Nicklin, William J.

Buried With Masonic Honors.
We quote the following from the Gloversville Standard:- "The funeral of William J. Nicklin was held Sunday afternoon from the late residence of the deceased at 72 School street. There was a very large attendance. The services were conducted by the Masonic lodge, there being a large representation present. The Rev. A. W. Bourn of the Baptist church also assisted in the obsequies. The floral tributes were from the Masonic lodge, the printers and friends of the family. The most conspicuous piece was a floral square and compass the gift from Gloversville lodge F. and A. M. There was also a floral pillow, a pretty design, presented by the fraternity. The tribute from the printers consisted of a small pillow composed of rare flowers and containing the figures "30" - emblamatic of the end. A profusion of white lillies was also placed on the casket being the gift of friends of the family. The pallbearers were: Messrs. Mark Shankland, William King, Arthur Van Wie, William Lansing, Charles Leach, W. S. Kearney. The remains were placed in the receiving vault at Prospect Hill Cemetery.