BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 1902 Hall of Oolitic Court No. 54, T. B. H., Bedford, Indiana. We are again called on to mourn the loss of another member of our Tribe. Brother John Johnson has been called to his reward by the Omnipotent Father, who doeth all things well. Brother Johnson was one of the charter members of this Court. He was born in Burlington, Vt., Sept. 18th, 1850, and died March 17th, 1902, at his home in Bedford. In the loss of our brother we have lost a friend to whom we could go for advice and whose word was always heeded. He was impulsive, but was always kind and big-hearted who had few enemies, and labored for the good of the community with a zeal and energy that is worthy of emulation; his faults were few, and those of us who were closest to him, and could thereby know more of the man, can readily testify to the sterling qualities of heart and head that made our brother a favorite everywhere and eclipsed all his faults and made what few he had seem graces. Our brother was always open and frank, devoid of trickery and dishonesty, who possessed an ever abiding faith in his fellow creatures, man believing that all were good; he never bore evil against his neighbor, was charitable and generous to a fault. All in all, our brother was a man of sterling integrity; a kind and loving husband and father; a citizen, the best; a love of his country, and a firm believe in God. Be it resolved, That the City, County, and Sate has lost a valuable citizen, who always made for good of society. Resolved, That this Tribe has lost one of its best friends, and that the charter thereof be draped in mourning for thirty days, and a copy of these resolutions spread upon the records of this Tribe. Resolved, That his bereaved family have lost a king, affectionate, dutiful husband, father, brother and that we extend to them our sincere sympathy in this sad hour of sadness. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be delivered to the widow by the Chief of this Court bearing the seal thereof and the signature of the Chief and Scribe; that a copy of these resolutions be also tendered to each of the daily and weekly newspapers for publication. JOHN B. UNDERWOOD JACOB R. POPE JOHN HACKETT Committee.