Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-31


m. Julia Laabas1 Jehassa.
The death Of this lady which occurred a
Paris, France, on the morning Of Tnesda,
Ian. and which has been before mentiones
m ,hese columns, has touched many heart
in this community with the deepest sorrov
and sympathy, She was the eldest dangii
10, of the late Allen Lambxri, and wai
boYu 10 Augusta, sept. 10, 1928. Rezref
unisr the best family influences, she earl;
fsye.oped traits of character which, II
Is,e- years, rendered her the aufsbie dsu2i''
ter. the aseetionate friend, and the most
beloved companion. She married., some
wear. since, Mr.. Ralph &. Johnson, and
.con after settled with him at Milwaukee,
where they resided for several years, dur
in9 which she travelled much in foreign
Lands. After tine death Of her father and
uo,aer. her heart yearned for the home Of
childhood and the scenes Of early days.
and With her husband, che returned
20 Augusta and took possession of the
pa,ernal mansion, where she has spent the
later year. az her life in the
auie, and refinement Of a lovely
home. The circumstances attending
her departure from life were peculiarly sad
and touching. Some two months since he
ing IN i'll health. she was induced to visit
yieby, 10 France, for medical treatment.
which speedily resulted in restoration to
her usual health. She repaired al once to
Paris joining there her brother and iins-
band. sister. With her face tnrnei To-
sard home and eteered with the prospect of
an early union with family and friends, her
natural buoyaney Of spirits returned, while
she made preparations for the home voyage
Bat her pleasant hopes and prospects were
doomed 20 he met by an early disappoint-
uent and crushed by the sad AMI unlocked
for events which quickly fol-
loved Soon after reaching
Paris, she was attacked with typhoid fever
which, notwithstanding every effort on her
behalf By the most noted physicians Of that
city, terminated fatally after few days.
Fsrasay from loving kindred and the home
uhere she had spent the most Of her dan :
AMI where the doors of the paternal man
.ion stood wide open awaiting her return
the finger Of God touched her and she
hat ta haI fat 10
passed away and closed her eyes forever
upon earthly scenes, came TO relatives
ard friends alike with sad and heavy
Weight. Old and young bowed their heads
with sorrow. and grief clothed the counte-
nances of all.
Mr.. johnson was reared under the inhu-
ence Of a mother known and remembered
a. woman of rare attainments, and one
Of the most highly educated ladies' " no ever
adorned the society of Augusta. With
these fayoring circumstances. there was
nothing lacking in character to commend
fortunate ~ to share her acquaintance, or
With whom she came in contact in the
walks Of life. piguiiied in hearing and
manner, yiyaeious in department, amiabie
n temper the social circle was always
charmed by her presence and animated by
her lively conduct. Those who knew her
best loved her the most, lnhcriting a gen
crous and benevolent nature. the bestowal
of charities was to her qualification
and good deeds and Kind acts TO these
and in-dwelIing traits, The Reaper. whose
name is Death" could not have removed
from this community one more unselfish,
and consequently more generally beloved
hy all classes of people, or one who will be
which adorn and beautify the female char
acter With well stored mind, enriched
by learning and travel, she was well fitted
for usefulness in life, and for the reposc
wbich. prccedcs the declisjty of years an'l the
enio, mrnt of all that comes to the virtuous
AMI good in advancing dnys.
In addition to the graceful testimony of
others. her own friend aud her fathers
friend" b, peaks the privilege of placing on
the Ller of the departed, n feeble tribute
10 her memory and To record an humble
appreciation of her life and character