Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-27
ALARaE FUNERAL.

The Last Sad Tribute to stephen M.
 W1er-The House Filled to overflow
 1ng-ManY Prominent Citizens Pres-
 ent.
 The funeral services over the remains of Stephen M. Wier were held at his late resi- dence, No. 438 Elm street, yesterday after noon at o'clock. Rev. MT. Poteat of the Calvary Baptist church oficiated, assisted by Rev. Dr. Phelps. The house was crowded to the utmost with friends and relatives of the deceased, among whom were many of our citizens of note and prominent business posi- tion. delegation of Quinnipiae lodge of Odd Fellows, of which organization the de- ceased was member, was present. The singing was by a quartette, and one of his favorite hymns was rendered. Rev. Dr. Poteat offered prayer and spoke of the virtues and good name of the deceased, who was for years prominent and active in the Calvary church as deacon, and serving also years ago as superintendent of the Sunday school. Rev. Dr. Phelps delivered the funeral address, which was as follows:
 Brother Wier born in Glastonbury, this State,
 in early 251th as an spDrentce o the case making business, and when IS came to New Haven ter, noble man, interested in young men and in all good Christian and benevolent work few carriage maker in Bridgeport But in two or tRree m years he returned to New Haven. In due time he the manufcturn o carrages on faree ee scale Later his partners retired and he pur- well and widely known. enjoying high reputation as strong and thoroughly reliable business man ago, his keen observation led him. his return to manufacture certain vehicles of useful kind that
 His standing in business and his character for in- tegrity and public spirit led his feow-citizens of and responsible trusts He was successively elect ed to serve as one of the seIectmen also on the board of education; as councilman and alderman and alderman of city, and was once candidate for Mayor He was held in high esteem by his asso- ciates in office and by his political friends.
 At the age of twenty he was converted and united 1Eid with tn, the First Baptist church of then pastor September Fl iss9 He held his Eese msn oershlp in that m church till the Calvary church was useful member. interested in ali living and az of Christ at home and abroad His spirit was hope tul and earnest, and his presence in public and influence. He loved the house of God the inspired word the preaching of the gospel the songs of Zion
 o G nop nna pE1Vege TT CT prayer only few weeks his works follow him.
 When in London he greatly enjoyed hearing Mr. Spurgeon preach, and he brought home one of the sermons he heard from the great preacher had it at his expense for circulation in pamphlet form.
 HIS cheery nature and genial temperament made Alo clrcle pr1gnG ana joyous, as also other circles in which he moved. He passed through severe afdctiens, dear ones being removed by death but his hope in Christ and his confidence in Gods wise and gracious providence enabled him to bear his trials with Christian forttude and resig tion- And the same hope and trust that had borne him over course of Christian experience ill church relations for ffty-four years also supported and comforted him in the illness of his last days. AS earth receded heaven rose brightening upon the wis ion of his faith: He fought a good fight, finished his course and kept the faith.
 The bearers were Deacons Loomis and Cur tis of the Calvary Baptist church, Edward M. Armstrong and Peter 0. Duuham in behalf of the carriage manufacturers and H. F. An drews and ex-Town Clerk Sylvanus Butler for the Odd Fellows. The interment was in Evergreen cemetery. The Messrs. Blair had charge of the funeral. At the grave the Odd Fellows conducted the services