The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-06-21
sarah e. Strickland.

Sarah e. Strickland.
Sarah E. Strickland, widow of the late Willis
strickland, died at the home of her daughter,
drs. NJ. R. Furry. on South Prospect street, Ra-
emma. Ohio, Thursday. June 18th, 1898, at 340
}. m.
Mrs. Strickland had been in failing health for
several months preceding her death. but nothing
serious was apprehended until comparatively |
short time before her demise. During the pro-
gress of series of revival meetings held at the
Disciple Church last Winter, at which she was
constant attendant, she sustained a severe fall
on the icy church steps. producing injuries of a
painful character. However. she soon rallied
from their more visible effects, and apparently |
her usual health and strength. But
later on it wa 1ticed that change taking
place. Gradually but surely the countenance of
the beloved mother changed. deeper lines were
added to those of advancing age her step lost its
accustomed elasticity. and general decline of
physical energy was manifest The immediate |
cause of her death was dropsy and heart trouble,
complicated with minor ailments. Her courage |
and fortitude sustained her to the end. and she |
exhibited the patience and accomplishing en- |
durance that made her existence an exemplif- |
cation of Christian living. She realized her con-
dition. and during the two weeks that confined |
her to her bed. was never heard to murmur or
complain; but inthe moments of fullconsciousness
granted her. expressed her submission to the
Divine will, and her full persuasion of Heaven
beyond. She was q great sufferer. but bore it all
with Christian grace and resignation.
Sarah E. Baker was born in New York State,
June II. 1928. At an early age she came to Free
dom, o., with her parents. where she was raised
to maturity. October 1st. 1850. she became the
wife of 0rton T. Richards, with whom she went
to Minnesota, after brief residence in Ashta-
buIa Co., o. There were born to them two chill
dren-a son. who died in infancy, and daugh-
ter Alice, now Mrs. NJ. r. Furry. of this city.
with whom she lived since the death of her hus'
band, Mr.. Strickland and who is left to mourn
the loss of sainted mother.
At the end of five years Mrs.Strickland return
ed to Ohio. to assist in the of a sister-Mrs.
| Loren Baldwin, of Charlestown-during her last
sickness.
| November 9th. 1866. she was united in mar
rage to the late Willis Strickland. who died
little more than two years ago. Mr.. and Mrs.
Strickland lived in Ravenna during the balance
of their lives. and will be remembered as two of
| the most excellent and useful residents of this
community.
Of a family of 10 children, Mrs. Strickland is
survived by three brothers only. all residents of
| Minnesota.
| She became member of the Wesleyan Meth
odist Church, in Minnesota. and subsequently
united with the Dieiple Church of this city. 81
which she continued faithful. homo red member
up to her death.
Mrs. Strickland was woman of exceptional
worth and nobility of character. Her life was
one of high purpose and beautiful consistency
characterized by few words and many deeds. vi
equable temperament and just conceptions sne
realized the best purposes of human existence
I'D offankionQra she oXemDlltleO
the virtues and exeellencies of Christian wo-
manhood. Large hearted and sympathetic. she
lived to do good and to fulfill the dulles that
came to her every day life. She possessed ar
amiable disposition. and a heart of more thar
neighborly sympathy. The burdens and trial.
of others became her own. and she took upon
herself to relieve the sorrowing and distressed
wherever she found them. Her humanity tool
-her to the humblest home. and her ministries
knew no caste. no color. and no station. Man!
household will cherish the memory of her Wis
: itations with affectionate gratitude. and many
life has been cheered and blessed by her counse
and help. She was woman of strong intellect
uality. and had mind of more than ordinar!
powers. She was eminently of that class 0
women who exercise bengnant influence upol
; the lives of others. Her mental and moral attri
butes invested her with the dignity and constan
i
| ed her faith. and no sorrow ever caused her tc
swerve from her patient trustfulness. She be
lieved thoroughly in the providence of her Heav
enly Father and was firmly persuaded that a
4 things work together for the good of those VIII
: love the lord" She was true woman.wlte an
mother. who performed well the duties of va
ried and useful life.
Poor tired hands that toiled so hard for me.
At rest before me now I see them lying,
They toiled so hard and yet we could not sc
That she was dying.
Poor tired hands that drudged the livelong da!
Still busy when the midnight oil was burning
{ Oft toiling on until she saw the gray.
$ Of day returning.
d "If I covld sit and hold those tired hands.
And feel the warm life blood within the
IS beating.
d And gaze with her across the twilight lands.
Some whispered words repeating.
: "I think tonight that would love her so.
And could tell my love to her so truly.
That e'en though tired. she would not wish
e And leave me thus unduly.
e Poor, tired heart. that had SO weary grown.
4. That death came all unheeded DER it cree
= ing.
A. How still it is to sit here all alone.
f. While she is sleeping.
st Dear, patient heart, that deemed the heavy ca
n Of drudging household toll its highest duty
&c That laid aside its precious yearnings there
Along with beauty.
Dear heart and hands. SO pulseless. still, al
cold.
lie (How peacefully and dreamlessly she's slee
d ingD
Id The spotless shroud of rest about them fold.
ly And leave me weeping.
i Her funeral was held from the home of
" daughter. Mrs. Furry. last Sunday at o'clo
4 D. M, Rev. O. A. Richards. pastor of the Disc
pie Church. officiating. Many beautiful for
~ tributes expressed the love of friends and XII
H. dred and many an eye moistened in the pre-
to ence of the silent form that none knew in Ii
to but to bless. The pail bearers were Frank For
E. Twitt, W. c. Lacey. D. G. Gardner. old frien
20 and nei ghbors. E. c. Belding and w. F. Tow