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Tribute to memory of Wm. Armstrong, February 11, 1921, p. 1

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<center><b>TRIBUTE TO MEMORY OF WM. ARMSTRONG</center></b> <b><center>Held in High Esteem Not Only at Home But Among Strangers in Florida.</center></b> <br> The funeral of the late William Armstrong of Queenston took place in Sunday last at the residence of his son, Arthur, River Road. Being a beautiful day there was a large attendance to pay their last respects to an esteemed friend. The floral gifts were numerous and beautiful; many kind friends brought magnificent sprays and wreaths. The Niagara Peninsula Fruitgrowers' Association of which the, late Mr. Armstrong was president, sent a most magnificent wreath of varied flowers. The pupils of the Queenston Public School presented a beautiful cross of roses. Mr. Armstrong took great interest In the school of which he was a trustee for over 25 years) and he oftentimes went to the school and spoke to the children. It was indeed an appreciation of the young children to remember him so. The Women's Institute of Queenston sent a nice large wreath betoken of their sympathy. The Tourists Club of St. Augustine sent a beautiful cross of roses while the Florida Industrial College sent a large wreath of pink roses and other friends. <br> The Rev. J. E. Todd conducted the funeral in his usual bright and pleasing manner thus eulogised the deceased in glowing terms. He was assisted by his brother, Rev. T. R. Todd. Dr. Laidman also spoke ================================= the institution will undoubtedly feel his loss keenly. The beautiful flowers include a wreath of roses from the Tourist Club, and also a very handsome wreath from the Industrial School. Leaving Ponce's undertaking establishment on Cordova street the procession halted on Carrera street in front of the Grace Methodist Episcopal church, where pictures were taken. G. A. Morse, an undertaker from Niagara Falls, Can., sent southward by relatives of the late Prof. Armstrong, accompanied the remains to Canada, where the interment will take place. <br> <b>Left On Tour. </b><br> Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Auman, of Akron, O., after spending so much of the season here, have gone for a tour to Eustis, Daytona and other Florida points, but will return before long.<br>

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