Brooklyn Daily Eagle 16 November 1892:
FUNERAL OF FIREMAN ESTES
IT WAS ATTENDED FROM PILGRIM CHAPEL THIS AFTERNOON
Wayland A. Estes, the member of Engine company No. 4 who was killed in the Harbeck stores fire, was buried this afternoon from Pilgrim chapel, at the corner of Degraw and Henry streets. A detail of eighty men from the fire department and a representation of the Knights of S.t John and Malta attended the services. Chief Nevins issued an official order detailing one man from each company to report to Engine company No. 4. wearing uniform overcoats and caps, white shirts, collars and gloves, and a badge on the left breast shrouded. District Engineer James Doyle was in command of the detail. The order says "Wayland A. Estes was appointed December 15, 1885. He was a thorough fireman, fearless and prompt at the call of duty: his record was most excellent, and his loss is deeply felt by every member of the department." Mr. Estes leaves a widow, a son of 10 years, a daughter 3 years and a baby of 1 month. A check of $1,000from the firemen's relief fund for Mrs. Estes was signed yesterday by Mayor Boody and the trustees of the fund. She will also receive a pension of $300 a year from the city. The bodies of Estes and Spaulding were brought out from the ruiins by Philip Fry of Engine No. 31, who volunteered to climb down the into the burning storehouse.
FUNERAL OF FIREMAN ESTES
IT WAS ATTENDED FROM PILGRIM CHAPEL THIS AFTERNOON
Wayland A. Estes, the member of Engine company No. 4 who was killed in the Harbeck stores fire, was buried this afternoon from Pilgrim chapel, at the corner of Degraw and Henry streets. A detail of eighty men from the fire department and a representation of the Knights of S.t John and Malta attended the services. Chief Nevins issued an official order detailing one man from each company to report to Engine company No. 4. wearing uniform overcoats and caps, white shirts, collars and gloves, and a badge on the left breast shrouded. District Engineer James Doyle was in command of the detail. The order says "Wayland A. Estes was appointed December 15, 1885. He was a thorough fireman, fearless and prompt at the call of duty: his record was most excellent, and his loss is deeply felt by every member of the department." Mr. Estes leaves a widow, a son of 10 years, a daughter 3 years and a baby of 1 month. A check of $1,000from the firemen's relief fund for Mrs. Estes was signed yesterday by Mayor Boody and the trustees of the fund. She will also receive a pension of $300 a year from the city. The bodies of Estes and Spaulding were brought out from the ruiins by Philip Fry of Engine No. 31, who volunteered to climb down the into the burning storehouse.
Brooklyn Daily Eagle 16 November 1892:
FUNERAL OF FIREMAN ESTES
IT WAS ATTENDED FROM PILGRIM CHAPEL THIS AFTERNOON
Wayland A. Estes, the member of Engine company No. 4 who was killed in the Harbeck stores fire, was buried this afternoon from Pilgrim chapel, at the corner of Degraw and Henry streets. A detail of eighty men from the fire department and a representation of the Knights of S.t John and Malta attended the services. Chief Nevins issued an official order detailing one man from each company to report to Engine company No. 4. wearing uniform overcoats and caps, white shirts, collars and gloves, and a badge on the left breast shrouded. District Engineer James Doyle was in command of the detail. The order says "Wayland A. Estes was appointed December 15, 1885. He was a thorough fireman, fearless and prompt at the call of duty: his record was most excellent, and his loss is deeply felt by every member of the department." Mr. Estes leaves a widow, a son of 10 years, a daughter 3 years and a baby of 1 month. A check of $1,000from the firemen's relief fund for Mrs. Estes was signed yesterday by Mayor Boody and the trustees of the fund. She will also receive a pension of $300 a year from the city. The bodies of Estes and Spaulding were brought out from the ruiins by Philip Fry of Engine No. 31, who volunteered to climb down the into the burning storehouse.
FUNERAL OF FIREMAN ESTES
IT WAS ATTENDED FROM PILGRIM CHAPEL THIS AFTERNOON
Wayland A. Estes, the member of Engine company No. 4 who was killed in the Harbeck stores fire, was buried this afternoon from Pilgrim chapel, at the corner of Degraw and Henry streets. A detail of eighty men from the fire department and a representation of the Knights of S.t John and Malta attended the services. Chief Nevins issued an official order detailing one man from each company to report to Engine company No. 4. wearing uniform overcoats and caps, white shirts, collars and gloves, and a badge on the left breast shrouded. District Engineer James Doyle was in command of the detail. The order says "Wayland A. Estes was appointed December 15, 1885. He was a thorough fireman, fearless and prompt at the call of duty: his record was most excellent, and his loss is deeply felt by every member of the department." Mr. Estes leaves a widow, a son of 10 years, a daughter 3 years and a baby of 1 month. A check of $1,000from the firemen's relief fund for Mrs. Estes was signed yesterday by Mayor Boody and the trustees of the fund. She will also receive a pension of $300 a year from the city. The bodies of Estes and Spaulding were brought out from the ruiins by Philip Fry of Engine No. 31, who volunteered to climb down the into the burning storehouse.
Inscription
Fireman, Engine Co. No. 4 Brooklyn Fire Department. Killed While In The Discharge Of His Duty During A Fire At Harbeck's Stores Satureday Nov. 12, 1898. Aged 32 Years
Gravesite Details
Interred on 16 November 1892 See separate entries for Robert McDougall and Brooklyn Fire Department Monument
Family Members
Advertisement
Advertisement
