Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-05-19

BEoTuEa OAwIa; Psruii m 70 Occupy spaoe IN
your valuable paper fos ths purpose Of eHprrssinr
some fseHss Il regard IN memory Of Eariy Reynolds
who icfi rs for the part World May End, 1851
EEi.y vzs boy T'Asi kis yeaH In naHy thines a.
sh0sn In his Willingness and readiness 70 eouyor.e
upon subjects generally supposed TO engage minds of
more thAa twelve summers. Early Possessed tends-
spirit ovasd Al be iaei, especially was this seen and
fei by pAymatss Of lesser year than himself, let
them speak for thsmselSes said playmate OF bis 10
me one day Il tel you, M rAnsvorth. ne little fohr
have lost friend" One % his Ilaymaies stoped un-
III after the funeral prooession left the eemtsry TO
pluck aowers and lay them upon his grave and upon
the soosiug day taking another OF his little play
mates went to his grave to sing those Sunday school
songs Early loved well to join In singing. when
interrogated as to Why he did it, his answer was,
early was kind to me aud I want to do H."
Early was religious boy, having great confidence
in prayer never satisfied without daily engaging in
prayer. Once as he rradiug the twenty second
2) CHAPTER of Revelation and to the fth verse;
"And there shall be night there aud they need
CANDLE neither light Of the sun, for the Lord giveth
them light" he run to his Grandpa, who Ia blind,
saying this would be a good text for You Grandpa,
you can see in heaven, blessed thought.
To his greatly bereaved parents are the following
lines dedicated:
Gone little while before
Across the narrow sea;
Gone to Join the mAtchlese chorus
Where the sinless spirits he;
Gone, by kindly warming,
In childhoods budding prime,
To brighter, fairer morning
Beyond the shores Of time.
We shall miss him, who loved him,
Miss his pleasant voice and smile.
Grieve that Jesus has removed him
From our sight little while;
We shall mourn, but cannot murmur,
Our loss shall be restored
And we'll place our trust the frmer
In the promise of our Lord.
Through the portal as he entered
Thera beamed heavenly ray,
And there our hopes are csntered
In the darkness of to-day;
That ray our path shall lighter
Through all the coming years,
And the bow of promise brighten
Till We have done with tears.
We draw in spirit nearer
10 the Chastener on high,
And our heavenly home grows dearer
To our expectant eye,
AS one by one our treasures,
Sweet objects of our love,
Depart for purer pleasures
To the paradise above.
Little Early Reynolds was taken sick ON he twelfth
birthday and after brief illness OF nine days was
taken from midst in the early springtme, when all
nature seemed most lovely the trees were blossomng
the beautiful pansies, daises and the forgetmenos
all seemed to come just in time to strew the way with
flowers and remind us of the budding of the happy
spirit gone to Jesus. Earle not only the sun
shine OF his own home, but of those cheerful
little christians who was not contented with being
happy himself but was ally devisng ways and
means for having others share the same. Although
delicate child he never forgot to defend those who
were more fra or younger than himself, so much was
he noted for this trait that of the little ones
when taking their last farewell look of his remains
remarked one TO another: Gus little fellows have
lost our best friend, he never make any play
things for u.s." Two of these very small boys in re-
membrance of some kindness visited his grave and
sang hymns, believing he could hear and would know
why they didit. Earle seemed very happy hearted
boy casting care to the winds and entering into all
the games and sports Of childhood with great ZEAL
and yet so very earnest and thoughtful amounting to
seriousness at times. He had Il clear perception of
duty and if known one was neglected by himself
any other member of the family he would be greatly
grieved until the matter wag righted. One of his
chosen duties reading the bible daily to his
Grandpa who is aged and blind, and to whom he had
become great comfort. He was an earnest and at
tentve member of the Sabbath School, loved by his
teacher and classmates, also studious bright and
pleasant scholar in our Union school. There will be
vacant chair at the table, the tresde and GrandpaS
knee, and such weary vacant spot in the hearts of
those who knew him best and loved him most; but
this feeling does not end there His little companions
daily testify how thev loved him, how they miss him
and mourn over his departure by strewing flowers and
tears the little mound that his dear body is rest
ing beneath.
Bereaved ones:
Do not for your darling sorrow,
AS q loved one all your own,
But as though you did but borrow
For while from heavens throne.
The loving Saviour trusted yon
With jewell rich and rare
Suffered you to keep 1t too,
Twelve happy years beneath yonr care.
Kindly let you share the love
OF his angel and his treasure,
Stay awhile from heaven above
To fill your hearts so full of pleasure.
oft with ten derest thought and care
To wipe away the falling tear,
In joys and sorrows claim his share
And bring you comfort and good cheer
Think how kind the loving Jesus,
So full to fill your cup of joy,
Almost to the overfowing
With such sympathising boy.
Then cheer up mourning hearts,
Give your Saviour heartfelt praise,
That he gave you sucha blessing,
To cheer your life SO many days.
And now upon his loving breast
He's shielding Earle from all pain,
There He'll watch and wait and rest
Until lin heaven you meet again.
Jhoate Post No. Grand Army of the Republic
NAPOLEON, o., SATURDAY EvNG, May IA, 81.
Comrades met in the Mayors Office and comnIeted