John Marriott - Funeral

The largest funeral ever held in Marriott was that of John Marriott, which took place Monday at 2 o'clock P.M. The services were held in the meeting house and Bishop James Richie presided. The choir sang, "God Moves in Mysterious Way." Prayer was offered by Elder Joseph, followed by the hymn, "Oh, My Father."

President L. W. Shurtliff spoke eloquently in tribute to the work of the deceased as a pioneer in the county and state who was amongst the few men who made the western part of America habitable by white men. He also spoke of the religious integrity and consistency of the deceased, and gave good counsel and words of consolation to those bereft.

President G. F. Middleton told of the conversion of the deceased fifty-six years ago, and of his steadfastness ever since, his experience extending all through the Nauvoo persecutions and the hardships of pioneer days in Utah. He spoke upon the loyalty of the deceased to his church relations.