Funeral Kites and Ceremonies
The ancient Persians disposed of their dead by interment. Some of the royal tombs still existing have often been described. That of Cyrus is unique, being a sepulchral chamber in…
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Obituaries & funerals, 1873
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Death of the Rev. John West
The late Rev. John West, senior editor of this journal, died at his residence on Thursday, at 11'15 p.m. The regret with which this announcement is made can only be equalled by the regret…
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It will be remembered that on Monday last, says the Otago Guardian, November 28, a Chinaman named Mow Tai, a partner in the firm of Sun, War, On, and Co., poisoned himself…
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