The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-19
MITHASOLDIER' 'SHONORS
THE LATE ISAAC BROWN WAS
LAID TO REST.
Funeral Attended by Members of the
Thirteenth Regiment and Span
ish-American War Veterans.

The funeral Of the late Isaac Brown
llrst lieutenant of Company X of the
thirteenth regiment, was held at $50
CLOCK yesterday afternoon, services
pelng conducted at the home of de-
ceaseds parents, 420 Madison avenue.
large number of the regimental STAFF
officers were in attendance, and the
remains of the young officer were nc-
corded all the honor of military
FUNERAL, platoon from Company X
actlng as an escort, and a body of
men from Company X, Company d. his
OLD company, and other companies
also being in line. The regimental
pand was In attendance, at the home
and grave,
Schiller lodge, Free and Accepted
Order Of Masons, was In charge at the
cemetery, Worshipful Master Isadore
Goodman conducting the ritual service.
Inc ceremony at the home was in
charge of Rev. A. S. Anspacher, OF the
Linden street synagogue. The house
was literally thronged with friends of
the man, who was everyone's friend,
ana not only the regiment and Masons
were represented, but also the Benevo-
lent and Protective Oider of Elks, the
spanish American war veterans and
the Bnai Birth sent large numbers
or members to attend the rites.
The remains rested in the front par
lor, surrounded by the most exquisite
wreaths, crescents, Tyres and stars of
lilies. roses, violets, floral tributes from
associations and friends. The casl;et
was draped with large American flag.
and the dead officer was attired in his
lieutenant's uniform. Pathetic 1t was,
that this was the only time on which
deceased wore his first lieutenant's
straps. His cap and sword rested above
him.
Among the floral pieces were remem-
brances from the board of officers OF
the regiment. Company ID and Com
pany X. handsome wreath was
sent from Harrisburg by General
Goblin. At go o'clock Rev. Anspach-
er offered up prayer, and then spoke
briefly and touchingly of the charac-
ter of the young man who had passed
away. He told of his geniality. amia-
bility and constant good humor, and
bade the members OF the family bear
up under their great loss At the close
of his remarks, the officers Of the
Thirteen's staff filed in and looked at
the remains. Lieutenant Colonel F.W.
Stillwell. Major Frank Robling Captain
Dolph Il. Atherton, Captain Burson
Bevan, First Lieutenant David j.
Davis First Lieutenant Gunster and
a number of others We're present. Fol-
lowing them came pfivates and Span
ish-American war veterans.
The remainS Were then removed from
the house by the pallbearers, Charles
Anhalt, of Elmira; Il. J. Anhalt, Of
New York; Myer Hollander, OF Wilkes
Barre; lsadore Gumperts and Edor
Brown, OF Pittston and Ralph l.. Levy.
of this city. The reglmental band
played as the casket was borne from
the home, and officers and priVates,
standing in two long rows, facing the
house. uncovered in mute salute. 1t
was an imposing spectacle, the soldiers
presenting arms. and hundreds of on
lockers, watching from the streets, as
the sombre, dark-clad procession left
the house.
The platoon under Second Lieutenant
Capwell fell in behind the hearse, the
band, and officers followed, and in the
rear came the other soldiers. led by
Captain Foote, OF Company u.
At the grave "A volley was fired by
the platoon, and taps were sounded.