Connecticut western news., 1878-08-01
MINNIE WARREN,s BURIAL -
The Little Mother and Her Babe Iiaid Away ] " ~ in n Chlldss COmn. .1z& x. N--eE

The Little Mother and dIIer Babe Lnid Away s& S& in n Childss Comn. 44-@ ~&. &ss . Minnie Warren was buried at Middle ;boro, Mass, where she died, with her baby in her arms. The funeral services were to begin at two o'clock, but long before that so many persons came from Middleboro and adjoining towns that it was impossible to accommodate more than Q small portion of them in the house. Minnie and her husband, Major Newell, better known as Gen. Grant, Jr., , have always made the old homestead here their home when not travelling. It is plain country farmhouse, about two miles from Middleboro Centre, and has been made comfortable for Minnie's s par ents by Minnie's money. Across the way Tom Thumbs country seat, a pretty French-roofed cottage, stands on smooth green lawn. Minnie Warren has always been loved by the people who knew her when she was little Huldah Bump, her real name, and many of those who came to the funeral have had personal experi- ences of her kindness since she became famous and wealthy. Sweet-perfumed flowers, beautifully arranged as harps and wreaths, were brought by these friends, and on delicate pillow ofroses and passion flowers Minnie's head lay in the casket.
 At 2 o'clock the family assembled in the parlor around the casket. This was of black walnut, covered with blue silk velvet, and was lined with white satin. It was the casket of child of ten years, but as the friends looked within they saw the little mother with one arm em- bracing the girl baby, whose face lay nestled close to the mothers bosom. The mothers head was turned to the baby, and the two seemed quietly sleep ing. The baby's face was sweet one, little dimple remaining in the chin that even death had not taken away. No one looked upon the little mother and her child without weeping. Gen. Tom Thumb sat near the head of the casket, and by him sat his wife, Lavinia | Warren. On the other slde sat Major Newell, and he made no effort to control his feelings. He wept bitterly, as he has almost without cessation since his wife died. Besides these, Minnie father and mother and her brotheps and sisters, all large men and women, were in the room. They remember Minnie as 6 daughter and sister, who shared hel wealth with them, rather than as ia nous little woman. Mrs. P. T. Barnun and MT. Bleecker and his wife, who have travelled with the Tom Thumb party fol fifteen years, were also among the chic mourners.
 Soon after two o'clock, the house beine uncomfortably filled, and fully thou sand persons on the lawn outside, a chan was sung by a choir, and the Rev. MT Dyer made short prayer. He the1 spoke of Minnie's kindness and sweet ness of disposition. Mrs. Tom Thumb
 as she heard her sisters tenderness
 spoken of, tainted, and was carried iron the room. There was not dry eye il
 the house. After another hymn had beer
 sung, six young ladies, old friends ant
 mates of Minnie, took their places a
 pail bearers, and then the family looked
 for the last time, upon Minnie's face
 Gen. Tom Thumb could not control hi
 grief as he turned from the oasket. I'm
 doors were then opened, and the peopl
 passed through the parlor, looking for
 few minutes at the faces of the mothe
 and child. It was two hours before tn
 last friend had passed by and the caske
 closed. Borne by. four young men, tn
 casket was placed in the hearse, and
 followed by many carriages, taken to tn
 village cemetery. Here, after the bene diction, the casket was lowered into tn little grave. Many stood near even afte the clergyman had dismissed them. The death of Minnie Warren wi probably end the public appearance ( the Tom Thumb party. Minnie's deat was undoubtedly caused by her materns love. Had she listened to the advice ( the physician sooner, her own life migt have been saved, although her chll , would have been lost to her. But sh ) would not, until it was too late. Durin ; her sickness she seemed to think of notl l ing but the baby that she soon hoped l fold to her bosom.
 3 "I shall live" she said to her siste
 Mrs. Southworth and after her bab , was born she said, with smile, '' 3 knew should live take me and roc I me-" The sister took Minnie in h' r arms, as she would an infant, and rocke her. "Don't cry," said Minnie. '' Q shall live through it." Then, after Ii 8 tie, she said, Rock me on the oth' l side, sister," Mrs. Southworth did S : and Minnie was quiet a little while. 4 | length she said, with a sigh, 1T don = know whether shall get through aft n all. Please put me on the bed, I fe @ very badly; I am afraid l can't li7
 through it." The sister put her tel
 derly on the bed In @ few minute
 without another word and with only f. gentle sigh, Minnie d1ed, three hou O after her baby was born. The baby WI f beautiful child, robust, and weighe Just one-seventh of Minnie's weight, s F pounds.