"MILITARY FUNERALS The bodies of Sergeant Frank Clifford Bliss, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Bliss of Whig Corners, and of Corporal Charles N. Hopkins, son of Mrs. A. T. Williams of Flycreek, were returned to their homes on Friday of last week for burial ... June 5th will be a day long remembered in Flycreek as an occasion when all our village people as well as many others united in a testimonial of appreciation of the heroism and self-sacrifice of John(sic) Hopkins whose body has but recently been brought home from overseas. The funeral obsequies were held at the Universalist church, Sunday, at 2 p. m., the Rev. Charles Kramer officiating. The Richfield band led the procession forming at the lodge rooms of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in the following manner: The American Legion, Ladies of the Golden Light Rebeccas, F. and A. M., Odd Fellows and Grangers, of all of which orders the deceased was an esteemed member, and marched to the church where the pastor gave a brief biographical sketch of the life that was given in the cause of liberty not only for the home land but other nationalities as well. At the close of the service the procession marched to the cemetery with the flag-draped and flower covered casket, where full military service was rendered and the body of a beloved son, brother and countryman was laid at rest. To the bereaved mother, brother and sister and friends the profound sympathy of every true hearted American will be extended, and in this, there is many another to share, who have lost loved ones on various battlefields. To the mother was given the flag that had covered the casket of her son, and as she looks upon it may her heart be comforted, as like Sparta, she gave a precious jewel for the cause of humanity and freedom of mankind. A noble offspring of a worthy grandsire and life long friend." ["The Otsego Farmer & Republican" (Cooperstown, NY), June 10, 1921, p. 4]