Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-12-18
FUNERAL OF THOMPSON SMITH.

FUNERAL OF THOMPSON SMITH.
Beautiful Flowers and Impressive Services
Departure Monday for Burial in To-
ronto.
Funeral services over the remains of
the late Thompson Smith, ST., were held
at the family residence in Duncan last
Friday afternoon. The services were
conducted BY Rev. ]. M. Curtis, Of st.
James Episcopal church. and Rey. Will
lis G. Clerk, of the Baptist churcn, both
gentlemen making appropriate and i'm
prsssive remarks, and paying just trib-
ute to the memory Of the deceased. Mr..
Curtis referred to the high esteem held
for the deceased by those in his employ,
OF the many charitable deeds that the
deceased had unOstentatiously perform
cd, and of which the world at large.
knew nothing, but which he in his ca
pacity as minister had been made cog
infant of by the kind words spoken of
she deceased by those who had been the
recipients of favors in hours of need,
that all felt that they had lost a kind
employer and a true friend. Excellent
music was furnished by choir COM
posed Of Misses Paddock, GarretsOn, Mrs.
ROllo. and Messrs BOggs, Fax. Langmaid
and Dillin. Mrs. L. A. Perrin presiding
at the organ. The floral display was ell
egant, appropriate and suggestive and
all beautiful specimens of the florists
art.
From members of the family there
were Gates Ajar, Cross, Crewn, Anchor,
Sheaf of Wheat, and a pillow with the
word "Grandpa" in violets, from the
grandchildren. A beautiful cross from
Mrs. VanArsdale, a cross from Mr.. j. j.
Post. beautiful column from "a few of
the employees" attached to which was
card on which these lines were written:
fThere is no death! The stars 90 down
To rise upon some fairer shore;
And bright in Heavens jeweled crown
They shine for everm0re.
And ever near us, though unseen,
The dear, immortal spirits tread;
For all the bOundless universe
Is llIe-tneTe are no ueau.'
There were also cut flowers sent in
from various friends.
Notwithstanding the day was cold and
uncomfortable, the spacious dwelling
was filed with friends who had come to
pay parting tribute to the memory Of
the deceased, and manifest their sympa-
thy for the mourning relatives in their
sad bereavement. The services were
very impressive. and struck . chord Of
sympathy in the breast of every person
present. The remains had been embalm-
Cd and placed in an elegant easket by
J. II. Tuttle, and all present embraced
the opportunity to take one last look at
the departed, whose face, although show
ing the traces of long illness, was nat
ural as though In peaceful slumber.
Monday morning tho remains were
taken away on the down train on their
way to Toronto. where they would be de-
posted by the side of his loved, lifelong
companion, who so short time ago
preceded him to the great beyond. The
remains were followed from Duncan
City to the depot by long procession of
carriages, filed with sympathizing
friends. The pail bearers were com
pessd of the following named persons, all
OF whom had been long in the employ of
the deceased: Richard Harrison, Frank
Bell, Capt. George Pollock, VIM. Sivers,
August Rolieut and Thomas NeGinn, Jr,
DUNCAN CITY. Dec. 16, 1884.
Editer Of NORTHERN TRIBUNE.
Please make known TO the numerous
friends and acquaintance our heartfelt
gratitude for their many acts of kind
ness and solicitude during the dark
hours We have been passing through.
And when the dark hour Of sorrow comes Ger
thee,
All brightness cbecured in adversity's cloud
May the deeds Of the past, ever fitting before
thee,
Aid in thy progress through life's busy crowd
A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY.