Carpenter. On Sunday, August 23, 1891, of rheumatism, J.R.P. Carpenter. Funeral from his late residence,
1008 25th street on Wednesday, August 26 at 4 p.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend.
The Evening Star, August 24, 1891
Death of John P. Carpenter
Mr. John P. Carpenter died last evening at his residence, 1108 25th street after a prolonged illness. He was a
well-known contractor. He was a prominent member of the Knights of Pythias under whose auspices the
funeral will be held from his late residence, Wednesday evening at 4 o'clock, the deceased was 52 years and
leaves a wife and seven children -- one son and six daughters.
The Evening Star, August 27, 1891
Mr. John R.P. Carpenter's Funeral
The funeral of the late John R.P. Carpenter, a well-known master plasterer, took place yesterday afternoon
from his residence, No. 1008 25th street, and was attended by an immense throng of friends and relatives,
including the organizations of which he was a member. In the parlors the remains in a cloth-covered casket
reposed amid a profusion of floral offerings and here the impressive services of the Episcopal church were
read by Rev. P. du G. Trapier of St. Paul's. After a last view of the deceased by the many friends the remains
were taken to Congressional cemetery.
The escort was formed of Washington division, U.R. Knights ofPythias, with band; Syracusians Lodge, K. of P.; Cyrus Castle, Knights of the Golden Eagle, and the VeteranFiremen's Association. John W. Thompson and Chas. Coxen of the K. of P., F.C. Townsend and C.S. Tolsen
of K. of G.E. and John W. Carr and Fred Mohler of Veteran Firemen were the pallbearers. After the hearse
came the family, a widow with one son and six daughters, followed by the immediate relatives and friends,
including a large delegation of the builders' exchange. At the cememtery Rev. Mr. Rapier concluded the
burial services and the burial rites of the several orders were performed.
Carpenter. On Sunday, August 23, 1891, of rheumatism, J.R.P. Carpenter. Funeral from his late residence,
1008 25th street on Wednesday, August 26 at 4 p.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend.
The Evening Star, August 24, 1891
Death of John P. Carpenter
Mr. John P. Carpenter died last evening at his residence, 1108 25th street after a prolonged illness. He was a
well-known contractor. He was a prominent member of the Knights of Pythias under whose auspices the
funeral will be held from his late residence, Wednesday evening at 4 o'clock, the deceased was 52 years and
leaves a wife and seven children -- one son and six daughters.
The Evening Star, August 27, 1891
Mr. John R.P. Carpenter's Funeral
The funeral of the late John R.P. Carpenter, a well-known master plasterer, took place yesterday afternoon
from his residence, No. 1008 25th street, and was attended by an immense throng of friends and relatives,
including the organizations of which he was a member. In the parlors the remains in a cloth-covered casket
reposed amid a profusion of floral offerings and here the impressive services of the Episcopal church were
read by Rev. P. du G. Trapier of St. Paul's. After a last view of the deceased by the many friends the remains
were taken to Congressional cemetery.
The escort was formed of Washington division, U.R. Knights ofPythias, with band; Syracusians Lodge, K. of P.; Cyrus Castle, Knights of the Golden Eagle, and the VeteranFiremen's Association. John W. Thompson and Chas. Coxen of the K. of P., F.C. Townsend and C.S. Tolsen
of K. of G.E. and John W. Carr and Fred Mohler of Veteran Firemen were the pallbearers. After the hearse
came the family, a widow with one son and six daughters, followed by the immediate relatives and friends,
including a large delegation of the builders' exchange. At the cememtery Rev. Mr. Rapier concluded the
burial services and the burial rites of the several orders were performed.
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