The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-21
OBITUARY.

Died. at her bone in V;ncepnes, Ind, FEB. .,
1884. Aona d., eldest dapyhyec OF Judge n. +.
NalotC. aged 10 yen s, 2 MONTHS and II days.
Thus in the dewy morning of life's
early summer, has passed from this
mortal to yOn immortal, the spirit OF an
amiable and lovable young woman.
"she lived as lives peaceful dove,
She died as blossoms die;
Andnow her spirit soars above
immortal 10 the sky"
Just at the period of wOmanhoods
fragrant blooming; and just at the
time when it would have seemed that
the most might have been hoped for,
and the least need be feared, just then,
the insidiouS disease came which bal
fled all the skill of medical science and
the effect of changes OF climate, and
transferred her spirit to celestial chimes.
CASA birC to its sheltering pest,
When tbe storm on TIE hills is abroad,
So hec 81. it hath flown from un.est,
TO repose on the bosom OF God"
She is tenderly and lovingly remem-
bered by many of our citizens, as hay
ing spent the greater portion OF last
Summer and Autumn in this city visit
ing her aunts Mrs. j. G. NOrthcraft
and Mrs. ]. d. Barnes. During her
visit here, she formed a large circle OF
admiring friends. She especially at
tached to herself in warm friendship
many of our young people. Her gen
tie. sympathetic and loving disposition
made her great favOrlte among all
who knew her intimately. Delicate as
was her health for the past two years,
and sufferer as she was, yet her sunny
and unselfish disposition constantly
eyinced itself by her exertlons to serve
WhOmsoever it was in herpower to ben
eft and do any good. Her visit here
seemed to greatly improve her health
and to give birth to new hopes OF hel
recovery. But on her return home the
gain proved itself to be only temporary
She was naturally of a sweet, amiable
and loveable temperament. And al
these natural qualities were greatly IN
tensifed by the hallOwing and sanctl
fying power of religion. She was 81
dutiful and obedient a child that sh'
became the idol of her fond and loving
parents.
She was a consistent member OF thu
PRESBYTERIAN church. During her en-
tire illness she manifested great calm
ness and serenity of mind. And a
times her spirit seemed in perfect &c
: stasy. She passed from this mortal t
Won immortal very sweetly and happily
giving her friends the most delghtfu
assurances that their loss was true gan
to her. Among the latest utterance
: of her lips was, singing in the sweet
soft cadence of death enfebled voice
the hvmn. Jesus. lover Of my soul.
> Death came to her as comes a balm
y sleep to a play weary child. 0, hoy
precious is that divine grace which ca
e give such comfort in such an exigency
Her funeral took place from the fam
ilv home on Feb. IL, at 8, P. NJ, an
. her remains were attended by larg
concourse of sorrowing and sympathil
ing friends to the tomb.
Some we part from whom we hope I
meet again in our life journey. BU
her we shall never more see nor gree
till we meet on the other shore. Wit
> the myrtle and the cypress we wreat
n orr garland of evergreen and perpe
S nate the name of the loved and tt
/ fallen.
81 Shrtned with many a sad thought,
Thy loy'd memory fingers still;
For n. thou hast left void which nought
But mournful thoughts can I'LL
Yet. each lonely scene shall thee restore;
For thee the tear be shed;
&c Reloy'a TIL life could charm no more,
Il And mournd till PHYS self be dead"