The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-03-31
JACKSON TOWNSHIP ITEMS.

WTTENs, March 20, 1850.
Ed SPIRIT: At the present time the
river is closed and the boats are all in
their haIbors again.
The funeral OF Mrs. Rath P. Garden,
who died at her residence on Sunday al
1 o'clock, took place on Tuesday morn
ing. The services at the house we're
conducted by Rev. Garrett, OF tie n E
Church, aud we're very impressive. The
cortege took the morning train for Long
Reach, W. Va, where the intarment took
place. The deceased was "a years old
and faithful member Of the Presbyie
rian Church for 40 years Though q
dark cloud OF sadness has come over the
family and loved ones who we're left to
mourn, vet behind that cloud beams the
Fathers love and glory.
Our mother is gone to a mansion OF rest,
From region Of sorrow and pain,
To the glorious land of the blest
Where she will never suffer again.
While in this tomb our mother lies,
Her spirit rests above;
In realms Of bliss never dies,
But knows Savior's love.
Messrs. Charles Garden, of Madison,
Ind. and Jsmes Garden, OF Barnesville,
Ohio, we're here, departing with their
mother.
\ Alex Garden and wife, OF Wheeling,
we're summoned bv telegraph to take
farewell OF Mrs. Garden. They we're
with her in her dying moments.
We noticed the smiling coun'ensnce
OF D. D. Jackson, Of Piden's Valley at
our service on last Sabbath.
Miss Nora Madden, the educator o
Enon, Pa, Is with 10 again looking nI
the Interests Of the Young folks. She
says she would rather teach here thar at
New Msrtinsville, II she can get schol.
as enough to pay.
The towbost Jas. Gilmore has laid up
at Stewssts landing on account oi ice.
The crew ere having picnic.
All news Of Importance will he thank
fully received by LrrTIE RosEsuD.
TRAIL RyN, OHIo, March 23d, 1885.
EDrroR SPrRIr. We take. notice Q
few OF our township candidates out Civ
ing as call.
Mrs Zppf returned home from Wheel.
ing on last Thursday where she had been
visiting at her daughters.
Miss Gertrude Winter intends to
spend o few weeks in Wheeling.
have q notion to blow on that gent
for stealing sway from home and walk.
ing Is miles to that tobacco boSse rails.
ing.
Mr.. John Minges erected anew to.
bacco house last week. He intends to
try his luck In the eultivating OF tobac'
CO
Nathan B lford killed 2os squirrels
last summer; dul ing the winter 65 rsb.
bits, ~ pheasants, 8 raceoons, 2 foxe:
and $ skunks, and he says it was not s
very good season for game
Rev. Bnchstaler preached oil the Ger.
man N e Church on last Sabbath even.
ing to moderately large crowd. He
presented some grand or d noble thoughts
worthy the attention Of all present.
DIED. March 22d, Mr.. Albsrt Hay.
thorn. The deceased leaves large cir
Gle Of friends to mourn bis loss.
| DIED.-March 18th. OF typhoid fever
Mr.. Lewis Barkes, in his % year. Du
ring the hast weeks of his life he was
hopeful in his suffering that be nigh
again be restored 10 his usual health, We
in the midst Of expressed hope Of re
covery, he was perfectly reeonciled tc
God the Father through Jesus Chris
the Savior. He had no fear OF deaths
approach. His soul anchored ic Chris
enabled him to say that he was goins
home to Sod. Though apparently I
dark clond Of sadness has come over. th'
family and loved ones who are left Il
mourn his loss. the Lord knows what i
best and does what Is best, making al
things work together for good to thos'
who love him.
Yours truly, Ivr