Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-12-06
IN MEMoR,AM.
"She's gone! forever gone! The King Of Ter

'She's gone! forever gone! The King Of Ter
r0rs
Lays his rude hands upon her lovely limbs.
And blasts her beauties with his Icy BREATH
Seldom has the gloom Of sorrow pervaded
our little town so thoroughly as 1t has during
the past week. After hopeless struggle OF
two weeks against the Reaper with his sickle
keen, young and loving wife, pure and holy
woman. has been taken from our midst, leav-
ing bereaved husband, a lonely sorrowful
home, and many, many, aching hearts behind.
On Wednesday evening Mrs. Emma Grindle,
wife Of Mr.. Joshua Grindle formerly OF Sur
ry, Maine,) died ut her home In this place AZ
ter 4 severe illness of two weeks. Deceased
was 80 years of age, and had resided 10 Men,
docno for nearly eight years. Coming
stranger among US. on a visit 10 a sister-Mrs.
Beardsley, long since removed from here--she
soon surrounded herself with large circle OF
admiring friends. which increased as the years
rolled by. Being endowed with superior mu-
steal gifts, she taught music for several years.
Five wears ago she was married to the husband
she leaves behind. This union proved n con-
slant source OF happiness to both. and useful
ness 10 the community. Music was a passion
with them both aud their talents and unceas-
ing labors were freely given to the cause Of
teaching It to NIL who would accept OF their
assistance. They formed classes IN vocal mu-
sic. trained the voices OF our Young people
gave concerts for the entertainment OF both
old and Young. and in various ways made use
Of the talents which had been bestowed upon
them. Il was a labor of love. Aud many Of
our young folks in future life, making them
selves and others happy with beautiful voices
and good know ledge OF music, will bestow a
benediction upon her who has lust been taken
away while yet in the summer OF life. De-
ceased was devoted member OF the Presby-
terrain Church, and always lent a ready hand
aud heart In advancing the cause Of her Mas
ter. SO constant and energetic was she in
these deeds Of love, that her untimely removal
from earthly labor has caused a void in our
society which at present 1t seem, impossible
to Ill. In addition to the grief-strickeu hus-
band, she leaves behind three sisters In this
State, and a father and mother in Michigan.
1t is needless TO say that the warmest symra-
thy Of this community goes out to them all in
this sad affection.
The funeral Of the deceased took place Thurs
day afternoon. The services. which were con-
Quoted by the Rev. j. I. Rich. were held at
her late residence. The attendance was very
large ant the ceremonies impressive. The
Moral offerings were exquisite in taste and
rich In abundance. After the services here
were completed the remains were conveyed to
Evergreen Cemetery. Among those who fol-
lowed the cortege Ia the grave was the sab
bath school class OF bov.. which deceased had
tsught up To- the time OF her scknessa mute
but touching tribute OF the little fellows 10
thsir late teacher and benctactre,s. After
short -rr,ice at the grave. the earth closed In
on all that was mortal Of this good woman.
The loving daughter. the pure and consecrsted
wife the sincere friend, who with tender
fsl,hfulne~- had discharged the duties Of a
life. had reached her journey. end - .NeHin-
cno rlirnrAil Beac1H, n N"reD,her ~.
1855