The San Francisco call., 1896-05-30

Wade, T. E. Lovelady, ]. P. Jones, c. l..
Willett, Frank Duncan, T. B. Gardner.
With the body of Mrs. Hattie Durham
w. J. Huff, Charles Z. Cottrell, A. K.
Morrison, d. 1. Maddox, ]. j. Miller. John
W. Roy.
With the body of Robert Briscoe-J. S.
Fay, W. Mckee, W. E. Hayes, w. Fe
Bracher, ]. G.. Parks B. Z. Rucker.
The floral offerings were munifGent and
numerous. Presented by the San Jose
Grange was a piece IN the form of an open
book. On the left page was inscribed in
blue the word "Sister'' and on the right
Brother" and across both pages were the
words "San Jose Grange" The body OF
the piece was OF choice white roses.
From the Odd Fellows was another beau
tiful floral offering, being pillow of roses
about two feet wide and three feet long.
AT the top appeared in blue II. o. o. F.,
and beneath this was the sentence, Ven
geance is mine, l will repay, saith the
Lord"
The Campbell Literary Society, of which
James Wells had been a very prominent
and hard-working member, contributed
floral chair, on the back of which was in
scribed "Jim," the name by which he was
most familiarly known. Mr.. and Mrs.
Brewer contributed a beautiful floral piece
on which were the words Our Loved
Ones" Besides these floral offerings many
others were presented.
While the only near relatives of the de-
ceased persons present at the funeral were
Mrs. NJ. T. Brewer of San Francisco, sister
of Mrs. r. P. McGlincy and the infant
child of Mrs. Dunham, there was much
sadness and tears. The impressive cere-
monies were conducted by Past Grand
Master 2. F. Gosbey, acting as noble grand,
and NJ. H. Hyland, acting as chaplain.
The services were opened with an ex-
tremely affecting prayer by Rev. William,
Windsor. 1t was an expression of the
crushing sense of recognition of the in
scrutable features of the tragedy, and es-
pecially did he beseech the Almighty on
behalf of the infant child, vino was left
worse than motherless and fatherless.
The funeral rites of the Odd Fellows
were conducted by Past Grand Master
Gobey and NJ. II. HyIand. A quartet con-
sisting of Mrs. Hillman Smith, Mrs.
Rainey, Professor Rainey and NJ. A. Boul-
ware, rendered the two sacred songs that
had been the favorite of Jimmy Wells
"Gathering at the River" and Nearer, My
Goa, to Thee"
the assembly of friends in such an elo-
quent and feeling manner that many were
moved to tears. He said:
Let the flag fly at half-mast; let the bell in
yonder church tower toll the funeral knell;
let the shops and business houses be closed /;
let the farmer, tho orchardist and the granger
JON with us in this sad and solemn occasion.
Let the official associates lay aside the pen
and with the Odd Fellows lament and mourn
over this distressing occurrence. Let the i'm
maculate white and the evergreen impress
this ceremony with natures offerings 10 this
sad occasion.
1t seems within the last few days that death
mas asserted itself in tornado and cyclone, in
devastation and catastrophe throughout our
country as never before in its history. While
we read with horror of this life-destroying
power we turn to our own fair valley and read,
written in life's blood, a tragedy more thrill
Ing ana appalling than has ever been recorded
In our State. We point with pleasure ana
pride to our fruit-laden orchards, our waving
| fields of grain and our flower gardens beyond
compare, and now shudder to think that a
page so stained and SCARED should chronicle
such a cruel and murderous assault.
II was but a few years ago when, occupying
position in the San Jose High School,
among the pupils enrolled was Hattie Wells,
bright, charming and attractive. Her kind
ana admiration of her instructors. The
thought OF everything that was good, true
ana noble was associated with her name.
In the same school was another. Let the
nve dead bodies before US respond who he
was, and let each gaping wound tell OF him.
Past Grand Master r. P. McGlincy came TO
I his valley few years ago from Illinois, and
joined San Jose Lodge No. 81. He had not
peen member long until he impressed his
brothers with his fortitude, uprightness and
integrity-a true Odd Fellow in every sense OF
the word.
1t was but short time until he desired 10
nave lodge of Odd Fellows nearer to his
nome: He therefore, organized and formed
morning Light Lodge in this village. He was
the hrst noble grand of the lodge. man OF
strong determination, positive in his ways and
enth usiastic, he soon started the lodge on Q
nrm foundation, and 1t was my pleasure and
uenght ms one of the hrst installing officers on
that occasion, to see one so well qualified pre-
| siding over this new lodge.
In the Grand Lodge two weeks ago. when IL
/ san Francisco, knowing Brother McGiincy sc
well,I appointed him to different Offices and on
some committees, and his service and efhciency
won Tor him the commendation of the mem
! Ders OF the Grand Lodge,
Loving Odd Fellowship as he did 1T afforded
MIN pleasure and delight to see initiated into
our order Brother James Wells, q boy but p
years OF age, who had learned to appreciate
the hlgh standing of our order and as soon a:
permitted became an active member. Brothel
McGilncy well knew that the influences OF oul
order would make of Brother Wells-"Jimmy,'
as ne was tamiiiarly known-a better citizen
would influence and shape his future life by
principles OF uprightness and integrity ant
oe 70 him companion in the great order
which beloved
Mrs Wells having come to this county in the
pioneer days made wide circle Of friends