Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1897-07-16
OBITUARY.

Isaac Milton Hollingsworth, an aged
ana highly esteemed citizen of this conn
ty. died at his home at Riverside, neal
Woodstock on last Saturday morning.
He had been in declining health for sew
eral years. Ga the 9th of August l-96,
he was paralyset, and since that time
with the exception of short ride on one
or two occasions, was confn ed to bis
house. He would have been seventy
eight years old on the 25tt of next Oct.
Ofakind, hospitable and genial dis
position he had many friends who loved
him. His earlier lite was spent near the
place of his birth, about one mile from
W Acbester
When bis farm was taken possession
Of by the Union army and his personal
property almost entirely destroyed. he
moved to HarEisonbuig and, t1e latter
psrt of the war, to Woodstock. For
about twenty-five years he has resided at
Riverside, a beautiful farm on the Shen-
andoah, about ! ! miles from this place
While his death vas not unexpected,
the blow was severe to bis family "ho
with loving kindness had mipistered to
him during his long sickness.
He was member of the Episcopal
church and his funeral services were
conducted by his PASTOR Dr.. J. NJ
Grammer, assisted BY Revs. A, A. j..
Bushong, of the Lutheran, n. II. Skyles'
of the Reformed and Dr.. P d. stephen
son of the Presbyterian, church His re-
mains were borne 20 the grave in
Mas-anut,eu cemetery, by his five sons
aud one son-in-lsw.
A kind, noble hearted man has passed
away. He is now at rest.
EPHRIAM BOWMAN.
Mr. Ephram Bowman, an old and
prominent citizen, and successful farmer
Of this county. died on Wednesday of last
week. at LIs home near Hamburg, aged
81 years.
Mr.. Bowman leaves a number of cbil
dren, among them being Mrs. J. 5. Kline
II near town, and several daughters il
indiana who were present at his funeral
IN Saturday.
Mr.. Bowman was one Of the good men
of this county and will be much missed
in his section.
ROBERT " BRUCE.
Ne. Ro,ert Newhouss Bruce died il
spenyvlle. Va, JAW 5,h. H. held tb'
position Of post master unlsr tSo at
ministratoa.. He vas a gilili am
brave soldier during the late war an
held the position of first lieutenant. III
was consistent member of the n
BAPTIST church. He lett a widow am
six daughters and an only son to mourn
the loss of kind, devoted aud indulgen
father. Mrs. J. W. Donaldson and Mr.
+ r. Gillock. of thu ) place, were Ri
daughters.
Mrs.. Ellen F., wife of Capt. Same
II Bowman, gently and peacefully te
asleep in the christian faith on July th
sth, 1897; aged 50 years, months an'
10 DAYS. Mrs. B. was worthy AIT
faithful member OF Emannel Lutlera
p church, Woodstock. Va. Though dea'
she yet sDeaketh She will not only b
sadly missed IN her home; but in her COZ
gregation and the societies to which sh
belonged, and the community in genera
Always cheerful herself, she bTougt
: sunshine ard JOY TO all with whom All
associated OF her we can truthful
say "She was mild and lovely" and
"Deare. { sister, thou hast left ms;
Here thy loss we deeply feel;
Bat tits God that hath bereft us;
lie can all our sorrows heal"
J. To the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ "
. commend the very much afillc famil!
b.
n July l4th, 1897
o In loving memory of e. ID, Marsha
,e who died one year ago today.
H. Dearest CURLY, thou hast LETT us,
. We thy loss most deeply feel,
10 But tits God who has bere't MS,
~ He can all our Sorrows heal. l..