Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-03-09

Herself and her Famous u -
band.
Stamford, Conn, March S-,r-s
Henry Ward Beecher died here ar no
q. m.
Mrs. Beecher had been sinking stead
lily since noon Saturday, and her death
occurred on the tenth anniversary op
the death Of her famous husband Jvm-
lam beeceher, one of her sons. reached
stamford Saturday evening and re-
mained until last night. when he lefr
for New York. Her death was fearod
but her marvellous constitution had so
frequently enabled her 10 rally from,
sinking spells that her son deemed n
safe TO leave his mothers bedside Ar
the deathbed this morning were gath
cred the family of Rev. Samuel Sco-
vile, including the clergyman. his
wife, who is the daughter Of Mrs
Beecher, and Mrs. Scoville's two chill
dren, a daughter and son. and Mrs
Bullard, Of Massachusetts, a niece of
Mrs. Beecher.
Eunice Beecher was born in 1919 in
Sutton, Mass, the daughter of DR.. BuII-
ard, physician. Several of Mrs
Beecher's brothers won high distipc-
tion, one Of them, Talbot. was a pbv-
sician. His volunteer services I'm he
half of the wounded troops from In
diana efter the battle Of Pittsburgh
Landing attracted the favorable notice
OF the Governor of Indiana. He died
soon after the battle Of Vicksburg.
Her first meeting with Henry Ward
Beecher, one learns from her remin-
lscences, was in the early part Of Nav.
1880. He was classmate Of her BROTH
er's in Amherst college. At that time
young Beecher was not quite II years
old. After supper" she says, Il pre-
pared to wind skein Of silk by put
ting it over the back Of chair. but he
insisted upon holding it for me. III
was astonishing how thoroughly knott
ted and tangled became that nice skein
Of silk during the operation. After
spending half of my evening in un-
tangling it, the work was at last done."t
1t was that same evening that the.
young girl began 10 wind herself
around Henry Beecher's heart, for ini
less than a year they were engaged.
The young couple went TO house,,
keeping in Lawrenceburg. Mr.. Beech
ers salary was $500 a year, and IL the
young minister stripped. "a fi-s -cOa-,-
rolled up his sleeves and tied on a big
apron to help wash the dreadfully,
dirty windows" of their first little
home, the devoted wife matched his
sacrifice in taking in sewing and keep
ing boarders. Side by side they strug-.
gled through the succeeding years. On
June 13, 1S47, Plymouth Church was,
formally organized. and on the follow
ing day a unanimous call was extended
to Mr.. Beecher, and henceforth Brook
lyn became the scene OF his labOrs
Mrs. Beecher lived IN a small but at
tractive red house at the corner OF
Hicks and Orange streets, Brooklyn.
1t was a quaint, coy home, full Of me-
mentoes of the distinguished divine.
In her study-for Mrs Beecher was
constantly engaged in literary work
she frequently wrote. read, seWed or
ccnyersed, sitting in a roOmy, green
armchair. in which her husband often
sat. On the walls and in various hooks
and corners were photographs of him,
of all sizes and shapes. taken al every
stage of his career. Pictures, books,
birds and flowers-just the things Mr..
Beecher loved were on every hand.
OF flowers there We're vases full. OF
birds, there were ID. warbiing tWlt-
tering. chirping. Visiting from an
immense cage until the notes. com
mingled. blended into a drift OF mel
ody. Unlike the unknown wives OF
many well known men. Mrs Beecher
shone with more than reflected llgnt'
She was a personality. she had me
characteristics and attainmenla Whitb
gave her an individuality and lI.ed
her above the majority. The thfre
most important dates in Mrs Beecher5
life were August 70. 1913. her DI.,H-
day; August 3. 1881 her wedding ''',
and March s. 1887 when Af. h'''-e.
died.
Mrs. Beecher was small. delicate
woman. bent a little uy the weight vi
her years. but alert of motion and 'A-
ceedingly careful as 90 dress. He l','
caps she wore were adorned Dy pt'i-
cate lavender ribbons She made per
plain black gowns herself. ana in.F
would do credit 20 any dressmaker. aAe
was not ayersc to ornaments. Alllo"G
Others were large. o.a ii'"'Di..t
brooch. small cameo earrings. s.'''l
eyeglass guard and % "l''H WIN