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In in-nil of A in ory Maynaril,._ The funeral of Am ry Maynard, the founder of the town, took place on Saturday afternoon at 1.30 o’clock and was attended by a Urge number of Mends. The private service took place at his late residence, where prayers were offered. The public funeral obsequies occurred at the Congregational church, of which be was a member ever since its organization. The grandsons of the deceased acted as pall bearers and a large number of the employes of the mill were preseht to offer their last tribute to the deceased wbbhas been among them for many years ami has won for himself the love and respect of his fellowmen. Kev. David H. Bi ewer was the officiating clergyman and iu bis remarks he spoke in the highest terms of this venerable gentleman who was the founder of the Assabct mi ls and also the town of Maynard, which is well known throughout the country as one of the most prosperous manufacturing towns in the state. The singing was by a quartette, composed of the following ladies and gentlemen: George N. Salisbury, tenor; Walter E. Tilton, basso; Mrs. Walter E. Tilton, soprano; Milt;s Jessie Currie, alto, and the organist was II. E. French of Hudson. A largo life-like framed portrait of the deceased was displayed in front of the pulpit and in Mr. Maynard's family pew, which was trimmed with crape, was a beautiful floral design, the gift of Amory Maynard, 2d. This design was a large cross of ivy leaves intermingled with Easter lillics and tea roses.and the cross was surmounted by a beautiful white dove. All of the floral tributes were very arMstic and appropriate, and many came from business acquaintances and friends residing in New York, Boston aud other places. The overseers of the mill gave one design “Gates Ajar,” which was \cry handsome. Many of Mr. Maynard’s old business friends were present at the funeral and the overseers of the mill escorted the remains to tire large and spacious tomb that was built expressly for the Maynard family several years ago. The principal buildings were decorated with crape and all business was suspended from 1 o’clock until four. The mill was closed all the afternoon and the town presented amournful appearance and wore a Sabbath aspect. All the residents seemed to sympathize with the family in their bereavement and the mournful and sorrowful scene will he imprinted on their memory
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Sudbury Enterprise
Sudbury, Massachusetts, US
Fri, Mar 14, 1890
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