The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
MRS. M'KINLEY AT REST.
SIMPLE BUT IMPREsSIvE CEREMO-
MES HELD IN CANTON.
Distinguished visitors--Lavish Decora-
tions OF the Church--Robbers lake
Advantage of the Occasion.

CANTON. o.. December H.-Although
II rained almost necessarily all day, the
crowd attending the funeral OF Mrs. Nancy
Allison Mckinley was numbered BY thou
sands. Tho Methodist Episcopal church,
which doubled its capacity by throwing
open the Sunday school rooms ana GAL
lery. was filled 10 OVERLOOKING long before
the beginning OF the services.
The great rostrum of the church was
bank OF flowers.
After the simple ceremony thousands
proceeded through the church, each stop
ping an instant at the altar 10 take a
last look at the remains. THIS procession
was composed OF 5000 people VINO had
gained admission 10 the church and thou
sands Of others who stood OUTSIDE IN the
rain waiting the time wnen they could
ge. IN one OF the side doors, pass across
the altar. and go out AT the other side.
When this had confined an hour II was
found necessary TO close the side doors
and remove the casket 10 the funeral car.
as IT was feared that the interment would
be delayed until after dark.
THE FAMILY.
During the services and until after the
remains had been viewed the family and
close friends occupied the front pews OF
the central section Of the church.
with the President IN the first pew was
his sister. Miss Helen, and ms brother.
Abner with their sister, Mrs. duncan, OF
Cleveland.
Immediately back OF them was the aged
sister Of the departed. Mrs. Osborne. Of
Youngstown. surrounded by grandchildren
and other near relatives. BACK or these
were members Of the Cabinet and the
Washington visitors. Congressman Taylor
representing this district, Hon. Whtelaw
Reid. OF New York: II. n. Kohlsaat. OF
Chicago, and many other intimate friends
OF the family from various points.
The church service was preceded by
brief private services at the house. at
tended by the immediate family and the
Washington guests.
The church was beauuiuily decorated
with the wealth OF flowers sent by tho
people OF the nation, and with the rich
draperv Of mourning with which IL had
been arrayed hv the officers or the church
The chancel rail and the pulpit were bur
led m cluster or noWeIs ana the pulpit
proper was entirely hidden by delicate
blooms from many hothouses. As back
ing TO ali Of the flowers there were drap-
ings ana festoons OF black. caught UP
here and there by cords and bows OF
white The large loft. ordinarily occupied
by a choir, was occupied on one side by
the officers Of the church and on the 9TH
err by the clergy Of the city.
AT THE GRAVE.
When tho cortege reached the cemetery
the burial ground Of the Mckinley fam
lily was surrounded by an immense crowd
element weather 4 canvas canopy had
been erected near the open grave Tor the
shelter of the family and those assisting
in the last sad rites. Here the beautiful
Wreaths OF flowers which the President
and Mr. Mckinley had placed upon the
graves OF the children they lost long ago
and Of the Presidents father brother and
sister. were literally covered with the nu-
merOus floral offerings sent by sympathiz-
ing friends from all over the country.
The hundreds Of floral offerings includ-
Cd beside the beautiful pieces sent by the
Cabinet and Washington friends. large
emblem. in which the flag was worked
out In red and white carnations. sent by
Canton Post. Of which the President is
member: a beautiful piece from the Presi-
dents old regiment, the Twenty-third
Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and another
from the Knights Templar
The exercises at the grave were simple.
The casket was lowered into the grave
by the pal-bearers and the simple liturgy
service Of tho Methodist Episcopal Church
was read responsibility by Presiding Eldcf
y. y. Ioltz. of this district. and Rev. =.
c. Manchester. Rev. MaCAfee. Of COlun-
bus. pronouncing a bcnediction.
This evening the Cabinet officers and
other distinguished officials, except inc
Mckinley family, dined at the nome OF
Mrs. George ID. Harter The President
and the immediate family remained az the
old homestead until train time
During the hours OF the funeral busi-
ness was suspended throughout tho city.
The remains Of Mrs. Mckinley rest I'm
"A beautiful chancellor caskct. The outer
casket Is of cedar. the shell of which Us
black brOadclOth. The inner casktt is of
solid copper. containing pillow and mat
tTcss and Innings of pure white surah SILK
The entire caskct rs enclosed In q solid
polished oak burial case. The handles are
extension bar handles II has AN oNi-
died plate. on which Is engrave Nancy
Allison Mckinley" On the upper corner
is found april -. 1900" This was the
date of her birth. and I'm the lower corner
is engraved the date OF death. "Decem-
Der y, 1891"
SEVERAL ROBBERlES.
During the progress OF the funeral OF
Mrs. Mckinley to-day several robberies
occurred The home Of Erwin Marshall
was entered an d large quantity Of jew
elry secured. j. O.. kramers establish
ment. opposite the church, was looted OF
diamonds. watches and other iewelry
The police arrested a man who had JUST
been released from tho work-house, and
part of the missing articles were recov-
cred 4 number OF pockets were also
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