Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-09-26
For the Spirit Of the Age.
OBITUARY.

DIED. in barnard. ON Friday a. M, Sept.
14th, Dora Augusta Aikens, daughter of Albert
K and Martha Jane Aikens in her 18th year.
She was great grand daughter of Elijah
Aikens, famous for building the tavern on
the turnpike and for keeping it well for
many years; and, on her mothers side,
she was great great grand daughter OF
Joseph Chamberlin, q contemporary OF MI
Aikens, and both Of them great friends Oh
Hosea Ballou and active in forming his
Society in 1903 Thus the deceased was
of the 4th and 9TH generations of the first
settlers; and her grand father, David
Aikens, and grandmother Chamberlin We're
present at her funeral. Dora was
"NIild and lovely"
As sweetly sang the women and damsels
at her funerals and as the preacher re-
marked, "The pet of the family, favor
lite in the schools and throughout the
neighborhood."
She had usually been healthy till last
Sping, when she was seized with rheu-
matte fever, the effects of which caused
her death in the form Of heart disease
For n considerable time the prospect was
unfayorable for her recovery, still she had
y passion for riding about town to look
mon the scenery and breathe the fresh
air of orr hills, and to make calls upon
her many relatives and numerous ac-
ouaintanccs. In all her requests, her
father and mother INDUCED her, even TO
taking her to Boston to visit her brothef
in business there, and many other friends
While there, she was delighted with n
tr1p to the beach. The kindest sympathy
was extended, and many valuable presents
were bestowed upon her, and upon the
whole, her visit at the metropolis was a
great blessing to her feelings ana no
detriment to her health, aud her parents
ana brothers and sister will never cease
to be grateful for the sympathy and 1aVofs
there showered upon their feeble ana be-
loved one, which could only flow from
sincere friendship and kindest hearts,
They also desire to express heartlei'
thanks to their towns people, who have
in so many instances kindly done what
they could towards bearing the burden OF
this great affection; and especially 10
those who advised and assisted them 10
take the journey 10 the CITY, She liVeo
but thirteen days after her arrival home
during which time she attended "Ihe
White River Valley Fair" one day, APP
parently without harm. The disease
preyed rapidly for the last five days. III
her last hour, lying in her fathers arms
she called her sister and two young
brothers to her side, and all present stand
ING around her, looking upon them, she
INQUIRED tor her brother expected IRON
the city, and some expressive remarks
dropping from her lips, and raising hcl
head and adjusting her pillow upon mel
fathers arm as naturally as well person
could d. and reposing her temple gently
upon it, in few moments the dear ano
lovely child was peacefully begulled INC
that sleep which knows no waking
Doctors Turner and Richmond who hat
taken great interest in her case, and nae
done all that medical skill could devise
were present to console and support thu
weeping ones in the trying hour. On &C
count of excessive heat OF the WeatheI
the funeral was put off till late Oh sun
day afternoon. The exercises at th'
house were solemnly interesting, I'll
Ballou, D. d., now probably the oldes
Universalist minister in active service II
Vermont, officiating. Al the church, th'
exercises opened with readings from
Scripture selections. Then followed
hymn from Steele, "Hope looks beyopt
the bounds of time" Then q pensiv'
prayer by Rev. Mr.. Flanders. Mr.. Ballot
commenced his discourse by saying thai
the deceased had been one O
those persons, who in mysterious man
ner got hold upon the minds and hearts
of all acquaintance. He made very
comforting address to the mourning
circle, and practical, remarkable anc
superior sermon upon the Ii fe that is tt
come.
At the grave, Mr. Ballou read an ap
propriate poem, and read it with the kind
of elocution which we like to hear; ant
the Quartet sang selection. 1t was now
about sunset. The air was calm as
"When Nature solemn stiffness holds"
A perfect time for plaintive music
Burial service closed with the Lords
Prayer and the Benediction. ~"