Not since the writer has been resident of Weimar has he seen such a vast concourse of' people turn out to a funeral as was noted in this city last Friday when the mortal remains of Hon. Chas. A. Allen were committed to rest in the Odd Fellows' cemetery. With scores of buggies already out at the cemetery, the procession reached from the cemetery to the town itself, while hundreds walked out in advance of the procession. The funeral was to have taken place it 2 o'clock, but on account of the train bearing a brother of the deceased and the legislative committee from Austin being over an hour late, it was postponed until 3:30. At that hour the body of our beloved friend and brother was lowered into the grave, alter an impressive ceremony by the Oakland Masonic lodge, assisted by the lodges of Eagle Lake, Columbus, Halletsville, Schulenburg, Weimar and other points. Preceding this ceremony, however, a beautiful eulogy was delivered at the grave by Hon. A. T. McKinney of Walker county. In substance, this gentleman had the following to say of the honored dead:
"I came not to eulogize the dead, because the honorable gentleman whose remains lie before us needs no praise from my lips to his many friends here, for you all knew him perhaps better than we, for you have so testified by your act in making the selection that you did in sending him to represent you in the house of representatives of this great commonwealth. We came to show our respect as co-workers, and we have found him honorable to his trust, always faithful to every trust imposed upon him. He was not a theoretical, but a practical man, and served to the very best of his ability in doing for his constituents.
"His colleagues, with myself. who now stand around his open grave looking into that pallid face, and who represent the house of representatives of Texas in this sad duty, all have served with him on special committees, and knew his worth as a wan who always took the greatest interest in furthering the interests of this great state.
"I will say, in conclusion, as our remarks must be brief, that we representatives selected to represent the legislature especially call your attention to this departed representative as a true worker in the house and a christian gentleman, and will say to you, who loved him so well, that the house of representatives of Texas also knew him, and were indeed proud of him, and regret equally as you the demise of this moral, able and noble man.''
The Masonic; ceremonies were in charge of Past Master J. J. Mansfield, with Past Master H. J. Strunk of Halletsville as grand marshal.
The legislative committee sent rom Austin to assist In the funeral services was composed of Hons. A. T. McKinney of Walker, W. M. Schofield of Caldwell, Aug. Haxthausen of Harris, W. W. Caves of Live Oak, R. E. Westbrook of Hunt, R. R. Smith of Atascosa, A. S. Crisp of DeWitt, G. W. Fant of Cass, C. J. von Rosenberg of Fayette and ___ Jackson of EastIand.
The active pall bearers were Chas. J. G. Leesemann and J. H. Simpson of Columbus, Robert Little of Shimek, Raymond Winfree of Schulenburg, Geo. Herder and T. A. Hill of Weimar. The honorary pall bearers were Messrs. McKinney of Walker, Eant of Cass, Caves of Live Oak, Smith of Atascosa, Westbrook of Hunt, and Haxthausen of Harris.
The members of Oakland camp, Woodmen of the World, joined by those from neighboring camps, were present in the procession, and by their bowed heads and saddened countenances showed plainly the deep grief they felt at the death of their beloved brother.
The grave was covered with many beautiful floral tributes from friends here and at a distance.
Mr. Allen's great worth to the state and county, and the high esteem in which he was held, was amply attested by the large concourse of people present at his funeral.
Weimar Mercury, March 5, 1909, page 1
The following was contributed by Matt Cross (#(#46559125):
Schulenburg Sticker, 4 March 1909
HON. C. A. ALLEN DEAD.
Thursday afternoon last news was received here that the Hon. C. A. Allen had died at his home at Shimek near Oakland. His remains were laid to rest in the Odd Fellows’ Cemetery at Weimar Friday afternoon under the auspices of the Oakland Masonic lodge assisted by Masons from Schulenburg, LaGrange, Columbus and Weimar. County Judge J. J. Mausefield acting Worshipful Master. A committee from the legislature of which the deceased was a member was in attendance upon the funeral ceremony.
Mr. Allen was well and favorably known by the citizens of our little town who were pained to learn of his death. The Sticker joins them in extending sincere sympathy to the grief stricken widow and other relatives.
"I came not to eulogize the dead, because the honorable gentleman whose remains lie before us needs no praise from my lips to his many friends here, for you all knew him perhaps better than we, for you have so testified by your act in making the selection that you did in sending him to represent you in the house of representatives of this great commonwealth. We came to show our respect as co-workers, and we have found him honorable to his trust, always faithful to every trust imposed upon him. He was not a theoretical, but a practical man, and served to the very best of his ability in doing for his constituents.
"His colleagues, with myself. who now stand around his open grave looking into that pallid face, and who represent the house of representatives of Texas in this sad duty, all have served with him on special committees, and knew his worth as a wan who always took the greatest interest in furthering the interests of this great state.
"I will say, in conclusion, as our remarks must be brief, that we representatives selected to represent the legislature especially call your attention to this departed representative as a true worker in the house and a christian gentleman, and will say to you, who loved him so well, that the house of representatives of Texas also knew him, and were indeed proud of him, and regret equally as you the demise of this moral, able and noble man.''
The Masonic; ceremonies were in charge of Past Master J. J. Mansfield, with Past Master H. J. Strunk of Halletsville as grand marshal.
The legislative committee sent rom Austin to assist In the funeral services was composed of Hons. A. T. McKinney of Walker, W. M. Schofield of Caldwell, Aug. Haxthausen of Harris, W. W. Caves of Live Oak, R. E. Westbrook of Hunt, R. R. Smith of Atascosa, A. S. Crisp of DeWitt, G. W. Fant of Cass, C. J. von Rosenberg of Fayette and ___ Jackson of EastIand.
The active pall bearers were Chas. J. G. Leesemann and J. H. Simpson of Columbus, Robert Little of Shimek, Raymond Winfree of Schulenburg, Geo. Herder and T. A. Hill of Weimar. The honorary pall bearers were Messrs. McKinney of Walker, Eant of Cass, Caves of Live Oak, Smith of Atascosa, Westbrook of Hunt, and Haxthausen of Harris.
The members of Oakland camp, Woodmen of the World, joined by those from neighboring camps, were present in the procession, and by their bowed heads and saddened countenances showed plainly the deep grief they felt at the death of their beloved brother.
The grave was covered with many beautiful floral tributes from friends here and at a distance.
Mr. Allen's great worth to the state and county, and the high esteem in which he was held, was amply attested by the large concourse of people present at his funeral.
Weimar Mercury, March 5, 1909, page 1
The following was contributed by Matt Cross (#(#46559125):
Schulenburg Sticker, 4 March 1909
HON. C. A. ALLEN DEAD.
Thursday afternoon last news was received here that the Hon. C. A. Allen had died at his home at Shimek near Oakland. His remains were laid to rest in the Odd Fellows’ Cemetery at Weimar Friday afternoon under the auspices of the Oakland Masonic lodge assisted by Masons from Schulenburg, LaGrange, Columbus and Weimar. County Judge J. J. Mausefield acting Worshipful Master. A committee from the legislature of which the deceased was a member was in attendance upon the funeral ceremony.
Mr. Allen was well and favorably known by the citizens of our little town who were pained to learn of his death. The Sticker joins them in extending sincere sympathy to the grief stricken widow and other relatives.
Not since the writer has been resident of Weimar has he seen such a vast concourse of' people turn out to a funeral as was noted in this city last Friday when the mortal remains of Hon. Chas. A. Allen were committed to rest in the Odd Fellows' cemetery. With scores of buggies already out at the cemetery, the procession reached from the cemetery to the town itself, while hundreds walked out in advance of the procession. The funeral was to have taken place it 2 o'clock, but on account of the train bearing a brother of the deceased and the legislative committee from Austin being over an hour late, it was postponed until 3:30. At that hour the body of our beloved friend and brother was lowered into the grave, alter an impressive ceremony by the Oakland Masonic lodge, assisted by the lodges of Eagle Lake, Columbus, Halletsville, Schulenburg, Weimar and other points. Preceding this ceremony, however, a beautiful eulogy was delivered at the grave by Hon. A. T. McKinney of Walker county. In substance, this gentleman had the following to say of the honored dead:
"I came not to eulogize the dead, because the honorable gentleman whose remains lie before us needs no praise from my lips to his many friends here, for you all knew him perhaps better than we, for you have so testified by your act in making the selection that you did in sending him to represent you in the house of representatives of this great commonwealth. We came to show our respect as co-workers, and we have found him honorable to his trust, always faithful to every trust imposed upon him. He was not a theoretical, but a practical man, and served to the very best of his ability in doing for his constituents.
"His colleagues, with myself. who now stand around his open grave looking into that pallid face, and who represent the house of representatives of Texas in this sad duty, all have served with him on special committees, and knew his worth as a wan who always took the greatest interest in furthering the interests of this great state.
"I will say, in conclusion, as our remarks must be brief, that we representatives selected to represent the legislature especially call your attention to this departed representative as a true worker in the house and a christian gentleman, and will say to you, who loved him so well, that the house of representatives of Texas also knew him, and were indeed proud of him, and regret equally as you the demise of this moral, able and noble man.''
The Masonic; ceremonies were in charge of Past Master J. J. Mansfield, with Past Master H. J. Strunk of Halletsville as grand marshal.
The legislative committee sent rom Austin to assist In the funeral services was composed of Hons. A. T. McKinney of Walker, W. M. Schofield of Caldwell, Aug. Haxthausen of Harris, W. W. Caves of Live Oak, R. E. Westbrook of Hunt, R. R. Smith of Atascosa, A. S. Crisp of DeWitt, G. W. Fant of Cass, C. J. von Rosenberg of Fayette and ___ Jackson of EastIand.
The active pall bearers were Chas. J. G. Leesemann and J. H. Simpson of Columbus, Robert Little of Shimek, Raymond Winfree of Schulenburg, Geo. Herder and T. A. Hill of Weimar. The honorary pall bearers were Messrs. McKinney of Walker, Eant of Cass, Caves of Live Oak, Smith of Atascosa, Westbrook of Hunt, and Haxthausen of Harris.
The members of Oakland camp, Woodmen of the World, joined by those from neighboring camps, were present in the procession, and by their bowed heads and saddened countenances showed plainly the deep grief they felt at the death of their beloved brother.
The grave was covered with many beautiful floral tributes from friends here and at a distance.
Mr. Allen's great worth to the state and county, and the high esteem in which he was held, was amply attested by the large concourse of people present at his funeral.
Weimar Mercury, March 5, 1909, page 1
The following was contributed by Matt Cross (#(#46559125):
Schulenburg Sticker, 4 March 1909
HON. C. A. ALLEN DEAD.
Thursday afternoon last news was received here that the Hon. C. A. Allen had died at his home at Shimek near Oakland. His remains were laid to rest in the Odd Fellows’ Cemetery at Weimar Friday afternoon under the auspices of the Oakland Masonic lodge assisted by Masons from Schulenburg, LaGrange, Columbus and Weimar. County Judge J. J. Mausefield acting Worshipful Master. A committee from the legislature of which the deceased was a member was in attendance upon the funeral ceremony.
Mr. Allen was well and favorably known by the citizens of our little town who were pained to learn of his death. The Sticker joins them in extending sincere sympathy to the grief stricken widow and other relatives.
"I came not to eulogize the dead, because the honorable gentleman whose remains lie before us needs no praise from my lips to his many friends here, for you all knew him perhaps better than we, for you have so testified by your act in making the selection that you did in sending him to represent you in the house of representatives of this great commonwealth. We came to show our respect as co-workers, and we have found him honorable to his trust, always faithful to every trust imposed upon him. He was not a theoretical, but a practical man, and served to the very best of his ability in doing for his constituents.
"His colleagues, with myself. who now stand around his open grave looking into that pallid face, and who represent the house of representatives of Texas in this sad duty, all have served with him on special committees, and knew his worth as a wan who always took the greatest interest in furthering the interests of this great state.
"I will say, in conclusion, as our remarks must be brief, that we representatives selected to represent the legislature especially call your attention to this departed representative as a true worker in the house and a christian gentleman, and will say to you, who loved him so well, that the house of representatives of Texas also knew him, and were indeed proud of him, and regret equally as you the demise of this moral, able and noble man.''
The Masonic; ceremonies were in charge of Past Master J. J. Mansfield, with Past Master H. J. Strunk of Halletsville as grand marshal.
The legislative committee sent rom Austin to assist In the funeral services was composed of Hons. A. T. McKinney of Walker, W. M. Schofield of Caldwell, Aug. Haxthausen of Harris, W. W. Caves of Live Oak, R. E. Westbrook of Hunt, R. R. Smith of Atascosa, A. S. Crisp of DeWitt, G. W. Fant of Cass, C. J. von Rosenberg of Fayette and ___ Jackson of EastIand.
The active pall bearers were Chas. J. G. Leesemann and J. H. Simpson of Columbus, Robert Little of Shimek, Raymond Winfree of Schulenburg, Geo. Herder and T. A. Hill of Weimar. The honorary pall bearers were Messrs. McKinney of Walker, Eant of Cass, Caves of Live Oak, Smith of Atascosa, Westbrook of Hunt, and Haxthausen of Harris.
The members of Oakland camp, Woodmen of the World, joined by those from neighboring camps, were present in the procession, and by their bowed heads and saddened countenances showed plainly the deep grief they felt at the death of their beloved brother.
The grave was covered with many beautiful floral tributes from friends here and at a distance.
Mr. Allen's great worth to the state and county, and the high esteem in which he was held, was amply attested by the large concourse of people present at his funeral.
Weimar Mercury, March 5, 1909, page 1
The following was contributed by Matt Cross (#(#46559125):
Schulenburg Sticker, 4 March 1909
HON. C. A. ALLEN DEAD.
Thursday afternoon last news was received here that the Hon. C. A. Allen had died at his home at Shimek near Oakland. His remains were laid to rest in the Odd Fellows’ Cemetery at Weimar Friday afternoon under the auspices of the Oakland Masonic lodge assisted by Masons from Schulenburg, LaGrange, Columbus and Weimar. County Judge J. J. Mausefield acting Worshipful Master. A committee from the legislature of which the deceased was a member was in attendance upon the funeral ceremony.
Mr. Allen was well and favorably known by the citizens of our little town who were pained to learn of his death. The Sticker joins them in extending sincere sympathy to the grief stricken widow and other relatives.
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