Dr. Griffin's Death At Manila

DR. GRIFFIN'S DEATH AT MANILA

The following notices of the death and funeral of Dr. Walter E. Griffin of the U.S. navy, who went from this city, are taken from the Manila Times, which has just been received by his parents in this city:

"Walter E. Griffin, assistant surgeon, U.S. navy, died at 11:30 o'clock today (Oct. 27) in Cavity, of acute dysentery. Surgeon Griffin entered the naval service Feb. 20, 1902. He was appointed from Michigan and came to the Philippines on the Hancock ill with typhoid fever. He was sent to the naval hospital in Yokohama on the Austria and when he returned he was stationed at Suoig, where he contracted his fatal illness. His home was in Saginaw, Mich. Dr. Griffin was a contract surgeon with the 42nd Volunteer Infantry, and was well known in army and navy circles in Manila. He was highly esteemed. The funeral occurred this afternoon.

The Manila Times of Oct. 28 says:

The funeral services of the late Walter E. Griffin, assistant surgeon, U.S.N., took place at 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, in Cavity, from the chapel, Lieutenant Frank M. Russell, U.S.N., was in charge, and the escort consisted of a full company of marines. The pall bearers were Lieutenant-Commander B.C. Bryan, U.S.N., Assistant Naval Constructor W.P. Roberts, U.S.N., Assistant Surgeon J.F. Murphy, U.S.N, and Past Assistant Paymaster E.C. Tobey, U.S.N. The U.S.S Glacier furnished the body bearers. The remains were taken from the naval hospital at 4:15 and placed in the chapel, where Surgeon F.A. Hesler, U.S.N., conducted the services in an appropriate manner. The navy yard band finished the music for the ceremonies. The remains were placed on the year tug Ototoro, where they are to remain overnight until they can be embalmed. The officers in attendance were dressed in white uniform with swords and the usual badge of mourning at the sword hilt. The flags of the station were at half mast until sunset."