Alameda-San Francisco County CA Archives Obituaries.....Mc Manus, Frank  October 1896
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Morning Call October 29th 1896
THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1896. 

"THE KING"LAID AT REST

Frank McManus' Funeral Cortege the Longest in Oakland in Years. Many Beautiful 
Floral Tributes Testify to the Popularity of the San Francisco Celebrity.

OAKLAND,Cal., Oct. 28.— The funeral of Frank McManus, once "King of the 
Potrero," took place this afternoon from St. Mary's Church, Rev. Father Brown
officiating.

The funeral was one of the longest that has passed through Oakland's streets,
while the sacred edifice was filled to the doors with friends and mourners.
The remains were encased in a handsome mahogany casket, with large silver
plate in the center, on which were the dates of birth and death of the 
deceased.
Of floral tributes there were many, the most elaborate piece being a tall 
column
of white car nations, roses and chrysanthemums, over which a wreath of 
maidenhair ferns were hung. Purple violets, caught up with broad bands of 
ribbon to match, held the wreath in place. This bore the card of J. O. Reis. 
J. B. McManus' final offering was a large "Gates Ajar" made of carnations and 
Chrysanthemums.
A sheaf of wheat from A. K. Coin and a pillow from Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Moran
were among the many other beautiful pieces. The funeral cortege started from 
the home of J. B. McManus, the deceased's brother, shortly before 10 o'clock 
and proceeded to the church. Alongside to the hearse waited the pallbearers, 
who were: D. McMann, J. McNamara, D. W. Monahan, M.J. Moran, C. Wilson and G. 
H.
Hunt. At the church Rev. father Brown conducted a solemn high requiem mass for
the repose of the soul of the deceased, and then the long procession of 
mourners
slowly moved out Broadway to St. Mary's Cemetery, where the last sad words 
were said before the remains were consigned to the grave.
That Frank McManus had a host of friends was certain, for the sorrowful 
gathering to-day was very large. Many of Oakland's business men and politicians
came to pay their last respects, while from San Francisco a large number  
attended. The deceased in life was very attentive to church duties and took a 
great interest in its affairs. It was McManus who contributed the first $100 
toward the foundation of St. Teresa's Church in the Potrero, while on many 
other  occasions he made large donations. There are many other charitable 
deeds which will long be remembered. 


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