Rensselaer Union, Volume 2, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 July 1870 — Resolutions of Condolence. [ARTICLE]

Resolutions of Condolence.

Praikik Lodge, No. 125, F. 4, A. M., Rensaelaer. Ind., June 3t)th, A. D. 1870, Al L.,5870. u ‘ . R—oloed, That the membeie of thia Lodge have heard with deep sorrow the recent Xath of our beloved Brother, Cyrus W. Houkie, whose public aud priyato lite have long endeared him to us and rendered him useful in the world. 2. That in the death of Brother Henkle we have deep cause to mouru the loss of a genial companion and kind friand, and an •uneat laborer iu all enterprises of truth and charity—one, who. In bis ascent from the ground floor to the' sanctum sanctorum, always displayed the true man and honest brother, a notfie-hea-ted aud honorable member sf society. • 3. That our Lodge has lost a wise and faithful counsellor, the world au upright and honest man, his family a kind husband and endearing father. ‘•Bis was a truthful soul, living mind, Full of affection for its kind;’’ one “That loved the truth for its own sake, That worshipped God and him alone.” 4 That to the bereaved family we kindly extend our sincere feelings of condolence, deeply sympathizing with them lu this hour of their sad bereavement, trusting that they may look with bright hopes to the eventful future which awaits our dear brother, and all the virtuous in heart. 5. That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the family of our deceased brother and published iu the ' ‘Rensselaer Uuiou.” 6. That the Brethren and Lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for 30 days. I. M. Stackhouse, ) Committee on Marion L. ShtlerA Resolutions oi John THOMrsoN, ) Condolence. Iroquois Lodge, No. 143,1. 0. 0. F., Rensselaer, Ind., July sth, 1870. Whereas, It has pleased the Great Author of all life to remove from our society and take unto Himself our well beloved Brother, Cyrus W. Henkle, P. G., therefore Resolved, That with profound sorrow aud chastened hearts we bow iu humble submission to the will of Him who docth all things well, and while we shed a tear over our Brother’s grave iu memory of his mauy virtues, we will renew our pledges of devotion to the principles of our order, which he so dearly loved. Resolved, That we tender to the family of our deceased Brother our warmest sympathy in their affliction aud a renewal of our pledges to watch over and protect them. J. H LouchkiUgr.) Horacr E. JamrsA Committee. A. J. Yeoman, )