The Newtown bee., 1879-01-21

The death of Mrs. Jerome H. Botsford, which occurred Jan. Sth, at her home ill Palestines caused much sorrow, not only In her own family and among her per Sonal friends, but much sincere regret in the community generally, and especially in her immediate neighborhood where her kind and gentle yet earnest traits of character were so we'll known Notwith- standing her cares in her own large fam. fly to which she was devotedly attaoied were many, she remembered others and found time to minister to their comfort and wants. often putting herself to incon- venience to help others. She was do- nestle in her tastes and habits, modest and unaSfuming. She devoted her life to her family. Her solicitude for her chil dren was constant, and her efforts for their good and advancement unceasing. She was ever planning and contriving and ever buisy with her hands and little do- nestle comforts as the fruit of her sowing were constantly resulting, which in the aggregate made a happy home, and this result came apparently as naturally as q thousand blessings flow from the un- noticed sunshine and gentle rain. Do nestle happiness is not the result of a little effort but the golden harvest of con- stant sowing. Character, also, is not the result of one great act, but the result of many little deeds, the outgrowth of du- ties discharged. She built up her admir- able character and has erected beautiful monument to her memory, more enduring than any stone that may be placed over her tomb. Such a character does not end at death: it is written in the hearts Of others and will live through other gen. erations. Marble will crumble. mon- ument of deeds will stand through ali time.
 
 Mrs. Botsford was the daughter of the late Elizur Northrop ot Palestine, we'll and formally known in Newtown d few years ago. She was born in Newtown, Jan. 5th, 1854. With the exception of short time spent in Danbury, before her marriage she spent her life in Palestine. She and her Der, aved husband were ac- quainted from childhood and spent their school days together. They were mar ried Feb. lst. 1852. They soon began their new lie in the house where she died. Two of her. children preceded her to the Better Land. The family circle was just broken by the death of Homer, few years since; it was d blow from which she never fully recovered. The wound was partially healed when her
 Idest son was taken away instantly by an accldent-the painful circumstances of which are still fresh ill the. minds of Newtown people. These losses saddened her, and she never recovered her wonted cheerfulness.
 She was d communieant In Trinity Church, NewtowI, and her death will be regretted, ant her familiar face will be feelingly missed by that circle of worship pers Ill her late illness she seemed to have sense of her near deparaure, but expressed no fear of death. H.
 Lines suggested by the death of Mrs. Jerome Botsford, and respectfully dedi- cated to her children.1
 7.s uspsR THE ssow ' Out from her home c dear nathar has hurricd Answering call, ust aiiesrn to Know; Away from Hsr loved ones. tonight sue Hes busied Out in the moonlight, under the snow.
 Quietly resting, her last sleep she's sleeping. Under mantle or purity here
 But looking beyond faith sees her bright spirit.
 Clothed in The robe of Chrsts Righ teousness there As under the snow. the Spring flowers waiting. The ouch of God finger to bid them to grow. So also. your dear one-the precious dust only Waits in Gods keeping under the snow.
 And there let leave her, in faith to her Saviour
 Nor wish her back here in Inis bleak world care But. like her be ready, to answer our summons, 4 Or be caught up to meet her. with Him in the air Newtown. Conn.,. Jna. 13, 1879. L.