The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-07-08
In MEMORIAM.

DIED-On Friday, July I, 1893, at 1o:l5 "a. m,
In the 30th year Of her age, MARGUERITE
| WHITE, wife Of Martin Turnbull.
That Christianity alone hath power to rob
death Of its terrors, to illumine the dark pas
sage Of the trembling soul from this life to
eternity, and, Mt the same time, tighten the
heavy load Of affection. that ever follows the
loss Of u beloved object, is truth to which
even the hopeless creed OF unbelicf dare not
give denial. In the life Of the subject OF this
notice-a life wherein the duties OF child, OF
wife and of mother were fulfilled with unset
fish devotion-with sweet and tende solicit
tude for the welfare OF those depending upon
her-wc have an instance OF that true Chris
tian character, which, ever submissive to
conscience guided by religion, makes, OF the
humblest home, II heaven upon earth. Such
WAS Marguerite Turnbuli, who, through some
wise, though unseen, design Of Providence.
was so suddenly removed from II home, where
dwelt, because OF her presence, the angels OF
peace, Of content. OF happiness, the hand
maidens OF wifely and maternal love.
The simple and unevcntful record Of a life.
whose sole and daily aim was the unostenta-
tious practice Of domestic virtues. may be
briefly told. In 1882. when In the bloom OF
budding womanhood, as fair In face rs she
Was beautiful In character. educated and
accomplished, with the grace and refinement
that belong TO gentle birth and breeding. she
was married to Mr.. Martin Turnbull, former
ly OF New Orleans. but for many years past q
resident Of this county. -Four children bless
ed this union, three Of whom survive;
respectively, six. five and three years. the
first born. Marguerite. dying ere u had pass
ed the stage of infancy. With but u short
interval OF absence the too brief space OF
Mrs. Turnbulls lie was passed In our midst,
where willing testimony. us universal rs 1t Is
sincere, to her many endearing qualities. Is
ample proof of The respect ana ahect,on IN
which she was held. After o short illness,
tentlon were unavailing, the soul OF this
true Christian wife and mother. faithful in
all things to the mission imposed upon her
by ,s GGa and a%b religion; 81 Paused sSe e1 10 M,s ' dss, a ssl
corted by. the following gentlemen, her pail
bearers, Messrs. P. X. Mayors, W. M. CAVITY,
J. T.. johnson. Forrest J. Johnson, EUGENE
Gautier and Castor Poitevin, and followed
by family and friends, all that was mortal Of
Marguerite Turnbull was taken to the Cath
Ole Church where a requiem mass, with lts
solemn and imposing, ceremonies, was SUM-
BY priest and choir. Father Ten Brink, the
celebrant, in feeling. terms. paid y just and
beautiful tribute to the character Of the de-
ceased, whose life. with few frailties.. was
singularly eunobled by those quiet virtues,
which, though unnOticed by the world, yet
make OF this world u better and happier one
With a firm reliance upon the Divine promises,
r we may we'll feel and hope that the prayer Of
the sacred liturgy has been heard and an
swered:
. "Givo her eternal rest, Oh, Lordl
) And let perpetual light shine upon her."
!. While the sympathy Of the entire commu'
: nifty is extended To the bereaved family, alb
sOlute consolation does nOt-cannot@-belOnl
to hearts that feel. We mourn the loss oil
our beloved dead. for sorrow Is the commoI
I. heritage of mankind; but who would-ever
though he could -relinquish the sweet ant
: tender memories that cling, to the dead
. though each Ind every recollection Is but
: renewed source Of grief and causes our tear
7, to flow afresh?
God has given us hearts TO throb with j0I
. or pain; and hearts that feel the most mus
bear the greater burden OF sorrow. But III
has also planted In our souls tho hope tina
rObs death Of its bitterness, tho graz We OF IT
horrors: the hope Of immortality into who's
. bright and blessed precincts, nor death, no
: ! bitter sorrow, nor aught OF human woe caI
enter.