Iowa
Old Press
Jackson Sentinel
Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa
May 13, 1875
IN MEMORIAM
At a meeting of the Golden Sheaf Grange, No. 1764, at Bridgeport,
Iowa, Wednesday, May 5, 1875, the following were adopted:
WHEREAS, the Grand Master of the Universe, has called to the
Grange above, our well beloved and highly respected brother,
James Edwards, who has gone to join the higher and better band of
brotherhood, therefore
RESOLVED, That this Grange, having lost one of its noblest
members; one of its most worthy workmen, it gives expression to
its deep feeling, by wearing badges of mourning for thirty days.
RESOLVED, That we tender to the bereaved family, our kindest
sympathy, and extend to them the care and protection of Golden
Leaf Grange.
RESOLVED, That a copy of these proceedings be given to the family
of our deceased brother, and that copies be furnished for
publication.
W. C. Grant, Sec.
H. G. Haskell, Master
[transcribed by K.W., July 2009]
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Jackson Sentinel
Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa
May 31, 1875
John Amos (1791-1875)
DIED - AMOS- Near Fairmont, West Virginia, April 22nd, 1875, Mr.
John Amos, father of Frank Amos, Esq., of this city. Mr. Amos was
born in West Virginia in the year 1791, and was therefore 83
years of age. He was a prominent and influential citizen of the
old Dominion, and had many warm friends who mourn his loss.
[transcribed by K.W., July 2009]