The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-22


IS, 1897, removed from Tionesta one of its
oldest aud most highly respected resi-
dents. It would be difficult TO find in
any community one who had so COM
pletely won the love and admiration Of
all, many of whom, on account of her
long invalidism, had never seen her, but
learned to know her through others and
the many deeds Of kindness and benevo-
lence that was so characteristic of hel life.
Although for almost seventeen years she
was seldom able to leave the house, and
then only when assisted. she never lost
her interest in the busy outside world,
nor did the people forget that she still
lived as really among them as in the days
of her active life. Blessed with a mind Of
more than ordinary power and spirit
that never grew old nor out of sympathy
with human life, she kept informed of
all that was going on in the world about
her, and manifested deep interest in it.
Mrs. May Whose maiden name was
Thatcher) was born April %, 1923. In
ls4l she was united i'm marriage to MIR.
II. Huntington May, and after living
while at Oldtown and Buck Mills, this
county, came in 1852 to Tionesta, where
she resided during the remainder of her
life. When the Presbyterian church was
organized in this place in 1858, she was
one of the charter members in which her
step-father, Mr.. Hamilton Stow, was an
elder. To her energy and generous gifts,
| both of time and means, is due i'm large
measure the life and activity of the
church, especially during the earlier
| years of its existence. She was untiring
in her efforts to build it up and thus adj
vance the Kingdom of Christ in this
place. She loved the House of God and
enjoyed the privilege of its service. In
later years, on account of her illness, she
was rarely permitted to attend. The last
service she attended was July II, 1891, at
which communion service several young
people were received into the church,
among whom were two nephews of hers.
TO the JOY and privilege of this day she
frequently referred afterward.
AS christian she was consistent in the
fullest sense of the word-her life accord
ed with her profession. The Bible was
Gods message to her and prayer a de-
light. Nor did she keep her light hid
but like her Master she went about doing
good. Surely she has entered into the
reward of the promise-"Blessed is he
that considereth the poor" She lived as
always having before her the Savior's
words, TIN as much as we did it unto
the least of these, my brethren, ye did it
unto me-" Her life abounded in good
works and there are many who could
testify to her thoughtful care and aid as
saving them from suffering, or the neces-
sity of applying to public charity. Her
door was never shut in the face of the
hungry, suffering or destitute,
Her heart was in the work of the
church and in every movement for moral
and social reform. One of her last gifts
was to the Sabbath Observance Society.
While she was not able to take her place
in active work she "did what she could -
by giving of her means and her prayers
During her long sickness from rheu.
matism and heart trouble the suffering
at times was intense, but she bore it with
that Christlike spirit of submission that
impressed all with the closeness of her
walk with God. The severe pains that
racked her body left no permanent i'm
preston on her face. Her countenanc,
, was always calm and peaceful, revealing
, the soul within at rest with God. She al
ways had smile for everyone and wa.
f never heard to murmer nor complain
I,l %
, ton in this place. Mr. Benjamin May
, now in his ninety-first year, still remains
She leaves four daughters, and two sons
all of whom followed her remain to tn,
f last resting place. viz: Mrs. j. B. Leg
nard of Wauknegan, ILL.,, Mrs. II. S
, Bates of Titusville, Mrs. A. B. Kelly an,
Mrs Suie NJ. Sharp of Tionesta, Mr.. VIM
f fl. May OF Louisville, KY, and Mr.
, Benz. w. May of Chicago.
, Her funeral service, which was largel,
attended, was held on Friday at 4:3O p
III. Beautiful floral gifts was the form
a many took to express their love for tn
memory of Mrs. May. The ceremonie
, were conducted at the house by her pas
tor, Rev. j. V. McAninch, and were yer,
impressive. After the services the larg
r circle of friends present took last lool
at the face they had learned in life to ad
f mire and esteem. The interment, whicl
: was private, was in beautiful Riversid
cemetery, the remains being laid to res
, beside those of her husband
s Among the relatives and friends from
: out of town who were present at the fu
n neral were: Mr.. Hobart Stow, Toledo
o o.; Miss Fransue Bates, Titusville; Nj
and Mrs. VIM. NJ. Legnard, Franklin
- Pa; Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Lamb, Pleas
= antville, Pa; Mr.. and Mrs. WIN. j
}. Bleakley, Franklin, Pa; Judge and Mrs
/, Christopher Heydriek, Miss Hannah q
: Irwin, Mrs. II. May Irwin, Mrs. II. W
q bingham, f rankin, Pa; DIR. and Mrs
q j. b. Sggins, Oil City, Pa. Mrs. Orio
# Siggins, Miss Frances B. Siggins, Wes
Hickory, Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Cook
a Nebraska; Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. f. Wat
II son, Golenza; Mrs. J. II. Derickson
d Baum, and Rev. and Mrs. Rankin, Cam
v bridge Springs, Pa.
70 Still Another Horse Stolen.