The Somerset reporter., 1894-08-23
DOW l. CARTER.
Mrs. Sarah Ann Bartlett.

This sanity woman fell asleep in
Christ at the residence of her son. u. H..
Bartlett. on Thursday morning last,
Aug. IL. in the eighty-third year of her
age. She had been in vigorous health
until April last. Her residence at that
time was in Oberlin. O.. with her only
daughter. The weary weeks passed by.
and there WAS nopromise of relief. With
the hope that some Improvement might
be secured amid the scenes and friends
of earlier wears. she was brought to our
town short time since in a greatly en-
fecbled condition. But the change
availed not. and the end came as stated
above. She was born in Nottingham,
y. II. Sept. u, 1911. and passed her
childhood in that place. On April II.
lS33. she was happily united in marriage
to CYRUS Bartlett, of Harmony. She
united with the Baptist church in that
place. aud was foremost in all that was
good and helpful to others. After the
death of her husband she remained in
the town with her older son, who WAS
for some years a well known merchant
in the place. Afterwards, with this son,
she made her home in Athens and Show
hogan. In these places, as well as in
Oberlin, she was beloved and respected
for her high character, Astounding cheer
fulness and unfailing spirit of helpful
ness. Her friends were of all ages and
station. Few women have occupied Il
share of the affection of so large num-
ber The Young were drawn to her by
a spirit that age did not seem to affect.
Her later days We're still those of June
rather than those of November. OF Il
generous nature and warm heart, she
walked among all with a radiant face
and helpful hand. The bright memories
of her beautiful life are a rich legacy t.
her loved ones Three of her children
are living. y. H. Bartlett, a prominent
trader in town. j. Carroll Bartlett. the
we'll known tenor of the Berkeley Tenn
Pile choir Boston, and Ellen, wife of
Rev. Albert H.. Currier. Professor of
HomileticS, Oberlin, o. \ brother.
Henry \, Butler, of Beverly, y. j. and a
sister, Mrs. Mary F. Emerson, of
Lafayette. lid. also survive her. The
funeral took place on Saturday after
noon, and was conducted by Rev. {.
V. Hanson. Dr. NJ. l.. Mari. L. L.
Sturtevant, Mrs. c. NJ. Lambert. and
Mrs. Mary Gushing Palmer. of Salem,
Mass, rendered appropriate tributes of
song. The interment took place on the
south side. The following lines, which
were read at the funeral, are a faithful
portraiturc of her life and work.
o softly wave the silver hair
From OIL that aged brow
That crown of glory, worn so long,
fifth & crown is now.
Fold reyerently the weary hands,
That toiled so long and we'll;
And, while your tears of sorrow fall,
Let sweet thanksgivings swell.
That life-work, stretching DER long years,
varied web has been;
With silver strands by sorrow wrought,
And sunny CLEANS between.
These ST yer hairs stole softly on,
Like fakes Of falling snow,
That wrap the green earth lovingly,
When autumn breezes blow.
Each silver hair, each wrinkle there,
Records some good deed done;
Some flower SHE cast along the way,
Some spark from love S bright sun.
How bright she always made her home
1t seemed if the floor
Was always hecked with spots of sun
And barred With brightness Ter
The very falling Of her step.
Made music as she went;
loving song vas on her lip,
The song Of full content.
And now, in later years, her word
Has been a blessed thing
In many a home, where 4d She saw
Her children's children spring.
Her widowed life has happy been
With brightness born Of heaven
so pearl and gold in drapery fold
The sunset couch at even.
gently fold the weary hands
That toiled so long and we'll
The spirit rose TO angel bands,
When off earth's mantle fell
She's safe within her Fathers house,
Where many mansions be-
pray that thus such rest may come,
Dear heart to thee and me