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About The Conservative (Nebraska City, Neb.) 1898-1902 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 17, 1901)
v' " " " , 1 , * * Conservative. 11 ceed anywhere , for wherever they are placed they conceive and establish new enterprises that employ men and make capital. Such men are the true bene factors of a community. Mr. Oarl Morton had a fertile mind and .energy. Restless , except when his energy was exhausted in work , after the successful establishment of the starch works , the invitation to take charge of the glucose factory , at Waukegan , tempted him to leave his native place , which his con structive genius has done so much to improve. With the generosity of a young man newly distinguished by pub lic recognition of his creative ability , Mr. Morton probably gave more strength than he could spare to his work , so that his system was not able to resist the attack of-pneumonia which cut off his beneficent career. He was the youngest of the four brothers whose achievements are a credit to their native state. He was worthy the traditions and name of his family which has the sympathy of Nebraska where Oarl was born and reared and to whose wealth and fame he m de such worthy contribution. It was his ambition and purpose to build glucose works in Nebraska City , for which he had a peculiarly tenacious loyalty rare enough in the west where people move from place to place with little of that love for home which distinguishes - tinguishes citizens of older countries. Lincoln Courier. The following resolutions relative to the death of Oarl Morton were unani mously adopted by the House of Repre sentatives of Nebraska on January 14 , 1901 : Whereas , The Divine Ruler of this universe has removed from life Carl Morton , a citizen whose skill , ability and industry have materially benefited the commercial and manufacturing interests of the state of Nebraska ; and , Whereas , We recognize the inesti mable'value to the state of such strong , active , efficient and enthusiastic citizens ; and , Whereas , By his death his eminent father , his wife and children , his rela tives and friends have sustained an irreparable loss and the state loses a most worthy and valuable citizen , there fore , be it Resolved , That we deplore the death ' of Carl Morton in the vigor of his early prime , the physical and intellectual strength of manhood. Resolved , That with bowed heads and sorrowing hearts we tender our sym pathies to those bereaved and assure them that the influences of the life of Oarl Morton are immortal , and that the memory of his life , character and ex ample is a rich legacy , second only to his living presence. V Resolved , That this preamble and these resolutions be spread upon the i minutes of the house and that copies bo sent to the family of the deceased. The resolutions were signed by Richard Wilkinson , David Brown , Clifford R. Teff t and J. E. Hawthorne , all members of the special committee appointed last week by the speaker. The following resolutions were adopt ed by the State Historical Society at their regular meeting held at Lincoln , Nebraska , January 8 , 1001. Whereas , the president of this society has just suffered grievous and irrepar able loss in the death of his youngest son ; Be it resolved , that the Nebraska State Historical Society hereby tenders to its president and his bereaved family its profound and sincere sympathy in this hour of sorrow and affliction. Resolved , That this society recognizes in the late Carl Morton a man of sterling character and a worthy son of an honored father , and one whose death is a serious loss to this commonwealth of which he was a native and with which he has been honorably identified during practically his entire life. And Resolved , That these resolutions be spread upon the records of this society and that a copy thereof be forwarded to the bereaved family. Pursuant to a call of the president , there was a meeting of the Nebraska City Commercial club last evening at the office of H. O. Freeman. There was a large attendance and the meeting was called to order by President-N. A. Duff , who stated the object. On motion of Secretary Steinhart , Wm. H. Hayward presented a set of resolutions , which he had drafted in the rough , at the request of a number of the club , and they were unanimously adopted. They were as follows : Whereas , An All-Wise Providence has removed from his family , from our midst and from the scene of his labors our beloved and honored friend , Oarl Morton , suddenly called from an active life and au extended field of usefulness , Resolved , That the members of the Commercial club of Nebraska City , unite in an expression of great respect for his worthy and useful life , and in deep sorrow for his untimely death. Resolved , That , recognizing in him unfailing loyalty to the best interests of this community , we realize that Ne braska City has suffered an irreparable loss. Unostentatious in his liberality , true to his friends , pure in his private life and possessed of that integrity , energy and ability which enabled him to fill with distinction those elevated business positions which he held in the business world , his absence will be keenly felt. Resolved , That a copy of these reso lutions be presented to his family. It was then decided to present a floral offering and a committe , consisting of . H. Hayward and F. E. Helvey , was asked to look after the matter. It was decided that the members of the club and others who desired should meet the remains at the depot tomorrow morning on their arrival and escort them to the family residence. Nebraska City News , Jan. 8 , 1901. Oarl Morton was our very own ; he died as he lived ; unfalteringly he faced the mysteries of the future , as he did the problems of life. Quick , impulsive , generous to a fault , ever ready to make amends if he found he was in error , measuring with goodly measure , judg- \pg \ with justice. We shall miss his presence , miss his friendly greeting , miss him socially , for he was a friend upon whom you could depend , but his influence will live on forever , and his example , like the good seed in fertile soil , bring forth a rich harvest. "And BO wo cannot Bay , and we will not Bay , That ho Is dead Ho is just away 1 With a cheery smile , and a wave of the hand , Ho has wandered into an unknown land. And left us dreaming how very fair It needs must be , since he lingers there. And you O you Who the wildest yearn For the old time step and glad return- Think of him faring on , as dear In the love of there as the love of here ; Think of him as the same , I say : He is not dead He is just away. " The editor of GRATEFULNESS. THE CONSERVA TIVE is very grateful to considerate friends who , in hundreds of telegrams and letters , have' expressed their admira tion for Carl and their condolence for his family. It is not possible to express his appreciation of the sympathy that has cheered up , as with light from heaven , a home suddenly encompassed in desolation and darkness. Cut a Figure in the World We offer the advantages of the best technical schools to men and women who are deter mined to carve out their forttincH by the biiro method. The International Correspondence Schools , Scranton - ton , Fa. , are Teaching mechanics the theory of their work Helping misplaced people to change their work Enabling young people to support themselves while learning professions Courses , entirely by mail , In Mechanical , Electrical , Steam , Clvi * ) nU Mining Engln. coring ! Architecture ; I'lumblnin HcutliiRi Itcirljrcrutloii ! 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