Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-29

I>piAx.roIrs, Oct as.--The specisl
tram conveying President Harrison. mem-
bers of his cabinet and official famil, ami
the remains of Mrs Harrison arrived here
this morning at $50.
The President was greeted by thousands
of sympathixing friends and admirers, and
nearly all the men in attendance removed
their hats and bowed their heads when he
passed through the station leading his sor-
rowing family to the carriages provided for
them.
Everything being in readiness the casket
was lifted and slowly and reyerently the
eortege moved out through the sheds,
through the L union station TO the carriage in
waiting.
The easke, was borne by John r. Elan,
the Presidents law partner, Judge Woods,
Hon f. B. Martiniaie Gen. Lew Wallace,
DIR. Allen and T. 7. Haughey. In front of
the pail bearers were Judge Nihiack and
W. r. Fisher aud in the rear Messrs. &.
McClain and John X. Elder, and following
them the sorrowins relatives and the Presi-
dents official family.
Some little time was occupied in assisting
the mouruers to the carriages and il was
nearly an hour before the cortege moved.
1t was a long line of yehicies for the head
of the cortege had traversed nearly half of
the long route to the church rs the last were
leaving the depot square. Sidewalks for
the entire distance were packed with SYM
pathetic throngs of people.
From Ohio street TO the church roadway
the way was lined with members of the va
rious local Grand Army posts, s,awiing IN
open order and uncovered, About 5000
of veterans thus evidenced their sympathy
for their comrade in his deep aif'iction.
The interior of the church has been ciab-
orately draped and presented an Impressive
scene in its sombrc and graceful deco
railonS.
The Presidents pew was not used DURING
the services but was draped in black aad
white. strewn with flowers. The sanctuary
was beautifully adorned with plants and
flowers. The services were of the simplest
character.
As the coffin was borne up the aisle and
rested in front of the chaneel, the organ
pealed forth soft melody and the choir
then sang Lead Kindly Light with beau
tiful effect.
Dir, Haines offered short invocation,
and read a selection from the Scriptures,
after which he delivered funeral sermon.
The President sat with his head bowed upon
his breast Following DIR. flaines, PRAYER
was offered by Rev. DIR. Hyde of the Con
grcgational denomination. The choir then
sang, 'Onc Saeetly Solemn Thought, Il
favorite hymn of the deceased. The ben
ehiction was pronounced by Dr. Hyde and
the service WAS al an end.
Little time was occupied in forming the
procession when the last of the funeral par
ty had been escorted to their carriages.
The cortege moved slowly to Crown Hill
cemetary. With but few exceptions all of
the private residences along the boulevard
displayed emblcms of mourning
The cemetery was reached shortly before
O'Clock. Once again and for the last
time the casket was lifted from the hearse.
The mourners gathered around the grave
and the spectators massed themselves in the
rear.
A passage of scripture was read by DR..
Hyde, the final prayer and benediction pro-
nounced by Pastor Haines, and all that is
mortal of Caroline Scott Harrison was low
cred to its resting place.