The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1882-05-03
LETTER FROM RrNGoEs.
RINeoEs, N. J., May ., 1882.


RINeoEs, N. j., May ., 1882.
How truthful is the saying that "In
the midst of life We are in death, - and
how often are we reminded of its truth,
as words telling of the sudden departure
by death of a dear one, bursts upon our
ears. And still more forcibly doth its
truth appear unto us, as words bearing
the message of the unexpected death of
one still in the bloom of youth, with
bright hopes of happy life before her,
echo forth the mournful news. Still
again its truth is manifested and portray
ed to us in cloud of sorrow, by the sud
den, sad death of loved one.
As the calm stiffness and darkness of
the early morn of Thursday wore away,
and the light of day broke forth, and the
clouded sky of the morning was sending
forth occasional drops Of rain, the news
came forth with lightning speed over the
electric wire, and echoed in tones of so~.
row, the sad, sad words of the sudden
death of a lovely form--a resident of this
place and enshrouded home In this
village with cloud of sorrow, and Allied
the hearts of many with sadness. Dark
er, still darker grew the cloud as the
thoughts of a beloved daughter aud an
affectionate friend revealed the fact that
death, with a gentle grasp, had taken
from our midst the joy and delight OF
household, and the beloved friend of
many.
Miss Cora Blackwell, while visiting her
brother at Hightstown, complained of a
severe cold on Friday. the 2lst inst. A
| physician was called to her aid who ad-
ministered the proper remedies. At
times she was confined to the bed but
would occasionally sit up and also walk
about the house. Nothing more serious
took place until last Wednesday night,
when she complained at late hour OF
feeling much worse, aud the physician
WAS summoned in haste. He at once no.
,iced u marked change, and soon there
after made known to her brother and his
wife the seriousness of the case, that she
was stricken with the black measles and
aud that death was near at hand. Even
before the sad fact could be dispatched to
he. mother and relatives, the angel OF
death with its dark and fearful wings,
embraced her gentle form and bore her
spirit from her friends, and from the tolls
and troubles of earth. Only few days
before, the vigor of health as stamped
upon her brow and the activeness of
yoath still seemed with her. But alas
as her mother and friends were wishing
and waiting her glad return home, the
angel of death beckons her away, and the
heart that beat with joy for her expect
ed return, now beats with sadness and
sorrow, and the home only couple of
months ago sadaened and bereft of a son
and brother, Is again bathed with tears.
The deceased was lady of lovely,
fascinating and virtuous disposition. She
was one that was always ready to speak a
pleasant and cheerful word to those she
met, and although caused to suffer afliict-
ion by the loss of a sister and of brothers,
yet she bore up under these with forth
tude. Her circle of friends Is large and
her acquaintance many. This circle has
lost beloved member, and the vacant
place left by this deceased one will always
be known as a spot where one dwelt that
was as cheerful and seemed as happy as
the birds of the air, and ono that added
pleasure to the gatherings of our young
people, and made others happy by her
presence.
We extend our heartfelt sympathies
to her mother, whose Affections have been
many, in this which seems to her the
at1liction of Affections, and to the relatives
and friends of the deceased one, by whom
she was ever cherished and loved, and
who will never forget her gentle and
peaceful voice, and recall with saddened
hearts the smile with which she greeted
all. Well may they say
Dear one, thou vast mild and lovely
Gentle rs the summer breeEc,
Pleasant as the air Of evening,
When II floats among the trees.
Peaceful be thy silent slumbers--
Peaceful in the grave 30 low;
Thou more wilt join number;
Thou no more our songs shalt know.
The funeral of the deceased took place
from the Presbyterian Church on Monday
afternoon. Rev. X. j. Kent preached an
Impressive sermon.
We defer other items of news till next
weeks Issue. PoP.