Btry E. 331st F.A.
Obituary:
1920
Body of Guy E. Newton is Laid to Rest with Military Honors
Guy E. Newton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Newton, was born April 20, 1896, on the home farm near Snareville, and departed this life Sept. 30 1918, while serving with the A. E. F. in England, aged twenty-two years and five months.
He spent almost his entire life in the vicinity of Snareville, attending the district school there, later entering the Castleton high school, from which he was graduated June 3, 1914.
He was called to the colors in June, 1918 and left for Camp Grant, Rockford, June 25th. He was transferred to Camp Robinson, Wis., about July 5th, and from there, on Sept. 9th, to New York, sailing for England Sept. ??. From England came the news of his death, accompanied by words of Sympathy from the Captain of Battery E. 331st Field Artillery, of which Guy was a member.
He was buried in England temporarily, like a great many other boys who fell before they reached the scene of action. A few days ago the parents received word that his body had arrived at New York, and a few days afterwards the remains arrived at home. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Snareville church, and were among the largest, in the point of attendance, of any ever held in this community. The roads were filled by scores of automobiles, and hundreds of people stood in the church yard, or sat in their cars, as not more than a fourth of the people present were able to get in the church.
The Rev. L. V. Harmon, pastor of the Wyoming Methodist Episcopal church, gave the sermon, using as his text, "But as is his part the goeth down to battle, so shall his part be that tarrieth by the stuff: they shall part alike," I. Sam 30:24. Mr. Harmon chose as his theme "Eternal Life the Reward of the Faithful" He said that the reward is a crown, not one that carried with it domination, but one of righteousness, imperishable and eternal. He said: ‘In this world's conflict before the victory was won, and second, those who for one reason or another were prevented from active participation in the fighting. These are the two classes mentioned here—those who have been faithful unto death and the those tarried by the stuff. The rewards of this world are for the few only, and are not always bestowed with justice, but the reward of eternal life is for all."
The speaker said that we should not be discouraged because of the seeming futility of the sacrifice our boys made. Our boys showed the people of Europe the greatness and character of the American people, but Europe had not reached the place where we could teach her anything. She is unteachable; therefore, the body of every boy brought back here in a casket is a solemn protest against any league or alliance that will make possible the sending of American boys over there to settle her ancient political and commercial quarrels.
It is sad, yet consoling to the parent and friends of Guy Newton to know that his final resting place is to be back where he was born, in the very shadows of the little Methodist church he received his religious training, and also near the district school where he spent so many of his boyhood days.
The American Legion post had charge of the body at the cemetery, more than fifty of the members being present. They formed two lines extending from the church to the cemetery. American Legion men acted as pall bearers, and led by G. A. R. veterans and the minister, they bore his body between these two lines to the cemetery. At the grave the American Legion ritual was given. A firing squad fired a salute and the bugler sounded taps as the last requiem of Guy E. Newton.
Obituary:
1920
Body of Guy E. Newton is Laid to Rest with Military Honors
Guy E. Newton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Newton, was born April 20, 1896, on the home farm near Snareville, and departed this life Sept. 30 1918, while serving with the A. E. F. in England, aged twenty-two years and five months.
He spent almost his entire life in the vicinity of Snareville, attending the district school there, later entering the Castleton high school, from which he was graduated June 3, 1914.
He was called to the colors in June, 1918 and left for Camp Grant, Rockford, June 25th. He was transferred to Camp Robinson, Wis., about July 5th, and from there, on Sept. 9th, to New York, sailing for England Sept. ??. From England came the news of his death, accompanied by words of Sympathy from the Captain of Battery E. 331st Field Artillery, of which Guy was a member.
He was buried in England temporarily, like a great many other boys who fell before they reached the scene of action. A few days ago the parents received word that his body had arrived at New York, and a few days afterwards the remains arrived at home. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Snareville church, and were among the largest, in the point of attendance, of any ever held in this community. The roads were filled by scores of automobiles, and hundreds of people stood in the church yard, or sat in their cars, as not more than a fourth of the people present were able to get in the church.
The Rev. L. V. Harmon, pastor of the Wyoming Methodist Episcopal church, gave the sermon, using as his text, "But as is his part the goeth down to battle, so shall his part be that tarrieth by the stuff: they shall part alike," I. Sam 30:24. Mr. Harmon chose as his theme "Eternal Life the Reward of the Faithful" He said that the reward is a crown, not one that carried with it domination, but one of righteousness, imperishable and eternal. He said: ‘In this world's conflict before the victory was won, and second, those who for one reason or another were prevented from active participation in the fighting. These are the two classes mentioned here—those who have been faithful unto death and the those tarried by the stuff. The rewards of this world are for the few only, and are not always bestowed with justice, but the reward of eternal life is for all."
The speaker said that we should not be discouraged because of the seeming futility of the sacrifice our boys made. Our boys showed the people of Europe the greatness and character of the American people, but Europe had not reached the place where we could teach her anything. She is unteachable; therefore, the body of every boy brought back here in a casket is a solemn protest against any league or alliance that will make possible the sending of American boys over there to settle her ancient political and commercial quarrels.
It is sad, yet consoling to the parent and friends of Guy Newton to know that his final resting place is to be back where he was born, in the very shadows of the little Methodist church he received his religious training, and also near the district school where he spent so many of his boyhood days.
The American Legion post had charge of the body at the cemetery, more than fifty of the members being present. They formed two lines extending from the church to the cemetery. American Legion men acted as pall bearers, and led by G. A. R. veterans and the minister, they bore his body between these two lines to the cemetery. At the grave the American Legion ritual was given. A firing squad fired a salute and the bugler sounded taps as the last requiem of Guy E. Newton.
Btry E. 331st F.A.
Obituary:
1920
Body of Guy E. Newton is Laid to Rest with Military Honors
Guy E. Newton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Newton, was born April 20, 1896, on the home farm near Snareville, and departed this life Sept. 30 1918, while serving with the A. E. F. in England, aged twenty-two years and five months.
He spent almost his entire life in the vicinity of Snareville, attending the district school there, later entering the Castleton high school, from which he was graduated June 3, 1914.
He was called to the colors in June, 1918 and left for Camp Grant, Rockford, June 25th. He was transferred to Camp Robinson, Wis., about July 5th, and from there, on Sept. 9th, to New York, sailing for England Sept. ??. From England came the news of his death, accompanied by words of Sympathy from the Captain of Battery E. 331st Field Artillery, of which Guy was a member.
He was buried in England temporarily, like a great many other boys who fell before they reached the scene of action. A few days ago the parents received word that his body had arrived at New York, and a few days afterwards the remains arrived at home. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Snareville church, and were among the largest, in the point of attendance, of any ever held in this community. The roads were filled by scores of automobiles, and hundreds of people stood in the church yard, or sat in their cars, as not more than a fourth of the people present were able to get in the church.
The Rev. L. V. Harmon, pastor of the Wyoming Methodist Episcopal church, gave the sermon, using as his text, "But as is his part the goeth down to battle, so shall his part be that tarrieth by the stuff: they shall part alike," I. Sam 30:24. Mr. Harmon chose as his theme "Eternal Life the Reward of the Faithful" He said that the reward is a crown, not one that carried with it domination, but one of righteousness, imperishable and eternal. He said: ‘In this world's conflict before the victory was won, and second, those who for one reason or another were prevented from active participation in the fighting. These are the two classes mentioned here—those who have been faithful unto death and the those tarried by the stuff. The rewards of this world are for the few only, and are not always bestowed with justice, but the reward of eternal life is for all."
The speaker said that we should not be discouraged because of the seeming futility of the sacrifice our boys made. Our boys showed the people of Europe the greatness and character of the American people, but Europe had not reached the place where we could teach her anything. She is unteachable; therefore, the body of every boy brought back here in a casket is a solemn protest against any league or alliance that will make possible the sending of American boys over there to settle her ancient political and commercial quarrels.
It is sad, yet consoling to the parent and friends of Guy Newton to know that his final resting place is to be back where he was born, in the very shadows of the little Methodist church he received his religious training, and also near the district school where he spent so many of his boyhood days.
The American Legion post had charge of the body at the cemetery, more than fifty of the members being present. They formed two lines extending from the church to the cemetery. American Legion men acted as pall bearers, and led by G. A. R. veterans and the minister, they bore his body between these two lines to the cemetery. At the grave the American Legion ritual was given. A firing squad fired a salute and the bugler sounded taps as the last requiem of Guy E. Newton.
Obituary:
1920
Body of Guy E. Newton is Laid to Rest with Military Honors
Guy E. Newton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Newton, was born April 20, 1896, on the home farm near Snareville, and departed this life Sept. 30 1918, while serving with the A. E. F. in England, aged twenty-two years and five months.
He spent almost his entire life in the vicinity of Snareville, attending the district school there, later entering the Castleton high school, from which he was graduated June 3, 1914.
He was called to the colors in June, 1918 and left for Camp Grant, Rockford, June 25th. He was transferred to Camp Robinson, Wis., about July 5th, and from there, on Sept. 9th, to New York, sailing for England Sept. ??. From England came the news of his death, accompanied by words of Sympathy from the Captain of Battery E. 331st Field Artillery, of which Guy was a member.
He was buried in England temporarily, like a great many other boys who fell before they reached the scene of action. A few days ago the parents received word that his body had arrived at New York, and a few days afterwards the remains arrived at home. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Snareville church, and were among the largest, in the point of attendance, of any ever held in this community. The roads were filled by scores of automobiles, and hundreds of people stood in the church yard, or sat in their cars, as not more than a fourth of the people present were able to get in the church.
The Rev. L. V. Harmon, pastor of the Wyoming Methodist Episcopal church, gave the sermon, using as his text, "But as is his part the goeth down to battle, so shall his part be that tarrieth by the stuff: they shall part alike," I. Sam 30:24. Mr. Harmon chose as his theme "Eternal Life the Reward of the Faithful" He said that the reward is a crown, not one that carried with it domination, but one of righteousness, imperishable and eternal. He said: ‘In this world's conflict before the victory was won, and second, those who for one reason or another were prevented from active participation in the fighting. These are the two classes mentioned here—those who have been faithful unto death and the those tarried by the stuff. The rewards of this world are for the few only, and are not always bestowed with justice, but the reward of eternal life is for all."
The speaker said that we should not be discouraged because of the seeming futility of the sacrifice our boys made. Our boys showed the people of Europe the greatness and character of the American people, but Europe had not reached the place where we could teach her anything. She is unteachable; therefore, the body of every boy brought back here in a casket is a solemn protest against any league or alliance that will make possible the sending of American boys over there to settle her ancient political and commercial quarrels.
It is sad, yet consoling to the parent and friends of Guy Newton to know that his final resting place is to be back where he was born, in the very shadows of the little Methodist church he received his religious training, and also near the district school where he spent so many of his boyhood days.
The American Legion post had charge of the body at the cemetery, more than fifty of the members being present. They formed two lines extending from the church to the cemetery. American Legion men acted as pall bearers, and led by G. A. R. veterans and the minister, they bore his body between these two lines to the cemetery. At the grave the American Legion ritual was given. A firing squad fired a salute and the bugler sounded taps as the last requiem of Guy E. Newton.
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