A successful merchant and president of the Newman Dry Goods Company.
Husband of Mary M. Houghton Newman
Civil War Veteran
Company A & K
29th & 10th Regiments
Maine Infantry
Arkansas City Daily Traveler – 07 Aug 1922
FUNERAL OF NEWMAN DRAWS LARGE CROWD
Not for many a day has there been such a large attendance service in this city, as there was on Sunday afternoon when the last words were said for the late A. A. Newman, the services having been held in the First Presbyterian church that afternoon at 4 o'clock. Mr. Newman's death occurred a week ago today in Alberta, Canada. Long before the time set for the service to begin the edifice was filled with friends of the deceased, who desired to look upon the face of A. A. Newman for the last time, and to pay their respects by being in attendance to listen to the discourse of this occasion, by Dr. W. M. Gardner, pastor of that church, of which the deceased was an honored member for a good many years.
At the hour of three the doors were open to the public and several hundred people called at the church before the time of the services, to view the body. The funeral was attended by at least 1200 people and they marveled at the elegant and costly display of flowers. There was a genuine garden of flowers on display at the front of the church and the casket was covered and surrounded by the choisest [sic] of the season's goods in this line. Many of them were presented by Arkansas City relatives and friends, while many of them came from other places where the deceased was known.
The large American flag belonging to the church, was flying at half mast, before the time for the service, and this was a very noticeable feature of the affair. More than fifty of the Newman store lady clerks attended the funeral in a body and they were seated in the center of the church.
The service began with the organ prelude, with E. M. Druley at the pipe organ. Then R. Otis Fowler rendered in his usual pleasing manner, "In the Garden," as a solo. Rev. Gardner then read the scripture lesson and this was followed by an earnest prayer, by Geo. O. Nichols, of Guthrie, who is a former pastor of the Presbyterian church here. The song, "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" was then sung by Guy Curfman, with Mr. Druley at the organ. This song was also beautifully rendered.
Rev. Gardner then gave one of the most interesting short sermons he has ever preached, on the text: "For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost, and of faith; and much people was added unto the Lord."--Acts 11-24.
In the short discourse there were many words of praise spoken for Mr. Newman, who was pictured by the pastor as a really good man, and one who lived his religion every day in the week. "He was a good man," was the theme throughout the address and the relatives, and friends as well, were pleased with the words of the pastor at this time. He spoke of the splendid character of the real man, for whom the audience and the entire community was mourning that day. He stated that the words applied to the lips, failed to express what the heart feels, in this case. The man is lost for the time being, he said, but will live again in the better and brighter world.
"In him, the pastor of this church had a real friend," Dr. Gardner stated, "and I will say that in all of the ten years of my pastorate of this church, I have never had a rebuke from this man, but rather the opposite, as he always gave me words of encouragement and cheer, rather than anything of a discouraging nature. It is not only the relatives who are mourning the loss of this good man, but the entire community as well. He was a public spirited man, and one who was tried and true in the things of this life. A Christian gentleman and a friend to all who knew him."
The body of Mr. Newman was laid to rest in the community mausoleum, in Riverview cemetery. There was also a large crowd in attendance at the place where the body was deposited for its last rest on this earth.
Honorary pall bearers were Major C. H. Searing, H. P. Farrar, W. H. Nelson, Chas. Williams, Dr. L. E. Brenz and R. C. Howard.
Active pall bearers included the following: Floyd Wright, R. D. Anderson, Richard Bird, Tom Stewart, Ed Walz and Guy Ecroyd, all of the Newman store.
Relatives and friends from out of town who were to attend the services were: Mr. and Mrs. Calvin H. Newman and Frank Warren of Emporia, T. H. McLaughlin and son Harry, and Major L. J. Miles of Pawhuska and W. F. Gooch of Winfield.
NOTE: obit provided by Contributor: Becky Doan (46821009)
Husband of Mary M. Houghton Newman
Civil War Veteran
Company A & K
29th & 10th Regiments
Maine Infantry
Arkansas City Daily Traveler – 07 Aug 1922
FUNERAL OF NEWMAN DRAWS LARGE CROWD
Not for many a day has there been such a large attendance service in this city, as there was on Sunday afternoon when the last words were said for the late A. A. Newman, the services having been held in the First Presbyterian church that afternoon at 4 o'clock. Mr. Newman's death occurred a week ago today in Alberta, Canada. Long before the time set for the service to begin the edifice was filled with friends of the deceased, who desired to look upon the face of A. A. Newman for the last time, and to pay their respects by being in attendance to listen to the discourse of this occasion, by Dr. W. M. Gardner, pastor of that church, of which the deceased was an honored member for a good many years.
At the hour of three the doors were open to the public and several hundred people called at the church before the time of the services, to view the body. The funeral was attended by at least 1200 people and they marveled at the elegant and costly display of flowers. There was a genuine garden of flowers on display at the front of the church and the casket was covered and surrounded by the choisest [sic] of the season's goods in this line. Many of them were presented by Arkansas City relatives and friends, while many of them came from other places where the deceased was known.
The large American flag belonging to the church, was flying at half mast, before the time for the service, and this was a very noticeable feature of the affair. More than fifty of the Newman store lady clerks attended the funeral in a body and they were seated in the center of the church.
The service began with the organ prelude, with E. M. Druley at the pipe organ. Then R. Otis Fowler rendered in his usual pleasing manner, "In the Garden," as a solo. Rev. Gardner then read the scripture lesson and this was followed by an earnest prayer, by Geo. O. Nichols, of Guthrie, who is a former pastor of the Presbyterian church here. The song, "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" was then sung by Guy Curfman, with Mr. Druley at the organ. This song was also beautifully rendered.
Rev. Gardner then gave one of the most interesting short sermons he has ever preached, on the text: "For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost, and of faith; and much people was added unto the Lord."--Acts 11-24.
In the short discourse there were many words of praise spoken for Mr. Newman, who was pictured by the pastor as a really good man, and one who lived his religion every day in the week. "He was a good man," was the theme throughout the address and the relatives, and friends as well, were pleased with the words of the pastor at this time. He spoke of the splendid character of the real man, for whom the audience and the entire community was mourning that day. He stated that the words applied to the lips, failed to express what the heart feels, in this case. The man is lost for the time being, he said, but will live again in the better and brighter world.
"In him, the pastor of this church had a real friend," Dr. Gardner stated, "and I will say that in all of the ten years of my pastorate of this church, I have never had a rebuke from this man, but rather the opposite, as he always gave me words of encouragement and cheer, rather than anything of a discouraging nature. It is not only the relatives who are mourning the loss of this good man, but the entire community as well. He was a public spirited man, and one who was tried and true in the things of this life. A Christian gentleman and a friend to all who knew him."
The body of Mr. Newman was laid to rest in the community mausoleum, in Riverview cemetery. There was also a large crowd in attendance at the place where the body was deposited for its last rest on this earth.
Honorary pall bearers were Major C. H. Searing, H. P. Farrar, W. H. Nelson, Chas. Williams, Dr. L. E. Brenz and R. C. Howard.
Active pall bearers included the following: Floyd Wright, R. D. Anderson, Richard Bird, Tom Stewart, Ed Walz and Guy Ecroyd, all of the Newman store.
Relatives and friends from out of town who were to attend the services were: Mr. and Mrs. Calvin H. Newman and Frank Warren of Emporia, T. H. McLaughlin and son Harry, and Major L. J. Miles of Pawhuska and W. F. Gooch of Winfield.
NOTE: obit provided by Contributor: Becky Doan (46821009)
A successful merchant and president of the Newman Dry Goods Company.
Husband of Mary M. Houghton Newman
Civil War Veteran
Company A & K
29th & 10th Regiments
Maine Infantry
Arkansas City Daily Traveler – 07 Aug 1922
FUNERAL OF NEWMAN DRAWS LARGE CROWD
Not for many a day has there been such a large attendance service in this city, as there was on Sunday afternoon when the last words were said for the late A. A. Newman, the services having been held in the First Presbyterian church that afternoon at 4 o'clock. Mr. Newman's death occurred a week ago today in Alberta, Canada. Long before the time set for the service to begin the edifice was filled with friends of the deceased, who desired to look upon the face of A. A. Newman for the last time, and to pay their respects by being in attendance to listen to the discourse of this occasion, by Dr. W. M. Gardner, pastor of that church, of which the deceased was an honored member for a good many years.
At the hour of three the doors were open to the public and several hundred people called at the church before the time of the services, to view the body. The funeral was attended by at least 1200 people and they marveled at the elegant and costly display of flowers. There was a genuine garden of flowers on display at the front of the church and the casket was covered and surrounded by the choisest [sic] of the season's goods in this line. Many of them were presented by Arkansas City relatives and friends, while many of them came from other places where the deceased was known.
The large American flag belonging to the church, was flying at half mast, before the time for the service, and this was a very noticeable feature of the affair. More than fifty of the Newman store lady clerks attended the funeral in a body and they were seated in the center of the church.
The service began with the organ prelude, with E. M. Druley at the pipe organ. Then R. Otis Fowler rendered in his usual pleasing manner, "In the Garden," as a solo. Rev. Gardner then read the scripture lesson and this was followed by an earnest prayer, by Geo. O. Nichols, of Guthrie, who is a former pastor of the Presbyterian church here. The song, "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" was then sung by Guy Curfman, with Mr. Druley at the organ. This song was also beautifully rendered.
Rev. Gardner then gave one of the most interesting short sermons he has ever preached, on the text: "For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost, and of faith; and much people was added unto the Lord."--Acts 11-24.
In the short discourse there were many words of praise spoken for Mr. Newman, who was pictured by the pastor as a really good man, and one who lived his religion every day in the week. "He was a good man," was the theme throughout the address and the relatives, and friends as well, were pleased with the words of the pastor at this time. He spoke of the splendid character of the real man, for whom the audience and the entire community was mourning that day. He stated that the words applied to the lips, failed to express what the heart feels, in this case. The man is lost for the time being, he said, but will live again in the better and brighter world.
"In him, the pastor of this church had a real friend," Dr. Gardner stated, "and I will say that in all of the ten years of my pastorate of this church, I have never had a rebuke from this man, but rather the opposite, as he always gave me words of encouragement and cheer, rather than anything of a discouraging nature. It is not only the relatives who are mourning the loss of this good man, but the entire community as well. He was a public spirited man, and one who was tried and true in the things of this life. A Christian gentleman and a friend to all who knew him."
The body of Mr. Newman was laid to rest in the community mausoleum, in Riverview cemetery. There was also a large crowd in attendance at the place where the body was deposited for its last rest on this earth.
Honorary pall bearers were Major C. H. Searing, H. P. Farrar, W. H. Nelson, Chas. Williams, Dr. L. E. Brenz and R. C. Howard.
Active pall bearers included the following: Floyd Wright, R. D. Anderson, Richard Bird, Tom Stewart, Ed Walz and Guy Ecroyd, all of the Newman store.
Relatives and friends from out of town who were to attend the services were: Mr. and Mrs. Calvin H. Newman and Frank Warren of Emporia, T. H. McLaughlin and son Harry, and Major L. J. Miles of Pawhuska and W. F. Gooch of Winfield.
NOTE: obit provided by Contributor: Becky Doan (46821009)
Husband of Mary M. Houghton Newman
Civil War Veteran
Company A & K
29th & 10th Regiments
Maine Infantry
Arkansas City Daily Traveler – 07 Aug 1922
FUNERAL OF NEWMAN DRAWS LARGE CROWD
Not for many a day has there been such a large attendance service in this city, as there was on Sunday afternoon when the last words were said for the late A. A. Newman, the services having been held in the First Presbyterian church that afternoon at 4 o'clock. Mr. Newman's death occurred a week ago today in Alberta, Canada. Long before the time set for the service to begin the edifice was filled with friends of the deceased, who desired to look upon the face of A. A. Newman for the last time, and to pay their respects by being in attendance to listen to the discourse of this occasion, by Dr. W. M. Gardner, pastor of that church, of which the deceased was an honored member for a good many years.
At the hour of three the doors were open to the public and several hundred people called at the church before the time of the services, to view the body. The funeral was attended by at least 1200 people and they marveled at the elegant and costly display of flowers. There was a genuine garden of flowers on display at the front of the church and the casket was covered and surrounded by the choisest [sic] of the season's goods in this line. Many of them were presented by Arkansas City relatives and friends, while many of them came from other places where the deceased was known.
The large American flag belonging to the church, was flying at half mast, before the time for the service, and this was a very noticeable feature of the affair. More than fifty of the Newman store lady clerks attended the funeral in a body and they were seated in the center of the church.
The service began with the organ prelude, with E. M. Druley at the pipe organ. Then R. Otis Fowler rendered in his usual pleasing manner, "In the Garden," as a solo. Rev. Gardner then read the scripture lesson and this was followed by an earnest prayer, by Geo. O. Nichols, of Guthrie, who is a former pastor of the Presbyterian church here. The song, "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" was then sung by Guy Curfman, with Mr. Druley at the organ. This song was also beautifully rendered.
Rev. Gardner then gave one of the most interesting short sermons he has ever preached, on the text: "For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost, and of faith; and much people was added unto the Lord."--Acts 11-24.
In the short discourse there were many words of praise spoken for Mr. Newman, who was pictured by the pastor as a really good man, and one who lived his religion every day in the week. "He was a good man," was the theme throughout the address and the relatives, and friends as well, were pleased with the words of the pastor at this time. He spoke of the splendid character of the real man, for whom the audience and the entire community was mourning that day. He stated that the words applied to the lips, failed to express what the heart feels, in this case. The man is lost for the time being, he said, but will live again in the better and brighter world.
"In him, the pastor of this church had a real friend," Dr. Gardner stated, "and I will say that in all of the ten years of my pastorate of this church, I have never had a rebuke from this man, but rather the opposite, as he always gave me words of encouragement and cheer, rather than anything of a discouraging nature. It is not only the relatives who are mourning the loss of this good man, but the entire community as well. He was a public spirited man, and one who was tried and true in the things of this life. A Christian gentleman and a friend to all who knew him."
The body of Mr. Newman was laid to rest in the community mausoleum, in Riverview cemetery. There was also a large crowd in attendance at the place where the body was deposited for its last rest on this earth.
Honorary pall bearers were Major C. H. Searing, H. P. Farrar, W. H. Nelson, Chas. Williams, Dr. L. E. Brenz and R. C. Howard.
Active pall bearers included the following: Floyd Wright, R. D. Anderson, Richard Bird, Tom Stewart, Ed Walz and Guy Ecroyd, all of the Newman store.
Relatives and friends from out of town who were to attend the services were: Mr. and Mrs. Calvin H. Newman and Frank Warren of Emporia, T. H. McLaughlin and son Harry, and Major L. J. Miles of Pawhuska and W. F. Gooch of Winfield.
NOTE: obit provided by Contributor: Becky Doan (46821009)
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