Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 June 1901 — EX-GOV. TANNER LAID TO REST. [ARTICLE]

EX-GOV. TANNER LAID TO REST.

Last Tribute Paid to Memory of Former Illinois Executive. Ex-Gov. John R. Tanner was lnid to rest Sunday afternoon in Oak Ridge cemetery, near Springfield, within the shadow of the tomb of the martyred Lincoln. The funeral ceremonies were most impressive and were attended by a large number of people. The funeral was of a distinctly military character. The State paid its last respect to the dead Sunday morning, when 12,000 persons filed through the capitol building from 8 a. m. until 1:30 in the afternoon while the body lay in state. Duripg these hours a never-ceasing stream of humanity passed on either side of the casket and took a farewell look upon the familiar features. At 1:30 in the afternoon the body was removed from the adjutant general's offices, where the family took a last farewell; after which it was borue to the church, which was filled to overflowing. The services here were conducted by Archdeacon Taylor, assisted by Bishop Seymour, and were of an impressive character. These ended, the march to the cemetery was begun, three bands leading the military division, which was headed by Gen. Charles Fitz Simons of Chicago. In addition to the militia, G. A. R. and citizens, 1,000 coal miners and members of other labor organizations were in line. At the grave brief services were held, three volleys with blank cartridges fired by the regimental escort and taps sounded by a trumpeter.