A Comrade's Funeral: The G.A.R. Buries a Destitute Veteran

Thos. H. Endicott, of Tumwater, a veteran of the war, aged 60 years, was buried at Bush Prairie yesterday afternoon by the members of Geo. H. Thomas Post, No. 5, G. A. R. Rev. Mr. Hopkins and Rev. Mr. Bruckner conducted the services. The old veteran had been in poor health for some time. He lived with his aged wife and a married daughter with several children, all of whom were said to be in destitute circumstances. The G. A. R. post of this city have relieved the family from time to time and bore all the expenses of the funeral. Commander Roberts, of the post, was in command of the delegation of old soldiers that attended the funeral. Endicott served in company F, 80th Indiana regiment.

E. Broyles of Tumwater contributes the following, which is published by request:

We miss you now, dear husband, For we know you are no more. Though your soul has gone to that bright world, Over on the golden shore. Yes, we miss you, dear old father, For we know that you are dead, While your lifeless form lies silent and cold Beneath your sodded bed. We miss you, dear old comrade, We miss you, one and all; Although we know you're gone from us, To answer to a higher call. And while your soul is flown on high, Your voice forever still, A place is vacant in our ranks You never more can fill.