Washington Fire Engine and Hose Company No. 1
Funerals 1854-1869
Information comes from research done by Margaret Hartman
from the minutes of the Washington Fire Engine and Hose Company No. 1
April 21, 1854-a meeting was held at the engine house and the president communicated to the company the sad intelligence of the death of Michael Affele, and that arrangements had been made for the interment of the body on Sunday, the 23rd inst. at 12 o'clock. A committee was appointed to make all the arrangements and they were instructed to employ the U.S. Brass Band for the occasion, a black and white rosette with a star in the center was substituted in lieu of the plain star for a funeral badge. The president and vice president were appointed to procure a ferry boat to take the funeral to Covington. The secretary was instructed to publish a call for the meeting on Sunday in the Newport Daily News and to address a communication to the president and members of the Hook and Ladder Company, inviting their cooperation in the funeral ceremonies.
April 23, 1854-a meeting was held at the hall for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to Michael Affel. After a few appropriate remarks from the president in regard to the occasion, the company appointed R B McCracken, Marshall and proceeded to the house of the deceased. From thence to Covington on the ferry boat Commodore and from Covington via Cincinnati and from there home. (Margaret's note: Michael Ufheil was the son of Joseph and Magdalena Ufhel and was born in Wasenweiler, Great Dukedom Baden Germany; He was 47 years of age, married and a tavern keeper)
October 6, 1855-the company was called together by an alarm of the bell when the president state that Mr. Loyd, an honorary member of the company was deceased. It was resolved that the company proceed to make arrangements to attend the funeral and Messrs. Weaner and Charters were appointed to procure a band. Messrs. Weaner and Caldwell were appointed to notify the Covington companies and Messrs. Caldwell and Jackson were to wait on the family.
February 4, 1856-Mr. Amos Stillwell a member of the company, was reported deceased.
March 19, 1858-a meeting was held to make preliminary arrangements to attend the funeral of Theodore M Justice. After a few very appropriate remarks from President G D Allen in regard to the deceased, Mr. Tuttle moved a committee be appointed to procure music; pallbearers elected were Alex Tuttle, Jacob Graff, William Hay and P Townsend. The pallbearers were to proceed to the house of the deceased after the meeting and inform the relatives of the proceedings of the meeting. Mr. Allen was to act as Marshall. The meeting was adjourned to meet at one o'clock the next day to attend the funeral.
March 20, 1858-met for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to Theodore M Justice. The company met according to appointment and proceeded to the house of the deceased and attended the funeral in a body.
May 21, 1859-called meeting. The president communicated to the company the sad intelligence of the death of Peter Linet; the funeral to take place on tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. There was to be a band of music hired and the Covington Fire Department was invited to pay the last tribute.
May 22, 1859-a meeting was held at 2-1/2 o'clock in the afternoon in the court house for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect for Peter Linet. After the President John G Collins made a few very neat and appropriate remarks suitable for the occasion, he appointed Messrs. King, Thompson, Allen and Tuttle pall bearers, after which the company formed in the following order: Washington Fire Co. No 1; Western Fire Co. No 4; Citizens Fire Co. No 3; Covington Fie Co. No 1. Accompanied by Menter's Cornet Band, they proceeded to the residence of the deceased and from there to the Catholic Church on Madison Street and from thence to the place of burial. From there, the Covington Companies were escorted to the Licking Bridge when the company returned to the court house.
March 28, 1861-the vice president stated that the meeting was called in order that the company may make such arrangements as they think proper to attend the funeral of Samuel Barber who was killed with being struck on the back of the head with a piece of the roof from the Art Palace, which was wrecked by the storm yesterday. He further stated, he was informed the funeral was appointed to wait on the family of the deceased and recommend that the funeral be postponed until the next morning. After a short absence, the committee returned and reported the funeral postponed until tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. A committee was appointed to procure a band and a carriage for the pall bearers.
March 29, 1861-the company, proceeded by the Garrison Band, proceeded to the residence of the deceased Samuel Barber, and from there to the Newport Cemetery and from there back to the engine house.
July 19, 1861-the president announced the sad intelligence of the death of Joseph Marianni, who departed this life on July 18th and was to be buried on the 20th. A committee was appointed to make arrangements and procure music and a carriage for the pall bearers.
July 20, 1861-the company formed in two ranks, proceeded by the Garrison Band, marched to the residence of the deceased Joseph Marianni, and from there to the place of burial, when the company returned to the engine house.
May 30, 1864-the company was called together by the president for the purpose of making suitable arrangements to attend the funeral of Samuel Schofield who death took place on Sunday evening, May 29th. Mr. Williams moved that the company attend the funeral of the deceased at 2 o'clock from the Episcopal Church, wearing the usual badge of mourning. Music was to be procured and the company resolved to accompany the remains as far as the tool gate. Pall bearers for the occasion were Messrs. Allen, Waring, Jackson and Golding. It was agreed that the pall bearers accompany the pall bearers who were appointed by the Odd Fellows of which organization the deceased was also a member.
June 1, 1864-at 2 o'clock pm the company repaired to the Episcopal Church where the funeral services were performed by Rev M Jeffries, for Samuel Schofield, after which the remains were escorted by the company as far as the corporation limits.
March 8, 1865-the fire company were called together upon the occasion of the death of William H Caldwell. pall bearers were appointed were Messrs. G D Allen, John P Jackson, Robert Waring, Alex Tuttle, Moses Cook and Pat H Wilson. The company proceeded to the residence of the deceased and after the usual ceremonies, the remains to their final resting place. Professor Mentor's band was in attendance.
June 24, 1865-the object of the meeting was to take into consideration the attendance of the funeral of Mr. C J Murdock. A band was to be procured and 10 years of crape.
June 25, 1864-at about 3 o'clock pm, the company repaired to Chas J Murdock's residence and after the services were performed, the body was escorted as far as the corporation limits.
August 1, 1865-meeting to take into consideration the attendance of the funeral of Jonathan Knight. Procure Mentor's Band and a carriage for the pall bearers. Adjourned to meet the next day at 8 o'clock.
Wednesday, August 2, 1865-afeter organizing the company proceeded to the residence of the deceased, Jonathan Knight, after which, headed by Mentor's Band, they accompanied the remains in a body to the Catholic Church on Madison street. After the ceremonies were over, the company proceeded to escort the remains to the corporation limits.
November 23, 1867-a meeting was called to take action concerning the funeral of R B MCCracken. Procure a band of music if necessary and to act in consort with the committees of the different orders through the city.
Sunday, November 24, 1867-the funeral of R B McCracken took place today after which a meeting was held and a committee appointed to draft resolutions concerning the departed member.
April 4, 1868-a meeting was held at the hall for the purpose of making arrangements for the funeral of George T Haake. The following named gentlemen volunteers to watch with the deceased, viz: John C Schroll, John Hubble, William Mariana and John Burcaw. The meeting adjourned to meet on Sunday, April 5th to attend the funeral.
March 23, 1869-a meeting was held at the court house to make arrangements to turn out the funeral of Moses Cook, who departed this life March 23, 1869 am.
March 24, 1869-at 1:30, the company met at the court house and after forming in line, proceeded to the residence of Moses Cook for the purpose of paying the last rites and respects to the remains. After the service at the house, the company followed the body in funeral procession to the head of Monmouth Street, they returned.