The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1880-03-25

Mrs Marthy E. Gray, died of heart di-
sease, in the 47th year OF her age, at her
residence near Whitesboro, Grayson County,
Texas, February the 18th, 1880.
The subject of this notice was born in
Arson County, North Carolina, May the 9Th,
1888 and was the only daughter Of Isham
and Lucy G. HALEY. Her parents emigra-
ted to Hardsman County, Tennessee early
in 1916, in which she was married to Mr.. 81.
A. Gray. On the oath, of October, 1857 she
made profession of religion and ON the
22nd of August 1858, was baptised into the
fellowship of Rocky Spring Baptist Church
and remained a consistent member Of that
church until her removal TO Texas early in
1879. She was made widow by the death
of her husband at the battle of Richmond,
Ky September 1862, with three children
to care for, the youngest, youth OF near
I6 years, who preceded her to the spirit
land in March, 1878. She leaves one son
and daughter, six brothers and a widowed
mother and host of friends to mourn her
untimely death. But let US not mourn as
for those who die without hope in glori-
Gus immortality beyond this vale of tears,
but rejoice in the fond anticipation Of clasp
ing hands with our friends and relatives on
the sunny banks of sweet deliverance, whore
parting and death are felt and feared no
more.
For one by one We fall,
But must obey orr Savior's call
To that fair and happy land,
To clasp no more the parting hand.
II.
At his home in ATadisol County, Tenn.
on THURSDAY morning the 18th instant,
Thomas s. johnson, aged 10 years.
In these brief words we are admonishcd
that there is nothing certain in life but
death.
Leaves have their time to fall,
And flowers to wither at the north-wind's
breath,
And stars to set: but ALL
Thou hast all seasons for thine own, Oh
Dcathw
And when death comes so early, when it
brushes the budding loveliness of childhood
or treads upon the bloom Of youth, or even
when it tramples on the strength of man
hood, the natural grief that we feel is ag-
cravated, because the event seems untimely
as it is severe.
The subject Of this notice was student of
the Clover-Port Academy where he had
| been Studying for several years with bright
hopes Of long life and great usefulness.
The announcement that Thomas Johnson
is dead will carry inexpressible sadness to
the hearts of his fellow students who are
scattered far and wide over this broad land
Those of US who have so recently been asso-
ciated with him as friend and classmate
can scarcely realize the truth that he has
folded his hands and fallen by the way-side
that he has answered to the last roll-call
| that his pleasant face viii no more be seer
in the recitation room, nor his cheerful
voice heard on the Fairgrounds. He hat
crossed over the river and now rests in tbs
beautiful beyond. He was supposed to bt
improving until a few hours Of his death
When informed by his physician that life
was fast ebbing away, he replied that h,
knew it and was ready to die. So life qui
city, beautifully passed away. What vic
tory! How sublime! He gave his heart tt
God in the spring-time of life.
When death came he met it like tru'
soldier of the Cross. He leaves loving par
ents, brother and sister. May they seel
comfort from God who alone can bind VI
the broken heart in this, the darkest hour o
their grief.
Thomas johnson was a good student ana
kind affectionate son who never gave hi
parents any trouble. Could greater com
) pliment than this be paid youth? Let u
initiate his virtues and like him, so liv,
= that when the summons come we may wral
the drapery of our couch about US and Ii
down to pleasant dreams. 1 lay this N.
wreathe on his grave. CLAssMATE
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