The Nevada County picayune., 1922-04-27
IN MEMORY

| AS lUS IdSt LII Iu-- AtAoi Nh '4''' l was gently stealing over the western hills, to be followed by the first of April rising sun, and as we were en- toying the sweet notes of the new born spring, we were suddenly alarm ed by the death bells which told us of the death of our dear beloved brother, neighbor, and friend, Uncle Joe Walthall.
 Uncle Joe's parents came to Arkan- sas from the state of Georgia in the year of 1S44 and settled in Clark county, northwest of Philadelphia, and | in June 1S44 Uncle Joe was born, and when he was ten years old his par ents moved with him to Ouachita county and there he resided until he Twas grown.
 When Le Civil War broke out in 1861, Uncle Joe then at the age of '1 years joined the Union army and as soldic: he was brave, although like Luuy JUL SlS uI hahS, Lhttiy hardshps throughout the four years struggle of warfare, and at the close of the war he was seen returning to his home on horse back, so cold and fatigued that he was so stiff in his saddle-.that he had to. be helped there from So Uncle Joe had seen the | passing of the horrible evils of those days, and then he, like many others, was face to face with the burdens of rebuilding his country. so in January, 1868. he was married to Miss Mary Green. and to them were born three children, two of whom died at an early age and the one left, Miss Jewell was married to MT. k. NJ. Henry, and to that union were born the only two grandchildren of Uncle Joe. Mrs. Den yer Byrd of Little Rock and Dr. Hugh Henry of Memphis, Tenn.
 As d husband father. and grand father. he was ever kind and true In 1870 Uncle Joe profeSsed hope ill the Christian faith and united with the Methodist Protestant church of Bluff City. after which he moved to PreScot. and there united with the NJ. F. Church South. and it was said of Uncle Joe that he was a good man. a good neighbor, and a good friend In the early seventies he became a member of the Masonic Fraternity and was a member of Lone Grove Hodge in the southeast part of Nevada county. This lodge soon afterwards became defunct, and Uncle Joe went into Corinthian Lodge No 44S of Bluff City. as a charter member This lodge was established in 1888, and Uncle Joe remained member until his death. As to his love and admiration for the fraternity. this was shown by his determination to uphold the principles and to show his loyalty to the order Uncle Joe was highly respected by all who knew him, and his life should be a living monument 10 those he leaves behind
 His remains were consigned to the tomb in the Bluff City Cemetery, April B, 1922, Rev. ]. A. Sage conducting the service, after which the Masonic Fraternity took charge and consigned the body with the Masonic funeral honors The Worshipful Master of Corinthian Lodge No. 44S, F. X X. NJ conducted the service.
 To his many relatives We say we have but little of this worlds goods to offer but we do deeply and frater- nally sympathize with you in your bereavement, and bid you look to Him who is able to heal your broken heart.
 Done by order of Corinthan Lodge No. HIS. F. '& A. NJ. of Bluff City, Ark. l Jesse Bradley 1 A. F. Adams Wallace Barlow
 w. R. Dewoody Committee