| Funeral of Asaph W. Rice
Asaph W. Rice was buried from the M. E. church, Sunday afternoon, with G. A. R. honors, 63 members of Charles H. Stevens Post, 53, G. A. R., being peresent in a body, which considering that arrangements for the funeral were not completed until 5 p.m. Saturday, was a good showing. Rev. James F. Allen read the Methodist burial service, and pronounced a fitting eulogy; the choir of the church wang appropriate selections, after which the officers of the Post rendered their service in a deeply impressive manner. The following members of the Post acted as bearers: Ira D. McClary, John J. Railey, Cornelius Wilder, Henry Joy. The remains were placed in the receiving tomb at Evergreen cemetery. On the return of the Post to G. A. R. hall, a vote was passed, thanking Rev. James F. Allen and the choir of the M. E. church for their services at the funeral. |