The Indiana State sentinel., 1891-06-24
DEATH OF A MEMBER.
The Demise OF George ". Coverdan OF
Monteva1o, Io.

The Demise OF George ". Coverdan OF
MontevaIlo, No.
DEAR HOWARD FRIENDs-Instead Of COM
ing to meet ADVANCE come to inform
you of the death of a beloved Howard
brother, George w. Coverdail, whose
nom was "Vernon Star" He died at his
home at Montevsllo, Mo-, June 10. He
was born in Boone county, Indiana, Nov.
6, 1864. He was afflicted with cancer
George was resident of this county for
nine years and was highly respected by
all who knew him. "Cornet" and
"Laclede" are now mourning the loss of a
dear brother. Not year ago dear little
sister was called from them to dwell in a
far better and more beautiful world than
this. We extend our heartfelt sympathy.
Let US ever bear in mind that our dear
Savior has prepared way for his people
in shedding His precious blood on Cal
vary's cross. We may, If we will, gain
that land of endless bliss beyond the skies.
Oh, If We could but realize the shortness
of life Life is, as it were, dream; its
time is short, and oh, dear friends, while
we have life aud opportunity let us live a
life that will be pleasing in the light of
God. Let us make our peace with him,
for sOon-yes, very soon-we shall be re-
called to appear before the great Judge to
give an account of the deeds done in this
life. "The young die, the middle-aged
die and the old must die. Advance"
will reply to you soon. "CoRNETT."
Referring TO the same death we publish
the following letter:
DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERs-While the
rain is falling necessarily this morning. an
unrelentless desire is felt to be with you,
aud while the heart speaks forth It's
thoughts, / cannot but feel that while we
are amid sorrow and trials of earth, we are
drawn nearer to our Master, and to one
another.
Sorrow is the essence Of purity through
which we may attain 20 knowledge OF
how close we should follow in the foot
prints of the blessed One gone before to
make intercession for us, TO receive us at
his coming. If we could pass through
life without a sorrow or cloud, we would
become independent of the One that cares
for Us each moment of our life. More
pointedly do know that these assertions
are correct from the circumstances under
which | find myself at this writing. Less
than one short year ago death entered our
home and took therefrom adearly-beloved
little member. A bud which had not
bloomed, and no doubt we mourned
her departure too deeply, for God in
his infinite wisdom has saw fit
to say another must be taken. What He
has given He has power to take away.
While we are in the midst OF sorrow they
seem to create a willingness to bow with
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might OF the One who rules the earth and
skies. But while we are in the midst OF
this present sorrow, q pleasing thought
comes to us, as a sweet consolation, that
the departed loved one is now done with
the cares and the responsibilities of earth
though temptations and sins of this life
NAV hover around the little mound that
marks his last resting place, he will sleep
regardless OF them until the day of the
resurrection when he, with the countless
throngs that rest in death will come
forth to meet their SAVIOR OH that we
could all fall asleep in Christ to awake aud
come forth in newness of life to meet Him
in the skies. He has gone to prepare a
place for us that where He is there we
may be also. Not to weep and mourn
over the departure of some kindred loved
one, but to be with him through all etern-
ity, to enjoy the countless pleasures in
store for us. While we mourn the loss of
dear one, the club should mourn the
loss of true and faithful brother.
Brother "Vernon Star" was ever true to
the club and was always ready to lend it a
helping hand.
Kind friends as my thoughts are so
gloomy 1 will desist but hope to meet
with you soon again. With love and best
wishes for all am as ever, your brother
in the bonds of the Howard Literary.
COMET"
Montevallo, Mo, June l5, 1891.