Below, we publish the resolutions passed in respect to the memory of J.B. VanBuren, Esq., who died on the 10^th inst, in this city. Mr. VanBuren was highly esteemed by all our business men and wherever he was known. Fortunately for his family, he had taken a policy on his life for $2,000, about six months ago, in the Northwestern Life Insurance Company of Chicago. His remains were followed in the grave by a large number of our citizens, by the Masonic and Odd Fellow Orders, and the Red Jacket Fire Company, in all of which he held a prominent membership. A very appropriate and able discourse was preached on the occasion of his death by Rev. W.L. Hunter

ODD FELLOWS’ HALL}

Feb. 17^th, 1868 }

At a regular meeting of Blackhawk Lodge No. 72, I.O.O.F., held this day the following resolutions were adopted.

WHEREAS, It has pleased our Heavenly Father, in his righteous and all wise providence to remove from our midst our beloved brother, John B. VanBuren, late Vice Grand of this Lodge;

Resolved, That in his death we lose a kind friend, a beloved brother, and a good citizen.

Resolved, That while we deplore his death, we part with him in the firm assurance that when we all shall be summoned into the presence of the Great Grand Master of the Universe to be judged for the deeds done in the body, he will be found to have been a faithful Christian and will enter into his reward.

Resolved, That to his family and friends we offer our tenderest sympathies pointing them for consolation to Him who doeth all things well, and whose ways, though mysterious, are always for the best.

Resolved, That a copy of these proceedings be sent to his family and also published in the Waterloo Courier and the Odd Fellows Companion.

ED. LIGHTY, }

T. WILEY, } Com.

MORRIS CASE, }

Resolutions of Respect,

Adoped by Red Jacket Fire Company No, 1, Feb. 10^th, 1867;

WHEREAS, It has pleased an all wise Providence to remove from our midst, John VanBuren, late a member of this Company.

Resolved, That in the death of Mr. VanBuren the Company loses a faithful and efficient member and this community a good citizen.

Resolved, That to the widow and friends and relatives of the deceased, in this affliction, we tender our condolence and heartfelt sympathy.

Resolved, That, as a mark of esteem and respect for the deceased, the Company attend the funeral ceremonies in a body.

H.W. JENNEY,

G.R. CRITTENDEN