Bourn, John R. (1875)
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- Category: Obituaries
- Posted: 15 November 2011
Mr. Bourn's Funeral
We are indebted to Major Wm Beck, of this city, who was present, for the particulars of Mr. John R. Bowen's (sic) funeral, which took place at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The Major informs us that there were at least 200 persons present, all anxious to testify their respect, and evince their affection for the honored dead. At a few minutes before 4 o'clock, the procession formed in front of his late residence, marched to the family burying ground, on a hill in the timber, some 500 yards from the house. There is a well cared for cemetery where the Higgins', the Shys', the Bohons', the Bourns' and other old citizens quietly sleep under the bluegrass sward.
Reaching the grave, the remains were taken in charge by Liberty Grange, and interred according to the Grange ritual, the Master making some impressive remarks, both before and after the body was consigned to the grave. When the body was lowered to its cold bed, flowers were profusely strewn on the coffin, by the gentlemen first, then by the ladies. There were several persons from Sedalia present, and the immediate friends and neighbors nearly all attended.
Major Beck assures us he never attended a more impressive or affecting funeral in his life and he says he never saw a burying ground where death seemed to be robbed of its terrors, more than on that grassy hill, where all that is mortal of John R. Bourn sleeps so quietly and peacefully. Truly, a good man rests here.
Source: Sedalia Daily Democrat
Submitter: Cathy Warbritton
