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the silent home.. . „8t Std Bites Performed and the Body of T‘,U . CKI.M UldA. UlMlftend the Funeral of CJeorge «%y lord of Loehport.Yesterday afternoon at ‘2:30 o’clock the last sad rites wei-e paid to one of Will county’s most respected and energetic citizens—George Gaylord-who died at his home in' Lockport, on Monday last. When the hour drew nigh for the performance of the sad ceremony a number of prominent .people, from all parts of the State, assembled, and when everything was in readiness the officiating minister, gev. M. D.plark, now of Carrollton, but of old a pastor of the Baptist church at j.ock'port and an old frjend of the deceased, began the funeral address. Which was a sorrowful and impressive one, the tremulous quality of his voice showing too plainly that not only as a pastor did he perform the sad ceremony, but a8 a friend who deplored the loss as much as any one coul 1, Mr. Clark was assisted by Rev. J. W. Conley and Elder Knapp, who had beep a warm personal friend of the deceased for thirty years, paid.a glowing tribute, full of truth as to his sterling qualities and life-long integrity. The music, which was a prominent feature of the ceremonies, was furnished by a choir composed of Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Stowe, Mrs. John Arnold, Misses Jen nie Parker and ‘Louie Gass, assisted by Mr. Frank Knowles. They rendered in an impressive manner “Nearer My Godto Thee-.” “It is Well. Oh, My Soul,” “Just as I Am,” and a beautiful chant closed the sad ceremonies. Those present were then allowed to look upon the features of the deceased, and the pall-bearers, composed of the following. old friends of the deceased man, William Thomas, H. G. Eddy, 1) C. Norton, A. C. Paxson, Robert Milne and F. F. Stowe, took up the sad journey to the hearse and then to the graveyard, where the. body of the good and benevolent citizen now lies a part of the diist, from which all ure created.There were many relatives from abroad present, among them being Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Smith, A A. Gaylord ami wife, Henry Gaylm-d and wife, all of Chicago; also Mr. and Mrs. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. 1). C. Norton and Mr. S. Norton, of Lemont. There were also present from Joliet toe following friends of the family :Mr. and Mrs. Henry fish, Mr. and Mrs. James Goodspeed and Mrs, Fuller, Dr. and Mrs. Geo Salter, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Woods. Hon. A. 0. Marshall, Geo. B. Cook,S. Hayward and daughter, Mr. anti Nrs.I. C, Norton, Win. Druley’ Henry S. Carpenter, Abijab Gagwin, and from Homer, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Frazier, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Rowley, Mr. and Mrs, W. H. Lan-fear, Mr. anti Mrs. Selah Knapp, Mr. anti Mrs. John Brinkhoff, Mr. and Mrs. Lamb, anti Mr. and Mrs. J. Rowley.Among those who were in attandance at the funeral the following well known citizens of the town of Lockptrt were not-abiSUMgottioib*Mr. and Mrs. John Norton, Mr, and i s. James Milne, Dr. and Mrs. Bradley, r. and Mrs. Bacon, Mr. anti Mrs. Ewen, Ir. and Mrs. Cook. Messrs. Henry opkins, H. F. Bowen, Mahlon Ayers, ihn Hutton, Win. Burt, James baker, heo. Harder, Geo. Spanglrr. J. J. Mc-onald, John H. Weeks, Bell grant, James texander, Frank Gregory, Geo. Whit-lan, J. Lotx, Hale S. Mason, John Arnold, obn Heck, J. W. Richards, Barrett B. lark; W, T. Ireshn, Rev. Mr. Cowell, Jm. Evans, Win. Milne, Larry King, F. choop, S. Dowse, W. S, Myers, A. J. Vadsworth, A. L. Gaines, Mr. Palmer, C. . DeWitt, Geo. B. Norton, J. L. Baker, lidnsy Arnold, Frank.Arnold, Wui. Burt, 'heo. Harder, John Hilton, John Arnold, ,lrs. Boyer. Mrs. Sager, Misses Mollie nd Mattie Hitnrod, Miss. Lora Emory, ilrs. Waterman, Mrs. Parker and (laugher,' Mrs. Calvin Taylor, Mrs. Win. Cox. klrs. 0. C. Robinson, Mrs. Butler, Mrs. ithhtail, Mrs. Croots, Misses Ewen and lice. -
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The Weekly Press
Joliet, Illinois, US
Sat, Oct 06, 1883
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