Anthony's obituary was published in the 11-16-1899 edition of The Current Local, Van Buren, Carter Co., MO, on page 4 (used with permission).
Funeral Services
"As was announced in last week's issue of the LOCAL, the funeral services of Anthony Kirkland were conducted by Van Buren Lodge, No. 509, A.F. & A.M., from his residence to the plot of ground select as the Masonic Cemetery, one mile and a half northeast of town. At four o'clock p.m., the members of the Lodge came down from their hall wearing the clothing and regalia of the order, with solemn and steady tread to the plaintive strains of music rendered by the Van Buren Cornet Band, marched eastward up the hill to the deceased's residence.
At the door the ranks opened, the procession stood "face about," while the pallbearers passed through into the house, took up the body, and returned with it to the hearse. If the eyes chanced to look down on the town, they would have seen that the streets were lined with hacks, buggies, wagons and horses all in readiness to join the procession as soon as it came down the hill back through town enroute to the cemetery.
At the cemetery, the pallbearers with the body, the family mourners, then the entire procession, as fast as they could dismount, passed through open ranks to the grave. The Masons then reversed and with due reverence approached the open grave and with the usual ceremonies placed the body of their worthy brother at rest."
In the 11-23-1899 edition of the same newspaper, on page 4, a "RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT" was published (used with permission):
"When our roll is called, one of our numbers fails to answer. His accustomed seat is vacant. His voice is stilled. He will greet us no more.
As it has pleased the Supreme Architect of the Universe to call from labor to refreshment our dearly beloved Brother Anthony Kirkland, who died November 7, 1899, Brother Kirkland is no more. He has laid aside the joys and burdens of life to obey the summons to that Celestial Lodge where the Supreme Grand Master forever presides. Therefore,
Be it Resolved, That in the death of Brother Kirkland his family has lost a devoted husband and father, the Lodge a useful and faithful member, and the community an upright honest citizen.
Resolved, That we will ever bear in grateful remembrance the zeal and fidelity with which Brother Kirkland discharged all his Masonic duties, and will try to imitate his devotion to the grand principles of our fraternity.
Our Brother, on account of his zeal and devotion to our order, his worthy character and many virtues were tried and respected not only by the members of our Lodge, but by the community at large. Therefore, Be it Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved widow and children, and recommend them to the care of God, whom Brother Kirkland served and in whom he trusted.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon our Records, and a copy be sent to the family of our deceased Brother."
THEO. FRANKLIN
R. ARMANTROUT
JOSEPH NORRON
Committee
Funeral Services
"As was announced in last week's issue of the LOCAL, the funeral services of Anthony Kirkland were conducted by Van Buren Lodge, No. 509, A.F. & A.M., from his residence to the plot of ground select as the Masonic Cemetery, one mile and a half northeast of town. At four o'clock p.m., the members of the Lodge came down from their hall wearing the clothing and regalia of the order, with solemn and steady tread to the plaintive strains of music rendered by the Van Buren Cornet Band, marched eastward up the hill to the deceased's residence.
At the door the ranks opened, the procession stood "face about," while the pallbearers passed through into the house, took up the body, and returned with it to the hearse. If the eyes chanced to look down on the town, they would have seen that the streets were lined with hacks, buggies, wagons and horses all in readiness to join the procession as soon as it came down the hill back through town enroute to the cemetery.
At the cemetery, the pallbearers with the body, the family mourners, then the entire procession, as fast as they could dismount, passed through open ranks to the grave. The Masons then reversed and with due reverence approached the open grave and with the usual ceremonies placed the body of their worthy brother at rest."
In the 11-23-1899 edition of the same newspaper, on page 4, a "RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT" was published (used with permission):
"When our roll is called, one of our numbers fails to answer. His accustomed seat is vacant. His voice is stilled. He will greet us no more.
As it has pleased the Supreme Architect of the Universe to call from labor to refreshment our dearly beloved Brother Anthony Kirkland, who died November 7, 1899, Brother Kirkland is no more. He has laid aside the joys and burdens of life to obey the summons to that Celestial Lodge where the Supreme Grand Master forever presides. Therefore,
Be it Resolved, That in the death of Brother Kirkland his family has lost a devoted husband and father, the Lodge a useful and faithful member, and the community an upright honest citizen.
Resolved, That we will ever bear in grateful remembrance the zeal and fidelity with which Brother Kirkland discharged all his Masonic duties, and will try to imitate his devotion to the grand principles of our fraternity.
Our Brother, on account of his zeal and devotion to our order, his worthy character and many virtues were tried and respected not only by the members of our Lodge, but by the community at large. Therefore, Be it Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved widow and children, and recommend them to the care of God, whom Brother Kirkland served and in whom he trusted.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon our Records, and a copy be sent to the family of our deceased Brother."
THEO. FRANKLIN
R. ARMANTROUT
JOSEPH NORRON
Committee
Anthony's obituary was published in the 11-16-1899 edition of The Current Local, Van Buren, Carter Co., MO, on page 4 (used with permission).
Funeral Services
"As was announced in last week's issue of the LOCAL, the funeral services of Anthony Kirkland were conducted by Van Buren Lodge, No. 509, A.F. & A.M., from his residence to the plot of ground select as the Masonic Cemetery, one mile and a half northeast of town. At four o'clock p.m., the members of the Lodge came down from their hall wearing the clothing and regalia of the order, with solemn and steady tread to the plaintive strains of music rendered by the Van Buren Cornet Band, marched eastward up the hill to the deceased's residence.
At the door the ranks opened, the procession stood "face about," while the pallbearers passed through into the house, took up the body, and returned with it to the hearse. If the eyes chanced to look down on the town, they would have seen that the streets were lined with hacks, buggies, wagons and horses all in readiness to join the procession as soon as it came down the hill back through town enroute to the cemetery.
At the cemetery, the pallbearers with the body, the family mourners, then the entire procession, as fast as they could dismount, passed through open ranks to the grave. The Masons then reversed and with due reverence approached the open grave and with the usual ceremonies placed the body of their worthy brother at rest."
In the 11-23-1899 edition of the same newspaper, on page 4, a "RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT" was published (used with permission):
"When our roll is called, one of our numbers fails to answer. His accustomed seat is vacant. His voice is stilled. He will greet us no more.
As it has pleased the Supreme Architect of the Universe to call from labor to refreshment our dearly beloved Brother Anthony Kirkland, who died November 7, 1899, Brother Kirkland is no more. He has laid aside the joys and burdens of life to obey the summons to that Celestial Lodge where the Supreme Grand Master forever presides. Therefore,
Be it Resolved, That in the death of Brother Kirkland his family has lost a devoted husband and father, the Lodge a useful and faithful member, and the community an upright honest citizen.
Resolved, That we will ever bear in grateful remembrance the zeal and fidelity with which Brother Kirkland discharged all his Masonic duties, and will try to imitate his devotion to the grand principles of our fraternity.
Our Brother, on account of his zeal and devotion to our order, his worthy character and many virtues were tried and respected not only by the members of our Lodge, but by the community at large. Therefore, Be it Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved widow and children, and recommend them to the care of God, whom Brother Kirkland served and in whom he trusted.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon our Records, and a copy be sent to the family of our deceased Brother."
THEO. FRANKLIN
R. ARMANTROUT
JOSEPH NORRON
Committee
Funeral Services
"As was announced in last week's issue of the LOCAL, the funeral services of Anthony Kirkland were conducted by Van Buren Lodge, No. 509, A.F. & A.M., from his residence to the plot of ground select as the Masonic Cemetery, one mile and a half northeast of town. At four o'clock p.m., the members of the Lodge came down from their hall wearing the clothing and regalia of the order, with solemn and steady tread to the plaintive strains of music rendered by the Van Buren Cornet Band, marched eastward up the hill to the deceased's residence.
At the door the ranks opened, the procession stood "face about," while the pallbearers passed through into the house, took up the body, and returned with it to the hearse. If the eyes chanced to look down on the town, they would have seen that the streets were lined with hacks, buggies, wagons and horses all in readiness to join the procession as soon as it came down the hill back through town enroute to the cemetery.
At the cemetery, the pallbearers with the body, the family mourners, then the entire procession, as fast as they could dismount, passed through open ranks to the grave. The Masons then reversed and with due reverence approached the open grave and with the usual ceremonies placed the body of their worthy brother at rest."
In the 11-23-1899 edition of the same newspaper, on page 4, a "RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT" was published (used with permission):
"When our roll is called, one of our numbers fails to answer. His accustomed seat is vacant. His voice is stilled. He will greet us no more.
As it has pleased the Supreme Architect of the Universe to call from labor to refreshment our dearly beloved Brother Anthony Kirkland, who died November 7, 1899, Brother Kirkland is no more. He has laid aside the joys and burdens of life to obey the summons to that Celestial Lodge where the Supreme Grand Master forever presides. Therefore,
Be it Resolved, That in the death of Brother Kirkland his family has lost a devoted husband and father, the Lodge a useful and faithful member, and the community an upright honest citizen.
Resolved, That we will ever bear in grateful remembrance the zeal and fidelity with which Brother Kirkland discharged all his Masonic duties, and will try to imitate his devotion to the grand principles of our fraternity.
Our Brother, on account of his zeal and devotion to our order, his worthy character and many virtues were tried and respected not only by the members of our Lodge, but by the community at large. Therefore, Be it Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved widow and children, and recommend them to the care of God, whom Brother Kirkland served and in whom he trusted.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon our Records, and a copy be sent to the family of our deceased Brother."
THEO. FRANKLIN
R. ARMANTROUT
JOSEPH NORRON
Committee
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