The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-06-13
MOTHERS GONE HOME.
Death Of Mrs. Barbara A. Ellenberger at
Her Home in North Freedom.

Death Of Mrs. Barbara A. Ellenberger at
Her Home in North Freedom.
Mrs. Ellenberger was born at Panic,
jefferson county, Pa. in 1S4l and died
from complication of diseases on Sat
urday, May 10th, at LOO p. M, aged IS
years, 6 months and IL days.
Mrs. Ellenberger's maiden name was
Brown. She was married July IL. 1861,
to Franklin Elleuberger, who preceded
her to the Spirit World but three
months ago They resided alternately
in McCalmont and Oliver townships,
Roynoldsvlle borough and Rnggold
township. Twelve children were given
this couple. five sons and seven daugh-
ters. Three daughters aud one son
preceded their parents To the Spirit
World. The surviving children are:
Mrs. Ida j. Pifer, of Reynoldsville,
Thomas G. Ellenberger, Cool Spring,
Mrs. Emma G. Dickey. Reynoldsville,
Charles T.. Ellenberger. Echo, Philip,
Daniel, Nora and Lucille Ellenberger,
North Freedom.
Mrs. Ellenbereer became a member
OF the Methodist Episcopal church some
forty years ago and later transferred
her membership Ia the United Evangel-
ical church and lived a consistent and
devoted christian life.
She had been in poor health the past
| I've years, and during the last two years
OF her life she suffered all the agonies
that the humanity is heir to- During
the last two days the pain could only be
allayed by the use Of powerful antisep-
tics. 1t had come to mere matter of
hours and the aged mother was relieved
so that when death came it was peace
full and without struggle.
Funeral services were held in the
United Brethren church at Panic Mon
day, May 2lst, conducted by Rev. Nj. f..
Berger, assisted by j. Il. Haine. Inter-
ment was made at Panic.
Mother Is not. FOR God took her in
life's full prime of winter ripeuess from
the bosom OF her family and out of the
sphere Of her faithful labors. The
brave heart ceased to beat, the work Of
life time was finished and the, reward
of a faithful stewardship had begun.
We shall see the bright kindly face on
earth no more, neither shall we again
feel the firm grasp of the friendly hand.
Mother was recognized as a strong, cap
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woman. She was steadfast friend who
could be depended on in time of need and
trials-when 1t cost something to be
true. She was such woman as the
poet had in mind when he wrote: "How
beautiful it is for mother to die upon
the walls OF Zion: to be called like a
worn and weary sentinel to put her
armor off and rest in heaven"
Her work is done, the conflict is DER,
the victory won. With sweetest hand
lay this wreath upon her bier, bidding
her good night, with the full assurance
that | shall see her and know her in the
morning.
Mother. she has gone the one to us so dear
To her Father over yonder, to that heavenly
home beyond.
o. not In cruelty, not In wrath, the reaper
came that day;
1t was an angel visited this earth and took
mother away.
Dearest mother, thou art gone. Twas hard
indeed to give thee up;
We miss thee In the room but God has called
thee home.
Sleep, mother, sleep, with your hands upon
your breast;
Poor, weary hands; they needed rest.
Dearly mother, we have loved you, but God
has loved you best.
Dear faithful heart, He has given you rest.
North Freedom, Pa. Son.