Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06
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OF our beloved relative, MIS-. CArHAsGsE
GALLAHEa, wife of John s. Gallaher, formerly
of this town. has been received every where
with tokens Of sincere sorrow. Evidences Of
affection and esteem abound in every commu-
nifty in which she spent portion OF her pure
aud blameless life. The occasion does not re-
suire fulsome iaudanon. AS remarked By
the good Pastor WHO saw her on the couch Of
afiiction. her life was her eulogy. Beginning
her married career as the wife Of poor print
er, she was content with her humble condition,
-urmurmuring at the vicissitudes of fortune
il adverse, and unassuming when success in
the attainment of political aud official honors
BY her husband put him forward AMONG the
honored Of the land
With a clear head and warm heart, che
was ever ready to hear and sympathse with
the unfortunate, and no one ever appealed TO
her for aid or comfort, who did not leave her
I with feelings Of affection and love- She was
satisfied with the work Of healing the bruised
hearts Of the afflicted, and The sndcaring title
! Of Aunt Kitty is one which was cherished
/ by hundreds beyond the family circle. At
Washington, her native place, at Harper's Fer
\ ~. Cbarlestown, Richmond, aud Winchester,
she had hosts Of friends, who mourn as children
for the loss Of a good mother In short, tho
arm 10 the religious creed in which she was
teated. she was We. tolerant and respectful to
Others og different faith. She had the charity
that is patient, is kind, that enyieth not, and
is not pulled up.
With an unsurpassed evehness Of temper
she often amHsed her household and eteh a.
mid the pangs Of her deathbed illness disPelled
the surrounding gloom by s&ll!sa ofreal humor.
diGusing sunshine and joy. As an evidence Of
she esteem with which she was regarded. II
may be remarked that on her visit to Charles
town last simmer, in feeble health, the ladies
Of the town, young and old, with few excep-
tious paid her visits Of respect aud affection.
Many will drop tear Of regret that they can
20 more on earth see her pleasant face, nor
hear her kindly greeting. Farewell. beloved
one long shall thy virtues be kept gteen in
our memories!
With wonderful calmuess, ia view ofimpend
ing death, this good mother gave directions as
to her niheral naning some Of the pail bear
ers. and R.h4le friends 10 &hotn were to be
sent papers containing notice Of her demise
What a firm confidence was that, which in ef-
feet could say-"O Death, where is thy sting {?
o Grave, where is thy victory ?"
IRON he Washington Ci,g Gdiionsl Feputlieaa Of
ire 29h boy.
MRS. CAEHASINB GALAAHER
In the National Rep.olic0n Of yesterday the
death at the able wife of our Old and respect
el tel'oG-citizen Eol John ;. Ca amer was brief
J. Is announced.
hou0rcd rcmrips blessed D. the holy spi'it OF re-
Z Hgion. will be bo.ne TO " the silect city of the
dead" Before the clods o.. the valley conceal der
forever from mortal view tue hand of friendship
would p.acea little garland o. adectiOnate remem-
bran-e upon her yet gJburied easket.
truly may it be said Of her.
" None knew her bu, 20 love,
None knew ne- but TO praise"
Z SO costly monument is aeeded 20 cell of the pu-
,u- che simplicity, the sweetness, he generosity
rf ter sout TO- the ,ene.r btauces o. these Ire IN
% tine hearts os an who kne6 her. ard who ia
milia- With her works Of love. her deeds o. cha l.
e.. he. tcclioh as a daughsec, her davo. od - a
p wife. her selcsac.ihce as a mother be fidelity as
I a friend. ard hc- example As a Christian.
Go have been truly lOveU, was the dea- de-
parted for over half a ceLtu y, by an houored hps
. band, was a bOO2 arcy granted 70 che oi eerth 5
% daughters: 90 hare beer bis companion N yOnh,
I'9r She had not Quite attained the age cf seven
teen years when married his CONSIDER his con-
, lo-tef, ms pride 10 ipe years, ard his hepmste
when age aud Gaze bad ben, his form and whitened
e hi. hairs-this indeed. was her tue womanly
mission, and uobly did she lulhl 10.
Farewell sweet Hite lovilg mothe-, deto.ea
frieudi
= Briehtte ne skies above and green the sod
That forms thy resting place, oh child OF Cod!
10 10 Earth receives thee as he avored guest
, Aud iu her bosom folds ne child % fest
And what she gave upon her natal morn
Takes back aud treasures in her dewy urn.
Thy soul. 30 fair. immortal wings lis Digit
TO It's otu Heaven, where all is pure and bright.
e., From the George;orn Courier Nay SOh.
On Wednesday morning last. ClrHAErNE, The
devoted wife of Hon. john : Galiaher, died az her
4 residence Hl1 Seienth street. sottt Tes!, ash-
irs.0n. aged 70 wears and three months. Sue had
= long been sufe er from chroac pneumonia :
l. BIS. with that sweet almost angelic, spirit which
characterized this es,imable lady throughout a
long and honorable life, Erd ~hich Won % her N
aAect5uatc and inseparabe bends az Who eojo~-
Cd the great pleasure OF her Acquaintance, she DO
u, hes crosses ss becaue a bright eXempiar OF the
CHRISTIAN reIf -lou end woman uumurtuu ing
D resignation. Her frnercl, az 81. Dqminics's
q, Church Yesterday mvcning,. where solemn Re
? ruiem Mass vas sunF fer the repose OF her soul
attracted a conc0urse 90 relatives and acquaint-
. -uces 60 Of 7tom realized the great deprivation
e which this community has sustained in the death
e o. SO pure. so amiable, and SO gifted 1o1an.--
We tender hearty coincidence 90 her aged husband
and family.
TIE LATE MRS. WILLIAMS AMI MRS. CAL
LAHER.
=
O tfrS~rs Eotr6Rs Residing, as I do. at a dis
Z lance srom vOdr town, your paper was the first 20
communicate Co me. recently, the sad intelligence
o OF the death o. two ladies' fhcm Md ong known
81 aud ega .ded not only with the Highest respect,
but must add, with feelings OF the most sincere
Q efection. The first, Mrs. Ann Williams, vie 90
p he late Capt. Richard Williams the othe-, Mrs
: Catha.inc Gallaues, wife 0f John : Gallaher
D ESQ With the forme, ii WIS NY ortcne 20 be
y come as1uain.ed iu the yea lSi6 Vita tie Latter
In lS-t had ample oppo tuQities 20 form cor
. rectopinions the TO.tn of bosh lad.es-and more
estimab'e characters I never knew. The one a
Methodist the other a Catholic, both equa l y cont
I mandea NV respect as sincere, conscientious and
GOOD christ.ans-and both filled all the duties OF
III. I'm the kindest Gnd most exemplary manner.
Although thew were spared their friends beyond
the usual or average time allotted to humanity YET
e ] have received the intelligence O. their death
With no ordinary ceilings OF eg et-and allow me,
In Justice % my feelings the subject, 10 give eS-
! preston 10 that regre,, "a ough you columns
/ bad hoped that might once more meet with
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