Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-29
FUNERALS.
lloyd |. Main.

of North Stonington, who died Oct. 2, at Camp Sheridan, Ala, were held Sunday afternoon, at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Leonard Main, with many relatives and friends at tending. Rev. Lucian Drury. pastor emeritus of the Third Baptist church of North Stenington. of which Mir. Main was member officiated assist ed by Rev. o. D. Fisher, pastor or the Congregational church, who spoke briefly and offered prayer Mrs. Bert hymns. MT. Drury based his remarks upon the words, For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him." Before conclud- ing his remarks. Mir. Drury paid 8 n.erited tribute to the excellent quali- lies of the departed one, who had lived worthily and died braveIy. MT Main had been in training at the base hes- pital in Camp Sheridan for first aid on the battlefield, and Mir. Drury in- corporated into his address a portion of a letter recently written by MT. Main to the North Stonington grange, of which he was a member. in ack- nowledgment of a gift sent him by the grange. The extract was as fol- lows: Words seem to fail me when try to express my feelings on paper; but remember. patrons. if ever I get the opportunity l shall try to express them in actions on the battlefieids ot France. My duties in this awful con- ftict will consist of trying to save the lives of some of our dear brothers whG have fallen on the battle fields, while fighting for a just and honest cause and, believe me. shall not forget tc act like a true soldier brother. 1 wouli willingly suffer that their sufferlngs might be eased, or do without that they might have. Pray for me that by the help of God I may be able to per: form all of my duties and always bt l found loyal to my country anu mJ | God"
 The body was clad in khaki uniform ! md over the casket in which it reste; was spread a large American flag while around it was massed profus | ion of magnificent flowers Amonl | the most beautiful pieces were noted a wreath from the family, a wreati from North Stonington grange, an' an immense bouquet of white cnrys anthemums from the Ideal club 0 l Preston.
 A detail from the Home Guard 0 Stonington was fin attendance, to ac as escort to the cemetery. As tn casket was borne out the Patrons 0 Husbandry, forming in two lines. cas roses upon it. The bearers were thre | cousins, Lester Main, Ernest Rich mond, Royal Babcocll and a friend Ernest Gray. Burial was in the fam l fly lot in Preston City cemetery, tn funeral party going by automobile cor i tege. Rev. F. w Tholen, pastor 0 the Baptist church at Preston City performed the committal service. Tn | Home Guard then fired saIure . three volleys, the bugier sounded tap and. as the sun' was sinking out c slght, the soldier boy was left to si
 lence and to sleep.
 Exactly two months before, on Aus 2Tth, well and strong, with bright pros
 poets in life before him. in answer {
 his eountrys call. he had left tn
 home of which lie was the joy an
 pride.
 Walter L. Tanning.
 Norwich relatives were in Provt
 dence Monday. to attend the funer1
 of Walter Lewis Tanning, held frol lis home, 1736 Westminster stree The requiem high mass in St. Mary , church at o'clock was sung by il
 rector, Rev. Jeremiah O'Meara. A American flag draped the casket. Bul ial was in the family plot in St. Frar cis cemetery, to which the raourne1
 went by automobile eortesc; ar r where 9 bugler sounded Taps at Il grave, There were choice floral form
 Mir. Tanning was captain of Con , pany A. Militia, Second Rhode Is
 and regiment At the outbreak of u
 Spanish American war he enlisted
 second lieutenant in Co, H, Fir
 R. I, Vols. serving throughout t. . war, and being promoted first Iieutel ant. He was a member of Allyn , Capron Camp, s. W. V. of Providene
 Mrs. Edward S. Purvis. 5 The funeral of Annie J. Boyd, wi
 of Edward s. Pufvis was held at h ilae home at o'clock, Monday al r ernoon. There was a good attendant
 Rev. A. S. Purhiss conducted the Sc 9 1 vices The bearers were Jarnes Hewi W. H. Baker. Horace Church, Edwa ? A. Cook. Burial was in Maplewo
 cemetery Undertalers Church a
 Allen had charge of the funeral a
 engagements.
 Capt. Charles p. Bushnell. 4 The funeral of Capt. Charles
 Bushnell was held Monday afterno ? from his late home at 25 Spring Ga
 den avenue. Many relatives a
 friends attended and there were ma - beautiful flowers, The funeral SC vices were conducted by Rev J. Eldr 5 Brown The bearers were John ? Gardner, George N. Beardow. Geor ? w. Dolbeare and Philip Sherids Q Burial was in Yantic cemetery whe
 Rev. Mir. Brown real a committal st
 vice. ....
 i Undertaken Gager had charge of t
 funeral arrangements.