| Leominster: Funeral of Edward Wilson
The funeral of Edward Wilson was held at the M. E. church at 2 p.m., Sunday. Owing to the absence of the pastor on account of illness, Rev. Dr. Marshall conducted the service. A quartet consisting of Miss Farosworth, Mrs. W. H. Harrison, Russell Walcott and Charles Castle rendered appropriate vocal selections, while Miss May Burns presided at the organ. Dr. Marshall, after reading a passage of Scripture, pointed out the moral lessons to be drawn from such occasions as this and paid a worthy tribute to the life and character of the deceased, closing with prayer. The officers of Charles H. Stevens Post 53, G. A. R., of which organization Mr. Wilson was an honored member, then took charge of the remains, rendering the burial service of that Order in a most impressive manner. The following members of Co. F, 15th regiment Massachusetts infantry of which the deceased was also an honored member, acted as pall bearers: F. W. Polley, C. E. Wilder, Henry Joy and C. A. Colburn. The floral offerings were numerous. A large number of those present accompanied the remains to Evergreen cemetery where the interment took place. |