Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-05-06
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Mr. bEO. U. n EBbEFT was born IN MONT
gomery county, Tenn, Aug. 10, 1896, and
died in Humphreys county, Tenn, April
9Th, 1871, In his 3ith year.
H was "A good man all the dispositions
of his nature were kind. As n man. lie led
a blameless life. His character was mar
red by no dark criInes-Staiued by no ag-
Sravnted otienscs against God or man. He
was just in his dealings with men. and
sought to meet, with fidelity, the obliga-
lions arising out of the various relations
of life. AS husband, father, friend, he was
governed 10y the noble>t impulses, and his
conduct was marked by kindness and gen
crosby. Though no Christian. he was u
regul Ir attendant at church from child
hood, and held religion in the high 81 esti-
nation. But III his last sickness he sought
and found the pearl of great price; and for
some days hf re bis death lie was joyful
in hope. aud blessed with the null assurance
of faith. From the time he proies>cd "a
ligiOn till he died, his mind was occupied
with the Interests OF his soul, and with the
spiritual welfare of his friends. lie spent
the time In cNhorting sinners To he rclig-
lnuS, IN sending MESSAGES OF ioNcto distant
friends, and in per>unding all tomtrt him
in heaven. lie was ANXIOUS To have his
children trained To paths Of virtue, thar
they might meet him again in the world
them attend sunday -School regularly, and
when old enough, to Undue. them 10 join
the church. and deNo;" Themselves 10 IN"
service Of God; To hiswerping friends h"
said "If you knew how happy ! am. you
would not grirv"tO part with me. avn on
the last span OF the bridge. and viii soon
hc over the river" our friend and hrot her
Is not. for God hath taken him. lie has
gone from earth To glory.
JOS. Il. WEST.
MRS. Rfl!ECrN RIvEe, consort of Robert
RivrS. of Montgomery county, Tpnn., was
born IN warren county. North carolina,
Fen. LIST, l>W died NaIc'I sta, ISL. Shat'in-
brir"d religion ana joined tn" Methodist
Churca when about Il wears Of age, OF
witch Sh" continued tlithtll member Ia
the huur Of departure. Her ri"tN wa~ IN
tlligrnt, deep and ar leUt. rejecting tue
lovely impress of the SivipurS image.
Hero IN >istcnt practical christian life shin
ing ever VITA iindimn"d Splrndor. doubt
works To glo' iiy God ana now. that sin"
has gone 10 reap a giuripu> reward, the
expression - often heard: no better wnln-
al, more faithful and true. ever lived In
trl!igrnt. TUItahlr. meek and gentle. with
. u soul Thoroughly iuIhu"d with the spirit
Of chTi>tauitN, her influence upon society
was most huppY, h"inS one of ihoS" d"
won't servants Of cod. against whom no
huiuW at rrp. oaCn Cpuld ever br brought.
She " - not u negative. hat post We chris
/ tim. as rNinccd IN holy activity 10y pre-.
r,pt, pnir,atN aud Internationally the
! frIVor OF u burning, glowing zeal, gentle
kiudn"Ssc> and tender chITitirs. The IT,
/ minisccucc at her good deeds. Is ~ the
balm of holy remembrance fragrant with
: the sweet odpr- Of virtue, cheering una re-
4 fire. ding To the spirit al pi"'S and love.
Her last hours were mu~i lucid, lriuu-
! phpnt nnd uliSSiUl. iIrr last words fullest
7 OF comfort, rncuur;Ig"Iurut Hnd cunsnlu-
/ don Ia surviving low Il un"S; and bidding
! them ndivu her pur" soul wIs kissed away
/ nv the attraction uf Divine love Ia the
! home ri the Infinitely blessed forrN"r.
i \. MIZELL