Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-17
Obituary.

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duty to record the death of another
of Audrain's aged and most respect
ed citizens, Mr.. Thomas NJ. Pulls,
who died of hereditary consumption
at his residence IN Wilson Township
on the night of the 9th inst, at elev-
ell O'Clock and five minutes. De-
ceased was one of the most estimable
citizens of this county and his death
which was notaltogether ~unexpect-
ed, will be deeply deplored by all
those who knew him. Mr.. Pulls
was born August 18th, 1924, in Scott
county, Ky, which county at the
time was devoid of any incorporated
towns and in his early youth was
brought by his parents to Marion
county, Missouri, where he continu-
ed to reside with his father and
mother and inculcate those happy
morals, which his parents took such
pleasure in imparting to his youth
full and intellectual understanding,
and which formed such Il valuable
adjunct to his later and christian
career.
In 1915 he was removed to Concord
in Galloway county, where his men,
DRY will continue to be cherished
with sorrowful regrets; and in 1847
having lost his parents, lie sought
refuge at the proffered hospitality Of
his brother, Mr.. Reuben Pulls, now
a resident of this county, where be
remained until December 1913, when
he formed a matrimonial alliance
with q modest and intelligent young
lady, Miss Margaret Bausel, who
was a passionate devotee to his in
terest until death.
Deceased had distinguished him
self for a lifelong and unlimited re-
gard for justice, independence, fra
ternal consistence and the truth.
Though a foe TO slavery and hui
man traffic, he was a sturdy sympa-
thizcr with the oppressed South dur
ing the late unpleasantness, and 8
Jealous advocate of the principles OF
Democracy and the rights of the peo'
pie to dictate their own sovereign
ty.
Deceased led a life of temperance
and morality. He was initiated into
the Missionary Baptist Church TWEEN
ty-three years ago, since which time
he discharged his duty, both sacred
and secular in a manner which re
fleets great credit to his manhood
and memory.
His record is clear and unpollutet
and his life hiss been an honor to hi
family and his country. There is III
!, one to appear i'll condemnation o
his course or to criticise his actions
He was clear of debt and had crca
ted for himself and family a home tt
be envied for its freedom and SID
ccrity. He payed his preacher, hi
; church fee, his printer and his obi
cations to the poor, the needy, tn
sick and afflicted were V disre
t gardcd. His was Il pure, a just,
| manly. a christian career, and the an
, nouncement of his death has involV
ed the entire community i'll sorroy
-. and lamentations.
= All! The grave has plucked trol
our midst a gem worthy of the mos
exalted eminence among the honor
!, cd dead.
| Il &c All irreparablc loss. and nOtl
inc lint fl, ne and eternity can offer
, final compens.' tion' Let US "ihs
our fears with IN nso of the hereave
wife and family, if possible Oh
pei the sad and sorrU "iut So
which has possessed their
hearts and hopes, and by wol -
assurance and consolation establI
that christian resignation so necessa
~ iii this their most trying anC
heart-rending Fiction.
The wife and family desire to re
turn their heartfelt thanks ant
gratitude to the many friends who
have watched over the death bed 0
their beloved husband and father
and the community i'll general whicl
has rendered such unlimited sympa
thy and coincidence during this SAT
!, ordeal and who have united in chant
ing a sad and sorrowful requiem
over the dust of II departed citizen
= DECREED.
Into all lives some rain must fall,''
Into all eyes some ~tear-drOps start,
Whether they fall rs ii gentle shower
!, Or drop, like fires, from an aching heart.
Into all hearts some sorrow must creep,
Into all souls some doubtings come,
Lashing the wave of life's great deep
From dimpling waters to seething foam.
Over all pathways some clouds must lower,
Under all feet some sharp thorns spring,
| Tearing the flesh to bleeding wounds,
+ Or entering the heart with their bitter stings,
-. Upon all brows rough winds must blow,
l over all shoulder, a cross must he lain,
Bowling the form, in its lofty height,
Down TO the dust in bitter pain.
Into all hands is some duty thrust,
= Unto all arms some burden given,
| Chrushing the heart with its dreary weight,
, Or lifting the soul from earth to heaven.
Into all hearts and homes, and lives
Gods dear sunshine comes streaming down,
Gliding the ruins oflife's great plain
Weaving for all a golden crown. -.
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