Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), March 28,1877

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The Funeral of Capt. M.M. Wheeler

The funeral of Capt. M. M. Wheeler at the residence this afternoon was attended by the Board of Trade, Common Council and an immense gathering of citizens. Rev. H. H. Stebbins of Grace church officiated. The coffin bore handsome floral decorations. The services consisted of reading the scriptures and prayer, after which the body was viewed by the friends and acquaintances of the deceased among whom were noticed many sailors and poor people whom he had befriended. The bearers were W. R. Hosmer, R.J. Oliphant, N.W. Nutting, John T. Mott, W.T. Gilchrist, C.W. Jacobs, I.B. Poucher, Geo. H. Hess. Interment took place at Riverside cemetery.

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Date of Original
March 28,1877
Local identifier
GLN.5891
Language of Item
English
Donor
Richard Palmer
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Public domain: Copyright has expired according to the applicable Canadian or American laws. No restrictions on use.
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Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), March 28,1877