The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-16
IN ELMWOOD'S COLD SOD,
THERE REST THE MORTAL REMAINS
OF FAITHFUL JOHN w. BRUDER.
The Funeral Services Witnessed by
Large Concourse Of His Friends-His
Bereaved Fraternity Pays Sincere
Tribute to His Worth and Nobility.

John w. Bruder, whose tragic death
was fully recounted in THE APPEAL OF
yesterday, now lies in the restful embrace
OF Mother Earth, beside his father, moth
er, and other members OF his family in
Elmwood cemetery. His funeral occurred
at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon from his
late residence on fernando road. Could
his spirit look down into the hearts Of a
large number OF his late companions and
friends and note the genuine sorrow de-
picted on every countenance as the last
sad rights progressed, he would feel
recompensed for his nobility Of character
and devotion to duty and friends. A large
concourse Of people were in attendance,
and not from mere idle curiosity or feel
ing of obligation to the family. In addi-
ton to the sympathetic neighbors and
friends the German Bruder Bund attended
in body, and there were also delegations
from the police and fire departments and
the four daily newspapers Of the city.
The Rev. Eugene Daniel, Of the First Pres
byterian church OBLIGATED. The services
at the house were Of the most touching
character bringing tears TO every eye.
From the house long line OF carriages
and marchers moved 10 Elmwood, where,
after the funeral ceremonies OF the Bruder
Bund and a prayer by DIR. Daniel, the late
efficient and esteemed river and sporting
reporter OF THE APPEAL was consigned 10
his eternal rest. The pail bearers we're
Messrs. Matt Adams and w. II. Werner,
OF the Brudcr Bund; Messrs. Robert Moran
and Richard Smith, OF the fire department;
Mr.. Nathan Picard, Of the Scimitdr; Mr..
q. X. Underwood, OF the Ledger; Mr.. Ho-
gan, OF the avalanche, and Mr.. Anderson,
of The APPEAL. His grave was covered
from head 10 foot with elaborate floral
tributes, in which the newspapers and
iremen were well represented.
THE PRESS MEMORIAL.
Immediately following the ceremonies
ut Elmwood meeting OF newspapermen
was held ut TnE APPEAL office, at which
the following named representatives Of the
press were present: A. b. Pickett, james
r. Algee, II. 7. Ricketts,, +. O. Stout and
w. l.. Trask, OF the dtuidnche; N. Picard
and Reau Folk, Of the Scimitdr; q. X.
Underwood and j. O. Cammer, OF the
Public Ledger; George s. lands, OF the
Sunday Times, and j. M. Heating, q. g.
Matthews, 4. Y. Anderson, Fred X. Bren-
nan, I. q. Boggs and A. X. Wooten, all Of
The APPEAL.
Mr.. Pickett, editor Of the Avalanche, was
called upon 10 preside and Mr.. Underwood
chosen secretary.
The following named committee was APP
pointed TO prepare suitable memorial 10
the deceased
N. Picard, II. p. Ricketts,, q. X. Under
wood, q. O. Matthews and Geo s. lands
The committee. after due dcliberation,
reported as follows:
ave feel that formal resolutions OF re-
gret for Johnnie Bruder would be unbeiit-
ting his character and the esteem In which
We held him. lie was an far removed from
Formally rs from unworthy impulses, His
nature was an open book, in Which all
might read the genial good fellowship and
answering loyalty TO trust roposed in him,
inspiring confidence and affection in those
who were associated with him in any rcla-
ton OF LIE. Young In years, but old in
experience, and animated by unfaltering
zeal, he was well equipped for any assign
ment that might be given him, and the
columns OF tho Apdldncle, Scimitr and
APPRAL In turn showed how worthily he
acquitted himself. No one who has ever
been connected with the press OF Memphis
WIS more popular with his professional
brethren. Even those who CHANGED 10 be
in rivalry with him loved the bright, man
ly fellow who equally disdained 10 take n
mean advantage OF ask quarter OF n com
petitor. He was for his paper flrst, bis
friends next. himself last. Man and reporter
he WIS ever honest and true. He spoke
what he thought and kept faith under all
circumstances. IL IL unconventional sym
paihy that we extend to his sorrowing sis-
ter and the friends outside. the pale OF
journalism, for none could know better
than ourselves the extent Of their loss.
Johnnie Bruder was one OF the reporters
who met without fear or favor every call
made upon him by his paper. aud yet
made no enemies. lie fell ut last victim
TO the very arior that made his services No
valuable Perishing ut his post, like the
'6nst grcnadier Of France, his epitaph
shall he Dead on the Field OF Honor."'
N. PicARD, Of the Scimiiar,
II. T. RICKETTS,, Of the Avalanche,
q. X. USDERwooD, Of the Ledger,
q. s. LASDn., Of the Sunday 1Ymo,
q. @. MATTHEWS, Of Tue APrKAL
Tho report OF the committee was unani.
mously adopted as read, and the meeting
adjourned.