The herald., 1896-03-22
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AN IMPORTANT INvENTIoN-A REvo-
luton in the mode of burial; the old wooden
coffin superseded by an imperlshable caskct OF
vtriied terra Gotta.
After series Of experiments covering period
of more than two years, Mr.. Theodore c. Nativel
has perfected and patented burial caskct of Wit
rifed Terra Gotta which will, in no long time, en- :
tirely do away with The old-fashoned coffin.
The wooden burial case has never been satisiacto-
ry. 1t is open to serious objection from both the
standpoint of sentiment and that OF sanitation. Be-
ing porous and pershabc it exposes its contents to
the action of the elements, and the result is agrad-
ual decomposition, which by infltrations and eman-
alton, contaminates and poisons both the air VIC
breathe and the waterwe drink.
The present method of nterment has long been
recognized as a serious anu increasing menace to
the human family; for every graveyard is, in
truth, reeking hot bed of disease. Many at
tempts 70 cope with this evil have heretofore been
m adc, but none has met with practical success.
The invention of Mr.. Nativel,. however, meets
every possible requirement. 1t is impershabe; it
is air tight; i: is impervious to mosture it is light
and portable; it is susceptible of the barest sim
plicity or the richest ornamcntation, and, we
might add for the benefit of The fearful ones, it is
absolutely fire proof. 1t arrests and prevents de-
composition. and permits neither the formation
nor escape of any noxious vapors. a body enclosed
in it will be kept in state of life-like preservation
for many years. and can be exhumed and removed
without inconvenience century after burial
well as on the following day 1t is not surprising,
therefore that this casket has received the warm
est commendaton from boards of health and med
ical men. Its manifest merits appeal to every
thinking mind and considerations of sentiment as
adoption and permanent use.
The inventor understands what he is doing, for
he has been in the pottery business for than
forty years. While working upon and perfecting
his casket he visited all the leading potteres of
the country and tested every possible mode of
handling Terra Gotta. lie is satisfied, therefore,
that the system covered by his patents is the
cheapest the most practical and the best.
After examining several sites, he has decided to
locate his factory in Los Angeles, and is now Or
ganizing company for that purpose.
1t has been suggested by parties already inter-
ested to add an undertaking establishment, to be
superintended by thorough, competent under
taker already interested.
The object Of this combination is solely for the
mutual benefit of the company and its patrons, for
the purpose Of correcting and averting incidental
defects which might otherwise grow from the
manufacturing, and thereby silence the criticism
brought adversely by parties either Interested or
otherwise contrary to the development Of this i'm
portant reform.
Municipalities interested in the welfare of the
public at large should lend their assistance and
encourage its ultimate development, were it only
for sanitary principles.
For additional information call at the patentee's
where samples can be seen, at $50 8. Broadway
Los Angeles, Cal.