Hiram Shipman

Obituary.

Hiram Shipman was born in 1834, in Saratoga, N. Y.; moved to Michigan in 1856; was married to Miss Ethel D. Smith in 1860. Died Sept. 1887. He had early learned the art of industry and the value of character, and was an unselfish worker. He was deeply interested in ail that was vitai to the general good-those societies that looked after the development of the soil, those that looked after the business interests, those that sought the education of mind and heart; in fact he had a good word and a helping hand for every worthy enterprise. He was a public spirited man, a noble spirited man, a true gentleman. Much more might be said, but he needs it not; his memory will be fresh and dear when the hand that writes this is sleeping in the dust.
B. S. P.

Resolutions of Condolence.

WHEREAS, On the removal by death of our worthy Brother, Hiram Shipman, Grand Ledge Lodge No. 180, I. O. O. F., suffers the loss of one who fitly represented those high attributes which made him so acceptable as a Brother and friend, and the family a kind husband and an indulgent father, therefore Resolved, That we extend to the relatives of the deceased Brother our warmest sympathies, and assure them that his memory will be faithfully cherished by all who knew him, and in obedience to the Divine teaching of our order, which bids us weep with those that weep, we would mingle our tears in this bereavement.

Resolved, That these resolutions be spread in full on the minutes, and a copy of the above tribute under seal of Grand Ledge Lodge No. 180, I. O. O. F., be pre- sented to the family of our deceased Brother as a lasting memento of our brotherly regard; also.

Resolved, That the Grand Ledge INDEPENDENT be requested to publish the same.

F. A. TABER,
HARRY SNOW, Committee.
W. H. TAYLOR