The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-11
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Obssquiss Of Or. Byron ].
WhitfOrd and Charles Burns
Inman Were Held Today.

The funeral OF DR.. Byron ]. whitford.
whose sudden death a few days since
shocked and saddened whole COM
munity, was held at his late home. 1leS
Westminster street, at IL o'clock today.
At this hour the large rooms OF the resi-
dence. thu halls, and indeed every inch
OF space. was occupied with a represen-
tative company OF men and women, to
whom Dr.. Whitford had endeared him
self by kindly ministrations In sickness
and in health. by words OF hope and
cheer, by q most royal hospitality and by
acts and deeds which are recorded for
ever In the hearts of those who trusted
him implicitly, as a physician, and loved
him as a friend
Indeed. few are the occasions when the
manifestations of love and of sorrow
are so apparent as at the solemn SER
vices. In the large front parlor OF
the residence rested the black broad
cloth casket with a heavy silver plate
bearing the words. Byron J. Whitford"
and the dates OF his birth and death. The
almost lifelike features bore an express
sion OF infinite rest and peace and the
words OF the poem, repeated In the SER
vice, Now the laborers task Is Ger"
seemed reflected In the face OF the be-
loved physician. At the head of the
casket, as seemed most fitting was
very large and exceedingly beautiful
crown, formed OF English violets and
lilies OF the valley.
Above was magnificent harp OF roses.
while the handles of the casket were
entwined with Easter lilies. Upon the
breast OF the deceased was the Rose
Croix Cthe silver cross and red rose). the
decoration OF the Ancient and Accepted
order OF the Scottish Rite OF Free Ma
sony. placed there by his brethren In the
order
There were also beautiful floral en-
blems, from St. Johns lodge. A. r.. ana
A. NJ: st. Johns commandery, X. n;
cient order of the Mystic shrliie, the
Rhode Island Medical society the Rhode
Island Clinical society, Pomham ana
cieties DR. Whitford was afriIiated, and
while all OF these organizations were
largely represented at the funeral there
was no attempt to attend I'm a body or
in Masonic regalia, the desire OF the be-
| reaved family being the utmost simple
| ity in all things.
The floral display was one OF the most
| extensive and beautiful ever seen In this
city, tho parlors being partially filled
| and walls and tables being covered with
roses, carnations violets and Easter
| lilies In profusion.
The services were conducted by Rev
| Samuel II. Webb. formerly rector or
| Christ church, South Providence, and a
| friend Of the deceased. Mr. Webb read
| the Episcopalian funeral ritual and the
special prayers used Ia the burial ser
4 I,aborer's Task Is Ger"
During the services the Masonic quar-
tette. composed of Mr.. Andrew b. Eddy,
| Mr.. Herbert T. Brown. Mr.. u. G. II. Tink-
ham and Mr.. John H. Williams sang the
| hymns, 81 cannot always trace the Way
Abide with Me-" and 80 Paradise. O
Paradise. Who Doth Not Long for Rest"
Interment was al Swan Point cemetery.
| There were no honorary bearers
MIR. 1NMAN's FUNERAL.
The funeral OF Mr.. Charles Burns In
man, n highly respected and influential
member OF the Society Of Friends Of this
city, and a well known business man. was
held at his late home, "a Glenham street
at 2:30 o'clock today I'm tho presence OF
saddened company of relatives and
friends and associates I'm business and
religious circles OF this city.
| The services were in charge Of Mr.
Robert y. clifford. OF the Society oi
Friends. assisted by Rev. u. r. Simon
Pm. d. pastor of 81. Pauls NJ. Il. church
near by the home OF the deceased and
where members OF his family had wor-
shipped. Rev. VI. y. Cady. OF Warren
friend Of the deceased. also assisted
In the solemn services. which consisted oi
familiar and appropriate passages OF
scripture and prayer
Brief addresses eulogistic of the life and
character of tho deceased were also deliv-
cred by Mr.. clifford. Mr.. Cady and Dr. 81
mon. A. the close OF the services the
body was borne 20 Grace church Gene
! terry for entombment
The honorary bearers were oliver a
Inman. OF Burrillville, a brother OF the
deceased. Mr.. Irving Bearse. the son-in-
law and business partner. William VI. In
| man. OF Worcester, a nephey. Willistor
| A. Cady. n nephew.
Joseph III. Babcock OF this city, broth