Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-05-04
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Selsam, consort Of Mr.. Geo. F. Late, aged
~ years, months and 8 days.
The unexpected and sad end of this excel
lent christian woman has cast a gloom over
the entire community. All that was possible
was done to save her precious life, but with
out avail. The insidious disease had ad-
yanced 10 such an extent as to battle all
human skill, for the end was early apparent.
How soon were the hopeful and ANXIOUS
expectation of that home. for which she had
labored 80 diligently to erect, 10 be hlighted
forever, leaving only desolaiion and disap-
pointment to dwell, where once peace and
happiness reigned and where she was ever
the inspiring light. filing with wifely and
motherly grace, neglecting not, in the midst
of her domestic duties, to minister to the
spiritual needs Of her little boy. whom she
loved With mothers love, faithfully instruct.
ing him in the nurture and admonition Of
the Lord Though she looked to every phys
ical want, the spiritual side Of her child's life
was far more important, for she faithfully
endeavored to fulfill the obligations which
she had assumed when she conseerated him
to TIT Lord. 1t is gratifying to know that
there are those who are not forgetful of these
holy VOWS. Possessing such faith and de-
votion to duty, she could well say, as she
often did, that she was not afraid to die.
May her noble example live on in her boy
until il shall come to q full frultion OF
blessed hope.
The deceased was consistent member of
the Ev. Lutheran chu rich.
In The absence of her pastor, the funeral
services were conducted by Rev. G. A. Whit.
more, pastor OF the Reformed church, when
all that was mortal was lovingly borne to
the U. B. cemetery for interment to await the
resurrection of the dead.
At Graceham, Md, April 10Th, 1899, Mrs. s..
Harriet, wife of Elder Joseph A. Gernand,
in the 7zth year of her age.
A brief notice of the death ofthis estimable
woman, wife and mother has already been
published, but her life is worthy Of more
extended notice.
Mrs. s. Harriet Grouse Gernand was, as
has been already said, member Of the Re.
formed church, and was loved and respected
bv all who knew her for her sterling integrity
and moral worth. She was noble mother
and faithful friend. In the midst of all the
trials of her long and busy life she was ever
the same, untiring in the alienation Of others
wants and sorrows, watchful, patient and
sympathetic to the end. 1t seemed to be a
real pleasure to her to befriend some one, 70
do some kindness, which is the noblest evi.
dence of a true disciple of Christ. Her relig-
ion was living reality; it was not shut up
under bushel but shone with radiance to all
who came within her influence. Such life
cannot die; its memories must live on forever.
1t was her pastors pleasure, owing to her
declining health, to administer to her the
private communion just two weeks before
her death, when she received it with childlike
thankfulness, seeming to be glad to be able
once more to testify her devotion to her
blessed Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The
funeral services took place from her late
residence, attended by great number Of
relatives and friends who bore testimony to
her beautiful life. The services were con-
Quoted by her pastor, Rey. g. A. Whi,more,
assisted by Rev, N. F. Oerter Of the Mora
Wan church. BLESSED are the dead who
die in the Lord"
Near Creagerstown, Md, April Gath, 1899.
Levi G. Harbaugh, aged o. years. months
and 8 days.
Mr.. Harbaugh had been ailing for more
than year, scarcely able at times to 60
about the house, but as the weather improved
it was hoped that he would regain his wonted
strength. Accordingly on Sunday, the day
before his death, he with his family attended
the Holy Communion in his church at which
time he seemed to be fairly well, but upon
returning home was taken Ill but revived by
the next morning and The family hoped that
he would soon be we'll again; but at 8 o'clock
lie was suddenly stricken down and passed
away almost before the family could be sum.
moned to his bedside. Mr.. Harbaugh was
married to the only surviving daughter Of
the late George Miller, formerly Of near
Creagerstown. who with one son and four
daughters survive him to mourn his loss.
The deceased was faithful member Of the
Reformed church at Creagerstown and &C.
ceptably served his congregation at various
times az deacon and elder for number OF
years. He now rests from his labors and
his works do follow him. The interment
took place at Creagerstown, attended by q
large ccncourse Of relatives and friends; his