Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-07
FUNERAL SERVICES
At TBECATHEDRAL OVER THE REMAINS OF
MRS. CHARLES 0SHB,
IMPRESSIVE Ceremonies Conducted by RI. Rev. blsnOP
KAMA Touching Tribute Da Beautiful
Christian Life.

The funeral OF Mrs. Charles Oshe, late Of
Z.pesyille, and well known in the city OF
Wheeling, took place in st. Joseph's
cathedral, yesterday morning at 9 O'Clock.
Mrs Oshe was a native Of Wheeling, and
at the time Of her death was visiting reia-
tiyes at this place. The funeral cortege
f,rmed at the residence Of MIR. Alexander
Gribben, on Seventeenth street, q relative
of the deceased, aud thence the remains
were removed to the cathedral. The fol-
lowing named gentleman acting as pail
bearers: Messrs. John Myles, Andrew Nc
Carroll, Nicholas Riester, Thos. Gribben,
John Gribben and Patrick Reilly. The
casket was buried in a profusion OF rich
flowers sent by friends, among which a
beautiful pillow, crosses and bouquets were
the most conspicuous pieces.
At the Cathedral the services were
highly impressive. Mrs. N. Whitaker
sang two beautiful solos, Asleep IN
Jesus and Nearer Ny God to Thee"
after which the solemn requiem mass was
celebrated, Ri. Rev. Bishop Kahn ofhci-
atiDg.
The Bishops address was a touching
tribute to the beautiful life and character
of the departed. His discourse was from
tbs text: Blessed are they that walk in
the way of the Lord" The Bishop de-
picted the beauties of a Christian life and
the epjoyments Of Christians even on this
earth, SURPRISING any merely worldly
pleasures. God the Father Is ever e TO
them and watching over them, lmpartlng
to them an enjoyment and peace that can
be found nowhere else. The soul that
sets itself free from sin by observing the
Commandments of the Divine Master en-
Joys a pure and holy happiness that the
world cannot give. 1t is well for us then
to keep constantly in remembrance the
great truth that only those who serve God
can be happy.
Many there are to testify that this
woman that we lay to rest to-day has fol-
lowed in the path Of Christian duty. She
has loved the faith of God, and the devo'
tions and the pious exercises, by which
that faith is created and fostered. Learn
from her example, you that know her
especially, to walk in the ways OF the
Lord; and when the end does come with
what peace can you bid your last farewell
to this earth, as this blessed oneihas done.
How different it would have been had she
in the days of her health neglected the
duties of a Christian life. Would her sick
ness have been lighted up with that Chris
tian faith that shone in her eye and every
feature of her face as she was about to pass
into the valley of the shadow of death.
May we all have the assurance that our
end will he like hers, that we may pass
from earth in the enjoyment OF peace and
the confidence of q iull and noble reward In
the better world beyond.
At the conclusion of the Bishops ad-
dress, Mrs. n. Whitaker sang Jesus,
lover of my soul" The remains were then
removed to Mt. Calvary cemetery, where,
after short and impressive ceremonies,
they were consigned to the grave.
Mrs. Oshe was a native OF Wheeling and
spent the years of early womanhood here,
| HGcIS SHC uuu1uClCu " va Wv
acquaintance. Mr.. John A. Gibbeney, OF
the Belmont nail works, is a brother, aud
other relatives also live in the city.
As Miss Rose Gibbeney she WAS a gen.
eral f~avorite in Wheeling society. She was
a student of Mt. de Chantal for several
years, and there received a liberal educa-
ton. Her genial and sunny disposition,
combined with exceptional talents, Won
for her a large circle of friends. Nearly
twelve years since she was married to Mir.
Charles J. 0she, a prominent young BUSH
ness man of GAINESVILLE, o, since when her
home has been in that city. For some
| time past her health has been poor, and a
few months ago she determined to visit
Wheeling, in the hope that a change OF
scene would be of benefit. While on this
visit she was stricken down with pneumO-
MIA and sank gradually to the end.