St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-08-29
JACOB H. STEWART,
Died Aug. 25th, 1884. Aged SIS years.

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Died Aug. 25th, 1884. Aged SIS years. :.
As he lay in the casket dressed in a plain
broadcloth suit, he looked simply as though
asleep, and those who did not have the oppor-
tunity for last look, have but to remember him
as they saw him few days ago attending to his
usual duties. His death was so sudden that
there wasting or emaciation, and even the
usual death pallor was but little perceptible.
The immense throng that surrounded the
bereaved home of the deceased previous to the
hour announced for the funeral bore mute and
eloquent testimony to the warm place he held in
so many hearts. The tribute of respect did not
appertain to the favored of fortune or
the wealthy; the street in front Of
the residence and Rice park was
filled with men, women and children, to whom
in times past, the deceased had no doubt been as
a ministering angel.
Before leaving the house the remains were
viewed blythe family and many friends who paid
their fearful farewell to the much beloved citi-
zen. Loving hands had fairly buried the casket
with flowers, and their fragrance pervaded both
the residence and the church.
The funeral cortege left the residence shortly
before O'Clock, the hearse bearing the remains
being preceded by carriages containing the pail
bearers, the latter being, Alex. Ramsey, II. r.
Bigelow, Thomas Grace Edmund Rice, 7. c.
Jones, Ii. NJ. Knox, H. P. Hall, ii. c. Burb nix
After the hearse came came carriages bearing
the mourners and friends of the deceased 1t
was decided to have the civic escort take charge
of the remains after the services at the church
and consequently the several societies marched
in body directly to the ediice.
Long before the hour for the services the
House of Hope church. or that portion set aside
for the public, completely taken up, and the
late corners took up positions outside Of the
church, the surrounding sidewalks and streets
being fairly crowded.
Previous to the services the physicians of st.
Paul met at Dr. Hands Office and proceeded in q
body to the church, wearing badge of Grape as
token of sorrow and respect.
The ushers at the church were Drs. Quinn
Davenport, Witherlee, Davis, Spencer and Cham
berain, the whole funeral management being in
charge of Washington Stees, who took charge Of
the numerous details in quiet but very sys-
tematic manner.
AS the pail bearers, preceded by Rev. E. D.
Neill and Rev. j. II. Morrow, entered the audto-
rum, the large audience arose, and the organ
played solemn march. The church altar was
fairly covered with floral offerings. The services
at the church were conducted by Rev. Z. d.
Neil, of Minneapolis, pastor of the Reformed
Episcopal church, assisted by Rev. j. II. Nor
row, who is filing the pulpit of the House of
Hope during Mr.. Breeds absence. 1t was espe-
cially appropriate that Mr.. Neil should officate,
for he was the founder of the House of Hope
and DR.. Stewart was the first male member to
join the organization. The burial service was
read by DR.. Neil, and passage from the scrip
lures by DR.. Morrow.
Upon the conclusion of the church service the
pail bearers carried the casket to the hearse and
there resigned the charge of the body to the
masons, who conducted the remainder of the
service. The masonic pail bearers were Vim. S.
Crooks, George ". Lamson, J. C. Ferry I. P.
Wright, John Somers, John L. Merriam, IL. L.
Carver, and d. A. Montfort.
The funeral cortege then formed in the follow
ing order:
Detachment of so Members of the Fire Depart
ment with Engines Nos. /, 8. A. and 9,
Hook and Ladder Truck No. 2,