Resolutions Adopted On Death Of Thos. H. Johnson

JOHNSON

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Date: 7/1/2015 at 14:25:23

LEE COUNTY BAR.
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Resolutions Adopted On Death Of Thos. H. Johnson.

Constitution-Democrat: The members of the Lee County Bar association met Tuesday afternoon at the court house in a memorial session for the late Thos. H. Johnson. Judge Henry Bank, Jr., called the meeting to order. The grand jury suspended session during the hour so that Robert M. Marshall, county attorney, could attorney, and Omar E. Herminghausen, deputy county attornery, could attend the meeting. There was quite a large assemblage of people outside of the members of the bar present. W.S. Hamilton made the opening address, stating the object of the meeting. He was followed by T.B. Snyder, who presented the memorial resolutions.

After reading the resolutions Mr. Snyder made an appropriate address. He referred to the number who had been stricken by death from the ranks of the profession of the city recently, and related some personal reminiscences where he was associated with the deceased, showing his faithfulness in the performance of duty and of his love for his fellowmen. He then moved that the resolutions be adopted.

Capt. Washington Galland then eulogized the life and character of the deceased in fitting words, and concluded with the words that the highest tribute that can be paid to any man is that he will be missed; and Mr. Johnson would be missed, and greatly missed by all who knew him.

W.S. Hamilton followed with a few remarks. He said that Mr. Johnson was an able lawyer, but yet not greater in his profession than he was a man; that it was inconceivable to bring to mind the thought that he would forsake a client or a friend, or that he would do anything dishonorable as a lawyer, or in society with men. He was always sociable, charitable and companionable. He possessed those qualities which seem to bind him to the world of men to make them one great brotherhood.

E.C. Weber followed Mr. Hamilton with personal reminiscences regarding the early life of Mr. Johnson. He had a longer acquaintance with him than any other member of the bar, and keenly felt the loss of a cherished friend.

His address was followed by R.M. Marshall, who dwelt on the life of Mr. Johnson in public office, and his faithful performance of duty as a public officer. He spoke of his death as coming just when he was entering upon the prime of his professional life.

Otto C. Herminghausen then made the closing address, saying, in part, that the Lee county bar deeply feels the loss it has sustained, and will miss Mr. Johnson as a lawyer and as a man. It will miss his cheerfulness and his goodness of heart, and he heartily and sincerely seconded the adoption of the resolutions.

The court then ordered that the resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the court, that a copy be sent to the family of the deceased and also one to his father.

Out of respect court adjourned until Wednesday morning.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book E, Pages 78 & 79, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA