Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-02-04
IN MENIORIAM.

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many instances, are allowed to sleep il
unmarked and forgotten graves, while
great man'slayers and political leader:
nave towering monuments erected ovel
their unhallowed dust.
But 1t is declared in the word of eternal
tru'h that THE memory of the righteou.
Is blessed, but the hame of the wicked
shali rot Therefore, II we have any
praise or tribute for the dead, we should
oes'ow 1t upon those whom God DELIGHT,
to honor.
Almeda NJ. Fine, faded with the fadiuo
leaves and expired on the morning Of
NOV. ls, 1885, at her home on Cherokee
She was a victim of that mortal maladv-
consumption.
Her history is brief, but full of instruc.
'ion' She was twenty five years old. Her
father lost his life in the late war. and
she was left under the guidance of her
mother and her God. She was modest and
retiring in her nature. Her faults and
shortcomings, occupied an obscure
place in her life-picture, owing to the
superior lustre of her virtues.
She, like Ruth who CLEANED barley
sheaves in the fields of Beaz, was not
ashamed of honest toll. She was willing
to do what she could, though in a hum.
BILE sphere. Her name does not adorn the
sacred page, like that of industrious,
Christian Dorcas, but, no doubt, her
name is written in Heaven.
"She turned her feet from the pride of sin.
To the lowliness of truth,
Ana gave her maiden heart to God,
IN the beautiful hour of youth"
She became a member of the organiza.
ton, known as "The Brethren" about
ten years ago, and has ever since taught
the doctrine of Christianity by her exam.
pie. Simplicity, gentleness and humility
were blended in her character. No crit
les eye ever discovered any affectation in
her conduct. All lovers of the true and
beautiful admired the attributes of her
soul. She made life a reality, and did not
allow her mind to wander in the realms
OF fiction; but read the word Of God in
preference to the c%orrupting literature
which is now debasing the minds and
hearts of thousands.
Media had some superior endowments,
but she made no effort to win the worlds
applause by a display of her talents and
requirements. Specimens of her poetry
and painting have been found since her
death, which had never been seen by her
most intimate friends. They indicate
deep thought and a love of what is beau.
tiful, and it is through such memorials
as these that she, being dead, yet speak
eth.
OF for the touch ola vanished hand,
the sound Ofa voice that's still"
Coquetry and assimilation were traits
not found in our cousins character. Her
affections were not divided between n
score of lovers, but were centered in one
individual, and ere this time she expect
ed to wear the crown of coniugal love.
But death claimed her for his bride; her
dreams of future happiness in q more ex-
allied sphere of womanhood were never
realized, shethas gone where they neither
marry nor arc given in marriage, but all
are as the angels of God.
But few are willing to quit the world
in the morning of their existence. Media
had a strong desire to regain her health,
but after bearing the burden of her COM
plant for weeks and months, her spirit
became tired of its dwelling. place, and
longed for freedom and rest. Earth lost
its charms and death its terror. and she
gained a complete victory through the
Lord Jesus Christ.
Her departure was peaceful. She
launched out into the great ocean of etern-
ity without q fear, and as she entered the
port of endless rest, she looked back, as
it were, to the shores of time and bid
adieu to her friends, telling them that she
heard voices and music which belonged
not to earth.
Such separations overwhelm the heart
with sorrow, but with right views of
Gods goodness and mercy, we must ac-
knowledge that he does all things well.
The consoling doctrine of immortality
should be a sedative to those who are be-
reaved and troubled. The hope of enjoy
ing the society of the redeemed and the
companionship of dear friends gone be.
fore is sufficient to cheer the weary and
way worn pilgrim in the journey of life.
Therefore, let us cherish the memory
of those who have walked with God and
initiate their pious examples, that we may
have a right to the tree of life and enter
in through the gate, into the city.
A RELATIVE.
Cherokee, Jan. 80, 1886.
Real Estate Transfers.
j. II. & Z. F. Kincheloe to J. M. Cox;
Sept. 8, 1881; property in 18th dist; 1851.
F. d. Cochran and wife to J.. NJ. Cox;
Dec. -, 1882; property in 18th dist; SIS.
Emily Mcpherson to j. NJ. Cox, May 2,
1888; property in 18th dist, $50.
Jonathan Bacon and wife to S. F.
Smith; Jan. %, 1886; IS acres in 10th
dist; $115.
Jonathan Bacon and wife to VIM. Gil
bert, Jan. IS, 1886, 2S acres in 10Th dist.
$3.50.
Thomas Deer and wife to Thomas Bur
ton and wife, Feb. 1, 1886, lot in Jones.
boro; S215.