New-York tribune., 1896-10-26
FUNERAL OF EX-SPEAKER CRISP.
GEoRGIAs DEAD STATESMAN BURIED WITH IN
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Amercus Ga. oct. 25-The body OF eXSpealer
Charles F. Crisp buried In Oak Grove Cemetery
in Americus. this afternoon. at twilight me
funeral train bearing the body of Georga's dead
statesman left Atlanta AT 40 a m. and arrived at
Americus. his home. at p m. The coffin. placed IN
a special car, under guard OF honor. had fun
glass front, that his familiar face and form could
be viewed by those who loved and honored him In
life and now revere his memory in death. The mas
sve coffin enshrined In the skcn folds Of n
United States flag while floral tributes OF love COW
cred the walls OF the and were piled In profusion
in every available space. In the car. H. a
closed apartment. were members OF the family At
various stations along the route people thronged
by thousands and were permitted to take a last
look at their departed friend
The body accompanied by Governor Atkinson
and his staff delegations from Atlanta and other
cities in the state. members of the Georgia Bar
Association. 1ioke Smith, ex-Secretary OF the IN
terror; ex-senator Patrick Walsh Of Augusta Con-
gressmen Charles l.. Bartlett and J. C. C. Black
ex-Congressman Barnes, military escort of com
mssoned officers OF the 9Th Georgia Regiment ard
several hundred citizens contributed by tire towns
wherever the train stopped.
When the train arrived at Amercus the entire
population OF the city had gathered at the station.
The assemblage stood In silence with uncov-
cred heads, 10 show their respect and grief for the
dead. The ,olling bells of the ci;y added 20 the
soemniy OF the occasion. The coffin was conveyed
from the special to the hearse, which was
drawn by four black horses, each led by sable
groom. The Americus Light Infantry and dee
cation OF forty citizens preceded the hearsc and the
procession started 20 the Methodist Church The
buildings a.ons The line OF march were ,draped IN IN
mourning. Al The church one hour WAS devoted by
Mr. Crsps friends in viewing the body
A: $3.50 p. m. The funeral service began. The deep
mellow tones OF the organ pealti form funeral
Glrge while the people were assembling IN the
church. The choir sang we Shall Sleep bui Not
Forever" After the reading OF appropriate passages
OF scripture and PRAYER, General Clement A. Evans
delivered funeral Grafton. His tribute to the de-
ceased was impressive.y touching. As comrade
IN arms in Virginia ard a c.oSe fri'ni in time of
peace. he knew well the worth and character OF The
man he euogizcd. At the c.o-c Of General Evans's
remarks The choir sang Asleep IN Jesus"
The body WAS then conveyed 20 the cemetery.
Dwellings along The route Were GrapeI. The pro-
cession passed by the house IL waich the Crisp
family dwe.t years ago. Friends had placed a large
arch over the gateway on which wcr- the words
His Old Home" People llu.d the sidewalks from
The church 10 he cemetery. Arriving AZ OAK Grove
;he military opened ranks and stood q present
arms. The body was carried 20 the family burial
lot. and after prayer read by Genera. Evans ne
BODY o: The dead staicsman was lowered into the