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 O'Clock Wednesday afternoon
from the family residence, corner of Dayton and
Summit avenues, was very largely attended, and
it 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,
Z. M. 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.
s. 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 q catafalque in
one of the large double parlors. At the head of
the casket was floral pillow cross and crown
combined, with the words ''sMy HUSBAND.
wrought with sweet forget me -nots, and imme-
olately behind was an exquisite floral tribute
The Gates Ajar, from the Damascus Comman-
dery 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
tuOer 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's Sir Knights chapeau, sash, eauntlets. and
the sword presented him by Damascus Com
mandery in 1877. The casket was decoratedwith,
Masonic emblems, and the plate inscri ption
bartlett Presleys aged 60 years.
Rev. DIR. Il. s. Thomas, Of st. Paul's 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 stAsleep
in Jesus" and before the final prayer, The Rock
of Ages, sung by quartette of voices, Misses
Pearson and Kountz, Messrs. BuckeIew and Dor
gan, piano accompanist, 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 Ny God to The.
This concluding the service at the residence, the
procession was formed to proceed to lakewood
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 sergt. MORGAN
Ex-Volunteer Firemen on foot
with banner and badges
Ex-Chiefs of the Volunteer Fire Department
Service
Chemical Engine No. 1
Old Hook s. Ladder Co. No.
Hose Cart.
Steamer No. 1.
Hose Cart.
Steamer No A.
Hose Cart
Steamer Hope ~
Hose Cart No. 8, Dreped.
Steamer No. 5, Draped.
First Regiment Band.
Carriage containing Rev DR.. Thomas and Cant
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 H. Dodge. j,
O. Terry, F. B. Clark, and ex-Firemen
W. F. Donaldson and Timothy
Reardon
Carriages containing members of family of de-
Carriage containing floral tributes attended bv
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 bv singing
by quartette OF male voices, Messrs. Bucke.
lew, Munger, Wood and Iieb The Masonic
burial ceremonies were conducted by Eminent
Commander W. d. 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,
harshness. At the conclusion of the ceremon-
les tie 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 they passed
through the line. thus concluding the public ex-
precision and private tribute of sorrow and re-
spect, impressing each witness OF the mournfuI
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. J. Steere. OF Quinby and
Abbott, was so admirably planned and carried
out thst not the slightest incident occurred to
mar the symmeterv of the ceremonies. EVER
thing was IN timely good order.