The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-11-14
OBITUARY.

IDA M, daughter OF A 4. ana NJ. Nj.
Norrel, who departed this life in Somer-
set, Ohio, Nov 9th, 1873: was born in
Amanda. Fairfield County, O., Nov 4,
1857. Quite portion of her life was
spent in Circleville, o., where for several
years she was in attendance uuon the pup
lie schools. She pursued the regular
course until within a few months of gradua-
tion. Her heart was greatly set upon fin
isling the entire course. Duty TO her
fond mother, prostrated by long and Sc
we're illness, obliged her to abandon her
cherished purpose. By diIligent applica-
ton, she Qualified herself for the office of
teaching. Two years of her late life were
spent in this work at Hamburg, in the vi
cinity of Amanda, She was deeply inter
ested in her calling, having two objects in
view, usefulness, and aiding in family sup
port.
The strength of her character lay in her
conformity to the Divine will. Early in
life she was pupil in the Sabbath School,
taking deep interest in Bible study.
For some time she had the advantage Of
| the Pastors Bible Glass in the Sunday
| School, Rev. S. Fl. McMullen, in the
First Presbyterian Church. Under the
| guidance and Ministry of this Pastor she
made an open confession of Christ as her
personal savior. "The good seed of the
Kingdom took deep root, and yielded
fruit in well orde red life. Daily de-
pertinent declared the genuineness of her
hope. Mind and heart, in process of time,
were we'll stored with invaluable knowl-
edge First and above all was uneompro-
promising loyalty to her Lord and Mas
ter. Subordlnately an appreciation of all
other things, whether joyous or grievous.
as gifts and ministrations under wisely ap-
pointed supervision. She took greet
pleasure in wholesome literature, delight in
meditation upon the thoughts of others
reveling with great pleasure npon object
lessons when too weak to read, chaste de.
signs, and pictures were studied with much
satisfaction, She was a great admirer Of
plating its vast variety and munifcence
Flowers were constant companions-cher
ished friends never allowed the supply tc
fail. In their teachings many weary
hours were relieved of their tedium. AS s
friend and companion, Ida was true and
faithful, guiltless in her own spirit, she
loathed masks and affectation. Her child
relation may be expressed in one word
FeEiaL. Illuminating at one time upoI
family losses and trials, she said to hel
parents: "Our wealth is in affection
Strong and endearing ties of mutual af
fection cemented as no material prosperity
could. This domestic treasure tested by
long and severe afliction, with death il
prospect, developed precious boon which
no earthly grandeur could supply. Near
ing the confines of the tomb, God gave he
rich visions Of the heritage beyond
Knowing the grief of her beloved parents
, she exhorted them again and again not t.
sorrow or weep for her. 1t was all gail
beyond. But once in her continued i'll
ness was she found in tears. The anxiou
mother asking the cause was referred t
beautiful flowers, upon which she wa
gazing. Dropping the absolved moistur
from their petals, said she was only i
: sympathy with her weeping flowers.
Discussing domestic cares and trials, sh
! quieted the fears of beloved ones survivin
. in saying "there is power behind it al
an invisible hand shapes and guides. Ne1
er did she allow distrust OF murmuring I
prevail. When voice failed, by mut
language she expressed abiding trust
God, and gave direction and comfortin
counsel until death was swallowed up
victory. The remains of the departe
were laid away in the beautiful Fore
Cemetery of Circleville. Her redeeme
: spirit, borne into the immediate present
of her maker. To God be all the glol
Z for her symetrical life and triumphal
death. J. M.