The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-01-14
Obituaries.

-Philander T. Edwards died
in Toledo, December goth, Of inflammation
Of the Bowels. The deceased was born
in Worthington, Hampshire Co., Mass,
September 24th, 1903; he was therefore in
the 9th year of his age. In 1881 he re-
moved with his parents to Norwalk, HUI
ron Co., Ohio, where he lived till his re-
moval to Iowa in 1855; since which time
he resided in Tama County. In 1884 he
experienced religion and united witt the
Baptist Church in Norwalk; in 1856, with
the Baptist Church in Toledo, of which
he was faithful member till his death.
In his sickness, which lasted but one week,
he was a great sufferer; but with Christian
fortitude he endured his sufferings. At
last as one W ltching and waiting he was
released from service to enter his eternal
rest Bro. Edwards faithful husband
and atfectionate father, leaves widow
and three children to mourn their loss,
which to him we trust is gain. He was
a faithful worker in the cause of Temper
ancc in the Sabbath School and in the
Church where he was ever prompt to dis
charge the duties of his lot and place.
AS man and citizen he will be greatly
missed in this community; as chris tian
worker the loss sustained by the Church
and Sunday School is very great. But
recognizing the hand of our Heavenly
Father who makes no mistakes, we bow
with reverence and acknowledge His
right to do rs He will with His own. His
funeral took place on Sabbath Dec. eth;
the occasion was improved by his pastor
from Feel. 70 cit is better to go 20 the
house Of mourning than to go to the house
of feasting" How we all should heed the
solemn admonition: BE We also ready"
BLAKLEY.-Mis. Florence E. Blakley,
eldest daughter of H. B. and Adelia Bel
den, died in Toledo, Iowa, January 1st
1878, in the 23d year of her age, of Pull
monary Consumption. She was born in
LaPorte Co, Ind Oct. 1st, 1852; and came
with her parents to Tama County in 1856
Some four years since she experienced re-
ligion and made public her profession of
faith in Christ by uniting with the Baptist
Church in Toledo, OF which she remained
a consistent member, till she was relieved
of serv &c in the Church militant to enter
the Church triumphant. During her pro
tracted illness, though naturally reticent,
she spoke often of the separation she felt
was soon to take place. She was recon-
ciled to the will of her Master and felt
that she could commit all to His hand and
kccI)IuS. AS SHC HCdiCu tuC lluC VI SCpN-
ration her prospect of the eternal inheri-
lance gave her much comfort and peace.
Though bound to earth with tender ties,
she was ready to depart and be with
Christ which was for her far better" At
ter bidding husband and child, parents,
sisters. and brothers Good by" she yield
ed back her happy spirit to her Maker,
and entered triumphant into her eternal
rest She was faithful wife and mother,
a dutiful child and an affectionate sister
Surely there is rest remaining for the
people Of God, was the thought impressed
on all Her funeral took place on Sab
bath the 3D. inst at the Baptist Church.
The text for the occasion was selected by
our departed sister: Ps. 234. Yea,
though walk through the valley of the
shadow of death, will fear no evil, for
thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff
comfort me"
"Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life is fled;
Then in heaven with JOY to greet thee,
Where no farewell tear is she'd"
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