The funeral of Oliver W. Bowen
was held from his home on Reynolds
street Friday afternoon, with services
at the Congregational church at 2
o'clock. Rev, Clarence H. P.arber,
the pastor, was the oillclating clergy
man, assisted by Rev. F. J. Marsh,
of I’pton, Mass. The large number
that were present included the mem
bers of the Masonic fraternities with
which the deceased was affiliated, the
county commissioners, members of
the town and borough government,
business associates of a score of
years, members of other organizations
with which he was identified and
many friends from this and all the
surrounding towns. Engene H. Kel
sey, chief clerk of the commission
represented State Highway Commis
sioner J. H. Macdonald at the funeral.
Both clergymen paid fine tributes to
the deceased.
The musical part of the service, ar
ranged by Marcus Wood, included the
singing of Abide With Me, by a mixed
quartette—Misses Helen Leavens and
Marion 1). Chollar. Albert Day
and W. 11. Rarron—ttie solo. Thy Will
He Done. Miss Leavens, and a duet.
Miss Chollar and Everett O. Wood.
Miss Annie Hutchins was organist.
The members of Moriah lodge, Capt.
E. L. Darble, Marshall, occupied pews
along the middle aisle.
At the grave in Westfield cemetery
the Masonic ritualistic service was
impressively conducted. The floral j
tributes were beautiful. The bearers
were Edward S. Carpenter, Capt. A. 1’.
Woodward, Dr. F. P. Todd, E. II
Keaoh, representing Columbia com
mandery, K. T., Charles M. Adams,
Judge H. E. Hack, Charles S. Francis
and E. A. Winter, the last named of
Wlllimantie representing Moriah
lodge.
A. F. Wood was in charge of the
funeral arrangements.
OIL HEATER ABLAZE.
