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Preston M. Sutton

Marshall County

Senator Classen, from the special committee appointed to draft resolutions on the death of Hon. P. M. Sutton, late of Marshall county, submitted the following report:

WHEREAS, Hon. Preston M. Sutton, late senator representing Marshall county in the Senate, in the Twentieth and Twenty-first Gennral Assemblies of this state, departed this life November 19, 1901, and it being desirable and fitting that there be entered upon the records of this body a testimonial of its respect and consideration of our departed associate, we therefore unite in the following expression of our regard and esteem:

As a Senator, he was able, faithful and patriotic, and in the work allotted him he was diligent, energetic and patient. In his conduct and intercourse be was courteous, generous and tolerant.

He believed in the union of the states, and shouldered his musket to defend it. As a man and citizen he believed in the plain, common people. He was a teacher and was largely trained in our common schools. Believing that the education of the people the most effective way of perpetuating our institutions, and that the schoolhouse is the birthplace of American citizenship, his best thought and endeavors were given to the advancement of education.

In his death his family, friends and the community, have suffered a great loss. We share their sorrow and loss, and extend them our sympathy and compassion.

J. B. CLASSEN,

L. C. BLANCHARD,

CLAUDE R. PORTER.

Committee.

Senate District 28