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Description: Gen. Belknap's Funeral - Laid to Rest in Arlington;
Justice Miller's Funeral - Impressive Ceremonies;
Daughters of Revolution Organized
Newspaper published in: Huntsville, AL
Source: Library
Page/Column: Page 1, Column 5; Page 2, Column 1
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GEN. BELKNAP’S FUNERAL
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The Remains Laid to Rest in Arlington Cemetery, Washington
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 17. – Gen. Belknap’s funeral took place from St. John’s church at 10:30 Thursday morning. Long before the remains arrived the church was crowded. The remains, escorted by Union veterans, Grand Army veterans and the Third Artillery band, followed by the family and friends, arrived at the church promptly at 10:30.
The casket was borne by six non-commissioned officers of the artillery (all in full uniform) followed by the honorary pallbearers and relatives. As the remains were brought into the church, the choir sang “Lead, Kindly Light,” after which Dr. Douglass, assisted by Rev. Stuart Crockett, Rev. John M. E. McKee, Rev. C. M. Pyne and Rev. Robert Wood, read the Episcopal funeral service. The casket was then place in the hearse and, preceded by the G. A. R. “Old Guard” and followed by a large procession of friends, was taken to Arlington cemetery, where the remains were placed in their last resting place.
The honorary pallbearers were Secretary Noble, Ex-Postmaster General Cresswell, Gen. L. A. Grant, assistant secretary of war; Gen. Cyrus Bussey, assistant secretary of the interior; Gen. Batcheller, Gen. Benet, Gen. Vincent, Gen. H. A. Boynton, of The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette; Gen. W. G. Veasey, commander-in-chief of the Grand Army; Hallet Kilbourn, Senator Manderson, and two members of the Loyal Legion. A large number of army and navy officers and prominent public officials and many well-known citizens of Washington attended the funeral and followed the remains of the soldier and ex-cabinet officer to the grave.
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JUSTICE MILLER’S FUNERAL
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Very Impressive Ceremonies Conducted in the Supreme Court Room
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 17. – The funeral of Justice Samuel F. Miller, of the Supreme Court, took place Thursday. Services were held at the house at 2 o’clock in the presence of the chief justice and associate justices of the court, the family of the deceased and a few family friends, after which the remains were conveyed to the Capital and taken to the Supreme Court room.
Mr. Miller’s former associates on the bench acted as honorary pallbearers. The president and the members of the cabinet attended the funeral. The services in the Supreme Court room, conducted by Rev. Rush R. Shippen, assisted by Dr. Bartlett, of this city, were very impressive.
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A society called “Daughters of the Revolution” has been organized in Washington. Mrs. Benjamin Harrison is president. The object of the society is to secure and preserve historic spots, and erect monuments to the leaders of revolution. The first work of these ladies will be to complete the monument to the mother of George Washington.