Show William Banks Laid to Rest I William Banks a pioneer of 1852 and a veteran of the Walker War of 1853 died at his residence in the Fourth ward of this city March 31st The immediate cause of his death was diabetis and gangrene Funeral services vere held over his remains at the city pavilion April 2 The congregation was very large all the seats being occupied The meeting was called to order at 230 p m by Bishop A J Hansen The choir was led by Edward Williams with Miss Olivia Swenson at the piano They sang O My Father opening prayer by Albert Sweilsenchoir sang Wanted on the Other Side The first two speakers were Charles Monk and John Moore After these the Williams brothers and company rendered a selection selec-tion It is Well With My Soul in u masterly manner After the singing b A Hicks and J H Hayes delivered short addresses The speakers all bore a faithful testimony to the honesty und integrity of the deceased Bishop Hansen made the closing remarks The choir sang Farewell all Earthly Honors Hon-ors Benediction by President henry Gardner Brother Banks was born March 7th 1830 in the village of Abbington Shropshire England He was the son of William Banks and Elizabeth Taylor and was baptised Juno 25 1853 by Stephen Markham after coming to I Utah His first wife has been dead u number of years but his second wife Annie Jones still survives > him He has living six > suns thirtyfive grandchildren grand-children and ten great grandchildren Brother Banks was an honest industrious industri-ous citizen a loving husband and fathc and a faithful Latterday Saint The pulpit was draped in white muslin and beautified with potted flowers A large picture of the deceased was hung at tho back of the platform The pull bearers were Ed Thomas A Swensen W E Davis Lew Jones John Jones and Wm Jox Rest in peace H |