Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-07-06
In Memoriam.

10 loving remembrance OF my dear grand
mother, Mrs. Nathan j. Walker, who de-
parted this life one year ago July 9th, 1899,
ut her home near Gaithersburg, Md, where
she lived aud labored happily with her hus
band for fifty years. ohe lett an honored
name and Christian example, legacy
worth more than anything else.
Her husband aud ten children were lett
TO mourn her loss, all, with the exception
OF three, are located within sight OF the Old
| homestead.
She possessed oil tho noble traits OF char
actef which 40 70 make true wife and a
goo mother. Her first thought was for the
comfort and happiness Of her loved ones.
| She was willing 10 make any sacrifice Tor
the welfare Of Others.
Grandmother, | miss you from your favor
tie place near the old fireplace, but
| Thy way IL best, and though we weep,
We would not break this calm repOse,
Thou givest Thy beloved sleep,
And thou hast willed these eyes should
| close.
BY her granddaughter, Minnie.
On the bright and beautiful morning Of
the Both OF May, 1900, the depot at Wash
ington was thronged with old and young,
each bearing flowers 10 scatter with loving
| hands over the grave Of some dear one.
Through this flower laden pathway was
borne 70 q car awaiting, the form Of one
| most dearly loved-a bright flower indeed
that had been permitted W bloom iOr
short time on earth, but now transplanted
10 bloom In the Paradise Of God The
earthly tenement was W be- laid 10 rest in the
oak shaded cemetery at Laytonsville. Md.
This fair blossom, Maude Mariau Weeks,
was loved by al who knew her. Modest
aud unassuming, devoted " her parents,
caring Tor no pleasure unless shared by
them, she was indeed their loved flower.
A touching incident occurred At the home
OF her sister. Maud was devOtee Of music
and had taught her niece, bright ut Of
d We, many beautiful hymns.
As she lay in her white casket, sur.
rounded by those who Lowell her, aud would
al WAYS love and cherish her memory, the
| little girl came in. Going W the side Of the
casked she gazed with wide open eyes upon
the still, white lace, then clasping her tiny
hands, she walked 70 and fro singing the
beautiful and appropriate hymn
ave anchored my soul 10 the hagen Of rest,
I'll sail the wide seas no more.
The tempest may sweep DER the vide,
stormy deep,
Ia Jesus I'm sale evermore,"
| The sweet Cadence Oi the cnllulbn VOICE
thrilled the assembled friends as the words
OF the beautiful soug rang through the
I hushed house, broken only by stilled sobs.
WtIen her song ended she exclaimed, "Pve
sung Tor Marian,p and passed slowly from
the room. She had paid her tribute To the
one she loved.
Father, mother, sister, and brothers, your
dear one dwels 10 u better world, where
storm clouds never gather, hut where the
; Aunshine Ol Gods love makes the day Tor.
ever bright. Her form resta beneath the
sod her spirit Is with God your loss II
her gain. Say like one Of old, "Not my
will, but thine, o Lord, be done"
+ "L,onely the house and sad the hours
{ Since our dear girl Is gone;
i. But oh . brighter nome than ours
= In Heaven 10 nov her own.
Heaven retainetb now our treasure,
e Earth the lonely casket keeps,
!. And the sunbeams love 10 linger
o Where Maud Marian sweety sleeps"
FL AUETIE II.