The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-12
MRS, BRANCH IS LAID
70 REST
Confederate Veterans and As
soclations Pay, Tribute to
Noble Woman.

4 worthy tribute TO the memory of the
lamented Mrs. L. OBJ Branch, was paid
yesterday AMI the last impressive rites
over her mortal remains were said amidst
manifestations OF sorrow and respect, that
in some manner gave expression to the
loss the community has sustained in her
death.
Before the hour for the funeral service
at Christ church. large crowd of vet
Grams. friends and relatives assembled at
the residence on Hillsboro street. to fol-
low the honored remains to the church.
A pathetic sight was witnessed when
the old veterans drew up in lines extend
ing down the long walk that led from the
sidewalk to the entrance of the mansion.
| There, with uncovered heads, many
MANNED and carrying wounds received in
the great conflict, and others bent with
! the infirmities of age, they stood at
| attention TO allow the casket TO pass
through their columns on its way to it's
| last resting place. Afterwards they were
accorded position of honor Immediately
behind the hearse, marching in this order
10 the church. They were the members
Of the Il. Oh. Branch Camp" and the
veterans from the Soldiers Home all
| OF whom Were ever an object of Mrs
Branch's tender solicitude and interest.
The Ladies Memorial Association. Of
which Mrs. Branch was the first president
awaited the funeral cortege at the church
and entered the edifce with the family
and friends.
The church was filed with a very large
congregation and the solemnity of the &C.
casion was felt by every one. The
casiIet, completely covered with magnif1-
| cent wreaths was placed before the altar
as the choir feelingly rendered the ap-
propriate hymn, Asleep in Jesus Rev
NJ. NJ Marshall, D. D.. rector of the church
read the impressive burial service OF the
Episcopal ritual, and the hymns, Lead
Kindly Light" and Jesus Saviour of My
Soul followed
! After the concluding prayers and bless
ing, the long procession wendell its way to
the city cemetery where rest the remains
OF Mrs, Branch's distinguished husband
her father AMI mother. and other loved
ones. There she was gently laid to rest
| IN the presence of large and representa-
tive gathering of citizens in all walks of
! life, and the presence of many old family
servants was also an affecting tribute TO
| her memory.
Exquisite MOVERS In clusters and wrought
into every conceivable design, were car
ricd to the cemetery to cover her last
resting place.
Among the floral pieces were offerings
from the l.. OBJ. Branch Camp, the La
dies Memorial Association, the Sons of
Veterans, and the Harry Burgwyn Camp
The draped colors of the L. OBJ Branch
Camp were sent to the residence to be
| placed above the casket until the funeral
Mr. W. II. Smith was here as colonel
commanding the Thomas Ruffn Camp, OF
! Gcldsboro TO represent that organizati ton
The flag at the Soldiers Home has re-
manned at half mast out OF respect to Mrs
Bra ach's memory.
| The honorary pall-bearers were: Com
mander A. 3. Stronach, of l.. OBJ. Branch
Camp Hon. r. H Battle, Col j. w. Hins
(dale Col. W. J. Saunders. Col. Thos. s.
Kenan, DR.. F.. J. Haywood, Prof. d. H.
Hill. ]. Bryan Grimes, +. H. Briggs, j.
l. Johnson, +. II. Busbee. Thomas Bad
ger, c. E. Johnson, Leo. d. Heart.
! The active pall-bearers were: Edgar
Haywood, William b. Grimes, Armistead
j. Coward, B. Grimes Cowper. A. r
Andrews, Jr., Hal. NJ. Worth, Marshall
De Lancey Haywood. F. p. Haywood.