The times., 1899-04-19
MIR. OBERLY,S FuNERAL.
simple But Impressive Services ~
the MnryInud Ayeuue Home

the maryland Avenue Home.
The funeral of the late John II 0bsriy
was held yesterday afternoon at 2:so
o'clock from his late residence at GA
Maryland Avenue northeast. The simple
and impressive ceremony OF the Episcopal
church was conducted by the Rev John
II. Elliott. rector of the Church of the
Ascension. The funeral sermon was brief.
though touching. The rector spoke feel
ingiy of the deceased. whose life was full OF
generous impulses and noble actions and
each word was descriptive OF bis splendid
qualities. The casket was covered with
many beautiful floral offerings from
friends and his former associates of the
indian Bureau. the Civil Service Commis-
sion. and the Typographical Union. in
the service of which he spent some Of the
oest years OF his life. Beside the harp OF
roses sent by the typographical Union
there were handsome tributes from the
Indian Office and from the chapel OF 'he
Morning and Evening Times. The burial
service was read by DIR. Elliott. at i;S0.
in Rock Greek Cemetery. where the in
terment was made.
The palibearers were: Stilson Hutchins.
Capt. George E. Ross: ID. l. Murphy. former
Commissioner of Pensions; E. s. Woog. OF
the Indian Bureau, and former Civil Ser
vice Commissioner C. II. Lyman.
The funeral was attended by members
of the Civil Service Commission In body.
A. $. Fennell. John s. Leeeh. and ]. NJ.
Eggleston. representing Columbia Typo
graphical Union. T. C. Parsons. F. c. Mil
Ter, and Earl R. Baxter OF The Times
chapel; W. S. Hutchins, G. B. West. w
p. Leech, J. II. Miller and C. p. Gilbert,
of The Times staff; Mrs. Senator Cullom
and daughter DR.. White. John Joy Edison.
Commissioner John W. Ross. and many
others.
The following letter was written yes
terday and sent to Mrs. oberly from W.
i. Jones. the present Commissioner OF
Indian Affairs:
In behalf OF the officials and employees Of the
Indian Bureau who were associated with Colonel
Oberly during his term Of office as Commissioner
Of Indian Affairs, desire to express TO you the
feelings OF deep sorrow with which the announce
ment OF his DEATH the 18th inst, received
| bs them, and to extend to yourself and family
their heartfelt sympathy for your great loss, ami
| beg you to permit me to add for myself the
expression of my personal sympathy and my all
miration for the high character and estimsble
qualities which endeared him to all with whom
he was officially associated.
The following resolutions were Sunday
adopted by Columbia Typographical Union.
No. 1of, and through its secretary, William
A. Garrett. a copy of the same sent 20 the
family Of the late Mr.. Oberly:
Whereas it has pleased the Supreme Ruler Of
the Universe to remove from midst be-
loved friend and teilow-crattsnan. john III. Oaer-
ly, who ably filled the trying position of president
OF national body in ls57-'6s, whose integrity
of life and character won for him the respect amt
confidence o. all with whom he came in contact.
whether in his business social relations and
whose wise counsel and Just consideration in the
various positions in which he has been placed
have always been TO the best interests Of his fel
/ low-workmen; and
Whereas Columbia typographical Union deems
/ it but Just that it should tender hitting tribute
IN he flf a1 srgr af.ar
Resolved, That in the death of John II. Oberly
Columbia typographical Union nouns the ,oss
Of an honorary member who ever ready 10
profer aid and sympathy to all in need OF dis
tress, 4 friend who endeared himself 10 ALL and
whose character worthy OF emulation hy his
fellow -workmen; and.
Resolved. That we tender heartfelt syinps-
thy to the family OF the deceased in their time of
affction; and be it further
Resolved, That copy Of these resolutions be
spread upon the records OF the union and 4 cops
thereof be furnished for publication in the Type
graphical Journal and the daily press.