People's Pilot, Volume 2, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 December 1892 — Resolutions of Condolence. [ARTICLE]

Resolutions of Condolence.

The following resolutions were adopted by Egypt Lodge No. 54 of the F. A. &I. U. on the death of Bro. Henry I. Adams at the stated meeting of Nov. 26, 18&2. Whereas, In accordance with invisible designs of the grand ruler of the universe our brother, Henry I. Adams, has passed from earthly labor and suffering to the sublime degree of eternal rest and happiness, and Whereas, In token of our appreciation of his skill, industry and zeal and as a member of our order whose influence was exerted to elevate his fellow men; it is needful that we make recognition of our grievious loss, therefore be it, Resolved, That by this summons from the ruler of the universe from on high we have lost a leader, a worthy, brother and a trusty craftsjnan, the community an honorable, enterprising citizen, the wife an effectionate husband, the children an indulgent father, the brothers and sisters a dear brother. Resolved, That while we deplore our loss we are not forgetful of the broken columns left in his household and that we extend to the bereaved wife, children, brothers and sisters of the deceased our heartfelt sympathy. Resolved, That these resolutions be published in the PeoPilot and a copy spread oh tne record of the lodge. Respectfully submitted: G. W. Larsh, John L. Bicknell and Frank Welsh, committee.

Hall of Iroquois Lodge No. 143,1 Thursday, Dec. 1.1892. f We, the committee appointed to di’aft resolutions of respect to the memory of our deceased brother, Henry I. Adams, respectfully submit the following: Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in His infinite wisdom, to call our worthy brother, Henry I. Adams, from his earthly conflicts to the unseen heaven of rest, and Whereas, By this sad occurrence there comes to all a deep feeling of solemnity, which reminds us that the death of man is inevitable, and that, while He has destined our mortal bodies to return to their parental elements, He has also provided ahome in the unfathomable beyond,. therefore Resolved, That in the death of Bro. Henry I. Adams the fraternity has lost an- efficient member, society an honored citizen, and the family a true, kind, and loving husband, one who' endured his ills with the patience and fortitude of one who had the promise of a home after the sands of life are run. Resolved, That we extend to the grief stricken family and friends our profound, heartfelt sympathy in this their sad beireavement, and pray God’s blessing to rest upon the widow and children who so keenly feel their loss;' Resolved, That in token of his cherished memory, these resolutions be spread upon the records of our lodge, a copy sent to the family, n copy to our county papers, and that our lodge room be draped for a period of thirty days. J. F. Warren, ) J. F. Irwin, ’-Com. Alfred Collins, )