The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-12-22
Deaths Doings.

reported for the Democratic Advocated
Our Heavenly Father has for some months
been very indulgent with his children in this
seetlon of country. Very few of our number
have been called upon to end their earthly
career. This fact makes more impressive the
mortality of man, as shown by the following
illustrations:
On Friday evening, December IA, 1894,
Mrs. Elizabeth. wife Of Mr.. H. L. Myers, fell
asleep in Jesus, surrounded by her dear ones,
in her beautiful country home near Bachman's
Mills, at the advanced age of Is years, 10
months and Is days. Her funeral services
were held on Monday morning, at the church,
of which she was lifelong member, on which
occasion. Rev. C., NJ. Eyster, her pastor,
preached from job. 5 %. Thou shall come
to thy grave in full age, like rs a shock of
corn cometh in in his season.
The large presence of relatives, friends and
neighbors attests the high esteem in which the
deceased was held. Her remains were laid
to rest in the new cemetery. This fact de
serves especial mention. 1t will he recalled
that some weeks ago fellow member of the
congregation bought several acres ofland from
the deceased and her husband, and presented
it to the church for cemetery, since which
a nice paling fence has been built around 1t
and lots laid out In Gods Providence it so
happens that Mrs. Myers is the first one to be
buried in it, in sight of her home, which she
so dearly loved, and in sight of those who so
tenderly nursed her during her long disability,
and in whose love she will ever live, though
laid away to rest in mother earth.
Mrs. Myers was the youngest of five children
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Bachman, after
whom the valley is popularity named. OF
these FIVE children only one yet remains, Mr..
William Bachman, who at all advanced age is
still leading an active and useful life amid the
scenes of his youth. The others, Mrs. Henry
Warehime, Mrs. John Weaver and Mr.. David
Bachman, long ago passed into eternity.
Mrs Elizabeth Bachman became Mrs. Philip
II. l.. Myers March 90 1916. Rev. Jacob
Geiger performed the ceremony. This union
was blessed with three children. One daugh-
ter died at the age of one month and II days.
The living children are Mrs. Miranda, wife of
Mr.. Samuel Wine, and Mr.. j. Wesley Myers,
both residing in Bachman'S Valley. The be-
reaved husband, these two children, together
with FIVE grandchildren remain to mourn their
loss.
On May %, 1886. the deceased was stricken
with paralysis, since which time she was en-
tirely disabled Her chair now empty, in
which she patiently spent these many days,
was lastly draped and stood besides the cot
6n-adding to the eloquent silence and sadness
OF tne lunefal Scenef
Nevertheless, the foundation OfGOd stand
eth sure, having this seal, THE Lord knoweth
them that are his.
On Saturday morning, December Is, 1894,
Miss Ida, daughter of Henry F. and Rebecca
Shaffer, died at her home near Lineboro. at
the age Of % years, | month and IA days.
She had been indisposed for well nigh year
from heart trouble, and every thing that kind
ness and skill could prompt proved unavailing.
She had undergone five weeks treatment in
the hands of specialists in the Jonhs Hopkins
Hospital of Baltimore, and returned home
feeling somewhat improved, but she soon
peacefully passed away.
Rev. Geo. Sill received her into the Luth-
eran membership of the Lazarus Church when
she was not yet thirteen years of age, from
which time until disabled by disease she was
active in church, choir, Sunday school and
home, cheerfully performing whatever duty
was assigned her She attended and partook
of every communion since her confirmation,
on both the Lutheran and Reformed occasions.
She had genial and winning disposition-a
friend to all and befriended by all. Her flu
neral services were held on Monday morning
last, on which occasion Rev. S. NJ. Roeder
preached comforting discourse from Gala
tons, 2: 10, 20.
Though she has left us in body, the salutary
inspiration left by life devoted to duty.
though short, as men count shortness, yet with
God, who measures life by deeds, is sufficient,
and said '.eome up higher. Her fondneSs
for music of all kinds upon earth will have
prepared her for the melodies of Paradise.