Thomas County cat., 1890-02-27
BENEATH THE SOD.
The Remains Of Garrett Hedrick Laid to
Rest Under the Auspices Of the
G.. 4. Il.

&. 4. X.
Garrett Dedrick. who passed from earth
Feb 20 1890. at Ills o'clock II. IN, at
his home in this city. was highly esteem
cd by ell who knew him for his sterling
integrity and faithful execution of all
promises made between himself and man.
Honesty WAS a shining mark of his char
acter. and the Influence which he exerted
in this direction can only be known at
The day of reckoning. He was born in
Sidney Delaware county. n. y, Jan.
81. 1927. In The spring of 1872 he came
TO Smith county. Kansas. where he re-
remained until the spring of 1856. when
he removed to Colby. thomas county.
Garre,, Dcdrick was not only an ad-
mirer Of honesty and uprightness. but he
was Il lover of patriotism and strong
supporter of the Union during the war.
He enlisted in Co. G., l6lst n Y. Inf,
Aug. 80. 1862. an carried the musket a,
true soldier; and continued in the ser
vice of his country until. on account of
hear; disease. he was discharged April
Is. / 6I, ut New Orleans. He was Il firm
supporter of the G. A. Il. order, and be-
longed to Chas o. ROvohi Post in this
city.
THE FUNERAL.
The funeral tovk place on Friday after
noon, at , o clock Feb 81, 1890. and was
largely attended by relatives and frienGs
of the deceased The long line Of c|rri-
ares which followed the remains to Beu-
lah cemetery was but slight token OF
the esteem, and mark of reSpecI, in
which the deceased was held. The fun
eral was under the auspices of Chas. U
Rovohl Post, G. A. r., and brief but
impressive service was held at the resi-
dence previous to the funeral train TAX
iug up it's march The choir, composed
of Mrs. j. f. Campbell, Miss Laura Weld.
ID. Wallace and E. Van Mere. sang i'm
prcssively, Go Bury Thy Sorrow AT
ter the usual G. A. X. services. the mour-
ners and friends, preceded by the hearSe.
pail bearers F. G. Laubach. j E. Lesh,
+. Jennlsun, w. W. Smith. L. Taber and
o. Fl. Slratt"n, and Rovohl post. pro-
cecdcd TO the GEM terry, Il mile southeast
of the city The q. A. X. seri ice ut the
! grave was solemnized. and Comrade w.
! ". Smith spoke Of the deceased as fol
J lows:
FRIENDS AND CoMRADEs:-We have
met on this occasion to pay Il last tribute
| of respect to c"mrade. He who lies
f, here was kind neighbOr. an affection
| ate faith +. a loving brother. an affection
ate and loving husband; loving and III
return was loved Ills measure was full.
The cup uf life can hold no more Being
scrupuIo,sly honest and upright. dl,cl
pie of the golden rule. his friends were
legion. Keeping his driy To his fellow
man ever III mind h.s declining days W. re
those of mental CompoSure. Volunteer
ing in the Union Army for the suppress
sion of the Rebellion, from the state OF
New York. August Both, 1862. G'rret'
Dedrick Was faithful and brave soldier
serving his country with fidelity and abil
ily, until stri, ken down by disease he
was mustered out at New Orleans. Apri
lS 1864 Returning Ia his wife and chill
J dren impaired In health but 1uli or non
ors 4 lover of nature. he planted many
trees and loved and cherished them: lr
ev. ~ storm This brave man was oak; II
times "f peace he was vine and leaf. Hi
life shall shed its luster and no ior on
these dear relatives. wife, sons and daugh
,ers. His example will long be held il
grateful remembrance by civilian ant
, soltier alike"
/ The last rite being performed. the post
bereaved family and friends returned Il
, the city, and short memorial servic'
r was held ut Masonic hall by the &. A. x
post. Commander Ii. II Miller. presiding
Daring the service the choir sang Conn
Ye Disconsola,e." and OLIVES Brow.
, The vacant chair was draped in mourn
, ing. and the altar was adorned with love
" flowers.