Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-09-30
1T REST.
The Burial of the Late III, NJ, Dodge.

The funeral of the late a. NJ. Dodge took
place yesterday from the residence of the
family, 12z Pleasant avenue The solemn
ceremonies were set for 2 P. M. Before that
hour numerous assembly of friends had
congregated at theshouse. The early arrivals
were accommodated with an admission to
the two up-stair rooms. In the front room
the remains were laid out in state.
The corpse reposed in a handsome casket,
with silver mounted hands, and ornamental
silver work over the face The face of the
dead was said to wear a natural
look, and the benignity of the countenance
had not been marred by the year of suffer
ing through which deceased had passed, un-
til death came to his relief. Floral tributes
surmounted the casket; a wreath lying near
the foot, and crosses Of immortelles we're laid
above the heart of the dead. On an
adjoining table, to the right of the casket,
was beautiful floral harp, made of pure
white roses and evergreens. In this room
the intimate friends and grief stricken fam
lily of the deceased were assembled.
Here the obsequies were conducted by the
Rev. D. r. Breed. The reverend gentleman
opened the services with feeling and i'm
pressive prayer. Then the beautiful hymn
Asleep in Jesus
was given out and sung. The minister then
read appropriate passages from the Scrip
lures, Samuel, XII, 1-5: Job, v, 6-27: Ro-
mans, iy, II; v, Ito. Revelations VII, 9-17.
Then followed the cheering hymn,
Jesus of Nazareth Passeth By.
Mr. Breed then delivered few feeling, pa
thetic and beautiful remarks. He alluded in
words of praise to the long and commenda-
BILE public life of the deceased. His faithful
discharge of duty, noble. character, sterling
honesty and integrity were mentioned as
worthy of imitation. The remarks regard
ing the bereavement of the family at their
great loss brought forth tears from the rela-
tlves and awakened emotion in all the hear
| ers. The speaker closed by referring to his
fortitude during his long and painful sick
ness, and peace and composure at the hour
of dissolution. He was strengthened by
his faith in Jesus to endure all, and by Him
was prepared to go.
After this the remains were conveyed to
the hearse. The following gentlemen acting
as pail bearers:
Messrs. J. G. Terry, w. 8. Combs, r. G.
Wiley, G. L. Otis, George w. Lamson and
j. T. Wright. AS the cortege appeared at
the doorway, all heads were uncovered, and
the Great Western band struck up a solemn
dirge.
The casket being placed in the hearse the
procession was formed as follows:
Band
Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 5. A. F. and
A. M.
The Minister.
Pail Bearers-The Hearse-Pall Bearers.
The Family of Deceased in Carriages.
Carriages.
The cOrtege then moved up Pleasant avenue
to Third street, down Third to St. Peter street
up St. Peter to Martin street, thence to Rice
street and out to Oakland cemetery, entering
by the east gate.
The ceremonies at the grave were conduct
ed according to the Masonic rites. About
the grove we're placed symbols of the order
| and the beautiful ritual for the dead was
read impressively
The attendance was very large. The house
| could accommodate but few of the many who
came together to pay their mark of respect
| to revered and beloved friend. The yarc
| was filed, and the sidewalks lined with PEG
pie. The street was crowded with carriages
and other vehicles. Among some of tn
notable old citizens present were noticed
Major Ben Thompson, Nathan Merrick
Judge Flandrau, Mr.. Bingham, Gov. Ram
sey, Peter Berkey, Fl. R. Bigelow, Judg,
Wllkin, Charles Rhiel, Albert Armstrong
Charles A. Spencer, Theodore Parker, O
Saltwater, Col. Allen, John Harrington, Bel
Irvine, II. F. Masterson, and many others.
The Ancient Landmark lodge of Masons
| of which deceased was honored member
turned out fifty-two strong.
The procession was fifty three carriages i,
length. The portentous appearance of tn
sky, indicating the near approach of a storm
| kept many away who would otherwise hav.
felt honored in making a part of those as
sembled to do honor to q just, upright ant
revered citizen.