The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-31
MarshaIIs Band Follows Leader
to Last Resting Place.
Funeral of j. Il. Marshall Held
This Afternoon.
TRIBUTE BY DANA.
Judge of the District Court De-
Iiyers Touching Address.
MOdesty the Predominant Char-
acteristic OF Veteran Musician.

The funeral of John B. Marshall, dl-
rector of the renowned Marshalfs
Military band. who died Sunday even
ing was held at o'clock this after
noon. In recognition of his great pup
lie service, he was given pupllc ser
vice IN the city Auditorium and the
crowd of mourners convened there
marked how deeply his loss was 1elt IN
Topeka. -.
Previous to the service in the Audi
torium, the Episcopal ceremony was
held at the late residence, Az quincy,
where the body lay in state during the
forenoon. Canon r. K. Pooley OF
Grace cathedral conducted the SER
From the residence Marshall's band,
led by Mr.. Marshalrs successor, ID. u.
Kline, escorted the funeral PROCESSION
led by the knights Templars to the
Auditorium where the brother Knights
had charge of the services me me
mortal address was delivered by Judge
A. w. Dana.
once more the band escorted the
funeral procession. This time from
the Auditorium to the approach of the
Sixth street viaduct where extra street
cars were waiting to convey the
mourners to the interment service at
Topeka cemetery. These services were
corsducted by lodge No. 80 of the Ma
sonic order.
AS the long procession marched the
street. the band in mourning for its
leader, played the Memorial march of
Ripley I'VE Honor the Brave. the
dirse ''DoIore" of Pattee and the
men marched at the head of the pro-
cession.
Judge Dana's Address.
The address of Judge A. w. Dana in
memory of one of Topeka's greatest
citizens follows
10 Gyy
memory of our good friend-modest,
unadorned, generous and wholesome
John Marshall.
lone will examine the Who is Who
boo of Topeka in vain for even 4
mention of his name This is due 70
the extreme modesty of the man. John
Marshall was more than private In
dividual: he was one of our most wide
" known citizens. In a very true
sense he belonged to the public; the
people of his city claimed him as their
own, and they honor his memory. The
figure of John Marshall. in uniform, is
familiar to a greater number. of men,
women and children of Topeka than
that of any other of It's citizens. and as
the leader of his band his reputation is
not confined to the limits of his own
state.
John B.. Marshall was born. in Cora,
wall. England. February 2. 1850. and
came to Topeka in about his twenty
second year. where he has ever since
resided. In 1872 he married Miss Hilda
Falk of this city who with their two
sons, John B.. jr, and Albert H, sur
vive to mourn his death. Mr.. Marshall's
business was that of building con-
tractor which he followed for many
years in this city with success. The
fact that he was a member of the city
council for several years of which body
he was president. that he was elected
to the office of register of deeds Of
Sha vince county. that he was superin-
tendent of the city light plant for nine
years, as well as other positions of
trust and confidence which he held.
attest to the esteem in which he was
held by his fellow citizens.
He Stunned Publicity.
John Marshall was one of the most
delightful of men. He was plain, sim
pie and modest; did not seek notoriety
rather avoided it. He was a charming
companion, one out of a hundred to sit