The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-07-26
MINNIE WARREN's BURIAL.
The Little Mother aud Her Babe Laid Avsv
In Chila's Conn.

MIDDLEBoRo. Mass. July 2J.-Minnie
Warren was buried this afternoon with her
baby In her arms. The funeral services we're
to begin at O'Clock. but long before that so
many persons came from Middleboro and ad-
joining towns that 1t was impossible to accom-
modate more than 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 homo
when not travelling. II is plain country farm
house about two miles from Mddleboro Centre.
and has been made comfortable for Minnie's
parents by Minnies money. Across the way
Tom Thumbs country seat n pretty French-
rooted cottage. stands on a smooth green lawn.
Minnie Warren has always been loved by the
people who knew her when she was little Hul-
dah Bump. her real name. and many OF those
who came to the funeral to-day have had per-
sonal experiences Of her kindness since she
became famous and wealthy. Sweet perfumed
flowers. beautifully arranged rs hnrps and
wreqths, were brought by those friends. and on
a delicate pillow of roses and passion flowers
Minntes head lay in the caskct.
A,2 o'clock the family assembled in tho par
lor around the casket. This was OF black wal:
nut covered with blue silk velvet and was lined
with white satin. II was the cask ket OF child OF
ten years. hut as the friends looked with they
saw the little mother with one arm embracing
the gir baby, whose faco lay nestled close to
tho mothers bosom. Tho mothers head was
sleeping. The baby's face was n sweet one.
n little dimpe remaining in the chin thai
LOGGED upon The little mother "1l an1l her child
without weeping. Gen. Tom Thumb snt noar
the head 81 the caskct. and by him sat his wifo,
Newell. and he made no effort to control his
feelings. He 'wept bitterly. as he has almost
th Sc. MI MES IA Grand mother and hcrhroth-
ers and sisters. ~ largo nlcn and women. wcre
daughter ana sister who shared hcr wealth
man. Mrs p 7. Bnrnum and Mr.. Blce r and
his wife. who have travelled with the Tom
Thumb party for fifteen years. were also among
Soon after o'clock. the house being uncom.
fortably filed. AMI fully thousand persons on
the lawn out.idc, chant was sung 10y choir
then spoke of Minnies Kindness and sweetness
Of disposition. Mrs. Tom Thumb; as she heard
dry dry eye in the H house. % Alter another hymn lad
sSp snG mSss 81 SIX nnss tooS SSr a sG"Ss pSes
S;s %s Ss5 Psn S%S @ pa,a MIX &;
The doors were then opened and tho people
| minutes at the faces Of tho mother and child.
II was two hours before the last friend had
| passed by and the caskct closed. Borne by four
young men tho caske was placed in the henrso,
and. followed by many carriages. taken TO thd
the " cssket was lowered into into ths The little grave.
Many stood near oven after the clergyman had
The death Of Minnie Warren will probably
end the public appearance OF the Tom Thumb
party. Minnies death was undoubtedly caused
| by her maternal love. Had sho listened 10 tho
advice Of the physician sooner. her own liia
might havc been saved although her child
would have been lost 10 her. But she would
MT. until # was to late; During her sickness
she seemed TO think Of, nothing hut the baby
se9 s soop HS she isi sod 70 IN 'T a sr Mr..
| Southworth; and after her hahy WAS born shd