Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-06-20
[COMMuNIcATED.]

At w lila Wala, w. T., May 3lst, 1863, of typhoid
fever, SARAH, wife of Hon. William Cock, aged 40
years, of Olympia, w. L.
All appreciate the certainty of natures rrcversble
decree, that death must strike down all Of EARTH
vet announcements similar to the above, frequently
meet us unexpectedly, and, in this instance, too Of
ten contain tidings of sadness, lily able to
bear BY one mail advised of the severe ill
ness of Mrs. Cock, the next brought the sad reality
that she too was numbered in tat vast pilgrimage, to
the undiscovered country from whose bourn no trav-
cer returns" Upon the very day fixed for returning
to home family and friends, unfavorable turn in her
disease rendered it necessary to call in physician
She was first attacked by rheumatism, which
was succeeded by typhoid fever. Till the day of her
death, though suffering from acucness of pain, she
bore all patiently and her buoyancy of spirits, her forth
tude which never deserted her, encouraged her hns-
band and attendants believe she would She
died as she lvcd-cheerful to the last The news Of
her death spread pail over our little community
where she was well known, and so highly esteemed
Mrs. Cock born in New Lisbon, Columbiana
County, Ohio. Her father, Col. VIM. Harbaugh, was
among the most prominent of the citizens in that Vi
cinity filling number of important offices, and was
Quarermaster General of the Eastern Division OF the
State of Ohio in the of 1872. She married in
1881 and her husband and family removed to Missouri
in 1913. Ten years afterwards they arrvcdat OLYMPIA.
Washington Territory where they have since resided.
In this dispensation the community has lost one OF
its most exemplary members large circle of friends
miss the kind face which beamcd with love and kind
ness to all. They will miss hereafter, in the chamber
of Sickness her useful Jealous, denied procr of
sympathy and aid In the void created, they are de-
ncd the cheering, lifenvigorating smile Of encour
agement at those Social reunions, where happiness
was sought. She possessed heart, open to
the appeals Of suffering Distress She had the
kind word for the Responding or lonely. She was
ready with the smile to make all feel at home.
Her mission seemed to be to spread sunshine, gadncss
and JOY either in the household or in any company in
which she moved.
How many Young men will bear witness of the conf
dence of hope she inspired in thcm when coming here,
as Strangers they contemplated the future with gloomy
for solace and encouragement, in her counscls they
received the kind word of sympathy and hope and for
the time being in her they found the place of fond
mother supplied Who that knew her will forget her
readiness at all times visit the sick and afflicted and
aid by her help, her cheer, by that exuberancc of
pursuits that render NOBLE matron, mother,
sister, friend, nurse ncighbor, she cmhclishcd a
christian life, by consistent conduct. She adorned
the immediate circle in which she moved by deeds of
charity and love- Bright was her walk through the
world, she yet shonc cOnspcuousy at home. She
was the acctionate wife, the devoted mother the genial
hostess, the hospable friend But she has gone from
works to rewards. We seriously miss her, we mourn
her departure, hut is there not comfort in the
surance of belief, that is she gem of purity
His casketi Who would wish her back' 1t is meet
that memory should garner up its precious incense,
shed by affections rcnded. 1t is right should
drop tear upon the tomb which contains the ashes
of the santed dead but let school ourselves to bear
the behests of memorable fate let aim to temper
resignation let adopt holy truth and find sweet
consolation therein, that
"Dcath's but path that must be trod,
If man would ever pass to God"