Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

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| Miss Lucie Byers died suddenly Tuesday
morning, (2lst instantly at the residence of her
mother, near this village, of consumption. Eel
several months. Miss Sallie had been in deli.
cate health. She had developed q tendency te
consumption. and latterly the distressing
ravages of that msrciless disease had become
only too apparent to those who loved and
| cherished her. Her death, although sudden
was as quiet and peaceful as the babe which
gently signs itself away In its mothers arms.
| The subject of this poor tribute was one o.
the brightest and most advanced pupils of oul
| High School, and was held In high esteem by
her instructors and school-mates. She was be-
| loved by all, and those who knew her. best
loved her most. She was the youngest child
(only IL years Of age) and the pet of the family
For the hearts SO very sorely tried. a universal
| sympathy is felt. The funeral took place
| from Union Church where a large concourse
| was in attendance. Rev. ]. W. Lafferty con-
| Quoted the services. after which the remains
were carried 10 the cemetery. and there laid to
| rest beside those OF her father who had but q
few years preceded her. The following young
| gentlemen acted as pall-bearers :-MessrE,
| VIM. B. Hamrick, Willie E. Trout A. h. Jones.
Emmett Wnitmore, Hewitt Harlow and Hardy
Silling.
Mr.. ]. II. Boward, who resides in the vicln-
| ity. left about fortnight ago in company with
his wife and infant child to visit their relatives
| in Penn sylvania whilst there, Mrs. B. was
stricken down with measles which resulted in
| her death. Her aged parents. Mr.. John Rubbish.
| and wife. reside near here The death of their
| beloved daughter, Mary, is q sad and crushing
blow to them.
The remains of Mrs. Mary Boward whose
| death occurred in Pa, were brought home and
| inferred last Sunday at Churchville.
Mr.. Daniel Shirley, wife and three children
and niece, Miss Maggie Shirley, of Terre Haute,
Indiana, have been visiting relatives in this
county, and left this week for their home. Mr..
8. is a son of Mr.. Daniel Shirley, who resided
at jennings Gap, in this county, and moved
with his family to the "Hoosier" State 50 years
ago.
Al infant child of Mr.. Robt. ]. and Mrs
Susan Campbell. died on last Saturday after a
few days illness. "A tender lovely bud pluck
ed here and transpIanted to bloom and blossom
in Paradise" The funeral and interment took
place from the M. E. Church South, at this
place, Rev. G. R. Jefferson conducting the SER
vices.
was kindly permitted to copy the following
beautiful lines written, Nov. 7th, 1887, by Rev.
r. NJ futile on leaving the home of Mrs. DIR.
Wilson, where he had spent nearly three
years.
Dear home and f. ends-the true, the tried
We sorrow much to leave you,
And somehow feel-excuse the pride
Departing will bereave you.
We've shared your comforts by the year.
The very best receiving
And when in sickness you we're near
Our every want relieving.
Yes, In this room SO airy, bright.
To us alone devoted,
We've passed all seasons with delight
And JOY and health promoted.
friends, beloved, who here abide,
The joy in having met you,
And. though beyond the ocean wide,
We never can forget you.
Parent ofa.l, be near to bless
These loved ones every hour,
And DER this home, in tenderness,
Expand Thy wing of power.