Obituary D. C. Sauls
D. C. Sauls, Sr., aged 68 years, died Saturday morning at his home in Saulsbury. Mr. Sauls was born and reared in Saulsbury, where his entire life was spent. He followed agricultural pursuits and was one of the most substantial and highly respected citizens of our county. He entered the army when a young man, serving gallantly in Company E, Twenty Second Tennessee Regiment. The surviving relatives are his widow, two daughters and four sons. The remains were interred in Sauls cemetery Sunday afternoon
(b: 7 Apr 1845, d: 31 May 1913)
Resolution
We, your committee, appointed to draft suitable resolutions of respect on the death of our friend and brother, D. C. Sauls, respectfully submit the following preamble and resolutions:
Brother D. C. Sauls died after a lingering illness at his home near Saulsbury, Tennessee.
Brother D. C. Sauls was 68 years of age and had lived in this community all his life. He was a consistent member of the M. E. Church, South, from early manhood and had served the church as steward for many years, also had served as Sunday School Superintendent for about forty years.
In July, 186, at the age of 17, he enlisted in Richardson’s Company, 22nd Tennessee regiment serving through the battle of Shiloh. Was discharged on account being under 18 years of age, after which he joined the Cavalry and later the 7th Tennessee Cavalry, Gen. Forrest’s old regiment, Col. Kelly Commander.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. E. H. Stewart, Pastor of the M. E. Church, South, amid a large crowd of relatives and friends, after which the Masonic Fraternity with becoming reverence paid the last sad tribute of respect to the memory of their departed friend and brother.
Therefore, death having again invaded our ranks and called from labor to refreshments our dear beloved friend and brother, D. C. Sauls, be it resolved –
First, That in his death this lodge has sustained a great loss.
Second, That we earnestly strive to emulate his virtues, especially his devotion to his fraternity and church.
Third, That while we keenly feel our loss and mourn his untimely death, we meekly bow in humble submission to the Grand Master above who rules and worketh for the good of all.
Fourth, That we extend to the sorrowing family of our deceased brother our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of sad bereavement.
Fifth, That the usual badge of mourning be worn by the members and used in the lodge room for 30 days.
Sixth, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the lodge, a copy furnished the county papers for publication and a copy sent to the family.
Done by order of Berlin Lodge 170, F. & A. M., Saulsbury, Tenn. This 7th day of June, 1913
A. Godsey
L. Goddard, M. D.
H. Floyd
Source: original newspaper clipping in scrapbook created by Ada Clark Stroup of Saulsbury
