The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-03


occurred Sunday afternoon, has cast
gloom over the entire community. Every
where are heard expressions OF sorrow
and regret for the demise of this man
who, although only a private citizen and
one who never held a public office. had
yet by his many admirable characteristics
made for himself place in the hearts OF
the people which was greater than that
held by any other man. There was no
man whose face and figure were more
familiar TO the people. man OF the peo-
pie himself, he took his greatest pleasure
In mingling with other men. The social
standing OF those whom he met was of
no concern TO him. and he had a cordial
word to give to the greetings which he
continually received whenever he appear
ed out OF doors. For the little children
his heart was warm. and 1t was famil
lar sight to see him standing with
group Of little ones gathered about him.
He had a good memory for names. and
II was almost wonderful how he retained
in his mind the thousands OF those who
claimed him as their friend. 1t has been
a common expression on the streets dur
ing the last few days that he was the
best known man in the state. and no one
more men and women who called him
friend than any other man In Rhode
Island.
There is one class OF men in this state
20 whom the death OF Rev. Mr.. Woolley
came with peculiarly painful suddenness
by reason or the close personal comrade
ship In which he shared for just about
one year. IL has seldom fallen TO the lot
OF any man IN this country TO claim the
title OF a veteran OF two wars, but Mr..
Woolley having served as a chaplain dur
Ing the civil war was again given a sim
liar appointment during the spanish war,
and acting as the spiritual adviser Of the
men who went out from Rhode Island In
the First Rhode Island Regiment, he
closer way than that OF any other officer
IN the entire command.
During the days OF sickness which fell
70 the lot Of some OF them. his cheerful
face and ready sympathy made their suf-
fering lighter. After his return from the
Southern camp, his mind was filed with
little anecdotes, and IL was his greatest
pleasure 10 meet any OF the men on the
street or at the reunions which have been
held at times during the past seven years
REMAINS ARRIVE.
The body arrived In this city shortly
before 9 O'Clock last evening. IL was ex-
Pected two hours earlier but there was
II reached here. At tho station there
were number OF the officers OF the Park
Place Church. who rendered 70 Miss Mary
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accompanied the remains, every possible
assistance and courtesy. The casket wav
at once taken 10 tho home OF the do
ceased on Summit street, and during the
evening the stricken family received as
surances OF the deepest sympathy from
many people.
borne TO the church on Park Place. whose
hrst and only pastor Rev. Mr.. Woolley
was, and there for the next four hours
surrounded by guard OF honor supplied
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in state.
During these hours there was a steady
stream stream Of citizen citizens passing by, taking
whom they loved so we'll All about were
beautiful floral emblems. Some came
from private citizens. and others were
claimed the deceased as chaplain over
the casket was draped the American nag
and hardly single one OF the hundreds
who came went away with dry eyes a
more tender and touching tribute TO the
memory OF a good man has never before
been given In this city. Greed and de-
nominational barriers were completely
broken down in the sorrow which seemed
10 have touched the entire community IL
was the broad-minded citizen, whose
Christianity was big enough 10 recognize
the brotherhood OF man who had passed
away, and the people assembled to dc
him honor.
MANY MouRNERs.
AT O'Clock the church, which is by no
means small one, was completely filed
Tower Post came in body. having as
earlier. The members OF the church were
= there. and so. too. were the members OF
many many Of the other churches in the city.
There were city and state officials and
private citizens. and their presence
In such large numbers was but another
evidence OF the universal grief which was
felt In all parts of the state.
There were delegations from the diff
ferent organizations TO which Mr.. woolley
belonged and among these were the field
line and stan officers OF the cavalry bat
talon, who appeared In uniform I'm ac-
cordance with orders issued last evening
by Maj. Charles Allenson, the command
er. II had been the expressed desire OF
some OF the men OF the two troors that
the entire battalion be ordered out. but
the size Of the church would not permit
their presence inside and so this was not
done
The details for the funeral were given
very fully. In addition 10 those who were
announced 10 take part in the ser
vices Mrs. Dickinson OF Springfield.
Mass. will render n solo
Other organizations which will be rep
resented will be Department OF Rhode
Island, O.. A. r.. Tower post. Union
lodge Of Masons. squadron OF cavalry OF
the Rhode Island brigade. Spanish Amer
scan War Veterans. order OF Elks. Vet
eran Firemen's association, and Paragon
commandery OF the United Order OF the
Golden Cross. Rev. Mr.. Woolley was
member Of the Providence lodge Of Elks
who, upon their arrival IN Pawtucket will
be Joined by the members OF Pawtucket
lodge.
The guard OF honor appointed last eve-
ming at the meeting Of Tower post. No. H.
q. A. r., 10 act while the body was ly-
Ing In state. consisted OF George Il.
Young. william A. Beatty. Charles +.
Read. John Maxwell. william Pettlngll,
Lyman southwick. George n. Hawkins
and Alvin G. Cash.
FLORAL TRIBUTES.
The greatest rumbcr OF beautiful floral
pieces were banked about the pulpit and
the heavy odor from them filed all the
church. Among these were the following
from the several organizations which
Stained the dead clergyman as d beloved
member: Compass and square, Union
lodge. No. 10. a. y. and A. AZ; Triangle
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