Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-11
HELD IN HIGH ESTEEM.
Fremont People Paid Tender Tribute to III
Memory Of +. M. Scott.

From last weeks Fremont News
Indicator, we are permitted to take
the following regarding the funeral of
f. NJ. Scott. who died at El Paso.
Texas. on February 18th:
The funeral services of the late
Franklin NJ. Scott were held Thursday
afternoon. February %. in the Con-
gregational church. manv. friends and
acauaintances gathering to pay this
last tribute to their departed friend
and neighbor. who by his kindly man.
ner. had endeared himself to large
circle. The choicest flowers sent bv
loving friends surrounded the casket.
their fragrance suggesting the gentle
influence that this life had exercised
upon all with whom he came in con
tact The services was held at 2 90
O'Clock. the remains living in state
from 1890 until the hour of the
obseduies.
Conducting the service were Rev A.
j. Russnell. pastor of the Conrega-
tional church. Rev. Will Long of Lud-
dington. the son of lifelong friend
of Mr. Scott. and Rev. George Bens-
ford of White Cloud.
The Rev. Mr.. Long paid beautiful
tribute TO the life of the departed. as
he had known Mr.. Scott in business
social and spiritual wav. and those
who heard this touching eulogy knew
that life had meant much to Mr..
Scott, that he had lived earnestly and
deeply. taking Christ as his example.
Mr.. Bensford spoke of Mr.. Scott S
devotion to any cause which he upheld.
and of his valuable services as a co
worker. OF the life and influence
among business associates. Rev. Russ
nell spoke briefly. 1t is given TO few
men. so quiet and ur assuming as was
Mr.. Scott. to be so deeDlv mourned.
On FRIDAY the funeral party left for
Holly. the home of Mr. and Mrs
Scott. and on Saturday afternoon at
1 go o'clock, after a brief prayer
service at the home of sister. the
remains were laid to rest. Rev A
j. Russn ell accompanied the relat i've
and conducted the service. The
family returned home Monday.
w. X. Ludwig of Ithaca. a life
long friend of the family, had charge
of the funeral arrangements. he anC
Mr.. Scott having made an agreemen,
years ago that the surviving part,
should perform the last Offices for th,
friend whoswas.frst claimed by..doatb
Mr.. Scott's charities have beer
many-carried on in the quiet. un-as
suming manner that was characteristic {
of him
He has ALWAYS stood ready to put hi
shoulder to the wheel. and push
vigorously in all religious movements
as well as in all efforts for municipa
betterment.
The calmness of demeanor. the kind
lv word in the ear of the DISCOURAGED
man. the warm hand-clasp of encour
dSe"o tuesc drt hCts tndt -Coun
for much. and the beautiful inspiring
courage of his everyday life will b.
missed more than one can say-bu
there is n comfort..in the knowledge tina
Mr.. Scott considered..t that his life hat
been rounded out better than most
his life had been spared for the matur
ing of plansss for the sons materia
and moral welfare. had been given tn,
satisfaction of years of compapionshil
with the beloved grandchild. In fact
Mr.. Scott said to his wife that tn
time had come when he was ready TO
the summons and he could most easil'
ssy-''Not nv will. but Thine, b
done -