The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-02
ORITIAKI.

MoPIKE-Died. in thi. place. on Friday sfser
ternoon. Dec. 2, 1881. OF diphtherin, AsrBs Rosz,
second daughter Of Henry A. and Annie W Ne
Pike, aged II yesrs. II months and days.
Communicated
Sadly sn1ioted and thrice bereaved friends. Mr..
and Mrs. McPike. rather than reopen again and
again the wounds inflicted by All-vise Provi-
dence, have refrained from publicly expressing
the deep sympathy / feel for you and your sadly
decimated family in this the hour Of your trf
al and bitter suffering. Having seen your eldest
daughter, the gentle Annie. torn ! NAV say from
the bosom OF her kind and loving mother, snd
having a few days after beheld her darling little
brother. wtnsome Willie, the youngest OF your
sons. laid to rest by her side. could not but feel
the deepest anguish IN my soul. Had your terri
bic bereavement ceased here, however should
have remained siIeRt. much and sincerely though
Sympathized with you. hut when the bright and
beautiful Aggie. your eldest remaining daughter
summoned from earth to heaven. I could no
longer restrain my feelings. Not yet twelve years
Of age. your darling Aggie had nevertheless in
sinuated herself into the affections and found =
place in TIE hearts Of all who knew her. Bright
even among those who we're remarkable for youth
.ul intelligence. pOus beyond her years. old in her
early davs helpful to her devoted parents and her
dearly beloved sisters and brothers. l offer a.
= balm TO your thrice wounded hearts hut sen
tence. and that not only from holy inspiration but
equally applicable to your FIRST and last bereaye-
ment; In short time she fulfilled many years
for her soul and pleased God; therefore he has
tened 70 call her from the midst Of niQuitF.' Sad
ly scOurged by the thongs Of afliction as sec
you today. we recognize IL as the work Of an ON
niscient God who chRstiseth those whom He loves.
II Is not for us to md fault with His dispensatiots
OF endeavor to controvert His holy will We Will
ION WIN your many sincere friends however, IN
appealing 10 the Throne OF Grace in your behalf
and begging that the Ain ghty. plezusd with the
sacrifices already made will spare the rest OF your
loved ones and give you the grace and strength
you so much need to enable you TO bear the heavy
ourdens that have been laid uSon you. z.
BARNETT.-DIed at his residence in Aneghs-
nv township, Cambria county, on Sunday, Nov.
20, 1881, Mr.. JAMES BARETT, in the list year OF
his age.
Deceased was born in the Parish Of BslnaperssD,
County Derry. Ireland, and Unen quite young
man came to this country and settled en- pisoe
OF land which theB slmosts wilderness. but
by patient industry he converted the forest inta
productive fields and h-foTe his death be saw him
self and family comfortably situated in neat and
pleasant home. He was dsvout and sincere Ca
thoIic most excellent citizen, and a good neigh
bor who was ever ready to lend q helping hand "a
those in afnictisn. Even when the shadow oi
death environed him he expressed coitcitude for
nsighbor in trouble. The last years Of his life
were almost wholly devoted to the only work which
man was really cTeated-the salvation OF his soul
Well and truly did our beloved pastor say in hi.
sermon that "he left nothing undons TO save hii
soul" He bore his sunerngs with patience and
Christian fortitude. and at his last moments h,
recommended his soul to his Creator and departed
peacefully As IL falling to sleep. His funeral
Z which took place on Wednesday morning, Nov. u
was attended hy large cOncourse OF sad and sor
rowful friends who thereby showed the respect ant
esteem they had for one who richly deserved sucf
a tribute. His remains were inferred in the ceme
/ terry at st. Augustine to await the welcome sum
/ mons Come We blessed of My Father, possess
! the kingdom prepared for you" May his soul res
in pesce. T. +. NJ.
SHARRAUGH.-Died.s at her residence in Car
] roll township. on Saturday. Nov. %. 1881 Mrs
+ MAaDALESA, wife Of Mr.. John Sharbaugh. ageC
! about 65 years,
/ HOOVER.-Dfed. in Carroll township, on Wed
I nesday, Nov. 80. 1881. BENJANIN son of Mr.. aDt
Mrs Jacob Hoover. aged one year and six months