The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1888-02-09
IN MEMORIAM.

! and with trembling hand and achin
heart attempt to write the last sad trit
ute to one who was as dear as life itsel
The record of the deaths of our friends
rapidly filling up. The waves of sorroy
are beating around our hearts with awfu
distinctness and distressing frequency
We scarcely get the grasses and flower
planted upon one little mound until an
other is prepared. Thus goes on tn
march of mortal destiny, the fulfllmen
of the Divine plan with the children o
men.
Allie Mackley was born at Oak Hill
Jackson County, Ohio, August 81, 1916
and died at Washington, d. c., February
8, 1888, aged AZ years, months and
days. Her disease was that dread one
consumption, the result of a severe cold
contracted several years ago. Her mother
died when she was eleven years of age
| but the example of the Christian mother
still remained, and at the age of thirteen
the daughter joined the M. E. Church at
| Jackson, under the Pastorate of Rev
Joseph Morris.
On the 22d day of December, 1864, she
was married to Charles Rhodes. Four
children were born to them, three boys
and one girl, three of whom, two boys
and one girl, still survive, one, little
boy. having died in $780,.
The deceased was in Jackson little
less than year ago, attending the bed
side of her father in his last hours, and
ho
earth. 1t was then the writer bade her
farewell, with the expressed conviction
that ne would never again see her alive.
How strangely the prediction, or rather
the presentment, was fulfilled! When it
became apparent to the patient husband
watching over the dying woman that the
end was very near, word was hastily sent
to us, as well as to sister at Columbus,
to hasten to the death-chamber. We de-
termined to start at once, but were
stricken with severe spell of sickness
which prevented our leaving town.
"Allie,' as she was familiarly known,
had innumerable personal friends, and
was excessively popular wherever known.
She was woman of splendid ability, of
warm-hearted, generous disposition, and
her home was always popular gathering
place for neighbors and friends She was,
as before stated. member of the M. E.
Church, and though making no boast of
her spiritual condition, possessed that
firm, abiding faith which stamps the
character of the true Christian. But
short time before her death she wrote to
the writer of this sketch, 81 am still keep
ing my lamps trimmed and burning"
The deceased was a great sufferer, yet
was patient, and even cheerful, through
it all. A few hours before her death she
called the heart-broken sister to her bed
side and whispered: Il soon will have
solved the mysteryp' All, yes-the battle
was even then over. The lips had uttered
their last merry greeting; the eyes, that
were wont to CLEAN with merriment,
were falling to sleep at last; the struggle
had been long, patient, and brave, and
the mystery was being unraveled."
One soul hath solved the mystery
That lies beyond the grave.
Hath sung psalm OF victory
Above Deaths gloomy wave;
Across the broad and heaving sea
The fragile bark hath flown,
Content, through Jesus promises,
To face the great unknown"
One soul hath solved the mystery
Yet hid from mortal eyes,
Hath trod the mystic, silent path
That leads beyond the skies;
A sweeter song of triumph floats
Down through the freighted air
AS glad sera aphic voices sing
new "name written there"
One soul hath solved the mystery
Through silence deep, sublime,
Hath pierced the low ring cloud that hangs
Upon the shore OF time;
By faith we see, beyond the gloom,
A radiant light unfold
Through faith, Deaths river stands TRANSFORMED,
shining path of gold.
0ne soul hath solved the mystery
Again the solemn bell
Hath sounded, TO needless world,
The awful funeral knell;
Ye hear few weak, siif1ed sobs,
Ye see hot tear -drops start
Ye cannot feel the crushing woe
That rends a breaking heart.
0ne soul hath solved the mystery!
Life's dreary struggle past
A peaceful sleep, gentle rest
Eternal Joy at last;
Beyond the great mysterious veil
We read the glitteripg sign:
g 'Tis yours to till Life's varied field
The garnered sheaves are mine!"
The funeral services were conducted at |
NJ. E. Church, at ten o'clock on Tuesday, |
5he discourse being delivered by Rev. F.
5. Davis, of 1ronton, an intimate friend of |
5he family. The floral decorations of the |
casket were very beautiful, among which |
we may mention the following: Floral |
by Mrs. Olive South,
Mrs. T. J. Edwards, Mrs. Hannah James, |
Mrs. Julia Carr, Mrs. Fannie Martin, Miss |
Maggie Martin, Mrs. Maze Stevenson,
Misses Frank Swanson and Jennie |
Fowler, Mrs. Matt Marshman, Mr.. j. A
Lloyd. An exquisite bouquet of roses,
smilax and Gala lillies-the |
gift of Mrs. William Rothwell, of Wash |
ngton, very dear friend of deceased. A |
pillow of immortelles with fringe of PAM
pas grass, contributed by Miss Hattie |
Rhodes and her father. A beautiful array |
Of tuberoses and other choice flowers, con-
tributed by Mrs. Rose E. Legg and hus-
band, of Columbus. Rev. J. E. Rudisill
large choir to furnish music
for the funeral services, which sang three
beautiful selections, SIT is well with my
SOU" ASLEEP in Jesus" and "Jesus, lover
of my SOUL"
The family of deceased herein extend |
heartfelt thanks to all the good people
who did so much in trying to tighten this
great sorrow. These kindnesses will re-
turn to bless them.
Services were held at the family resi-
noon, Feb. 5th, Rev. Mr.. Miller officiating.
Rev. Mr.. Price, Pastor of Waugh Chapel,
with which church she united on going