Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1885-05-15
nv MEMORIam.


The brief, brilliant and pathetic history o
Miss Maggie Zsrnger is familiar to every oiii
zen Of PerrTsburg and vicinity Her amiab
and genial disposition. noble qualities ot hoar
and mind and her ambition " reach the high
est pinicie In scholastic attainment endeared
her to all. and no death that has occurred In
this community has called forth more genuine
expressions of heartfelt sorrow.
Although physically weak her ambition and
indomitable will carried her through the sever-
al.grades Of our Union School until the COM
mencemcnt exercises In June, 1882, when che
graduated with tho highest honors of her class
and was the hrst TO receive the benefit of ths
endowment fund, provided by the win Of the
late Hon. W. v. Way. The general rejoicing
at her success on this occasion by tile large
audience present, which was fully shared IN by
competitors in the class, still linesr pleasantly
in the memory Of all. Her struggle at Oberlin
and Betes since, under the difficulties Of a frail
constitution, has been watched with pride by
the Board Of Education, as we'll as by the entire
community.
She commenced her collegiate course at
Oberlin, afterward attending the University at
Berea, with the intention Of returning again to
Oberliu to graduate with the class Of 's5. For
many months abe had suffered from ili.bealtb,
no doubt aggravated by her close application
to study, but she continued TO persevere. For
six weeks prior to her return heme from Berea
the last time, while confined TO her bed by ILL
ness she continued TO keep up 10 her examin-
atoms, retaining a high standard in her class.
Rer illness increasing, she returned home TO
Perrysburg, bringing with her the excellent re-
port OF her last examinations, which were pre-
sented to the Board. The scholarship which
she had So nobly earned was also returned to
the board, with the understanding that she was
TO have the benefit of the endow ment to allow
her to graduate with her Oberlin class. 10
June, 1886.
The funeral services Of Miss Zsenger took
place at the NJ. v. Church at 10 o'clock A. NJ
on Saturday last, the pastor, Rev. W. H.
Scoles officiating. assisted BY Rev. g. A.
Adams, each paving beautiful and appropriate
tributes to the memory Of the deceased. The
church was filed to its utmost capacity.
In compliance with her dying request The
earthly remains OF Miss Zaenger were arrived
in her graduating drsss OF 1882. OF pure white
including white kid gloves. The remain rest
cd In apparent sweet content. smbowered ia
fragrant white blossoms. The horal offering,
were profuse. appropriate and handsome. From
her classmates at Oberlin came q pillow o.
white flowers, inscribed in scarlet geraniums
1885," also box Of cut flowers; from hel
classmates OF Bera, 4 large, handsome star
from the N. E. Sabbath School Of Perrysbure
broken wheel; from her pupils in the sam,
school, a star; harp with n broken string
from two lady companions and many bcqueti
OF cut flowers from friends.
| Notwithstanding the day was most dis
agreeable one, large concours Of people &C
companied the remains from the church to tn
cemetery. Prof. Haylor, Of Bryan, who wa
| Superintendent of our schools at the tim
Maggie graduated, accompanied Prof. Kennel
and the teachers Of our schools to the cemetery
The Board Of Education and the pupils Of he
Sabbath School also attended in body. A
the casket was being lowered into its earthl
sepulchre her Sabbath School Class steppe
forward and cast boquets upon II until it wa
completely covered.
Maggie Zeanger was ~ years Of age o
February 5, 1885. That her NOBLE qualities &
mind and heart were appreciated, is evidence
by the following resolutions adopted by he
classmates at the Baldwin University and b
the Clionian Society of Berea:
PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTIONS.
wHEREAs-In view of the loss we have sus
, tanned by the decease of our friend aud class
mate, Margaretta Zaenger, and of the still grea
J er loss experienced by those who hold u neare
. relation therefore, be IL
Resolped-That it is a just tribute to the mem
} ory of the departed to say that we mourn f.
one who was, in every way, worthy OF our r.
Resoiued-That though we truly regret tn
( death OF one to whom this life held so much
bright prospects yet we rejoice in the knowledl
that she passed away in the full assurance
her hope OF future happiness.
Resoued-That VIC sincerely condole with tn
friends of the deceased in their deep atflictio
z and commend them to the loving care of Hi
e who knoweth what is best.
Reso!uedIThat we; as u Glass, send this test
mOnial to the friends of the deceased as u toke
of our sympathy and sorrow.
wHEREAs-Our Heavenly Father, in His d
vine wisdom, has removed from us Miss Ma
garettn Zaenger one Of our number. be 1t
Resolped-That the Clionian Society heret
make an expression OF the loss they sustain 1
the death of their worthy and esteemed siste
: Resoired-That we extand to the friends o,
sympathy in their great sorrow and bereav
ment, and commend them to Him who hat
said: my grace is sufficient for thee"
3 Resolred-That our parlors be draped in mour,
ing, and that we wear the customary badge fo
thirty days.
7 ResoIred-That copy of these resolutions I
, sent to the friends. be published in the loo
press. and be placed in the records Of Il
! Society, EMMA HgSDERsoS,
EMMA MCKEAN,
s. LIZZIE SMITH,
|, Committee