Aberdeen Weekly News Friday, May 01, 1891
Captain Robert Wilson
Columbia, April 27 — The funeral services of the late Capt. Robt. Wilson were held in the Congregational church Saturday afternoon, Rev. J. M. McBride, of Aberdeen, preaching the sermon. There was a large attendance of Masons and friends of the deceased and family, and the proceedings were impressive and solemn in nature. Among those present from Aberdeen were Col. J. B. Holt, J. E. Adams, C. M. Stevens, C. L. Brockway, S. C. Hedger, N. H. Wendell and B. E. Newton.
~Transcribed by volunteer researcher, Kathy Smith