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Show Laid to Rest. Funeral of James II. Brown Held Saturday Afternoon. Tho funeral service over tho ic-mains ic-mains of James II. Brown, who died In Montpcllcr, Thursdaj', was held In the Logan Logan tabernacle Satuiday afternoon A goodly number of old times friends weic present to participate partici-pate in and listen to tho last ikes The services was opened with tho song "Mid Scenes of Confusion," after which Loicno Hansen offered prajer. Patilaich Mat Ion Lewis, tbo llrst speaker, said ho had known tho deceased de-ceased foi fori j jeais, had neighbored neigh-bored with him and knew him well In llfo. "No legicts should booifercd foi his departure. He has achieved tho cud deshed so much, to die in the faith, Ho was a man of a cheerful disposition not complaining about his tilals or ailments. Ho bore them well. It Is consoling to know that he did not sutler much. The world Is better for him being In It. Ho lias raised a good family, whom I bollcve will emulate emu-late Ills good example." William Lowe said: "1 know the deceased for many ycais. He was one of tho Hist woikcis In the Sunday School In Providence. Ho suiely was one of God's noblo sphlts, and wlillo In life he tried to do good. His teachings teach-ings and counsels wore alwajs wise. His life will liisuro him salvation. According to my best Judgment lie lived a llfo of usefulness." James Bullock. "1 am deeply affected af-fected when I look upon the casket and think that my old friend and brother lies theieln. I knew him over tifty years and during that time his earnest desires were to serve God. To the relatives I say do not mourn or weep, jour fathoi and husband has gono to tho other side to continue in, his labors. There the faithful aro laboring with tho unbclieveis who lived In the dajs of Noah and whether the unbeliever Is thero or hero tho lime will come when ever knee shall bow to tho Lord. If wo expect to go whciu there Is happiness, we must do right hcic in life, and may tills be the aim of all. John Hcndrlcksen said: "I regret that the death of Brother Blown came so suddenly, vvheicby many of his friends throughout the county liavo been -deprived of the prlvelego In attending at-tending these services. This occasion should bring Joy and notsorrovv. Much Joy is indulged in when the voting aic born Into tho world. I bellcvo that equal Joy is realized qn tho other sldo when such men as Brother Brown aio ushered there. May tho Lord give the aged wife strength to bear up under un-der this ordeal. Tho dajs will Lc comparatively few when jou will again lcunitc with him." President Isaac Smith said. "I liavo known the dccased for twenty tluccjcais. Ho was alwajs valiant foi the cause ho knew to be right. Brother Brown was changed in almost al-most the twinkling of an eye and like many other good people he passed away in peace. Wo should remember the admonitions of the Savior, not to mourn wlieio we have hope. The Lord In his Infinite wisdom lias seen lit to call the deceased fiom life and Inasmuch as all was done for him that could bo in life, be reconciled and feel that all Is well." In behalf of tho family Bishop Guidon Gui-don extended thanks to the friends who had aided them In their bereavement. bereave-ment. Tho services closed with Hie song, "There is Sweet Best in heaven." Dismissal by Bishop Andctson. |