Salt Lake Tribune | 1910-01-21 | Page 11 | Friends Pay Growing Tribute to the Dead

FRIENDS PAY GHG TRIBUTE TO THE DEAD Funeral of Thomas Foutin at Ephraim Is Attended by Hundreds. Special to The Tribune, EPHRAIM, Jan. 20. One of the most largely attended funerals ever hold In this city waa thnt whloh took place this afternoon after-noon when the body of Thomas Foutin. one of the most highly respected citizens of this community, and one of tho well-known well-known men of the state, was laid at rest. He was the founder of the Golden Reef mine at Frisco, was one of the of-tlcors of-tlcors of the Ephraim Gun club, and was, during tho last week, re-elected as one of the directors of tho Ephraim bank. He wns taken sick about a week ago. but his condition was not thought to bo serious until Wednesday, when tho doctors doc-tors pronounced him dangerously 111 of pneumonia. He gradually grew worse until Saturday, when death ensued. Mr. Foutin was born In Mount Pleasant forty-five forty-five years aco. and. after mam-lne Miss Mary Thorpe of this city, they removed to Llslqore. -where they lived for a number num-ber of years. Ho served an city marshal at Elslnore for two terms, and also held many other responsible positions. Thoy then moved to this city. Shortly after their arrival ln Ephraim Mrs. Foutin died, leaving three small children. HIh eldest daughter hns been teaching at Hcnefor: She was called home, but did not reach here until after her father's death. The funeral services began at 2 o'clock, but tho procession left the homo a little earlier and marohed to thG North ward chapel, the Snow academy band, consisting con-sisting of twenty-five pieces, playing "I Need Thee Every Hour." Then came the Ephraim Gun club, tho members being be-ing dressed in their hunting suits. A small boy carried a banner -with the Inscription, In-scription, "Tom, we miss thee." Next came the directors of tho Bank of Ephraim. and following these were tho citizens. The casket was placed In the center of the building, and never before at any funeral fu-neral has there been present such a beautiful display of flowers. Many beautiful beau-tiful bouquets from Individual parties wero placed on tho casket, and on a tablo near by were placed a beautiful design de-sign from the Ephraim Gun club, one from the Golden Reef Mining compariy, and one from tho Misses LiUle Greaves, Alice Lund and Clara Dorlus. The scrvicea were conducted by Bishop John S. Beal. and tho Tabernacle choir, under the direction of Professor Frank sang. "Abide With Me" wns the first song by the choir, after which James Willardson offered tho opening prayer. "Come, Ye Disconsolate," was then sung by the choir. The first speaker was Andrew An-drew Ross of Joseph, who was one of Mr. Foutin's Intimate friends. Mayor i Monson of Mount Pleasant spoke In behalf be-half of the people of thnt city. Miss Rhoda Ransom sang a solo, "Just as I Am," after which David N. Beal, Joseph Johansen. Christian Willardson, Bishop John S. Beal nnd C. L. Thorpe spoke. A tenor solo. "Nearer. My God, to Thee." sung by John Bailey, after which the choir sang. "I Need Thee Every Hour." Tho Benediction was offered by Petor Peterson. , The casket was taken to tho henrso and the procession marched to the Park cemetery, where the Interment took place. The band played "I Need Thco Every Hour," "While the casket -was being lowered the band played, "Nearer, My God. to Thee." Tho grave was dedicated by Thomas Thompson.