St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-03
AT REST.
Public Tribute of Sorrow and Respect
Paid to Bartlett Presley.
How Peaceful and How Powerful is the Grave.

The funeral of the late Bartlett Presley, which
took place at 3 O'Clock Wednesday afternoon
from the family residence, corner of Dayton and
Summit avenues, was very largely attended, and
1t was especially notable that among those pres
ent were many of the old settlers of st. Paul,
and among those were Col. and Mrs. A. Allen,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Larpenteur,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. j. Montfort, DR.. and
Mrs. Day, Mr.. and Mrs. Quinby,
Dr. and Mrs. Mann, Major T. NJ Newson, Gen.
Becker, Capt. r. Blakely, Capt. Peter Berkey,
Bush Lott, Capt Bell, Col. Prince, Major Pond,
L. NJ Kellogg, Mrs. John R. Irvine, Mrs. Girls
void, Mrs. Parker Paine, Mrs. R. Flournoy, Mrs
Harrison, Mrs. Charles Briggs, Mr. Partridge and
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Boyer. From
abroad there were Mr.. Presley, of Mankato; W.
$. Allen, of Memphis; Mrs Stickney, of Still
water; Mrs. Capt. Martin, Of New Orleans.
The casket containing the remains Of the de-
ceased gentleman rested upon a catafaloue in
one OF the large double parlors. At the head of
the casket was floral pillow cross and crown
combined, with the words ''My Husband"
wrought with sweet forget-me -nots, and imme
dlateiy behind was an exquisite floral tribute
Inc Gates Ajar, from the Damascus Comman-
derry Knights Templar; near the center of the
casket was broken floral column from Mr.. and
Mrs. John S. Robertson, floral crescent and star
from Messrs. Phil Claus Robert Woodward. Jas
Moosbrugger, and Fred Bancroft, floral sacred
heart, from Mrs r. Flournoy, floral
harp,-from friend. A bank of cut flowers and
tuber roses, with the floral letters b P, was the
tribute OF members Of the old volunteer fire de-
partment. The parlors were richly decorated
with cut flowers, provided by Colonel and Mrs,
A. Allen. Upon the casket also rested Mr. Pres
ley Sir Knights chapeau, sash, gauntlets and
the sword presented him by Damascus Com
mandery in 1877. The casket was decoratedwith.
Masonic emblems, and the plate inscri ption
bartlett Presley, aged 60 years"
Rev. DR.. E. S. Thomas OF ST Pants church
read the impressive Episcopal services, in the
course OF which space was given for the anthem
Let me know his end" and the hymn "Asleep
IN Jesus" and before the final prayer, The Rock
OF Ages, sung by a quartette OF voices. Misses
Pearson and Kountz, Messrs. Buckelew and Dor
gan, piano accompanies, Prof Frank Wood At
the conclusion of the beautiful
service the Sir Knights passed
around the casket thus taking their final leave of
their deceased friend and brother, during which
ceremony the First Regiment Band, standing
upon the lawn played Nearer My God to The
ms concluding the service at the residence the
procession was formed to proceed to lakewood
cemetery by the following route: DAYTON
avenue to Third street, Third street to Seventh.
Seventh street to Broadway, Broadway to Miss
lssppi street and thence to cemetery.
ORDER OF PROCESSION
Chief Black In Carriage
Platoon Police Commanded by SeEgt. Morgan
Ex-Volunteer Firemen on foot
with banner and badges.
Ex-Chiets OF the Volunteer Fire Department
Chemical Engine No. I.
Old Hook Sc Ladder Co. No. /
Hose Cart
Steamer No /.
Hose Cart.
Steamer No d.
Hose Cart.
Steamer Hope.
Hose Cart No. 3, Dreped.
Steamer No. 8, Draped.
First Regiment Band.
Carriage containing Rev DIR. Thomas and Capt.
C. j. Stees
Carriages for pall-bearers.
Hearse, driven by Sir Knight Wright.
Escorted by Sir Knights DR.. j. H. Murphy. w A.
Van Slyke, r. A. Smith, John II. Dodge. i
u Terry, r. b. Clark, and ex-Firemen
W. +. Donaldson and Timothy
Reardon.
Carriages containing members Of family Of de-
ceased
Carriage containing floral tributes. attended nv
two ladies'
Carriages containing old settlers and other citi.
zens.
Private carriages.
At Oakland the Episcopal burial service was
read by Rev. DR.. Thomas, followed by singing
By quartette OF male voices, Messrs Hncke.
lew, Munger, Wood and Lieb. The Masonic
burial ceremonies were conducted by Eminent
Commander ID. Cornish, assisted by General
issimo Geo. ". Lamson and Prelate stevens
During this service the music by the First Regi
mental band was especially effective. The
grave had been handsomely trimmed with ever
greens by Oakland's sexton, Morris
Lanpher, relieving the scene Of much OF it,
harshRess. At the conclusion of the ceremon-
les the six knights left the grave and entered
the avenue, and in open order, facing inward
with uncovered heads saluted the carriages CON
tanning the members Of the family as thew passed
through the line, thus CONCLUDING the public ex-
preston aud private tribute of sorrow and re-
spect- impressing each witness of the mourufuI
duty performed with the deep Stiffness Of the
dreamless state of sleep that knows no waking
Joys again
The general direction Of this notable funeral
occasion By Capt Chas. ]. Steere, OF Quinby and
ABBOTT, WAS 40 admirably planned and carried
out that not the slightest incident occurred 10
mar the symmeterJ of the ceremonies Fyerx-
thing was In timely good order