Isaac Walker (1828-1893)

WALKER, ROMANE

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 4/15/2011 at 17:07:29

From Story County Watchman Octber 27, 1893

DIED:--On Sunday morning Isaac Walker, after a lingering illness. Mr. Walker was a native of Hagerstown, Maryland, and was born in September 1828. He came to Nevada in 1854 since which time he has made this his home. He spent his earlier days working on a farm but soon secured enough of this world's goods and purchased one for himself. Since his residence in this place he has always shown himself to be public spirited and alive to the best interests of the locality and it can be said of him that he set out the first tree ever planted within our city limits of Nevada, which was in the spring of 1855. He enlisted in the 14th Iowa infantry in 1861 and served faithfully until discharged from disability after two years continuous service. In October 1863, he was married to Miss Julia Romane with whom he has since lived and who survives him to mourn over her irrepairable loss. He was a member of Jason D. Ferguson Post G. A. R. of Nevada Lodge A. F. & A. M., and 3x3 Chapter of Masons, who paid tribute to his memory by their turning out in full strength at the last sad rites which were under the direction of Nevada Lodge of Masons. The sermon for the occasion was preached by Rev. Harvey, of Des Moines, who gave an excellent talk upon the immutability of life. Our fellow citizen, Otis Briggs, also paid him an exceeding fine tribute in his remaks. Col. Scott paid a very fine tribute to his moral and social worth and integrity. The remains were interred in the Nevada Cemetery which he had done so much to adorn and of which organization he was one of the oldest and most substantial members.

The following resolutions were passed by Nevada Lodge A. F. & A. M. at their meeting Tuesday:
WHEREAS, It has pleased the Grand Architect of the Universe to take from the earthly tabernacle, the soul of our Brother, Isaac Walker, on Oct. 22d, 1893, and to transfer it to the House not made with hands therefore
RESOLVED, That we bow in submission to the Divine Will in this bereavement of Nevada Lodge No. 99 feeling that our loss in the gain of him who was for twenty-four years a true and faithful brother among us.
RESOLVED, That we tender to the breaved family our sincere sympathy.
RESOLVED, That the usual badge of mourning is hereby directed to be worn for thirty days.
RESOLVED, That the press of this city be furnished with a copy of these resolutions with a request to publish the same, and that a copy hereof be furnished the bereaved family.
Resolved, That the usual badge of mourning is hereby directed to be worn for thirty days.
E. H. MONK, }
JOHN SCOTT, } Committee.
ABNER WHITE, }

The following resolutions were adopted at a meeting of Jason D. Ferguson Post G. A. R. No. 31., held at the Post room on Tuesday afternoon last.
WHEREAS, In view of the loss whicdh we have sustained by the deceased of our friend and comrade, Isaac Walker, and the still heavier loss sustained by her who is stilll nearer and dearer to him, therefore be it.
Resolved, That is is but a just tribute to the memory of our departed comrade to say that in regretting his removal from our midst we mourn for one who was in every way worthy of our respect and regard.
Resolved, That we sincerely condole with the family of our deceased comrade with the Transfer Card which it has pleased Divine Providence to afflict them, and commend them for consolation to Him who orders all things for the best and whose chastisements are meted in in mercy.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of this Post, and a copy thereof be transmitted to the family of the deceased comrade, and to each of the local papers of Nevada for publications.
V. A. BALLOU, }
JAMES DILLIN, } Committee.
I. L. SMITH, }

At a regular meeting of the Three-Times-Three Chapter No. 92, R. A. M., held at Masonic Hall on Monday evening, Oct. 23d, the following preamble and resolutions were adoptedL
WHEREAS, It had pleased the Great Architect of the Universe to remove from our midst our late companion, Isaac Walker, and
Whereas, It is but just that a fitting recognition of his many virtues should be had, therefore be it
Resolved, By Three-Times-Three Chapter No. 92, Royal Arch Masons that while he bow in humble submission to the will of the Most High, we do not the less our for our companion who has been taken from our midst.
Resolved, That in the death of Isaac Walker this Chapter laments the loss of a companion who was ever ready to profer the hand of aid an voice of sympathy to the needy and distressed of the fraternity; an active member of the society whose utmost endeavors were exerted for its welfare and prosperity; a friend and companion who was dear to us all; a citizen whose upright and noble life was a standard of emulation to his fellows.
Resolved, That the heartfelt sympathy of this Chapter is herevy extended to his most loved wife in this her hour of affliction.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of the Chapter, and that a copy there of be transmitted to the family of the deceased Companion, and to the WATCHMAN and Representative with a request for publication.
V. A. BALLOU, }
L. T. WELD, } Committee.
JAS. HAWTHORN, }