| Funeral of John H. Carpenter.
The funeral of John H. Carpenter was held, this afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late home at 42 Hartwell street, in the presence of an especially large gathering of relatives and friends, with former business associates of the deceased and a large representation of follow comrades from E. V. Sumner post 19, G. A. R., also in attendance. Rev. Arthur J. Covell, pastor of the Rollstone church, was the officiating clergyman and there were appropriate vocal selections by Miss Florence M. Hersom and Dr. E. H. Page, who sang "Lead, Kindly Light," and "Jesus, lover of my soul." The floral tributes were both numerous and beautiful, giving many evidences of the wide acquaintance and many friendships of the deceased, and the esteem in which he was held by those who knew him well. The bearers were Charles Carpenter of this city, a brother of the deceased, and three nephews, Harry C., Robert H. and E. Raymond Newell, all of Uxbridge. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. |