Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-02
Evergreen oametery.

Several New and Notable Monuments--
 Attracting che Attention of Many VIs-
 Gtors.
 The Evergreen cemetery is in its early au- tumnal aspect The falling leaves which are driven hither and yon in the wind are sug- gestive of the decay which is, in natures pro- gramme, inevitable for all things of earth. The autumnaI sun lights up brilliantly the western landscape, visible from the west bank and slope. The number of visitors each day of fine weather is still large. and many teams enter and pass through the well kept avenues daily. The improvements in the cemetery are many each year, and of late there are several which are quite notable. One of them is a noble monument erected to the memory of the late William W. Winches ter. It is one Of the most notable in the en- lire cemetery, and unlike any other there or in these parts. Visitors who have travelled in distant parts of the Union or in foreign lands may have seen similar ones. It is 8 large monument of Quincy granite, solid boulder, which weighed sixteen tons when taken from the quarry, and was specially quarried for the purpose. It was shaped and dressed by Messrs. Phillips s Son. Some idea may be gained of it's size by the figures it being six feet and four inches long at the base, five feet four inches wide and eight feet in height It's shape is irregular. like that of 8 large natural rock one sees in 8 rocky region, standing on level field. Up- on it's face are carved representations of leaves and flowers in imitation of the passion flower, and part of the face is polished and bears the inscription
 William wirt Winchester
 Died March 2, 1881. at s
 Aged 4S yeara- .s
 Below is an inscription to child. There is also cut across the entire face of the work a cross in bas relief, on which are carved vines and flowers. It is pronounced by people hav- ing knowledge on the subject to be the finest monument of the kind in the United States. There are many who have visited the ceme- tery to see it, not only from this city, but { visitors to the city from many parts of the country. The visitor will find the monu- ment in one of the western lots upon the roadway directly at the top of the river bank
 Another fine new monument stands In the northern part of the cemetery, and was erected by General Harmon to the memory of his son, who died not many months ago, a young man of much promise. The monu- ment is strikingly fine in design and appear ance. It is of marble and temple shaped. It's base is of granite five feet square, which is surmounted by Ea snb-base upon which is inscribed the family name, Harmon" Above it is large die upon which is the inscription to the deceased. The die is surmounted by four beautiful columns with handsome rich caps. And surmounting the whole is a drsped urn. Within the in closure made by the four columns is a statue of an angel representing resignation and hope. The monument is upon Walnut ave- nue.
 On the western part of the cemetery is an- other new and striking tribute. a monument of marble representing 8 natural boulder, upon which stands cross, the whole 8 feet high. It is erected by Colonel John E. Earle to the memory of his son, who died not long since on the threshold of manhood, mourned and lamented. Both this and the monument by General Harmon were executed by our townsnen, Thomas Phillips & Son.
 Another work of much importance is in progress at the head of the lake. This is the grading and preparation for the vault which will cost about $1O, GOO, which is to be erect. ed by John c. Anderson, Esq of which men, tion has been previously made
 The cemetery is in the best of order, neatly kept and cared for. The center ornamental plots are being specially looked after and put in order so that they may be ready tc show flowers and beautiful foliage plants next season, when winter shall have come and gone, and tbe verduEe now departed will re appear. @