Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-06
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DAY.-In Baltimore, on 25th January, 1883,
Mrs Ann Day, in the Goth year of her age,
beloved wife of John Day formerly OF Staun-
ton, va. She had been for years consistent
member of the Baptist Church.
WASH.-At huntington January goth, Mr..
John Wash, an employee of the Q. q 0. road.
His remains were taken to Beaver Dam.
Louisa unity.
PILsoN.-On the 4th ult., of typhoid fever, at
the residence OF her father. Samuel F. Pilson,
ESQ.,, Grace L. PilsoD, in the 9Th year of her
age. She was buried from her fathers resi-
dence. Rev. James Murray conducted the
funeral services.
GLENN.-At Mt. Sidney Augusta county, on
Wednesday, night, Jan. 10Th, Mrs Susanna
Glenn, aged about 50 years. She was the
widow of Hugh Glenn, Sem, decd, who died
near forty years ago. She was an aunt of
Hugh Glenn, of California, the millionaire
wheat grower. .-..-
BRYAN-suddenly, at Barfield, Arkansas, on
the 10Th of January, 1888, in the 18th year of
his age, Daniel G. Bryan, formerly of Harri-
sonburg, nd youngest son of the late Allan
c. Bryan, decd.
WILEY-On Jackson's River, Highland county,
on Sunday night January 30th. after an ILL.,
ness of six weeks, Mrs. Wiley, wife of Mr.. A.
L. Wiley, aged IS years. She was a daughter
of Mrs. James Wade. ssl ..,. H.
BILLION Friday, the 26th ofJanuary after a
long illne SIS, at the residence of her father,
Col David S. Bell, of this county, Miss Jea :
ME Craig Bell, aged IS years. Hers was a
lovely character, and she was esteemed and
loved by all who anew her. On the Sunday
following her death. her remains were bur-
led at Thinking Spring, and the funeral SER
vices were conducted b, Rev. DR.. StrickIer.
CRoss.-At his home in this county, Sunday
evening, January 18th, 1888, after an illness Of
forty eight hours, Gabriel Cross AGED 50
years. months, and q days. ~
He was member the NJ. E. Church South,
and short while before he died expressed a
readiness and willingness to die. The sum-
mons found him prepared and waiting. He
was a kind husband, father, and neighbor,
respected and beloved by all who knew him.
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and his death was not unexpected, but just as
hard to bear. Several times, in the last few
years, his children were called to what was
thought to be his death bed. but when the
final sum mons came none were present but his
two bahi es-husiness and sickness preventing
the others from attending. He was buried on
Monday evening in the cemetery at Church
vile. He leaves wife, five daughters and
two sons to mourn his death.
Dearest Father, thou hast left us,
And thy loss we deeply feel
But it is God who has bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal.
LAURA.
MAsINCUP-Depar: ed this life at her residence
near Hundley's Mill, Augusta county, Va,
Jan. 9th, 1888. Mrs. Barbara Ann Masincup.
wife of Mr.. Harrison Masncup, in the Ord
year OF her age. Her disease was consump-
ton.
She leaves husband, two sons, and three
daughters, and many friends and acQuaintan-
ces TO mourn her death, but not as those who
have no hope This pious mother connected
herself with the United Brethren Church some
years ago ana remained a Ialtnlul MEMBER OIL
the same until the end of her days. She was a
sufferer for over year, yet she bore her affiic-
tton patiently and without a murmur. She
was perfectly resigned to the will of God The
esteem in which she was held was clearly de-
monstrated by the large procession that follow
ed her earthly remains to the their last rest
ing place, and by the large congregation that
assembled at the Union Church, near Parnas-
sus, where, after a good sermon was preached
by her pastor, the Rev. Mr.. Stinesprng, her re-
mains were buried in Union Church grave
yard This pioas mother, thus faithful to the
end, passed from time to eternity. "Be thou
faithful unto death and will give theea crown
of life"
Could we but see her now,
On that bright. happy shore,
We would not weep for her again,
Nor wish her back any more.
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