The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-01-17
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Annther Pioneer Gnne

Mrs. Betsey TORY, whose maiden name
was TrOwbridge, died January 1st, 1884,
aged nearly SO years. She was born at
Buckland, Mass, january 9th, 1875, and
was the third child of a family of twelve
children, eight of whom lived to marry
and have homes of their own. One
brother, aged SIS years, is still living. At
the age of 22 she was married to Joseph
TORY. In 1916 they moved to Ohio and
settled in Ravenna, then 81 village of
some twenty families. Like the majOri-
ty of early settlers this worthy couple
had to endure many privations and hard
ships. They knew little of the luxuries
now possessed even by those in moderate
circumstances. But out of trial and pa
tient endurance there were developed
some of the noblest traits of character.
The men and women who settled this
county and prepared the way for the
present civilization have placed their de-
scendants under moral obligation to pay
a debt of gratitude by using wisely the
larger opportunities now enjoyed.
Mrs. TORY was the mother of ten chill
| dren, four of whom are now living, viz. ::
Joseph, of Dayton, Ohioi Mrs. Mary L.
Goldsmith, of Canada; Hiram, of Phila-
delphia, and Mrs. Emily E. Fox, of Ra-
VIENNA. There are several grandchildren,
great grandchildren, and one great great
grandchild. On New Years morning
| FIVE generations were on earth.
Born some two years after the war of
Independence she had seen the wonder
Gus growth of our country. What a
contrast between 1885 and 1884!
In some respects grandma TORY was a
remarkable woman. She belonged to q
long lived, substantial, intelligent family,
and remained fresh and vigorous in both
body and mind until within few days
of her departure. Her memory was
very extensive, and contained library
of facts. To her the history of Ravenna
was as familiar as the alphabet. But not
alone in the past did she live. To an un-
usual degree she was interested i'll the
present, and earnestly sought an acz
auaintance with the living generations OF
the age. She entered upon life's work
at time when mind was strengthened
by earnest thought and character was
develored by contact with difficulties.
by reading sensational newspapers OF
dime novels. Books of solid value, es-
pecially the Bible, composed the reading
of her early life. She was very familiar
with the Bible and to her it was meat
and drink. In the triumph of good ovel
evil she was firm believer. She did not
question the goodness, mercy, justice
and power of God, but found comfort
amid the disappointments and sorrows
of life in the sublime assurance that 'He
who so loved the world will ultimately
bring all his children to a ''haven of rest
and port OF peace"
She died in Cleveland at the residenc ce
of her granddaughter, Mrs. Mary Philpot
On Thursday, the 81 inst, her body was
brought to Maple Grove Cemetery to be
inferred by the side of her husband who
passed away some twenty years ago
On Sunday afternoon, the 9th INST, me-
mortal services were held in the Univer-
saIist church. The choir furnished eX-
cellent and appropriate music and the
pastor gave an address well adapted tC
the occasion.
Roll of Honor of Atwater Station
. SSnOVA. EEaueU DeRdFt"che'
The following named pupils were
present every day while members OF
the school, during the month ending
January 3rd, 1884:
Cad: Butler, Willie Crubaugh, Eddie
Elliott, Frank Elliott. George Elliott
) Edward Mattoon, Conda Mattoon
Fret Mix, Eddie Phillips, Chas. Spires
Edward Whittiesey, Charles Hawiey
Merlle Bryan, Eva Elliott, Mable Eli.
OFT, Estella Mattoon, Susie Whittlesey
/, Lueila Yonts, Lizzie Yontz.
II. A. MYERS, Teacher.
+, Call and see the fine stock of la
robes; blankets, oil cloth covers, &c.
l at O. p. Heimes' harness shop, il
1 Empire building. He has on hand a
7 all times full line of harness, whips
: brushes and everything connected