Bridgeton pioneer., 1890-11-20
VOL. Kill.
LAID TO REST.
The Body Of j. Frank shores Con-
signed TO the Grave.

The Body of j. Frank shores Con-
signed TO the Grave.
Sunday morning the body of j.
Frank Shores, the unfortunate victim
OF traction car in Philadelphia, last
week, was brought to this city, and
carried to the home of his father-in.
law, VIM. Riley, ON East avenue The
City Band, of which Mr.. Shores was a
beloved member, escorted the remains
to this city. Since death occurred, the
body of the unfortunate young man
has been zealously looked after by
members of the Band, in Camden.
Sunday morning the Band escorted
the body to the train. AS it moved
through the streets of Camden, the
rooms of the Sixth Regiment were
passed, and the members of that or
ganization stood upon the pavement
with uncovered heads. Mr.. Shores
has, at times, performed also with
that organization.
When this city was reached, the cas-
ket was removed from the car, and
surrounded by the City Band, of Cam
den. the members playing g. solemn
dirge, was carried to Mr.. Riley's home.
The funeral had been announced for
one o'clock, but long before that hour
throngs of the friends of the deceased
visited the house and filed by the cas-
ket, and looked upon the peaceful fea-
lures Of him who had so suddenly
been stricken down.
The body lay in g handsome black
cloth combination casket, attired in a
rich shroud. Across the foot of the
casket lay the trombone, upon which
Mr.. Shores had performed the night
he met with the fatal injuries. The
brass horn was encased in black Grape.
Near the piece, was the white helmet
he had always worn, as a member of
the Band, At the head of the casket,
was miniature chair of flowers, across
the back of which was the word IVA
can't" This design was left by the
members of the City Band, OF Camden.
The City Band of Bridgeton, presented
beautiful floral harp. At least two
thousand people filed by the remains
during the afternoon.
The services, which were particular
ly solemn and touching, were conduct.
ed by Rev. H. H. Beadle.
After the services, the pail bearers,
Charles Allen, Jacob Souder, John Ad-
ans, David Crawford, Samuel Han
nahs and Amos johnson, bore the cas-
ket from the house. The members of
the City Band, of Camden, formed a
hollow square, and while the body was
taken to the hearse, sweetly and softly
played Nearer my God to Thee" 1t
was serious moment, and strong
men and women burst into tears.
The procession to the cemetery was
solemn one. Directly after the hearse
came the City Band of Camden, in the
front ranks of which was member, in
fatigue uniform, carrying the from
bone which has been performed upon
SO many, many times by Mr.. Shores
Following were the family and rela
tives in carriages, while hundreds
friends marched on either side of the
street.
! At the Broad street cemetery ,ully
three thousand people gathered about
the. silent tomb. The pail bearers low
cred the casket, and the brief, but
solemn services followed. The last
look of the bereaved family was taken,
and the members of the City Band
gathered close about the tomb, and
played solemn dirge. They were fol-
lowed by the members of the City Cor
net Band who played the Dead
March," and the services were ovec.
The thousands then fled by the grave.
The Camden Band came to Bridge
ton for no simple show. Every man
was sincerely attached to their de-
parted comrade, and their services
Sunday were freely given out of respect
to him, with whom they had been de-
lighted to associate.
sad Sight.