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Subject: Thurman.R.T.1914.Barren.OBIT


R.T. Thurman unknown 
Barren County KyArchives Obituaries

Glasgow Weekly Times, unknown date.
"THURMAN MEMORIAL SERVICE. The memorial service, held at the Methodist Church,
Sunday afternoon in memory of the late Mr. R. T. Thurman, was laragely attended
by all denominations, the main auditorium and the Sunday School room being
crowded. Mr. Thurman was a faithful member of the Methodist Church and for this
reason, the service was held with that denomination. Rev. Shelly opened the
service, and worthy tributes, commending the dead officer for his deeds of valor
and bravery, and his gentlemanly traits and principles were made by Rev. I. D.
S. Knight, Mr. J. C. Hutcherson, Mr. Howe Ralston, Mayor Leech, Mr. W. H. Jones
and Mr. J. A. Murray.

"Mr. Murray made the motion that a monument be ereced over Mr. Thurman's grave
in Clinton County and this motion was carried by a unanimous vote.

"A committee of three men was appointed to institute the plans for the erection
of the monument and the committee is to be assisted by five ladies, one from
each church.

"Mr. W. H. Jones introduced the following resolutions:

"Resolutions adopted in Memorial Meeting, Glasgow, Ky. Oct. 11th, 1914:

"Whereas on Friday Night, September 18th, 1914, Mr. R. T. Thurman, a policeman
of this city, was murdered while in the discharge of his duties, therefore we,
the citizens of Glasgow, in mass meeting assembled, representing all the white
churches of town, do adopt the following resolutions:

"First: That in the death of Mr. Thurman, Glasgow lost an official who was
courageous, industrious, vigilant and faithful in the discharge of his official
duties.

"Second: That we deeply deplore his tragic death, and offer to his relatives and
associates our heart-felt sympathy, and condolence in their hour of bereavement.

"Third: That we condemn in unmeasured terms lawlessness in any and every form,
and while we do not believe Glasgow is worse than other towns of its size, we do
call upon all good citizens of the county to join us and stand together,
courageously in support of our officers in their efforts to maintain order and
preserve the dignity of the law.

"Fourth: That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of Mr. Thurman
and that the local papers be requested to publish the same."

Glasgow Weekly Times, unknown date.


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