Connecticut western news., 1878-11-27
Funeral of Superintendent N. M.
 Brown

The funeral of the late Nelson M. Brown, Superintendent of the Housatonic railroad took place at g o'clock Wednesday morn- ing. from his late residence on Broad street. There was 6 very large attendance of rela- tives and friends. the house being full to overdowing and many compelled to remain outside. The gathering was composed largely of prominent citizens, the various railroads being well represented. Among others we noticed Superintendent Moody of the N. Y., N. Fl. & Fl. R. R., William A. Burroughs, Treasurer of the N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R., Wm. H. Stevenson, Superinten. dent of the Shore Line road, George W. Beach. Superintendent of the Naugatuck road, Vice President Draper of the Hous- atomic road. John A. Fuller, superinten- dent of Bridges on the N. Y., N. H. 6 H. R. R., and all the local officers of the Housatonic and Naugatuck roads, Milo Richardson, Esq, of Lime Rock, was also very handsome casket covered with roya purple velvet with silver trimmings The extension handles were of silver as also WAS fhe plate bearing the name and age of the deceased. The floral tributes were numer- ous and rich. A pillow, of white flowers, with the words, "Our Brother. in purple letters, ID the centre. and the Odd Fellows emblem, three links, was presented by Ar canum Lodge, I. O. O. F., of which the deceased was 8 member. An anchor with heart on the stock was presented by the station agents along the road. The gift of the clerks of the freight office was three links. There were also two beautiful crowns, one from the conductors, and the other from the First M. E. Church of which the deceased was a member. The arrangements were all carried out in ac- cordance with the wishes of the deceased communicated to his friends before death. The officiating clergymen for the occasion were Rev. Geo. A. Hubbell of the First lain of ArcaDum Lodge, and Rev. Robert Hunt of Shtffleld. Rev Dr. Hubbel read aselection from the scriptures, and follow ing in prayer. after which, Rev. Mir. Hunt delivered memorial seTmon. The remains were then escorted to the depot by Area mum Lodge, ihe following memners ot which acted as pail bearers: J. B. Alher- ton, D. M. Read. Charles Read Vim. Val entine, Henry Gardner, w. W. Wells, Col H B. Sumner was marshall. There vert about one hundred and twenty-five mem bers of the order in the funeral cortege both Arcanum and Pequonnock Lodges be ing represented. Al the depot, where { special train of eight cars and two engines drsped in mourning was waiting to bear thu remains to Canaan for intermept, the flo! lowing pall bearers chosen from among lb' employees of the Housatonic road were giv- en charge of the remains Fl, c. CogswrIl 0. K. Avpri.l. J. T. Lawrence, John s Lane, E. l. Cogswel. l. B. Stillson.
 The train started at half-past ten on if ssd mission, and arrived at it's destination ak half-past one It did not go to the depo at Canaan, but stopped about a mile tbi side near the cemetery. The friends pro ceeded directly to the grave where the Rev Robert Hunt made brief remarks. afte Wntc0 the Durlal SeIVlCe OI tue OOQ CHOW was read by Rev. E. W. Maxcy Of Arca gum Lodge, the members of the orde forming in 8 hollow square around tn grave. After the services the funeral col tege returned to the train which started fO Bridgeport at hslf-past two and arrived a about six o'clock.
 A special train left Falls Village at s
 o'clock in the morning for the accommods tion of the railroad employees who desire to attend the funeral. It stopped at tn varIous stations along the road and reache this city about quarter before nine, in tim for the services at the house.
 The directors of the Bridgeport Mutus Life Insurance company held a specis meeting Wednesday evening and adopte' appropriate resolutions of regret on tn death of the lats N. M. Brown, who wa sn active and efficient director of that insii aatlon. n.-Brsdggert Sssndard.