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May 15, 1909
The Sun
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
In Gas City, Ind., on May 14, 88-year-old Elias B. Burns, near death, has his funeral sermon preached by Rev. Henry Schwalm in his home with 40 friends present; he briefly seems stronger before relapsing.
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ATTENDS HIS OWN FUNERAL.
Indiana Man, Near Death, Has Services Performed In the Presence of Friends.
Gas City, Ind., May 14.--Elias B. Burns has heard the sermon for his own funeral preached. Mr. Burns, who is at the point of death, decided that he wanted to hear his funeral sermon, and he sent word to his minister, the Rev. Henry Schwalm, that if he was living at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon he wanted him to come to his home and preach the sermon. He said if he was not living the members of the family could make any arrangements they desired.
Forty friends and neighbors of the sick man were present. After songs and prayer the minister preached from the eighth chapter of Romans.
The sick man seemed satisfied with the sermon and seemed slightly stronger for a few hours. Then he suffered a relapse and became delirious. Mr. Burns is 88 years old.
Indiana Man, Near Death, Has Services Performed In the Presence of Friends.
Gas City, Ind., May 14.--Elias B. Burns has heard the sermon for his own funeral preached. Mr. Burns, who is at the point of death, decided that he wanted to hear his funeral sermon, and he sent word to his minister, the Rev. Henry Schwalm, that if he was living at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon he wanted him to come to his home and preach the sermon. He said if he was not living the members of the family could make any arrangements they desired.
Forty friends and neighbors of the sick man were present. After songs and prayer the minister preached from the eighth chapter of Romans.
The sick man seemed satisfied with the sermon and seemed slightly stronger for a few hours. Then he suffered a relapse and became delirious. Mr. Burns is 88 years old.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Providence Divine
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Own Funeral
Funeral Sermon
Near Death
Gas City
Elias Burns
What entities or persons were involved?
Elias B. Burns
Rev. Henry Schwalm
Where did it happen?
Gas City, Ind.
Story Details
Key Persons
Elias B. Burns
Rev. Henry Schwalm
Location
Gas City, Ind.
Event Date
May 14
Story Details
Elias B. Burns, 88 and near death, arranges for Rev. Henry Schwalm to preach his funeral sermon at his home if he is still alive at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon; 40 friends attend, and after the sermon from Romans chapter eight, Burns seems satisfied and slightly stronger before relapsing into delirium.