Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-05-04
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A feeling OF deep sorrow ,fellover this
community Saturday, when it, was
learned that Emma, the oldest daughter
of Mr.. G. II. johnson, had rpassed to
that bourne from whence no traveller re.
turns" 1t is indeed a sad event for the
COURIER to chronicle in these columns.
Less than two weeks ago the deceased
was taken sick with what is. called
chicken'pox, or a breaking out of some
kind, but this did not seem serious and
the breaking out went in and the de-
ceased was cut in the back yard week
ago Monday cleaning up, but on Tues,
day was again taken sick and on
"Wednesday was so bad that Il physician
was summoned who pronounced it ma
iariai fever, the patient was then uncon-
scous ana the disease turned to typhoid
malaria from which she died, passing
away ut II o'clock Friday night being un.
conscious to the end. 1t is very hard to
realize that Il beautiful young life, Just
blesseming into beauteous womanhood,
with such happy prospects ahead, could
be- so suddenly taken from the family
circle, and no one but those who have
lost loved ones can realize what this
happy famIy have, lost: Emma would
]'have been ighteerf years sof age had
she lived 2hhth next' September. She
lwastpf IL kappy., genial, luvablo IL hp,ure,
Railways ,,seyoailS kersels to- making
'ta[Aers Aappy and ngsgingia allnattcrs
partain1u g.to ilA moraias we'll assocal
interests Of this community. She was
II \, and was at one time the honored
president of the organization in this
place, and was beloved and respected
not only by the members of this organi
zation, but by every one with whom
she was knows. 10 know her was to
love her, such was her genial and loving
nature. She was one Of Gods chosen
flowers, which He has seen fit to pluck
just as she was blossoming out into
lovely womanhood. In the home, the
school. and the community, where she
has lived most of her young life, every
heart is sad at the loss of tins young and
dear friend The funeral of the deceased
took place Sunday afternoon at the
Baptist church, under the direction of
the Y's and w. Z. T. U. who turned out
in a body to pay the last sad rites to
their deceased member, together with a
large circle of friends and acquaint
/ ances. Rev. O. d. Purinton preached
the sermon and endeavorcd to poul
consolation into the hearts of the
stricken family by pointing out to them
that while her young life was cat of
from them at this time, yet she had
passed beyond the grave to live eternally
happy with the redeemed. Words are
not calculated to soothe lacerated
heart bleeding with sorrow, yet we car
only extend to Mr.. and Mrs. C. H
johnson end family the heartfelt sympa
thy of this entire community. 30
we lay tnae IN thy sllent tOmO,
Sweet blossom OF a day;
r We just began to view thy bloom,
When thou vert cal led away.
At length released from all thy pain, Z.
Our darling Emma slecps; 49,. f.. =.
How calm and peaceful is thy repose, ,
While Christ thy soul doth keep.
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. Ono by one earth's ties are broken,
, AS we see our love decay,
And the hopes 50 fondy cherished cd. 81
Brighten but tn pass away.
One by one our hopes grow brighter,
AZ wcnear the shining shore. ...,..
For VIC know across the river .e
Waits the loved one gone before.
!esue. while our hearts are bleeding
Ger spoiis that death has won,
We would, at this solemn meeting,
Calmly cay, "Thy will be done!'
Through cast down, we're not cast down.
Though afflicted, net alone;
Thou ddst give and Thou hast taken,
Blessed Lord, ''Thy will be DONE"