Many of the Obsequies Are Largely Attended, and Services Are Impressive
THOSE OF THE AFTERNOON
Between rise and set of the sun -- Dark Tuesday -- seventeen funerals were held in Canonsburg.
Every foot of standing room at and near the home of Mr. and Mrs. George C. McPeake, in East College street, was occupied Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock when funeral services for their son, Arthur, was conducted by Rev. A. J. Ashe, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. Ashe spoke at length. Several hymns were sung and after the conclusion of the service, burial was made at the Speer Spring cemetery.
Marcella Robinson, 17-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Laith Robinson, of 214 Barr street, South Side, was buried in the cemetery of the Payne A.M.E. church, following services conducted by Rev. C.A. McGee, pastor of that congregation. The church was completely filled with mourners and attendance was the greatest at any up to that time. The service began at 1 o'clock and was marked with solemnity.
Funeral services of John Nagi, whose body lay so long in the morgue, were held at St. Patrick's Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The service was very quiet and conducted the Rev. Thomas Zacharski, pastor of the church. Interment was made in St. Patrick's cemetery.
The body of Mrs. Callie Young was removed to the Hill Presbyterian cemetery for burial after the service at her late home in South Jefferson avenue. Many attended this service, which was conducted by the Rev. J.M. Work, assisted by Rev W. P. Aikin.
Walter Neish, the well-known newsboy, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Neish, of East Pike street, was buried about 6 o'clock Tuesday evening in Oak Spring cemetery, the service being conducted in the First Baptist church by the pastor, the Rev H.F. Loomis. Rev. Loomis said that good to Canonsburg might come from the disaster and that since God had given God could take away. Mrs. Loomis sang by request of Mrs. Neish.
Elizabeth Gleditsch, six-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Gleditsch, of West College street, was buried at Oak Spring cemetery about 4 o'clock. The rev. H. F. Loomis, who conducted the service, said that Christ had "come to gather his lilies," and that the little girl had been taken in her youth and innocence when she was sure of eternal peace.
When the funerals of Carl and Elizabeth Lane was held yesterday morning, the mother, Mrs. Wilmer Lane was allowed to attend the service. Mrs. lane had been seriously injured in the crush and for several days had been confined to the Canonsburg General hospital, and only a day or two ago was informed of the death of her babies. When the mother beheld her children, the first time since Saturday night, she collapsed, was carried from the room, but was soon revived.
The attending physician, Dr. J. C. Kelso, administered restoratives and says that Mrs. Lane will now get along all right. No further shock can injure her because she has received so many already.
Mrs. Lane was removed to her home in Pitt street shortly before noon.