Obituary: Handy. On the 11th instant, after a painful illness, R.J.H. Handy, in the 33d year of his age. His friends and those of the family are respectfully requested to attend his funeral tomorrow, (Wednesday) at 3 o'clock, from the residence of his brother, corner of Maryland avenue and 4 1/2 st.
The Evening Star, April 14, 1859
Funeral of a Fireman
The Franklin Fire Company, yesterday afternoon, paid the last and tribute of respect to the memory of their deceased comrade, Mr. R.W. Handy. During the solemn tolling of their mammoth bell, the Company headed by Esputa's martial band, escorted the remains of the deceased from his late residence on Maryland avenue, to the Congressional burying Ground, where they were interred with the usual impressive ceremonies of the fraternity.
The Evening Star, April 14, 1859
Funeral of a Fireman
The Franklin Fire Company, yesterday afternoon, paid the last and tribute of respect to the memory of their deceased comrade, Mr. R.W. Handy. During the solemn tolling of their mammoth bell, the Company headed by Esputa's martial band, escorted the remains of the deceased from his late residence on Maryland avenue, to the Congressional burying Ground, where they were interred with the usual impressive ceremonies of the fraternity.
Obituary: Handy. On the 11th instant, after a painful illness, R.J.H. Handy, in the 33d year of his age. His friends and those of the family are respectfully requested to attend his funeral tomorrow, (Wednesday) at 3 o'clock, from the residence of his brother, corner of Maryland avenue and 4 1/2 st.
The Evening Star, April 14, 1859
Funeral of a Fireman
The Franklin Fire Company, yesterday afternoon, paid the last and tribute of respect to the memory of their deceased comrade, Mr. R.W. Handy. During the solemn tolling of their mammoth bell, the Company headed by Esputa's martial band, escorted the remains of the deceased from his late residence on Maryland avenue, to the Congressional burying Ground, where they were interred with the usual impressive ceremonies of the fraternity.
The Evening Star, April 14, 1859
Funeral of a Fireman
The Franklin Fire Company, yesterday afternoon, paid the last and tribute of respect to the memory of their deceased comrade, Mr. R.W. Handy. During the solemn tolling of their mammoth bell, the Company headed by Esputa's martial band, escorted the remains of the deceased from his late residence on Maryland avenue, to the Congressional burying Ground, where they were interred with the usual impressive ceremonies of the fraternity.
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