Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-02-19
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Mary Scott Beatty.

Patriot
Mrs. Mary Scott Beatty died at the
residence of her daughter, Mrs. Charles
Boude, in the city Of Baltimore, on Friday
morning, the 10th, her last illness being
attended with much suffering, which she
bore with great tOrtitude. Mrs. Beatty
was born in Lancaster in 1910, but was one
Of tho oldest residents of Harrisburg.
having lived there as girl and woman for
upwards of seventy years. She Was the
daughter of Joseph and Eliza5ethb. Glen
denim. Her father died when Mary was
quite young, leaving with the mother a
brother and one other sister. Inc
brother, Joseph Clendenin, left Harrisburg
when quite a young man aud settled in
Little Rock, Ark, and became quite
prominent citizen of that state. He was q
lawyer and lose to the position of judge Of
the courts. He died in his western home
some years ago. Mrs. Chas. &. Rawn, the
sister. survives them all. Mrs. Beatty was
we'll known to tho people of Harrisburg,
particularly the older residents, by whom
She was very much esteemed and respected.
Among her most intimate friends were the
late James Peacock, Frances r. Skunk and
wife, d. d. Boas, VIM. Buehler, Rev. VIM.
II. Dewitt and wife, John Il. Briggs, Mrs.
Margaret Cameron, Mrs. Rachel Burnside,
Mrs Mary Leacock, Miss Sarah Ann
Bryan, with many others. She had great
energy and decision of character was im-
pulsive and generous, and for woman
led a most active and useful life. Thrown
much upon her own resources when quite
young her characteristics were strongly
developed, and she was noted among
other things for her activity in
good works. Mrs. Beatty was
prominently identified with st.
Stephens Protestant Episcopal church
of Harrisburg for many years, having con-
nected herself with it when but sixteen
years old. For about twenty five years
She was the principal of the infant Sunday
school, a position she was we'll qualified to
fill, and her efforts will be gratefully re-
membered by many who were under her
charge. In addition to this, she took an
active part in all church work. But Mrs.
Beatty's efforts in good works were not
confined to the church of her choice ; her
large heart took in the whole household OF
faith. She was at one time actively en-
gagged in connection with the Home fOl
the Friendless, Harrisburg, and much in.
terested in the success of the Young Mems
Christian association. Her husband, Mr.
William P. Beatty, to whom she was
married January 16, 1S47, was for many
years and up to the time of his death ar
officer of the Lancaster and Harrisburg
railroad company. He died February H.
1860, leaving the widow with one daugh
ter, two children having previously died
Mrs. Beatty's loss will be much felt ano
sincerely mourned by many friends who
admired and loved her for her estlmablf
qualities, prominent among which were
J ov1 1oc otfo0h vOQnt
for those with whom she was associated
and in whom she always took deep In
terest. Blessed be her memory.
Sudden Death of MRS. Coby.
Margaret CODY, of Middle street, was
found dead in her house at an early houl
yesterday morning. She was about u
wears old and has been in declining health
for years. John Shroad aud girl named
Spicer were in the house on Saturday
night, Some time after midnight Shroac
gave Mrs. CODY drink of water. Ht
then went into another room and fel
asleep on o chair. When he again rOs'
he found Mrs. CODY dead. Coronel
Shiffer held an inquest on the body yes
terday afternoon and the verdict wal
death from general debility. The de
ceased was a well-known character OF
Middle street, where she had lived fol
many years. She was first married to
man named Carney and afterward t.
Coby, who is said to be yet living in tht
West. She had several children, none Of
whom has lived with her for years.
Died From Tho Operation.
John Kurtz a well.known citizen o.
West Cocalico residing near Reinholdsvliit
whose arm. affected with cancer, had beer
amputated above the elbow about weeh
ago by DR.. w. Murray Weidman OF Read
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