The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21
DEATH OF MRS. REBECCA
YOUNG.

Not feeling well she ate her meal alone
in the sitting room, while the family
were in the dining room. Her daughter
upon going into the room to see if she
wanted anything found her lying dead
in her chair, her napkin neatly folded
and her dish upon an adjoining chair.
Funeral services were held this alter
noon. Her pastor for many years, Rev S
G Irvine D d, has dictated the following
sketch Of her life:
Mrs Young was born in Steuben
county, n Y, on April 3, 1914. Her
parents removed to Ohio when she was
but FIVE years of age and settled in
Helmes county, She was married July
Il, 1881 to Isaac Young. They lived to-
gether and walked in harmony down the
pathway OF life like Isaac and Rebecca
OF old, during the long period of forty
i've years. Mr. Young departed. this life
in 1876. Their family consisted of seven
children, but two of whom survive her,
Mr. Samxel E Young and Mrs Weltha
Sox. Mrs Young lived in Ohio until
the year 1874, when they emigra.ed to
Birmingham, Iowa. In the year 1852
in company with their brother-in-law
er VIM Miller they emigrated across the
PLAINS to Oregon. After coming to Ore
gon they resided for a few months in
Washington county. They moved 10
the vicinity OF Albany in 1853. Their
home was at first on the other side of
the river, where son Nelson, young
man 2l years OF age was taken from
them by death. They moved into the
town Of Albany in 1856 and Mrs Young
has been q constant resident ever since.
She has not only been well known and
esteemed by the community at large as
q useful citizen but has been loved and
respected for her benevolent and relig-
ious life. She made public profession
of her faith in Christ soon after their re-
moval to Iowa and connected with the
United Presbyterian church. Daring
their long and tedious trip across the
plains she found opportunity to minister
with her willing hands to many q sick
and suffering one. Her serenity Of teln-
per and kindliness OF heart which n ark
ed Ter whole life were specially noticed
in the trying scenes on the plains and
the early privations Of pioneer life. One
who travelled with her spoke Of her as
almost the only person in the train who
was always serene and pleasant. Dcr-
ng her life OF more than torty years in
Albany she seemed 10 search out, as ii
by instinct almost, every case OF sick
ness and distress within her reach, She
never passed by on the other side but
aiways administered to the distressed
and gave relief when it was poss ,ble-
The religious side of her lite was quite
as well marked as her b nevolence. She
joined the U church of Albany in
1853 and her name was signed to the call
for the first pastor on June 10, 1857. She
has thus been constant member OF the
congregation for the period OF IL years.
Since the death of her husband Mrs
Young found home and affectionare
care in the families OF her son and dangh-
ter. While she never enjoyed very
vigorous health at any period OF her life
she VAS kindly spared in considerable
comfort during her declining years and
was mercifulIy allowed to depart in
peace without pang or shudder in her
hnal hour. After partaking OF her even
ing meal she fell asleep surrounded by
her loved ones and in full possession OF
the joyous christian faith which had
sustained her during the years OF her
long life. To her death could scarcely
have been dark valley and shadow but
was rather peaceful entrance into a
higher life. Her memory remains q
precious heritage to her family, to
many loving friends in the community
and to the church with which she was
connected.
Mrs G o Lee returned this noon from a
visit to Corvallis.
S III Daniel. Scio's rustling merchant,
was In the city today.
Mrs D " Wakefield, of Portland, came
to ALBANY yesterday TO attend the funer-
al of her aunt. Mrs Rebecea Young.
] r Stockman, M Senders aud Mr.
Whiteaker came down on the Eugene
from Harrisburg last night and report 3
pleass Mt ride
Miss attic Anderson, who has been
in Europe year and a half on q visit
with her parents returned to Albany
Saturday The trip home was q long
and tedious one, covering SIX weeks.
Frsnk Wood, the Albany marble
dealer, visited our city Monday. He has
appointed P Bargsr 10 represent his
business in this place. = Brownsville
Times.
Orval Dinw iddic closed q very snc
cessinl term OF school in The Long dis-
trIct last Friday. Mr. Dinwiddie is an
acknowledged instructor OF no mean
ability.-Times. A former studen. in
the Albany College
Rev E r Prichard yesterday an
nounced his resignation as pastor Of the
Presbyterian church. He has accepted
the pastorate Of the Presbyterian church
OF Puyallup, Wash, where he will soon
move to reside.
Regular meeting of the W Z 7 U a,
their hall tomorrow afternoon.
Remember the special meeting of Beulah
Rebekah Lodge this evening. By order
of n G.
a special meeting of the Ladies Aid
Society is called for Tuesday afternoon
Dec 20, at ago O'Clock at TIE home of Mrs
] K Weatherford.
Some of the farmers about Garfield,
Washington, last week, pooled their wheat
and sold 1880 bushelt at 30 cents.
The kindergarten Association viii
meet at Mrs Nash's house tomorrow Tues
day. evening at O'CLOCK. An interesting
program prepared. and full attendance
is desired.
To the ''Rooster Dime sociap' given by
the Ladies Guild of the Episcopal church,
at Mrs Nasa's house, cor 4th g. Montgom-
cry, friends are invited Rcosters &c for
sale. Wednesday evening.
| A movement is on foot TO organize a
committee of 100 after the plan of PORT
land, Salem, Corvallis and other towns
Il L. 4 Al Ia