Judge Shankland in Memoriam

The Cortland News, Friday, January 5, 1883.

CORTLAND AND VICINITY.

   R. W. Bourne, Esq., the new County Clerk, has established his home at the Central Hotel.

   "Are we still hero worshipers?" is the subject at the Universalist church next Sunday evening.

   Ex-sheriff Van Hoesen has been appointed constable of this town in place of H. G. Borthwick, resigned.

   Christmas and New Years received but little attention at the hands of our business men—trade and commerce going on pretty nearly as usual.

   Fine skating at the Blodgett trout ponds, which is being greatly enjoyed by crowds of skaters. Saturday afternoon Mr. Blodgett gives a prize to the best skater, for which several have already entered.

   The January term of the Circuit Court and Court of Oyer and Terminer begins next Monday at the court-house, Judge Martin presiding. There are seventy-five causes on the calendar, seventy-one. of which are jury trials.

   At the meeting of the Village Trustees Tuesday evening, Mr. C. E. Ingalls was elected chief engineer, Robert Bushby 1st assistant engineer, Clarence S. Strowbridge 2d assistant engineer, Arthur M. Delavan secretary, and Thomas Grady treasurer.

   Sheriff Borthwick has thus far appointed ex-sheriff Van Hoesen deputy sheriff for Cortland; Geo. Bogardus for Cuyler, and Theron R. Warner for Scott. These are excellent appointments, the gentlemen named being well known for their efficiency. Mr. Warner served under Mr. Borthwick during the latter's first term as sheriff.

   Mr. C. W. Kinyon will sell at public auction, at his residence, one mile south of Scott Corners, on the stage road, on Friday, January 12, 1883, commencing at 11 o'clock A. M., twenty-four dairy cows, eighteen of which are half-blood Jerseys in their prime. A credit of six months will be given on good approved notes with interest, payable at First National Bank of Homer.

   President Palmer was directed by the Board of Trustees, at their meeting Tuesday evening, to inform the President of Homer village that no bill for the services of our Fire Department at the fire in that village on the 16th of December would lie presented. We commend most heartily this action of our trustees, and we feel certain that the people of Cortland will agree with us that it was the proper thing to do.

   THE NEW SONG, by E. A. Samuels, entitled "My Darling Marie," is one of the most charming compositions of recent publication, and is fast becoming very popular. Every one who sings should own a copy. It is published by Oliver Ditson & Co., Boston. Price, for voice and piano, 35 cents.

   At a meeting of Excelsior Hook and Ladder Company, No. 3, held Dec, 28, ult, Fred W. Kingsbury was re-elected foreman; Thomas P. Button, 1st assistant foreman; Frank Howard, 2d assistant foreman; F . L. Bosworth. secretary; John H. Phelps, treasurer; A. M. Delavan, property clerk; Wm. P. Robinson, F. W. Kingsbury and G.A. Petrie, trustees. During the evening, a handsome gold-headed cane was presented to Foreman Kingsbury. On it was engraved, "To F. W. Kingsbury, from E. H. & L. Co., No. 3, Cortland, N. Y., Dec. 28, 1882." This was in token of the esteem in which this Company, which has achieved so high a reputation not only for efficiency but for gentlemanly demeanor, holds one who has devoted his beat energies to placing the Company in the proud position it occupies.

   At the annual election of officers of Emerald Hose Company, No. 4, held Monday, Jan. 1, 1883, M. F. Cleary was re-elected President; Daniel Dolan, Vice-President; John Dowd, foreman; Frank Byrne, 1st assistant foreman; Dominick McCarthy, 2d assistant foreman; Wm. Kennedy, re-elected secretary; Patrick Dwyer, re-elected treasurer; Patrick Dowd, property clerk; John Dolton, re-elected pipeman; John Canway, 1st assistant pipeman; James A. Dowd, 2d assistant pipeman; John Dillon, 3d assistant pipeman; Michael Healey, Thomas Purcell, James Dowd, trustees.

Homer, N. Y. Jan. 3, 1883.

Correspondence of THE NEWS.

   School commenced again Wednesday morning.

   The Slayton Colored Concert Company gave an excellent entertainment at Keator Opera House New Year's night to a large house. Sam Lucas is a host in himself. Senor Brindis captivated the audience with his violin solos. The people of this place are greatly indebted to the G. A. R. and Mr. Warner Rood, the efficient manager of the Opera House, for this musical treat.

   Hazel Kirke Jan. 15. All lovers of the drama should not fail to hear this play.

DEATH OF JUDGE SHANKLAND.

Meeting of the Cortland Bar.

   At a meeting of the Bar of Cortland, held at the office of Judge A. P. Smith Thursday evening, Jan. 4, 1883, to take action upon the death of Hon. Wm. H. Shankland, which occurred on the 3rd inst., Hon. Duell was made chairman and Jerome Squires secretary.

   Messrs. A. P. Smith, J. S. Barber, I. H. Palmer, B. T. Wright and R. Champlin were appointed a committee on resolutions, who reported the following:

   WHEREAS, It has pleased the Supreme Judge of the Universe to remove from our midst Hon. William H. Shankland, a distinguished juror and worthy member of the Cortland County Bar; therefore,

   Resolved, That it is with sad hearts that we bow to this stern and unappealable decree. Judge Shankland was indeed a pillar and an ornament to our profession. One by one the "gentlemen of the old school" are passing away. Like ripened sheaves they are gathered to the great storehouse. No vacant place at this Bar will be more difficult to fill than the one so recently adorned by our venerable father. His history began with the infancy of our county, and the two histories are very closely interwoven. A long life of nearly eighty years was enjoyed by him, and the proudest thing that can be hoped by any of us can be said of him: the world is the better for his having lived. In every walk of  life, whether in the exciting contests at the bar, the popular discussions of the rostrum, the decision of abstruse questions of law and equity on the bench, or in his association with his fellows in social life. Judge Shankland was always the same genial yet intelligent and dignified gentleman—kindly regardful of the rights and feelings of the humblest, and frowning with severe dignity upon everything base or unworthy.

   Resolved, That we tender to the family of deceased our warmest sympathy in this the hour of their great bereavement. We regret that words are powerless on such an occasion; but such consolation as fellow mourners may give is extended by the Cortland County Bar.

   Resolved, That as a mark of respect to the deceased and his family we will attend his funeral in a body.

   Resolved, That the secretary be requested to transmit a copy of these resolutions to the family of the deceased and also furnish a copy to the county papers for publication.

   Remarks were made by A. P. Smith, G. B. Jones, R. H. Duell, G. L. Waters, B. T. Wright and J. E. Eggleston, who spoke feelingly of the kindness and worth of Judge Shankland, and paid an earnest tribute to his ability, uprightness, integrity, dignity and intelligence; the older speakers referring in warm terms to the esteem in which Judge Shankland was held by those who knew him the longest and most intimately.

   The resolutions were unanimously adopted, and the meeting adjourned to meet at the same place this, Friday, morning for the purpose of attending the funeral in a body and of escorting the remains to the depot, it having been announced that the interment would take place at Syracuse.

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