The funeral of Joseph Wetmore Butler took place from his late residence on Emory street Friday. It was largely attended by his old friends and neighbors from various parts of this town, a choir composed of the Misses Morton and Messrs Chas. Clark and W. McCracken rendered appropriate music. J.S. Butler of Buffalo opened the services by speaking of his father's chief characteristics and closed by paying to his memory a truly beautiful tribute. By request of Mr. Butler and sister, Mrs. F. Dilte, Or. W.L. Woodbury read two selections from Whittier's poems and also two chapters from the New Testament. He was followed by Mr. K B. Babcock who commended the life of his deceased friend and spoke of him as a true and honorable man. Remains interred in Mt Adnah.
Published in the Fulton Times in 1882
Published in the Fulton Times in 1882
The funeral of Joseph Wetmore Butler took place from his late residence on Emory street Friday. It was largely attended by his old friends and neighbors from various parts of this town, a choir composed of the Misses Morton and Messrs Chas. Clark and W. McCracken rendered appropriate music. J.S. Butler of Buffalo opened the services by speaking of his father's chief characteristics and closed by paying to his memory a truly beautiful tribute. By request of Mr. Butler and sister, Mrs. F. Dilte, Or. W.L. Woodbury read two selections from Whittier's poems and also two chapters from the New Testament. He was followed by Mr. K B. Babcock who commended the life of his deceased friend and spoke of him as a true and honorable man. Remains interred in Mt Adnah.
Published in the Fulton Times in 1882
Published in the Fulton Times in 1882
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