Payette County ID Archives Obituaries.....Edgecomb, Orlo 1919
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Payette Enterprise 11-18-1920
Payette Enterprise
Payette, Idaho
Thursday, November 18, 1920

FUNERAL OF ORLO H. EDGECOMB

The mortal remains of Orlo H. Edgecomb, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Edgecomb, 
who was drowned near Bordeaux, France January 2, 1919 were interred in the 
family plot in beautiful Roe Hill Cemetery, Sunday, November 7th.

The body was escorted from the Hennessey funeral home to the Presbyterian 
church by the American Legion boys, Red Cross women and the Masonic lodge. The 
precession was headed by the Missouri Valley band and the Caisson on which the 
casket rested was banked with beautiful flowers.

The services at the church were conducted by Rev. Bell, assisted by Rev. Price 
and the Presbyterian choir. The church was crowded to overflowing by sorrowing 
friends.

Rev. Bell was very comforting in his words to the bereaved family and 
inspiring to the many young men in uniform who were present.

After the services at the church the cortege again formed for the march to the 
cemetery.

At the grave the Masonic lodge took charge and consigned the body to its last 
resting place with their beautiful impressive ceremonies.

At the conclusion, the firing squad stepped forward and fired three volleys 
over the open grave of their fallen comrade, then the sweet mournful notes of 
the bugle were heard blowing taps which was the close of the services by 
friends, neighbors and comrade to a fallen hero -- Missouri Valley (Iowa) Times

It will be remembered that Mr. Edgecomb was one of Payette's most respected 
citizens at the time of leaving Payette for Overseas. He was the head miller 
for the Payette Mills for several years and helped much in placing that 
establishment on a solid business foundation. He was an honored member of 
Washoe Lodge No 28 A.F. & A.M., and also a member of the Y.M.C.A.

He was a brother of Mrs. E. W. Madsen of the Fruitland Bench and he had many 
friends here who extend sympathy to the sorrowing relatives.

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