THE COOSA RIVER NEWS, AUGUST, 1889

SPRING GARDEN, ALa., July 28.

WHEREAS, it has pleased the Supreme Architect of the universe to call from labor, to refreshment, our esteemed and worthy Brother, Edmond Roberts, and, whereas, we feel that we should pay some tribute of regret to his memory.
Therefore be it Resolved 1st, That in the death of Brother Roberts the cause of Masonry has lost one of its most zealous and earnest workers, the church one of its most faithful members, his family a devoted husband and loving father, and the community at large a true citizen.
2nd, That we bow in humble submission to this sad dispensation of Providence and while we feel that the death of Brother Roberts is an irreparable loss to us we also feel that it is his eternal gain.
3rd, That we wear the usual badges of mouring for 30 days.
4th, That these resolutions be spread upon our Minutes, a copy be furnished the county papers for publication, also a copy be furnished the family of deceased.

W.M. GRAHM, W.H. BURNETT, J.D. STEWART, com.