The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-09


FUNERAL OF THE VICTIMS OF THE ELM PLACE
CALAMITY.
The funeral Of Mrs. Gill and two daughters took place at
noon yesterday from the Elm Place church, which
close proximity TO the Of the lae calamity Long
before the hour appointed for the services
the church crowded with ladies' few trout
being for the friends of deceased only
the building full, but also the yard and approaches
and deep sympathy marked the countenances OF
many
The collins containing the victims carried into the
churchfrom the house Of Mr.. J. K Divine, where they
had remained since the Coroners inquest. They
placed essels in front Of the altar and respectively
bore the following inscriptions
Elizabeth Gill, died February g. 1859, aged 80 years
Helen Elizabeth Gill; died February O. 1859, aged years
10 months.
Mary Emma Gill; died February 8, 1850, aged year
months ff'
The collins were Of mahogany and silver mounted
The Rev. Mr.. Rockwell, of the Schermerhorn stree.
Presbyterian church, ocated commencing with prayer
TO Him in whose hands the Of life and DEATH
e touched upon the circumstances OF the fire which had
resulted dsasrously and the efforts Of the victims
TO escape Eere q solemn warning the living
make their peace with God while there wasryet tme
be prepared for every fate "He that beeveth 10 me
shall die" said the Lord Jesus, and upon this
theme the reverend gentleman dwelt long and patheti
cally, concluding with prayer that He who dreth the
would bind up the wounds and heal the
bruised heart of the bereaved husband and father.
Tho congregation was deeply moved, and q number
were all. cted 70 tears
AT the Of the exercises the collins we're removed
TO the hearse and moved of, followed by train of
thirty carriages, for Greenwood Cemetery where they
deposited by the side Of the wife child Of Tho
mas Gin, who were buried there some time ago. a
The funeral Of the deceaseds Ann Keegan took
place on the oay previous Her inferred
the Cemetery Of The Holy Cross ut Fatbush The Rev
Father Gleason conducted the funeral ceremonies Add
thus all the victims by this hse have been borne their
hpal resting place.
The unfortunate husband and father Mr. Edward Gill
tanned euch shock render his absence from the
funeral necessary He remains with his brother Carl
ton avenue
Mr. Thomas Gill who injured by falling out Of the
window has not beon removed from the Of Mr. j.
X. Divine. He remains there, and s still kept in gno-
ing, and there every prospect that ne will be able
about In few weeks.
me injuries sustained By NJ Graves wsre - sshs shss
b9 y s..A,.d a h Ahnnk The ssrvA.s As~ss~i
Among those present a the funeral were the decessed
sister, MRS ShnnGton, Of Trenton NJ j. Mcssrs Curren
and Aar Of Philadelphia aad other relatives Of the am
ly from distance.
Mr.. Divine and his family, who reside next door to Mr.
GPs house did everything during the trying that
humanity could dictate for the relief Of the sufferers and
care Of the dead since the sad event.
Tho Philadelphia Bulletin Of the 9Th inst says-Mrs.
Gill was resident of Philadelphia previous 70 her mar
riage. Her maiden name was Miss Eixateth Farnum
For several years she was teacher In OF the pubic
schools of Philadelphia She resided the family Of Mrs.
and intelligent, and che much esteemed for her ama
Bile qualities by large circle Of friends In 1882 shc was
married 70 Mr.. Gill, and went to reside In New York.
where her husband was engaged In business.