The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-07-31

Obituary
The following paper was read before, and
the resolutions adopted by the East Airing
ton Farmers Association:
| LEAVES have their time TO fall
And flowers 10 wither at the north winds breath
And stars to set-but all
| Thou hast all seasons for thine own, oh DEATH
IL It when springs first gale
Comes forth 10 whisper where the violets lie?
IL 1t when roses In our paths lie pael
They have one season-all are ours TO de-
Another quarter has passed, another way
mark in the year is reached, and we all meet
with warm greetings and friendly wishes for
each others happiness. But we are not all
here. She, who would have been our hostess
and who was wont TO welcome us with a
warm grasp of the hand, after months of hope
less suffering, has passed the portal and is at
rest. loved presence has gone from this
home. from our society, and from this
neighborhood. A woman singularly unprej-
udiced and unbiased by selfish or personal
feelings, and charitable towards all; she
could see some good in every one; she will
long be mourned and missed by all with
whom she had intercourse.
But alas. this is not the only house DER
Swallowed by the angel of death, nor these
the only hearts made desolate since we last
met. Another wife and mother, friend and
neighbor. has laid down the burden of life,
with all its loves and hopes, its joys and
griefs. After years of occasional suffering
| from severe pain, the crisis came, and her
pure spirit was released. The last sickness
was so short that her death was a crushing
blow to her grief-stricken family. Hers was
q blameless life. Naturally retiring in her
disposition and domestic Ill her habits, she
seemed TO live only for her family. But she
| is gone. and sadness comes over Us when we
look toward the home which she helped TO
make and adorn, and think the place she oc-
cupied as wife, mother, friend and neighbor,
! is forever vacant here. We shall ever cherish
her memory, for she highly appreciated our
social gatherings. and no one enjoyed them
more. Therefore
R6SOired, That in their death we have lost efficient
members from our society who ever ready
helpers willing 20 do what they could for the best
| interest OF our cause.
ReS0lcfd, That in the name of our members we
tender our synpSthies TO the husbands of these our
sisters Mrs. Sarah Northam and Mrs. Jane Rob
bins, and TO their afflicted families. hoping that
time and an abiding faith in blissfu future, will
in measure at least, heal their wounded hearts.
Res0iced, That these resolutions be copied into
our book of records and also copy be presented
TO the families OF our deceased sisters
Gently fold the wasted hands
O'er the pulseess breast,
Softly press the eyelids down,
| Leave them to their rest.
No more work. and strife, and care
Shall disturb their peace
No more yearning for the time,
Lies sad dream shall cease.
They have found that wondrous res.
To Gods children gyen,
They have found their Savior's grace,
They re at rest in heaven.
MRS. s. S. FULLER.
MRS. G. O. NASH.
Mr.. Jerome Coleman Of Decatur. membel
of the Van Buren, County Bar, died at his
residence on the morning of the 23i inst
Mr. Coleman had been dangerously i'll FOL
some time past, and his death was not unex.
pected The Decatur Republican, gives the
following brief biographical sketch of the
deceased:
''Mr. Coleman was born in Tinmouth. Yer
mont, in 1888, and came 10 Michigan with
his father. Harry Coleman, in 1886. He was
a graduate from the law department of the
University at Ann Arbor in 1871, since which
time he has practiced law here, though il
health has compelled him TO confine his
practice mostly TO office work. III which he
has been quite successful. He leaves a wife
and two children
His funeral took place al Decatur last
Thursday afternoon. After the conclusion
of the last sad rites, the members of the ban
who were III attendance held a meeting at the
Office Of Parkhurst IL Moulton, and appointed
Messrs. Parkhurst, Fitch and Blackman as
committee TO draft resolutions. expressive OF
the respect in which the deceased was held
by his professional brethren. and TO present
the same 20 the court, with a request that
they be spread upon the journal thereof.
Another old pioneer has finished his work
and been laid TO rest. Mr.. George Doughty
aged ~ years, died on Tuesday last. at thC
residence of his son. Jacob Doughty, in thi.
township. His funeral was held on Thurs
day and his body deposited in its final resting
place, in the beautiful Prospect Hill GENE
tary. Mr.. Doughty first purchased lands il
this town in 1885. and few years later re-
moved here with his family, and has contin
ued to reside here ever since. He wa.
formerly prominent business man in thi.
village, but for quite a number OF years past
has lived a quiet and retired life and has but
seldom been seen on our streets. He was the
father of family Of twelve children, clever
sons and one daughter, all of whom are liv-
ing, several of them in this vicinity, and are
among our most respected citizens. One
year ago Mr.. Doughty had stroke of par.
alysis which confined him to the house, but
his mind was lucid and continued so the re-
mainder of his days. In religious matters
he was orthodox and firm believer in the
providences and revelations of the Divine
Being. His sickness was of short duration
and his last hours peaceful and tranquil.
Died. at the residence of his father, in the
township of Decatur, on the 22nd instant
Ansel o. Kimble, son of Harrison and Mary
L. Kimble, aged seven years and ten months
He was injured at the brick school house, OF
the Valley road, while at play, from which he
} never recovered. The kindest attention and
care of loving parents and the skill of his
physician, failed to rally him.
Also, died at Battle Creek on the 10TH
instant, the infant son of William and Lals
Boyce of the township of Porter. Funera
Mt the Porter M. Z. church on Monday, July
21st. Services in each case were conducted
by Rev. VIM. ID. Tompkinson of Kalamazoo
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