Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 199, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 August 1915 — Funeral of George P. Daugherty Largely Attended. [ARTICLE]

Funeral of George P. Daugherty Largely Attended.

The funeral of George P. Daugherty -was held at his late residence on East Grace street Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock, being conducted by Rev. J. C. Parrett in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends of the splendid old citizen. A large number of old soldiers gathered at the home and furnished the pall bearers and escort They were taken to the cemetery in carriages and automobiles.

A special choir composed of Mrs. Edd J. Randle, Miss Doris Morlan, J. D. Allman and Carl Duvall furnished the music, and Mrs. Paul C. Cumick sang “The End of a Perfect Day.” At the grave the ritualistic service of the Grand Army of the Republic was conducted. A silk flag was placed upon the breast of the deceased by the Ladies of the G. A. R., this being a custom they have long followed. . Lewis L. Daugherty and son Henry, Highland, Lake county, Ind., the former a brother of the deceased, and the family of Mrs. William Daugherty, of Monticello, were here to attend the funeral.