The Somerset reporter., 1893-02-02

Impressive Funeral Services.
The funeral services over the body of
eN-Secretary Blaine, were held at Wash
! iugton Monday the Both ult, the first
| part n his late home, followed by more
public rites ut the Church of the Cove
nant. The services throughout were
simple, but most impressive. The most
eminent men in the nation TODD around
| his bier. All business in the natinu's
capitol MS suspended during the period
When the funeral services were in pro-
gress.
Before the hour of 10 those invited To
be present Al the ceremonies at the house
began To arrive and take their seats in
The parlor where the body lay in lis
e. lar easket closely sealed, EMPOWERED
with floral tributes.
The President entered, accompanied
hv Mrs. Mckee. and Private Secretary
| llalford. Lieut.. Parker. The Vice Presi-
dent Wa accompanied by Mrs. and Miss
| Morton. Among other persons who
came were Ex-Governor aud Mrs. Per-
ham of Maine, Representative aud Mrs.
DnglcY, Representative Milliken, and
Mrs. Fry, the Name delegation of II
gentlemen headed jy Governor Cleaves,
senator and Mrs. Chandler, General and
Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Eugene Hale, Chief
Justice and Mrs. Fuller, J. IL. Mauley of
| Augusta, ana many others.
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