Middletown transcript., 1895-04-27
NEUROLOGY.
LAvINIA KUMPLE.

Mrs. Lavinia Kumple, wife of Theodore
Kumple, a well known merchant of thi'
town, died on Wednesday, at the residence
of her brother-in-law, NJ. Kumple. Jr.
aged 81 years. She had been i'll for nearly
II weeks. but until within week of her
death, her friends were hopeful of her re-
covery, and no effort was spared for her
relief and restoration. She knew the end
was near, and until her last hour, gave the
most comforting testimony to her sorrow
ing friends. On the day previous to her
death she received the sacrament of the
Lords Supper, administered by her pastor,
Rev. F. II. Moore, and, weak as she was
Joined him in singing Jesus Lover of My
Soul" that favorite hymn to the strains
| of which so many souls have entered
| the haven of rest. One of her last
utterances was blessed assurance, Jesus is
| mine"
Mrs. Kumple was the daughter of John
and Eliza Walker. and was born and
reared in this community, her life being
spent at Mt. Pleasant from her third year
until she came to Middletowd four years
ago. She married Theodore Kumple in
1886, and was DEVOTED and faithful wife.
She was of very gentle and quiet dispo-
sition, and though often suffering, was
always patient and uncomplaining. Her
devotion to her aged and afflicted mother,
Mrs. Deveraux, was beautiful expression
of filial love and care. She was member
of the Presbyterian church, and a con-
sistent christian. Her mother and one
sister, Mrs. NJ. Kumple survive her. Her
memory will be cherished by large circle
of friends who knew and loved her, and
her many deeds of kindness, will live
after her.
The funeral will take place this after
noon at 2 o'clock, from the residence of her |
brother-in-law, M. Kumple, Jr., ON Lock |
wood street. Intermeut at Forest Cemetery.
MRS. ANN ROBERTS.
Mrs. Ann Roberts, widow of the late |
Samuel Roberts, of Middletown, died at her
home in Wilmington on Wednesday. She
was SO years old. She was buried yesterday
in Asbury M. E. Cemetery. Wilmington.
MARY Z. FOSTER.
Mrs. Mary E. Foster wife of Harry R.
Foster Of this town died on Saturday, aged
AZ years. Her funeral took place from her
late residence Tuesday afternoon. Inter-
ment at the M. E. Cemetery. Mrs. Foster
leaves one son, Warner s. Lewis of this
town.
MISS MAGGIE STEVENS.
Miss Maggie Stevens formerly of
Odessa, died at the residence of William
Howell, near Jamison's Corner, April 18th.
Her funeral took place on Saturday, Rev.
Mr.. Sypherd officiating. Interment at
Odessa NJ. E. Cemetery.
MRS. MCCOY.
Mrs. Ida M. Mccoy. wife Of A. J. Mccoy ]
IF Kirkwood, died at her home on Satur- ]
lay. after briefillness of pneumonia.
She was the daughter of Mr.. Burgess of !,
and was married to Mr.. Mccoy !
,ut four months ago. Her funeral took
,lace on Tuesday. Interment at st. Geor-
,es.
DEATH OF AN ARTIST.
Isaac L. Williams of Philadelphia, a
rother of Hon. James Williams of Smyr- t
ia, and of the late Nathaniel Williams of {
died on Monday, after an ill
less of only nine days of pneumonia. He y
vas in his 18th year. Mr.. Williams was
yell known and popular artist of the old
chool and leaves valuable collection of
ortraits and landscape paintings. He was !:
frequent visitor to Middletown, and his
rect form intellectual face and genial man.
er were known and honored by many I
eople here. His funeral took place on 0
thursday. Interment at Laurel Hill. L