The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-08-08

Death Of MRS. Themas Young.
On Monday, July s9th. inexorable death
claimed another victim in the person of Mrs.
Thomas Young, Of Hiram. who ceased from
earthly labor In her fiftieth year, from COM
bined attack OF typhoid fever and neuralgia of
the stomach and bowels.
Though having been III since the fore part OF
June, at which time the deceased expressed the
prophetic conviction that she should never re-
cover. - her friends the final sad termination
to what was earnestly hoped might be only
temporary ailment. was somewhat sudden and
unexdected. All that human skill could avail
on the part of the medical attendant. or afiec-
tionate, anxious sOlicitude and the watchful
care Of friends and neighbors accomplish. was
done to the very last but with no other effect
than that of smoothing the passage to the grave.
of one whose suffering at times was intense.
but who endured an with rare patience and
f0rtitude. a7sas ffsf
For long term of years the deceased had
been identified with the daily life and scenes of
noble old Hiram. as wife. mother and matron;
and well had she discharged the duties of each
and every station.
Nearly thirty years ago the subject Of this
sketch came TO Hiram a winsome bride, (having
been married. we believe. in 1897 united to the
object of her hearts hest affection in all its
freshness, warmth and impulsiveness. In these
thirty years of varied duties. with their web
and woof of joy and sorrow. came three pledges
of anection-Clarence C.. Sheridan. and Myrtle
of which number the first two preceded the
now lifeless mother; little blue. eyed Sheridan
by quite number Of years. The death OF
Clarence. the first born. IN May. 1874. was q
blow from which the fond mother never entire
ly recovered. as those who knew her best can
testify, for truly after that sad event, though
outwardly calm. and sometimes even apparent
ly gay. there seemed to be y concealed grief
like a worm gnawing at her heart strings
The last sad rites were observed at the late
residence of The deceased ON Tuesday, Rev. A.
| 8. Hayden. venerable. white haired minister
who had known the departed since the estab-
lishmeut of the W. r. Eclectic Institute (now
Hiram Col,ege.) ofaciating and his remarks
were both tender and truthful
While very many acquaintances Of the de
| ceased were not cognixant Of her demise until
after the funeral had taken place. quite . larg<
number of sympathising friends were presen,
to pay the last tribute of respect to an esteemed
fellow mortal.
The remains found a resting place in thu
pleasant burying ground on the hill. and there
under the waving boughs, with the sunlight and
songs of birds. With the gentle night wind fan
nins the robes of Irving green above thei
breasts. lie tho little bud Of promise whose laml
of life went out SO sOOn-the beloved SON in hi
early manhood. and the devoted wife ant
| mother. s5
To the husband SO suddenly bereft, and who's,
| grief is well nigh inconsOlable. and the daugh
ter. now motherless, whose fortitude gave wa,
| even to temporary unconsciousness. when tn
truth dawned upon her that the shadow Of tn
| angel of death was upon the household. we cal
Irt 0Hro fho or sinc 0th nv
o sentiment which will find a response in score
of stricken hearts. and q reference TO the word
| of Bryant:
" So live. that when thy summons comes to jo
The innumerable caravan that moves
To the pale realms Of shade, when each shal
take
His chamber in the silent halls Of death,
Thou go not. like the quarry slave at night,
Scourged to his dun geon but, sustained an
soothed ..
By an unfaltcring trust, approach thy grave
Like one who wraps the drapery Of his couch
About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.
C.
The city band Visit Kent. scene
anA Incidents connected wit thei
| Journey. The Citixems ExtenA
Hearty Welcome.
| Iuc peOplo VI Acut having cAecuucu 8n nv
tation 10 our Band to visit them. the Boys ri
sponded ON Monday evening. No wagon
carrying capacity sufficient for the entire con
pany could be found, SO Messrs. W. B. Taylo
and Curg Thompson kindly volunteered the
teams and two wagons of sufficient size bein
forthcoming, they started upon their journe.
The ride oyer was pleasant, and upon arrivin
at the Metropolis, very large concourse
citizens had gathered in the business porto
of the City to greet them A temporary Ban
Stand surmounted with the national nag an
brilliantly lighted with Chinese lanterns an
locomotive headlights, had been provided ft
the occasion, and upon the ascent of the Ban
into the cosy precinct the crowd cheered lustil
The programme was we'll selected, and, you
reporter thinks. the boys never played better
..Somnambula'' and .' Mother Goose were par
ticularly we'll received. At nine O'Clock, Nj
Il. A. COe, ON behalf of Mr.. and Mrs. Collin!
invited the Band TO partake. of . coliatio
| which the host and hostess of the "COllin
House, had generously prepared. The suppe
| was excellent and ample justice to it was ren
dered. you may be sure.
After supper the Band again favored the al
dience with some music. during the perform
ance of which Mayor Woodard came forwar
an d. in q Characteristic speech, thanked tn
| members Of the Band. on behalf OF the citizen
Of Kent. for their concert. and cordially invite
them to come again. About half past ten tn
| concert closed with the "Quadrille . Ia Mothe
Goose" which elected three hearty cheers a
the suggestion of the Mayor. The Boys reflect
ed honor upon our own City. both on account {
| their excellent organization and their gentle
manly department.. Some of the party arrive
home sooner than than the others. part havin
come by rail. By the way, boys. how is tn
sleddin', anyhowf