts have mer-
tied and received hearty recognition.
He was a chief factor in the growth OF
his special department Of the Orphanage
work and to his co-laborers in other
branches OF the institution he gave much
encouragement and help. The duties OF
his position claimed largely his time and
effort and yet his influence was felt in
the activities OF his church and in the
Masonic Order and the Order OF Odd Eel
lows. In other agencies which give Op-
portunity for the activity of good men,
Bro. Jones was faithful and valuable.
He was exceptionally we'll poised and
symmetrical. In body he was vigorous
! and strong; in intellect quick and active.
He was Industrious and painstaking in
his work. His judgment grew constant
| ly more accurate and it was given great
weight by those who had learned to ex.
| pect from him an opinion based upon
correct principles Frankness and sin
cerity were virtues strong and promi
| nents4f his character. Cheerfulness and
a fine, healthy humor were attractive
| features of his equipment and were help
| ful to his associates and fellow-w orkers
| His kind spirit was instinctively under
stood and responded to by children anG
| by all who, in daily life, came in contac1
| with him.
The family life OF our brother was pure
and ennobling Had he not been SO tru'
to the obligations of his home, he could
| not have been so efficient as q worker il
an institution for the training of home
less orphan boys and girls.
| Oxford Lodge No. 1916, A. T. & A. NJ.
OF which he had been a loyal member
since June 18th, 1891, unites in the fore
going tribute and in the following reso
| lutiOns:
Resolved /: That the death of Bro
Jones is a genuine loss to our Lodge, {
loss of which we are deeply sensible.
| Resolved 2: That, especially to tn
widow and sons SO sorely bereaved, W.
would express our sincere sympathy ant
our desire to help them in their distress
Resolved 3: That, conscious OF the in
adequacy of human help, we would lool
to the God OF love and power and w
would point the afflicted ones to tn
great source OF all comfort and strength
Fear not" He says, ''for [ am will
thee; be not dismayed, for am thy God
| will strengthen thee, yea, | will uphold
thee with the right hand of my right
eOusness.
| heSOiled #. IHdG d copy Oh ines
resolutions be sent to the immediate
family OF Brother Jones, that copy b
placed upon a page of the record of Ok
ford Lodge No. 396, A. ?. & A. NJ, dedi
Gated to the memory OF our Brother ant
that copy be sent to the Public Ledge
and the Orphans Friend and Masoni
journal for publication.
B. W. ROGERS,
sa r. l.. BROWN,
| L. l.. BOOTH,
| COmmittaa