Democratic Sentinel, Volume 2, Number 14, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 May 1878 — Tribute of Respect. [ARTICLE]

Tribute of Respect.

Hall of Iroquois Lodge, Mo. 143, ) I|_ O. O. F , Rensselaer, lnd., \ April 30th, 1878. ) To the Noble Grand, Officers and Brethren of Iroquois Lodge, No. 143, I. O. O. F., Rensselaer, Irtd : Your undersigned Committee appointed to draft resolutions expressive of our grief at the death of our brother Abram D. Swain, respectfully submit tiie following: Whkrea -, It has pleased the Grand Master of the Universe to call from our midst our well beloved brother, Abram D. Swain, who departed this life on the 22d day of April, 1878. - Therefore, Resolved, That we deeply lament his death, but rejoice-in the faith that he has joined tiie Grand Lodge of all good men around the Great _ White Throne above where the Grand Master of the Universe presides. Resolved, That in his death the beloved Order of Odd Fellowship lias lost one of its most faithful aud devoted members, our Lodge a useful brother, society a good uud honest citizen, and his kinsmen u fond and affectionate relation. Resolved, That we sincerely condole wit h the family of our deceased brother iu this tiie sad hour ol their affliction, and extend to them the sympathy of the Fraternity of Odd Fellows Resolved, That as a mark of esteem the emblems of our Lodge be draped in mourning for the period of thirty days. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the widow of our deceased brother, and that the editors of tne Rensselaer Union and Democratic Sentinel be requested to publish the'same. CHARLES H. PRICE IRA W. YEOMAN, Committee. April 30th. 1878.