from The Republican (Danville, Hendricks County, Indiana)--issue of Thursday, January 31, 1901--page 1, column 5:
WITH MILITARY HONORS
The Body of Clarence Quillon Laid to Rest
The remains of Clarence Quillon were buried with military honors in the South Cemetery, Friday afternoon.
Quillon enlisted in the volunteer army at Indianapolis in the fall of 1899 and was assigned as a private to Co. E, 35th regiment, U.S. Volunteers. The regiment was sent to the Philippines and has been in many important engagements. On the morning of June 5, Quillon was shot through the abdomen while with his company in an engagement against the rebels. He was shot at 7:00 o'clock and died at 3:00 o'clock in the afternoon of the same day. The remains were shipped to Manila and buried with those other soldiers who had been killed in action or died from disease. Last month, the remains were taken up and sent back to the States. On the vessel on which Quillon's remains were brought back were the remains of several hundred other soldiers.
When the ship arrived at San Francisco, Charles Quillon, of Gale, Clarence's father, was notified that the remains of his son would be sent to Gale for burial. Capt. Kinter, commanding Co. K, 2nd Regiment, I.N.G. informed Mr. Quillon that Co. K would act as an escort and bury the remains with military honors when they arrived. The G.A.R. also expressed a desire to participate. Mr. Quillon then decided to have the remains brought on to Danville to be buried here. The body was shipped from San Francisco on Friday, the 18th, but did not arrive here until Thursday night. It was met at the depot by a squad from Co. K in charge of a corporal and escorted to the South Cemetery where it was placed in the vault. Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock Co. K in charge of Capt. Kinter and the G.A.R. headed by the Military Band marched to the cemetery and escorted the remains to the Christian church where the funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Martin. After the sermon the cortege took up its solemn march to the grave. This was an impressive sight. First came the Military Band playing the funeral march, then the G.A.R. who were followed by the militia, then came the hearse bearing the remains. Six stalwart militia men were acting as pall bearers. After the hearse came buggies and carriages. The first of these contained the father, sister and brother of the dead soldier. Many citizens also followed the body to the grave. At the grave Rev. Martin offered prayer, during which the G.A.R. and all present stood with bared heads. The militia stood at parade rest which is the salute to a dead soldier. After the body had been lowered to the grave, the firing squad of Co. K was ordered forward and fired the salute over the grave. Bugler Roy Nichols stepped forward and blew taps and the ceremonies were over. The casket containing the remains was hermetically sealed and could not be opened. The casket was not taken out of the box in which it had been shipped. The box was draped with the Stars and Stripes. On top of the box was a beautiful floral wreath, an offering from the girls of the Jolly Ten Club.