The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-11
Ex-MAY0R' S BODY
BORNE TO TOMB
Bells Toll and Business Is Suspended
During obsequies of w. C.
Maybury.


fitting accompaniment to the citys
great grief tor the loss OF one OF her
loved sons. the remains OF former
Mayor William Cotter Maybury were
borne TO their final resting place In
the family lot In Elmwood cemetery.
Monday afternoon.
No greater homage was ever paid a
citizen OF Detroit than that bestowed
at the bier OF the beloved ex-mayor.
The high esteem In which he was held
by his fellow men found expression
In every conceivable form. 1t was
attested by the indescribable profu-
sion OF floral emblems. by the great
outpouring OF citizens In all walks or
life, who filled the Masonic temple
auditorium 10 the street doors and
even beyond; by the general atmos-
phere OF gloom that pervaded every
section of the city and caused men
To pause In their tasks as the funeral
hour drew near.
In conformity with the mayors
proclamation. many OF the large bust
ness houses closed their doors from
2:30 to 1880. In all the schools the
teachers devoted half hour TO ac-
quainting their pupils with the
achiements of the departed ex-mayor.
Bells on the fire houses were tolled
street car wheels stopped. machinery
ceased to hum, and flags everywhere
were displayed at half-mast. All De-
troit was in mourning. and when the
grave closed over Mr. Maybury's
eventful career. all that could be done
10 honor his memory had been done.
Mourned by thousands, great man
and good citizen had gone TO his re-
ward.
Funeral Services In Temple.
In the subdued glow OF electric
lights and an atmosphere heavily lad
en- with the combined fragrance or
many flowers. the funeral services be-
gan In the auditorium OF the Masonic
temple promptly at 2:30 o'clock. The
simple. black, cloth-covered casket
stood just In front OF the stage, and
had sor background a scene repre-
senting the vale of tears" used In
the initiation ceremony OF the con-
sistory. The form Of the deceased
mayor reposed IS in sleep. In the
lapel OF his coat was tiny strip or
red ribbon, the emblem Of the Legion
of Honor. A blanket OF red roses. the
gift OF the family, covered a portion
OF casket. and on 1t rested the swords
Mr.. Maybury carried as commander
in-chief and past commander in chief
OF the Detroit Commandery, and two
plumed chapeaux; the jewel OF the
Legion OF Honor, and the jewel OF the
deputy Of the thirty-third degree.
To the left OF the casket were seat.
ed members of the Old Guard OF the
Detroit Commandery, and to the right,
members OF the Thirty-third degree.
the Masonic Temple association. and
members OF the family. To the left.
in the main body OF the auditorium
were Gov. Warner, Lieut.-Gov. Kelly
Mayor Breitmeyer, ex-mayors of the
city, county and city officials and
members OF the common council. The
seats to the right were occupied by
Mr.. Maybury.s law partners, Alfred
Lucking, II. II. Emmons and Harry
F. Helfmann; members OF the Ma
sonic Fraternity and honorary pail
bearers, including prominent men
| from both city and state. The gallery
was open to the public and was far
too small to accommodate the crowd
that sought admittance. The plat
form was reserved for the vestry and
choir OF st. Peters Episcopal church,
! of which deceased was senior warden
for 25 years.
Bishop Williams Officiatea
I Bishop Williams, OF the Diocese OF
Detroit &c fiieiated- In the reading of
the Episcopal burial service, and was
assisted by the Rev. ii. Clarkson Att
water, rector OF ST. Peters. In ac-
cordance with the custom OF the
Eo rnadn Tho
full vested choir OF st. Peters church
opened the service with the singing
OF the professional as they marched
up the center aisle and took their
places on the platform. Harold Jarvis
rendered two solos. THE Beautiful
Isle OF Somewhere particular
favorite with Mr.. Maybury. and
Christian. Good Night" The singing
OF the burial chant from the prayer
book and the occasional closed the
service, after which the flower-laden
casket was borne to the waiting
hearse by eight Of Mr.. Maybury's
closest friends. each OF whom wore
the white leathern apron OF Master
Mason.
The funeral cortege was headed by
two platoons OF mounted police under
Supt. Downey and two platoons oil
police on foot. Behind them marched
band OF SO pieces. composed OF must
clans from various organizations. De
troit Commandery No. and Damas-
Gus Commandery No. AZ completed
the first division.
Another band OF sc pieces headed
the second division which comprised
in the order named, the Michigan
Sovereign Consistory. Union lodge oil
Master Masons, the active and honor
airy pallbearers. the hearse and
mourners and carriages containing
city officials and friends OF the family
The cortege moved down Lafayette
to Woodward. thence to JEFFERSON 70
Elmwood and TO the cemetery.
At the Grave.
At the rave the services were In
charge OF Union lodge, OF which do
ceased was a member, and the beau
tiful Masonic ritual was followed 10
the letter. An impressive feature was
/ the presentation OF Mr.. Maybury'
masonic ring to his nephew, Henry
I Cotter Maybury. OF New York. BY
Fred II. Warren.
Then, while all about stood with
bowed heads, a bugler sounded taps
AS the last notes died on the air
those gathered at the grave turned
slowly and sadly away. They had
performed their last service for VII