The Evening Star, March 16, 1887
Locals
The funeral of Samuel Bacon will take place from his residence tomorrow at 11 a.m. Interment at Congressional Cemetery.
The Evening Star, March 17, 1887
Funeral of Samuel Bacon
The funeral of Samuel Bacon took place this morning from his late residence, 1318 Rhode Island avenue. There was a large attendance of friends and relatives of the deceased and the presence of many prominent citizens testified to the regard and esteem in which he was held. Upon the casket, which was placed in the front parlor, rested a sheaf of wheat, emblematic of the life which had reached the fruition of the harvest. Services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Addison and Rev. Mr. Berry, and at their close the remains were borne to the hearse by the younger relatives of the deceased, as follows: S.H. Bacon, Dr. Ainsworth, A.T. Bacon, Samuel Bacon, George Howard, John A. Baker, Howard Bacon and H.H. Bacon. The interment was at the Congressional Cemetery.
The Evening Star, March 18, 1887
Samuel Bacon's Will
The will of the late Samuel Bacon was filed today. He leaves to his wife, Mary Ann Bacon, his household furniture, plate, pictures, etc., at 1319 Rhode Island avenue, and she, with his son, Samuel II, are named executors. To his widow he directs $200 to be paid monthly during life and the use of the house on Rhode Island avenue be given her. Should she move elsewhere she is to receive $50 per month additional, and this is to be in lieu of dower. To his son, Harry H. Bacon, he directs $200 to be paid at once, and $40 per month. To his son, S.H. Bacon, he leaves the residue of the property, and directs that it be divided between him and his three daughters, Caroline Hayward, Susannah Martin and Mary Ainsworth.
The Evening Star, March 16, 1887
Locals
The funeral of Samuel Bacon will take place from his residence tomorrow at 11 a.m. Interment at Congressional Cemetery.
The Evening Star, March 17, 1887
Funeral of Samuel Bacon
The funeral of Samuel Bacon took place this morning from his late residence, 1318 Rhode Island avenue. There was a large attendance of friends and relatives of the deceased and the presence of many prominent citizens testified to the regard and esteem in which he was held. Upon the casket, which was placed in the front parlor, rested a sheaf of wheat, emblematic of the life which had reached the fruition of the harvest. Services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Addison and Rev. Mr. Berry, and at their close the remains were borne to the hearse by the younger relatives of the deceased, as follows: S.H. Bacon, Dr. Ainsworth, A.T. Bacon, Samuel Bacon, George Howard, John A. Baker, Howard Bacon and H.H. Bacon. The interment was at the Congressional Cemetery.
The Evening Star, March 18, 1887
Samuel Bacon's Will
The will of the late Samuel Bacon was filed today. He leaves to his wife, Mary Ann Bacon, his household furniture, plate, pictures, etc., at 1319 Rhode Island avenue, and she, with his son, Samuel II, are named executors. To his widow he directs $200 to be paid monthly during life and the use of the house on Rhode Island avenue be given her. Should she move elsewhere she is to receive $50 per month additional, and this is to be in lieu of dower. To his son, Harry H. Bacon, he directs $200 to be paid at once, and $40 per month. To his son, S.H. Bacon, he leaves the residue of the property, and directs that it be divided between him and his three daughters, Caroline Hayward, Susannah Martin and Mary Ainsworth.
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